The new season of the 2023 NWSL has kicked off, and it is already entertaining its fans. Last weekend, all the teams played the opening match, and it gave us some exciting results. A few were also a bit surprising, but in the end, fans loved the opening fixture.
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Moreover, there has been a surge in the popularity of the league in recent years. The fan base is growing a lot, and it is set to increase even more. The league is getting much more competitive and is ready to become the next big thing.
Not only the typical crowd, but many celebrities also follow the league very closely. They support their favorite teams and players. Moreover, several MLS stars are also big fans of the league, as they recently revealed their favorite superstars.
LA Galaxy stars reveal their favorite NWSL players
Recently, the LA Galaxy shared a clip on Twitter where several stars are being asked about their favorite NWSL player. The admin posted the clip with the caption, “Mad love for NWSL.” In the video, several Galaxy stars are being asked about their favorite players.
While revealing the names, Trinity Rodman was the name that was heard by a few players of Galaxy. In fact, Raheem Edwards had few words for the young starlet, “Trinity Rodman..I mean, she’s a striker, and she wears number 2. Fire..Fire.”
Mad love for @NWSL 🤝✨ pic.twitter.com/AkZ7WFFkxS
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) March 29, 2023
Besides this, several names, including Sydney Leroux of Angel City, Christian Sinclair and Sophia Smith of the Portland Thorns, and Taylor Kornieck of the San Diego Waves, were also mentioned by the LA players.
Former Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa revealed Marta as her favorite player, who is a forward for Orlando Pride, and Barcelona starlet Riqui Puig named Sofia Huerta. Midfielder Uri Rosell credited two names, including Maria Sanchez of the Houston Dash and Orlando Pride defender Celia Jiménez.
While the remaining players of the LA Galaxy picked Angel City stars Alyssa Thompson and DiDi Haracic and OL Reign midfielder Olivia Van der Jagt, one picked the USWNT superstar Alex Morgan as well. However, the name Trinity is quite an idol for many, which clearly indicates her popularity in the soccer world.
The search for wins continues
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While it was fun hearing the names of favorite NWSL players from the mouths of LA Galaxy players, they are yet to clinch a victory in the MLS. Greg Vanney’s side has played four games so far and hasn’t won a single one.
Split points.#LAGalaxy x @AngryOrchard pic.twitter.com/iGWzjvx5Wr
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) March 25, 2023
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They are currently sitting in 12th place with just three points after playing three draws and losing one. Moreover, the injury to their star player, Chicharito Hernandez, has surely affected them, as they have scored just two goals. Nevertheless, they must pick themselves up in order to compete for glory.
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