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Insane cost increase for a renovation, especially against recently built footy stadiums.
Allianz Field (MN) - $200 mil
Lynn Family Stadium (KY) - $65 mil
CPKC Stadium (MO) - $117 mil
CB Stadium (RI) - $132 mil
Lex SC Stadium (KY) - $82 mil
Doesn’t need to cost that much or use public funds.
Allianz Field (MN) - $200 mil
Lynn Family Stadium (KY) - $65 mil
CPKC Stadium (MO) - $117 mil
CB Stadium (RI) - $132 mil
Lex SC Stadium (KY) - $82 mil
Doesn’t need to cost that much or use public funds.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
From last week - Guess who's new NWSL stadium keeps ballooning in cost (public share and overall cost)...
From last week - Guess who's new NWSL stadium keeps ballooning in cost (public share and overall cost)...
Mayor Wu says White Stadium overhaul’s cost to taxpayers rising to $135 million - The Boston Globe
Wu made the latest announcement Friday at a news conference, where she promised that $135 million would be the final cost.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Insane cost increase for a renovation, especially against recently built footy stadiums.
Allianz Field (MN) - $200 mil
Lynn Family Stadium (KY) - $65 mil
CPKC Stadium (MO) - $117 mil
CB Stadium (RI) - $132 mil
Lex SC Stadium (KY) - $82 mil
Doesn’t need to cost that much or use public funds.
Allianz Field (MN) - $200 mil
Lynn Family Stadium (KY) - $65 mil
CPKC Stadium (MO) - $117 mil
CB Stadium (RI) - $132 mil
Lex SC Stadium (KY) - $82 mil
Doesn’t need to cost that much or use public funds.
They left her out of the squad? Yikes. Have to imagine she’s looking at a move asap
Excl. The USA forward Catarina Macario has turned down an offer of a contract extension at Chelsea, the Guardian understands. She's attracting interest from around the world, incl. Europe, and her future is now in major doubt after she was left out of Chelsea's squad list for the #UWCL knockouts.
February 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
They left her out of the squad? Yikes. Have to imagine she’s looking at a move asap
Furt and a slightly different version of allocation players is back In the league. Will the league ever learn?
When you see it, you can be it. When you believe in her, you empower her.
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
February 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Furt and a slightly different version of allocation players is back In the league. Will the league ever learn?
Why did they bring back Furt? It’s 2026. Have people not learned from past mistakes? Empower Awards would have been just fine. It‘s not too late to change it. Overall it seems like a good thing just change the name
When you see it, you can be it. When you believe in her, you empower her.
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
We’re proud to announce, with Portland Fire, under the RAJ Sports, the launch of EmpowHER.
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Why did they bring back Furt? It’s 2026. Have people not learned from past mistakes? Empower Awards would have been just fine. It‘s not too late to change it. Overall it seems like a good thing just change the name
Bunny Shaw is a generational talent.
Bunny Shaw, Kerolin, and Viv Miedema account for 26 out of Man City's 41 WSL goals ⚽️
Shaw is the leading goal-scorer, with Kerolin and Miedema tied for 3rd place, 14 games into the season 🥵
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Shaw is the leading goal-scorer, with Kerolin and Miedema tied for 3rd place, 14 games into the season 🥵
📸 @mancitywomen.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Bunny Shaw is a generational talent.
It’s good to see the Courage investing in their roster. They have an mvp type of player and they are using the transfer money to strengthen the squad.
BK Häcken 🔜 North Carolina Courage #CANWNT #NWSL
Carly Wickenheiser: “I’m super excited to be joining the NC Courage and to take the next step in my career."
Ceri Bowley: "Her professionalism, work ethic, and intensity embody what we stand for."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12932/c...
Carly Wickenheiser: “I’m super excited to be joining the NC Courage and to take the next step in my career."
Ceri Bowley: "Her professionalism, work ethic, and intensity embody what we stand for."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12932/c...
CANWNT midfielder Carly Wickenheiser heads to North Carolina Courage via transfer from BK Häcken
New NC Courage head coach Mak Lind has brought Canada International Carly Wickenheiser over from BK Häcken.
www.allforxi.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It’s good to see the Courage investing in their roster. They have an mvp type of player and they are using the transfer money to strengthen the squad.
It seems like Portland went from an all in type of club to a tbd club. The rosters were so elite but now it’s just a lot of questions.The roster is currently 11 forwards, 4 midfielders, and 8 defenders. Do they really need 11 forwards? No established 6, no big signings, and no HC.
Will be interesting to see what move(s) are made ahead of the 2026 NWSL season opener or if Jeff Agoos and front office opt to wait till the summer.
The attack will be elite this season, but MANY questions remain outside of that.
I'll have more on this next week.
The attack will be elite this season, but MANY questions remain outside of that.
I'll have more on this next week.
January 31, 2026 at 5:55 PM
It seems like Portland went from an all in type of club to a tbd club. The rosters were so elite but now it’s just a lot of questions.The roster is currently 11 forwards, 4 midfielders, and 8 defenders. Do they really need 11 forwards? No established 6, no big signings, and no HC.
