Stories By Blair Newman
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/ 3 years agoThe midfield magician: How Rose Lavelle continues to stun and cut opponents
The OL Reign lost the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Championship game to Gotham FC, so Rose Lavelle’s display could not...
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/ 3 years agoStrong lines and quick counters: How Gotham and OL Reign played an even final match
The 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season was one of the most competitive yet. There was a mere seven-point gap between...
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/ 3 years agoThe tactics that could decide the NWSL Championship
There will be a first-time National Women’s Soccer League winner this weekend when OL Reign meet Gotham FC in the Championship....
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/ 3 years agoHow Emma Hayes would fit the USWNT’s future
Hayes is in advanced discussions to be the team's next head coach
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/ 3 years agoCompact? Wide play? Two different styles highlight San Diego-OL Reign NWSL semifinal
There are plenty of similarities between the San Diego Wave and OL Reign. Both are defensively solid teams renowned for the...
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/ 3 years agoA game of high pressure: How the Thorns-Gotham NWSL semifinal will be won
Gotham's high press works great...usualy. Portland is a team that can handle it.
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/ 3 years agoHow Olivia Moultrie’s NWSL play garnered her a spot on the senior USWNT roster
So often, the conversation around Olivia Moultrie focuses on her place in history. In 2021, at 15 years old, she became...
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/ 3 years agoSix players who could define the NWSL playoffs
The National Women’s Soccer League playoffs get underway this weekend, the OL Reign welcoming Angel City before the North Carolina Courage...
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/ 3 years agoIn the NWSL, the popular 4-3-3 formation is not a one-size-fits-all
There's a clear formation of choice in the NWSL, but numbers don't tell the whole story
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/ 3 years agoBig future for Big Fish: Making sense of Mia Fishel’s strong debuts for USWNT, Chelsea
Mia Fishel made a splash when she signed with Chelsea and has made an immediate impact with the reigning WSL champions
