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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 11h

first thing I said to Marjorie

Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 11h

yes first wives club of course, but I will yell forever about the family stone is actually a perfect movie and diane keaton is the absolute heart of it AND of course wears turtlenecks

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 1d

sign me up

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 1d

once again the lesson is never make Marta mad

Lis Schendel @schendel.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly I’d cry

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 1d

😭 whether we were sharing a byline or hanging out with a beer or a spicy chicken sandwich, one of the absolute best humans right here who will also make your soccer coverage much, much better

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 1d

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

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Megan Feringa @meganferinga.bsky.social · 1d

“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

In women’s sports, athletes losing their periods was long considered normal. Not anymore

A byproduct of wider issues, periods continue to be missed, ignored or misunderstood in elite sports

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 2d

Caleb Williams has joined an A-list investor group for the Boston Legacy Football Club, which will kick off its inaugural season in the NWSL next year.

More on the league's 15th franchise ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 2d

morning read from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that I deeply enjoyed — and the comments are generally lovely, to boot. www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

I made a 12 during the biggest golf tournament of my life. Here’s what I learned

The Athletic's Gabby Herzig recently competed in the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur. She gained a deeper appreciation for the sport she covers.

www.nytimes.com

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 3d

This week on Full Time, @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social and I take a deep dive into the NWSL attendance dip for 2025, with the help of @chicagostars.com, @gothamfc.bsky.social and YOU, the listeners!

🍏 apple.co/4o3BQTE
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3EAB...

Why is NWSL attendance down?

Podcast Episode · Full Time: A show about women's soccer · 10/08/2025 · 51m

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 3d

This was $5 off for a $130 product. I would not have done it!!!!!

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 3d

brands deciding to do their first time order promos and pretending like they just need your email but then jk! give us your phone number too if you want this code! is truly one of the modern evils of society

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 4d

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 4d

Dumornay okAY

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 4d

@heartsofpine.bsky.social u next :)

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 4d

Here we fucking gooooooo

Vermont Green FC @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social · 4d

Vermont’s women’s soccer story continues... 🏔️

Vermont Green FC has announced that the club’s women’s team will compete in USL W League as a founding member of the league’s Northeast Division.

Vermont Green FC to Join USLW as Founding Member of Northeast Division - Vermont Green Football Club

Vermont Green FC has announced that the club’s women’s team will compete in USL W League as a founding member of the league’s Northeast Division. Participation in the 2026 W League season is contingen...

vermontgreenfc.com

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 5d

wait, international governing bodies and pro leagues can just... align their calendars because they think it will improve the sport? what a concept.

NEW YORK AND TORONTO (October 6, 2025) –– The IIHF, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), and the global women’s hockey community have come together to reimagine the international calendar, aligning around a shared vision to grow the women’s game and strengthen opportunities for players at every level.

As part of this collaboration, the IIHF Women’s World Championship will move to a new November timeslot, in advance of the PWHL season. The revised tournament calendar ensures there will be no clash with the closing stages of the PWHL campaign. It also enables a full World Championship program in Olympic seasons.

In addition, a new European Women’s Championship is set to start in April 2027, creating more opportunities for elite international competition, ensuring the development of women players throughout the entire season, and elevating visibility for women’s hockey across Europe.

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 6d

so many still frames to provide gifts

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 7d

I don’t think I was prepared for how much of having a baby is just a little creature sitting on you making deep eye contact while they poop.

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Ben Pickman @benpickman.bsky.social · 8d

LAS VEGAS —

Our newser on Cathy Engelbert's press conference. She denied saying Caitlin Clark "should be grateful" for the W, vowed to repair trust w/ players, said she was not a "quitter," and announced a task force to look at officiating.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses player criticism, CBA, officiating, job security

www.nytimes.com

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 9d

sir what are you swinging at

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 9d

mr mal pugh doing the good baseball right now

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Ben Pickman @benpickman.bsky.social · 11d

The WNBPA has issued a statement re: Napheesa Collier's comments.

"The leaders of the league and its teams would benefit from listening to her powerful statement. The players know their value even if the league does not."

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 11d

When I open up my “don’t say you’re a father of daughters” women’s sports consulting firm, I’ll add one second piece of advice which is never tell athletes to be grateful for the status quo. I continue to plan to charge so much money for these two obvious things because wow, no one has learned.

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 11d

To Phee’s point: “sustainability” as a buzzword has done a lot of covering for lack of investment (and also active harm to players) across women’s sports over the years.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 11d

In a conversation with Cathy Engelbert, Napheesa Collier noted that Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and other young stars are driving massive revenue for the WNBA, but are making so little from their rookie contracts.

The commissioner's response, per Collier:

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