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@bayfcsupporters.bsky.social
Official Supporters Group for Bay FC🌉⚽️
Independent group & @iscsupporters.bsky.social member
A place for all 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Independent group & @iscsupporters.bsky.social member
A place for all 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Black Lives Matter
Protect Trans Youth
https://taplink.cc/bridgebrigade
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Just raise the cap Jessica
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Just raise the cap Jessica
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Raising the cap has always been the simplest solution. The owners will absolutely fight it because if you do it once, you'll be asked to keep doing it, but it's absolutely the right call.
BREAKING: The NWSLPA opposes the #NWSL's proposed "High Impact Player" rule. PA exec. dir. Meghann Burke tells @espn.com that the NWSL is controlling and interfering with which players can access a certain pot of funds. The PA's proposal is to raise the cap by $1M, the proposed "HIP" amount. MORE:
NWSLPA opposes cap plan for stars like Rodman
The NWSLPA has expressed opposition to an NWSL proposal to create a new rule to pay star players outside of the cap, further clouding the league's next steps in competing with top European clubs for e...
www.espn.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Raising the cap has always been the simplest solution. The owners will absolutely fight it because if you do it once, you'll be asked to keep doing it, but it's absolutely the right call.
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As we talk about the top end of women's soccer players and speak in millions, another FIFPRO study reminds of the realities of global minimum standards:
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
Latest FIFPRO player survey highlights growth in some confederations – but players feel current gaps still need addressed
A FIFPRO survey which collected responses from 383 footballers from over 40 nations who competed in this year’s women’s confederation championships provides an illustration of how players experience t...
www.fifpro.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As we talk about the top end of women's soccer players and speak in millions, another FIFPRO study reminds of the realities of global minimum standards:
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
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Let's be clear: this is an attempt to erase trans people from existence. The policy itself is going to kill kids, and it's not many steps from this to things like banning gender affirming care for adults, designating transness itself a mental illness, etc etc.
Under the proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration today, any Medicare- or Medicaid-participating hospital would be barred from providing gender-affirming care to *any child*, even if the care is not paid for by Medicare or Medicaid.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Let's be clear: this is an attempt to erase trans people from existence. The policy itself is going to kill kids, and it's not many steps from this to things like banning gender affirming care for adults, designating transness itself a mental illness, etc etc.
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Earlier this year, @msjpauly.bsky.social and I spent tens of hours speaking to trans kids and their families about their lives under Trump 2.0. Now is not a bad time to re-read it.
Coverage of the latest news coming from colleagues at Mother Jones later today.
Coverage of the latest news coming from colleagues at Mother Jones later today.
"We're going to do whatever it takes to keep her safe"
How families are fighting to survive Trump's war on transgender kids
www.motherjones.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Earlier this year, @msjpauly.bsky.social and I spent tens of hours speaking to trans kids and their families about their lives under Trump 2.0. Now is not a bad time to re-read it.
Coverage of the latest news coming from colleagues at Mother Jones later today.
Coverage of the latest news coming from colleagues at Mother Jones later today.
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NWSL champ Jess Carter had strong words on the racist, anti-trans rhetoric targeting Black players.
“[I]f you're making these comments, it's probably because you're not beating them… Because if you were winning, you wouldn't care.”
More w/her here:
im-curious-roey.beehiiv.com/p/im-curious...
“[I]f you're making these comments, it's probably because you're not beating them… Because if you were winning, you wouldn't care.”
More w/her here:
im-curious-roey.beehiiv.com/p/im-curious...
I'm Curious: Changing Beauty Standards in Sports (Edition 37 - feat. Jess Carter)
This week, a soccer champ talks about beauty and Blackness. Plus, one old man retires, one old man unretires, and one old man forces the soccer world to give him an award.
im-curious-roey.beehiiv.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NWSL champ Jess Carter had strong words on the racist, anti-trans rhetoric targeting Black players.
“[I]f you're making these comments, it's probably because you're not beating them… Because if you were winning, you wouldn't care.”
More w/her here:
im-curious-roey.beehiiv.com/p/im-curious...
“[I]f you're making these comments, it's probably because you're not beating them… Because if you were winning, you wouldn't care.”
More w/her here:
im-curious-roey.beehiiv.com/p/im-curious...
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Today, Wednesday, marked 14 days from the NWSLPA's grievance filed on behalf of Trinity Rodman against the NWSL. Sources tell me that the deadline for the league's response to sustain or deny the grievance in writing has been extended.
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL on behalf of Trinity Rodman for a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights, and multiple CBA violations after a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement between Rodman and the Spirit was vetoed by the league.
NWSLPA files grievance in vetoed Rodman offer
NWSLPA files grievance against league in Trinity Rodman contract offer
www.espn.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Today, Wednesday, marked 14 days from the NWSLPA's grievance filed on behalf of Trinity Rodman against the NWSL. Sources tell me that the deadline for the league's response to sustain or deny the grievance in writing has been extended.
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
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🧵We’re sad to share that Peyton, the heart and soul of our ShePlays #NWSL coverage, recently lost her incredible service dog and companion Peggy💔
🐾Peggy gave Peyton her independence and a GoFundMe has been set up to help her find her next service dog
💗If you can, donate or share
gofund.me/a29f00b38
🐾Peggy gave Peyton her independence and a GoFundMe has been set up to help her find her next service dog
💗If you can, donate or share
gofund.me/a29f00b38
Donate to Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog, organized by Peyton Skeels
My name is Peyton, and I am fundraising to bring home and trai… Peyton Skeels needs your support for Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog
gofund.me
December 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
🧵We’re sad to share that Peyton, the heart and soul of our ShePlays #NWSL coverage, recently lost her incredible service dog and companion Peggy💔
🐾Peggy gave Peyton her independence and a GoFundMe has been set up to help her find her next service dog
💗If you can, donate or share
gofund.me/a29f00b38
🐾Peggy gave Peyton her independence and a GoFundMe has been set up to help her find her next service dog
💗If you can, donate or share
gofund.me/a29f00b38
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The apparent "High Impact Player" rules aren't the MLS's Designated Player rules per se, but having basically a two-tier labor system could cause some labor issues.
Tobin Heath & Christen Press laid it out well in my MS NOW piece last month, that it risks keeping other players from getting paid.
Tobin Heath & Christen Press laid it out well in my MS NOW piece last month, that it risks keeping other players from getting paid.
Both Press and Heath are absolutely not fans of the Designated Player rule idea that MLS uses to allow teams to go over the cap for a handful of players per team.
Hearing their discussion on it on the RE-Cap show turned me against it for NWSL, and here’s the explainer they gave me:
Hearing their discussion on it on the RE-Cap show turned me against it for NWSL, and here’s the explainer they gave me:
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The apparent "High Impact Player" rules aren't the MLS's Designated Player rules per se, but having basically a two-tier labor system could cause some labor issues.
Tobin Heath & Christen Press laid it out well in my MS NOW piece last month, that it risks keeping other players from getting paid.
Tobin Heath & Christen Press laid it out well in my MS NOW piece last month, that it risks keeping other players from getting paid.
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SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria.
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's Board of Governors has approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus is asking the NWSL to work in good faith with Trinity Rodman and the NWSLPA to uphold the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Congress doesn’t ask twice.
Congress doesn’t ask twice.
December 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Democratic Women’s Caucus is asking the NWSL to work in good faith with Trinity Rodman and the NWSLPA to uphold the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Congress doesn’t ask twice.
Congress doesn’t ask twice.
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
Thank you so much Kiki for everything you did at @bayfc.com
We’ll keep cheering for you in your next adventure! 💙
Thank you so much Kiki for everything you did at @bayfc.com
We’ll keep cheering for you in your next adventure! 💙
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
Thank you so much Kiki for everything you did at @bayfc.com
We’ll keep cheering for you in your next adventure! 💙
Thank you so much Kiki for everything you did at @bayfc.com
We’ll keep cheering for you in your next adventure! 💙
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It is critical that collective bargaining agreements be honored in accordance with federal labor laws—especially at a time of tremendous growth for women’s sports.
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
DWC and House Democrats Urge National Women’s Soccer League to Uphold Collective Bargaining Agreement
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It is critical that collective bargaining agreements be honored in accordance with federal labor laws—especially at a time of tremendous growth for women’s sports.
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
All women—including women athletes—deserve fair pay and to be treated well at work.
democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/news/documen...
