Crystal
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Soccer (SJ Earthquakes, Bay FC, USA) | Capo Extraordinaire | Professional Soccer Fan | 5 year survivor Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer
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The Trump administration has joined the war on HIV/AIDS, on the side of HIV/AIDS.
SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
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Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
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November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Trump administration has joined the war on HIV/AIDS, on the side of HIV/AIDS.
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this piece provides a good look at why queer folks and allies are adamant about protecting the space. it's special, and necessary.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/25/s... A story that I’ve been working on for the past few months, about why women’s football is so important to queer people, is published! I really loved writing this and it’s a story that’s very close to my heart. I would love it if you kind folks would give it a read 🤍
Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people | CNN
Someone dressed as Marge Simpson, complete with a gigantic blue wig and a lime green dress, belts out Hot to Go by lesbian pop icon Chappell Roan to a rapt audience gathered inside a marquee in the mi...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
this piece provides a good look at why queer folks and allies are adamant about protecting the space. it's special, and necessary.
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Today in future MLS highlights:
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Today in future MLS highlights:
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
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Bay FC is getting close to hiring their next head coach | @sfchronicle.com
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Bay FC coaching search narrows field as team reboots its leadership
Bay FC’s hunt to replace head coach Albertin Montoya has developed to a few identified candidates as the NWSL franchise shakes up its front office after its second season.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Bay FC is getting close to hiring their next head coach | @sfchronicle.com
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USL players have been collective bargaining for over a year and their ask is for owners to simply support professional standards like QoL increases and year round healthcare.
How can ownership say these negotiations are occurring in good faith while performing stunts like this?
How can ownership say these negotiations are occurring in good faith while performing stunts like this?
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
USL players have been collective bargaining for over a year and their ask is for owners to simply support professional standards like QoL increases and year round healthcare.
How can ownership say these negotiations are occurring in good faith while performing stunts like this?
How can ownership say these negotiations are occurring in good faith while performing stunts like this?
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This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
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Those shirts and these signs from supporters of the two teams which were cut from the CBS broadcast very clearly rankled people at USL HQ if they had to go to those lengths
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Those shirts and these signs from supporters of the two teams which were cut from the CBS broadcast very clearly rankled people at USL HQ if they had to go to those lengths
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BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
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Copa organizers settle for $14M after final debacle
A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit that was filed by fans in the wake of the chaotic 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Ga...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
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Browsing the NWSL vacancies, what job lures you away from UCLA?
Margueritte Aozasa wouldn't give up that job security for just any NWSL job. Perhaps the recent vacancy across the state from where she won the Big Ten title last season? Unless Bay is ready to be serious...
Margueritte Aozasa wouldn't give up that job security for just any NWSL job. Perhaps the recent vacancy across the state from where she won the Big Ten title last season? Unless Bay is ready to be serious...
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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I think it is very fair to ask, and expect, the league and its teams not to fly with these carriers. You have sth who could not go to games this season because of the fear of deportation. Show an ounce of solidarity, I beg.
🏆⚽️✈️ After winning the NWSL championship Saturday night, Gotham FC have just departed San Jose on board the very same all-white Avelo jet (N805VL) that lost cabin pressure with shackled ICE abductees aboard two weeks ago and had to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas 😬
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I think it is very fair to ask, and expect, the league and its teams not to fly with these carriers. You have sth who could not go to games this season because of the fear of deportation. Show an ounce of solidarity, I beg.
Also shout out to the Spirit fan who changed my tire at the tailgate.
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Also shout out to the Spirit fan who changed my tire at the tailgate.
Car smells like a taqueria
Had to buy a new tire
Have to buy a new Apple Watch
But still had an amazing weekend
Had to buy a new tire
Have to buy a new Apple Watch
But still had an amazing weekend
November 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Car smells like a taqueria
Had to buy a new tire
Have to buy a new Apple Watch
But still had an amazing weekend
Had to buy a new tire
Have to buy a new Apple Watch
But still had an amazing weekend
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2 players and a coach does not mean it's all good! Do better
Your fans flew across the country to celebrate you and your victory and you don't go over to acknowledge them?! That is FUCKED UP Gotham
November 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
2 players and a coach does not mean it's all good! Do better
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Your fans flew across the country to celebrate you and your victory and you don't go over to acknowledge them?! That is FUCKED UP Gotham
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Your fans flew across the country to celebrate you and your victory and you don't go over to acknowledge them?! That is FUCKED UP Gotham
Soooo the Gotham players haven’t even come over to their traveling supporters. It’s really shameful.
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Soooo the Gotham players haven’t even come over to their traveling supporters. It’s really shameful.
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“Free DC” at the 51st minute. Pass it on.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“Free DC” at the 51st minute. Pass it on.
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Players of FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge for the USL final wearing shirts calling for better working conditions. The USLPA want "real wages, safety, healthcare, and year-round support."
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Players of FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge for the USL final wearing shirts calling for better working conditions. The USLPA want "real wages, safety, healthcare, and year-round support."
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
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Seen in San Jose
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Seen in San Jose
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For those interested: there’s a merch pop up shop at 93 East San Carlos Street. Lots of FINAL merch and some Bay FC, Spirit and Gotham stuff. We’ll set up. #NWSLFinal #NWSLChampionship #NWSLbytheBay
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
For those interested: there’s a merch pop up shop at 93 East San Carlos Street. Lots of FINAL merch and some Bay FC, Spirit and Gotham stuff. We’ll set up. #NWSLFinal #NWSLChampionship #NWSLbytheBay
Let’s remove the policies instead of addressing the root problem. Surely that’s the answer.
Sources: MLS has drastically scaled back its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions. The league has eliminated its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surrounding those mandates. More details here.
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Sources: MLS trims 'Rooney Rule' hiring policies
Major League Soccer has drastically altered its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions by eliminating its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surro...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Let’s remove the policies instead of addressing the root problem. Surely that’s the answer.
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Sources: MLS has drastically scaled back its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions. The league has eliminated its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surrounding those mandates. More details here.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: MLS trims 'Rooney Rule' hiring policies
Major League Soccer has drastically altered its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions by eliminating its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surro...
www.espn.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sources: MLS has drastically scaled back its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions. The league has eliminated its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surrounding those mandates. More details here.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Rose Lavelle shares the background story on the fireball shooter 😂
The Night of 1000 Stars presented by Nationwide
The Night of 1000 Stars presented by Nationwide
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Rose Lavelle shares the background story on the fireball shooter 😂
The Night of 1000 Stars presented by Nationwide
The Night of 1000 Stars presented by Nationwide
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“We do not believe the NWSL is a charity. We believe it is a business, and to treat it like a business, it means that the amount that our teams are investing has to have a rational relationship to revenue.”
Jessica Berman talked today | @sfchronicle.com
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Jessica Berman talked today | @sfchronicle.com
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As Bay Area braces for title match, NWSL faces unease over how to keep its stars
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman touted a rise in attendance and ratings at her state of the league news conference in San Jose, but was pressed for answers on the salary cap.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
“We do not believe the NWSL is a charity. We believe it is a business, and to treat it like a business, it means that the amount that our teams are investing has to have a rational relationship to revenue.”
Jessica Berman talked today | @sfchronicle.com
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Jessica Berman talked today | @sfchronicle.com
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Berman really doubling down on the NWSL expansion plans at The Women’s Game podcast
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Berman really doubling down on the NWSL expansion plans at The Women’s Game podcast