Rachael McKriger

Rachael McKriger

Rachael McKriger is a sports journalist who recently joined FanSided in July 2018. In addition to FanSided, McKriger covers the U.S. Women's National Team, NWSL and Seattle Sounders FC for Last Word on Soccer. A 2018 graduate of California University of Pennsylvania, McKriger's work can also be found at Pittsburgh Soccer Now and Pittsburgh Sports Castle, where she serves as the managing editor, social media coordinator and a writer. Currently, Rachael resides in Pittsburgh and is pursing her Masters of Arts in Media Communication at Point Park University, while working full-time at DICK'S Sporting Goods Corporate Office in the marketing department.

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 08: Mallory Pugh #11 of United States warms up before the game against the Mexico at BBVA Compass Stadium on April 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Washington Spirit: 3 questions for 2019 season

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - APRIL 15: Seattle Reign FC forward Beverly Yanez (17) 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)

NWSL: Breakout Players for Each Club Ahead of the World Cup – Part 2

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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 27: Houston Dash midfielder Veronica Latsko (12) moves the ball down the pitch during the soccer match between the Washington Spirit and Houston Dash on May 27, 2018 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: Breakout Players for Each Club Ahead of the World Cup – Part 1

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MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Fabian Johnson, Florian Neuhaus and Oscar Wendt of Borussia Monchengladbach celebrate the goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Borussia-Park on August 25, 2018 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images)

Toronto FC: Why Fabian Johnson would be perfect

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - MAY 19: Sky Blue FC Head Coach Denise Reddy 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)

NWSL: The biggest issues facing Sky Blue FC for 2019

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PORTLAND, OR - MAY 30: North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams scores the opening goal of the match during the first half of the North Carolina Courage 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns on May 30, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: They have a right to be mad

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COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 11: Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zerdes (11) looks on in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Houston Dynamo on August 11, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. The Crew won 1-0. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew SC: The one-man show up front in Gyasi Zardes

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COMMERCE CITY, CO - JUNE 03: Justin Meram

Columbus Crew SC: Justin Meram back in Columbus via trade – Key quotes and analysis

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COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 10: Zack Steffen

Zack Steffen: How he rose to the top in MLS

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