by admin | Nov 15, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The Washington Spirit will play the Chicago Red Stars for the National Women’s Soccer League title after each team won its respective semifinal on Sunday. Ashley Sanchez scored the winner in the 68th minute as the Spirit earned a 2-1victory over OL Reign....
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Trinity Rodman got a huge surprise when her father, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, attended her NWSL playoff game Sunday. The 19-year-old Washington Spirit forward opened up about her relationship with her father in an emotional Instagram post. “This last game...
by admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Two-time World Cup winner Carli Lloyd walked off the pitch for the last time on Sunday, as the Chicago Red Stars beat her NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. The double Olympic gold medallist donned the USWNT national team jersey...
by admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
It’s a struggle for many women who play professional soccer in the U.S. to make a living. The minimum starting salary for players on a professional club team who don’t also play for a U.S. or Canadian national team is $22,000; many of these players are forced to take...
by admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Fighting all kinds of adversity, the Washington Spirit is on a roll and ready to make an improbable run through the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Washington (11-7-6) completed its regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash, clinching the No. 3...
by admin | Nov 5, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Through all the challenges of the 2021 NWSL season, the play on the field reached new heights in the league’s ninth year, ending in a playoff race that came down to the wirethis past weekend. While the competition was strong across the board, a handful of players (and...
by admin | Nov 1, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
“My general philosophy is always trying to do two things at once.” Megan Rapinoe is describing her approach to investment, but she could be referring to her career in general. One of the most decorated soccer players in history, Rapinoe has always been more than...
by admin | Nov 1, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) announced that the NWSL has agreed to meet all of the demands put forth by the union in the wake of instances of verbal abuse and sexual coercion of players. The announcement follows one made on...
by admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Kansas City NWSL will construct the first soccer stadium purpose-built for an NWSL team, the club announced on Tuesday. The $70 million facility, which will be privately financed through the ownership group, will be located on the east end of the Berkley Riverfront in...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed in principle on how to handle the changes that are being demanded by players after allegations of sexual misconduct engulfed the league, interim CEO Marla Messing said on Wednesday. The National Women’s...
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