Blair Newman is a Women's Soccer Analyst at The Equalizer. He specializes in covering the USWNT, the NWSL, and major European leagues, bringing insights from his experience as a scout for professional clubs. Blair's work has been featured in Equalizer Soccer, where he explores themes in competitive sports and the sports business.
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By: Blair Newman
History tells us not to place too much importance on the U.S. Women's National Team's friendly results. Before beating all comers to win Olympic Gold in 2024, their preparations wrapped up with an underwhelming 0-0 draw against Costa Rica. And at the previous Olympics in Tokyo in 2021, the USWNT went in looking virtually unbeatable before suffering one of their worst-ever losses in a competitive fixture, in which Sweden hammered them 3-0 in the opening group game.
Kansas City has allowed 13 goals across six matches. Last year, the Current gave up 13 goals all season.
By: Blair Newman
For most teams, the idea of playing two natural attackers at fullback would be filled with risk — defensively, these players would become vulnerable targets for the opposition. The theory is not quite so problematic for Gotham FC, who have fielded Midge Purce and Guro Reiten respectively on the right and left side of their back four in recent weeks, winning three consecutive games, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Approximately a quarter of the way into the 2026 National Women's Soccer League campaign, teams are starting to showcase their identities. Some stand out in a good way; others for all the wrong reasons. Some have made big changes, while others prioritize continuity. Here, we'll round up what's working and what isn't for all the teams, as well as the key players, surprise stories, and special roles that have made an impact thus far.
Fullback is one of those soccer terminologies that hangs around through tradition and nothing more. There really isn't much “back” about these players in the modern game; many of them spend most of their time, and are far more effective, going forward. Denver Summit, over the last few weeks, have shown just how important these players can be in an attacking sense.
By: Blair Newman
Thinking of the most significant moments in the in recent years, the 2024 signings of Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga by the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current, respectively, are obvious. Both players were essential in turning solid contenders into winning machines. Of the tactical tweaks, the Portland Thorns' decision to play Sophia Wilson as a lone striker in 2022 stands out — Wilson, liberated, went from good to great as the Thorns won their third NWSL Championship.
With one year to go before the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, it's time for an early assessment of how the favorites for the competition are looking. It goes without saying that the United States will be in the mix, but given that we at
With one year to go before the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, now is the time to assess the contenders. We at The Equalizer went through the favorites earlier this week, so here we shall take a look at the outsiders: Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden.
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By: Blair Newman
The Boston Legacy have shown a clear preference for operating with a back three in their inaugural campaign. Head coach Filipa Patão typically sets the team up with three center-backs, wing-backs on each side, two central midfielders and a fluid front three. But there is a case for them to alter their system.
