Just how fast the night changes... Swapping Arsenal red for Chelsea and Man City blue 💭 📸 @chelseafcw.bsky.social @mancitywomen.bsky.social
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Who are you rooting for to advance to the next round of WAFCON? ⬇️ Sam and Lynn share which teams they hope to see move on in our Olipop gut check of the week.
What the NWSL table looks like after Week 15 👀📈 The Shield Standings Series presented by @carmax.com
KC Current make their TV debut 📺⚽ In the first episode of Ted Lasso S4, a pivotal scene was filmed at CPKC Stadium during the Current’s real-life victory over Gotham. Inspired by the sellout crowd, the moment sets up the central storyline: Ted coaching AFC Richmond Women. 📸: appletv, espn
Three of the four WSL teams that ended at the top of the table last season now have a woman head coach 👏 📸 @arsenalwfc.bsky.social @chelseafcw.bsky.social @manutdwomen.bsky.social
Tobin Heath will sign a one-day contract with the Portland Thorns to officially retire as part of the club 🌹 Heath will be honored in a ceremony on Aug. 22 in Portland, where she spent 8 seasons, won 2 NWSL championships, and set the club's assist record. 📸: Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Thorns
You won’t believe what Sam considers just as good as winning the World Cup 💀
🚨🇧🇷 KEROLIN JOINS BARCELONA The 26-year-old Brazilian international leaves Man City to join 4x UWCL Champions, Barca. Kerolin, who helped City win the WSL for the first time in a decade, is expected to strengthen the Spanish giants' attack following several high-profile departures. 📸: ManCityWomen
A Player of the Match award performance 🏆 Senegal's 20-year-old goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye had a career-defining game at WAFCON. Ndiaye made seven saves, including a penalty vs. Morocco... Just two years ago, she played as a striker 🇸🇳
The NWSL has a new league leader 👀📈 We break down all the weekend games in the TWG newsletter! 📬 Subscribe here: mibcourage.co/thewomensgame 📸: GothamFC
USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger is returning to the NWSL! 🇺🇸 The 25-year-old is set to join Bay FC from Arsenal in a deal worth around $200k, according to ESPN. She spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. Nighswonger was part of Gotham’s 2023 NWSL Championship-winning team. 📸: Casey Gower
A brilliant counter started by Boston keeper Casey Murphy wins our CVS Health Community Assist of the Week! 🤯 Murphy weights a ball perfectly into the final third for Sammy Smith, whose one-time finish gives Murphy the fourth-ever goalkeeper assist in NWSL history #CVSPartner 👏
This time last season, the Utah Royals were dead last in the NWSL. One year later, they're sitting in third place, just four points off the top of the table. What an incredible turnaround story from one of the league's most entertaining teams 👑 📸: @espn.com
Got a burning question for Sam & Kristie? 👀 We'll be doing a special Mewis Mailbox episode next week so send all questions to womensgamemib@meninblazers.com 📬
This week at Men in Blazers World Headquarters 🗞️
Welcome back to the NWSL Lindsey Heaps, and welcome back to The Captain, everyone! 🎙️
USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey is back in training with Man City ahead of the 2026/27 WSL season 🤩 She underwent minor knee surgery in May and spent the summer rehabbing. 📸: ManCityWomen
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner departs ahead of the 2026 WSL season after his contract was mutually terminated ❌ Appointed in 2021, he recently questioned the club's level of investment, saying changes were needed if Utd were to progress. 📸: Charlotte Tattersal
CASEY MURPHY ➡️ SAMMY SMITH The Boston Legacy goalkeeper picks out Smith's run from her own half with a beautiful pass 🎯
GAME OF THE SEASON FOR UTAH 👏 The Royals were unstoppable at home, putting FIVE goals past the Portland Thorns. Cloe Lacasse continued her incredible form with a hat-trick of assists, Cece Delzer bagged a brace, and Kiana Palacios capped it off with a backheel finish. Utah are on an absolute tear 🔥
BACKHEEL FLICK FROM KIANA PALACIOS 😮💨 THE ROYALS ARE UP 4-1 AGAINST PORTLAND
SOPHIA WILSON GETS HER EIGHTH GOAL OF THE SEASON 🌟 Less than a minute into the match, Portland lead!
Boston Legacy's Aïssata Traoré was named Woman of the Match after recording two assists in Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at WAFCON 🇲🇱👏 📸: jackiedigital
Lia Godfrey SILENCES Audi Field 🌊 That's FIVE goals for the rookie this season!
A sweet moment between Spirit star Trinity Rodman and Honorary Captain Taylor McLeod for today's Cancer Awareness match 🫶
JESS FISHLOCK SCORES ONE MINUTE AFTER SUBBING IN 😱
