2022 Best of the WPSL: East Region Honors

The WPSL's Best XI and the offensive and defensive players of the year for the Metro Conference have been announced. Congratulations to everyone on their successful 2022 WPSL seasons!

Moving into the big city 🏙️, we've got both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year Awards for @DowntownUtdSC of the Metropolitan Conference! Congratulations to both our winners and our Best XI from the Metro!

The #BestofWPSL Awards are presented by @Select_America. pic.twitter.com/iprzcdevYg

— Women’s Premier Soccer League (@WPSL) August 25, 2022

DUSC moves into Metro driver's seat

By Charlie Corr
East Region Contributor

Downtown United SC moved into a strong position to win the Metro Conference this week. In a matchup of two unbeaten WPSL sides, DUSC was up to the task with a crucial 2-0 victory against Brooklyn City FC on Sunday.

For more, visit WPSLsoccer.com.

Comeback thrillers dominate Metro's third week of action

By Charlie Corr
East Region Contributor

Brooklyn City FC overcame a two-goal halftime deficit for a win. New Jersey Alliance FC overcame two deficits for a road draw. The New York Athletic Club provided the most dramatic of finishes against Downtown United SC, overcoming a three-goal halftime deficit and slotting home an equalizing penalty kick to end the match.

Needless to say, the third week of the WPSL's Metro Conference had its share of comebacks and late drama as the 2022 season heats up.

For more, visit WPSLsoccer.com.

STA makes Metro statement, Brooklyn City earns first victory

By Charlie Corr
East Region Contributor

New Jersey-based STA turned some heads in the WPSL's Metropolitan Conference this past week, becoming the first club in the conference to earn back-to-back victories to move into the top-3 in the standings following the weekend action.

Elsewhere, expansion Brooklyn City FC had a momentous afternoon by earning its first WPSL win on Saturday.

For the full Metro Week 2 recap, visit WPSLsoccer.com.

2022 WPSL Preview: Metro Conference Capsules

By Charlie Corr
East Region Contributor

The Women's Premier Soccer League's 2022 campaign in the East Region will certainly have a different feel, particularly in the newly adjusted Metropolitan Conference. The seven-team group features two expansion clubs and two teams that went undefeated in their respective 2021 conference slates, making for an intriguing mix of newcomers and league staples battling it out this summer.

For the full team-by-team breakdown and season preview, visit WPSLsoccer.com.

Metro Expansion Sides Brooklyn City, Dutch Lions Look to Make Impact

By Charlie Corr
East Region Contributor

The word "diversity" is a fitting depiction of the two expansion clubs joining the WPSL's Metropolitan Conference this season. Whether that means the diverse collegiate experience up and down the Brooklyn City FC roster or the diverse international framework within the New York Dutch Lions group, both newcomers face the challenge of meshing these backgrounds to go up against a highly-touted East Region conference.

For more, visit WPSLsoccer.com.