Alyssa Salter
@alyssajsalter.bsky.social
She/They. ⚽️+🏀 Writer, Activist. Disability consultant. Disabled, Chronically Ill, #ActuallyAutistic. Queer. views are my own. Instagram: alyssajean
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Hi blue sky, I’m new here and so I’m going to just lay out some things:
-I’m Alyssa, she/they
-I write about women’s sports, mainly ⚽️+🏀, and my experiences as a disabled neurodivergent
-Free Palestine 🇵🇸
-Disability advocate and community organizer
-Happily married and queer AF
You dig it? 🫶🏻
-I’m Alyssa, she/they
-I write about women’s sports, mainly ⚽️+🏀, and my experiences as a disabled neurodivergent
-Free Palestine 🇵🇸
-Disability advocate and community organizer
-Happily married and queer AF
You dig it? 🫶🏻
The dentist office is playing Family Feud (Steve Harvey has such a charm) and then started also playing soft pop music. And one receptionist takes her calls on speaker. It is a sensory nightmare.
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The dentist office is playing Family Feud (Steve Harvey has such a charm) and then started also playing soft pop music. And one receptionist takes her calls on speaker. It is a sensory nightmare.
Real shirt sighting “being related to me is the only gift you need” at the dentist office. WOW.
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Real shirt sighting “being related to me is the only gift you need” at the dentist office. WOW.
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Both Haley Carter and Michele Kang told me that they are "working with the league on solutions that allow us to retain" Trinity Rodman.
Carter's first day with the Spirit was Monday, and a resolution on Rodman is relatively imminent.
#NWSL
Carter's first day with the Spirit was Monday, and a resolution on Rodman is relatively imminent.
#NWSL
Haley Carter, who helped the Orlando Pride win the 2024 #NWSL Shield and Championship as VP/sporting director, is the Washington Spirit’s new president of soccer operations. In her expanded role, she will lead other leaders, which is “where the magic happens,” she told ESPN. Why she made the move 👇
Carter to head Spirit ops, Rodman 'top priority'
Haley Carter is the Washington Spirit's new president of soccer operations, joining from the Orlando Pride where, in a similar role, she guided that team to its first NWSL trophies last year.
www.espn.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Both Haley Carter and Michele Kang told me that they are "working with the league on solutions that allow us to retain" Trinity Rodman.
Carter's first day with the Spirit was Monday, and a resolution on Rodman is relatively imminent.
#NWSL
Carter's first day with the Spirit was Monday, and a resolution on Rodman is relatively imminent.
#NWSL
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NEW: It's a rare blockbuster move in the world of technical staffs of the NWSL — Haley Carter is heading to the District to serve as president of soccer operations.
I spoke to Haley and Michele Kang on the move, global ambitions (and, of course, Trinity Rodman). www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
I spoke to Haley and Michele Kang on the move, global ambitions (and, of course, Trinity Rodman). www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Spirit hires Haley Carter to lead strategic vision and help retain top talent like Trinity Rodman
The former Orlando Pride executive has proven she knows how to build championship-winning teams.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NEW: It's a rare blockbuster move in the world of technical staffs of the NWSL — Haley Carter is heading to the District to serve as president of soccer operations.
I spoke to Haley and Michele Kang on the move, global ambitions (and, of course, Trinity Rodman). www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
I spoke to Haley and Michele Kang on the move, global ambitions (and, of course, Trinity Rodman). www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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There's a lot in Jeff's article about the situation with Trin, which is important, but we mustn't forget that Haley vociferously defended Banda and Chilufya after the right came after them last year. Having someone like that leading our team will be so important.
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
There's a lot in Jeff's article about the situation with Trin, which is important, but we mustn't forget that Haley vociferously defended Banda and Chilufya after the right came after them last year. Having someone like that leading our team will be so important.
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Big Spirit announcement this morning. As soon as news broke that she was leaving Orlando, where Haley Carter would end up immediately became one of the big stories of the NWSL offseason.
Nathan Minion, who was interim GM after Mark Krikorian stepped down, becomes permanent GM.
Nathan Minion, who was interim GM after Mark Krikorian stepped down, becomes permanent GM.
Thrilled to announce the addition of Haley Carter as our new President of Soccer Operations! 🤗
Welcome to D.C., Haley! 💪 #RiseUp
Welcome to D.C., Haley! 💪 #RiseUp
December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Big Spirit announcement this morning. As soon as news broke that she was leaving Orlando, where Haley Carter would end up immediately became one of the big stories of the NWSL offseason.
