Well, in other news, managed to secure two Mystics season tickets this week. Let’s gooooo! #EveryoneWatchesWomensSports

Double the Influence! 🌟 Our majority owner, Michele Kang, and Investor Magic Johnson were both named to Sports Busines Journal’s list of the 125 Most Influential People in Sports Business of the Past 25 Years.🏆 Full List: honors.sportsbusinessjournal.com/influence-125/

Washington Spirit President of Soccer Ops @hccarter.bsky.social speaks on the team’s efforts to keep Trinity Rodman in D.C. & the NWSLPA filing a grievance on Rodman’s behalf after the league rejected a long-term deal both the Spirit & Rodman agreed to. Full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

. @hccarter.bsky.social, new President of Soccer Operations for the Washington Spirit, talks about the NWSL’s history of inclusion and current lack of an official gender policy. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

Do you have a queer sports fan in your life? Are you unsure what to get them for the holidays? I've got a gift guide full of suggestions, with a focus on small & independent businesses & creators:

Thanks for having me on, @sarahspain.com! Appreciate you!!

The Washington Spirit make the first splash of the offseason, hiring Haley Carter at President of Soccer Operations. Get to know Haley, and the job ahead. thedistrictpress.com/2025/12/03/w... #nwsl #woso

Our General Manager, Nathan Minion, shares his commitment to the future and his excitement about working with President of Soccer Operations, Haley.

A few words from Haley Carter on what it means to be joining the Spirit 💛

⏪ to 2018 when Haley Carter won a Kan Jam tournament as a member of the Spirit Squadron! 🤩🤗 Now she’s our President of Soccer Operations!

Thrilled to announce the addition of Haley Carter as our new President of Soccer Operations! 🤗 Welcome to D.C., Haley! 💪 #RiseUp

A year of debuts in the red, white and blue.

Love my former and current @orlpride.com peeps (should have been more of us at the awards show, ahem) and so, so friggin proud of you, Bev!! Much, much deserved!

Sam and Lynn have a special message for the UNDEFEATED Deaf USWNT - who kick off their campaign for their FIFTH gold medal tonight in Tokyo at the Deaflympics!

Same, @jols98.bsky.social. Same.

250 years of the Marine Corps. 🇺🇸 Miss my time and my Marines on our Birthday. The chaos, the laughs, the absolute ridiculousness of it all. And the people made it all worth it. Happy Birthday, Marines! Semper Fi. #BornInABar

The road to the repeat continues at 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 🏆 Come on out to support the Pride in their Semifinal clash against Gotham FC: orlsoccer.co/SEMIS25 🎟️

Every single person @orlpride.com has poured their heart into this season, and I’m incredibly grateful to be on this journey with such a talented, dedicated group. From our world-class athletes to our tireless staff behind the scenes, thank you. On to the Semis! Work continues. Whatever it takes.

📢 MUST LISTEN Orlando's Luana describes a tender moment as her and fellow goalscorer Haley McCutcheon describe the Pride's win

A year after beating cancer, the one they call the heartbeat of the team, Luana, converts a last-minute penalty to make sure Orlando made it through to the semis. And the opportunity was given by her longtime Brazilian teammate, Marta, who handed her the ball after winning the penalty 💜

Luana 💜 "One year ago, I didn't even know if I would be playing again and today I'm here." "Nothing is impossible." #VamosPride #NWSL

Frenemies for life, @lesleg17.bsky.social.

Proud to present your 2025 Orlando Pride 📸

Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

Ya’ll have raised almost $4,000 to fight food insecurity across the DC area in the first night of this debut RRC and @spiritsquadron.bsky.social supporters food drive. With your generosity we’ve been able to increase our goal twice already. If we hit $5,000, we’ll keep shooting for more. 🙏🏾

A statement from the National Women's Soccer League.

The voice of one player < the voice of the players.

Started in this league as a player. Now I stand in it as a leader. With that comes the responsibility to champion what makes this league and game special. P, you’re exactly what makes our space special. Wherever your path takes you, whatever kit you wear, know this: we’ve got your back. 💪

Leadership.

This article posted by Narumi Miura (who says teammate Kaylie Collins helped her translate into English) today feels like an noteworthy step towards destigmatizing discussions of menstruation in women's sports

Keeping Rafa in the 4🍊7 We have agreed to a new contract with defender Rafaelle through the 2028 season ⤵

1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead. Her death was ruled a suicide. But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power. Subscribe to support my journalism.

Some familiar faces in Stockholm, absolute legends they are, and a trip that was good for the soul! Thankful to spend time presenting and learning at the CMG Women’s Football Expo. Heading home to Orlando with a full heart and ready to close out the 2025 season on a high note!

Our game doesn’t need gatekeepers. It needs champions and advocates and that means standing for every player who makes it what it is.

Yes, this, this has become a thing. 💜

This is such a painful time for everyone who knew Matt Beard. If friends or supporters wish to ease the burden of funeral costs, etc, here’s a practical way to support Matt’s wife Debbie as she and the kids attempt to process the sudden loss of this lovely man 💔 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Incredible gratitude for our ownership, the Wilfs, the Hills, and the DeVos family. 🙏 Thank you for bringing us together to celebrate last season and for continuously investing in this team’s success.

Goodness is she special. So psyched for Luana’s return to the pitch with @orlpride.com! What a long and winding road, but she did the thing!! #FreeLu

So glad to have you back, Lu 💜

The moment Luana returned. Marta is all of us 🥹 🎥 Concacaf W

Rockin’ purple for the first time 🟣 Welcome to the Pride, Elyse 👏

THREE FOR THREE 3️⃣

Adding more talent to the front line ⚡️ ️ We have signed forward Elyse Bennett to a short-term contract through the rest of the 2025 season. 📰 orlsoccer.co/WelcomeElyse

Orlando Pride is not afraid to spend the money in order to move the needle 😤 @orlpride.com VP and Sporting Director @hccarter.bsky.social joins the pod to talk about the record breaking new signing and more ✍️

Hey Folks! A Gotham fan recently diagnosed with ALS could use some support. Please consider donating to the GFM if you are able. www.gofundme.com/f/margit-and...

Raising the bar for the women’s game 📈

"How she fits in with the rest of the squad will be seamless, because she’s just that good." I spoke with both Pride VP of Soccer Ops & Sporting Director @hccarter.bsky.social & HC Seb Hines to talk about the impact of bringing a record-breaking signing in Jacquie Ovalle to the @orlpride.com:

Something 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 is on the way 🪄

Incredibly proud of our athletes today for how they navigated through adversity with grace and resilience. 🙌