Girls Soccer Network’s Best of 2022

The year 2022 is nearly over, so it’s time to reflect and check out all the content we’ve written this year! We wrote over 400 articles, and a handful of talented writers joined the GSN team. 

 

Best of GSN Series

To close out our year, we compiled a “Best of GSN” series, where we gave our input on our favorites of the year: 

• The Best Moments of the USWNT in 2022 
• Our Top Cleat Picks for 2022 
• 4 Trailblazing Women Coaching College Soccer in 2022 
• Our Favorite College Women’s Soccer IG Feeds This Year 
• Our Favorite Player’s Humanitarian Efforts 
• Best NWSL Social Media Moments of 2022 
• 9 of our Favorite Youth Girls Soccer Instagrams in 2022 
• These Soccer Players Scored Huge NIL Deals in 2022!

Additionally, here are the most-read articles of this year, sorted into News, Lifestyle, and Profiles!

 

News

Girls Soccer Conduct Toolkit: How to Recognize Abusive Coaching

By Hannah Cantrell

With fallout in pro women’s soccer regarding abusive coaching, we look into how to recognize abusive behavior and what to do about it. 

Girls Soccer Conduct Toolkit: How to Recognize Abusive Coaching

 

The Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals on the NCAA 

By Joe Weber

We weigh the pros and cons of NIL deals after they were allowed by the NCAA in 2021. 

The Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals on the NCAA

 

The Impacts Of Eliminating Overtime In NCAA

By Kayleigh Toney

The NCAA announced a significant change to the game format, eliminating overtime. 

The Impacts Of Eliminating Overtime In NCAA

 

ACL Injury Report: Why The Injury is So Prevalent in Girls and Women’s Soccer

By Hannah Cantrell

There were a staggering number of ACL tears in pro women’s soccer this year. We look into why the injury is so common. 

ACL Injury Report: Why The Injury is So Prevalent in Girls and Women’s Soccer

 

The way NWSL and USWNT players are paid is complicated, but recent changes have benefited players greatly. 

How USWNT Players Are Paid: A New Era for USWNT and NWSL Players

 

Profiles 

There are more than 10,000 soccer clubs in the US, so we broke down the top girls’ soccer clubs by region. 

The Top Girl’s Soccer Clubs in Each U.S. Region

The NWSL 2023 draft is coming up, so we discussed who we think could be a top draft pick!

5 Top Prospects for the 2023 NWSL Draft

 

The USWNT has added a lot of new and young faces to the team within the past year and a half, and it’s interesting to see where they got their start!

Where the New Age of the USWNT Played Club Soccer

 

Emily Fox is becoming a regular on the USWNT, and she hasn’t had an easy journey. Her story of struggling with injuries to becoming one of the best defenders in the nation is nothing short of inspirational. 

Emily Fox: From Two ACL Tears to a Spot on the USWNT

 

Kaila Novak is a rising young star for UCLA and team Canada, and she’s already achieved TikTok stardom!

Kaila Novak: Playing for Canada, UCLA, and Being a TikTok Star

 

Lifestyle 

Being a utility player has its pros and cons, and it’s different for every player. We look into some of the hidden benefits of being a utility player. 

What Do You Get Out of Being a Utility Player? A LOT It Turns Out

 

We look into what players could consider in training to become a DI athlete, from preparation to training to mentality. 

What to Consider in Training to be a Division I Soccer Player

Mental health awareness has been a massive topic in the past few years, and we always want to engage in the conversation. 

The Impact of Mental Health Risks on Soccer Players

We celebrated Valentine’s day in 2022 by highlighting our favorite soccer couples!

8 of Our Favorite Soccer Power Couples This Valentine’s Day

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