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A podcast about the NWSL, USWNT, and women's soccer around the world.
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A podcast about the NWSL, USWNT, and women's soccer around the world.
Subscribe: patreon.com/c/xOwnGoals
Listen: https://spotf.fi/lbFTB10
Watch: youtube.com/@xOwnGoals
Support: https://ko-fi.com/xowngoals
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How Trinity Rodman Finishes Chances
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Utterly embarrassing for the #NWSL that the winner of the #WorldSevens takes home a $2m cash prize for a three day tournament and the salary cap in the NWSL is $3.5m.
December 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Utterly embarrassing for the #NWSL that the winner of the #WorldSevens takes home a $2m cash prize for a three day tournament and the salary cap in the NWSL is $3.5m.
We love data, but we also love stupid nonsense. On this month's edition of xOG After Dark, available only to our high-tier subscribers, we made a holiday bracket. Let the madness begin.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We love data, but we also love stupid nonsense. On this month's edition of xOG After Dark, available only to our high-tier subscribers, we made a holiday bracket. Let the madness begin.
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To put this in perspective: NWSL ownership is freaking out about paying its by far most recognizable and most valuable player somewhere between like $1.25-1.5m, an amount less than 1% of a new franchise fee
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
To put this in perspective: NWSL ownership is freaking out about paying its by far most recognizable and most valuable player somewhere between like $1.25-1.5m, an amount less than 1% of a new franchise fee
Re: the Men's World Cup draw
I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Re: the Men's World Cup draw
Immaculate post. No notes.
Just a couple of strangers sitting next to each other, likely not discussing anything but the Men's World Cup Draw, for sure!
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Immaculate post. No notes.
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NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke breaks down the NWSL salary cap and how it applies to Trinity Rodman's deal 💰
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke breaks down the NWSL salary cap and how it applies to Trinity Rodman's deal 💰
Here's a well-sliced demographic breakdown. The dominant category throughout the NWSL's history has been men born and raised in Europe who spent all or nearly all of their coaching careers in North America.
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Here's a well-sliced demographic breakdown. The dominant category throughout the NWSL's history has been men born and raised in Europe who spent all or nearly all of their coaching careers in North America.
We decided to specifically compare North American women to European men (ie. men born and raised in Europe with no previous women's coaching experience in North America). 2023 was a turning point for both demographics.
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We decided to specifically compare North American women to European men (ie. men born and raised in Europe with no previous women's coaching experience in North America). 2023 was a turning point for both demographics.
It's not just Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit dealing with the #NWSL salary cap; it's everyone in the league. GM of league champion Gotham FC Yael Averbuch West shared her thoughts with us before the Championship in November.
The #nwsl and the salary cap #woso #uswnt #gothamfc #trinityrodman #washingtonspirit #soccer
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December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It's not just Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit dealing with the #NWSL salary cap; it's everyone in the league. GM of league champion Gotham FC Yael Averbuch West shared her thoughts with us before the Championship in November.
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Chloe is a true testament to the idea that working in public gets you good things!
Chelsea out here getting even better 😩
Chelsea out here getting even better 😩
Very proud to announce I will soon be joining Chelsea FC as the Women’s Football Data Analyst.
This club means the world to me so I am very excited for the opportunity to contribute to it.
To everyone who has shown me love and support on this journey I appreciate you more than I can say!
KTBFFH 💙
This club means the world to me so I am very excited for the opportunity to contribute to it.
To everyone who has shown me love and support on this journey I appreciate you more than I can say!
KTBFFH 💙
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Chloe is a true testament to the idea that working in public gets you good things!
Chelsea out here getting even better 😩
Chelsea out here getting even better 😩
With the hire of Emma Coates at Bay FC (and the impending arrival of Filipa Patão with the Boston Legacy), the NWSL is turning back in the right direction with the proportion of women head coaches in the league. But we are still far behind the peak of 2022.
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
With the hire of Emma Coates at Bay FC (and the impending arrival of Filipa Patão with the Boston Legacy), the NWSL is turning back in the right direction with the proportion of women head coaches in the league. But we are still far behind the peak of 2022.
