The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, July 13, 2026
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Posted inDenver Summitt FC
‘I just want to raise the standard’: Lindsey Heaps preps for NWSL return
After four years in France, she’s ready to hit the ground running for the Denver Summit
Posted inThe IX Soccer
In shutout loss, Courage look to life post-Manaka
Ashley Sanchez and the Courage were stymied in 2-0 loss to the Spirit
Posted inNWSL
Emma Sears wants out. Where could she end up?
Assessing Sears’ potential options as she expresses a desire to leave last-place Racing Louisville
Posted inFeatures
The foundational, overlooked community of Columbus women’s sports
How teams quietly push the city towards its goal of leading the way in women’s sports
Posted inFeatures
The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Gotham’s new stadium, Chicago shines in NWSL return
With the NWSL back from a break, host Kathleen Gier breaks down which teams are on the up — and outs — heading into the back half of the season.
Posted inSoccer Insider
Melanie Barcenas honors Alex Morgan, shows growth
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, July 6, 2026
Posted inFeatures
NWSL returns with Sanchez goals, Utah’s streak broken, gloom for Louisville
Trinity Rodman, Michelle Cooper, Ashley Sanchez, Jordyn Huitema net braces in return to league play
Posted inGotham FC
After nearly seven years away, Sam Kerr returns to bolster Gotham FC attack
The new old NWSL striker returns to the United States as strong as before, ready to lift the Gotham offense
Posted inFeatures
The 2026 Challenge Cup and Columbus’ NWSL audition
Friday night showed that, despite lower attendance numbers, there is promise in NWSL’s move to Ohio’s capital city
