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The Intersectional Non-White supporters group for The Washington Spirit (@washingtonspirit.com) and D.C. United.
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Rose Room Collective @roseroomco.bsky.social · 10d
#PayTrinityPayEveryone
Rose Room Collective applauds Michele Kang, The Washington Spirit, and Trinity Rodman on working and coming together to find a fair contract that is compliant within the leagues current CBA. Furthermore, we support the NWSLPA in their mission to stop the NWSL and Commissioner Berman's labor suppressive intervention and hinderance of Trinity Rodman's free agency rights and access to a contract that compensates her adequately. RRC calls on supporters groups and fans throughout the league to stand up for players rights. The best players deserve to be able to play here in the NWSL and be fairly compensated for their talent, expertise, and dedication to the game, without a second thought. The NWSL is supposed to be the standard-bearer for women's soccer and sport in the world and it's time for the conversation around fair pay to reflect that. Women's sports have evolved and so must the NWSL evolve too or fall further behind to irrelevancy. Our support is not a charity. #PayTrinityPayEveryone #NotTheAmateurWomensSoccerLeague
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iscsupporters.bsky.social
Supporters and players move this game forward—together. ✊⚽️
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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lucifignewton.bsky.social
🥰🥰🥰
The nwsl blocked on twitter And bluesky And Instagram And tiktok
December 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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southernsylvs.bsky.social
An expert panel without a single Black voice on it? I knew y'all thought we weren't smart. I didn't think you'd be so blatant. I didn't even see CAF representation despite having CAF players listed. Before you get mad at me for pointing it out, look within.
lesleyryder.bsky.social Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 5d
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 5:47 PM
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thombomb816.bsky.social
The lack of engagement from this skeet from traditional WoSo media is telling. Not surprising, but telling.
southernsylvs.bsky.social Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 5d
An expert panel without a single Black voice on it? I knew y'all thought we weren't smart. I didn't think you'd be so blatant. I didn't even see CAF representation despite having CAF players listed. Before you get mad at me for pointing it out, look within.
lesleyryder.bsky.social Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 5d
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...
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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kylie.hater.club
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 · 6d
Also, the criteria seems to disadvantage players who take significant time off due to injury, pregnancy, or mental health.
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Email PARTAAAAYYY!
rachaelt.bsky.social Rachael @rachaelt.bsky.social · 5d
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 8:38 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Sucks to suck. 🙅🏾‍♂️🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾
NWSL’s BlueSky account blocked
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Great question!

The bat signal is out for a Google doc!
beardyblue.bsky.social beardyblue @beardyblue.bsky.social · 5d
Stupid question, is there a good centralized place to find league and team emails?
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 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
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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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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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cloud9goth.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
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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jasondcsoccer.bsky.social
This IMO gets at a big problem: there isn't a lot of proven, elite coaching talent in woso due to the lack of resources. The pool is shallow, and it's going to take a long time & focused effort to expand.

Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
We stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social in their fight against this anti labor rule imposed by @nwslsoccer.com, Jessica Berman, and all the cheap owners unwilling to pay the players what they’re worth.
nwslplayers.bsky.social NWSL Players Association @nwslplayers.bsky.social · 6d
NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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ottoenglish.bsky.social
There's a powerful illustration here regarding "influencers" vs. "experts".
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
roseroomco.bsky.social
🗣️ Once again for Jessica in the back!
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
We are disappointed by the NWSL’s decision to veto the contract between Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman, and we stand with the NWSLPA in opposition to the “HIP” rule. Such a rule will create two tiers of players: those who are considered “high impact” and those who are not, based on nebulous criteria. It will also allow the league to continue to interfere in negotiations between the players and the teams. Instead, we urge the league to adopt the NWSLPA’s proposal to raise the salary cap. Commissioner Berman has stated the league will “fight for” Trinity, but its actions demonstrate otherwise. The league’s actions so far undermine free agency, and they will suppress wages and harm the league’s growth. This is greater than one player and one team. Current and former NWSL players fought for years for adequate pay and the right to decide where they play. We will not go back.
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
#PayTrinityPayEveryone
Rose Room Collective applauds Michele Kang, The Washington Spirit, and Trinity Rodman on working and coming together to find a fair contract that is compliant within the leagues current CBA. Furthermore, we support the NWSLPA in their mission to stop the NWSL and Commissioner Berman's labor suppressive intervention and hinderance of Trinity Rodman's free agency rights and access to a contract that compensates her adequately. RRC calls on supporters groups and fans throughout the league to stand up for players rights. The best players deserve to be able to play here in the NWSL and be fairly compensated for their talent, expertise, and dedication to the game, without a second thought. The NWSL is supposed to be the standard-bearer for women's soccer and sport in the world and it's time for the conversation around fair pay to reflect that. Women's sports have evolved and so must the NWSL evolve too or fall further behind to irrelevancy. Our support is not a charity. #PayTrinityPayEveryone #NotTheAmateurWomensSoccerLeague
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
We won’t let this go quietly.
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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838carlisle.bsky.social
michele is better than me, ain't gonna be no smilin, teeheehee'in or armrest sharin
sandraherrera.bsky.social SaÑdra💙💯⚽️ @sandraherrera.bsky.social · 24d
Just a couple of strangers sitting next to each other, likely not discussing anything but the Men's World Cup Draw, for sure!
Jessica Berman and MIchelle Kang sitting together at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
WEEZY F AND THE F IS FOR F*@CK YEAH!
uswnt.ussoccer.com U.S. Women's National Soccer Team @uswnt.ussoccer.com · 28d
The XI in FL ☀️

USWNT x The Home Depot
December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM