we won 😭 defector.com/the-montreal...

In Portland, where soccer has long been political, a new USL W team brought on the local Planned Parenthood as a kit sponsor. I spoke with folks from the Cherry Bombs, PP, & the Rose City Riveters about the collab & how reproductive health impacts women's sports: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

In Portland, where soccer has long been political, a new USL W team brought on the local Planned Parenthood as a kit sponsor. I spoke with folks from the Cherry Bombs, PP, & the Rose City Riveters about the collab & how reproductive health impacts women's sports: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

Michelle Cooper is good at soccer imo

What is the most viewed women’s soccer league in the world? The NWSL? Good guess, but not it. The WSL? No. Frauen Bundesliga? A-League W? Liga F? Nope, nope, and nope. It’s Liga MX Femenil.

I'm so happy I let the Montreal Victoire ruin my life for the past two weeks. ALLEZ VICTOIRE! defector.com/five-nights-...

And now for our second story of the *very first* day at @weareravenous.com, I wrote about the decline of the American sports bar, and how two very disparate forces — women's sports, and gambling — are shaping its future. www.weareravenous.com/women-sports...

I reviewed "Kicking," @julesboykoff.bsky.social's memoir-manifesto about soccer, politics, and care: defector.com/jules-boykof...

The Montreal Roses' home opener yesterday was a blast, with Tanya Boychuk's brace headlining the team's 4-0 win over the Vancouver Rise. My recap, with a meditation on language politics in Quebec, because why not: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

For @www.thecutback.com, I wrote an ode to Sarah Gorden, Sofia Huerta, and other NWSL veteran defenders still playing full 90s. Here's to the mainstays who have made the league what it is and continue to contribute on the pitch: www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-defen...

I had the immense pleasure of interviewing @realdanyohannes.bsky.social, father of Aethan, Jayden, and Lily Yohannes. We discussed passing his love for soccer to his kids, parenting pro athletes, being active on soccer Twitter, the future of the women's game, and more: defector.com/whats-parent...

It was my pleasure, Abigail. Really enjoyed our conversation about football, my kids and our football ecosystem. Appreciate you taking the time to share the story!

I had the immense pleasure of interviewing @realdanyohannes.bsky.social, father of Aethan, Jayden, and Lily Yohannes. We discussed passing his love for soccer to his kids, parenting pro athletes, being active on soccer Twitter, the future of the women's game, and more: defector.com/whats-parent...

The next step of Guro Reiten's storied career will be with NJ/NY Gotham FC. And as @abigailsegel.bsky.social describes, she's ready for it: equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/22/f...

Realized this article I just wrote is basically a gateway drug for queers who want (need?) to get more into WNBA fandom <3 s/o to @tcraggs22.bsky.social for being the best editor & allowing me to re-alive my 2012 undergrad thesis in this form

@catabush.com with a super fun interview with Ashlyn Puerta, a player you should definitely know about ⤵️

In her latest, @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social talks to Sarah Gorden about a choice many female athletes face — whether or not they'll change their names after marriage, and how that might affect their career or marketability. www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

"'Women’s sports are just, like, objectively better and more entertaining and really gay—it's just beautiful,' Jane told me. 'I’m just tired of men’s sports in general. I'm just tired of men in general.'" Nobody gets better quotes than @heatherchen.bsky.social (the rest of the blog is great, too)

Fun matches this weekend!

Haitian immigrant Daphy Michel was found dead of heart attack at a Pittsburgh bus stop after being released from ICE custody. Daphy had suffered a mental health breakdown as Trump attacked her Haitian community in Charleroi name & died paydayreport.com/after-death-...

The NWSL has an impressive rookie class this year. @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social has the story on how Elise Evans, Jordynn Dudley, and Kat Rader are adjusting to the league: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

Ahead of a big international window, Naomi Girma spoke with the press about playing in her native Northern California, life in London, and more. Subscribers can catch up at the link🔒 ✍️ @abigailsegel.bsky.social equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/30/n...

Catarina Macario's thoughts on the HIP Rule, the healing powers of California sunshine, and playing for her hometown team ⤵️

A lot has changed since #CANWNT and @nsl.ca star Quinn publicly came out as nonbinary more than five years ago - for better and for worse. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

Sporting bodies like the IOC and World Athletics are reacting to public pressure from a small but very vocal group of people who demand the world be simpler than it actually is. It takes time and resources away from real problems in sports, and it harms women more than it helps them.

I loved this game!!!

Revel in the chaos with me defector.com/the-cascadia...

Savy King made her long-awaited return to the NWSL in Angel City's 4-0 win over the Chicago Stars. Amidst all the emotion of her journey, there's signs that King's return could be the start of a breakthrough season for ACFC. 📝 @abigailsegel.bsky.social www.thecutback.com/p/savy-king-...

A few months ago, NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke told me, “Whatever wins [the WNBPA] are able to secure in their next CBA, we’ll be looking to that when we’re in negotiations next.”

"Our voice collectively is so strong and so influential, and it’s important to use it for good even in a time—and especially in a time—when there’s a lot of hate and vitriol in our environment.” - Tierna Davidson on the USWNT's responsibility to speak out on social issues

Our 2026 NWSL predictions are live at @us.theguardian.com! Full of storylines, superlatives, stars, playoff qualifiers, and award winners. Can Gotham go dynastic? With @ellabrockway.bsky.social, @tomjgarry.bsky.social, and @abigailsegel.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

INTERVIEW: I spoke with Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson about returning from her second ACL tear in 3 years, if Gotham has what it takes to succeed in both the regular season and the playoffs, and the USWNT's 'strong and influential' voice: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

A few days ago, I wrote about tennis media, aggregators, and politics in sports:

Alyssa Thompson’s goal was sweeter for the struggle. My report from the USWNT’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the final day of the SheBelieves Cup: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

My report from Canada and Argentina's scoreless draw and odd penalty shootout on the final day of the SheBelieves Cup: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

NWSL preview time? NWSL preview time! There's been plenty of wheeling and dealing heading into the 2026 season, so I tried to make some sense of it: defector.com/the-nwsl-off...

Soccer racismo sounds the same every time: defector.com/soccer-racis...

very worth reading Georgia Cloepfil on Lindsey Vonn, St. Teresa of Avila, and the interiority of pain

USWNT manager Emma Hayes revealed her roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday. Our @abigailsegel.bsky.social broke down the selections by position group and talked through some recent contributors who did not make the cut:

Chromosome testing will take sports back to the dark ages: defector.com/chromosome-t...

We’ve now heard from Croix Bethune and Claire Hutton about their blockbuster moves. @abigailsegel.bsky.social broke down their reaction, motivations and where they might fit in with their new clubs.

Siri, play "Comeback" by Carly Rae Jepsen ft. Bleachers

What we loved about Dan McQuade:

For The IX Soccer, @catabush.com dug into just how much the recent loss of advanced stats on FBref hurts accessibility of women's soccer data. (Turns out, a lot.) Come for the stylish bar graphs, stay for the overview of the new women's soccer data landscape:

Did that one time when Manchester City and Chelsea played each other four times in a row swap their fates, Freaky Friday style? An investigation:

Sixers hold a moment of silence for Dan McQuade.

Dan was the sweetest guy, and a damn good writer and designer. I’ll always appreciate how much thought he put into the cover art for my first big blog as an intern (below). Thinking of his wife and their son. May his memory be a blessing to all who love him.

The signing of Claudia Martínez, the first Paraguayan player in NWSL history, highlights the Washington Spirit's increasingly global roster. @kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:

NEW: Reflections on a soccer Saturday, from a state under siege by the FIFA Peace Prize winner. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Did that one time when Manchester City and Chelsea played each other four times in a row swap their fates, Freaky Friday style? An investigation: