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OptaJack @optajack.optajoe.com · 03/10/2026

78.8 - Following its win at Seattle on Friday, @nccourage.com's playoffs chances increased from 47.7 percent to 78.8 percent, according to the Opta Predictor. Leap.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you want to go down a rabbit hole on how early #NWSL teams—and the league itself—got their names and logos, I did a series on it years ago on @equalizersoccer.bsky.social. Start with the Seattle Reign story. I promise you the NWSL logo silhouette is not who you think it is.

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NWSL Beginnings – Equalizer Soccer

The No. 1 Source for Women's Professional Soccer News

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This name needs work but the crest is very good

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hate to be that person - and realize this is beside the point - but why do we consistently refer to woman athletes by first name? Would have been better to use either Chawinga’s full name or last name only in the graphic

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There may be talk of how Sanchez tied Chawinga's record, but there are more regular-season games now vs. in 2024 Of note... Chawinga scored 20 goals in 2,142 minutes in 2024. Sanchez has scored 20 goals in 2,173 minutes (so far) this season

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Goal #20 for Ashley Sanchez is scored from the spot North Carolina pulled level with Utah 1-1 with a whole half and change to play. Game on

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OptaJack @optajack.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

3/3 - @thekccurrent.bsky.social's Haley Hopkins is the third player in #NWSL history to score a regular-season hat-trick on just three shot attempts after Jazmine Reeves in 2014 and Ludmila in 2025. Efficient.

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Denver looked great for maybe 30 minutes of this game. And then Kansas City…took over? Three unanswered for the Current, whose 29-game home unbeaten streak looks poised to hit the 30 mark in just over a half over

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bold of the broadcast to say the Dash still have their sights set on the playoffs with five games to play. Even if they win today, they’re still at least eight points out of eighth place. Yikes

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Agree with Jeff here. Though it’s been all Houston for the final stretch of the first period. The Legacy will be glad to head into this only down one goal

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In case the #NWSL news isn't keeping you busy enough, the US is about to tip off against Czechia in the final group stage game of the 2026 Fiba World Cup It's on TNT in the US!

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There is no other player that should be the league’s MVP this season

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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In @casconearianna.bsky.social weekly XI, she recap's NWSL highs (Denver), lows (Chicago), and big question marks (streaming). For subscribers only, at the link 🔒⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/08/31/c...

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Cascone’s XI: Big victories for some as the regular season end draws near

Denver breaks history, Louisville loses composure on the defense, and is Chicago the worst NWSL team... ever?

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Eric Mallory Morgan @ericmakesmistakes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

So the Roku Channel is, what, the 72nd streaming service of 2026 NWSL season?

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Just seeing this from André and feel very strongly that it's required reading for all the NCAA woso sickos (I am one of those)

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OptaJack @optajack.optajoe.com · 30/08/2026

6 - On Saturday, @denversummitfc.bsky.social became the first team to score six goals in a match during its inaugural #NWSL season. Heights.

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Imagine losing 3-1 and seeing KC’s Temwa Chawainga subbed on with 30 minutes to play More goals to come?

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Pure NWSL after dark magic in Cary, NC. Two stoppage time goals - one for each side - but North Carolina come away with all three points Exhale

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The NWSL's MVP award has been interpreted differently by folks over the years, but for me it's about who is absolutely crucial to their team's successes: take them out of the equation, and that team is markedly less successful Who better fits that description than NCC's Ashley Sanchez right now?

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Who are the Top 25 players in the #NWSL so far this season? Let's argue about it! @espn.com's rankings return for another benchmark as the homestretch approaches.

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The 25 best NWSL players of 2026, re-ranked

We're two-thirds of the way through the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How can I watch Serie A Femminile in the United States?

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I think this may be the third goal in a row Emma Sears has scored that looks exactly like this Do NWSL backlines have access to opponent film? (Obviously yes)

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Even the NYT makes mistakes! This newsletter that (I assume…?) was sent in error made me laugh

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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This week in Tactics Talk, @secondball.bsky.social breaks down the formations and philosophies that helped each team find success in the wild 4-3 win for the North Carolina Courage over the Washington Spirit on Saturday, including the final moment that tactics maybe can't explain.

