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Mario Amaya
@marioamaya28.bsky.social
Freelance Sports writer: Contributer for El Tiempo Latino and co-host of The Bad Hombres FC Podcast.
The baddest soccer podcast in the land has a brand new episode as myself and @joseumana.bsky.social discuss: @washingtonspirit.com falling short in the NWSL final against Gotham FC, plus @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social dropping their schedule for the 2026 season. open.spotify.com/episode/31Rg...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Full-time: Washington Spirit 0-1 Gotham FC

For the 2nd time in three seasons, Gotham has won the NWSL Title. Thanks to a Rose Lavelle goal, the title is going back up to New York.

#NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Ohh thats not good as Trinity Rodman is being attended by the medical staff after taking a the worst end of that collision. She is back on her feet now #NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Hal Hershfelt is off and Deb Abiodun is in #ThatsTheSpirit
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Gotham strikes first late and its Rose Lavelle with a one time strike to give them the lead. #NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The medical staff has come on to check on Hal Hershfelt after being on the wrong end of a tackle with Rose Lavelle and is being tended to now #NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The reaction inside The Lincoln Theater as Trinity Rodman entered the game. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Halftime: Washington Spirit 0-0 Gotham FC

Physical affair with opportunities for both teams, but both teams have kept each other in check. Typical final.

#NWSL #ThatsTheSpirit
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Scene's inside the Lincoln Theater in DC for @washingtonspirit.com watch party for the NWSL final. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Here is the starting XI that Adrián González sends out tonight in San Jose. #ThatsTheSpirit
YOUR LAST STARTING XI OF 2025
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Confirmed by Adrián González during the media availability for the final, no Gabby Carle for the #NWSL final due to a hamstring injury sustained during the quater-finals against Racing Louisville. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This week on the baddest soccer podcast in the land myself and @joseumana.bsky.social discuss @washingtonspirit.com making the NWSL final and do a preview of the match against Gotham FC.#NWSL
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Episode 203: Washington Spirit head to the NWSL Championship
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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It all started with DC Power trying to sign Trinity Rodman on a 30-year mortgage
Me: Waking up from a nap.

@marioamaya28.bsky.social: "Yo! D.C. soccer is going nuts!"

My phone: "Trinity Rodman News! D.C. United drops schedule. Messi playing in Baltimore!"

Me:
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
With what money
DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League have extended an offer for free agent Trinity Rodman that the NWSL can't currently match due to the salary cap.

Jessica Berman: "We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her."

w/ @tombogert.bsky.social

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Trinity Rodman receives contract from Super League team larger than what NWSL can match: Sources
Berman said she the league wants Rodman in the NWSL and that it will 'fight' for her.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Here is everything that happened Saturday in Chester, PA, as the USMNT beat Paraguay in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. My story for @areasportsnet.bsky.social #USMNT www.areasportsnetwork.com/post/thanks-...
Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the United States Men’s National Team is fine-tuning details ahead of next summer’s tournament. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino was coming in...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Gotham vs Spirit in San Jose Next Saturday #NWSL
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Full-Time: USMNT 2-1 Paraguay

An inspired return for Gio Reyna to the national team, as he had a goal and an assist in the US victory against Paraguay in Chester.

#USMNT
November 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Today's attendance: 17,224 #USMNT
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Beautiful set up by Gio Reyna with Florian Balogun and the Monaco striker put the ball away to give the USMNT the lead in Chester #USMNT
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Rodman on the bench, and Tara McKeown is in the starting XI. No Gabby Carle, who was ruled out for this game. #ThatsTheSpirit
YOUR STARTING XI VS THORNS 💛
November 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Updates both Deb Abiodun, Trinity Rodman, and Tara McKeown were training alongside their teammates today. No sign of Gabby Carle, Adrián González will address her status during the press conference today. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Currently playing an interesting game of dodgebalk
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Here from the Inova Performance Center as @washingtonspirit.com final training ahead of their #NWSL semifinal match against @thornsfc.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The baddest soccer podcast in the land is back with a brand new episode as myself and @joseumana.bsky.social discuss @washingtonspirit.com victory over @racingloufc.com in the #NWSL playoffs. Don't forget to rate and subscribe today!!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Semifinals are set: @washingtonspirit.com will take on @thornsfc.com Saturday at noon. #ThatsTheSpirit
Same time. Same place. Let’s run it back.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM