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Jordan Small

Joined: Jul 7, 2018

I am currently finishing up my senior year of college at SUNY Brockport where I am a Journalism major and Political Science minor. My dad went to Notre Dame so becoming a Notre Dame fan was not even a choice. I cover the women's basketball team for Slap the Sign and I also cover soccer for Fansided. Huge sports fan overall.

NEWARK, NJ - JULY 08: Julie Ertz #8 of United States holds the FiFA Women's World Cup Championship Trophy and is joined by other members of the U.S. Women's World Cup Championships team wearing a shirt that says World Champions 2019 as the USA Women's National team arrives back in the U.S. after winning their 4th FIFA World Cup title against Netherlands at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 08, 2019 in Newark, NJ, USA. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

So the World Cup is over, now who do you root for?

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AUXERRE, FRANCE - APRIL 04: France's Amandine Henry during women friendly soccer match France vs Japan at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on April 04, 2019 in Auxerre, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)

5 biggest threats to the USWNT’s World Cup crown

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The Orlando Pride's Alex Morgan during an NWSL game against the Chicago Red Stars at Orlando City Stadium on August 25, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

USWNT players enter final weekend in NWSL before France

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 15: Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (12) scores the second goal of the Portland Thorns 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on April 15, 2018 at Providence Park in Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

NWSL Roundup: Goals galore in NWSL Week 2

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PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 07: Portland Thorns midfielder Tobin Heath celebrates the partial 2-1 of the Portland Thorns 3-1 victory over the Seattle Reign on September 7, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Chicago vs. Portland provides entertaining matchup in NWSL Week 2

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - JULY 07: Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr (20) controls the ball during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC on July 7, 2018 at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL Roundup: Busy opening weekend begins with a Sam Kerr goal

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - APRIL 15: Seattle Reign FC midfielder Allie Long (6) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between Sky Blue FC and Seattle Reign FC on April 15, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

From Seattle to Tacoma, Reign FC look for seamless transition in 2019

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ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 05: Sky Blue FC Savannah McCaskill (21) passes the ball during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and New Jersey Sky Blue FC on August 5th, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After a year to forget for Sky Blue, improvement is the goal

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Utah Royals FC defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) passes the ball during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Utah Royals on March 24, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

In their second season, the Utah Royals look to grab first playoff berth

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ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 11: Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger (11) with the ball during the soccer game between the Orlando Pride and the Portland Thorns on August 11, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After missing playoffs in 2019, Pride hope Skinner brings better results

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PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 18, 2018: Portland Thorns celebrate their second goal of the evening by forward Christine Sinclair, assisted by midfielder Tobin Heath, during the Chicago Red Stars 2-2 tie with the Portland Thorns on August 18, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

After heartbreak in 2018, Thorns look to make it back to the final

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 27: Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai (7) dribbles the ball during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Houston Dash on June 27th, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Key additions make the Houston Dash a dark horse in 2019

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - MAY 19: North Carolina Courage midfielder McCall Zerboni (7) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the North Carolina Courage and Sky Blue FC on May 19, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Can the Courage become the second team to win back-to-back titles?

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ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 25: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Julie Ertz (8) clears the ball on defense away from Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan (13) during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Chicago Red Stars on August 25th, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Young players must step up for Chicago to reach playoffs once again

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ORLANDO, FL - JULY 07: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) directing traffic as Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) peppers her set piece free kick during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit on July 7th, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

More of the same expected in Washington in rebuild year

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 30: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw calls a play in game action during the Women's NCAA Division I Championship - Third Round game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Texas A&M Aggies on March 30, 2019 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Muffet McGraw provides strong voice for women in Final Four press conference

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