FootyPop: Announcement of NWSL Championship Kick-off Time Ignites Anger and Frustration

This past weekend was a long one here in the states as we paid tribute to Labor Day. And, well, it’s a pretty good thing we had that extra time because there was a lot to process in the world of WoSo–from the start of the FAWSL and the Primera División to some drama in the NWSL (what’s new these days?). Let’s dive into women’s soccer news. 

High of the Weekend

Loving the sky sports YouTube admin 😎 pic.twitter.com/mQBz0DrQ0j

— hannah (@cfcwhannah) September 3, 2021

https://twitter.com/carmen_stdm/status/1434837644513583105?s=21

I’m gonna go with something that just made me grin ear-to-ear (and maybe maniacally laugh a bit). How ’bout these responses from Sky Sports’ social media folk? Brilliant.

Fail of the Weekend

https://twitter.com/janinebeckie/status/1434909667130585090

How’s a girl to choose between the NWSL Championship being scheduled at 9 am local time, the Spirit-Reign game being canceled because of positive COVID tests, and the whole dumpling party debacle? I simply can’t. 

Player of the Weekend

 

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Beth Mead. On Sunday, the England midfielder came up incredibly clutch, scoring a brace in Arsenal’s massive opening day win over crosstown rivals and defending FAWSL champs Chelsea. 

News of the Weekend

🧠 "I look forward to working with FIFA and bringing together the best minds in our sport."

🏆🏆 FIFA has appointed former @USWNT coach & two-time #FIFAWWC winner Jill Ellis to lead the Technical Advisory Group on the future of women’s football

👉 https://t.co/097CnQyMjI pic.twitter.com/It3jXwIuIk

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) September 5, 2021

Jill Ellis has been appointed to lead FIFA’s Technical Advisory Group on the future of women’s soccer. Along with a team of stakeholders, she will work to improve the current match calendar, build global development of women’s soccer, and explore the competitiveness of the game. The advisory group will also optimize the development of youth and girls’ soccer and improve coaching and education standards. 

What to Look Forward to This Week

UEFA Women’s Champions League Second Round (Leg 2 of 2) on Wednesday and Thursday. Check out DAZN’s YouTube page for info on how to watch. 

Friday, September 10: Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars at 5:30 PST/8:30 EST on Paramount+

Our Fav. Social Media Post of the Weekend

We hope your Monday is as good as this. ❤🤍 https://t.co/a1R5HQ5her

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) September 6, 2021

PSA: My heart has exploded.

Women’s sports are so important. 

Featured image via @ArsenalWFC on Twitter

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