NWSL awards Kansas City club as Utah folds
The National Women's Soccer League is returning to Kansas City, with the club assuming the player rights and operations of the Utah Royals.
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The National Women's Soccer League is returning to Kansas City, with the club assuming the player rights and operations of the Utah Royals.
United States defender Samantha Johnson has come out of retirement to join W-League club Melbourne City.
New Manchester United signing Christian Press said working manager Casey Stoney was a massive draw to the club for her.
"It was definitely the most toxic environment I've ever worked in," said Rebecca Cade, who worked as a sideline reporter for RSL in 2018.
Dell Loy Hansen has been under pressure since a report from the Athletic detailed his repeated use of racist language.
RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen will take a leave of absence from the club's operations amid investigations into allegations that he used racist language.
Kelley O'Hara is used to answering questions, but she'll be on the other side of the mic as host of the "Just Women's Sports Podcast."
Portland reached the semifinals of the NWSL's Challenge Cup with a stunning upset of North Carolina, while Houston beat Utah on penalties.
Three of four match officials joined players in kneeling during the national anthem before an NWSL game between the Houston Dash and Utah Royals FC.
The monthlong Challenge Cup begins June 27 and will feature all nine NWSL teams playing in Utah as soccer restarts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago Red Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Houston Dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
North Carolina Courage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Orlando Pride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Portland Thorns FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OL Reign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sky Blue FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Utah Royals FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Washington Spirit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |