Inside Sophia Smith’s NWSL MVP season: How the Thorns forward took her game to the next level

In a strange way, 2022 has felt like a breakout year for Sophia Smith. Already a full United States international and...

Crystal Dunn continues to reinvent herself

Crystal Dunn has spent her entire career redefining herself. She is a World Cup-winning left fullback who simultaneously doubled as an...

Scouting the USWNT’s World Cup group opponents: What’s the expectation?

Groups are confirmed for the 2023 Women’s World Cup after Saturday’s Draw, and the United States women know who they are...

The Equalizer Podcast: NWSL Semifinals

Jeff Kassouf and André Carlisle (Diaspora United Podcast, Black and Red United) react to Portland’s win over San Diego, thanks to...

Canada embraces World Cup Draw that yields hosts Australia, significant travel

Saturday’s 2023 Women’s World Cup Draw sparked another interesting debate for Canada: Are they favorites in their group? It’s a loaded...

KC 2, Reign 0: Three thoughts as Franch delivers Reign latest knockout blow

The Kansas City Current rode an early goal and some quality defending and goalkeeping to a 2-0 victory over OL Reign...

Thorns 2, Wave 1: Five thoughts as Portland advances to another NWSL Championship

Where the National Women’s Soccer League Championship goes, the Portland Thorns often follow. The Thorns will play in the final for...

USWNT’s 2023 World Cup path: Winnable group, minimal travel, favorable KO stage

The United States women’s national team’s path to a third straight World Cup title — and fifth overall — is now...

NWSL semifinals tale of the tape: Thorns-Wave, Reign-Current, and what previous meetings tell us

The National Women’s Soccer League playoff semifinals take place on Sunday, with the Portland Thorns taking on the San Diego Wave...

NWSL semifinal primer: What’s on the line for each team

For the second year in a row, the Pacific Northwest will house both National Women’s Soccer League semifinals. A year ago,...