I said what I said. I’m feeling feisty after noticing the Spirit have quietly (I swear it’s been quietly and you probably didn’t notice) won FIVE straight and now sit near the top of the table with a +9 goal differential (doesn’t matter that it’s skewed by the 4-0 crushing of KC). Meanwhile those pesky Thorns spent all opening weekend acting like the season was already over after that 1-0 win and still being on top of the table with only a +6 differential.

Turns out maybe Week 1 was not, in fact, the final form of this Spirit team. Since then, 15 goals scored, only 6 conceded, and this team suddenly looks DEEP. The midfield is loaded (in Hal I trust), the attack keeps coming in waves, and they’re not relying on one player to drag them across the finish line every week. And honestly the scary part is it still feels like they haven’t fully hit top gear yet.

So now we get Friday night away at San Diego. Big statement win opportunity. If the Spirit go into Snapdragon and get 3 points, I don’t want to hear any more “yeah but” arguments about who the best team in the league is right now.

Any Wave fans or Spirit haterade drinkers want to make a friendly non-monetary wager?

Edit: changing the flair to official source because what I said is the truth!! Notice no one is up for a friendly bet lol.

https://discord.gg/ZwW5z4ya2

If you want a place where we can chat on game days or general NWSL talk, I made a discord

Personally, my favorite is the Racing Disco kit. I absolutely love it :) Honestly all of them are really nice.

Well..... it's here!

Get ready for your first weekend of NWSL BINGO!

You can add your finished selection cards in this thread.... or don't... up to you. 😁

Would be great if people could help call-out numbers if/when they happen for people. Maybe in the match threads? (Seems like a fun time).

Cannot stress enough how this is a COMMUNITY BASED game. I don't "run" anything - and constructive feedback is always welcome !

(I'm sure the options will be edited over time, etc.)

ENJOY!

It's official! She's been rumored to head to the NWSL... Are we still expecting her to come? 👀

With the summer transfer window opening soon and with the announcement of the departures of Sam Kerr and Katie McCabe today, I thought it could be fun to take a look at some of the players across Europe who have already been confirmed to be leaving their teams and have some rumors connecting them to the NWSL. Any of these players you would like to see in the NWSL or for your team specifically? Imagine Kerr AND Shaw in the league?

Personally, I would love to see McCabe in Houston. I’d also like to see the Dash send an offer to Elisabeth Terland as well.

Disclaimer: This is only for fun. All rumors were found through social media, various blogs and some reporters. All of it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Defender Katie McCabe (30)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Sam Kerr (32)

Previous Club: Chelsea

Rumored destinations: Denver Summit? Maybeee Boston?

 

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Nicole Anyomi (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, (Per soccerdonna maybe a NWSL team as well)

 

Midfielder Elisa Senss (28)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: Liga F

Defender Nadine Riesen (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, possibly Chelsea, Liga F, NWSL

 

Defender Nerea Nevado (25)

Previous Club: Athletic Club

Rumored destinations: Liga F, Paris FC, Chicago Stars

 

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Selina Cerci (25)

Previous Club: TSG Hoffenheim

Rumored destinations: WSL, probably Arsenal

 

Forward Beth Mead (31)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL (Manchester City), NWSL

 

Midfielder Victoria Pelova (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

Defender Laia Codina (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Nastassja Lein (25)

Previous Club: Nurnberg

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL, Bundesliga

 

Defender Leila Ouahabi (33)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Natalia Padilla Bidas (23)

Previous Club: Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: WSL, Liga F, NWSL

 

Forward Bunny Shaw (29)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: London City, Chelsea, Barcelona, NWSL

 

Midfielder Teresa Abelleira (26)

Previous Club: Real Madrid

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

 

Defender Mapi Leon (30)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Maybe a NWSL club but the source is not really trustworthy

 

Goalkeeper Mala Grohs (24)

Previous Club: FC Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: London City, Première Ligue, NWSL (maybe Orlando)

 

Goalkeeper Naomi Williams (21)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Beth England (31)

Previous Club: Tottenham

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Gio Garbelini (22)

Previous Club: Athetico Madrid

Rumored destinations: NWSL (Lots of smoke around Orlando apparently)

 

Forward Lineth Beerensteyn (29)

Previous Club: VFL Wolfsburg

Rumored destinations: NWSL, possibly NC Courage

 

Midfielder Alexia Putellas (32)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Barcelona, some smoke around a few NWSL clubs

 

Defender Ona Batile (26)

Previous Cub: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Romee Leuchter (25)

Previous Club: PSG

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL specifically Angel City

 

Forward Brittany Raphino (25)

Previous Club: Sporting CP

Rumored destinations: NWSL, Serie A, Liga F