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Imagine boldly declaring you have no idea who Sam Coffey is while you write about women’s soccer.
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Imagine boldly declaring you have no idea who Sam Coffey is while you write about women’s soccer.
These write ups rarely include
- Increasing Valuations
- Increasing Expansion Fees
- Increasing ticket prices
- Increasing Merch prices
- Increasing tv money ( too many Tv partners)
- Increasing partnerships
- Increasing Valuations
- Increasing Expansion Fees
- Increasing ticket prices
- Increasing Merch prices
- Increasing tv money ( too many Tv partners)
- Increasing partnerships
January 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
These write ups rarely include
- Increasing Valuations
- Increasing Expansion Fees
- Increasing ticket prices
- Increasing Merch prices
- Increasing tv money ( too many Tv partners)
- Increasing partnerships
- Increasing Valuations
- Increasing Expansion Fees
- Increasing ticket prices
- Increasing Merch prices
- Increasing tv money ( too many Tv partners)
- Increasing partnerships
Every media day should have dogs
spotted at NWSL Media Day in Los Angels — the Westin Bonaventure’s mascot (appropriately named Westin)
the hotel adopted him after someone left him in a closet four years ago
he is not an actor even though there have been many inquiries, also Avery Patterson adores him
the hotel adopted him after someone left him in a closet four years ago
he is not an actor even though there have been many inquiries, also Avery Patterson adores him
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Every media day should have dogs
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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman says she's "a responsible steward of capital" and any changes to the pay structure need to be used "in service of our business objectives." So we ask: who does the game belong to: the players and fans, or the owners Berman works for?
Who Does the NWSL Belong To?
YouTube video by Expected Own Goals
youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman says she's "a responsible steward of capital" and any changes to the pay structure need to be used "in service of our business objectives." So we ask: who does the game belong to: the players and fans, or the owners Berman works for?
Meanwhile a KC Current owner
Brittany Mahomes is reposting conspiracy theories about the catastrophic snowstorm being “manufactured”, most cooked WAG in pro sports I’m afraid
January 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Meanwhile a KC Current owner
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Required reading
Comment piece for @sport.theguardian.com on a clear conflict of interest - why Fifa were wrong to partner with Michele Kang, a club owner, for the #ChampionsCup
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry
The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Required reading
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This
Trinity Rodman is staying in #NWSL, but this new "HIP" rule might be problematic for the rest of the league. 💸
New Cooligans podcast out now:
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YOUTUBE: youtu.be/fB9pJV2Aa_o
New Cooligans podcast out now:
APPLE: tinyurl.com/tvu5xsj3
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ym4rx9er
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/fB9pJV2Aa_o
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 AM
This
Required reading
Comment piece for @sport.theguardian.com on a clear conflict of interest - why Fifa were wrong to partner with Michele Kang, a club owner, for the #ChampionsCup
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry
The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Required reading
This
Trinity Rodman is staying in #NWSL, but this new "HIP" rule might be problematic for the rest of the league. 💸
New Cooligans podcast out now:
APPLE: tinyurl.com/tvu5xsj3
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ym4rx9er
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/fB9pJV2Aa_o
New Cooligans podcast out now:
APPLE: tinyurl.com/tvu5xsj3
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ym4rx9er
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/fB9pJV2Aa_o
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 AM
This
This is not leadership. This is a terrible response. Did she try to do an all lives matter?
This is a team that has historically spoken up about subjects that matter. Now Emma is saying they play legos instead.
This is a team that has historically spoken up about subjects that matter. Now Emma is saying they play legos instead.
I asked Emma Hayes today:
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
![First of all, my condolences are to all the family members for those victims. Because it doesn't matter - I can sit here and talk about the loss of tragic life everywhere.
It's not something that first of all, as a mother, I want to see. It's upsetting on so many levels to see that happen, and I think they're in everybody's minds.
But I haven't spoken about it with the squad, genuinely.
I think the way we structure our camps, there's not a lot of sit-down time. Though I have got a Lego time today with them, another one, and paint-by-numbers - because I like that one too.
[I note here, not to opine on Emma’s words in the moment of reporting them: if you’ve seen her Instagram feed, you know she’s been doing this both as a mental activity and having players engage with her son Harry. - JT]
But we haven't spoken about it. And maybe that's because they're all reasonably new to camp, and whether they're familiar with it or not, whether they're comfortable talking about it or not, I don't know. But it hasn't been a topic of conversation this week in camp.
And perhaps they're having it amongst themselves, but they're definitely not having it in front of me. But I know that each and every one of them would feel equally empathetic and thoughtful about it and it's not something that any of us enjoy seeing.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gj2bc6vdtaw5mfhzhzdxr3j3/bafkreiahy5tkjv6neplwf5kdoelwgfuk6pizf7ukr6qkiordjk7pb7yzmm@jpeg)
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 AM
This is not leadership. This is a terrible response. Did she try to do an all lives matter?
This is a team that has historically spoken up about subjects that matter. Now Emma is saying they play legos instead.
This is a team that has historically spoken up about subjects that matter. Now Emma is saying they play legos instead.
