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NWSL

‘Ageing like fine wine’: Alex Morgan of San Diego Wave FC – scout report

The recent NWSL season was one of the best ones in recent memory. Part of the reason for this was the introduction…

November 9, 2022

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“A team accustomed to winning”: Why Portland Thorns’ self-belief helped defeat Kansas City Current in the NWSL Championship – tactical analysis

For many players, coaches and others involved in the NWSL, 2022 will not provide many fond memories, with it being remembered as…

November 2, 2022

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“A testament of our hard work”: Why San Diego Wave’s tactical changes were key to their NWSL draw at Orlando Pride – tactical analysis

Neither Orlando Pride nor San Diego Wave have been in great form recently in the NWSL, with four straight losses before the…

September 28, 2022

Analysis

NWSL 2022: How Washington Spirit avoided a San Diego Wave comeback – tactical analysis

Washington Spirit met San Diego Wave for NWSL matchday 17 at Audi Field and the match ended with a Washington Spirit 4-3…

September 14, 2022

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“A team lacking both joy and identity”: Why NJ/NY Gotham have been the NWSL’s strugglers in 2022 – tactical analysis

Fans of the NWSL will always use the same phrases to describe each season, with “full of drama”, “exciting” and “competitive” usually…

September 6, 2022

Analysis

“He believed in us”: Why Juan Carlos Amoros has given Houston Dash new life in their bid for a first NWSL playoff place – tactical analysis

Last season, Houston Dash finished the regular NWSL campaign with three successive defeats, missing out on the playoffs by one point and…

August 17, 2022

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“Often lacked the final punch”: Why OL Reign can be positive about 2022 despite a mediocre start – tactical analysis

The 2022 NWSL regular season is now nine rounds old, which means that we have had a good opportunity to assess each…

June 15, 2022

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NWSL 2022: How Portland Thorns’ balanced 3-5-2 helped them beat Angel City – tactical analysis

Portland Thorns hosted Angel City at Providence Park for the NWSL’s sixth fixture of the season and the game ended with a…

June 8, 2022

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NWSL 2022: How Orlando Pride’s late comeback cancelled Washington Spirit’s impressive attacking performance – tactical analysis

Orlando Pride met Washington Spirit for the sixth fixture of the NWSL, and the fifth one for Washington Spirit given that they…

June 1, 2022

Analysis

“No fear of making mistakes”: Why Casey Stoney’s “positive” approach has helped San Diego Wave to the NWSL’s summit – tactical analysis

In 2021, the NWSL welcomed two new names to the league in Racing Louisville and Kansas City NWSL (now known as Kansas…

May 25, 2022

Analysis

NWSL 2022: How Angel City’s attacking realism helped them beat Washington Spirit – tactical analysis

Angel City were able to beat the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup finalist, Washington Spirit, in a match that ended 0-1 for the…

May 18, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022 Final : How North Carolina Courage dominated Washington Spirit using counterattacks – tactical analysis

North Carolina Courage hosted Washington Spirit on May 7, 2022 for the final of the NWSL Challenge Cup 2022 and at the…

May 10, 2022

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“We found a good balance”: Why Portland Thorns’ press was key to their NWSL win over “flat” Kansas City Current – tactical analysis

With the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup nearing its conclusion, the regular league season has officially got underway, and one team widely expected…

May 4, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022: How North Carolina Courage exploited Orlando Pride’s defensive errors to win – tactical analysis

Orlando Pride lost 2-4 when they hosted North Carolina Courage at the Exploria Stadium for the fifth fixture of NWSL Challenge Cup…

April 21, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022: How San Diego Wave used their attacking expertise to beat Angel City – tactical analysis

San Diego Wave met Angel City for the NWSL Challenge Cup’s fourth fixture and the match saw the locals beat their opponent…

April 6, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022: How Houston Dash turned it around tactically against Racing Louisville – tactical analysis

Racing Louisville hosted Houston Dash in the second game of the season for the NWSL Challenge Cup and the match saw Houston…

April 1, 2022

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“An up-and-down performance”: Why Orlando Pride struggled at North Carolina Courage in the NWSL Challenge Cup – tactical analysis

The second weekend of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup gave us another opportunity to examine the twelve teams and begin to see…

March 30, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022: How Chicago Red Stars turned it around tactically against Houston Dash – tactical analysis

Chicago Red Stars won 1-3 at PNC Stadium when they met Houston Dash last weekend for the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup thanks…

March 23, 2022

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NWSL Challenge Cup 2022: Why San Diego Wave’s resilience was key to their 1-1 draw at Angel City – tactical analysis

Last weekend saw the NWSL make its long-awaited return, and 2022 is widely expected to be the best season yet. As has…

March 23, 2022

Analysis

María Sánchez: Why Mexico star’s second coming will boost Houston Dash in 2022 – scout report

Houston Dash were one of the teams who missed out on the 2021 NWSL playoffs, after a tightly contested battle ended with…

February 9, 2022