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NEW FEATURE | 2026: The year of Marie Müller & one helluva comeback
"Then it happened, my world collapsed and I was like 'I'm in the wrong movie right now.'"
"It was completely new. I never had an injury like this. It was tough because I was so close to debuting for Germany."
"Making my debut was a dream I've had since I was a little girl."
Are the Utah Royals the best story in the NWSL? I sat down with Sean Moran of the Royal Riot podcast to discuss why the club has been so successful in 2026 and key players and matchups for the top of the table clash.
Melina is back with everyone's favorite segment: Melina's Corner.
We do a deep dive into the same issues facing the Portland Thorns and what caused the 1-3 loss at Kansas City Current.
What needs to be cleaned up ahead of URFC game? She breaks it down.
Portland Thorns Head Coach Robert Vilahamn: BOTH OF THEM ARE BACK IN THE ROSTER, which is good news."
On this episode of the Rose City Breakdown, we are joined by Sara Ach of the WOSO Show (The Women's Soccer Show), play-by-play for Stanford and Cal soccer, and the international NWSL broadcast to preview the Portland Thorns and Bay FC matchup.
In Melina's corner, her film session covers the entirety of the 0-0 draw versus Angel City FC.
Melina discusses what's missing in the midfield, slow second half starts, if the metrics/statistics are finally catching up to the team, and summer transfer window priorities.
In the last half of the show, I am joined by Trebor Tracy of Angels on Parade to preview the matchup between Angel City FC and Portland Thorns.
Robert Vilahamn speaks on availability updates, what changes he'd like to see after the Chicago Stars match, his early season takeaways, Racing Louisville matchup, and more.
"Many pieces have been great, but many pieces with performance not where we want to be - data not the strongest either, but that's fine, it'll take time."
Mimi Alidou discusses her role, the success of the front four, Jessie Fleming's impact, and much more.
Role: "I've had a lot of conversations with the coach, he's honest and transparent.
Jessie Fleming's impact: "She's very underrated... She does everything right... That's the model you want to follow and be like... You can feel her presence without speaking."
The No. 1 ranked Portland Thorns head on the road to take on No. 15 Racing Louisville.
To preview the matchup on this episode of The Rose City Breakdown, we are joined by Butchertown Rundown's Brendan Devine.
We discuss the early struggles Racing is facing, Bev Yanez's impact on young talent, the attacking line of Emma Sears, Sarah Weber, and Kayla Fischer, key matchups, and much more.
Does Louisville have an answer for Sophia Wilson, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, and Olivia Moultrie?
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The Rose City Breakdown
🎙️Melina finally has a new microphone!
🌊Preview with Abe Zepeda of SanDiego.Futbol
🌹By the numbers: Portland Thorns 2-1 win at Angel City FC recap
NEW | Carolyn Calzada's memorable Portland Thorns debut
CC: "It's just so exciting & I can't wait for what's to come."
Robert Vilahamn: "I was so impressed by her, she was doing everything right."
🌹First Start
⚽️First Assist
🌹Player of the Game