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EVERYONE ANALYZES WOMEN'S SPORTS
A podcast about the NWSL, USWNT, and women's soccer around the world.
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A podcast about the NWSL, USWNT, and women's soccer around the world.
Subscribe: patreon.com/c/xOwnGoals
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Watch: youtube.com/@xOwnGoals
Support: https://ko-fi.com/xowngoals
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Jessica Berman and U.S. Soccer Fail to Meet the Moment(s). Plus, USWNT and Trinity Rodman's Contract
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Between the Trinity Rodman contract, Jessica Berman's latest comments, and U.S. Soccer's lack of acknowledgment of the horrors in Minneapolis, this was an intense episode. Hope you listen.
The #NWSL wants a "responsible relationship to revenue." But how much would it really cost owners if they increased the salary cap by $1 million? Not That Much Actually!
How Much Would the NWSL Spend With a Bigger Salary Cap?
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January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The #NWSL wants a "responsible relationship to revenue." But how much would it really cost owners if they increased the salary cap by $1 million? Not That Much Actually!
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Another January paddlin' from the #USWNT, this time against Chile in Santa Barbara.
Score: 5 - 0
Box Shots: 20 - 0
Box Touches: 54 - 0
Field Tilt: 90 - 10
Score: 5 - 0
Box Shots: 20 - 0
Box Touches: 54 - 0
Field Tilt: 90 - 10
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Another January paddlin' from the #USWNT, this time against Chile in Santa Barbara.
Score: 5 - 0
Box Shots: 20 - 0
Box Touches: 54 - 0
Field Tilt: 90 - 10
Score: 5 - 0
Box Shots: 20 - 0
Box Touches: 54 - 0
Field Tilt: 90 - 10
*the loudest guy at the Reel Big Fish reunion show*
SELL OUT WITH ME OH YEAH
SELL OUT WITH ME OH YEAH
January 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
*the loudest guy at the Reel Big Fish reunion show*
SELL OUT WITH ME OH YEAH
SELL OUT WITH ME OH YEAH
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EMMA SEARS DEAR LORD WHAT A FACEMELTER
January 28, 2026 at 4:11 AM
EMMA SEARS DEAR LORD WHAT A FACEMELTER
The #USWNT may carry a 5-cap average in tonight's XI, but their experience still overwhelmed the Chileans in the first half.
Score: 3 - 0
Box Shots: 12 - 0
Box Touches: 36 - 0
Field Tilt: 93 - 7
Score: 3 - 0
Box Shots: 12 - 0
Box Touches: 36 - 0
Field Tilt: 93 - 7
January 28, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The #USWNT may carry a 5-cap average in tonight's XI, but their experience still overwhelmed the Chileans in the first half.
Score: 3 - 0
Box Shots: 12 - 0
Box Touches: 36 - 0
Field Tilt: 93 - 7
Score: 3 - 0
Box Shots: 12 - 0
Box Touches: 36 - 0
Field Tilt: 93 - 7
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?
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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?
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New: Players aged under 23 in WSL2 are not guaranteed to be paid the equivalent of the national living wage for a typical full-time worker annually, despite a large pay increase for the division’s lowest-paid players after the introduction of minimum salaries.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
WSL2 minimum pay for under-23s less than national living wage for typical full-time job
Players aged under-23 in Women’s Super League 2 are not guaranteed to be paid the equivalent of the national living wage for a typical full-time worker annually
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM
New: Players aged under 23 in WSL2 are not guaranteed to be paid the equivalent of the national living wage for a typical full-time worker annually, despite a large pay increase for the division’s lowest-paid players after the introduction of minimum salaries.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Between the Trinity Rodman contract, Jessica Berman's latest comments, and U.S. Soccer's lack of acknowledgment of the horrors in Minneapolis, this was an intense episode. Hope you listen.
Jessica Berman and U.S. Soccer Fail to Meet the Moment(s). Plus, USWNT and Trinity Rodman's Contract
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January 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Between the Trinity Rodman contract, Jessica Berman's latest comments, and U.S. Soccer's lack of acknowledgment of the horrors in Minneapolis, this was an intense episode. Hope you listen.
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From the player they were all excited to honor on Saturday. Also, you have a player from Minnesota, and one of your best players is an immigrant. You absolutely have to grapple at the very least.
January 27, 2026 at 1:23 AM
From the player they were all excited to honor on Saturday. Also, you have a player from Minnesota, and one of your best players is an immigrant. You absolutely have to grapple at the very least.
This is FURTing heritage
Since the NWSL hasn't posted on this site...the new ball is basically an asterisk on a soccer ball.
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This is FURTing heritage
ESPN reported a $950k transfer fee, not confirmed or announced by the cub.
Haley Carter told media at Trinity Rodman's contract announcement that another move was coming on Monday.
Well, it's Monday, & Paraguay FW Claudia Martínez has officially signed a 3-year deal, with a club-held option for 2029. Unspecified (but likely quite high) transfer fee paid to Club Olimpia.
Well, it's Monday, & Paraguay FW Claudia Martínez has officially signed a 3-year deal, with a club-held option for 2029. Unspecified (but likely quite high) transfer fee paid to Club Olimpia.
January 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
ESPN reported a $950k transfer fee, not confirmed or announced by the cub.
. @jeffrueter.bsky.social's column gets to the heart of the matter.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
. @jeffrueter.bsky.social's column gets to the heart of the matter.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Pregame moment of silence for Alex Pretti at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul ahead of today's New York Sirens vs. Minnesota Frost game.
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Pregame moment of silence for Alex Pretti at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul ahead of today's New York Sirens vs. Minnesota Frost game.
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“ICE OUT NOW!” Chant at the Minnesota Frost game
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January 25, 2026 at 8:39 PM
“ICE OUT NOW!” Chant at the Minnesota Frost game
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Mist forward and Unrivaled Co-founder Breanna Stewart held up a sign with two words during intros today: “Abolish Ice.”
Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .
Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .
January 25, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Mist forward and Unrivaled Co-founder Breanna Stewart held up a sign with two words during intros today: “Abolish Ice.”
Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .
Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .
Re: the #USWNT 's lack of acknowledgement of the execution of Alex Jeffrey Pretti before their friendly against Paraguay yesterday.
By contrast, the players in Unrivaled held a moment of silence before yesterday's tipoffs.
By contrast, the players in Unrivaled held a moment of silence before yesterday's tipoffs.
We silently held up ABOLISH ICE signs during the anthem, and security came to our seats and said if we didn't hand them over they would have LASD remove us from the game. I asked if it was the stadium rules, and security said it was the team's decision. So there's that.
January 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Re: the #USWNT 's lack of acknowledgement of the execution of Alex Jeffrey Pretti before their friendly against Paraguay yesterday.
By contrast, the players in Unrivaled held a moment of silence before yesterday's tipoffs.
By contrast, the players in Unrivaled held a moment of silence before yesterday's tipoffs.
That, friends, in the end, was a paddlin' from the #USWNT in the second half.
Score: 6 - 0
Box Shots: 17 - 0
Box Touches: 49 - 2
Field Tilt: 96 - 4
Score: 6 - 0
Box Shots: 17 - 0
Box Touches: 49 - 2
Field Tilt: 96 - 4
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
That, friends, in the end, was a paddlin' from the #USWNT in the second half.
Score: 6 - 0
Box Shots: 17 - 0
Box Touches: 49 - 2
Field Tilt: 96 - 4
Score: 6 - 0
Box Shots: 17 - 0
Box Touches: 49 - 2
Field Tilt: 96 - 4
Mandy getting some alone time.
January 25, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Mandy getting some alone time.
Hutton turned 20 two weeks ago smdh
Trinity Rodman getting subbed off and passing the armband off to Claire Hutton. #USWNT
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Hutton turned 20 two weeks ago smdh
Paraguay defended well and with honor for 45 minutes. And now, the tank is smashing "E".
January 24, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Paraguay defended well and with honor for 45 minutes. And now, the tank is smashing "E".