The NWSL season kicked off last weekend with a bang. From VAR controversies to late-game winners, there was enough drama for a month packed into 48 hours. So here we’ll highlight what to watch in the six NWSL matches this weekend.
Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns (April 1 at 12:50 PM ET)
Fully Bloomed?
The Portland Thorns were the big winners of Matchweek 1, putting together a complete performance against the Orlando Pride. The game was never competitive; it was hard to believe the teams were in the same league for large portions of the game.
The Thorns front was relentless, with Christine Sinclair turning back the clock and setting up multiple goal-scoring opportunities. Between the class tactics from Mike Norris and the quality throughout the roster, it’s inconceivable not to have Portland as the perennial title favorite heading into their championship game rematch.
Chicago Red Stars vs. Houston Dash (April 1 at 2:00 PM ET)
Mallory’s MVP Momentum
There isn’t any woman in the world in better form in the NWSL than Mallory Swanson. The 25-year-old is entering the prime of her career and is mesmerizing with the ball between her feet.
She dominated the San Diego Wave defense with her impressive pace and perfectly timed runs. Swanson buried a goal from the spot…
