The World’s Game: NWSL Players Abroad
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is a ten-team Division-I women’s professional soccer league featuring national team players from the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Based in Chicago, the NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association, Federation of Mexican Football and the United States Soccer Federation.
Soccer News: Check out how NWSL players abroad did last week in a roundup of the league’s players out on loan.
Australia (Westfield W-League)
Boston Breakers forward Kyah Simon completed all 90 minutes for Sydney FC in a 3-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.
Chicago Red Stars midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo started and played all 90 minutes for Perth Glory FC in a 4-0 loss to Melbourne City FC.
Houston Dash defender Ellie Brush featured all 90 minutes for Canberra United in a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory FC.
Orlando Pride forward Jasmyne Spencer started and played all 90 minutes for Sydney FC during a 3-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.
Portland Thorns FC defender Clare Polkinghorne capped the scoring with her goal in the 63rd minute of a 3-0 victory for Brisbane Roar over Sydney FC.
Orlando Pride defender Stephanie Catley helped Melbourne City earn a 4-0 shutout win against Perth Glory FC.
Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos was in net for Sydney FC in a 3-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.
Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hayley Kopmeyer earned the shutout for Brisbane Roar in a 3-0 victory against Sydney FC.
Seattle Reign FC defender Kendall Fletcher started and played all 90 minutes for Canberra United in a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory FC.
Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock scored for Melbourne City FC in a 4-0 win over Perth Glory FC.
Sky Blue FC midfielder Sarah Killion started and played all 90 minutes for Adelaide United in a 5-1 win against Newcastle Jets.
Sky Blue FC defender Caitlin Foord featured for the entire game for Perth Glory FC in a 4-0 loss to Melbourne City FC.
Sky Blue FC midfielder Nikki Stanton played all 90 minutes for Perth Glory FC in a 4-0 loss against Melbourne City FC.
Washington Spirit midfielder Christine Nairn completed the 90 minutes for Melbourne Victory FC during a 3-0 loss to Canberra United.
Washington Spirit midfielder Hayley Raso picked up a yellow card in the 43rd minute of a 3-0 loss for Melbourne Victory FC against Canberra United.
Washington Spirit defender Caprice Dydasco played all 90 minutes for Newcastle Jets in a 5-1 loss to Adelaide United.
Washington Spirit defender Megan Oyster was on the field the entire game for Newcastle Jets during a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Adelaide United.
Western New York Flash midfielder Abby Dahlkemper scored twice for Adelaide United to lead her loan team to a 5-1 win over Newcastle Jets.
Western New York Flash midfielder Michelle Heyman did not play for Canberra United in a 3-0 victory against Melbourne Victory FC.
Germany (Frauen Bundesliga)
Boston Breakers midfielder Kristie Mewis came on as a substitute in the 61st minute of a 2-0 victory for FC Bayern Munchen over Turbine Potsdam.
