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Flashback: "2021 NWSL Draft: #2 Overall Pick Trinity Rodman Talks About Being Drafted to Washington Spirit"
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“He just texted me, said ‘Hey, I’m Juan Carlos [Amorós]. I’m here. Whatever you need. Welcome to America.’”
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
How Spanish Managers Are Domin...
You never know what toddlers are thinking about how the world works. Told my daughter last night that New York was playing in the women’s soccer championship against Washington DC, and asked her who we were going to cheer for. She said “Giancarlo.” So then I had to differentiate baseball from soccer, and the Yankees from Gotham FC, and then explain the concept of women’s sports. But she thought Giancarlo Stanton was just a general representative of New York in all athletic endeavors. #NYC #Baseball #Soccer #NWSL #GothamFC #Yankees
Anyone have a link to watch the #NWSL Final right now?
I thought it was going to be on the international NWSL+ stream but it isn’t and I don’t have TSN anymore.
Big sad 😕
Flashback: "2021 NWSL Draft: #2 Overall Pick Trinity Rodman Talks About Being Drafted to Washington Spirit"
“He just texted me, said ‘Hey, I’m Juan Carlos [Amorós]. I’m here. Whatever you need. Welcome to America.’”
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
How Spanish Managers Are Domin...
This is quite possibly the most unbelievable storyline I’ve read about an #NWSL player in a while.
Seeing Trinity Rodman go to a big European club with world class players and world class coaches would not be shocking but seeing her go to a brand new league (where half the players are so unknown they don’t even have a Wikipedia page) in the same city where she currently plays would be mind-boggling.
“Trinity Rodman has a contract offer from DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League that is significantly larger than what the Spirit or NWSL is able to counter under the current salary cap limitations, according to sources who have been briefed on negotiations.”
Archived (not paywalled): https://archive.ph/LKIpW
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Parity ain't worth a league bereft of superstars.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810930/2025/11/15/trinity-rodman-contract-nwsl-salary-cap/
Parity ain't worth a league bereft of superstars.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810930/2025/11/15/trinity-rodman-contract-nwsl-salary-cap/
The NWSL has shown how hard it is to win both the league and the playoff final and the Northern Super League is following that trend.
AFC Toronto will be gutted by this loss when they dominated until that 53’ own goal from a corner. My heart hurts for them but some decision-making errors killed their momentum beyond that equaling goal.
Holly Ward had a fantastic season for the Vancouver Rise and her winning goal matched her grit and precision.
Vancouver’s supporter group travelled across the country to cheer them on a cold rainy day.
Congrats to Vancouver Rise for being on AFC Toronto’s hit list for next season 😅
Quinn (who unfortunately was subbed out due to injury today) convinced Nikki Stanton and Jasmyne Spencer to leave the #NWSL to join them in Vancouver for the first season of #NSL.
There was no way to know how that would go with a new league that doesn’t have the same backing or history or big names as a USA established league.
They are now lifting the Diana B. Matheson Cup as the NSL first winners of the playoff final 🏆
Matheson was already a legend in Canada and in the sport of soccer/football as a whole. She advocated for better treatment in the NWSL as well as Canada’s national team and built the Northern Super League from the ground up.
It was a fun league to watch and I’m super pumped for seasons to come.
I’m sure Washington Spirit want to keep Trinity Rodman but the league might make it impossible.
“Rodman’s agent has spoken directly to commissioner Jessica Berman about deals to keep her stateside; however, one of the key points of contention is the player’s salary. Under the current salary cap, teams outside of the league can offer far more than the Spirit — or any NWSL team. Rodman’s team has had talks with at least three teams in the English Women’s Super League, according to sources familiar with the discussions.”
Archived (not paywalled): https://archive.ph/eQsrB
Washington Spirit look so good! Possibly their best match of the season. Good time to peak.
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#NWSL fans, the league is finally letting us add our voices to the End-of-Year awards (10% is to fans, 40% to players, 25% to media, 25% to owners/GMs/coaches)!
List of players nominated and the link to vote is in the article: https://www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10493/2025-nwsl-end-of-year-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-goalkeeper-defendermidfielder-and-coach-of-the-year
Direct link to vote (must give email): https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8561404/2025-NWSL-End-of-Year-Awards-Fans-Finalists
Must vote before 8pm ET this Wednesday November 12th
#NWSL fans, the league is finally letting us add our voices to the End-of-Year awards (10% is to fans, 40% to players, 25% to media, 25% to owners/GMs/coaches)!
List of players nominated and the link to vote is in the article: https://www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10493/2025-nwsl-end-of-year-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-goalkeeper-defendermidfielder-and-coach-of-the-year
Direct link to vote (must give email): https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8561404/2025-NWSL-End-of-Year-Awards-Fans-Finalists
Must vote before 8pm ET this Wednesday November 12th
Saturday: Aubrey Kingsbury’s brick wall!
Sunday: Katie Stengel’s OT game winner!
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (and former roommates) are crushing it this NWSL post season!
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Washington Spirit fans again with the “Free DC!” chant at the 51st minute. #NWSL #thatsthespirit #WOSO
Washington Spirit fans again with the “Free DC!” chant at the 51st minute. #NWSL #thatsthespirit #WOSO
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“Free DC” chant in the 51st minute again at Rowdy Audi during a @washingtonspirit.com game.
The Spirit are playing so well! That was a gorgeous goal from start to finish. Bethune is back to her old magical self with her playmaking. Cantore’s back-heel redirect is just as gorgeous as Monday’s goal.
I feel bad for the Dash but what a fun match! (a nice contrast to last night’s terrible matches 😅)