FootyPop: Grab a Tissue, Because This Display of Sportsmanship Is Just Too Beautiful

You know I always try to keep it real with you here at FootyPop, and in the spirit of that, itโ€™s been exhausting to be a womenโ€™s soccer fan in the last few days. Itโ€™s the bad officiating. Itโ€™s the transphobia. Itโ€™s the abuse and assault investigations. Man, the systematic disrespectโ€”years and years of itโ€”really takes a toll.

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But thankfully, we have this community. Together, because we love this sport so darn much, we speak up when we smell something rotten. So to all the brave, strong, and beautiful folks who have been hurt due to the toxicity outlined above, know that we here at Girls Soccer Network see you and stand with you. Itโ€™s the Soccerista Way. Alright, Iโ€™ll get off my pedestal now. Letโ€™s dive into women’s soccer news.ย 

 

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High of the Weekend

Best way to kick things off! Shout out to Sky Sports and Tottenham for advertising upcoming FAWSL games on its broadcast and in the Spursโ€™ stadium.

 

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Fail of the Weekend

Dean Linkeโ€™s horrifically executed feature in which he used the wrong pronouns for OL Reignโ€™s Quinn.ย 

 

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Player of the Weekend

Michaela Abam, youโ€™re a queen! The Houston-born Abam made her Dash debut on Friday night against the Washington Spirit and scored her first Houston goal, tying the game in the 83rd minute.ย 

 

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News of the Weekend

*Sirens wailing* Rayadas de Monterrey are a team to watch! The Liga MX Femenil leaders have notched four straight clean sheets and four straight wins, sitting tied with Guadalajara at the top of the league table.ย 

 

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What To Look Forward To This Week

Wednesday, August 18: Lyon v. Barcelona on ESPN U at 5:36 PM PST/8:36 PM EST

Wednesday, August 18: Portland Thorns v. Houston Dash on ESPN2 at 8:06 PM PST/11:06 PM EST

Wednesday, August 18: Racing Louisville v. Chicago on Paramount+ at 5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST

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Our Fav. Social Media Post of the Weekend

Just gals being pals!

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Featured image via @HoustonDash on Twitter

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