FootyPop: OL Reign and NC Courage Both Break Goal Scoring Records
The NWSL Challenge Cup is back underway, and it was a fun week around the league. This week’s games brought a new meaning to “fast starts” and many goals. The NWSL also announced the broadcast season for the regular season. So here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Week
OL Reign: We're going to start this game better than ever
Courage: hold our beer pic.twitter.com/nH5oltNBJc
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) April 17, 2022
Scoring early was a theme in the NWSL this week. First, OL Reign broke the record for the fastest three goals scored from kickoff with three in the first 11 minutes in their 3-1 victory over San Diego. Then, just two days after the Reign set the record, the North Carolina broke it, scoring three in nine minutes on their way to a big 3-2 win over the Orlando Pride.
Low of the Week
Okay @CBSSports, what gives?
Only two regular season NWSL games will get the network treatment this year, down from four in 2021
The decrease comes in spite of the almost 500k (!) who tuned in to San Diego Wave FC’s win over Angel City FC on CBS earlier this month
— The GIST USA (@thegistusa) April 16, 2022
The league announced its full broadcast schedule with the NWSL regular season fast approaching. Unfortunately, there are only three games on CBS, one of those being the 2022 championship. CBS Sports Network will air 11 matches while the others will be shown on Paramount+ and Twitch. Only three games on national television is a major letdown.
News of the Week
6 teams. 7 games. A whole week of world-class soccer. 🙌@thewomenscup is back and bigger with clubs from England, Japan, Mexico and Spain joining @NWSL participants in Louisville!
— Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) April 12, 2022
The Women’s Cup is returning to Louisville this August with six teams. The pool of six teams includes Racing Louisville, OL Reign, Club América (Mexico), and Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (Japan). In addition, a team from England and one from Spain will be announced at a later date. The tournament will be held on August 14-20 at Lynn Family Stadium.
Player of the Week
Goal No. 2 for @roselavelle on the evening 🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/MaJp9vfLDf
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) April 12, 2022
Rose Lavelle was superb for the USWNT in their two friendlies against Uzbekistan. The midfielder registered three assists and two goals, and forced an own goal during the international break.
Goal of the Week
Is your jaw dropped at @emina_ekic1’s strike? Because same.
1-1 | #LOUvCHI
pic.twitter.com/I2YmdDyLtT— Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) April 17, 2022
Emina Ekic got Racing Louisville’s lone goal on a beautifully placed free kick to help Racing earn the 1-1 tie against the Chicago Red Stars.
Save of the Week
.@ADizzle23 took flight with this save! ✈️@thekccurrent | #TealRising pic.twitter.com/2g8zd0ARaH
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 16, 2022
Adrianna Franch made a terrific outstretched save on a rocket of a shot by Michelle Alozie. Kansas City went on to pick up a 2-1 win over the Houston Dash.
Social Media Post of the Week
U.S. Women's Soccer Star Allie Long Expecting Twins with Boyfriend Casey Cordial: 'Can't Wait' https://t.co/iJF44O3sAi
— People (@people) April 15, 2022
NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder Allie Long announced that she is expecting twins in June!
Featured image via @TheNCCourage on Twitter
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