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Angel City FC hires Alexander Straus as next coach; will join at the end of May

1 week ago | equalizersoccer.com | Rachael Kriger

Angel City FC has their next head coach. The National Women’s Soccer League club announced on Thursday that Alexander Straus has been hired, and will join the team at the end of May. Sam Laity has been managing the team as interim coach, with Angel City posting a 2-2-0 record. This is the first time that Angel City has gone unbeaten in its first four matches. Mark Parsons, Angel City sporting director, said that Straus fits the “profile” of what the club was looking for in its next head coach.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce had a strong debut for the USWNT. Can she be the starting keeper?

2 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Evan Davis

This is an extraordinary fact to process. United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has blooded the most talent in her first 20 games in charge since the team was invented. When she committed last May to boosting the senior development pipeline for the U.S., she has stuck to her guns. Two more players earned their first caps against Brazil at SoFi Stadium on Saturday. One, goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, represented another shocking fact.
Highlights from the NWSL Players Association’s newly published collective bargaining agreement

2 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Evan Davis

The journey to the release of the new collective bargaining agreement between the National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association has been a long one, ever since news broke late last summer that the league and the players had struck a new deal more than two years ahead of schedule.
United States set to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, co-hosting with “Concacaf partners”

2 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Rachael Kriger

On Thursday, the U.S. Soccer Federation learned its intention to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup would come to fruition. FIFA held its annual UEFA Congress that the United States and “Concacaf partners” were the sole bid for the 2031 tournament. It would be the third time the U.S. hosted the women’s World Cup, also earning the nod in 1999 and 2003. “As part of the bidding process we received one bid for ‘31 and one valid bid for ‘35.
For Hayes, the USWNT is full steam ahead

3 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Evan Davis

Emma Hayes doesn’t have an off switch, and she seems to know it. The U.S. women’s national team head coach clearly enjoyed her time speaking with media in Los Angeles over the weekend, ahead of the first of two friendlies the side will play against Brazil in this current international window.
Anchor of the Midfield: Analyzing Kiki Pickett’s key defensive midfield role for Bay FC

3 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Blair Newman

Defensive midfield is not an easy position to adapt to. For more attacking players, the defensive duties associated with the role can stretch concentration and stamina to breaking point. For technically skilled defenders, playing higher up — with the game no longer in front of them and pressure from multiple directions — becomes a challenge their ball-playing qualities can’t handle.
Angel City, Houston Dash ink Brazilian international signings

4 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Rachael Kriger

Angel City FC and the Houston Dash made international signings from Brazil this week. The Los-Angeles-based club signed midfielder Maiara Niehues, who most recently featured for Sporting CP in Portugal. The 20-year-old inked a three-year deal through the 2027 NWSL season. Meanwhile, Houston Dash added Rebeca Costa da Silva from Cruzeiro in Brazil. The 19-year-old signed a three-year deal, with an option for 2028.
San Diego, Portland make international signings

4 weeks ago | equalizersoccer.com | Rachael Kriger

The San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns have bolstered their rosters with international signings. San Diego signed Colombian international Daniela Arias to a two-year deal, with a club option for 2027. She joined on an undisclosed fee from Corinthians Femenino in Brazil. Meanwhile, the Portland Thorns added Canadian midfielder Marie-Yasmine “Mimi” Alidou from Benfica in Portugal. Her deal is the same; two years, with an option for 2027.
Mark Krikorian to leave Washington Spirit

1 month ago | equalizersoccer.com | Evan Davis

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Geyse loaned to Gotham FC from Manchester United

1 month ago | equalizersoccer.com | Evan Davis

Brazilian attacker Geyse will spend the 2025 season with NJ/NY Gotham FC on loan from Manchester United, the club announced on Monday. An option to make the move permanent was included as part of the deal. Geyse, who turns 27 this week, spent a year at Barcelona before her transfer to Manchester in the summer of 2023. She logged 472 minutes across nine appearances in the WSL this season, scoring a goal and notching two assists.