Footypop: Bayern Finally Loses, a COVID Outbreak at Lyon, and Sam Kerr’s Hat Trick

What a weekend. Maybe you’ve come out of it full of renewed purpose, gratitude, and Peeps after celebrating Easter. Maybe you were left inspired by the incredible moments and stories the women’s Final Four gave us. Or all of the above. Considering how much was going on, we wouldn’t blame ya if you missed some of what down in the WoSo world. That’s what we’re here for. Let’s dive into the latest women’s soccer news.

Leicester City Get Promoted

After compiling a 15-2-1 record, Leicester City F.C.W., the top team in the second division of women’s pro soccer in England, earned official promotion to the FA WSL. LCFCW punched their ticket to the first tier after a 2-0 win over London City. 

Sam Kerr Scores a Hatty, Brighton Upsets Man U

The match ball is definitely yours, @SamKerr1! ?#CFCW pic.twitter.com/SBhic7S9v1

— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) April 4, 2021

Someone get a hose. Truly. Like one of those industrial quality ones. Sam Kerr is on fire, and it is terrifying. On Sunday, Kerr scored her 15th, 16th, and 17th goals of the FA WSL season Sunday in the team’s 6-0 win over Birmingham City. Fran Kirby also continued her on-fire ways with a brace. Meanwhile, Man U was toppled by 6th-place Brighton. The result means they’re now level on points with Arsenal though the Gunners have a game in hand. 

Bayern Munich Loses for the First Time in a Really, Really Long Time

Part of the game.. we keep on going ❤️?? https://t.co/5PBRx3SKZH

— Sarah Zadrazil (@SarahZadrazil) April 4, 2021

The streak is over. After 26 straight wins, the Bavarian studs were defeated. Wolfsburg bested Bayern in the German Cup semi-final thanks to Alexandra Popp and Ewa Pajor. 

Lyon’s COVID Outbreak Means Macario Is Out of the USWNT Friendlies

14 Lyon players and staff have returned positive results after the team’s most recent COVID testing round. Because of this, Catarina Macario has been pulled from the USWNT roster for the two games against Sweden and France. France’s roster will also likely be severely impacted.

Washington Spirit Announce Challenge Cup Home Games Will Be Played at Audi Field

Exciting news out of the DC area. This weekend, the Spirit announced that their Challenge Cup home games against Racing Louisville and Sky Blue FC would be played at Audi Field, the home stadium for DC United.

USWNT Show Their Support at Women’s Basketball National Championship Game

Dear @ArizonaWBB & @StanfordWBB,

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With love from Sweden to San Antonio,

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— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) April 4, 2021

Doesn’t matter how many thousands of miles away they are, great female athletes will find ways to support other female athletes. On Sunday, that support took the form of some cardboard cutouts in San Antonio. The faces of the USWNT could be seen in the Alamodome’s stands as Arizona and Stanford faced off for the national championship. Pretty cool gesture. 

Featured Image via Twitter @LCFC_Women

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