FootyPop: A Wild Week in NCAA Conference Championships
The NWSL season concluded last month, but the soccer action hasn’t slowed one bit. The USWNT is gearing up for its friendlies against Germany this week, international leagues are powering through their seasons, and the NCAA saw some nail-biting conference finals this past week. Here’s all you need to know from the past week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
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It was an exciting weekend of NCAA conference championships, including a few surprising upsets. First, Florida State (No. 5) beat North Carolina for the ACC title, making it their third year in a row as conference champs!
In the Big Ten, Penn State upset Michigan State (No. 6) to take home the trophy. And South Carolina beat Alabama (No. 3) to win the SEC title.
We can’t wait for the College Cup. The selection show for the NCAA tournament is later today!
Low of the Weekend
Oh my the double bird trend sweeping the woso nation just made it to Duke vs UNC
— Claire Watkins (@ScoutRipley) November 3, 2022
The double bird to red card trend has reached the NCAA. In the conference semifinal match against UNC, a Duke player showed the choice hand signals to the ref and got sent off right before halftime.
The game became even again in the second half when a UNC player was issued her second yellow. The match went to overtime and then PKs, where the Tar Heels ultimately took home the title.
News of the Weekend
I have a new job: I'm going to work at U.S. Soccer as the chair of its new Participant Safety Taskforce. We still have so much work to do! LFG.
Here’s my full statement: pic.twitter.com/wtj2BrMr8f
— Mana Shim (@meleanashim) October 31, 2022
After the findings of Sally Yates’ report earlier this fall, former NWSL player Mana Shim has joined the Participant Safety Taskforce set out to protect players.
Save of the Weekend
Could watch these saves all day 🔂#NCAASoccer x 🎥 @SMC_WSoccer pic.twitter.com/rvMvXFCRKs
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 3, 2022
Saint Mary’s keeper Taylor Poland came up big in their match against Pepperdine last week. The score ended 0-0, and without Poland’s efforts, Pepperdine surely would’ve been up by a couple of goals.
Goal of the Weekend
😱😱😱#NCAASoccer #SCTop10 x 🎥 @wvuwomenssoccer pic.twitter.com/iHPsi50USk
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 6, 2022
West Virginia was crowned Big 12 champions after defender Jordan Brewster scored an incredible long-range goal in overtime. TCU’s keeper just couldn’t keep the ball out of the back of the net.
Team of the Weekend
MADRID ÉS BLAUGRANA 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/t8ff6BAaW7
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) November 6, 2022
In El Clasico, Barcelona won 4-0 over Real Madrid, handing Real Madrid its first L of the season. Barca hasn’t lost this season, and they are top of the league even without two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.
Players of the Weekend
See you soon in South Florida and NJ/NY!!!! 🇺🇸#USWNT x @BioSteelSports pic.twitter.com/j2IWGFNsU0
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) October 31, 2022
The USWNT released the roster for the friendlies against Germany. Aaaand finally AD Franch is back. Franch was something else for Kansas City this season, so it’s great to see her excellent form has earned her a call-up.
Alyssa Thompson is also back on the roster after earning her first senior team call-up last month for the England and Spain friendlies.
What to Look Forward To
USWNT
Thursday, November 10: USWNT vs. Germany at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT
Sunday, November 13: USWNT vs. Germany at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT
NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament selection – Monday, November 7, at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT
Featured image via @FSUSoccer on Twitter
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