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if you see a ridiculously elaborate sign after something cool happens at inter&co, i’m probably holding it
I’m getting the league and Berman’s effectiveness explained to me by the same man who argued with me that Eddy had a point and this is why I wish more people kept up with media so I’m not the only one calling him an asshole in more specific terms
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I’m getting the league and Berman’s effectiveness explained to me by the same man who argued with me that Eddy had a point and this is why I wish more people kept up with media so I’m not the only one calling him an asshole in more specific terms
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“The worst ten day period *so far*!”
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“The worst ten day period *so far*!”
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Berman Reflection Room has some meme potential this NWSL championship weekend
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Berman Reflection Room has some meme potential this NWSL championship weekend
I really just need to quit my job because I get so stressed about worrying about every word i say being a potential issue in the only topic I enjoy getting into anymore. Especially lately.
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I really just need to quit my job because I get so stressed about worrying about every word i say being a potential issue in the only topic I enjoy getting into anymore. Especially lately.
references the time slot and the heat delay but fails to acknowledge the player who was hurt as a result, the same one she failed to protect from rhetoric when it mattered, the one the league uses to market, doesn’t mention they changed the policy to remove medical advice, changing it for the worse.
#NWSL Championship week is underway, so here’s the rest from my chat with Jessica Berman
The league is clearly at an inflection point, which forces the question - were 2025’s hardships merely growing pains or signs that a course correction is in order?
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The league is clearly at an inflection point, which forces the question - were 2025’s hardships merely growing pains or signs that a course correction is in order?
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Inside NWSL's inflection point: Berman on what's next, player safety and salary caps
The NWSL has enjoyed another year of growth, but the league has also had to contend with several unexpected events around player welfare
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
references the time slot and the heat delay but fails to acknowledge the player who was hurt as a result, the same one she failed to protect from rhetoric when it mattered, the one the league uses to market, doesn’t mention they changed the policy to remove medical advice, changing it for the worse.
and the league has yet to treat them otherwise. US soccer has yet to treat them otherwise. i’m over it.
"We have one star."
Marta's speech following last Sunday's @nwslsoccer.com Semifinal loss will get you in your feels.
Marta's speech following last Sunday's @nwslsoccer.com Semifinal loss will get you in your feels.
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
and the league has yet to treat them otherwise. US soccer has yet to treat them otherwise. i’m over it.
“…and she is the only VP/GM I’ve ever seen picking up cones during pre-game warmups”
in case everyone is wondering why none of us are coping well, this is the kinda thing that is on the way out. i barely know what half the NWSL GMs look like and Haley was very VERY approachable
in case everyone is wondering why none of us are coping well, this is the kinda thing that is on the way out. i barely know what half the NWSL GMs look like and Haley was very VERY approachable
Next up: The Orlando Pride’s tale of two halves coming off their 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship season
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November 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“…and she is the only VP/GM I’ve ever seen picking up cones during pre-game warmups”
in case everyone is wondering why none of us are coping well, this is the kinda thing that is on the way out. i barely know what half the NWSL GMs look like and Haley was very VERY approachable
in case everyone is wondering why none of us are coping well, this is the kinda thing that is on the way out. i barely know what half the NWSL GMs look like and Haley was very VERY approachable
there is nothing good happening lately and i’m so tired of people not grasping why we are so constantly frustrated that our team has potential stars but the fed is choosing to play out of position rather than pick the easiest left back option possible.
I probably need a break from woso media, I really should not care this much, it is not healthy.
November 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
there is nothing good happening lately and i’m so tired of people not grasping why we are so constantly frustrated that our team has potential stars but the fed is choosing to play out of position rather than pick the easiest left back option possible.
no abello when playing in orlando is actually insulting to me. we are playing right backs on the left. orlando was the only team emma didn’t watch play last season. this is why our fans are so unhinged because how do you do the absolute least to include one person who doesn’t even play much.
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
no abello when playing in orlando is actually insulting to me. we are playing right backs on the left. orlando was the only team emma didn’t watch play last season. this is why our fans are so unhinged because how do you do the absolute least to include one person who doesn’t even play much.
i think i preferred it when i experienced somewhat okay amounts of joy instead of a consistent amount of it because i'd forgotten what it was like to come back down to earth
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 AM
i think i preferred it when i experienced somewhat okay amounts of joy instead of a consistent amount of it because i'd forgotten what it was like to come back down to earth
ain’t no way orlando is going to keep alex freeman. guy is making me care about two different mens teams in one year since the last time we hosted a world cup
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
ain’t no way orlando is going to keep alex freeman. guy is making me care about two different mens teams in one year since the last time we hosted a world cup
me when i’m unhinged
She is the epitome of why nothing has changed since the purported league reckoning after 2021. She'll get another soccer job if she wants one but she shouldn't.
