All-Encompassing Womens Soccer Thread

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USWNT captain Horan: Most U.S. fans not smart

USWNT captain Lindsey Horan has criticised the team's supporters, adding that "American soccer fans, most of them aren't smart."

www.espn.com

 

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Viva!

 

[Ben Grimm]

Mexico upsets USWNT in Concacaf W Gold Cup: Highlights of stunning defeat

The USWNT lost for just the second time in 43 matchups with Mexico, falling 2-0 in the Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage game

sports.yahoo.com

 

[John Price]

First time US had conceded to Mexico since 2010.

USWNT captain Horan: Most U.S. fans not smart

USWNT captain Lindsey Horan has criticised the team's supporters, adding that "American soccer fans, most of them aren't smart."

www.espn.com

she apologized for this and the comments were taken out of context

 

[GKJ]

The rest of the world has caught up to the US. They don’t seem to have answers for the big countries ready to take women’s soccer seriously.

 

[kingsboy11]

The game last night felt a lot like the Portugal game at the World Cup. Just didn't have any answer to Mexico's press and spirit.

At this point Dahlkemper and Sauerbrunn are done with the National Team. Just a horror show between those 2. It's also crazy to me that 3/4s of your backline this game started in a world cup final almost 5 years ago. Absolutely nuts that Girma isn't starting every game, I don't want to hear any of this rotation nonsense.


Emma Hayes has her work cut out for her

 

[Scandale du Jour]

The rest of the world has caught up to the US. They don’t seem to have answers for the big countries ready to take women’s soccer seriously.

European countries used their existing pro structure on women's soccer and it paid off. The USA have... the NCAA and a meh league?

 

[GKJ]

European countries used their existing pro structure on women's soccer and it paid off. The USA have... the NCAA and a meh league?

I was under the impression some years ago that it was the top women's league in the world because they did try to pay, but had trouble keeping teams on the field, as other leagues have gotten stronger, plus the NCAA they gave you education and all that. Couldn't tell you how they're all functioning now, though. The women's league here seems to be on much better footing.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I was under the impression some years ago that it was the top women's league in the world because they did try to pay, but had trouble keeping teams on the field, as other leagues have gotten stronger, plus the NCAA they gave you education and all that. Couldn't tell you how they're all functioning now, though. The women's league here seems to be on much better footing.

Thing is, in Europe, pretty much all the top clubs have a womens side.

When you have the Arsenal, Barca, Real Madrid, PSG infrastructure around you, you are going to yield MUCH better results than the... NWSL. Easier to market to an existing fan base.

Heck, it is easier to watch womens champions league in North America than it is to find NWSL games.

 

[GKJ]

Thing is, in Europe, pretty much all the top clubs have a womens side.

When you have the Arsenal, Barca, Real Madrid, PSG infrastructure around you, you are going to yield MUCH better results than the... NWSL.

it didn't seem they were using that advantage, though, some of them were barely pro-level. That's not the case anymore, they're better utilizing their resources.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

it didn't seem they were using that advantage, though, some of them were barely pro-level. That's not the case anymore, they're better utilizing their resources.

It changed a lot in the last 10 years, yes.

They are very smart to be using that advantage. MLS should think about doing the same. It would be much more efficient. They already have the academy structure in place, just like Europe has. The brands are not as solid, of course.

 

[John Price]

3-0 USA over colombia in the W Gold Cup quarterfinal.

50th min.

 

[kingsboy11]

3-0 USA over colombia in the W Gold Cup quarterfinal.

50th min.

The bar was pretty low after the Mexico game, but this was significantly better game. Colombians looked good, but their theatrics in the first half were annoying. Nighswonger is the real deal.

 

[robertmac43]

Feeling a mix of emotions going into this next game with US. On one hand, you guys looked shaky in the Mexico game, on the other hand, Canada still struggles to score consistently and we also looked shaky last game.

 

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[Wee Baby Seamus]

oh... oh dear

 

[robertmac43]

oh... oh dear

Do you have any further context for the story? This tweet was the first I had heard of anything and I have been struggling to find more information.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Do you have any further context for the story? This tweet was the first I had heard of anything and I have been struggling to find more information.

The only things I’ve been able to find are tabloids, I have no other context or info nor have I seen a single reputable source

 

[hatterson]

Thing is, in Europe, pretty much all the top clubs have a womens side.

When you have the Arsenal, Barca, Real Madrid, PSG infrastructure around you, you are going to yield MUCH better results than the... NWSL. Easier to market to an existing fan base.

Heck, it is easier to watch womens champions league in North America than it is to find NWSL games.

I’ve legitimately accidentally turned on women’s games before because of this. “Weird I didn’t know Arsenal were playing Liverpool this weekend” so I turn it on and it’s the women’s game.

I have absolutely no idea where I’d find NWSL games.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I’ve legitimately accidentally turned on women’s games before because of this. “Weird I didn’t know Arsenal were playing Liverpool this weekend” so I turn it on and it’s the women’s game.

I have absolutely no idea where I’d find NWSL games.

Paramount+...though I couldn't tell you when the season is. I want to say late Spring to early Fall, but...

 

[kingsboy11]

Paramount+...though I couldn't tell you when the season is. I want to say late Spring to early Fall, but...

Well this season its going to be more complicated.

Amazon will show regular season matchups on Friday night, Scripps’ Ion network will host double-headers on free-to-air (FTA) television, while CBS will broadcast matches across its flagship network, its CBS Sports Network pay-TV channel, and the Paramount+ streaming service. Finally, ESPN will air a package of matches across ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.

Playoff matches will be split between ABC, CBS and ESPN, with CBS continuing as the exclusive broadcaster of the NWSL’s championship game. Ion will also host the NWSL draft. All broadcasters have committed to cross-promoting each other’s fixtures in a bid to drive awareness.

So its basically split across 4 networks which is just going to confuse fans even more.

Season starts in about 2 weeks

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Well this season its going to be more complicated.



So its basically split across 4 networks which is just going to confuse fans even more.

Season starts in about 2 weeks

Ugh.

Yeah, not doing themselves any favors when I can watch all the European leagues through DAZN.

 

[robertmac43]

I have absolutely no idea where I’d find NWSL games.

I think in Canada they have bene putting them on FUBO every now and again.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Sam Kerr allegedly called police officer a ‘stupid white bastard’, source says | Sam Kerr | The Guardian

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Australia star has the club’s ‘full support’ as she faces trial for racially aggravated harassment over what was allegedly said to a police officer.

amp.theguardian.com

f***ing hilarious if true

said to my friend when the news first dropped that I was withholding judgement until more details because cops love to turn themselves into victims

aaaaaaaand here we go