News and Notes: San Diego Signs First Midfielders | Orlando Hires USWNT Legend Akers | FIFAPRO World XI NWSL coaching updates (Soccer 1/21)

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news, notes and updates in the world of women’s soccer. They discuss the latest signings, trades and contract renewals within the NWSL (4:32). San Diego Wave FC signs the club’s first two midfielders, Emily van Edmond and Taylor Korniak from Orlando Pride while also making a move for Sweedish international Sofia Jakobsson (4:46). Although Orlando Pride looks to be losing more players than they are gaining, they sign forward Darian Jenkins and announce the addition of Michelle Akers to Amanda Cromwell’s coaching staff (13:23). Gotham, OL Reign and Kansas City announce a slew of contract renewals and extensions from Margarate Purce to Kristin Edmonds (32:49). The FIFAPRO World XI was announced and despite being player-voted, not a single Barcelona player is honored (36:55). Plus, they discuss the latest in the NWSL Coaching updates and all they know on Chicago Red Stars hiring a new coach ahead of the 2022 season (43:48).

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