As my D.C. journo colleagues/friends have pointed out, Trinity Rodman's record deal wouldn't have happened without the Spirit community. While sports continue to be dictated by balance sheets, it's a nice reminder of where women's soccer's soul lies. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

"I can assure you...this is one of the most significant deals in the history of Paraguayan women’s football." 🇵🇾 NEW: I spoke to the president of Club Olimpia in Paraguay to get the latest on Claudia Martinez's imminent move to #NWSL. 📝 @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

“It will be even more special and full circle going back to Portland with my daughter.” Sophia Wilson is officially back with the Thorns for 2026. I spoke with her in an exclusive for @theathletic.com on her decision to stay in Portland, a place she calls home. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

💰 FIFA released 2026 World Cup prize money amounts, which is relevant to the USWNT. Why? Because it and the USMNT agreed in their current CBA to share all their World Cup prize money:

"Guys. I was a Marine, okay? I got 200 people out of Afghanistan to Australia. I know a thing or two about visas and immigration." — Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social

BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic. Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

INBOX: @nwslplayers.bsky.social statement "condemning attacks on players."

Trinity Rodman injury update per Washington Spirit head coach Adrian Gonzalez. #USWNT #NWSL MCL sprain, no timetable on return. Gonzalez: “We are going to take this day by day. Every player is completely different.”

An update on Trinity Rodman's injury: The USWNT and Spirit forward's initial scans on Thursday showed a positive long-term prognosis, according to sources. www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Jess Park is very good at football. Apparently the only way to stop her is by kicking a football into her face, That’s after coming off the bench + scoring two goals. Given the freedom to invert, to carry the ball, to roam, Park is thriving. Man Utd are better for it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

NEWS: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson, sources tell The Athletic. The Women's Super League club will pay just under £1 million for Thompson, who has already agreed a five-year contract. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

From @theathletic.com: Alex Morgan is one of the most financially successful women’s soccer players - and it all began with a simple pink headband. nyti.ms/3JL9YFa

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to fine the Kansas City Current after a disagreement over extreme heat procedures that delayed a match against Orlando Pride roughly three and a half hours, sources told The Athletic.

NEWS: OL Lyonnes have expressed serious interest in 18-year-old Ajax and U.S. women’s national team midfielder Lily Yohannes, according to multiple sources. More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

Get aboard because we aren’t standing still for long. Welcome to The Athletic’s women’s soccer team @aslipelit.bsky.social and @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...

Virgin Mary, Vietnamese Catholic Martyrs Church in Sacramento, 2005, 📸 via @PFTCommenter

I guess I'm officially on here now. Excited to share that I'm moving into the role of Head of Global Women's Soccer at @theathletic.bsky.social. I'll spare you the corporate speak, but I look forward to growing our coverage and community alike. www.nytco.com/press/promot...