Paul
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Note to self: Jessica Berman is a liar.
Note to self: Jessica Berman is a liar.
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What an interesting coincidence.
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What an interesting coincidence.
Friends, we need to encourage @ellabrockway.bsky.social to be more outspoken on the Hey Spirits podcast.
She has a lot of good insights and is fun to listen to, but she is by far the least talkative of that bunch.
She has a lot of good insights and is fun to listen to, but she is by far the least talkative of that bunch.
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Friends, we need to encourage @ellabrockway.bsky.social to be more outspoken on the Hey Spirits podcast.
She has a lot of good insights and is fun to listen to, but she is by far the least talkative of that bunch.
She has a lot of good insights and is fun to listen to, but she is by far the least talkative of that bunch.
It might be the tequila talking, but I am psyched to the dynamite that we have Haley Carter running soccer ops for the Spirit.
Ok. That's not true. If it was the tequila talking it'd be saying:
Mmmmmaaaaarrrgggaaarriiitttaaa!!!!
Truth.
Ok. That's not true. If it was the tequila talking it'd be saying:
Mmmmmaaaaarrrgggaaarriiitttaaa!!!!
Truth.
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
It might be the tequila talking, but I am psyched to the dynamite that we have Haley Carter running soccer ops for the Spirit.
Ok. That's not true. If it was the tequila talking it'd be saying:
Mmmmmaaaaarrrgggaaarriiitttaaa!!!!
Truth.
Ok. That's not true. If it was the tequila talking it'd be saying:
Mmmmmaaaaarrrgggaaarriiitttaaa!!!!
Truth.
If there were soccer gods, we would long ago stopped having to listen to this man.
Lalas: USMNT should thank soccer gods for World Cup draw
Lalas: USMNT should thank soccer gods for World Cup draw
Alexi Lalas was bullish on the U.S. men's national team's chances after Friday's World Cup draw.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If there were soccer gods, we would long ago stopped having to listen to this man.
Did I block an alleged football news account for referring to Trinity Rodman as Ben Shelton's girlfriend?
Yes I did. And I will do it again.
Yes I did. And I will do it again.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Did I block an alleged football news account for referring to Trinity Rodman as Ben Shelton's girlfriend?
Yes I did. And I will do it again.
Yes I did. And I will do it again.
@heyspirits.bsky.social
I think it would be easier for me if we did best play by player, not best play by type.
Can you help a guy out?
I think it would be easier for me if we did best play by player, not best play by type.
Can you help a guy out?
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@heyspirits.bsky.social
I think it would be easier for me if we did best play by player, not best play by type.
Can you help a guy out?
I think it would be easier for me if we did best play by player, not best play by type.
Can you help a guy out?
A titan has entered the chat
December 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A titan has entered the chat
I think in addition to the salary cap / spirit of the rules b.s., we are seeing a fundamental flaw in the league governance structure.
I would like to see a voting player rep on the governance board equal to an owner, and all governance votes be made public. In the next CBA.
I would like to see a voting player rep on the governance board equal to an owner, and all governance votes be made public. In the next CBA.
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I think in addition to the salary cap / spirit of the rules b.s., we are seeing a fundamental flaw in the league governance structure.
I would like to see a voting player rep on the governance board equal to an owner, and all governance votes be made public. In the next CBA.
I would like to see a voting player rep on the governance board equal to an owner, and all governance votes be made public. In the next CBA.
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Of all the players in the NWSL watching this unfold, I gotta imagine the other two-thirds of the Triple Espresso are keeping VERY close tabs here
especially Sophia Wilson
especially Sophia Wilson
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Of all the players in the NWSL watching this unfold, I gotta imagine the other two-thirds of the Triple Espresso are keeping VERY close tabs here
especially Sophia Wilson
especially Sophia Wilson
The spirit of the rules?
A supernatural version of the rules that some owners wished they'd agreed to with the NWSLPA in the CBA? You don't get to redefine the rules based on some bullshit "spirit." This isn't Calvinball.
Wishes are ponies. Pay the fucking players.
A supernatural version of the rules that some owners wished they'd agreed to with the NWSLPA in the CBA? You don't get to redefine the rules based on some bullshit "spirit." This isn't Calvinball.
Wishes are ponies. Pay the fucking players.
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The spirit of the rules?
A supernatural version of the rules that some owners wished they'd agreed to with the NWSLPA in the CBA? You don't get to redefine the rules based on some bullshit "spirit." This isn't Calvinball.
Wishes are ponies. Pay the fucking players.
A supernatural version of the rules that some owners wished they'd agreed to with the NWSLPA in the CBA? You don't get to redefine the rules based on some bullshit "spirit." This isn't Calvinball.
Wishes are ponies. Pay the fucking players.
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this is literally how big contracts work in every major american league!! every!!! single!!!!!! one!!!!!!!!!!
“According to sources, the Spirit had proposed a four-year scaling contract that would see the 23-year-old free agent paid more in the final two years of the deal, with the hope of an increased media rights deal for the NWSL following upcoming negotiations helping with those costs.”
NEW: The Spirit came up with a multi-million dollar offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league, which she was ready to accept. It was vetoed by NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, according to sources.
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
December 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
this is literally how big contracts work in every major american league!! every!!! single!!!!!! one!!!!!!!!!!
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If you go to an NWSL game, you will see a lot of USWNT jerseys with the home *and away* team player names on them
The entire league will pay the price for losing the top name players. Look at last year's top 5. Lost 1 to retirement, lost 1 to the salary cap, and looking to lose another? Seems dumb!
