by admin | Feb 1, 2024 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
The Golden State Warriors have plucked Jess Smith, the head of revenue for the Angel City Football Club, to be the president of their new WNBA franchise. It’s the first move by the team since the league announced it was expanding to the Bay Area back in July. Smith,...
by admin | Jan 19, 2024 | Representation, SEW
United States women’s national team striker Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and agreed on a record-breaking contract with the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million including a fifth-year option. Swanson, who joined the...
by admin | Jan 12, 2024 | Representation, SEW
After two disappointing seasons, the Washington Spirit have bolstered what was already a formidable list of U.S. women’s national team players by adding another one. USWNT defender Casey Krueger has officially signed with the Spirit, agreeing to a contract that runs...
by admin | Dec 20, 2023 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
The Houston Dash have made Maria Sánchez the NWSL’s highest-paid player, the Wall Street Journal and the Equalizer reported Monday. The 27-year-old forward has signed a three-year deal with a fourth year option worth nearly $1.5 million total, per the reports. It’s...
by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | Representation, SEW
The NWSL hosted its expansion draft on Dec. 15 to fill the rosters of the two newest teams in the league — Bay FC and Utah Royals FC. Bay FC selected five players in the draft, in contrast to the Royals’ two selections. Utah built out its roster earlier in the...
by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Representation, SEW
NJ/NY Gotham FC has found itself in hot water with fans after winning the NWSL Championship match on Nov. 11. The first-time champions defeated OL Reign and gave Ali Krieger the fitting end to her career that she deserved. But Gotham fans didn’t receive a celebration...
by admin | Nov 17, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Lindsey Horan is excited about the investment Michele Kang could bring to Olympique Lyonnais. Kang, who already owns the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, is set to become the majority owner of the Lyon women’s team. In an interview with Pro Soccer Wire, Horan said that she’s...
by admin | Nov 16, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Change is difficult to recognize when it is in progress. The day-to-day hustle of reaching a destination can be all-consuming, blinding one to something in plain sight. Finding perspective requires an intentional effort, a momentary pause in a fast-paced world of...
by admin | Nov 14, 2023 | Representation, SEW
In some ways, the NWSL’s biggest storyline is itself. The league has spent the last couple of years publicly documenting its exponential rise in several categories, including its brand-new media rights deal, one which is reportedly the most valuable in...
by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Kerolin, a 23-year-old Brazilian attacker in her second season with the North Carolina Courage, was voted the National Women’s Soccer League MVP. The other finalists were Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith, the 2022 winner; San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma;...
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