Caitlin Murray
@caitlinmurr.bsky.social
• Senior editor: ESPN.
• Author: "The National Team: The Inside Story of The Women Who Changed Soccer," a USWNT book.
• Previous bylines: The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, and others.
• Author: "The National Team: The Inside Story of The Women Who Changed Soccer," a USWNT book.
• Previous bylines: The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, and others.
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We're back! ESPN's expert voting panel of coaches, GMs and journalists ranked the top women's soccer players of 2025: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're back! ESPN's expert voting panel of coaches, GMs and journalists ranked the top women's soccer players of 2025: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
We're back! ESPN's expert voting panel of coaches, GMs and journalists ranked the top women's soccer players of 2025: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.
www.espn.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're back! ESPN's expert voting panel of coaches, GMs and journalists ranked the top women's soccer players of 2025: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
Try to guess which #USWNT players made the list. Good luck!
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Full story on the #NWSL announcing the new High Impact Player rule we've been reporting... and the NWSLPA reaffirming its opposition to it, from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
NWSL OKs 'Rodman rule' even as union objects
The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap o...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Full story on the #NWSL announcing the new High Impact Player rule we've been reporting... and the NWSLPA reaffirming its opposition to it, from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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I wrote about the birth and the death of the Group of Death: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
How the 2026 World Cup already killed the 'group of death'
Everyone wants to know: which teams are in the group of death for the 2026 World Cup? Well, the "group of death" may be officially dead.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I wrote about the birth and the death of the Group of Death: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Terrific piece from @jeffkassouf.bsky.social today on the #NWSL probably losing Trinity Rodman, and the crisis the league faces in being able to attract and retain star power: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
NWSL faces litmus test to retain Trinity Rodman's star power
Trinity Rodman represents some of the very best that the NWSL has to offer. That's why Saturday's NWSL Championship -- perhaps her final game -- feels so significant.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Terrific piece from @jeffkassouf.bsky.social today on the #NWSL probably losing Trinity Rodman, and the crisis the league faces in being able to attract and retain star power: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Our 2nd annual @espn.com anonymous #NWSL general manager survey is here, and the clearest trend from hours of interviews over the past two months is what's now playing out: concern about the limitations of the salary cap, and the inability to retain and attract the world's top players (inc. #USWNT).
NWSL GM survey: Is the salary cap a problem? Are teams still breaking rules?
ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns as execs dish on the worst front offices, tensions with USWNT, breaking the rules, their player wish list and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our 2nd annual @espn.com anonymous #NWSL general manager survey is here, and the clearest trend from hours of interviews over the past two months is what's now playing out: concern about the limitations of the salary cap, and the inability to retain and attract the world's top players (inc. #USWNT).
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A week after Alyssa Thompson's move to Chelsea induced panic in some #NWSL circles, #USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was in New York to address the elephant in the room with the league's board.
On players' individual choices, the changing global landscape, and the cycles of player migration.
On players' individual choices, the changing global landscape, and the cycles of player migration.
Why are USWNT players signing with clubs in Europe -- and can the NWSL stop it?
While NWSL execs worry about USWNT players choosing European clubs, the lure of UEFA Women's Champions League clubs isn't going away.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Scandals and abuse allegations forced the Portland Thorns to find new owners, but decoupling from the Portland Timbers organization has been a work in progress. #BAONPDX
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Rocked by scandal, Portland Thorns aim to reclaim former glory under new ownership
Scandals and abuse allegations forced the Portland Thorns to find new owners, but decoupling from the Timbers organization has been a work in progress.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Scandals and abuse allegations forced the Portland Thorns to find new owners, but decoupling from the Portland Timbers organization has been a work in progress. #BAONPDX
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Ever wonder how #USWNT + #USMNT:
⚽️ Schedules opponents for friendlies?
🏟️ Picks cities/stadiums for games?
🎟️ Sets ticket prices?
Here's how, including real examples of why Germany came to East Hartford, and the game that won't happen next month in Seattle — because everything is interdependent.
⚽️ Schedules opponents for friendlies?
🏟️ Picks cities/stadiums for games?
🎟️ Sets ticket prices?
Here's how, including real examples of why Germany came to East Hartford, and the game that won't happen next month in Seattle — because everything is interdependent.
Inside how U.S. Soccer chooses opponents, venues, prices for USMNT and USWNT matches
USMNT and USWNT fans often complain about high ticket prices, repetitive cities and weak opponents for games, but U.S. Soccer explains everything that goes into such decisions.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I've never really followed the UEFA Women's Champions League super closely, but now that I've figured out which teams to root for, it'll be a lot more fun: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Don't know which UWCL team to support? We can help
The UEFA Women's Champions League now has 18 teams, but which should you root for? Current champions Arsenal? Pass masters Barcelona? Winning machine OL Lyonnes? Or someone else?
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October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I've never really followed the UEFA Women's Champions League super closely, but now that I've figured out which teams to root for, it'll be a lot more fun: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳
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Celebrating the Olimpico, one of soccer's most audacious goals
Oct. 2 is an auspicious date in soccer history: in 1924, the first goal direct from a corner was scored. Known forever as an Olimpico, here are some of the very best.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳
www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...
www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...
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Source has confirmed to me that Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer.
Separate source has stated that Orlando Pride have finished the transfer with Liga MX's Femenil Tigres for the winger.
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Separate source has stated that Orlando Pride have finished the transfer with Liga MX's Femenil Tigres for the winger.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Source: Mexico's Ovalle nears deal to join NWSL
Mexico star international Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer, a source told ESPN on Monday night.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Source has confirmed to me that Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer.
Separate source has stated that Orlando Pride have finished the transfer with Liga MX's Femenil Tigres for the winger.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Separate source has stated that Orlando Pride have finished the transfer with Liga MX's Femenil Tigres for the winger.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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BREAKING: 18-year-old #USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes is set to join eight-time European champions OL Lyonnes, sources tell @espn.com. Lyonnes and Ajax have agreed to terms of the transfer. Yohannes and Lyonnes are finalizing personal terms.
Sources: USWNT's Yohannes near move to Lyonnes
United States women's national team midfielder Lily Yohannes is finalizing a move to French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The “stick to sports” crowd has gotten awfully quiet. I wonder why.
'Shut up and dribble' crowd has no problem mixing sports, politics now | Opinion
President Donald Trump has used sports to burnish his image despite criticizing athletes for getting political, columnist Nancy Armour writes.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The “stick to sports” crowd has gotten awfully quiet. I wonder why.
Great stuff from @emilyskeogh.bsky.social on Chelsea becoming "America's team" in women's soccer: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Inside Chelsea's transfer plan to become 'America's team' with Ohanian's help
Chelsea broke the women's transfer world record in January and are targeting more USWNT stars, but how can their transfer strategy push them to UWCL glory?
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June 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great stuff from @emilyskeogh.bsky.social on Chelsea becoming "America's team" in women's soccer: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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I'm genuinely honored to be a finalist for the Billie Jean King Award for women's sports coverage. Credit to @espn.com and our great editors for committing to scale #NWSL + #USWNT coverage nationally, especially @caitlinmurr.bsky.social for her daily editing and ideation. Women's sports are sports.
Finalists announced for second annual Billie Jean King Award contest
The Billie Jean King Foundation, Associated Press Sports Editors and the APSE Foundation are proud to announce the finalists for the second annual Billie Jean King Award for Excellence in Women’s Spor...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I'm genuinely honored to be a finalist for the Billie Jean King Award for women's sports coverage. Credit to @espn.com and our great editors for committing to scale #NWSL + #USWNT coverage nationally, especially @caitlinmurr.bsky.social for her daily editing and ideation. Women's sports are sports.
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Michele Kang is building her women's soccer empire, from Spirit, Lyon + (just promoted) London City to USSF donations. Why? And what's next? (A 4th club soon, for one.)
Feature story on @espn.com. The full sit-down interview airs on Futbol W tonight at 8:30p ET on ESPN+. #NWSL
Feature story on @espn.com. The full sit-down interview airs on Futbol W tonight at 8:30p ET on ESPN+. #NWSL
Michele Kang is spending millions to scoop up women's soccer teams around the world. What's her plan?
Billionaire club owner Michele Kang speaks to ESPN about her new vision for women's soccer and the money she's pouring in to make it a reality.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Great piece I edited from @rwohan.bsky.social on Wrexham's path to three promotions in a row: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
It's got me wondering: Should I watch that show, "Welcome To Wrexham"? Is it any good? Is it fake/staged or legit? White Lotus is over and I need something new 😂
It's got me wondering: Should I watch that show, "Welcome To Wrexham"? Is it any good? Is it fake/staged or legit? White Lotus is over and I need something new 😂
How Wrexham paid their way to promotion, and why the Premier League requires more than that
Wrexham's promotion might look miraculous, but it's actually a combination of factors that other Premier League hopefuls shouldn't try to replicate.
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May 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Great piece I edited from @rwohan.bsky.social on Wrexham's path to three promotions in a row: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
It's got me wondering: Should I watch that show, "Welcome To Wrexham"? Is it any good? Is it fake/staged or legit? White Lotus is over and I need something new 😂
It's got me wondering: Should I watch that show, "Welcome To Wrexham"? Is it any good? Is it fake/staged or legit? White Lotus is over and I need something new 😂
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New from me on @espn.com: The #NWSL calls parity its "superpower." The past two weeks of erratic results might prove that is alive and well. Or, was this stretch an anomaly as the league plays with its kryptonite? On the tension and the value proposition of chaos 👇
If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite?
The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last?
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May 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Real Madrid signed the presumptive best player in the world — and got worse. PSG lost the presumptive best player in the world — and got better. I wrote about soccer’s new Ewing Theory: www.espn.com/soccer/insid...
How Mbappé's arrival made Real Madrid worse, and his exit made PSG better
The numbers don't lie: Real Madrid have been worse since adding Mbappé, while PSG got better once he left. Has the so-called Ewing Theory found its new face?
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April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Real Madrid signed the presumptive best player in the world — and got worse. PSG lost the presumptive best player in the world — and got better. I wrote about soccer’s new Ewing Theory: www.espn.com/soccer/insid...
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After a stormy and turbulent 2024, are there now familiar sunny skies ahead for the San Diego Wave?
Chatted with players, staff, and a member of the Sirens supporters group about the rebuild for 2025.
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Chatted with players, staff, and a member of the Sirens supporters group about the rebuild for 2025.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Star exits, coaching changes, lawsuits: After awful 2024, San Diego is rebounding
After a turbulent 2024 season on and off the field -- including the exit of Naomi Girma, the retirement of Alex Morgan and several coaching changes -- the new-look San Diego Wave are hoping for better...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
After a stormy and turbulent 2024, are there now familiar sunny skies ahead for the San Diego Wave?
Chatted with players, staff, and a member of the Sirens supporters group about the rebuild for 2025.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Chatted with players, staff, and a member of the Sirens supporters group about the rebuild for 2025.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Who will be the #USWNT's starting goalkeeper at the 2027 World Cup? Your guess is as good as mine! www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The USWNT doesn't have a No. 1 goalkeeper, putting a longtime position of strength in doubt
After years of Alyssa Naeher and Hope Solo dominating, the USWNT is without a clear-cut starting goalkeeper, and no obvious No. 1 has emerged in auditions.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Who will be the #USWNT's starting goalkeeper at the 2027 World Cup? Your guess is as good as mine! www.espn.com/soccer/story...
I've been thinking about this a lot. Also, don't forget: they finally scrubbed mentions of Black people and women from federal government websites too, which means it was all worth it. Anyone tired of all the winning yet? Maybe I'll poll everyone I know who voted for him!
We simply had to intentionally destroy the world’s strongest economy while dismantling our scientific and educational infrastructure to ensure that a team with a trans girl would never finish second place in the Mountain West volleyball standings again
April 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I've been thinking about this a lot. Also, don't forget: they finally scrubbed mentions of Black people and women from federal government websites too, which means it was all worth it. Anyone tired of all the winning yet? Maybe I'll poll everyone I know who voted for him!
I wish people knew their own email addresses. I'm worried about the Caitlin Murray who never got the PDF of her Wexford Bus ticket. I hope the Caitlin Murray trying to see a show figured out how to log into TicketSwap. I'm annoyed at the Caitlin Murray who buys crap from the TikTok Shop constantly.
April 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I wish people knew their own email addresses. I'm worried about the Caitlin Murray who never got the PDF of her Wexford Bus ticket. I hope the Caitlin Murray trying to see a show figured out how to log into TicketSwap. I'm annoyed at the Caitlin Murray who buys crap from the TikTok Shop constantly.
ESPN is hiring a full-time associate soccer features editor based in Bristol, CT. For someone with a year or two of experience who is a quick learner and a team player, it's a great opportunity. And you'll get to work with me, how exciting!
Apply here: disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer...
Apply here: disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer...
Associate Editor
Job Posting Title: Associate Editor Req ID: 10114971 Job Description: The ESPN FC associate editor is a full-time position that works across ESPN to create the most accurate, timely and engaging socce...
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March 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
ESPN is hiring a full-time associate soccer features editor based in Bristol, CT. For someone with a year or two of experience who is a quick learner and a team player, it's a great opportunity. And you'll get to work with me, how exciting!
Apply here: disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer...
Apply here: disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer...