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12/17/2024

🚨 Free Agency Signing!

Narumi Miura has signed a two-year deal with the Washington Spirit, with an option for 2027. Keep up with all the latest moves with our Transfer Tracker!

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/04/nwsl-transfer-tracker-2024-2025-offseason-signings-trades-analysis/

12/16/2024

Full free agency has begun in the . While the talent available doesn't quite match previous years there are still difference-making players to be signed.

Evan Davis breaks down his top 10 still available free agents and their stats⤵️

Some big names have yet to sign with clubs. Will the likes of Kerolin and Midge Purce stay put, or will they seek greener pastures?

12/13/2024

What do the Houston Dash, Angel City FC, Racing Louisville, and the Utah Royals need to do to make it into the NWSL playoffs next year?

We have some ideas:

The six clubs who missed out on the postseason have some specific things they could do to avoid missing out again

12/12/2024

Five teams need general managers but each opening comes with its own challenging power dynamics. Exploring the pros and cons of each, which job is most appealing?

✍️ Jeff Kassouf

Each comes with its own challenging power dynamics. We look at the pros and cons of each gig.

12/09/2024

Angela Hucles Mangano is the president of women's soccer for the Houston Dash. She left Angel City Football Club just last week as their former GM.

READ MORE: https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/09/houston-dash-hire-angel-hucles-mangano-as-president-womens-soccer-general-manager/

12/09/2024

🇺🇸🇧🇷 It's a rematch of the Gold Medal match!

The and Brazil will face off in the April 2025 international window, with both matches being played in California ☀️

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/uswnt-brazil-april-sofi-stadium-paypal-park-friendlies-olympic-gold-medal-rematch/

12/09/2024

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Becki Tweed is out at Angel City FC, as the club announces that it has parted ways with the former player, who was interim coach in 2023 before taking over as coach in 2024.

Angel City finished the 2024 season in 12th place.

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/09/angel-city-fires-head-coach-becki-tweed-nwsl/

12/05/2024

🚨 NEWS: Angel City FC and general manager Angela Hucles Mangano have mutually parted ways, according to the club.

The move comes after a 2023 season that saw Angel City finish in 12th place.

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/05/hucles-mangano-out-as-angel-city-fc-general-manager/

12/05/2024

"It has definitely been a year of growth for me."

Casey Krueger, hot off an Championship appearance and strong season for the Washington Spirit, dominated in the recent matches. Evan Davis spoke with her about her massive year.

➡️:https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/05/casey-krueger-2024-uswnt-washington-spirit-tactics-fun/

12/04/2024

Carli Lloyd: First-ballot National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. 🙌

Nick Rimando, Mary Harvey, Chris Armas and Mark Abbott also elected to Class of 2025

12/04/2024

The first half was ugly and frustrating for the . They got "bullied" and failed to get the basics right. But they grinded -- and got a bit lucky -- to a 2-1 win over the Netherlands to end the year. Head coach Emma Hayes said it's exactly how she wanted it to play out, to see how players responded.

The Americans got 'bullied' in the first half, the USWNT coach said, but the gritty 2-1 win on the road is exactly what Hayes wanted

12/03/2024

The got "bullied" in the first half, head coach Emma Hayes admitted, but the Americans escaped the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory. What gives? Evan Davis dives deep with instant analysis.

The US got dominated in the first half but the Dutch were wasteful, leaving the Americans unbeaten under Emma Hayes

12/03/2024

Jill Ellis has stepped down as president of San Diego Wave FC to join FIFA in a newly created role working alongside Arsène Wenger. Ellis was accused earlier this year of creating a toxic work environment at the Wave; she sued for defamation. Five former employees are suing the Wave and .

Ellis will be FIFA's chief of football, a new role. She leaves San Diego amid a major overhaul at the club.

12/02/2024

🇺🇸 🇳🇱 Lily Yohannes said that the U.S. and Netherlands facing off on Tuesday was "funny" timing, but it did not influence her decision to choose the over the Dutch, writes Jeff Kassouf.

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/02/lily-yohannes-says-uswnt-netherlands-game-didnt-add-pressure-to-decision/

12/02/2024

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➡️: https://equalizersoccer.memberful.com/checkout?plan=28447&coupon=WOW

12/01/2024

The much-anticipated England vs. clash at Wembley ended in a nil-nil draw on Saturday.

Boring? No, not at all.

Jeff Kassouf dives into the takeaways from the match ⤵️

Yazmeen Ryan left her mark and defending won the day at Wembley Stadium

11/27/2024

There was no big moment, but rather many small ones, that made Alyssa Naeher one of the greatest to wear the USWNT crest.

There’s no big moment, but instead lots of little ones, that have led Alyssa Naeher to being one of the greatest to wear the crest

11/27/2024

How Barbra Banda scored on the Spirit defense designed to stifle her:

https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/11/27/how-barbra-banda-scored-on-the-spirit-defense-designed-to-stifle-her/