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NWSL Challenge Cup supporters survey results: A sharp uptick in confidence Fans are feeling much better about the direction of the league than they were a few months ago
NWSL Challenge Cup supporters survey results: A sharp uptick in confidence Fans are feeling much better about the direction of the league than they were a few months ago
4 DAYS AGO • THEATHLETIC.COM
FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into Infantino FIFA’s hopes of shedding the image of scandal have been derailed by president Gianni Infantino's secret meetings with authorities
5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FIFA to AP: Infantino Should Remain President During Probe Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football's governin...
AUGUST 1 • NYTIMES.COM
FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probe FIFA tells The Associated Press that Gianni Infantino can remain president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation
AUGUST 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serena Williams, Natalie Portman To Bring New Soccer Team to Los Angeles A group of female celebrities, athletes, and businesswoman secured the rights to start a new soccer team for the NWSL.
JULY 31 • SI.COM
Criminal proceedings opened against FIFA chief Infantino by Swiss special prosecutor | Goal.com The Swiss special prosecutor has opened criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino relating to dealings with the country's...
JULY 30 • GOAL.COM
Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been opened by a Swiss special prosecutor
JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swiss special prosecutor opens criminal case against FIFA chief Infantino Swiss special prosecutor opens criminal case against FIFA chief Infantino
JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takeaways on the success of the NWSL Challenge Cup Four areas where the Challenge Cup pushed the league forward and set it up for future success
JULY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM
FIFA eyes 'strict compliance' for virus relief plan FIFA’s $1.5 billion coronavirus relief plan to revive the sport and help national associations stay afloat will come with “strict compliance and audit requirements,” the governing...
JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLS Announces No New Positive COVID-19 Tests for 3rd Consecutive Week Major League Soccer registered zero positive results for COVID-19 in its latest round of testing over July 26-27 at its Orlando hotel, accor...
JULY 28 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup between Houston and Chicago surpasses MLS TV viewership The tournament is proof that when women's sports get national television time, people will watch. The NWSL crowned the Houston Dash the cham...
JULY 28 • FANSIDED.COM
NWSL Final Is League's Most-Watched Game Ever The NWSL opened its Challenge Cup with record television viewership, and it ended it with even more.
JULY 28 • SI.COM
‘I never win anything just let me live!!!’: Kristie... It's been a difficult journey for Kristie Mewis, but on Sunday she finally tasted the reward of years of hard work. And it tasted like beer.
JULY 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Houston Dash Win Challenge Cup The Houston Dash upset the Chicago Red Stars, 2-0, to win the inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup.
JULY 27
Savannah McCaskill shows continued development in Challenge... On a difficult day for the Red Stars, McCaskill played a vital role in keeping her side in contention against Houston
JULY 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Houston Completes Stunning Run to NWSL Challenge Cup Title The Dash shut out all three foes in the knockout stage, claiming their first trophy in the process.
JULY 26 • SI.COM
Upstart Dash win the Challenge Cup 2-0 over the Red Stars Sophie Schmidt scored on an early penalty kick and Shea Groom added a stoppage-time goal to give the Houston Dash the Challenge Cup tournament championship with a 2-0 victory over...
JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Red Stars fall 2-0 to the Houston Dash in the NWSL Challenge Cup final For the second straight season, the Chicago Red Stars found themselves in an NWSL final. And for the second year in a row, they found themse...
JULY 26 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup championship: Chicago Red Stars vs. Houston Dash Photos from the NWSL Challenge Cup championship game between the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash on July 26, 2020.
JULY 26 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Scores lone goal in win Akindele took one shot (one on target) and scored one goal in the 1-0 win against Montreal on Saturday.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City 1, Montreal 0
JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Stars play upstart Dash in Challenge Cup final The Chicago Red Stars play the Houston Dash on Sunday for the Challenge Cup championship
JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL's virus protocols successful as tournament final nears The National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament heads into the finals Sunday with its extensive precautions having held up in the face of rising COVID-19 cases nation...
JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL teams are trying to avoid the Orlando Pride stan curse Both the Chicago Red Stars and the Houston Dash blocked the Orlando Pride on Twitter to improve their chances in the NWSL Challenge Cup fina...
