Good question. My first thought is that a "rookie" is someone playing in her first professional season. But what about players in these...
Washington--Houston was a tale of two halves. Houston looked better in the first half; Washington wiped them out in the second half. My early...
I likewise disagree with Korbin's actions. Leaving the morality of it on the sideline, what was she thinking? Open mouth, insert foot, Korbin....
It's hard to make it in the NWSL these days. Looking at the 2024 draft class, only 21 out of the 56 drafted have appeared in at least one match...
Speaking of Corbin Albert, I see that she has apologized for sharing and liking anti-LGBTQ posts on TikTok. I guess she wins the idiot of the...
I agree I agree with you about eliminating VAR. It intrudes on the game and it doesn't produce better decisions.
Ruminations alleging the demise of Alex Morgan appear greatly exaggerated.
Random comments. Regarding our "double pivot" with Coffey and Albert. I think Coffey has won the starting position; I thought Albert looked lost...
Starting XI vs. Brazil: 1-Alyssa Naeher; 4-Naomi Girma, 7-Alex Morgan, 10-Lindsey Horan (Capt.), 12-Tierna Davidson, 15-Korbin Albert, 16-Rose...
I agree with you about Shaw. She was excellent -- and it's going to be hard for any other forward to put her on the bench.
Well, what looked like a ridiculous match turned out to be a classic. While I won't contest that Naeher has great ability as a GK, I'll agree...
That was a ridiculous DOGSO in my opinion. If there was a foul, it should have been called on the Brazilian player who took Hernandez down.
For the player of the tournament, it's an easy prediction: Jackie Ovalle of Mexico. She is the energizer bunny and she scores goals. The Mexico --...
Disgusting performance by Colombia: fake injuries, attempted intimidation, numerous cheap fouls, surly attitude. And added to that: stupidity --...
This is in answer to questions about Maria Sanchez. Do I think she could have made the U.S. national team? I think she deserved callups for what...
Maria Sanchez is an interesting case. By far the best women's soccer player in Idaho in high school -- but ignored by major college programs....
I don't think I've ever seen the US so outclassed on the pitch. It could easily have been a 3 or 4 to nothing game. Mexico had more shots, more...
This is a silly discussion. Of course men can beat women in soccer. They're bigger, faster, and have more muscle. So what? Does anybody...
I wasn't overly impressed with the U.S. in either match. But...after a long layover and with so many new players, so be it. The handball call,...
I believe that Sonnett was a double 6 with Coffey.
A ho, hum match. I was somewhat impressed with Corbin Albert. I hadn't seen her before I thought she looked calm and collected in the 10...
Looks like a blood-letting to me. No Sanchez, Demelo, or Sullivan. No Morgan, O'Hara, Sauerbrunn (have they retired?), no Huerta, A. Thompson...
Here's a question for the strategists among us. The Washington Spirit traded defender Sam Stabb to the Chicago Red Stars for the No. 3 draft pick...
By my count, only three players will begin 2024 by having been in the NWSL since its inception in 2013: Lauren Barnes and Jess Fishlock of OL...
If you're number one, you're going to take some abuse. Enjoy it! It's better than being ignored -- as so many of the women's teams around the...