Category: NWSL

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‘Determination, unity and excellence’: How Bay FC are navigating their maiden NWSL voyage – scout report

There may still be a couple of weeks to go before the 2024 NWSL season gets underway, but the excitement among fans…

February 28, 2024

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‘A complete attacker’: Why Brown Bears’ Ivy League dynamo Brittany Raphino is turning heads globally – scout report

For many in the American women’s college system, the pathway in the game is clear, with young talents registering for the annual…

January 31, 2024

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NWSL Draft 2024: Five promising stars to watch in the new NWSL season – scout report

The annual NWSL Draft always gravitates significant interest among those who follow the American women’s game, with it giving players a chance…

January 17, 2024

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Angelina 2023/24 : How she can become one of the NWSL’s best midfielders with Orlando Pride – scout report

Angelina Alonso Costantino has just joined Orlando Pride for a contract that will end in 2026, knowing that Angelina was a restricted…

December 16, 2023

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‘Committed to each other’ – Detailing how NJ/NY Gotham overcame OL Reign to secure their maiden NWSL Championship title – tactical analysis

The news that outgoing Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes will take charge of the USWNT from next summer (as has now been…

November 15, 2023

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And four were left: Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the 2023 NWSL Playoff semi-finalists – scout report

This weekend sees the NWSL playoff semi-finals take place, with the first game being between the second-seeded Portland Thorns, coming off a…

November 1, 2023

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NWSL Playoffs 2023: Three tactical keys to victory that helped NY/NJ Gotham overcome NC Courage – tactical analysis

Last weekend saw the beginning of the 2023 NWSL Playoffs. This saw the No.3 seed NC Courage come into this game in…

October 25, 2023

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What to expect from stable Portland Thorns vs versatile Gotham FC in a decisive NWSL clash – tactical preview

In most of Europe, the season has just kicked off, with the English WSL having their first game week just last weekend.…

October 6, 2023

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‘A galvanising force for a talented squad’: The tactics that secured North Carolina Courage a second straight Challenge Cup title – tactical analysis

With three regular-season rounds left to play in the NWSL, the playoffs race is starting to heat up as supporters grow anxious…

September 13, 2023

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NWSL 2023: Where Washington Spirit must improve to compete for the championship – scout report

Washington Spirit are having a positive NWSL regular season so far with six wins, eight draws, three losses, and 26 points in…

September 2, 2023

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‘We’re in a good spot’ – Why Angel City are dark horses for a 2023 NWSL play-off position – scout report

For fans of Angel City, the 2022 NWSL season was a slow but steady affair, with the Los Angeles-based side ending their…

August 30, 2023

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Key players’ unorthodox roles in Sundhage’s Brazil vs Panama – tactical analysis

This past Monday, Brazil’s women’s team started off their World Cup campaign with an assertive and electrifying 4-0 win against Panama. Having…

July 28, 2023

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“It’s just pure instinct”: OL Reign’s remarkable aerial advantage in 2023 – scout report

There is little doubt among fans of the NWSL that the 2023 season has provided plenty of talking points, with the poor…

July 12, 2023

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NWSL 2023: Analysing Chicago Red Stars’ poor defensive displays – scout report

The 2023 NWSL campaign is well underway and we are starting to see how each team is looking to play and which…

June 18, 2023

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NWSL 2023: How Gotham FC’s key passing, positional flexibility and defensive compactness helped them top the NWSL so far – scout report

Gotham FC had a very disappointing NWSL season in 2022 after finishing at the bottom of the standings and failing to achieve…

June 2, 2023

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How OL Reign’s effective attacking systems have led to their excellent NWSL start – scout report

OL Reign are actually leading the NWSL with 13 points ahead of Portland Thorns Washington Spirit and Gotham FC who are just…

May 13, 2023

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What Orlando Pride need to improve to achieve their NWSL breakthrough – scout report

As the title suggests, this article will be focusing on Orlando Pride’s performances in the NWSL so far and how the team…

May 6, 2023

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Exploring Scarlett Camberos’s most suitable position at Angel City and analysing her starting chances – scout report

Scarlett Camberos is a Mexican international who developed as a player at UC Irvine Anteaters in the NCAA before joining Club América…

April 8, 2023

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TFA Podcast: Mark Parsons on his tactical philosophy – podcast

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully speaks to Washington Spirit head coach and the former manager of the…

January 27, 2023

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NWSL Draft 2023: Six standout players to keep an eye on when the new season gets underway – scout report

The start of another year means that it is now only a couple of months until the new NWSL season gets underway,…

January 18, 2023