Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei and I dropped our takes on the new NWSL kit drop for 2026 here ⤵️
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Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei and I dropped our takes on the new NWSL kit drop for 2026 here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
Crystal Dunn is one of the most versatile players in American soccer history. Her career will, and should, be remembered as such.
Her retirement at 33 should also serve as a reminder of those who failed her.
✍️ @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social
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Thank you! I have. He has also written for The Athletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
As my D.C. journo colleagues/friends have pointed out, Trinity Rodman's record deal wouldn't have happened without the Spirit community.
While sports continue to be dictated by balance sheets, it's a nice reminder of where women's soccer's soul lies. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
"I can assure you...this is one of the most significant deals in the history of Paraguayan women’s football."
🇵🇾 NEW: I spoke to the president of Club Olimpia in Paraguay to get the latest on Claudia Martinez's imminent move to #NWSL.
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“It will be even more special and full circle going back to Portland with my daughter.”
Sophia Wilson is officially back with the Thorns for 2026. I spoke with her in an exclusive for @theathletic.com on her decision to stay in Portland, a place she calls home.
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💰 FIFA released 2026 World Cup prize money amounts, which is relevant to the USWNT.
Why? Because it and the USMNT agreed in their current CBA to share all their World Cup prize money:
"Guys. I was a Marine, okay? I got 200 people out of Afghanistan to Australia. I know a thing or two about visas and immigration."
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
Having these posts show up like this was pure poetry for me (shouts to @jols98.bsky.social, who is most qualified for this investigation.)
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Screencap of text that reads as follows: Asheville, N.C. - Today, NWSL Players Association Issues Statement Condemning Attacks on Players: "We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric. Every NWSL Player was assigned female at birth. Every NWSL Player has earned her place in the women’s game, and those whose eligibility is being questioned have already competed on the world’s biggest stages: the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup. Our league is better because they play in it. The NWSL Players Association’s strength has always been its clarity of purpose: to confront the real threats to women in sport - underinvestment, lack of media attention, abuse, exploitation, and the constant pressure to look or behave a certain way. We know how to meet the challenges we face as a collective, and we reject any effort to undermine our shared strength. This week should be about what’s happening on the field - the start of the NWSL Playoffs, as Orlando faces Seattle on Friday night at 8pm on Amazon Prime - not about those exploiting manufactured controversies for attention and financial gain. If you want to keep women’s sports safe, invest in the women who make them possible - their dignity, their rights, and their joy."
INBOX: @nwslplayers.bsky.social statement "condemning attacks on players."
“The results that we got are the best scenario. Obviously, an injury is not always a good situation. It’s not as bad as it could be. She’s starting now the rehab. She has an MCL sprain. It’s not too big, too much, but we need to see how she’s doing today, start the rehab today, and try to support her in this situation.”
Trinity Rodman injury update per Washington Spirit head coach Adrian Gonzalez. #USWNT #NWSL
MCL sprain, no timetable on return. Gonzalez: “We are going to take this day by day. Every player is completely different.”
Adrián González confirms to reporters that Rodman's injury is a grade 1 MCL sprain (the least severe) and says "best case scenario."
An update on Trinity Rodman's injury:
The USWNT and Spirit forward's initial scans on Thursday showed a positive long-term prognosis, according to sources.
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Jess Park is very good at football. Apparently the only way to stop her is by kicking a football into her face, That’s after coming off the bench + scoring two goals. Given the freedom to invert, to carry the ball, to roam, Park is thriving. Man Utd are better for it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Yes! Congrats 🙌
NEWS: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson, sources tell The Athletic.
The Women's Super League club will pay just under £1 million for Thompson, who has already agreed a five-year contract.
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A photo of Alex Morgan in a USA soccer jersey and a thin pink headband. A quote from John Cayer, the president of Mueller Sports, about Morgan’s signature pink headband: “She set a trend, a trend that’s continued until now.”
From @theathletic.com: Alex Morgan is one of the most financially successful women’s soccer players - and it all began with a simple pink headband. nyti.ms/3JL9YFa
Ok, but which Real Housewife are you in all of this, Theo?
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to fine the Kansas City Current after a disagreement over extreme heat procedures that delayed a match against Orlando Pride roughly three and a half hours, sources told The Athletic.
NEWS: OL Lyonnes have expressed serious interest in 18-year-old Ajax and U.S. women’s national team midfielder Lily Yohannes, according to multiple sources.
More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Get aboard because we aren’t standing still for long.
Welcome to The Athletic’s women’s soccer team @aslipelit.bsky.social and @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social
@theathletic.bsky.social
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How did I miss this!? Going to need a 1 hour time slot on SiriusXM to discuss this. I promise I’ll keep it soccer adjacent!
Virgin Mary, Vietnamese Catholic Martyrs Church in Sacramento, 2005, 📸 via @PFTCommenter
The best part of this whole cringey post is that we are hiring a women's soccer writer! Happy to answer questions about the role or team jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
And a huge shoutout to @meglinehan.com, who will continue to be a leader in this space as she moves into a lead women's sports role. The Full Time podcast isn't going anywhere; Meg is just going to be crushing it in more spaces!
I guess I'm officially on here now. Excited to share that I'm moving into the role of Head of Global Women's Soccer at @theathletic.bsky.social.
I'll spare you the corporate speak, but I look forward to growing our coverage and community alike. www.nytco.com/press/promot...