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Cloud 9 | Gotham FC Supporters @cloud9goth.bsky.social · May 2
Today, and every day, we stand with supporters groups across the NWSL to say - loud and clear: Trans People Belong.

In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
No exceptions.

#TransPeopleBelong
As NWSL supporters associations representing thousands of fans across the country, we invite the NWSL and its fans to join us in taking a vocal and visible stand in support of the transgender community and against all gender-based harassment. Women’s soccer exists because society refused to accept exclusion. Our game was built through generations of struggle—for gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice. Efforts to exclude trans athletes are fueled by the same forces of misogyny and bigotry that have long tried to dictate who belongs. These efforts undermine the spirit of women’s sports and harm all athletes by reinforcing narrow, discriminatory ideas about gender. From the field to the stands, the LGBTQ+ community has always been a vital and visible part of the NWSL, and for many of us, women's sport is a safe haven—a place where we have found community and belonging while being our full selves. Come to an NWSL game, and you will see not just athleticism and competition, but joy and togetherness. Our league, where queer and trans kids can see themselves reflected on the field and in the stands, is proof that welcoming everyone makes us all safer. Now, as the trans community faces escalating attacks driven by harmful legislation and damaging public rhetoric, we must continue that fight by standing firmly and vocally, together, for inclusion in sports. It is on all of us to ensure that every match, every event, and every space under the league’s banner remains safe, inclusive, and free from hate—for everyone. Silence is not neutrality. Speaking out matters. Showing your support for trans athletes, and trans people, matters. Let’s work together to ensure women’s soccer continues to be a space of inclusion, safety, and joy for all.
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whoaakelseyy.bsky.social
And Tiny Tim, who was NOT on the SportsPro Media Top 150 Most Marketable Athletes within the one (1) year prior to the current league season,
December 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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chicagolocal134.com
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players.

#NWSL #NWSLPA
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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katelynburns.com
Solidarity with everyone else spending the holidays alone
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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zellieimani.bsky.social
We want to save as many people as possible from sleeping in tents during Cold blue weather. 30 degrees. 20 degrees.

We want to fund a transportation project to bring them to a warming center. Help us.

www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
December 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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courtneystith.com
This list is also aggressively lacks folks from outside the U.S., Europe and Australia. Where are the folks closely covering African and South American (and frankly non NWSL North American) football
lesleyryder.bsky.social Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 2d
The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.

With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The espn top 50 voters: • Vlatko Andonovski (Kansas City Current sporting director; former U.S. national team coach) • Lesle Gallimore (Seattle Reign FC general manager; former University of Washington coach) • Mark Parsons (sporting director for Angel City FC; former coach of the Dutch national team, the Washington Spirit and the Portland Thorns) • Denise Reddy (assistant coach of the U.S. women's national team; former assistant at Chelsea and the Washington Spirit) • Antonio Contreras (head coach of Chivas; former head coach of Atletico Madiod and Real Betis) • Jimmy Coenraets (head coach of the Utah Royals; former head coach of Oud-Heverlee Leuven) • Yael Averbuch West (general manager of Gotham FC; former player for the U.S. national team) • Natalia Astrain (soccer commentator for ESPN's UEFA Women's Champions League coverage; former coach of FC Barcelona and the U17 USWNT) • Sam Mewis (commentator; former World Cup champion and NWSL champion with the USWNT and North Carolina Courage; No. 1 on FapN Fe Women's Rankin 20o1 • Emma Byrne (commentator; former UEFA Champions League winner with Arsenal and former member of Ireland national team) • Janelly Farías (commentator; former player for Mexico national team and Club América) • Cristina Alexander (commentator and host of Futbol W on ESPN+; former ESPN correspondent covering Mexican soccer) • Maria Tikas (journalist covering Spanish soccer for Sport) • Sophie Downey journalist covering WSL for The Guardian) • Ameé Ruszkai (journalist covering WSL and UWCL for Goal) • Suzy Wrack (journalist covering women's soccer at The Guardian) • Mayca Jiménez journalist covering soccer for Dazn; formerly AS and Relevo) • Samantha Lewis journalist covering women's soccer for The Guardian and ABC Australia) • Yash Thakur (ESPN journalist on women's soccer in Europe and the UK) • Angela Christian-Wilkes (co-host of ESPN Australia women's soccer podcast "The Far Post") • Marissa Lordanic (ESPN Australia editor and co-host of "The Far Post") • Audrey de Ridder (ESPN Netherlands editor, writer and presenter) • Emily Keogh (ESPN's lead journalist for UEFA
December 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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202unique.bsky.social
We stand united with our players, and the NWSLPA.
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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lonestarstriker.bsky.social
Reale Love. 🦇❤️🫶🏿 @cloud9goth.bsky.social

#GothamFC
December 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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jasondcsoccer.bsky.social
Since Tatjana Haenni and NWSL parted ways in May, the league has not to my knowledge hired a Sporting Director or created an equivalent role to guide the league's sporting structure and direction.