Nathan Minion, who was interim GM after Mark Krikorian stepped down, becomes permanent GM.
Nathan Minion, who was interim GM after Mark Krikorian stepped down, becomes permanent GM.
Ahahahaha welcome to San Diego SDFC
November 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Ahahahaha welcome to San Diego SDFC
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when you’re being quoted approvingly by transphobe extraordinaire Jennifer Sey, you’re doing something very wrong
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
when you’re being quoted approvingly by transphobe extraordinaire Jennifer Sey, you’re doing something very wrong
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Their haters became their waiters when they sat down at the table of success of whatever he said that one time.
Mayor Eric Adams is out on stage and receiving boos while talking about disregarding the haters
he was booed when host Ari Chambers announced his name, they played “Empire State of Mind” to drown it out but the boos were audible as he began speaking
he was booed when host Ari Chambers announced his name, they played “Empire State of Mind” to drown it out but the boos were audible as he began speaking
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Their haters became their waiters when they sat down at the table of success of whatever he said that one time.
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Leading Louisville to their best year yet. 🔥
That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.
That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Leading Louisville to their best year yet. 🔥
That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.
That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.
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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 9:33 PM
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
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NSL Final | AFC Toronto vs Vancouver Rise | Full Match Highlights
YouTube video by Northern Super League
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November 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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You can not have a salary cap sooooo low you can not pay veteran and young players legitimate salaries. That is Not sustainable to keep players stateside let alone make a space for veteran players to play long term. No one is trying to watch daycare figure it out without vets you need balance.
November 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
You can not have a salary cap sooooo low you can not pay veteran and young players legitimate salaries. That is Not sustainable to keep players stateside let alone make a space for veteran players to play long term. No one is trying to watch daycare figure it out without vets you need balance.
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Esme Morgan, Hal Hershfelt and Trinity Rodman sprinted down to the supporters’ section after the final whistle. Croix Bethune and others are in the crowd now.
Another special, special day at Audi Field.
Another special, special day at Audi Field.
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Esme Morgan, Hal Hershfelt and Trinity Rodman sprinted down to the supporters’ section after the final whistle. Croix Bethune and others are in the crowd now.
Another special, special day at Audi Field.
Another special, special day at Audi Field.
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Asked both Bethune & Morgan to speak about about Rose Kouassi:
Morgan: "Queen."
Bethune: "Baller."
Morgan again: "No one can match her. Like, no one can match her in the league. She's just got such brilliant timing for knowing when to turn on her pace and (snaps) blitz past someone."
Morgan: "Queen."
Bethune: "Baller."
Morgan again: "No one can match her. Like, no one can match her in the league. She's just got such brilliant timing for knowing when to turn on her pace and (snaps) blitz past someone."
November 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Asked both Bethune & Morgan to speak about about Rose Kouassi:
Morgan: "Queen."
Bethune: "Baller."
Morgan again: "No one can match her. Like, no one can match her in the league. She's just got such brilliant timing for knowing when to turn on her pace and (snaps) blitz past someone."
Morgan: "Queen."
Bethune: "Baller."
Morgan again: "No one can match her. Like, no one can match her in the league. She's just got such brilliant timing for knowing when to turn on her pace and (snaps) blitz past someone."
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Adrian Gonzalez says last week's win over Racing was physically/emotionally taxing, & he's really pleased that the team could bring that same energy today.
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Adrian Gonzalez says last week's win over Racing was physically/emotionally taxing, & he's really pleased that the team could bring that same energy today.
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
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more Sam Coffey...
On what the next step for the team is
"I think the word that comes to mind is consistency... We have too much talent to not be more consistent with our performances"
"I truly believe the love that this team has for one another is what has led it as far as has."
On what the next step for the team is
"I think the word that comes to mind is consistency... We have too much talent to not be more consistent with our performances"
"I truly believe the love that this team has for one another is what has led it as far as has."
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
more Sam Coffey...
On what the next step for the team is
"I think the word that comes to mind is consistency... We have too much talent to not be more consistent with our performances"
"I truly believe the love that this team has for one another is what has led it as far as has."
On what the next step for the team is
"I think the word that comes to mind is consistency... We have too much talent to not be more consistent with our performances"
"I truly believe the love that this team has for one another is what has led it as far as has."
