The value of real friendships in this industry cannot be understated. Thankful for Caitlin and excited for her takeover in Orlando. Frienemies for life!

The Athletic article has been updated. I was never contacted by Chelsea and had no dialogue with them. Separately, Paul is a legend and someone I look up to very much. He’s set the standard for sporting leadership in the women’s game and I can only hope to be half the mind and leader he is.

When Simone Biles pulled out from the Olympics in 2021 due to not being in the right mental place, critics piled on. When Lindsay Vonn stayed in the Olympics with a torn ACL, critics piled on. Women: make your choices on your own terms. @josiecox.bsky.social www.thepersistent.com/milan-cortin...

Stayed longer than I should’ve, @washingtonpost.com.

Congrats to Arsenal for winning the first ever Champions Cup and to Corinthians for advancing. What a fun match! Exactly how a final should be!!

This. This has me. I’m sorry, but it must be shared.

I did not wake up this morning thinking that “unsustainable inflationary spiral” would be the phrase that solidifies my street cred with my people, but I am thankful and full of gratitude for the kindness.

Being criticized for supporting the injection of additional funds into player compensation, after having played with a full-time job and housed teammates on welfare ten years ago in this very league, might perhaps be the nicest thing that’s happened to me so far this year.

Congrats! It’s a commitment, but worth it!!

32 players have debuted in Emma Hayes' 32 games as the USWNT coach 🤯

Got some time this weekend with my not-so-little dude after missing the holidays moving to DC. Proud of the incredible human he’s become and full of gratitude to get a few days with him and my parents too!

ON THE NIGHT OF HER HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT, I INTERVIEWED TRINITY RODMAN FOR GQ!!!! If you love me you'll read it, if you hate me, you'll hate read it! www.gq.com/story/trinit...

Wait. What? Everyone who is anyone in DC Soccer Circles knows who Marissa of @sheabutterfc.com is. Go on, girl! And thanks for joining us yesterday!

The Spirit’s #2 ❤️‍🔥

Very cool what @johnrawlinstv.bsky.social is doing. Excited for him to start this show and wishing him all the best! Enjoyed your thoughts, @alyssajsalter.bsky.social!

Hear! Hear!!

So fun to celebrate @lcole22.bsky.social at yesterday’s Coaches of Women’s Soccer Breakfast. Long, long overdue recognition for her winning the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence. She’s humble and behind the scenes, but she’s a global leader in the women’s game and a big reason it continues to grow.

#NWSL NEWS: Former KC Current GM Caitlin Carducci has been appointed VP of soccer ops/GM of the Orlando Pride, filling the vacancy left by Haley Carter➡️Spirit. I spoke with Carducci about the Orlando opportunity, her approach and the KC exit. On @espn.com:

Welcome to the Spirit, Élisabeth 💛 The Spirit has signed Élisabeth Tsé from club Le Havre 👏

So thrilled for the club and for Caitlin! Excited this worked out and looking forward to continuing a friendly rivalry with CC!!

First run as a resident of The District done. And as @jols98.bsky.social commented, thankfully the wind today didn’t blow me over. 💨

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. 💪