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We sent a letter to the National Women’s Soccer League expressing serious concern about their decision to reject the Washington Spirit’s contract agreement with Trinity Rodman.
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We sent a letter to the National Women’s Soccer League expressing serious concern about their decision to reject the Washington Spirit’s contract agreement with Trinity Rodman.
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North Carolina Courage have received $100,000 in intraleague transfer funds from Bay FC in exchange for defender Brooklyn Courtnall, the teams jointly announced toda
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
North Carolina Courage have received $100,000 in intraleague transfer funds from Bay FC in exchange for defender Brooklyn Courtnall, the teams jointly announced toda
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Hey @bayfc.com can you come back to posting over here? We prefer to get our news over here and not on X.
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hey @bayfc.com can you come back to posting over here? We prefer to get our news over here and not on X.
Bay FC’s roster news: the club has acquired defender Brooklyn Courtnall in a trade with the North Carolina Courage. Originally brought to Bay FC on loan from North Carolina midway through the 2025 season, the defender will return to the club for 2026.
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Bay FC’s roster news: the club has acquired defender Brooklyn Courtnall in a trade with the North Carolina Courage. Originally brought to Bay FC on loan from North Carolina midway through the 2025 season, the defender will return to the club for 2026.
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Allocation money is dead, welcome back allocation money
NEWS: The #NWSL board is voting on a proposal that would allow teams to pay top players beyond the current salary cap but with limits, w/the hope that it's a solution for Trinity Rodman and other stars. Proposal still needs to pass. Details (so far) on @espn.com 👇
Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars
The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, mu...
www.espn.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Allocation money is dead, welcome back allocation money
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NEWS: The #NWSL board is voting on a proposal that would allow teams to pay top players beyond the current salary cap but with limits, w/the hope that it's a solution for Trinity Rodman and other stars. Proposal still needs to pass. Details (so far) on @espn.com 👇
Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars
The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, mu...
www.espn.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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As things stand now, the NWSL isn’t fighting for Trinity Rodman. It’s fighting against her, and shadowboxing with its own potential in the process.
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
NWSL said it would fight for Trinity Rodman. It’s only fighting with itself
One way or the other, the league will set a precedent with Rodman. The NWSL has the power to choose what that looks like.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
As things stand now, the NWSL isn’t fighting for Trinity Rodman. It’s fighting against her, and shadowboxing with its own potential in the process.
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
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🚨 FIFA just awarded its newly created “Peace Prize” to U.S. President Donald Trump, without any criteria or transparency on the selection process – and against a backdrop of escalating attacks on human rights and civil freedoms in the U.S.
Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🚨 FIFA just awarded its newly created “Peace Prize” to U.S. President Donald Trump, without any criteria or transparency on the selection process – and against a backdrop of escalating attacks on human rights and civil freedoms in the U.S.
Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
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The World Cup should uplift workers, athletes, fans, and host communities — not put them at risk. There is still time for FIFA to honor its commitments and deliver a tournament rooted in dignity, transparency, and #HumanRights.
🔗: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
🔗: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The World Cup should uplift workers, athletes, fans, and host communities — not put them at risk. There is still time for FIFA to honor its commitments and deliver a tournament rooted in dignity, transparency, and #HumanRights.
🔗: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
🔗: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
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The #SRA, Dignity 2026, @aclu.org, @aflcio.org, @amnesty.org, @hrw.org, @iscsupporters.bsky.social, @fanseurope.org, #NAACP, @athleteally.bsky.social & #RSF, have joined forces to press FIFA to ensure a World Cup that respects the human rights.
sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The #SRA, Dignity 2026, @aclu.org, @aflcio.org, @amnesty.org, @hrw.org, @iscsupporters.bsky.social, @fanseurope.org, #NAACP, @athleteally.bsky.social & #RSF, have joined forces to press FIFA to ensure a World Cup that respects the human rights.
sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
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📣 As #FIFA prepares to award its first-ever “FIFA Peace Prize” at the #WorldCup draw in Washington, DC, a coalition of human rights organizations, unions, and fan groups is calling for real action to protect the people who make global football possible.
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📣 As #FIFA prepares to award its first-ever “FIFA Peace Prize” at the #WorldCup draw in Washington, DC, a coalition of human rights organizations, unions, and fan groups is calling for real action to protect the people who make global football possible.
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...