Stories By Blair Newman
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2027 Women's World Cup
/ 2 weeks agoAssessing the 2027 World Cup dark horses, one year away
With one year to go before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off, now is the time to assess the...
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2027 Women's World Cup
/ 3 weeks agoAssessing the 2027 World Cup favorites, one year away
With one year to go before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off, it’s time for an early assessment of...
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Analysis
/ 2 months agoTactics Talk: How Kenza Dali became one of the NWSL’s most important players
Thinking of the most significant moments in the National Women’s Soccer League in recent years, the 2024 signings of Barbra Banda...
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Analysis
/ 2 months agoTactics Talk: How Denver’s fullbacks became key to their attack
Fullback is one of those soccer terminologies that hangs around through tradition and nothing more. There really isn’t much “back” about...
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Analysis
/ 2 months agoTactics Talk: How all 16 NWSL teams’ identities are shaping up
Approximately a quarter of the way into the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League campaign, teams are starting to showcase their identities....
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Analysis
/ 2 months agoTactics Talk: How Purce and Reiten highlight Gotham’s unique style
For most teams, the idea of playing two natural attackers at fullback would be filled with risk — defensively, these players...
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Analysis
/ 2 months agoTactics Talk: What’s gone wrong with Kansas City’s defense?
Kansas City has allowed 13 goals across six matches. Last year, the Current gave up 13 goals all season.
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Analysis
/ 3 months agoTactics Talk: What we learned from the USWNT’s friendlies versus Japan
History tells us not to place too much importance on the U.S. Women’s National Team’s friendly results. Before beating all comers...
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Analysis
/ 3 months agoTactics Talk: Analyzing Boston’s reasons to be positive
Starting fast was always going to be a tough task for the Boston Legacy. Not only are they a new team...
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Analysis
/ 3 months agoTactics Talk: How can Portland get the best out of Wilson, Turner and Tordin?
Turner has scored three goals, Tordin has scored two goals.
