We're back (sort of) and focusing on the excellent AFC Wimbledon Ladies. Kevin Fosters' side have only lost once since the end of September 2021 so they've been steadily building momentum in the league and are still involved in two cup competitions at the time of writing...
There were no draws in the WSL this week. Arsenal stay unbeaten as Vivianne Miedema breaks another scoring record; Chelsea and Manchester City thrash the Birmingham clubs; West Ham edge their London derby with Spurs; Reading take their loss-free streak to four; Everton score late to pile more misery on still-pointless Leicester City. Here's how week 8 of the Women's Super League panned out ahead of the international break...
The Washington Spirit rose up to secure their first ever NWSL Championship, coming back from a goal down to beat an injury-ravaged Chicago Red Stars 2-1 (a.e.t.) at the Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. Rachel Hill put the Red Stars ahead. Andi Sullivan equalised from the penalty spot midway through the second period. Full back Kelley O'Hara got the 97th minute winner heading in Trinity Rodman's left wing cross...
One match was an edgy, slow burner; the other was an end-to-end cracker, but both NWSL playoff quarter finals ended with a single goal win for the higher seeded team. The Chicago Red Stars and the Washington Spirit progressed to the last four where OL Reign and Portland await them...
Arsenal's WSL win streak stretches to six; Chelsea beat Villa to remain hard on their heels; Spurs hold Manchester United with a last gasp equaliser; new Everton boss Jean-Luc Vasseur tastes defeat to Brighton; Manchester City grab three points at winless Leicester; Reading record back-to-back successes with victory at Birmingham. It's seemed like weeks since we've had any Women's Super League to enjoy, because it HAS been weeks. See ya later international break, here's Week 6...
The Shield had already been wrapped up by Portland going into the final weekend of the NWSL season. OL Reign were cemented in second spot. Now five other teams had to contest four playoff spots. Attacking midfielder Carli Lloyd made her 316th and final international appearance for the National Team and then scored in her last ever regular-season match for NJ/NY Gotham...
Part 2 of the October Review of the NWSL now. It had been a tough month for all teams in the league after 'The Athletic' published serious allegations against one of the League’s most successful Head Coaches. By the end of the month the NWSL had appointed new (interim) Commissioner, Marla Messing, and both FIFA and US Soccer had committed to thorough investigations. Despite the fact that they only picked up six points during the month - Portland secured the Regular Season ‘Shield’ with a game to spare…
It was a tough October for all teams in the NWSL after the Athletic published serious allegations against one of the League's most successful Head Coaches. Week 19 fixtures were postponed as a result as the league took stock and the Commissioner resigned. When the football resumed, despite picking up just six points during the month, Portland secured the Regular Season 'Shield' Trophy...
Arsenal became the only team to make it through five matches with their 100% record in tact; Spurs lose their perfect record at Brighton; Chelsea condemn Leicester to their fifth straight defeat; Reading get their first goals and points of the season against Villa; Birmingham also get off the mark with a point at West Ham; a terrific Manchester derby is drawn...
Honours ended even between Manchester United and ten-player Manchester City in a cracking contest at the Leigh Sports Village. City full back Georgia Stanway was sent off for a high challenge, but the visitors still took a lead into the break through Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's header. United turned things around in three second half minutes through substitute Lucy Staniforth and striker Alessia Russo, but Ellen White ensured a share of the spoils with ten minutes left, converting at close range after Jess Park's shot crashed off the cross bar...
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