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Goalkeeper and vice-captain Mackenzie Arnold
"It's a tough one, I think we were a little but outplayed in the first half but we defended well like last week"
"It's been a hard season for sure... personally, it's probably been the toughest year of my career"
"It's a tough one, I think we were a little but outplayed in the first half but we defended well like last week"
"It's been a hard season for sure... personally, it's probably been the toughest year of my career"
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Goalkeeper and vice-captain Mackenzie Arnold
"It's a tough one, I think we were a little but outplayed in the first half but we defended well like last week"
"It's been a hard season for sure... personally, it's probably been the toughest year of my career"
"It's a tough one, I think we were a little but outplayed in the first half but we defended well like last week"
"It's been a hard season for sure... personally, it's probably been the toughest year of my career"
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Some Thorns post-game quotes
Rob Gale "Tough way to end the season, maybe because of the nature of the goals we gave away...I just want to say how proud I am of our group, everybody... you saw how short of bodies we were even at the end there, no forwards to throw on"
Rob Gale "Tough way to end the season, maybe because of the nature of the goals we gave away...I just want to say how proud I am of our group, everybody... you saw how short of bodies we were even at the end there, no forwards to throw on"
November 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Some Thorns post-game quotes
Rob Gale "Tough way to end the season, maybe because of the nature of the goals we gave away...I just want to say how proud I am of our group, everybody... you saw how short of bodies we were even at the end there, no forwards to throw on"
Rob Gale "Tough way to end the season, maybe because of the nature of the goals we gave away...I just want to say how proud I am of our group, everybody... you saw how short of bodies we were even at the end there, no forwards to throw on"
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Captain Sam Coffey
"Spirit is definitely the better team... they outplayed us for sure, they definitely have all the pieces to win the whole thing"
"I think we were just outplayed, we left it all out there, it wasn't for lack of effort"
"I am so proud of the group and all we've done this season"
"Spirit is definitely the better team... they outplayed us for sure, they definitely have all the pieces to win the whole thing"
"I think we were just outplayed, we left it all out there, it wasn't for lack of effort"
"I am so proud of the group and all we've done this season"
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Captain Sam Coffey
"Spirit is definitely the better team... they outplayed us for sure, they definitely have all the pieces to win the whole thing"
"I think we were just outplayed, we left it all out there, it wasn't for lack of effort"
"I am so proud of the group and all we've done this season"
"Spirit is definitely the better team... they outplayed us for sure, they definitely have all the pieces to win the whole thing"
"I think we were just outplayed, we left it all out there, it wasn't for lack of effort"
"I am so proud of the group and all we've done this season"
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Tara McKeown joked that the message in training ahead of today's semifinal was: "Please, girls, no more extra time."
Come kickoff, the Spirit traded dramatics for dominance and outplayed the Thorns for a 2-0 win. Next up: Another trip to the NWSL final.
More ⤵️
Come kickoff, the Spirit traded dramatics for dominance and outplayed the Thorns for a 2-0 win. Next up: Another trip to the NWSL final.
More ⤵️
The Washington Spirit is going back to the NWSL championship match. From our @ellabrockway.bsky.social:
Spirit returns to NWSL championship match by shutting out Portland
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored for Washington, which posted a 2-0 win at Audi Field to advance to next weekend’s title game.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Tara McKeown joked that the message in training ahead of today's semifinal was: "Please, girls, no more extra time."
Come kickoff, the Spirit traded dramatics for dominance and outplayed the Thorns for a 2-0 win. Next up: Another trip to the NWSL final.
More ⤵️
Come kickoff, the Spirit traded dramatics for dominance and outplayed the Thorns for a 2-0 win. Next up: Another trip to the NWSL final.
More ⤵️
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SCREAMING
CROIXING
THROWING UP
CROIXING
THROWING UP
November 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
SCREAMING
CROIXING
THROWING UP
CROIXING
THROWING UP
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A bounty? Very slave catcher of them. This league is gonna have to take a stand at some point. There's no "both sides" to this. At some point, racism and transphobia have to be a deal breaker.
From @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social at Outsports:
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Transphobic clothing brand feels every athlete has a price - Outsports
Anti-trans activewear XX-XY teams up with sports shock jock Clay Travis to pay athletes to speak out against trans women.
www.outsports.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A bounty? Very slave catcher of them. This league is gonna have to take a stand at some point. There's no "both sides" to this. At some point, racism and transphobia have to be a deal breaker.
come on make it 3-0
November 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
come on make it 3-0
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