FootyPop: Chelsea’s Sam Kerr Suffers ACL Tear, Catarina Macario Training Again
It’s our first FootyPop of 2024, and we’re starting off the year with a bang. From Gotham FC’s USWNT rebrand to a heartbreaking ACL injury in just the first week of the year, to the upcoming NWSL Draft, we have it all here for you! Keep reading to recap the past week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
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While everyone was celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, Gotham FC was busy assembling a super team. They signed Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, and Emily Sonnett. Now, they have the most currently rostered USWNT players out of any NWSL team.
They sure have made the off-season exciting, and we can’t wait to see the team come March!
Low of the Weekend
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 is with you, Sam ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oGO7iUstYZ
— KEEPUP (@keepupau) January 8, 2024
Terrible news rocked the soccer world yesterday. Sam Kerr tore her ACL during Chelsea’s warm weather training in Morocco. It’s absolutely gut-wrenching when any player suffers an ACL tear, but we know that Sam Kerr will do anything to get back to the pitch.
There is one good note to come from Chelsea, however. Catarina Macario seems to be training and running again!
News of the Weekend
The 2024 NWSL Draft registrant list has been updated.
There are now 202 players registered for the draft.
A big update, with some serious talent now on the list.
+32 players from last update. pic.twitter.com/TzkLbhZAx1
— Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) January 6, 2024
The NWSL Draft is quickly approaching, and the deadline for players to register is today, meaning all the potential draftees will be locked in. There is some serious talent on this list, with players representing many different schools, youth national teams, and age ranges. This draft could be the most exciting one so far!
Fail of the Weekend
USWNT right-back, and Arsenal transfer target Emily Fox pictured here in the background during the Gunners' training camp in Portugal 😅
📸 Getty pic.twitter.com/HnogKdZit2
— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) January 7, 2024
There were rumors circling Arsenal signing Emily Fox, and after this fumble, it’s as good as true. Arsenal held a training and their media team posted an image with a figure in the background that looks suspiciously like Emily Fox. Arsenal, you can’t get past the WoSo internet sleuths.
Goal of the Weekend
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This goal was insane for Real Madrid. They were tied 0-0 against Madrid CFF the entire match, until Madrid CFF put one past them at 90+1’. But Real Madrid wasn’t going to go down easy. They leveled in at 90+5’ and ended up scoring another goal at 90+9’ to make it 2-1 for Real Madrid.
Player of the Weekend
𝐎𝐍𝐘𝐈 𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑!#NCAASoccer x @FSUSoccer pic.twitter.com/pkFeBdTuII
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) January 6, 2024
Onyi Echegini won the Mac Hermann Trophy! Echegini played for FSU, and was a huge part of their NCAA Championship run. She recently signed with Juventus over in Italy, so we won’t see her in the NWSL Draft, but nonetheless, she possesses some insane talent and is one to keep your eye on!
Signing of the Weekend
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The Gotham FC signings were huge news, but other NWSL teams have also been making moves. Recently, the NC Courage signed Bianca St. Georges from the NC Courage, and the Red Stars signed Chardonnay Curran from the KC Current.
What to Look Forward To
the wave is hittin’ the desert 🌊
■ feb 20 vs bay fc
■ feb 24 vs portland thorns
■ tickets on sale now— San Diego Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) January 4, 2024
The San Diego Wave, Bay FC, Portland Thorns, and Angel City will be playing in the Coachella Valley Invitational, a showcase tournament, in late February!
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