![]() ![]() □ALEX MORGAN GOAL□ doubles San Diego's lead!! /GGAUaNnISa Not having the goal-drought narrative hanging around before the postseason has to be a relief. Still, Morgan is a goal-scorer, through and through. Jokes about the curse of Fox Sports’ giant Morgan statue aside, she has still been productive on the top line thanks to her movement, ability to draw defenders and assist creation for her teammates (you’re welcome, USWNT teammate Trinity Rodman). Where to even begin this week? How about at the top congrats to San Diego Wave for being the first team to finally, officially clinch the playoffs - a move they did in style by rolling into Providence Park and walking out with a 2-0 win.Īlso good news for the Wave: One of those two goals was scored by Alex Morgan, her first goal for club or country since May. Meg’s Corner: NWSL is typically chaotic, but this is wild A shock trip to the playoffs could jumpstart that reinvention. ![]() Since Laura Ricketts took over as owner, there’s genuine reason for optimism in Bridgeview. ![]() The club said she’s “doing well” and “at home resting” on Sunday afternoon, although her status should be monitored before the trip to Kansas City. Davidson left the game for a trip to the hospital after taking a kick to the face. It wouldn’t be the 2023 Red Stars without adversity, though. Why not let the Red Stars into the playoffs, which they could very much do with winnable games away at Kansas City and a home finale against OL Reign? Why not let the team with by far the worst expected goal differential in the league (-17.6, Houston is second-worst at -5.2) - crash the playoffs? Who cares that top goalscorer Ella Stevens has just four goals? Did you see how Bianca St.Georges blazed past Louisville’s entire backline before confidently roofing her finish? It’s the season of chaos, a year lacking any meaningful front-runner. It’s actually not an easy save to make sliding towards your goal" /P0uWMYyd3g While writing I couldn't find Casey Krueger's incredible save/clearance to embed, so here's a reminder for everyone #NWSL #ChiStarsĪlyssa Naeher -"Credit to Casey to make that run on a cramping hamstring. Tack on the sustained organizational turmoil that was made public last year, and you could forgive any player for firmly fixing their focus on next season. The team struggled through the first half of the season, with a poor defensive record (41 goals conceded, 10 more than anyone else) possibly sinking the World Cup dreams of Casey Krueger and Tierna Davidson and leaving Chicago firmly fixed to the bottom of the table. When Mallory Swanson suffered a torn patellar tendon, all hope seemed lost for the Red Stars in 2023. To tell us more is our midwestern expert Jeff Rueter… For Chicago, it’s not over until it’s over While things are looking bleak for Kansas City, the other basement-dwelling team for most of the season actually looks like it has a fighting chance. The Current will be watching closely and hoping for a draw as the team needs OL Reign, Houston Dash, Orlando, LA, Racing Louisville, and Chicago to all stay below 28 points to have a shot at extending its season. Following its loss to the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday, Kansas City avoided being eliminated from the postseason, but it isn’t out of the woods yet as Angel City FC and Orlando close out the week. Let’s start with what’s on the line tonight. Playoff Picture or Abstract Art? Kansas City is caught up in other’s currents If you want it earlier, start every week with Full Time delivered to your inbox. This is the digital version of Full Time. ![]()
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