The 2024 NWSL season is in full swing, and after an exciting matchday one, fans will surely be looking forward to more of the same on matchday two. Meanwhile, the UEFA Women's Champions League will have another round of games coming up, with some of the ties not fully decided after the quarter-finals first leg.
Here's all you need to know ahead of another week in women's football.
What to watch in women's football: March 22 to March 24
NWSL
Another round of NWSL games is coming up this week, with Friday featuring a double header. First up on the docket is Orlando Pride vs Angel City. The hosts come into this game having drawn 2-2 to Racing Louisville in their season opener, while the visitors were beaten 1-0 by Bay in an all-California clash last weekend. After that, Utah Royals, who lost their season opener 2-0 to Chicago Red Stars, will welcome a North Carolina Courage side who cruised to a 5-1 victory over Houston Dash.
Saturday will feature four games, including San Diego Wave making their official NWSL start when they host Kansas City Current. On Sunday, NY/NJ Gotham, who faced the Wave in the NWSL Challenge Cup earlier this month, will likewise get their regular campaign fully underway on the road against Portland Thorns.
WSL
Several big games will be taking place in the WSL this weekend. On Saturday, it's another installment of the Manchester Derby as Manchester City, who are in the hunt for the WSL title this season, host fourth-placed Manchester United. A win for City would help them to temporarily take over top spot before Chelsea's match against West Ham on Sunday.
Sunday's games include another edition of the Merseyside Derby and struggling Everton will face a stern challenge against a Liverpool side who have won three on the spin as they hope to steadily work their way up the table. Other matches taking place on Sunday include West Ham vs Chelsea, and Aston Villa vs Arsenal.
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Fans treated to a real spectacle on matchday one of 2024 NWSL season
Many fans were eagerly awaiting the start of the 2024 NWSL season, and matchday one certainly did not disappoint. A whopping 23 goals were scored in the six games played (which is a bit under four per match), including nine, yes nine, in the opening and historic match starring Kansas City and Portland Thorns. In fact, only two games - Seattle Reign vs Washington Spirit and Angel City vs Bay - finished with less than two goals scored between both teams.
Asisat Oshoala makes history in NWSL
Last weekend saw Bay FC make its official debut as the team faced fellow California-based side Angel City. There has been a lot of buzz about Bay, especially due to its signing of some big name players such as Barcelona's Asisat Oshoala, among others.
Osahoala, who has widely been described as not just one of Nigeria's best female players, but among the top female talents in Africa, took less than 20 minutes to write her name in the history books. As it turned out, her 17th minute goal is the first ever scored for Bay in the NWSL and was enough to give Albertin Montoya's team a confidence boosting win to kick off their debut season on a high note.
What to watch in women's football: March 25 to March 28
UEFA Women's Champions League
The second leg of the quarter-finals in the 2023/24 UEFA Women's Champions League gets underway starting on Wednesday, March 27th. Benfica, who are featuring at this stage for the first time in club history, will have some work to do after losing the first leg against tournament heavyweights Lyon; however, the Eagles put up a good fight (despite losing 2-1) and will naturally be determined to try to keep their fairytale story in this competition going. Given that Benfica managed to nick a point off Barcelona in a highly entertaining 4-4 thriller during the group stages, they just may have a huge surprise in store for a Lyon side who did not look totally in control during the first leg.
Wednesday's other fixture will see Chelsea, who have one foot already into the semi-finals after a comfortable 3-0 win over Ajax, aim to get the job done to set up a likely and mouth-watering clash with Barcelona in the semi-finals.
Thursday's games start with reigning champions Barcelona welcoming Norwegian side Brann for part two of their two-legged tie, and conclude with what looks set to be a very intriguing clash starring PSG and Swedish team Häcken.
Didn't find your favorite women's league on this list? No worries, as this is just a highlight of some of the exciting games coming up this week. Make sure to check out our special Women's Football Page here at LiveSoccerTV.com for full broadcast info, match updates, news, and more.
