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The Intersectional Non-White supporters group for The Washington Spirit (@washingtonspirit.com) and D.C. United.
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Rose Room Collective @roseroomco.bsky.social · Dec 19
#PayTrinityPayEveryone
Rose Room Collective applauds Michele Kang, The Washington Spirit, and Trinity Rodman on working and coming together to find a fair contract that is compliant within the leagues current CBA. Furthermore, we support the NWSLPA in their mission to stop the NWSL and Commissioner Berman's labor suppressive intervention and hinderance of Trinity Rodman's free agency rights and access to a contract that compensates her adequately. RRC calls on supporters groups and fans throughout the league to stand up for players rights. The best players deserve to be able to play here in the NWSL and be fairly compensated for their talent, expertise, and dedication to the game, without a second thought. The NWSL is supposed to be the standard-bearer for women's soccer and sport in the world and it's time for the conversation around fair pay to reflect that. Women's sports have evolved and so must the NWSL evolve too or fall further behind to irrelevancy. Our support is not a charity. #PayTrinityPayEveryone #NotTheAmateurWomensSoccerLeague
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theixsports.bsky.social
The signing of Claudia Martínez, the first Paraguayan player in NWSL history, highlights the Washington Spirit's increasingly global roster.

@kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:
International talent turn Washington Spirit into top NWSL contender - The IX Sports
The Washington Spirit announced a stunning investment in Paraguayan star Claudia Martínez, highlighting their increasingly global roster.
www.theixsports.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
A+ work from @rachaelt.bsky.social and a must read for all #WoSo fans!
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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risswillett.bsky.social
Gonna bump this again for anyone who missed it.
risswillett.bsky.social Riss Willett 🤟🏽 @risswillett.bsky.social · 5d
ICYMI: It was announced in a live press conference to media and fans that Trinity Rodman re-signs with the Washington Spirit on a 3-year deal through the 2028 season.
Her signing being marked as one of the most significant deals in NWSL history.
a group photo of Haley Carter (president of soccer operations), Trinity Rodman, owner Michele Kang and Chief executive officer Kim Stone.
January 23, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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838carlisle.bsky.social
you really don’t need artificial rules to achieve parity, all you actually need is owners who give a shit
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/nwsl-owner... #nwsl #woso
nwsl owners are (still) using 'parity' to hide from ambition
i hate this song
btvc.beehiiv.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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jamellebouie.net
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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heyspirits.bsky.social
🌸NEW POD🌸

Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more.

🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
episode graphic with photo of Meghann Burke speaking at a podium
January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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rachaelt.bsky.social
#NWSL fans, Jessica Berman thinks she knows what fans want, let’s talk back
January 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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risswillett.bsky.social
INBOX 📥

The Washington Spirit signs defender Lucia Di Guglielmo to a 3 year contract with a team option for 2029.

With this move the spirit will pay a transfer fee to Di Guglielmo’s former club AS Roma of Italy’s top flight Serie A
December 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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iscsupporters.bsky.social
Supporters and players move this game forward—together. ✊⚽️
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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lucifignewton.bsky.social
🥰🥰🥰
The nwsl blocked on twitter And bluesky And Instagram And tiktok
December 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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southernsylvs.bsky.social
An expert panel without a single Black voice on it? I knew y'all thought we weren't smart. I didn't think you'd be so blatant. I didn't even see CAF representation despite having CAF players listed. Before you get mad at me for pointing it out, look within.
lesleyryder.bsky.social Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · Dec 24
The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.

With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The espn top 50 voters: • Vlatko Andonovski (Kansas City Current sporting director; former U.S. national team coach) • Lesle Gallimore (Seattle Reign FC general manager; former University of Washington coach) • Mark Parsons (sporting director for Angel City FC; former coach of the Dutch national team, the Washington Spirit and the Portland Thorns) • Denise Reddy (assistant coach of the U.S. women's national team; former assistant at Chelsea and the Washington Spirit) • Antonio Contreras (head coach of Chivas; former head coach of Atletico Madiod and Real Betis) • Jimmy Coenraets (head coach of the Utah Royals; former head coach of Oud-Heverlee Leuven) • Yael Averbuch West (general manager of Gotham FC; former player for the U.S. national team) • Natalia Astrain (soccer commentator for ESPN's UEFA Women's Champions League coverage; former coach of FC Barcelona and the U17 USWNT) • Sam Mewis (commentator; former World Cup champion and NWSL champion with the USWNT and North Carolina Courage; No. 1 on FapN Fe Women's Rankin 20o1 • Emma Byrne (commentator; former UEFA Champions League winner with Arsenal and former member of Ireland national team) • Janelly Farías (commentator; former player for Mexico national team and Club América) • Cristina Alexander (commentator and host of Futbol W on ESPN+; former ESPN correspondent covering Mexican soccer) • Maria Tikas (journalist covering Spanish soccer for Sport) • Sophie Downey journalist covering WSL for The Guardian) • Ameé Ruszkai (journalist covering WSL and UWCL for Goal) • Suzy Wrack (journalist covering women's soccer at The Guardian) • Mayca Jiménez journalist covering soccer for Dazn; formerly AS and Relevo) • Samantha Lewis journalist covering women's soccer for The Guardian and ABC Australia) • Yash Thakur (ESPN journalist on women's soccer in Europe and the UK) • Angela Christian-Wilkes (co-host of ESPN Australia women's soccer podcast "The Far Post") • Marissa Lordanic (ESPN Australia editor and co-host of "The Far Post") • Audrey de Ridder (ESPN Netherlands editor, writer and presenter) • Emily Keogh (ESPN's lead journalist for UEFA
December 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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thombomb816.bsky.social
The lack of engagement from this skeet from traditional WoSo media is telling. Not surprising, but telling.
southernsylvs.bsky.social Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · Dec 24
An expert panel without a single Black voice on it? I knew y'all thought we weren't smart. I didn't think you'd be so blatant. I didn't even see CAF representation despite having CAF players listed. Before you get mad at me for pointing it out, look within.
lesleyryder.bsky.social Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · Dec 24
The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.

With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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kylie.hater.club
This, my friends, is backdoor union-busting by the NWSL. HIP basically strips agency and gains because players will feel pressure to perform through injury/health/personal matters so they don’t lose a spot on an arbitrary list. #nwsl
abigailsegel.bsky.social Abigail Segel @abigailsegel.bsky.social · Dec 23
Also, the criteria seems to disadvantage players who take significant time off due to injury, pregnancy, or mental health.
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Email PARTAAAAYYY!
rachaelt.bsky.social Rachael @rachaelt.bsky.social · Dec 24
here’s a spreadsheet with everyone’s contact information! I highly recommend emailing the three people listed in the NWSL category and the person or people listed for your specific team. 😚
NWSL FO Contact Information
docs.google.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Sucks to suck. 🙅🏾‍♂️🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾
NWSL’s BlueSky account blocked
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
Great question!

The bat signal is out for a Google doc!
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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bostonisa.bsky.social
We stand with the NWSLPA.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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rosecityriveters.org
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players. #BAONPDX

bsky.app/profile/nwsl...
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSL Players Association
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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kcbluecrew.com
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players.

#NWSL #KCCurrent #NWSLPA
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement. The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success. We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players: • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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spiritsquadron.bsky.social
We, and our fellow independent supporters groups, stand with the players.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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acvalkyries.bsky.social
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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cloud9goth.bsky.social
We and our fellow independent supporters groups stand with the players.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:      •    Block the NWSL on all social media platforms     •    Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop     •    Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
roseroomco.bsky.social
We stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Language for alt text: We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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jasondcsoccer.bsky.social
This IMO gets at a big problem: there isn't a lot of proven, elite coaching talent in woso due to the lack of resources. The pool is shallow, and it's going to take a long time & focused effort to expand.

Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM