FootyPop: The NWSL is Back!
The NWSL is officially back with the 2022 Challenge Cup getting started this weekend. This week the FA took a big step, some great NWSL play, and new jerseys were released. Here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Week
Things you love to see ?
The FA has confirmed that the Women’s FA Cup prize money will increase from £428,915 to £3 million next season ? pic.twitter.com/H450eUGCC9
— Women's International Champions Cup (@iccwomen) March 15, 2022
The FA confirmed this week that the prize money for the Women’s FA Cup will increase from £428,915 to £3 million. It’s another step in the right direction to getting the women’s game equal.
Low of the Week
Becky Sauerbrunn has undergone successful surgery for her knee injury.
Details: https://t.co/k83EAe16p6 | #BAONPDX pic.twitter.com/eY7fzQno6r
— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) March 16, 2022
The Portland Thorns announced that USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn had undergone surgery to fix a torn meniscus. She’ll miss out on the Challenge Cup but should be back in time for the regular season.
News of the Week
We are driven by desire, united by the fire to strive for greatness #OneSpirit #KitReveal #SloganReveal pic.twitter.com/jnik9srA0Y
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) March 18, 2022
The start of the Challenge Cup also means new kits, the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit released their 2022 jerseys ahead of their first matches of the season.
Goal of the Week
Looks like @schuerta is picking up right where she left off in 2021 ?@OLReign | #BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/gz1AmhSNj6
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 19, 2022
Sofia Huerta got her 2022 campaign off to a bang with a rocket from outside the box. Her goal was the first for OL Reign this season and helped them pick up a 1-1 draw against the Portland Thorns in their home opener at Lumen Field.
Save of the Week
???@Kailen_Sheridan stopping (literally) the @ChristenPress opener ? pic.twitter.com/WCbJx4d47z
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 20, 2022
New team but still the same Kailen Sheridan. She made a terrific save to deny Christen Press a goal early on in the California derby. The match ended in a 1-1 tie for both squads’ first games in the NWSL.
Featured image via Noel Danseco
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