NWSL’s regular-season finale makes waves, but not on airwaves
None of the final weekend's six matches aired on television.
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Racing Louisville FC midfielder Savannah DeMelo earned her first U.S. women’s national soccer team call-up, replacing forward Trinity Rodman on the 23-player roster for the team’s September friendlies against Nigeria.
The move was announced Monday, with U.S. Soccer stating that Rodman will miss the camp due to a family commitment.
𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Midfielder Savannah DeMelo earns her first Senior National Team call-up as she replaces forward Trinity Rodman on the #USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies vs. Nigeria.
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 29, 2022
Rodman will not attend training camp due to a family commitment.
DeMelo was selected fourth overall by Racing Louisville in the 2022 NWSL draft and has had an impressive rookie campaign with the club. The 24-year-old has three goals and one assist in 17 regular season starts.
The midfielder represented the U.S. at the 2016 and 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, leading the team with four goals at the 2018 tournament.
The USWNT will face off against the Super Falcons on Sept. 3 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, starting at 1 p.m. ET on Fox. The teams’ second friendly will take place on Sept. 6 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and will air at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
None of the final weekend's six matches aired on television.
Chicago can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Angel City.
Gotham FC played to 3-3 draw with the Thorns.
OL Reign defeated the Orlando Pride 3-0 to claim the NWSL Shield.