FootyPop: OL Reign and Ashlyn Harris Both Break NWSL Records
Funny how I thought last weekend was filled to the brim with WoSo content. We pushin’ that brim a level higher in this final weekend of August. A coach’s goodbye to her team, an Erika Tymrak worldy, a Houston transfer, a Pinoe-lty, someone. stop. me. we’re. not. even. in. the body. of. the. newsletter. yet. ok. Let’s dive into women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
A brace from @mPinoe in the first half. @OLReign vs @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/qFc09AcsvL
— The Sounder Fan (@TheSounderFan) August 30, 2021
On Sunday, the Reign played its first-ever game at Lumen Field in the first-ever Reign-Sounders doubleheader. And it only makes sense that this ~first ever~ occasion was marked by the most heated rivalry in the league. Yup, Seattle welcomed Portland on the big day and beat them 2-1. A brace from Megan Rapinoe put OL Reign ahead, including yet another powerful penalty kick. Even more exciting, the match broke the record for attendance of an NWSL game at 27,278 attendees.
Fail of the Weekend
Head coach Tom Torres https://t.co/TIJrVFdaJx pic.twitter.com/yIcdwqkh8L
— Claire Watkins (@ScoutRipley) August 27, 2021
Problematic former Washington Spirit coach Tom Torres was announced as the new coach of USL W League team Northern Virginia FC on Friday.
Player of the Weekend
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With 469 career saves, @Ashlyn_Harris is now @NWSL's All-Time Saves Leader! ?#AdAstra | #NJNYvORL pic.twitter.com/QByHWIFfab
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) August 29, 2021
Ashlyn Harris recorded her 469th career save in Orlando’s 1-0 win over Gotham this weekend. That save moved her to the top of the NWSL’s All-Time Saves Leader list. But, honestly, while we’re talking keepers. Shout out to AD Franch for her 300th career save in Kansas City’s 3-0 loss to Chicago on Saturday.
Transfer of the Weekend
Adding some experience to the back line with @AbbyDahlkemper ?
? 2019 World Cup Champion
? 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist
? 3x NWSL Champion#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/9iSo5yrYdE— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) August 29, 2021
Abby Dahlkemper just got traded to the Houston Dash from the Courage for $25,000 in allocation money.
News of the Weekend
Washington Spirit supporters section chanting “sell the team” in the last 3 minutes of the game pic.twitter.com/mB3gWOPA7D
— kelsey mckinney (@mckinneykelsey) August 29, 2021
In light of investigations and general concerns about verbal abuse, racism, and lack of protecting players, this banner was shown off at the Washington Spirit game on Sunday. Security told them to take it down, but then this chant started.
What to Look Forward to This Weekend
#UWCL Round 2 fixtures confirmed ?️⤵️https://t.co/sgV52arvAq
— UEFA Women’s Champions League (@UWCL) August 24, 2021
Leg 2 of the Women’s Champions League kicks off on Tuesday and Wednesday. Catch the games here!
Our Fav. Social Media Post of the Weekend
? Las ganadoras de los #UEFAAwards de la temporada 20/21 en el Camp Nou ?
✅ Mejor portera @sandra_panos1
✅ Mejor defensa @irene_paredes4
✅ Mejor centrocampista y mejor jugadora @alexiaputellas
✅ Mejor delantera @jennihermoso? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/lMC2b3nqOe
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) August 29, 2021
The Women’s Champions League studs get honored before the Barcelona game, and Barcelona social media shares it.
Featured image via @OLReign on Twitter
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