It hasn’t been what you might call a slow NWSL offseason: between two-time championship winning FC Kansas City folding and being replaced by the Utah Royals, an exciting finish to NCAA soccer this past weekend, and some exciting international friendlies, there’s plenty to keep any Thorns fan busy—not to mention plenty of MLS drama besides. You might be forgiven for skipping out on some of our players’ offseason Australian vacations. That would be a mistake.
The W-League is fast-paced, physical and competitive league stacked with international experience and a really scary selection of young Australian talent. It’s a lot of fun to watch.