Maddie Metz, Author at Only Women's Soccer

Two Reasons Why the ESL Would Have Been Detrimental to Women’s Soccer

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021Maddie MetzEquality

If you did a not-so-cheerful double-take this week when hearing the news about the proposed European Super League (ESL), don’t worry, we at Only Women’s Soccer experienced a similar existential crisis. [If you were not aware of the ESL, check out this video by...

A 2021 Guide to Watching Women’s Soccer Around the World: Part II – Asia, Africa, Oceania, & South America

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021Maddie MetzLists

The world of women’s soccer has never been more exciting. Even though a pandemic has deprived us from watching from the stands, modern technology allows the dedicated fan a chance to fill up their calendars and stream women’s soccer fixtures almost every day of...

Fútbol Feminista – Women’s Soccer Has a New Name in Argentina

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Maddie MetzEquality, Leagues

With the most prestigious friendly tournament in women’s soccer in full swing, international competition is gearing up to get underway. Last year’s She Believes Cup brought all the passion and firepower that the United States soccer world harbors. With Japan dropping out due to...

Italy vs. Denmark – European Championship Qualification Game Analysis

January 31, 2021February 27, 2021Maddie MetzInternational

Game Analysis #7 Game Day: December 1st, 2020 Final Score: Italy 0-0 Denmark Game Recap Nothing can replace the passion of a game-winning strike. For a game without goals, the technical and defensive battle of Italy and Denmark brought the excitement. Rewards for...

The Pros and Cons of the NWSL Draft

January 16, 2021January 18, 2021Maddie MetzNWSL

In light of the recent NWSL draft, doubts and speculations surrounding the American Collegiate system have spread through social media. Catarina Macario, a record breaking Stanford midfielder, decided to forgo the draft altogether. Macario was picked up by Olympique Lyonnais, perhaps the best team...

A 2021 Guide to Watching Women’s Soccer Around the World: Part I – European & North American Leagues

January 10, 2021January 17, 2021Maddie MetzLists

Equality in Soccer for All Women – A Case Study of the Royal Spanish Football Federation

December 23, 2020February 18, 2021Maddie MetzEquality, Leagues, Primera División

The Primera División Femenina, the top division for women’s soccer in Spain, boasts some of the most amazing talents in the sport, with its national team already pushing 2019 World Cup winners the United States to their limits. The league is still in the...

Game Analysis #6: Arsenal vs. Chelsea – FA Cup Final 2016

November 7, 2020December 30, 2020Maddie MetzFA WSL

Game Analysis #6 May 14th, 2016 Final Score: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea The newly sponsored Vitality Women’s FA Cup final took place Sunday the first of November, 2020 between Everton and Manchester City. City was crowned champions after a well fought battle that lasted into extra time....

The Underrated Wizards of Spanish Women’s Soccer – FA WSL Edition

October 4, 2020December 30, 2020Maddie MetzLists

Part #2 Ona Batlle and Damaris Egurrola The Primera División Femenina, the top division for women’s soccer in Spain, boasts some of the most amazing talents in the sport, with it’s national team already pushing the United States to their limits. The league is...

England Lionesses – A Post-World Cup Analysis

September 20, 2020December 30, 2020Maddie MetzInternational

How the Lionesses Could Become World Champions The England Lionesses have become something of a mainstay in the recent years of women’s international soccer, reaching the third place game in two consecutive World Cups, and making numerous appearances in the higher stages of friendly...