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Here for USWNT, Washington Spirit & for following what's going on in the world
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The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards.
Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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2025 Hey Spirits Awards
Help us choose the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits award by voting on your favorite nominee for each of the six awards! Winners will be announced on a special episode of Hey Spirits.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards.
Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
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🗣️ Once again for Jessica in the back!
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🗣️ Once again for Jessica in the back!
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December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Competing on the world stage doesn't guarantee a living wage. FIFPRO surveyed 407 women's national team players from 41 countries who competed at major international tournaments in 2025, revealing deep financial inequality at the highest level of the game 💰
✍️ FIFPRO
✍️ FIFPRO
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Competing on the world stage doesn't guarantee a living wage. FIFPRO surveyed 407 women's national team players from 41 countries who competed at major international tournaments in 2025, revealing deep financial inequality at the highest level of the game 💰
✍️ FIFPRO
✍️ FIFPRO
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a year after the #NWSL ditched the college draft, it officially unveiled the replacement — the combine
I spent a few days in Florida getting a behind-the-scenes look at the league’s new incubator for playing (and coaching) talent
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
I spent a few days in Florida getting a behind-the-scenes look at the league’s new incubator for playing (and coaching) talent
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Inside the NWSL's first combine: Can the league create a more robust pathway for American talent development?
The NWSL hosted its first-ever combine in Bradenton, Fla. in December, which acted as a showcase for college players that hope to turn professional and serves as a solution after the league eliminated...
www.cbssports.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
a year after the #NWSL ditched the college draft, it officially unveiled the replacement — the combine
I spent a few days in Florida getting a behind-the-scenes look at the league’s new incubator for playing (and coaching) talent
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
I spent a few days in Florida getting a behind-the-scenes look at the league’s new incubator for playing (and coaching) talent
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Love Meghann Burke 🥰
BREAKING: The NWSLPA opposes the #NWSL's proposed "High Impact Player" rule. PA exec. dir. Meghann Burke tells @espn.com that the NWSL is controlling and interfering with which players can access a certain pot of funds. The PA's proposal is to raise the cap by $1M, the proposed "HIP" amount. MORE:
NWSLPA opposes cap plan for stars like Rodman
The NWSLPA has expressed opposition to an NWSL proposal to create a new rule to pay star players outside of the cap, further clouding the league's next steps in competing with top European clubs for e...
www.espn.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Love Meghann Burke 🥰
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Trans kids are going to die, and they want them to. We have to not want them to die more.
Under the proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration today, any Medicare- or Medicaid-participating hospital would be barred from providing gender-affirming care to *any child*, even if the care is not paid for by Medicare or Medicaid.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trans kids are going to die, and they want them to. We have to not want them to die more.
Sofia getting the Italians to come over 👀
A source has confirmed to me that Italian international Lucia Di Guglielmo will be headed to the #NWSL with a landing spot likely with the Washington Spirit.
Of note, Di Guglielmo is represented by Assist Women, the same agency that reps Sofia Cantore and Lisa Boattin.
Of note, Di Guglielmo is represented by Assist Women, the same agency that reps Sofia Cantore and Lisa Boattin.
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Sofia getting the Italians to come over 👀
This seems like very poor planning. During the winter between the World Cup & Olympics? The international players at those clubs are going to 0 rest for almost 2 years.
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January 2028 in the middle of the European domestic football season, FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.
Full story from @charpur.bsky.social ⬇️
Full story from @charpur.bsky.social ⬇️
FIFA confirms dates for Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028
The 16-team tournament will take place in the same year as the LA Olympic Games and midway through the European domestic football season.
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This seems like very poor planning. During the winter between the World Cup & Olympics? The international players at those clubs are going to 0 rest for almost 2 years.
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“Soccer stadiums are the last refuge,” he said. “That’s where you go to hear the truth.” 💛🖤💛🖤
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
‘Free DC’: Washington Spirit fans channel activism pitchside
Many rival SGs have united behind the chant
equalizersoccer.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Soccer stadiums are the last refuge,” he said. “That’s where you go to hear the truth.” 💛🖤💛🖤
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
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🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
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The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’s continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’s continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.
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Yeah, man. Marketability is directly affected by our biases. Especially racism/colorism/featurism. We gotta be honest about these things even when a higher potential salary isn't tied to it. The fact that a higher salary is tied to it isn't great. That 2020 work folks were supposed to do, get to it.
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Yeah, man. Marketability is directly affected by our biases. Especially racism/colorism/featurism. We gotta be honest about these things even when a higher potential salary isn't tied to it. The fact that a higher salary is tied to it isn't great. That 2020 work folks were supposed to do, get to it.
Seems unnecessarily complicated & euro/us centric. Basically a way to keep players like Trin while giving low ambition clubs an out on not spending more.
SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria.
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's Board of Governors has approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Seems unnecessarily complicated & euro/us centric. Basically a way to keep players like Trin while giving low ambition clubs an out on not spending more.
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Jessica Berman about to be visited by three Spirits.
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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This could have been resolved many times. At any point in the past couple of months. But noooooooo. Miss Unwell had to fuck this up to the point of getting congress involved.
Berman fucked around and now she’s finding out why Kang owns the Spirit.
Berman fucked around and now she’s finding out why Kang owns the Spirit.
A rule change on the NWSL salary cap is imminent from the NWSL board of governors that could help pay top players like Trinity Rodman. No new contract yet though — and Congress has taken interest, too 👀
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NWSL board in advanced talks to add funds to pay players like Rodman competitive salaries: Sources
Trinity Rodman's ongoing negotiations were the impetus for the board vote, but sources say the rule is bigger than one player.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This could have been resolved many times. At any point in the past couple of months. But noooooooo. Miss Unwell had to fuck this up to the point of getting congress involved.
Berman fucked around and now she’s finding out why Kang owns the Spirit.
Berman fucked around and now she’s finding out why Kang owns the Spirit.
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A rule change on the NWSL salary cap is imminent from the NWSL board of governors that could help pay top players like Trinity Rodman. No new contract yet though — and Congress has taken interest, too 👀
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NWSL board in advanced talks to add funds to pay players like Rodman competitive salaries: Sources
Trinity Rodman's ongoing negotiations were the impetus for the board vote, but sources say the rule is bigger than one player.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A rule change on the NWSL salary cap is imminent from the NWSL board of governors that could help pay top players like Trinity Rodman. No new contract yet though — and Congress has taken interest, too 👀
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
New at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Berman could've just raised the cap but instead she's gotta beef with:
- Beloved superstar who played with the the players who sued the USWNT and is determined to carry on their fight
- Owner who orchestrated a coup to take control of the club & has been on the forefront of league changes
- Beloved superstar who played with the the players who sued the USWNT and is determined to carry on their fight
- Owner who orchestrated a coup to take control of the club & has been on the forefront of league changes
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Berman could've just raised the cap but instead she's gotta beef with:
- Beloved superstar who played with the the players who sued the USWNT and is determined to carry on their fight
- Owner who orchestrated a coup to take control of the club & has been on the forefront of league changes
- Beloved superstar who played with the the players who sued the USWNT and is determined to carry on their fight
- Owner who orchestrated a coup to take control of the club & has been on the forefront of league changes
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It is critical that collective bargaining agreements be honored in accordance with federal labor laws—especially at a time of tremendous growth for women’s sports.
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
DWC and House Democrats Urge National Women’s Soccer League to Uphold Collective Bargaining Agreement
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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The creation of a new rule still doesn’t erase that Berman tampered with a fully valid contract proposal that the team and player had both agreed to, and I hope the PA doesn’t drop the grievance for that
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The creation of a new rule still doesn’t erase that Berman tampered with a fully valid contract proposal that the team and player had both agreed to, and I hope the PA doesn’t drop the grievance for that
Should just raise the cap but the NWSL is going to NWSL
I'm glad we have Trin & the Spirit willing to fight & force this issue.
I'm glad we have Trin & the Spirit willing to fight & force this issue.
NEWS: The #NWSL board is voting on a proposal that would allow teams to pay top players beyond the current salary cap but with limits, w/the hope that it's a solution for Trinity Rodman and other stars. Proposal still needs to pass. Details (so far) on @espn.com 👇
Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars
The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, mu...
www.espn.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Should just raise the cap but the NWSL is going to NWSL
I'm glad we have Trin & the Spirit willing to fight & force this issue.
I'm glad we have Trin & the Spirit willing to fight & force this issue.
DC, Louisville & Utah repping the NWSL as they should
Don't mind me, just going to sit here for the next hour or so trying to figure out the connection between Paris FC and Arkansas
December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
DC, Louisville & Utah repping the NWSL as they should
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A Star stays home ✨🐐
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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