FootyPop: Ada Hegerberg Returns to the International Stage
It’s a busy time for women’s soccer with the NWSL back underway and Champions League games taking place. This week a star returned to the international stage, Juventus knocked off Olympique Lyon, and the Washington Spirit started a Twitter feud. Here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Week
Ada Hegerberg returns to Norway’s squad for the first time since 2017.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner previously left because she felt the federation wasn’t doing enough to support the women’s game.
‘I will do my part to help us achieve great things, both on and off the field.’ ?? pic.twitter.com/yJ1BJXpL01
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 24, 2022
After five years away, Ada Hegerberg is back with the Norwegian National Team. Hegerberg stepped away from the national team because of how the women’s game was treated in Norway. She stepped away to fight for equality for women’s soccer.
Low of the Week
[NEWS] NWSL, NC Courage and NJ/NY Gotham FC Issue Joint Statement on Opening Weekend Incident
?: https://t.co/EkS9TCAte1 pic.twitter.com/VbxhWBFhtJ
— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) March 25, 2022
Last weekend at the NC Courage and NJ/NY Gotham FC match, there was an incident between fans that involved racial discrimination. There’s no place for that, and thankfully the Courage took swift action.
News of the Week
View this post on Instagram
Former Portland Thorns midfielder Angela Salem has joined the Washington Spirit’s coaching staff. Salem played professionally for 12 years before hanging up her boots after the end of the 2021 season. She was a finalist for the league MVP award during her last season.
Win of the Week
.@JuventusFCWomen become the first EVER team to beat Lyon in a @UWCL knockout tie first leg ? pic.twitter.com/6zshF3hT6Q
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) March 23, 2022
Juventus picked up a huge 2-1 over Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal matchup. Juventus had goals from Cristiana Girelli and Agnese Bonfantini. The second leg of that one is on Thursday, March 30, at 3:00 PM ET.
Goal of the Week
BANGERS ONLY ?@hailiemace | #TealRising pic.twitter.com/IdAjgCETVR
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 26, 2022
Hailie Mace had a terrific goal, blasting a rocket from outside the box. Mace’s goal brought Kansas City level with Chicago, a game that the Current would go on to win 2-1. It was KC’s first away win since returning to Kansas.
Fail of the Week
? Savannah McCaskill is given a straight ? and ejected 31' for this tackle.#LAvRGN | 0 – 2 pic.twitter.com/TMiuRAKp1E
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 26, 2022
In Angel City’s’ second Challenge Cup game, Savannah McCaskill picked up a red card against OL Reign. The red was a harsh call to some, as she was already going to the ground before contact, but it was a dangerous tackle.
Social Post of the Week
The next @GothamFC versus @WashSpirit matchup is going to be interesting ?? pic.twitter.com/VdF0Yk5o2J
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 26, 2022
Ashlyn Harris wasn’t happy with the Washington Spirit’s tweets, leading to a Twitter feud.
Featured image via Getty Images
_
GIRLS SOCCER NETWORK: YOUR SOURCE FOR GIRLS SOCCER NEWS
Girls Soccer Network
Your source for girls soccer news
