Finding my silver lining

A silver lining doesn’t always come easily. If you are strong enough to intentionally and consistently pursue a mindset that lies...

Define your beauty

When I was approached about writing an article for The Equalizer on a topic of my choice, my brain began to...

Soccer is my (insert adjective here) place

Soccer is my happy place…sometimes. Because how can you trust in something if it is all happy? You can’t. But no...

‘No one is going to break me’: Carli Lloyd readies for another World Cup

NEW YORK — Carli Lloyd missed training with Sky Blue FC on Tuesday so she could be a special guest at...

Guess Who is a professional goalkeeper

I might be dating myself here, but have you ever played the game “Guess Who?”?  You go back and forth trying...

The secret life of pro athletes

Pro athletes have it easy. We get to be outside, exercise and get paid for it. Our jobs only require 3-4...

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 51: Signals of Progress

It’s been a bit of a quiet week in the days after the conclusion of the SheBelieves Cup, as players report...

Portland Thorns unveil custom kits inspired by city flag, supporters’ smoke

Portland Thorns FC unveiled customized home and away kits on Wednesday at a downtown launch event and, at the very least,...

Sophie Schmidt gives the Dash the midfield spine that they need

The Houston Dash have signed Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt. A veteran of both Women’s Professional Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer...

Marc Skinner: Orlando Pride’s identity in transition — in more ways than one

Two days before the opening of Orlando Pride preseason, Marc Skinner sat in the supporters’ section at the Orlando City SC...