The US is one step closer to qualifying for the Olympics, finally. Women’s leagues around the world are showing their value and drawing increased investment, while putting a legitimately great product on the field and the screen. The situation with Angel City FC, NWSL and the allegations against David Dobrik is still murky as hell, but it’s not looking particularly good for anyone involved.

Seattle/Tacoma

Leyva is making up for lost time after injury and the pandemic took much of his 2020 season away from him. After an injury derailed his 2020 season, Sounders’ youngster Danny Leyva is determined to prove himself in 2021 | The Seattle Times

A panel of elite, professional soccer players – Seattle Sounder Cristian Roldan (formerly UW Husky), OL Reign Samantha Hiatt (Kirkland local), Seattle Sounder Kelyn Rowe (Federal Way local), Portland Thorn Morgan Weaver (University Place local), and retired Portland Thorn Katherine Reynolds (Medina local) will share what it takes to reach the next level of competition, on and off the field.