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RAJ Sports Announces Executive Hires

October 23, 2024 - PORTLAND, Ore. - RAJ Sports, the sports investment platform for the Bhathal Family, owners and operators of Portland Thorns FC and the new Portland WNBA franchise, announced two new executive hires today naming Mike Whitehead as Managing Director of RAJ Sports and Karina LeBlanc as Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth Development. RAJ Sports focuses on investment opportunities in sports and sports-related properties and will provide operational and advisory support from an ownership level on the Bhathal Family's spor... Full Story

Chicago Red Stars Unveil New Name and Crest

October 23, 2024 - CHICAGO - The Chicago Red Stars, Chicago's premier professional women's soccer club, unveiled their new name and crest today. Going forward, the club will be known as Chicago Stars Football Club. "As the stewards of this club, Laura Ricketts, the ownership group and the leadership team believe it is time to evolve our identity as a symbol of this new chapter," said Karen Leetzow, Chicago Stars FC president. "It is our intent going forward to honor the legacy made by past players, fans and associates, while carving a new p... Full Story

Alyssa Naeher Earns Third 2024 National Women's Soccer League Impact Save of the Week Honor

October 22, 2024 - CHICAGO - Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher, earned her third National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Deloitte Impact Save of the Week honor of 2024, the league announced today. In the 88th minute of Chicago's match on the road against the Washington Spirit October 20, Chicago midfielder Bea Franklin was brought to the ground as she battled for possession. The Spirit used the opportunity to reverse the ball's path and go on the attack, sending a pass into the midfield. Another long ball into open space was brought... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

October 22, 2024 - This past week the New York Liberty won their first Women's National Basketball championship, the ECHL added Greensboro as an expansion team for the 2025-26 season, and the National Women's Soccer team in Boston announced it will be known as BOS Nation FC. Highlights from this week come from the Women's National Basketball Association, NBA G League, ECHL, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, United States Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Nationa... Full Story

• Player Spotlight: The Spanish Magician, Claudia Zornoza - Utah Royals FC (October 23)
  
• RAJ Sports Announces Executive Hires - Portland Thorns FC (October 23)
  
• Chicago Red Stars Unveil New Name and Crest - Chicago Stars FC (October 23)
  
• Alyssa Naeher Earns Third 2024 National Women's Soccer League Impact Save of the Week Honor - Chicago Stars FC (October 22)
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (October 22)
  
• Orlando Pride Announces NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal Details - Orlando Pride (October 21)
  
• First NWSL Playoff Match at CPKC Stadium Set for November 9 - Kansas City Current (October 21)
  
• Angel City Football Club Draws Utah Royals FC in Final Home Match of the 2024 NWSL Regular Season - Angel City FC (October 20)
  
• Utah Royals Draw Final Road Game at Angel City FC 1-1 - Utah Royals FC (October 20)
  
• Chicago Red Stars Fall to Washington Spirit, 2-0 - Chicago Stars FC (October 20)
  
• Orlando Pride Falls on the Road to Host NJ/NY Gotham FC - Orlando Pride (October 20)
  
• Preview: Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars - Chicago Stars FC (October 20)
  
• Watch Orlando Pride at Gotham FC on ESPN - Orlando Pride (October 20)
  
• What to Watch for as the Orlando Pride Take on Gotham FC on the Road - Orlando Pride (October 20)
  
• Bay FC Downs North Carolina Courage 1-0 at PayPal Park Behind Late Winner by Abby Dahlkemper - Bay FC (October 19)
  
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following National Women's Soccer League teams:

Angel City FC - Los Angeles, California
Bay FC - San Jose, California
Chicago Stars FC - Chicago, Illinois
Houston Dash - Houston, Texas
Kansas City Current - Kansas City, Missouri
NJ/NY Gotham FC - Harrison, New Jersey
North Carolina Courage - Cary, North Carolina
Orlando Pride - Orlando, Florida
Portland Thorns FC - Portland, Oregon
Racing Louisville FC - Louisville, Kentucky
San Diego Wave FC - San Diego, California
Seattle Reign FC - Seattle, Washington
Utah Royals FC - Salt Lake City, Utah
Washington Spirit - Washington, District of Columbia
BOS Nation FC * - Boston, Massachusetts

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• Former Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc adds to responsibilities with Portland sports group - Winnipeg Free Press (October 23)
  
• Chicago Red Stars unveil new team name, crest for 2025 season - Chicago Tribune (October 23)
  
• Red Stars get new name: Chicago Stars FC - Chicago Sun Times (October 23)
  
• VIDEO: Jasmyne Spencer Inspirationally: GameChangers Presented by Ally - YouTube (October 23)
  
• VIDEO: Temwa Chawinga Scores against Every NWSL Team - YouTube (October 22)
  
• The Sports Report: Dodgers are headed to the World Series - Los Angeles Times (October 21)
  
• Courage drop final road match of 2024 to Bay FC, 1-0 - WRAL (October 21)
  
• VIDEO: GK Save by DiDi Haracic - YouTube (October 21)
  
• VIDEO: GK Save by DiDi Haracic - YouTube (October 21)
  
• VIDEO: GK Save by DiDi Haracic - YouTube (October 21)
  
• VIDEO: GK Save by Mandy Haught - YouTube (October 21)
  
• Chicago Red Stars fall to the Washington Spirit 2-0 - Chicago Tribune (October 21)
  
• All Today's National Women's Soccer League Headlines