FootyPop: Nadia Nadim is Back in Action for Racing Louisville!

Summertime is in full swing, and so is the NWSL, with a ton of action this week. There was a long-awaited return, some bad news out of Louisville, a retirement announcement, and more. Here’s this week’s women’s soccer news. 

High of the Week

The Dr. is IN 🥼@nadia_nadim returns to the field for @RacingLouFC for the first time in eight months 👏#LOUvNC | #RacingLou pic.twitter.com/mtVwSUTJl0

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) June 5, 2022

During the match against the North Carolina Courage, Nadia Nadim returned to the field for Racing Louisville. Nadim tore her ACL last September against the Orlando Pride. 

Low of the Week

Kim Björkegren said Racing wanted to train in KC yesterday, but the pitch given to Louisville wasn't good. There was a goal falling down on backup goalie Jordyn Bloomer. Hillary Beall flew out to replace her. "These kinds of things can't be a part of a professional league." pic.twitter.com/3u2LZcyxe9

— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) May 30, 2022

Racing Louisville was provided practice fields in Kansas City that they say weren’t up to the standards of a professional league. During practice, a falling goal injured backup goalkeeper, Jordyn Bloomer, and it’s unclear how long she’ll be out. If the field conditions were as bad as Racing has said, then the league has got to do better. 

News of the Week

More to say and express but I’ll start here…💜 pic.twitter.com/4lOCJtg8qB

— Gina Lewandowski (@gll088) May 30, 2022

NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Gina Lewandowski has announced her retirement from professional soccer. Her last game will be on July 2, when Gotham hosts the Chicago Red Stars. Lewandowski joined Gotham in 2019 after spending most of her career with Bayern Munich. 

Player of the Week

Nichelle Prince went off yesterday🤩 pic.twitter.com/a3OQ3EDMPt

— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) June 4, 2022

Nichelle Prince had quite the game for the Houston Dash this week. Prince scored the first hattrick in Dash history in Houston’s impressive 5-0 win over the Orlando Pride. The forward snagged two goals in the first half and added another to start the second. The win put Houston in second place with 11 points. 

Goal of the Week

HAVE YOURSELF A DANCE, @kellihubly!
Kelli Hubly with her FIRST career NWSL Goal!#BAONPDX | @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/tOSC2l9ljU

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) June 4, 2022

Kelli Hubly got the scoring started for Portland with a beautifully taken header in the top of the net. The Thorns went on to win that game 3-0 over Angel City. 

Social Post of the Week

Oct 2022🤍 pic.twitter.com/MJrYEMytiU

— Kealia Ohai Watt (@KealiaOhai) June 2, 2022

Another women’s soccer baby! Chicago Red Stars forward Kealia Watt and her husband JJ Watt announced that they are expecting their first child in October. 

Featured image via @racinglouisvillefc on Instagram

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