Beckie, Sinclair, Rodríguez, Sugita Called up for FIFA International Window

September 30, 2022 - PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Thorns FC announced today that four players have been called up by their respective national teams to play friendlies in the upcoming FIFA international wind ow. Forwards Janine Beckie and Christine Sinclair will represent Canada, midfielder Rocky Rodríguez will join Costa Rica, and Hina Sugita is set to participate with Japan. Beckie (96 caps), Sinclair (317 caps) and Canada will play a pair of matches at Estadio Municipal de Chapín in Spain, facing Argentina on Oct. 6 and Morocco on O... Full Story


September 30, 2022 - KANSAS CITY - Even though the Kansas City Current (10-5-6, 36pts, 3rd place) have already clinched a spot in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs Sunday, the club still has plenty to play for in its final match of the 2022 regular season. In the squad's last test before postseason play, the Current visit Racing Louisville (4-9-8, 20pts, 10th place) Saturday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. CT. Saturday's match will be streamed globally on Twitch and broadcast locally on ESPN Kansas City Radio, 94.5 FM, 1510 AM. Kansas C... Full Story

September 30, 2022 - PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Thorns FC have signed defender Becky Sauerbrunn to a contract for the 2023 NWSL season, it was announced today. "Our team is a special team and Becky is big part of that - her leadership, her experience, and how she's respected by her teammates are all key ingredients to what makes her a critical piece of our success," said Karina LeBlanc, Thorns FC general manager. "Becky had the option to pursue free agency and we are grateful she made a commitment to this club. We wanted to make sure that we c... Full Story

September 30, 2022 - The Houston Dash will take their final road trip of the regular season this weekend as the team travels to the nation's capital to face the Washington Spirit with a spot in the 2022 NWSL playoffs on the line. Houston can clinch the first playoff berth in team history with a win or a draw on Saturday night. The Dash could also clinch a playoff berth Friday night if the North Carolina Courage draw or lose against San Diego Wave FC. Saturday's Dash vs. Spirit match will stream live on Paramount+ and Twitch for intern... Full Story

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• Beckie, Sinclair, Rodríguez, Sugita Called up for FIFA International Window - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) September 30
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• Review: ESPN documentary on NWSL provides a recap of known facts, important reminder of failures - NWSL Portland Oregonian (September 30)
  
• Podcast: Playoff for KC Current; Sporting wait for next year - NWSL Kansas City Star (September 30)
  
• Jonquel Jones, WNBA players call out league, FIBA for scheduling as injuries pile up - WNBA Yahoo Sports (September 30)
  
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• Portland Thorns at Gotham FC: How to watch; what to watch for - NWSL Portland Tribune (September 30)
  
• Surging KC Current are barreling toward the NWSL playoffs - NWSL Kansas City Star (September 29)
  
• The case for Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith to win NWSL MVP - NWSL Portland Oregonian (September 29)
  
• Wings players' overseas play in jeopardy amid new WNBA rule and Brittney Griner issues - WNBA Dallas Morning News (September 29)
  
• Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas helps US top Serbia, move into World Cup semis - WNBA Hartford Courant (September 29)
  
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