Gift Monday scored the winner for Washington Spirit as they overcame the Chicago Stars 3-2 in NWSL action on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Spirit were on the front foot in the 30th minute when Allyson Schlegel put the ball into her own net. Julia Angela Grosso then levelled for the Stars five minutes later but it was short-lived as Ivory Coast forward Rosemonde Kouassi put the...
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has completed a transfer to National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit, Afrosport reports. Abiodun joins Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers on a three-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Abiodun bid the Pittsburgh Panthers fans farewell on Monday and was thrilled with the new phase her career is presenting as she also highlights Washington's zeal...
Barbra Banda was in celebratory mood as her lone strike earned Orlando Pride a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit to hand them their first-ever NWSL championship title, Afrosport reports. The Zambian forward has been a class apart in her first season in the United States and scored for the third consecutive game in the NWSL playoffs when she finished off brilliantly in the 37th minute. Banda...
The United States Soccer Federation has announced that Michelle Kang has pledged $30 million to support women's and girl’s teams in the country over the next five years, Afrosport reports. Kang, who is the owner of NWSL side Washington Spirit, is known for her philanthropic efforts in women's sports in America having donated $4 million to the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team back in July. Her...
Barbra Banda says Orlando Pride deserve to be in the NWSL final after defeating Kansas City Current 3-2 in Sunday’s playoff semi-final at Inter&Co Stadium, Afrosport reports. The Zambian forward made her mark once again with a goal and assist for Brazil legend Marta to send the Pride to their first-ever playoff final where they will take on 2021 champions Washington Spirit. Banda has been in...
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