This rule's glaring issues speak to that. It's a bad idea being executed poorly.
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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sdsirens.bsky.social
SUPPORT ALL PLAYERS - RAISE THE CAP
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: Block the NWSL on all social media platforms Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Thank you for your work to plan the Rosie the Riveter Nat'l Historical Park that memorializes the role of women here at home during WWII & for becoming a park ranger at age 85. We may not have known you otherwise & that would've been a loss for us all.

Goodnight & godspeed, Betty Reid Soskin🕯️
A color photograph of Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active U.S. National Park Service ranger before her retirement at age 100, smiling warmly at the camera. She wears a tan wide-brimmed hat, large glasses, a gray short-sleeved NPS uniform shirt with a name tag reading "BETTY REID SOSKIN" and a "2016" pin, and a green ranger vest with the National Park Service badge. She stands indoors in front of a large historical map of the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting WWII shipbuilding sites, including Richmond (her hometown and the focus of Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park). A banner partially visible behind her reads "Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park." The image captures her pride and lifelong dedication to sharing African American history and women's contributions during WWII.
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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rachaelt.bsky.social
also! I love the statement the SGs put together so much, I think it makes a PERFECT email script. just cut it off before the calls to action and hit send. A+ all around.
December 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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iscsupporters.bsky.social
ISC supports our NWSL members in their opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule.
The HIP criteria are arbitrary & unjust, creating a two-tier system that undermines fair pay, player development, & international success-while placing players’ earning potential in the hands of media narratives.
acvalkyries.bsky.social Angel City Valkyries @acvalkyries.bsky.social · 2d
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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acvalkyries.bsky.social
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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bostonisa.bsky.social
We stand with the NWSLPA.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
cloud9goth.bsky.social
Looking for FO Contacts? @rachaelt.bsky.social's got you covered!
rachaelt.bsky.social Rachael @rachaelt.bsky.social · 2d
here’s a spreadsheet with everyone’s contact information! I highly recommend emailing the three people listed in the NWSL category and the person or people listed for your specific team. 😚
NWSL FO Contact Information
docs.google.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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roseroomco.bsky.social
We stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Language for alt text: We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
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kylie.hater.club kylie, themeny of the state (festive),,, @kylie.hater.club · 2d
This, my friends, is backdoor union-busting by the NWSL. HIP basically strips agency and gains because players will feel pressure to perform through injury/health/personal matters so they don’t lose a spot on an arbitrary list. #nwsl
abigailsegel.bsky.social Abigail Segel @abigailsegel.bsky.social · 3d
Also, the criteria seems to disadvantage players who take significant time off due to injury, pregnancy, or mental health.
December 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
some more important reasons why we are opposed: bsky.app/profile/abig...
abigailsegel.bsky.social Abigail Segel @abigailsegel.bsky.social · 3d
Also, the criteria seems to disadvantage players who take significant time off due to injury, pregnancy, or mental health.
December 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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rachaelt.bsky.social
oh shit, this is a great way to flex the power of supporters! I’m not going to go digging for everyone’s FO contact right now, but Jessica’s email address is jberman @ nwslsoccer dot com.
kcbluecrew.com KC Blue Crew @kcbluecrew.com · 2d
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players.

#NWSL #KCCurrent #NWSLPA
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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bayfcsupporters.bsky.social
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. 

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We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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rosecityriveters.org
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players. #BAONPDX

bsky.app/profile/nwsl...
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSL Players Association
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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kcbluecrew.com
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players.

#NWSL #KCCurrent #NWSLPA
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
We, and our fellow independent supporters groups, stand with the players.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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likethe309.bsky.social
re: that message that SGs are posting

If you see a group who didnt post it, don't assume they don't support it. Its Christmas Eve and this was put together so fast. People are with their families, some people have to go through their boards. So be cool and know that the ISC groups support this.
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM