Stories By Blair Newman
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Analysis
/ 5 days agoBreaking down the Claire Hutton and Croix Bethune trades
Bay FC plans to benefit from Hutton's defensive reading, while the Kansas City Current hopes to use Bethune with Temwa Chawinga...
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Analysis
/ 3 weeks agoHow Corinthians shocked Gotham in the FIFA Champions Cup — and what it means for the NWSL
Gotham's semifinal loss exposed known weaknesses, but it's even more worrisome for NWSL brass touting the league as the world's best
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Analysis
/ 4 weeks agoWhy Denver Summit is ready to compete right away
A strong defensive unit coupled with quick counter-attacking and aerial threat options form foundation for potential success
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Analysis
/ 1 month agoWhat does Sam Coffey’s move mean for Manchester City — and the NWSL?
It’s hard, if not completely impossible, to spin the deal as a positive for the NWSL, or for the Portland Thorns.
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NWSL
/ 2 months agoWho could be Emma Hayes’ next USWNT call-up in 2026?
Eight players from the NWSL could make their mark on the senior national team sooner rather than later.
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International
/ 2 months agoJenna Nighswonger: Left-back or attacking midfielder?
Jenna Nighswonger may no longer be in the plans at Arsenal. But before she finds her next spot, she needs to...
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Kansas City Current
/ 5 months agoThe Vlatko Andonovski conundrum
Understanding Andonovski's success with Kansas City compared to failure with USWNT
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Analysis
/ 6 months agoWhy Louisville are the story of the 2025 NWSL season (so far)
Last Sunday, Racing Louisville emerged from the toughest imaginable run of National Women’s Soccer League fixtures in a playoff position. Their...
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International
/ 7 months agoCopa América Femenina Analysis: How Brazil won, best players, stars of the future
Brazil lifted the Copa América Femenina once again, but it was anything but easy. Blair Newman recaps a thrilling Copa tournament.
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EURO 2025
/ 7 months agoHow England and Spain secured a meetup, and World Cup rematch, in the Euros final
After 30 games, and no small amount of on-field chaos, the final for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is set. It will...
