The Lowdown: Making sense of the nonsensical 2020 NWSL Draft

With a single comment, Arnim Whisler altered the entire vibe of the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft, held last Thursday...

It’s a new era — for both Mallory Pugh and Sky Blue

BALTIMORE — Things are getting real at Sky Blue FC. And for the first time in a long time, it’s the...

NWSL allocation money is even more convoluted than you thought

  BALTIMORE — When the National Women’s Soccer League announced their new allocation money framework last November, the system seemed straightforward....

Let’s talk about defenders: Drilling down on the second round of the NWSL Draft

BALTIMORE, Maryland — At one point during the second round of the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft, I leaned...

Sophia Smith selected No. 1 overall at NWSL College Draft

Sophia Smith is the newest member of the Portland Thorns. At the National Women’s Soccer League College Draft on Thursday, the...

Minnich’s NWSL mock draft: Underclassmen going 1-2?

Crab cakes and draft-day drama, that’s what Maryland does best. Are there any moves left on the table to shake up...

The Lowdown: Draft marks another NWSL silly season

Ten years after a memorable Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) draft produced what many still believe is the best draft class in...

Midge Purce is a smart addition to Sky Blue FC’s ongoing refresh

After being (understandably) snubbed by both their first-round draft picks in 2019, Sky Blue FC’s past year has been one of...

Thorns acquire No. 1 pick in 2020 draft, Raquel Rodriguez; ship Sonnett to Orlando, Purce to Sky Blue

Portland Thorns FC on Wednesday traded United States women’s national team defender Emily Sonnett and the rights to Australia forward Caitlin...

The Lowdown: XI wishes for the NWSL in the new year

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: This is a big year for the National Women’s Soccer League. Yes, that gets...