NWSL

  • Understanding The Pyramid 2024 – State of Women’s Soccer

    Well, hello there, SocTakes crowd. Remember me? It’s been a while. Even longer than before. Sorry about that, the pandemic, and life, and the universe, and everything, it all happened. You know the drill by now, it’s January February March April, which means the start of #HipsterManifesto season, and...
  • Racing

    Gallery: Thorns narrowly edge Racing at Lynn Family Stadium

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Goals by Sophia Smith and Hina Sugita helped the Portland Thorns to a 2-1 road win over Racing Louisville on Friday at Lynn Family Stadium. Alex Chidiac provided the lone tally for the hosts. Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbieMeh. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to...
  • Gotham FC

    Gallery: Gotham FC departs Lynn Family Stadium with 3 points

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Goals by Paige Monaghan and Taylor Smith helped lead Gotham FC to a 2-1 road win at Racing Louisville on Friday. Savannah DeMelo provided the lone tally for the hosts. Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbieMeh. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to exclusive content and supporter...
  • DeMelo

    Gallery: Racing Louisville holds off San Diego Wave after DeMelo golazo

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 27th-minute golazo by Racing Louisville FC’s Savannah DeMelo on a set piece was the difference between Racing Lou and San Diego Wave FC on Wednesday at Lynn Family Stadium, as the hosts held on to secure a 1-0 result. Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbieMeh. Support Soc...
  • Charley

    Gallery: Rodriguez, Charley strikes propel Thorns past Racing Lou

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Raquel Rodriguez spot kick before the half and a Simone Charley header after it lifted the visiting Portland Thorns to a 2-nil win over Racing Louisville on Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium. Portland’s Olivia Moultrie, 15, also debuted as the youngest player in NWSL history....
  • Lynn Williams

    Gallery: Lynn Williams brace lifts Courage over Racing Louisville

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lynn Williams’ first-half brace and an overall dominant performance by the North Carolina Courage carried the visitors to a 2-nil win over Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium on Wednesday evening. Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbieMeh. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to exclusive content and...
  • Racing Louisville FC

    Gallery: Racing Louisville FC shares points with Orlando Pride in debut

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In its first-ever meaningful match, expansion side Racing Louisville FC dueled the Orlando Pride to a memorable 2-2 draw Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium in NWSL Challenge Cup group play. After Louisville jumped in front early on a Cece Kizer strike, Orlando answered through Taylor Kornieck...
  • Rose Lavelle

    Jamie Smed’s Rose Lavelle photo featured on HYPE trading card

    View this post on Instagram Still can’t believe one of my photos was used for a trading card! Extra special when it’s a legend from your hometown @lavellerose 🙌🏼 A post shared by Jamie Smed (@jamiesmed) on Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28pm PST The work of Soc Takes staff...
  • women's open cup

    Why is there no Women’s Open Cup?

    “Is John back on his rant soapbox again?” Yes, yes he is. “Well, what is it this time?” It’s simple. There is still no Women’s Open Cup. You see, the U.S. Open Cup is kind of the greatest thing in American sports. Every single year, teams from all over...
  • state of American women

    State of American women’s soccer in 2018

    In 2018, the state of American women’s soccer is in an unusual position of stability. The NWSL has survived five seasons, and is entering its sixth in pretty good shape, United Women’s Soccer is growing at a healthy pace, and the WPSL has made a lot of changes to...
  • Soc Takes Pod - Neil Morris

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 38: Martin Rennie discussion with Neil Morris

    Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast host and WRAL Sports writer Neil Morris returns to the Soc Takes Pod to discuss the Indy Eleven’s hiring of new head coach Martin Rennie. Morris covered Rennie up close and personal from 2009-11 during Rennie’s tenure with the then-Carolina RailHawks. Co-hosts Aaron Gunyon and...
  • Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 8: From A to Z with Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Boca Raton FC director of communications and one of the sharpest soccer minds around, Kartik Krishnaiyer, joins Aaron, Nipun and Kevin to discuss literally every soccer league in America. Strap in and enjoy the ride. Listen: You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....