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love how the league and board of governors are acting like they had no idea rodman’s contract ended this offseason, all this really could’ve been resolved months ago yet now they’re scrambling to find some random half-assed solution instead of using the time to figure out how to raise the cap
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 6:45 AM
love how the league and board of governors are acting like they had no idea rodman’s contract ended this offseason, all this really could’ve been resolved months ago yet now they’re scrambling to find some random half-assed solution instead of using the time to figure out how to raise the cap
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I don't understand how any of this is easier than just raising the damn cap, which the commissioner gets to do at her discretion. If teams don't want to spend to the cap, current, or future, maybe they need to reevaluate being a team in this league.
December 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I don't understand how any of this is easier than just raising the damn cap, which the commissioner gets to do at her discretion. If teams don't want to spend to the cap, current, or future, maybe they need to reevaluate being a team in this league.
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Look a was offside but look at that recovery run and tackle from Acheampong and then remember that Maresca was playing Tosin ahead of him. Criminal.
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Look a was offside but look at that recovery run and tackle from Acheampong and then remember that Maresca was playing Tosin ahead of him. Criminal.
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It’s been a while since I’ve used this but ZERO goals in two games this weekend*
*I have big concerns about Sonia
*I have big concerns about Sonia
December 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s been a while since I’ve used this but ZERO goals in two games this weekend*
*I have big concerns about Sonia
*I have big concerns about Sonia
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9 shots for 0.3 xG for CFCW. Is that good?
December 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
9 shots for 0.3 xG for CFCW. Is that good?
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We did not have a great window. We did not address the right things. But hey, we were splashy late or whatever.
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We did not have a great window. We did not address the right things. But hey, we were splashy late or whatever.
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high fullbacks and a slow 6 means this is our life lol
December 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
high fullbacks and a slow 6 means this is our life lol
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We definitely needed to bolster ourselves defensively this window if this is what Sonia wanted to run. But we spent the most on a winger. I love said winger, but it wasn't a need signing, and it confused me. We also have a lot of money tied up in slower players, and whew boy.
December 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We definitely needed to bolster ourselves defensively this window if this is what Sonia wanted to run. But we spent the most on a winger. I love said winger, but it wasn't a need signing, and it confused me. We also have a lot of money tied up in slower players, and whew boy.
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Reality: we're in a fight for 5th to secure Champions League football.
Liverpool endured one of the worst runs in their club's history and are currently level on points with us.
Liverpool endured one of the worst runs in their club's history and are currently level on points with us.
"My message after Arsenal was that if in February-March we are where we were, we are in the title race." 🙏
Enzo Maresca predicts a very close fight for the Premier League title 💪
Enzo Maresca predicts a very close fight for the Premier League title 💪
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reality: we're in a fight for 5th to secure Champions League football.
Liverpool endured one of the worst runs in their club's history and are currently level on points with us.
Liverpool endured one of the worst runs in their club's history and are currently level on points with us.
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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
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Bournemouth 1 point from 15 before today by the way
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Bournemouth 1 point from 15 before today by the way
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Man who knew Joao Pedro, Delap and Marc Guiu wasn't going to be enough.
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Man who knew Joao Pedro, Delap and Marc Guiu wasn't going to be enough.
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berman saying this is a business not a charity is killing me like if you refuse to pay players their fair market value & keep artificially lowering wages the nwsl is literally going to become a charity for the owners themselves, making bank off of players being paid relative pennies
December 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
berman saying this is a business not a charity is killing me like if you refuse to pay players their fair market value & keep artificially lowering wages the nwsl is literally going to become a charity for the owners themselves, making bank off of players being paid relative pennies
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If only there were means available to the manager to change the players at some point during the game. Someone should look into that.
Maresca: “One of the regrets I have after Leeds is that I didn't play with Josh Acheampong”.
Performative. 🥱 If Tosin played the exact same way and we somehow walked away with a draw, Maresca would be saying the opposite.
Performative. 🥱 If Tosin played the exact same way and we somehow walked away with a draw, Maresca would be saying the opposite.
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If only there were means available to the manager to change the players at some point during the game. Someone should look into that.
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Enzo Maresca on experience: "Who was the most experienced player for us in the week? Tosin. Did he play good? So it is not about experience."
When people talk about adding experienced players to the team, they mean international level players who have played at the highest level and won. Not this:
When people talk about adding experienced players to the team, they mean international level players who have played at the highest level and won. Not this:
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Enzo Maresca on experience: "Who was the most experienced player for us in the week? Tosin. Did he play good? So it is not about experience."
When people talk about adding experienced players to the team, they mean international level players who have played at the highest level and won. Not this:
When people talk about adding experienced players to the team, they mean international level players who have played at the highest level and won. Not this:
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at this point, no matter the resolution, berman & nwsl owners have tarnished the league. we all knew this inflection point was coming and they still failed in the worst, most public way. i would pay to read the group chats of players everywhere discussing a league fighting a star’s $1m/yr contract.
"We expect the contract... and the free agency to be respected."
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
at this point, no matter the resolution, berman & nwsl owners have tarnished the league. we all knew this inflection point was coming and they still failed in the worst, most public way. i would pay to read the group chats of players everywhere discussing a league fighting a star’s $1m/yr contract.
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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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Things that violate "the spirit of the league": when the NWSL commissioner fines a team for checking the temperature when it was unsafe to play the game
(NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources - The Athletic share.google/XAYZT4gSONsW...)
(NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources - The Athletic share.google/XAYZT4gSONsW...)
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Things that violate "the spirit of the league": when the NWSL commissioner fines a team for checking the temperature when it was unsafe to play the game
(NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources - The Athletic share.google/XAYZT4gSONsW...)
(NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources - The Athletic share.google/XAYZT4gSONsW...)
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also the message this sends is a weird one to players and their respective representation. “yea commish gonna block players from getting their money if she feel like it’s too much lol”
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
also the message this sends is a weird one to players and their respective representation. “yea commish gonna block players from getting their money if she feel like it’s too much lol”
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Also, please understand I can detest that lady as the face of this while detesting the owners as well. The choppa can spray for everyone. I can multitask.
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Also, please understand I can detest that lady as the face of this while detesting the owners as well. The choppa can spray for everyone. I can multitask.
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oh don't worry, the league is doing Everything It Can to keep trinity rodman. don't you see, they are Fighting To Keep Her in the NWSL.
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
oh don't worry, the league is doing Everything It Can to keep trinity rodman. don't you see, they are Fighting To Keep Her in the NWSL.
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I am not a Spirit fan, but a rising tide lifts all boats and Kang and her team want to go all in. Just because Chicago, Louisville and others want to be cheap should not be holding back franchises that give a damn about the future of the NWSL
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I am not a Spirit fan, but a rising tide lifts all boats and Kang and her team want to go all in. Just because Chicago, Louisville and others want to be cheap should not be holding back franchises that give a damn about the future of the NWSL