FootyPop: Lindsey Horan and Lyon Advance to the Champions League Finals

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We’re back with another weekly round-up of women’s soccer news. In the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals, Barcelona beat Chelsea, and Lyon beat PSG, setting up an epic rematch between the two giants. Barcelona and Lyon will go head to head in the final at the end of May. There were a ton of goals in the NWSL per usual, with Sophia Smith leading the charts in goals scored. Keep on reading for this week’s full recap.

 

High of the Weekend 

Olivia Moultrie is the youngest player to make 50 regular-season appearances. She’s paved the way for many other talented young players to go pro, and it’s a big milestone to reach 50 professional appearances at only 18 years old. 

 

Low of the Weekend

Luana of the Orlando Pride was placed on the season-ending injury list after being diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. She’ll undergo treatment immediately.

The support from the entire league has been great to see, and we’re right there, too, wishing her all the best through treatment. 

 

News of the Weekend 

Lindsey Horan has advanced to the UEFA Women’s Champions League finals with Lyon! The team beat PSG 2-1 in the second leg of the semifinals, bringing…

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