JULY 24 • FANSIDED.COM
Swiss attorney general offers to resign in FIFA case fallout Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber has offered to resign in the latest fallout from meetings he had with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a sprawling investigation into so...
JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots against Orlando Monteiro had two shots on target and five crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Red Stars Survive Sky Blue in Thriller to Earn Trip to NWSL Final Despite a valiant comeback effort by Sky Blue, Chicago is heading to the NWSL Challenge Cup championship game.
JULY 23 • SI.COM
Red Stars down Sky Blue 3-2, head to Challenge Cup final Bianca St. Georges and Rachel Hill scored early and the Chicago Red Stars held off determined Sky Blue 3-2 on Wednesday night to earn a spot...
JULY 23 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Chicago Red Stars will play for the NWSL Challenge Cup title Sunday after holding on for a 3-2 semifinal win over Sky Blue FC The Chicago Red Stars raced out to an early 2-0 lead and held on for a 3-2 semifinal win over Sky Blue FC late Wednesday night, punching the...
JULY 23 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Red Stars down Sky Blue 3-2, head to Challenge Cup final Bianca St. Georges and Rachel Hill scored early and the Chicago Red Stars held off determined Sky Blue 3-2 on Wednesday night to earn a spot in the Challenge Cup final
JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Red Stars face Sky Blue FC in an NWSL Challenge Cup semifinal Photos from the Red Stars' matchup against Sky Blue FC in an NWSL Challenge Cup semifinal on July 22, 2020, in Sandy, Utah.
JULY 22 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Dash Gain the Respect They Sought En Route to NWSL's Final The Houston Dash's time in NWSL has not been characterized by success, but perhaps the tide is turning after Rachel Daly's header sent the c...
JULY 22 • SI.COM
Daly's goal sends Dash to final with 1-0 win over Thorns Rachel Daly scored on a header in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns
JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
eSports: Three South Africans ranked among top 100 Fifa players | Goal.com South Africa is in the news again after three of their online gaming players were ranked in the top 100 by Electronic Arts (EA).
JULY 22 • GOAL.COM
Chicago Red Stars are eager to ignite their offense in Wednesday night’s semifinal against Sky Blue FC in the NWSL Challenge Cup Despite advancing to the semifinals of the NWSL Challenge Cup, the Chicago Red Stars have scored only two goals in regulation time in five t...
JULY 21 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Coach pressed into backup goalkeeper duty for Thorns Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play if needed as the team navigates the Challe...
JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celebrities, ex-USWNT stars team up to launch Los Angeles NWSL side Hollywood stars and former members of the United States Women's National Team are among those who have formed an ownership group set to brin...
JULY 21 • THESCORE.COM
The Portland Thorns always thought they could win the NWSL Challenge Cup. Now the results are finally coming The Portland Thorns will play the Houston Dash in the NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals Wednesday.
JULY 21 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Actress Natalie Portman leads group bringing NWSL franchise to Los Angeles in 2022 Actress Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team to...
JULY 21 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Soccer: Hollywood Stars Team Up Ex-Players to Bring NWSL to Los Angeles Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former U.S. women's national team players have formed an ownership group to s...
JULY 21 • NYTIMES.COM
Natalie Portman-led group brings an expansion NWSL team to Los Angeles in 2022 Actress Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team to...
JULY 21 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Natalie Portman-led group brings an expansion NWSL team to Los Angeles in 2022 Actress Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team to...
JULY 21 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Ownership group led by Natalie Portman, and consisting of multiple USWNT legends, announce new LA NWSL team Angel City FC is the newest NWSL team with people such as Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and Abby Wambach on as ow...
JULY 21 • THECOMEBACK.COM
Portman Group Will Bring NWSL to Los Angeles in 2022 Actress Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women's Soccer League team to...
JULY 21 • NYTIMES.COM
Angel City's Alexis Ohanian and Julie Uhrman on a shared... Two members of the LA expansion team's ownership group talk about how the project took shape and the importance of a few tweets
JULY 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament Glance
JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Stars win 4-3 on penalties after 0-0 draw with the Reign The Chicago Red Stars advanced to the semifinals of the NWSL's Challenge Cup tournament, prevailing 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw...