Club statement: Haley Carter to step down from her role as Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
me when i’m unhinged
oh good i just got the reminder that i have therapy tomorrow so i’m sure that will be a totally normal session
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
oh good i just got the reminder that i have therapy tomorrow so i’m sure that will be a totally normal session
when the shock wears off i’m going to be a big fucking mess for a while
Club statement: Haley Carter to step down from her role as Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
when the shock wears off i’m going to be a big fucking mess for a while
also if we go back downhill at least i have no more excuses for not fleeing the state
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
also if we go back downhill at least i have no more excuses for not fleeing the state
maybe they’re changing their mind about curt johnson
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
maybe they’re changing their mind about curt johnson
god just end this year
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
god just end this year
going for a role in washington doesn’t feel likely because she’s a fixer and they aren’t broken unless i’ve always been wrong about everything. chicago seems more likely, or houston
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
going for a role in washington doesn’t feel likely because she’s a fixer and they aren’t broken unless i’ve always been wrong about everything. chicago seems more likely, or houston
the only way i was going to be at peace with haley leaving is if they hired her to replace berman so i had better see that happen eventually
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
the only way i was going to be at peace with haley leaving is if they hired her to replace berman so i had better see that happen eventually
i fucking knew this was coming
BREAKING: Big news for the @ORLPride.com as VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter will be stepping down from her role to pursue new career opportunities.
More: orlando-pride.com/news/orlando...
More: orlando-pride.com/news/orlando...
Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter to step down from role | Orlando Pride
Carter departs after three seasons with the Club to pursue new opportunities
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November 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
i fucking knew this was coming
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I'm at the Target boycott, I'm at the Starbucks boycott, I'm at the combination Target boycott and Starbucks boycott
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
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The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm at the Target boycott, I'm at the Starbucks boycott, I'm at the combination Target boycott and Starbucks boycott
the footage after the goal just reminded me about how much time the broadcasters spent filming them on the pitch while we were trying to set up for a kickoff and i guess nobody was allowed to even tell them no
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
the footage after the goal just reminded me about how much time the broadcasters spent filming them on the pitch while we were trying to set up for a kickoff and i guess nobody was allowed to even tell them no
ovalle visibly took the loss hard because of the foul and a lot of people expressed frustration with the foul, but, man. you can’t say she didn’t put in a shift.
NWSL - Orlando Pride vs Gotham FC
xG (Post-Shot xG)
0.66 (1.07) - Orlando Pride
0.09 (0.27) - Gotham FC
xG Leader - 0.53 - Lizbeth Ovalle (ORL)
xA Leader - 0.37 - Marta (ORL)
xG (Post-Shot xG)
0.66 (1.07) - Orlando Pride
0.09 (0.27) - Gotham FC
xG Leader - 0.53 - Lizbeth Ovalle (ORL)
xA Leader - 0.37 - Marta (ORL)
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
ovalle visibly took the loss hard because of the foul and a lot of people expressed frustration with the foul, but, man. you can’t say she didn’t put in a shift.
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Forgive me if we all discussed this already years ago, but when musk paid $44B for twitter, was that number meant as a dogwhistle?
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Forgive me if we all discussed this already years ago, but when musk paid $44B for twitter, was that number meant as a dogwhistle?
what sucks is that they will probably pay rodman anything to keep her there, but that’s a roster full of players they’ve built that can’t get decent raises for balling out, tough choices would have to be made, the team would have to rebuild quality as a consequence for… winning?
chat is it good that the league went on a media blitz to laud the salary cap after being asked about trinity rodman's contract
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Trinity Rodman’s contract saga will reveal the future that NWSL leadership want
A day that ended with Washington Spirit fans zipping across the skies like meteors began, contrastingly, with frustration-induced eye rolls. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert broke news about the status of…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
what sucks is that they will probably pay rodman anything to keep her there, but that’s a roster full of players they’ve built that can’t get decent raises for balling out, tough choices would have to be made, the team would have to rebuild quality as a consequence for… winning?