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Reimagined Houston Dash hope look to hit reset

New players, new president, new coach and a new staff: the Houston Dash are looking to put the past behind them...

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Becki Tweed joins San Diego Wave as assistant coach

3 weeks ago

Former Angel City FC head coach Becki Tweed has joined San Diego Wave FC as an assistant coach, The Equalizer confirmed. San Diego recently hired Jonas Eidevall as head coach, less than three months after his resignation as Arsenal manager. Tweed, a former player, was an assistant before becoming interim coach of Angel City midway through 2023. She guided the team to the playoffs that year and became head coach, but was fired in December.

By Jeff Kassouf

Sam Laity named Angel City FC interim coach

4 weeks ago

Sam Laity has been named the interim coach of Angel City FC as the NWSL team’s preseason kicked off outside Los Angeles on Wednesday. Laity was an assistant for the Seattle Reign under multiple head coaches from 2013-2022. He was head coach of the Houston Dash in 2023. New Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons told EQZ that he wouldn't rush a coaching search, and didn’t rule out making a hire after the season starts.

By Jeff Kassouf

Kerolin signs with Manchester City through 2028

4 weeks ago

Manchester City has signed Brazilian playmaker and 2023 NWSL MVP Kerolin Nicoli to a contract through summer 2028. Kerolin, 25, last played for the North Carolina Courage and became a free agent this NWSL offseason. She won the NWSL MVP award in 2023 but tore her ACL at the end of that year, causing her to miss most of 2024. She recovered to help Brazil earn a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.

By Jeff Kassouf

Bay FC defender Jen Beattie announces retirement

4 weeks ago

Bay FC defender Jen Beattie announced her retirement on Tuesday. Beattie played professionally for 18 years, primarily in Europe before spending 2024 with NWSL expansion side Bay FC. Beattie played 142 games for Scotland after debuting as a 16-year-old. She helped Arsenal win multiple cup titles in two different stints with the Gunners, and she also spent time playing for Queens Park, Celtic, Montpellier, Manchester City, and Melbourne City.

By Jeff Kassouf

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