Major Link Soccer: Rose colored glasses

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty ImagesIt’s early still, and OL Reign haven’t yet hit the regular season, but Rose Lavelle seems ready to take NWSL by storm this season. In 2021 Lavelle was very good, but her impact wasn’t on the stat sheet. Through three Challenge Cup games she’s already matched her goals and assists total from last season, and doesn’t look likely to slow down any time soon as her goal secured a win against Portland this weekend. The Seattle Sounders also won on the road on Saturday, while Tacoma Defiance drew then fell to North Texas SC on penalties, because that’s a thing in the new development league. Other stuff happened, notably Liverpool Women securing the Championship title and promotion back into the FAWSL. Welcome back, Reds.

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