FootyPop: The Hype is Real for the 2024 NWSL Season
The past week was filled with lots of player movement in the NWSL, from teams signing international players to making huge trades; this preseason has us hyped for the 2024 NWSL season to kick off. Let’s take a look at this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
In 2024, we are going to be THRIVING!
Let's get loud for the official 2024 NWSL Schedule drop 🙌#AngelCityFC pic.twitter.com/3fjCcxjLwa— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) January 25, 2024
NWSL preseason started last week, featuring fire training kits and lots of hilarious social media content.
Low of the Weekend
Hi folks! As you’ll see, I’m still not yet in team training. Working hard everyday to get back and get ready for the season. Excited for what 2024 will bring! Thanks for the love… please keep it coming🙏🏾
— Christen Press (@ChristenPress) January 25, 2024
Preseason rosters were released last week, and along with the slew of social media content, many Angel City fans were wondering about Christen Press. Press came out on Twitter stating she’s been absent from training and is still rehabbing her knee from multiple surgeries.
News of the Weekend
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The 2024 NWSL schedule dropped last week, and it got us more hyped than ever for the season to begin.
It all starts with a newly formatted Challenge Cup–one match between NWSL Champions Gotham FC and the NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave.
Then, the regular season gets underway with games Wednesday through Sunday across Amazon Prime, ABC, Ion, EPSN, CBS Sports Network, and the NWSL’s brand-new streaming service, NWSL+.
Goal of the Weekend
Emily Fox’s work before the opener, game changer. pic.twitter.com/MEuWvaUQfM
— Laura Veen Comps Specialist (@veencomps) January 28, 2024
Emily Fox is making herself right at home at Arsenal. Just check out this incredible build-up from Fox to assist Vivianne Miedema’s insane goal to break the deadlock against Liverpool.
Team of the Weekend
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The Chicago Red Stars may have finished last place last season, but they are wasting no time putting together an amazing roster. After re-signing Mallory Swanson, signing Sam Staub, and drafting Leilani Nesbeth in the last month, they just signed talented German defender Maximiliane Rall.
Signing of the Weekend
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The Thorns re-signed 38-year-old defender Becky Sauerbrunn and the GOAT, Christine Sinclair. Sauerbrunn and Sinclair are both signed through 2024, with this being Sinclair’s last season before retiring from professional soccer.
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Transfer of the Weekend
Welcome to LA, @messiah_bright!
📝 #AngelCityFC acquire forward Messiah Bright from Orlando Pride. Bright, named a finalist for 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year, led all NWSL rookies with seven goals, 6.2 expected goals and 29 successful take-ons in all competitions.
Read more below.— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) January 26, 2024
Orlando Pride traded Rookie of the Year finalist Messiah Bright to Angel City.
Fav Social Media Post
America’s favorite third wheel, Jason Sudeikis. pic.twitter.com/iHxF1fUBkH
— Gal Pal Sports (@GalPalSports) January 28, 2024
Ted Lasso is WoSo’s biggest fan, as Jason Sudeikis was seen hanging out with Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird!
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