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This week was a whirlwind. We received the USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies with a pleasant surprise in the inclusion of Julie Ertz, watched the second-weekend NWSL action with some great goals and saves, and heard some not-so-great news about one team in particular. So, without further ado, here\u2019s this week\u2019s women\u2019s soccer news.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Let\u2019s gooooooo \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 pic.twitter.com\/qKPuFT6E5p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 National Women\u2019s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JULIE ERTZ! She is back! After a long hiatus due to injury and pregnancy, Coach Andonovski included her on the USWNT\u2019s roster for its upcoming friendlies against Ireland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 30-year-old is still figuring out her situation with an NWSL team but has been practicing with an MLS Academy team. We\u2019re stoked to see Ertz back in action and hopefully dominating the midfield again for the United States!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n To Whom It May Concern: pic.twitter.com\/z45OX5Rx0v<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nicole Minniss (@nomychaa) March 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The mother of NWSL draftee Mykiaa Minniss came out with a statement about how the Kansas City Current treated her daughter, and it\u2019s quite alarming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No player should go through what Minniss did or have their love for the game diminished. All we can do is hope that the NWSL will get to the bottom of this and make sure that this doesn\u2019t happen again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NEW: Nike has introduced leak-proof technology to give athletes peace of mind during their periods. All 13 Nike-sponsored teams will have access to it at the World Cup, and anyone can buy products from the line through retail. More on the movement:<\/p>\n \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/0uOA6aAYvz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Gbz00Ri9wO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) March 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Another win for women! Nike is releasing new shorts with revolutionary leak-proof technology\u2013meaning no more stressing when players are on their periods<\/a>! Nike is making the shorts available for all their teams in the Women\u2019s World Cup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, the USWNT released its new kits for the World Cup\u2026 which are about equally as controversial as the last kit drop. The away kit is nice, but the home kit is what got fans riled up. It features a blue splatter paint pattern. Good thing our fav USWNT players can rock anything!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Katie McCabe will miss Arsenal\u2019s next match versus Everton due to the yellow card she received after this interaction with Chloe Kelly\ud83e\udee0 pic.twitter.com\/4MDxbDzdHE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Women\u2019s Transfer News (@womenstransfer) April 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This video is just an oof. Arsenal\u2019s Katie McCabe received a yellow card after Chloe Kelly stepped up to her to delay her throw-in, and McCabe bonked her in the head with the ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n .@annamoorhouse13<\/a> said NO \ud83d\ude45\u200d\u2640\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/vn6emDUZAI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 National Women\u2019s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Anna Moorehouse had a nice game against Angel City. She came up huge twice for the team, one was a PK save, and the other was an incredible tip of the ball over the bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If not for Moorehouse, Orlando might have been down more than just one goal at the end of the match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Talk about a clean finish, @_aryborges<\/a>. \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n 2-2 | #LOUvWAS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nFkVUa4Lz1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) April 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Racing Louisville was down 2-0 to Washington Spirit before half. But whatever plan they cooked up during halftime worked exactly as planned. Ary Borges hit this unreal strike to tie the game. The way the ball curves into the upper corner is INSANE. Can\u2019t wait to see more from her this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Yes, this goal might give our goal of the weekend above a run for its money. But what we\u2019re really focused on is Liah Williamson\u2019s filthy backheel assist to Frida Manuum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10 \u2013 @OLReign<\/a>‘s Jess Fishlock is the first player to score in all 10 @NWSL<\/a> regular seasons. Original. pic.twitter.com\/4KkJcJSFuu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OptaJack\u26bd\ufe0f (@OptaJack) April 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jess Fishlock scored in OL Reign\u2019s match against Gotham FC, which makes her the first player to score in all ten NWSL regular seasons!<\/span><\/p>\n We also have to honor Lynn William<\/a>s in this category. First, Williams is running around in what looks like the world\u2019s most uncomfortable arm brace, and next, she loses a boot! Nevertheless, Williams powered through and performed well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, April 8: USWNT vs. Ireland at 2:30 PM ET\/11:30 AM PT<\/span><\/p>\n Tuesday, April 11: USWNT vs. Ireland at 7:30 PM ET\/4:30 PM PT<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Renard \ud83e\udd1d Renard #FiersdetreBleues<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L3xVFBQVB6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Equipe de France F\u00e9minine (@equipedefranceF) April 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n France announced a new head coach in Herve Renard<\/a> after they sacked Corinne Diacre. Renards first big move was setting the roster for the international break, and he called in star defender Wendie Renard after she stepped away because of the team\u2019s leadership under Diacre! It\u2019s great to see the French national team head in a better direction.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Featured image via @USWNT<\/a> on Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHigh of the Weekend\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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