JULY 19 • SI.COM
Chicago Red Stars beat OL Reign in penalty kicks, reach NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals The Chicago Red Stars advanced to the NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals, earning a 4-3 victory on penalties after a scoreless draw with OL Reign...
JULY 19 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Red Stars win 4-3 on penalties after 0-0 draw with the Reign The Chicago Red Stars advanced to the semifinals of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup tournament, prevailing 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with OL Reign...
JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Realism with limits: Gaming tech replaces Spanish soccer crowds A sound engineer present at each match inserts crowd reaction clips that were recorded for FIFA video game.
JULY 18 • THESTAR.COM
Washington Spirit falls to Sky Blue in shootout at NWSL Challenge Cup The No. 7 seed pulls the upset after a scoreless quarterfinal in Herriman, Utah.
JULY 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist's penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless...
JULY 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist’s penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit
JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament Glance
JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dash advances 3-2 on penalties after 0-0 draw with Utah Goalkeeper Jane Campbell punched away Vero Boquete’s penalty kick and the Houston Dash advanced to the semifinals 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw Friday night against the U...
JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament Glance
JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Game of her life': Britt Eckerstrom meets the moment as... The third-string goalkeeper's immense performance was one of several in the Portland team for Friday's upset
JULY 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thorns Stun Courage to Blow NWSL Challenge Cup Open Britt Eckerstrom and Morgan Weaver were the heroes for shorthanded Portland, which sent top seed North Carolina home early.
JULY 17 • SI.COM
Weaver's goal lifts Thorns over Courage 1-0 in Challenge Cup Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women’s Soccer League’s summer tournament with a surprising 1-0 upset...
JULY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament bracket: Portland Thorns pull off upset in quarterfinals The knockout stage began Friday in the eight-team tournament
JULY 17 • CBSNEWS.COM
Thorns stun North Carolina Courage in upset win at NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinal The Thorns took on the Courage at the NWSL Challenge Cup in Utah.
JULY 17 • OREGONLIVE.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament Glance
JULY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After scoring just 2 goals in 4 games, the Chicago Red Stars hope to find their footing in the NWSL knockout round: ‘We are still trying to put the final pieces together offensively’ One thing the Chicago Red Stars proved in the group stage of the NWSL Challenge Cup is they have one of the best defenses in the league. Whe...
JULY 17 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Maurer: We need a player to celebrate on the Challenge Cup... A referee and the NWSL commish help debunk any fears players may have about celebrating on the Challenge Cup's pitchside playground
JULY 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM
North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns: NWSL Challenge Cup live stream, how to watch, odds, storylines Undefeated North Carolina Courage take on Portland Thorns FC in the quarterfinals on Friday
JULY 16 • CBSNEWS.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup: Biggest storylines entering quarterfinals, including a high-scoring rematch The Challenge Cup quarterfinals start Friday
JULY 16 • CBSNEWS.COM
FIFA lifts transfer embargo on Punjab FC | Goal.com The three-window transfer ban which was imposed by FIFA on Punjab FC for non-payment of dues to Hristijan Denkovski has been lifted...
JULY 16 • GOAL.COM
The Houston Dash Have Something To Prove The squad kicked off the NWSL Challenge Cup as the most exciting team to watch.
JULY 15 • FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM
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JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup Power Rankings: Chicago Red Stars on the rise entering quarterfinals The Courage remain on top, but Chicago, Utah and Washington look like contenders
JULY 14 • CBSNEWS.COM
Courage beat Sky Blue, win 4th straight in NWSL tournament Samantha Mewis and Crystal Dunn each scored and the North Carolina Courage won their fourth straight game, beating Sky Blue 2-0 on Monday night in the National Women’s Soccer Leagu...
JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule
JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thorns Draw Reign, to Face Courage in NWSL Quarters The Thorns went winless in the preliminary round of the NWSL Challenge Cup and have a date with the top seed.