Oh, some GOOD NEWS TODAY
Very proud to announce I will soon be joining Chelsea FC as the Women’s Football Data Analyst.
This club means the world to me so I am very excited for the opportunity to contribute to it.
To everyone who has shown me love and support on this journey I appreciate you more than I can say!
KTBFFH 💙
This club means the world to me so I am very excited for the opportunity to contribute to it.
To everyone who has shown me love and support on this journey I appreciate you more than I can say!
KTBFFH 💙
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Oh, some GOOD NEWS TODAY
Wait 'til Rob Manfred tells Berman about this Ohtani fella!
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Wait 'til Rob Manfred tells Berman about this Ohtani fella!
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“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...
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 3:53 AM
“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.”
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Patiently explaining that I wanted to do the dishes tonight, nothing would have pleased me more, but it violated the spirit of the league
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Patiently explaining that I wanted to do the dishes tonight, nothing would have pleased me more, but it violated the spirit of the league
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FWIW, “spirit of the league” was changed to “spirit of the rules”
#nwsl #woso #thatsthespirit
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#nwsl #woso #thatsthespirit
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
FWIW, “spirit of the league” was changed to “spirit of the rules”
#nwsl #woso #thatsthespirit
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#nwsl #woso #thatsthespirit
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Chances are, the owner of your favorite team told the commissioner to do the bad thing you're mad at them for
December 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Chances are, the owner of your favorite team told the commissioner to do the bad thing you're mad at them for
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Everyone falls for the trick where commissioners of sports leagues take the fall for their bosses. That's what they get paid to do, be the bad guy. A commissioner doesn't do shit unless a majority of a league's team owners want them to do that.
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Everyone falls for the trick where commissioners of sports leagues take the fall for their bosses. That's what they get paid to do, be the bad guy. A commissioner doesn't do shit unless a majority of a league's team owners want them to do that.
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Trinity Rodman’s Multimillion-Dollar Contract Rejected by NWSL
The Washington Spirit offered superstar Trinity Rodman a contract worth more than $1 million a year to keep her at the National Women’s Soccer League club, but Commissioner Jessica Berman has rejected...
www.bloomberg.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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The best spectrum @shroomlock.bsky.social!
My gay media spectrum is drag race on one end and women’s soccer on the other
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December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The best spectrum @shroomlock.bsky.social!
The #USWNT wrapped up 2025 with two strong wins against Italy. The guys reflect on the year that was, and how Emma Hayes will set up the next stage of World Cup prep. Plus, some news and notes from the last couple weeks! (Recorded before the Haley Carter-to-Spirit announcement lol)
USWNT Recap: The U.S. finishes the year strong against Italy
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December 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The #USWNT wrapped up 2025 with two strong wins against Italy. The guys reflect on the year that was, and how Emma Hayes will set up the next stage of World Cup prep. Plus, some news and notes from the last couple weeks! (Recorded before the Haley Carter-to-Spirit announcement lol)
We're doing a holiday discount for new Patreon members! Sign up for an annual membership at any tier to get 50% off! You'll get four bonus episodes each month, plus the main feed ad-free.
Just use the code "XOG" at checkout.
Here's a taste of what you'll get!
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Just use the code "XOG" at checkout.
Here's a taste of what you'll get!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're doing a holiday discount for new Patreon members! Sign up for an annual membership at any tier to get 50% off! You'll get four bonus episodes each month, plus the main feed ad-free.
Just use the code "XOG" at checkout.
Here's a taste of what you'll get!
www.patreon.com/c/xOwnGoals
Just use the code "XOG" at checkout.
Here's a taste of what you'll get!
www.patreon.com/c/xOwnGoals
Thankful for everyone in this chart, and apologies to all of them too.
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thankful for everyone in this chart, and apologies to all of them too.
Speaking of LEGENDS…
Hi #NWSL friends - Here is a dropbox of jpegs from the finals.
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Speaking of LEGENDS…