Tag: NWSL
Marta's resurgence, the clean sheets, the unbeaten run – Orlando Pride's NWSL championship seemed destined
When Orlando Pride midfielder Ally Watt came into preseason camp this year, she thought while she watched a scrimmage: “This is gonna be...
Marta delivers GOAT goal to fire Orlando Pride to NWSL Championship final
There was a moment in the 2024 NWSL semifinal, when Barbra Banda was receiving treatment, that the cameras zoomed in on a set...
Steph Houghton spoke from the heart – why have people been so quick to judge or condemn?
It feels like we’ve seen more of Steph Houghton since she’s retired. Not literally — although maybe rival fans who would watch her...
NWSL playoffs: Orlando Pride scores 4 goals to secure semifinal spot
The NWSL playoffs officially kicked off Friday with the Orlando Pride advancing with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Red Stars. Forward Barbra...
Barbra Banda: The softly-spoken Zambian goal scorer making noise with Orlando Pride
There is a certain genre of athlete we all know: a total force of nature on the field, someone whose exuberant performances stand...
NWSL playoff bracket highlights, plus the Wave’s stadium debacle
Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.Bake a cake,...