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Australian striker Sam Kerr says she's leaving Chelsea after 6-plus seasons apnews.com/article/sam-...

On today's edition of Soccer Insider, @anniempeterson.bsky.social reflects on the recent FIFA decision to allow Afghan Women United to play in international competition. Also, hear from one of the team's founders about the impact of the decision:

🇲🇽 We preview the big Liga MX Femenil final: Rayadas de Monterrey vs Club América! How did they get there and who has the upper hand? Find out here: www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...

Fire GM Vanja Černivec spoke to reporters before the season opener and reminded people that no one thought the expansion Valkyries would be any good, either. "Every news article that we read and see us at the bottom, it sparks something in us." Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/vanja-inte/

Kamilla Cardoso scores 22 as Chicago Sky spoil expansion Portland Fire's WNBA opener with 98-83 win apnews.com/article/sky-...

The Portland Fire return after 24 years as WNBA expansion team opens the season apnews.com/article/wnba...

Dudinha leads Wave to 2-1 win over rival Angel City apnews.com/article/ange...

Checking in on the Pride-Courage match and geez it's miserable.

WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving apnews.com/article/port...

The fight for an Afghanistan women's team isn't only about soccer to its advocates apnews.com/article/afgh...

I’m not leaving my house, thanks.

The court is pretty cool!

The Fifth Circuit just told millions of women that three judges know better than the FDA, their doctors, and 25 years of evidence. They don't. This restriction on medication abortion is a nationwide abortion restriction, full stop. I have no intention of letting this stand.

Please Join me tomorrow at the International Women’s Sports Film Festival! I’ll be on a panel talking about the Portland Pilots and their lasting legacy in women’s sports! ⚽️ tickets at iwsff@org!

Happy International Workers Day. Proud to be a union member.

Palestinian and Israeli soccer officials refuse to shake hands at FIFA Congress apnews.com/article/fifa...

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas apnews.com/article/vanc...

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup apnews.com/article/worl...

Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments apnews.com/article/afgh...

EVERYONE! The International Women's Sports Film Festival is happening next weekend in Portland! I am going to be speaking at one of the panels, so you can come watch me embarass the heck out of myself, and also stay for all the other cool events! Go here for tix: www.iwsff.org

Wemby is a tall fella

The Chris Dudley anti-trans ad is just sad. Hey Chris, why don't you focus your platform on saving women's sports from a real, actual threat: predatory coaches. Oh and Dudley hanging out with Kevin Dahlgren is just a cherry on top.

On the sharp contrast between how good the Blazers' vibes are right now on the court and how bad they are off it: www.rosegardenreport.com/trail-blazer...

Holy cow San Jose

Fire coach Alex Sarama youtube.com/watch?v=gAE6...

From @anniempeterson.bsky.social, it's clear at this point that the USWNT will always be a work in progress under Emma Hayes. www.theixsports.com/newsletter/h...

Sug Sutton spoke today at Portland Fire practice youtu.be/I2hVfBzx7aI...

In the latest of Tom Dundon's cost-cutting measures, the Blazers are the only playoff team that didn't send their two-way players (who are ineligible to play in the playoffs) on the road for Games 1 and 2 this weekend. Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/trail-blazer...

Very nice reception from the Spurs crowd for Tiago Splitter when he’s introduced before he coached his first playoff game.

Vancouver supporters have launched SaveTheCaps.com ⚽️🌊 #SaveTheCaps @southsiders.ca @vancouversisters.bsky.social @raincitybrigade.bsky.social @vancouveralbion.bsky.social #VWFC @whitecapsfc.com #MLS

As the World Cup Gets Closer, Tierna Davidson Eases Her Way Back, from @anniempeterson.bsky.social www.theixsports.com/newsletter/t...

USWNT gets a sneak peek at the grass installed at Lumen for the World Cup apnews.com/article/uswn...

England beats Spain again, winning 1-0 in Women's World Cup qualifier apnews.com/article/engl...

They gotta do something about the pointy shoulders on these jerseys.

I'm supposed to be writing my Canada preview for the World Cup package. LOL.

For some of us who watched the Challenger tragedy live, every single step of this Artemis re-entry process is nerve-racking. But also fascinating.

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.

The US should not be hosting the World Cup. Video of an aggressive man bursting through a sign held by Iraqi soccer fans as they joyfully chant in the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The man knocks rips through sign, says "You don't come to America and do that."

"I don’t really be on social media. I don’t be on Twitter, because that is a toxic app. So I couldn’t tell you, honestly, but I’m going to say: for athletes, if you play sports, or women’s sports, stay off Twitter. Because those people are crazy on there."

Fire take veteran forward Bridget Carleton from the Lynx with the opening pick in the expansion draft

Update: we have a TV! Progress! Credit where it’s due @portlandfire.bsky.social

The @portlandfire.bsky.social expansion draft watch party won’t allow media. Weird. No TVs in the press conference room for the media room to watch the draft. Cool. Off to a great start

Shocked! Shocked i tell you! Who would have thought a movement that encourages women to stay at home and submit to their husbands is hostile to women! :/ www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...

USWNT's Sophia Wilson gave herself grace after the birth of her daughter apnews.com/article/uswn...

Holy cow, Italy down to 10 players.

Hello Moise Kean!

In today's Soccer Insider, @anniempeterson.bsky.social talks about Reilyn Turner's versatile role on the Portland Thorns and more: www.theixsports.com/newsletter/m...

Four-byline alert: 🚨 “.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.” www.ft.com/content/744e...