Sinclair's Portland Thorns get 1st win at NWSL Challenge Cup over San Diego Wave
Sophia Smith struck just five minutes into the game against the San Diego Wave to propel the Portland Thorns to their first win at the NWSL Challenge Cup on Saturday.
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Sinclair scores as NWSL kicks off 3rd edition of Challenge Cup
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson coached the Portland Thorns to a draw in the team's first match of the expanded NWSL Challenge Cup on Friday night, while Canadian captain Christine Sinclair opened her 10th season with the Portland club with her first goal of the season.
Born of necessity in pandemic, NWSL Challenge Cup has become marquee event for women's soccer
Now in its third year, the NWSL's Challenge Cup has become one of the most highly anticipated and important tournaments on the women's pro soccer calendar.
TE Ertz agrees to three-year deal with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Tight end Zach Ertz re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, agreeing to a three-year contract. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Former NHL exec Jessica Berman new leader of National Women's Soccer League
Jessica Berman, a former executive for the NHL and the National Lacrosse League, has been named commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League.
Angel City FC: Eni Aluko on working for the Los Angeles franchise
«Natalie Portman is my boss,» says Eni Aluko, who has become accustomed to a star-studded workforce since relocating to Los Angeles as sporting director of Angel City FC.
Union, Aguilera, Zoe join Angel City FC investor group
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer Christina Aguilera, actor Gabrielle Union and designer Rachel Zoe are included in a new group of investors in National Women's Soccer League expansion team Angel City.