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Tactics Talk: Order and chaos in North Carolina vs. Washington

Head coach Mak Lind promised goals, and goals are what his North Carolina Courage side is delivering. “We practice on our…finishing phase, how do we want to score goals,” Lind confirmed in his introd...

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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🏔️ Kaleigh Kurtz' streak continues 🌹 All eyes on Pietra Tordin 🧤 Mackenzie Arnold's big assist @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes a look at all the stats and minutiae through Week 16 of #NWSL competition. equalizersoccer.com/2026/08/11/n...

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NWSL Stats and Minutiae through Week 16

Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 16 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an...

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Defending in the NWSL remains optional

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Jackie Contreras @jackiedigital.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Legacy vs Thorns halftime stats: Possession BOS 54% POR 46% Shots BOS 4 (2 on target) POR 9 (7 on target) Passing Accuracy BOS 78% POR 83% Duels Won BOS 21 POR 16 Clearances BOS 4 POR 15 Fouls BOS 3 POR 6 Portland leads 4-2

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 09/08/2026

A CHIP. A HAT TRICK. A GOALKEEPER ASSIST. THIS GOAL HAS EVERYTHING. Pietra Tordin completes the first-half hat trick ‼️

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

On site at Boston vs. Portland today in Rhode Island! Huge fan of this at Centreville Bank Stadium *barks*

Huge inflatable swan wearing a Boston Legacy FC scarf

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Portland up 3-0 against Boston in Pawtucket after just over 10 minutes of play They saw what North Carolina did last night and said hold my [water]

Portland vs. Boston at Centreville Bank Stadium

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If this goal is called back, Anna Moorhouse will be verrrryyyyy thankful

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Cool! For your next trick, tell us where the Championship will be

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 03/08/2026

Casey Murphy sets up Sammy Smith for just the fourth-ever goalkeeper assist in NWSL history 😱

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Royals good IMO and Portland's (defense) is very very bad

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 03/08/2026

Position weighted net G+ for Portland’s 6 most used defenders… -0.01 -0.03 -0.04 -0.06 -0.09 -0.15 We’ll let you guess who's who.

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 03/08/2026

In baseball parlance, Delzer was “due.” She’s been excellent all season playing a hybrid attacking role.

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

And it’s 1-1 in Utah after Cece Delzer finds the back of the net. The Royals won the ball back on a Thorns goal kick to start this sequence

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Sophia Wilson needed 34 seconds to score. That’s Pietra Tordin’s eighth assist on the year and Wilson’s eighth goal 1-0 Portland in Utah with an entire game to play

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The Washington Spirit since July 3 (30 days) W vs. Houston W vs. NC L vs. Gotham W vs. Boston W vs. Denver W vs. Utah ? vs. San Diego That's a whopping 7 (!) games in that stretch, AKA a game every ~4.3 days on average

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Rough turnover in the center of the park by the Spirit and Trinity Byars makes them pay immediately. She played a ball into Lia Godrey, who found the back of the net 1-0 Wave at Audi Field. Game on

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The Spirit struggled to settle in and didn't register a single shot on target through the first frame against San Diego, and the second period is seemingly starting very similarly...

San Diego (teal) vs. Washington (black) match momentum.

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Angel City’s box defending is something in this clip And by ‘something’ I mean nonexistent

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What in the Chicago turnover? Can the opposing team have the second assist on a goal, asking for a friend

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 01/08/2026

Oh my... The North Carolina wiped the taste of the last couple games from their mouths, eviscerating the Orlando Pride in Cary. Score: 5 - 0 xG: 4.1 - 0.6 xG per Shot: 0.24 - 0.05 Quality Chances*: 5 - 0 Field Tilt: 52 - 48 #NCvORL | #NWSL

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Arianna Cascone @casconearianna.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I know there’s still 30 mins to play in this one, but I’m already thinking about Racing vs. Chicago on Saturday Is it possible for both teams to lose? …Maybe the viewers will be the losers in that one. Both teams are a hard watch this season

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