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All 12 clubs were in action over the weekend.
The National Women’s Soccer League’s Independent Review Panel has once again overturned a red card, this time for Sam Staab of the Washington Spirit.
Early on in Sunday’s game between the Spirit and Gotham FC, Staab was issued a red card for a foul just outside of the box.
Early red for the @WashSpirit after this foul 🟥#WASvNJNY | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Cee218GC3p
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 18, 2021
Washington appealed the red card successfully upon review, which determined that Staab “had not denied an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.” Staab is now eligible to play this weekend after all disciplinary action was rescinded.
It’s a tough streak for the league’s referees, who have been called out by many for their inconsistencies. A string of retractions by the league’s Independent Review Panel seems to be an implicit acknowledgement from the league that the referees are getting it wrong.
All 12 clubs were in action over the weekend.
Little ended her short stint with OL Reign in time for Arsenal's preseason.
The USWNT and England are set to face off in an October friendly.
Madril also announced the end of her collegiate career.
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