JULY 13 • SI.COM
Washington Spirit captain Andi Sullivan sidelined 3-6 months with knee injury The U.S. national team midfielder suffered a torn meniscus Sunday at the NWSL Challenge Cup in Herriman, Utah.
JULY 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
North Carolina Courage vs. Sky Blue FC: NWSL Challenge Cup live stream, how to watch, odds, storylines This is the tournament's final game before the knockout stage
JULY 13 • CBSNEWS.COM
Andi Sullivan to Miss NWSL Challenge Cup After Injury Sullivan will miss the rest of the tournament after suffering a torn medial meniscus during Sunday's match against the Houston Dash.
JULY 13 • SI.COM
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JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Liga Finales, Tiger Back on Tour, FA Cup Semis, MLS, NWSL and More to Watch Spain's biggest rivals take La Liga down to the wire, with just one point separating Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the last week of the...
JULY 13 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Why NWSL's 'foundational' statement on Pride matters right... Plus: Washington gets experimental, Casey Short scores with familiar form, Kelley O'Hara returns and the USWNT roasts
JULY 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chicago Red Stars beat Utah Royals 1-0 on Casey Short’s late goal for their 1st win of the NWSL Challenge Cup Defender Casey Short's header off Savannah McCaskill’s cross in the 85th minute gave the Red Stars their first win of the group stage of the...
JULY 13 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Short lifts Red Stars past Royals in NWSL's Challenge Cup Casey Short scored in the 85th minute and the Chicago Red Stars beat the Utah Royals 1-0 on Sunday night in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup
JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule
JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Spirit ends NWSL first round by defeating Houston Dash Bayley Feist scores in the 16th minute as Spirit moves into second place.
JULY 12 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule
JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canadian forward Evelyne Viens savours NWSL debut at Challenge Cup After a stop-start pre-season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 23-year-old from L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que., is savouring her time with New...
JULY 12 • THESTAR.COM
Chicago Red Stars vs. Utah Royals FC in NWSL Challenge Cup: How to watch, live stream, storylines, odds Chicago Red Stars sit in last place of the NWSL Challenge Cup standings and find themselves in desperate need of a win
JULY 11 • CBSNEWS.COM
Washington Spirit vs. Houston Dash in NWSL Challenge Cup: How to watch, live stream, storylines, odds Washington can jump back into upper half of the Challenge Cup standings with a win over Houston Dash
JULY 11 • CBSNEWS.COM
NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule
JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sky Blue defeats Dash 2-0 for 1st win of Challenge Cup Paige Monaghan and Nahomi Kawasumi scored to give Sky Blue a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup tournament Wednesday night
JULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racing Louisville FC, NWSL's newest expansion team, unveils name and logo after rebrand Racing Louisville FC will start play in 2021
JULY 8 • CBSNEWS.COM
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JULY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL Challenge Cup: Schedule, dates, start times with Utah Royals facing OL Reign Matchday 6 is set for Wednesday with a doubleheader
JULY 8 • CBSNEWS.COM
NWSL's Expansion Club Reveals Name: Racing Louisville FC NWSL's newest club will join the league in the 2021 season.
JULY 8 • SI.COM
NWSL's Louisville expansion franchise announces team name, crest Racing Louisville FC will make its debut in 2021, and surely will begin signing players once the 2020 campaign is finished and contracts exp...
JULY 8 • YARDBARKER.COM
Banned for life by FIFA, soccer officials line up to appeal The first of a number of appeals by former soccer officials banned for life by FIFA has been heard at sport’s highest court
JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Zealander Erceg Holds Down North Carolina's Backline Coach Paul Riley calls defender Abby Erceg the bedrock of the North Carolina Courage.
JULY 7 • NYTIMES.COM
New Zealander Erceg holds down North Carolina's backline Defender Abby Erceg holds down the defense for the North Carolina Courage, currently atop the National Women's Soccer League standings at the Challenge Cup tournament in Utah
JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
4 MLS teams, all NWSL teams and Big 3 Basketball jump on the PPP bandwagon, but the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB take a pass Data released showed hundreds of thousands of Paycheck Protection Program recipients across a wide range of industries, and sports-related b...
JULY 7 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