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NWSL players who I've noted posting/reposting in solidarity with Minnesota on IG:
Mandy McGlynn
Izzy Rodriguez
Zara Chavoshi
Madison Hammond
Bella Bixby
Tierna Davidson
Alana Cook
Mandy Freeman
I'm sure I missed some, but probably not a ton. I'm disappointed, not going to lie.
Mandy McGlynn
Izzy Rodriguez
Zara Chavoshi
Madison Hammond
Bella Bixby
Tierna Davidson
Alana Cook
Mandy Freeman
I'm sure I missed some, but probably not a ton. I'm disappointed, not going to lie.
January 25, 2026 at 10:52 PM
NWSL players who I've noted posting/reposting in solidarity with Minnesota on IG:
Mandy McGlynn
Izzy Rodriguez
Zara Chavoshi
Madison Hammond
Bella Bixby
Tierna Davidson
Alana Cook
Mandy Freeman
I'm sure I missed some, but probably not a ton. I'm disappointed, not going to lie.
Mandy McGlynn
Izzy Rodriguez
Zara Chavoshi
Madison Hammond
Bella Bixby
Tierna Davidson
Alana Cook
Mandy Freeman
I'm sure I missed some, but probably not a ton. I'm disappointed, not going to lie.
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It's my belief that NWSL has to be a well-designed, robust soccer league and a good business, but I also believe that the soccer coming first is the only way to make both things happen in the medium and long term.
I don't think the league's leadership/the majority of team owners feel the same way.
I don't think the league's leadership/the majority of team owners feel the same way.
January 24, 2026 at 10:06 PM
It's my belief that NWSL has to be a well-designed, robust soccer league and a good business, but I also believe that the soccer coming first is the only way to make both things happen in the medium and long term.
I don't think the league's leadership/the majority of team owners feel the same way.
I don't think the league's leadership/the majority of team owners feel the same way.
This is leadership.
Our thoughts are with the people in Minnesota and across the country who are bravely standing up for their neighbors despite violence committed by ICE. If you are looking for a way to support the people of Minnesota, we want to highlight the work being done by the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
January 25, 2026 at 4:54 AM
This is leadership.
Must read. The league has never even tried to get fan input like this.
January 23, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Must read. The league has never even tried to get fan input like this.
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Roughly sketching out *how* for Spirit w/a $2M+ annual deal for Rodman in the #NWSL's salary cap:
Adjusted 2026 cap is expected to be ~$3.7M per league source.
Rodman: $1M HIP, then roughly a $1M+ cap hit. The Spirit also have allocation money that they can use to offset the cap for any player.
Adjusted 2026 cap is expected to be ~$3.7M per league source.
Rodman: $1M HIP, then roughly a $1M+ cap hit. The Spirit also have allocation money that they can use to offset the cap for any player.
January 23, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Roughly sketching out *how* for Spirit w/a $2M+ annual deal for Rodman in the #NWSL's salary cap:
Adjusted 2026 cap is expected to be ~$3.7M per league source.
Rodman: $1M HIP, then roughly a $1M+ cap hit. The Spirit also have allocation money that they can use to offset the cap for any player.
Adjusted 2026 cap is expected to be ~$3.7M per league source.
Rodman: $1M HIP, then roughly a $1M+ cap hit. The Spirit also have allocation money that they can use to offset the cap for any player.
1) Love to see players getting paid
2) How? Is Hip finalized? Would the league like to share final details
2) How? Is Hip finalized? Would the league like to share final details
Multiple sources confirm to ESPN that Rodman's new contract is worth over $2 million annually all-in, a world record. 👇
OFFICIAL: #USWNT forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new, 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit.
Per Mike Senkowski, Rodman’s agent, her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
#NWSL
Per Mike Senkowski, Rodman’s agent, her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
#NWSL
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 AM
1) Love to see players getting paid
2) How? Is Hip finalized? Would the league like to share final details
2) How? Is Hip finalized? Would the league like to share final details
Would be nice if the NWSL was this transparent. They are perfectly capable of sharing
- Cap Space a few times a season
- Allocation money ( although that may go away)
- Transfer threshold cap usage
Its January 21st and we still don’t know what’s happening with the salary cap
- Cap Space a few times a season
- Allocation money ( although that may go away)
- Transfer threshold cap usage
Its January 21st and we still don’t know what’s happening with the salary cap
MLS announces offseason GAM count for all 30 clubs
GAM is a valuable tool for MLS roster building. Can acquire players/assets, but most used to buy down non-DP salary cap hits to fit under roster rules
GAM is a valuable tool for MLS roster building. Can acquire players/assets, but most used to buy down non-DP salary cap hits to fit under roster rules
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Would be nice if the NWSL was this transparent. They are perfectly capable of sharing
- Cap Space a few times a season
- Allocation money ( although that may go away)
- Transfer threshold cap usage
Its January 21st and we still don’t know what’s happening with the salary cap
- Cap Space a few times a season
- Allocation money ( although that may go away)
- Transfer threshold cap usage
Its January 21st and we still don’t know what’s happening with the salary cap