This past season could have been better for the NWSL team, the Washington Spirit, placing 11th with a 3-9-10 record. Hopefully, going into the 2023 season, things will look better for the team. They brought on a familiar face, Mark Parsons, as head coach this week. He had previously coached the Spirit before going to the Portland Thorns, then had an unsuccessful season and Euros … Continue reading Washington Spirit has a new coach
TW: Sexual abuse The NWSL is under fire yet again, with an investigation underway to find all allegations of abuse within the league. Here is just a summary of the 172-page report here that outlines the systematic abuse within the NWSL — Christy Holly: Asked to leave Sky Blue FC in the middle of the 2017 season due to his verbal abuse and alleged relationship … Continue reading A Summary of the Yates Report
San Diego Wave Head Coach, Casey Stoney, is not letting Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis keep her from taking a stand against his discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community. San Diego played the Orlando Pride in Florida on Sunday and did not miss the opportunity to wear rainbow t-shirts that featured a Pride Flag with the word “Gay” on the back. Florida Govenor, Ron DeSantis, signed into … Continue reading San Diego Wave take stand for gay rights in Florida
The USWNT touched down in Utah this week to prepare for their summer match schedule to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. They played Colombia, winning 2-0. It’s always good to hear and see the USWNT continue to win matches, but the inspiring news surrounds USWNT player Carson Pickett. Pickett made history by being the first athlete with a limb difference to play for the … Continue reading Carson Pickett makes history for national team
The NWSL has recently been striving to be more inclusive with its LGBTQ+ fans, supporters and players. With the inauguration of new clubs like Angel City, and the San Diego Wave, this league has the opportunity to make safe spaces for all fans and players despite a rocky history with the league and its support of the LGBTQ+ community. The sport of soccer unfortunately has … Continue reading NWSL strives towards LGBTQ inclusivity
Jessica Berman has been appointed as the National Women’s Soccer League commissioner. This process took over five months and happened after a disorderly 2021 season, where five coaches were dismissed or resigned due to a plethora of accusations from players. She joins the NWSL with an impressive resume of previous experience within professional sports. Berman was the National Lacrosse League deputy commissioner and executive vice … Continue reading Jessica Berman Appointed As NWSL Commissioner
Michele Kang is turning heads in the professional soccer world due to her becoming part of the ownership group for the Washington Spirit, but has been in an ongoing battle to purchase the club. She has reportedly offered to buy the club for $35 million which has exceeded previous offers. Majority owner Steve Baldwin and club founder Bill Lynch, have been pursuing to sell the … Continue reading Michele Kang Won’t Go Down Without A Fight
The year 2021 has been nothing short of a rude awakening for the National Women’s Soccer League and the US Soccer Federation. This year alone, there have been five head coaches fired or forced to resign due to sexual misconduct, racist, and/or verbal abuse allegations. There have been so many allegations, in fact, it is enough to make your head spin. The hiring process of … Continue reading The Seemingly Never-ending NWSL Allegations
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