A lot of news from this past week. Some good, some bad, some really ugly.
México
Chivas manager Juan Pablo Alfaro was named Player of the Match in their 2-2 draw against Rayadas. No, none of that was mistyped.
Aylin Aviléz will miss at least a week in concussion protocol for an injury she suffered in the Clásico Regio. She also suffered a lacerated eyelid. (Rayadas)
Stefany Mayor missed the Clásico Regio with a grade two sprain to her right ankle. Her recovery will be monitored, and no timetable is set for her return.
Celeste Espino ruptured her ACL in her left knee, and will miss approximately nine months. (Chivas)
Scarlett Camberos transferred from Club América to Angel City FC, hopefully ending the awful situation she was put in by a stalker. In América’s statement, it’s revealed that the person who did this was subject to 36 hours of house arrest - apparently the maximum allowed under Mexican law.
Selene Cortés posted screenshots of some of the harassment she has received. It’s as gross as you’d imagine.
Several teams wore jerseys with the names of inspirational women in their lives, which is always so cool to see.
Rest of the World
San Diego Wave FC signed Melanie Barcenas, the youngest ever player to sign in the NWSL. (San Diego Wave FC)
The Utah Royals have “promised to help cover costs of getting out-of-state abortion care for all club employees”. (KSL.com)
México National Team forward Katie Johnson made her 100th appearance in NWSL.
This weekend was a banner weekend for women’s soccer not only in México but around the world as well. For starters, 18,900 showed up for the Clásico Nacional.
The Clásico Regio drew 30,877 in attendance.
Over 27,000 were in attendance for Manchester United’s 4-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford. (Manchester United)
Angel City FC’s home opener was a sellout.
The San Diego Wave set an opening day record of 30,854 tickets sold.
Don’t ever let them tell you no one pays attention to women’s soccer.
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