Rodman takes over, Chicago’s injuries, and midfield strength: How the Spirit won their first NWSL title

Today’s soccer tactics ask constant questions of us as to how we define formations and positions. A 3-5-2 could just as...

Washington defeats Chicago 2-1 to win the 2021 NWSL Championship

Kelley O’Hara scored the NWSL Championship winning goal to secure the title for the Washington Spirit on Saturday over the Chicago...

A totally serious, definitive analysis of the 2021 NWSL Championship

The 2021 NWSL championship is upon us. Many have already discussed the game from the standpoint of “tactics” and “analysis.” But...

The Spirit of Tori Huster

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tori Huster had surgery on Tuesday to repair the Achilles tendon she ruptured near the end of the...

The Lowdown: One great NWSL story is about to be complete

Rory Dames was on a long-planned vacation when the Chicago Red Stars were graced with the club’s first three National Women’s...

Kassouf: Let’s talk about the NWSL Championship

Widescale hype has been something which has mostly eluded the National Women’s Soccer League’s annual championship match. For years, there has...

The Spirit’s dynamic duo already has more than just potential

How many times do you hear that a player or group of players are going to be the focal points of...

Red Stars, Spirit ride momentum to NWSL Championship berths

Twelve years ago, in a league long since gone and often forgotten, the best team over the course of the regular...

NWSL Semifinal Results: Spirit, Red Stars pull upsets to advance to final

Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League semifinals brought a pair of upsets. Portland Thorns FC and OL Reign, the top two seeds...

The Lowdown: Playoff history for both NWSL semifinals

Last Sunday was a good day for the National Women’s Soccer League. Although we said a real and final goodbye to...