Aerial Powers Surgery Update

June 18, 2021 - MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced guard Aerial Powers underwent surgery this morning to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in her right thumb. The surgery was performed by Dr. Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and is expected to keep Powers sidelined for 8-10 weeks. The injury occurred during the 80-64 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, June 12. A timeline for her return to activity will be established at a later date and further updates wil... Full Story


June 18, 2021 - Key Transactions Since the Pride's Challenge Cup clash with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the Club has added FIFA World Cup Champion midfielder Allie Long from OL Reign and French international Gaëtane Thiney on loan from Paris FC through the remainder of the NWSL season. In addition, the New Jersey-based side added its third overall draft pick in UNC alumna Brianna Pinto, who signed a two-year deal. Recent Form Gotham currently sits in fourth place in the league table with a record of 2-1-1. Most recently, Gotham took on O... Full Story

June 18, 2021 - TACOMA, WA - OL Reign take on the North Carolina Courage at Sahlen's Stadium WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday June 19 at 1:00 p.m. PT. WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 19 at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be available to watch on CBS in the United States and Twitch internationally. 2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS (W-D-L): OL Reign: 1-2-1 (4 points, eighth place), North Carolina Courage 1-2-1 (4 points, seve... Full Story

June 18, 2021 - TACOMA, WA -OL Reign forward Nicole Momiki has been named to the Japan Women's National Football Team's 18-player roster for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 25-year-old had a strong showing last week over the June FIFA international match window when Japan took on Ukraine and Mexico. Momiki played and scored a goal in each game, continuing the trend of scoring a goal each game she has played for Japan this year. She has made a total of 35 appearances and scored 14 goals for Japan. Japan will be competing in Group E in ... Full Story

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• Connecticut Sun wing Kaila Charles heating up in second season - WNBA New London Day (June 19)
  
• Gameday preview: Lynx go for two in a row at Dallas - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 19)
  
• Lynx guard Aerial Powers has thumb surgery, will miss 8-10 weeks - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 19)
  
• CT Sun: single-game tickets on sale Friday - WNBA Connecticut Post (June 19)
  
• Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster - WNBA New York Newsday (June 18)
  
• SportsBeat KC: podcast of the week on Sporting KC, NWSL team - NWSL Kansas City Star (June 18)
  
• Portland Timbers, Thorns back from break, nearing full capacity: Soccer weekend - NWSL Portland Oregonian (June 18)
  
• Spirit's Saori Takarada named to Japan Olympic roster - NWSL Washington Times (June 18)
  
• Racing Louisville: 2 key signees available for first 100% capacity game - NWSL Louisville Courier-Journal (June 18)
  
• Sky's Candace Parker to pay homage to local basketball legends in style - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (June 18)
  
• Sky win fourth straight - WNBA Chicago Daily Herald (June 18)
  
• 'Relax and play.' Lynx, McBride respond to Reeve's urging with first road win. - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 18)
  
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