FootyPop: Grab a Tissue, Because This Display of Sportsmanship Is Just Too Beautiful
You know I always try to keep it real with you here at FootyPop, and in the spirit of that, it’s been exhausting to be a women’s soccer fan in the last few days. It’s the bad officiating. It’s the transphobia. It’s the abuse and assault investigations. Man, the systematic disrespect—years and years of it—really takes a toll.
But thankfully, we have this community. Together, because we love this sport so darn much, we speak up when we smell something rotten. So to all the brave, strong, and beautiful folks who have been hurt due to the toxicity outlined above, know that we here at Girls Soccer Network see you and stand with you. It’s the Soccerista Way. Alright, I’ll get off my pedestal now. Let’s dive into women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
Sky advertising….#fawsl pic.twitter.com/HeiMUEGZoo
— The Guru, ? PhD. ?️♂️ (@ajabbaruk) August 15, 2021
Best way to kick things off! Shout out to Sky Sports and Tottenham for advertising upcoming FAWSL games on its broadcast and in the Spurs’ stadium.
Fail of the Weekend
My deepest apologies… pic.twitter.com/5JXSzFjq10
— Dean Linke (@DeanCLinke) August 15, 2021
Dean Linke’s horrifically executed feature in which he used the wrong pronouns for OL Reign’s Quinn.
Player of the Weekend
We still can't get over this storybook debut ?#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/kb741FV2cR
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) August 14, 2021
Michaela Abam, you’re a queen! The Houston-born Abam made her Dash debut on Friday night against the Washington Spirit and scored her first Houston goal, tying the game in the 83rd minute.
News of the Weekend
????
¡Seguimos! ?#ArribaElMonterrey ?? https://t.co/2GgyFj72K4
— Rayadas (@Rayadas) August 14, 2021
*Sirens wailing* Rayadas de Monterrey are a team to watch! The Liga MX Femenil leaders have notched four straight clean sheets and four straight wins, sitting tied with Guadalajara at the top of the league table.
What To Look Forward To This Week
Wednesday, August 18: Lyon v. Barcelona on ESPN U at 5:36 PM PST/8:36 PM EST
Wednesday, August 18: Portland Thorns v. Houston Dash on ESPN2 at 8:06 PM PST/11:06 PM EST
Wednesday, August 18: Racing Louisville v. Chicago on Paramount+ at 5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST
Our Fav. Social Media Post of the Weekend
View this post on Instagram
Just gals being pals!
Featured image via @HoustonDash on Twitter
_
GIRLS SOCCER NETWORK: YOUR SOURCE FOR GIRLS SOCCER NEWS
Girls Soccer Network
Your source for girls soccer news
