Stories By Blair Newman
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoFran Kirby is in the form of her life despite a modified role with Chelsea
Last November, Fran Kirby’s soccer career hung in the balance. She was diagnosed with pericarditis, a heart condition that left her...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoInside Everton’s early-season success — and whether it can be sustained
While their FA Women’s Super League rivals were busy signing some of the biggest names in women’s soccer, Everton recently recruited...
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Analysis
/ 3 years agoAnalyzed: Manchester City’s scoreless draw, and the thin margin for error at the top
Editor’s note: The Equalizer will be covering the WSL more extensively than ever this season, including in-depth analysis like this column. Make sure...
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Americans Abroad
/ 3 years agoHow Heath, Press will help Manchester United challenge the top three
After weeks of speculation, Manchester United confirmed the signings of Tobin Heath and Christen Press on Wednesday. The arrival of two...
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Analysis
/ 3 years agoJi So-yun proves once again why she is Chelsea’s engine, even with flashy new arrivals
Editor’s note: The Equalizer will be covering the WSL more extensively than ever this season, including in-depth analysis like this column. Make...
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Americans Abroad
/ 3 years agoFA Women’s Super League 2020-21 season preview: Contenders, stars and dark horses
The 2020-21 Football Association Women’s Super League campaign kicks off this weekend, with 50 games set to be shown on NBC...
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Analysis
/ 3 years agoScouting Ashley Sanchez, dribbler extraordinaire
As a bright, young talent, Ashley Sanchez is in exactly the right place. Selected by Washington Spirit as the fourth overall...
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Analysis
/ 3 years agoEven with stars missing, Lyon’s talent and tactics prevail once again
No Ada Hegerberg. No Amandine Henry. No Griedge Mbock. No Nikita Parris. No problem. Lyon retained their status as the best...
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International
/ 3 years agoLyon, PSG semi was steeped in familiarity
BILBAO, Spain — There were some familiar themes as Lyon knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League on Wednesday night....
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Analysis
/ 3 years agoPossession game not enough for Barca in loss to Wolfsburg
In a meeting of German and Spanish champions on Tuesday night, Wolfsburg defeated Barcelona 1-0 to reach the UEFA Women’s Champions...