The entire league will pay the price for losing the top name players. Look at last year's top 5. Lost 1 to retirement, lost 1 to the salary cap, and looking to lose another? Seems dumb!
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
If you go to an NWSL game, you will see a lot of USWNT jerseys with the home *and away* team player names on them
The entire league will pay the price for losing the top name players. Look at last year's top 5. Lost 1 to retirement, lost 1 to the salary cap, and looking to lose another? Seems dumb!
The entire league will pay the price for losing the top name players. Look at last year's top 5. Lost 1 to retirement, lost 1 to the salary cap, and looking to lose another? Seems dumb!
Does Michele Kang have an evil little cat to pet while she deals with the other owners? Because we could get her one.
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Does Michele Kang have an evil little cat to pet while she deals with the other owners? Because we could get her one.
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i truly hate being lied to, it is the quickest way to get me from zero to rage
A league spokesperson sent a statement: “Our goal is to ensure that the very best players in the world, including Trinity, continue to call this league home. We will do everything we can, utilizing every lever available within our rules to keep Trinity Rodman here."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
NWSL commissioner rejects Spirit’s offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league
According to sources, the NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance on Rodman’s behalf with the league.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
i truly hate being lied to, it is the quickest way to get me from zero to rage
Kang outmaneuvered Baldwin. I feel pretty good about her prospects outmaneuvering Berman and the bastard billionaires she protects.
And with Haley in the fight this time, I feel even better.
And with Haley in the fight this time, I feel even better.
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Kang outmaneuvered Baldwin. I feel pretty good about her prospects outmaneuvering Berman and the bastard billionaires she protects.
And with Haley in the fight this time, I feel even better.
And with Haley in the fight this time, I feel even better.
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also, imagine the message this sends to every current and future star player in and out of the league: do not come here, our owners do not want to pay you what you're worth. terrific message to send a year and a half away from a world cup.
December 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
also, imagine the message this sends to every current and future star player in and out of the league: do not come here, our owners do not want to pay you what you're worth. terrific message to send a year and a half away from a world cup.
Jessica Berman vs Michele Kang and Haley Carter?
I have a feeling that Kang and Carter will get what they want.
What's less clear to me is what game Berman and the other owners are playing. Normal rules would suggest it's just stupidity. But at least some of the other owners aren't stupid.
So...?
I have a feeling that Kang and Carter will get what they want.
What's less clear to me is what game Berman and the other owners are playing. Normal rules would suggest it's just stupidity. But at least some of the other owners aren't stupid.
So...?
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Jessica Berman vs Michele Kang and Haley Carter?
I have a feeling that Kang and Carter will get what they want.
What's less clear to me is what game Berman and the other owners are playing. Normal rules would suggest it's just stupidity. But at least some of the other owners aren't stupid.
So...?
I have a feeling that Kang and Carter will get what they want.
What's less clear to me is what game Berman and the other owners are playing. Normal rules would suggest it's just stupidity. But at least some of the other owners aren't stupid.
So...?
First person to welcome me to DC at a Spirit game was nine other than HALEY CARTER.
Because I may have already said this but she is a fan and cares deeply about the fans.
(We first met as Dash refugees)
Because I may have already said this but she is a fan and cares deeply about the fans.
(We first met as Dash refugees)
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
First person to welcome me to DC at a Spirit game was nine other than HALEY CARTER.
Because I may have already said this but she is a fan and cares deeply about the fans.
(We first met as Dash refugees)
Because I may have already said this but she is a fan and cares deeply about the fans.
(We first met as Dash refugees)
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Kang meant what she wrote.
It's Haley Carter day
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It's Haley Carter day
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Kang meant what she wrote.
It's Haley Carter day
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It's Haley Carter day
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I had privately hoped this might happen. But last time I speculated on what Haley would do next I was way off base (and she very politely set me straight).
What she will do next is unpredictable, except that you know it will be something great.
What she will do next is unpredictable, except that you know it will be something great.
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I had privately hoped this might happen. But last time I speculated on what Haley would do next I was way off base (and she very politely set me straight).
What she will do next is unpredictable, except that you know it will be something great.
What she will do next is unpredictable, except that you know it will be something great.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 2:11 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is probably just going to be a Haley Carter feed today. And I am not sorry.
I have met her a handful of times and she has always been very impressive in her love for the game, for the players, and for the league.
I have met her a handful of times and she has always been very impressive in her love for the game, for the players, and for the league.
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is probably just going to be a Haley Carter feed today. And I am not sorry.
I have met her a handful of times and she has always been very impressive in her love for the game, for the players, and for the league.
I have met her a handful of times and she has always been very impressive in her love for the game, for the players, and for the league.
Most of you probably know this, but if you don't:
Haley Carter wasn't just a final boss at building the Orlando roster, she put in place programs to help the players thrive off the field.
This is gonna be goooooooddddddd!!!!
Haley Carter wasn't just a final boss at building the Orlando roster, she put in place programs to help the players thrive off the field.
This is gonna be goooooooddddddd!!!!
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Most of you probably know this, but if you don't:
Haley Carter wasn't just a final boss at building the Orlando roster, she put in place programs to help the players thrive off the field.
This is gonna be goooooooddddddd!!!!
Haley Carter wasn't just a final boss at building the Orlando roster, she put in place programs to help the players thrive off the field.
This is gonna be goooooooddddddd!!!!