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Alex Morgan: Farewell to One of the USWNT’s All-time Greats
15 years after making her senior debut for the US Women’s National Team, Alex Morgan would announce that she was hanging up her cleats for good. Last Thursday, Morgan announced her retirement from professional football. The move was quite the shock that caught many people by surprise and that initial shock took some time to…
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Maria Sánchez: Analyzing the San Diego Wave’s Newest Recruit
The San Diego Wave had a relatively quiet offseason but made up for it in a big way before the trade deadline ended.On April 19th, it was revealed that the Houston Dash had traded winger María Sánchez to the San Diego Wave. The deal was made as the player agitated for a move from the…
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Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup Dreams Once Again Come to an End in the Round of 16
Only one African team has reached every single Women’s World Cup since the tournament’s introduction in 1991: Nigeria. Having been eliminated in the group stage in their first two attempts, they reached the quarterfinals in 1999, their best-ever finish, but they would exit the group stage on four straight occasions before falling to Germany in…
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Australia and New Zealand: The Hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
This is not just the first time FIFA Women’s World Cup will be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere or the first time that 32 teams will be competing in the tournament — it’s also the first time that multiple countries will be hosting the competition. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at Australia…
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Match Preview: Angel City FC vs San Diego Wave
Rivalries make sports intriguing, and derbies usually make for great viewing, whether they are new or old. One of the newest rivalries in the NWSL is the one between the San Diego Wave and Angel City. The rivalry stems mainly from the geographical proximity of the two teams’ cities but also due to cities competing…
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The History and Evolution of FIFA Women’s World Cup
The biggest stage in football is three months away, as Australia and New Zealand prepare to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup from July 20 to August 20. As we prepare for the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, let’s take a look back into the tournament’s past in order to get ready…
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San Diego Wave’s 2023 NWSL Season Preview
The latest season of the NWSL starts on March 25. It will be a chance for the old, established teams to start new beginnings and for the recent upstarts to further cement their place in the league. One such team is the San Diego Wave. The Southern California-based side was established in 2021, thus making…
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Lena Oberdorf – The Young Midfielder Who Is Key For Club and Country
Few players have lit up a tournament the way Lena Oberdorf shone in Euro 2022. The 20-year-old announced herself on the world stage with her exemplary performances which were really at the heart of Germany’s dominating displays. She won the Young Player of the Tournament award as well as a multitude of fans with…
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WSL Watch: Five Of The Best Summer Transfers
The transfer window is in full swing and Women’s Super League clubs have been enjoying a summer of wheeling and dealing. With just under a month to go until the season starts, clubs are getting their final deals over the line ready to ensure the squads have time to form some cohesion ahead of what…