Ok friends, enemies, and frenemies, i’ve got three questions as we sit in this mild news break.

Hows your team doing so far?

What do you want them to do next?

Who do you expect them to sign before preseason starts?

I was listening to her interview on the women’s game and she said she held her teammates up like bats! I think this is insanely cool. How do I see photos of this?

Have there been memoirs about the NWSL or its players published within the past 18 months? I'm looking for the most recent/relevant information and stats on the league and players!

I am sure everyone has seen this graphic & just also knows from watching. But to me seeing this visual just really puts into perspective how competitive the NWSL really is. As an avid sports fan, I would rather watch a competitive league, never knowing what to expect, then watch the same 1-3 teams dog walk an entire league year after year. Yeah, it’s nice when your team continues to win, but does it really help you improve & provide a fun experience for yours fans if you go into each & every game knowing you are going to win or for the losing team, knowing you are going to lose?

To me you can’t grow the game, if the teams in the game can’t grow as well. & I know I sometimes see the salary cap in the NWSL getting blamed, but in this case I think it is the prime reason that the NWSL is staying as competitive as it is. It may be a slow trend up with the cap size each year, but at least it’s going up & taking the more losing prone teams up with it & not leaving the others in the dust like other leagues.

Anyways, just thought it was a cool thing to point out that I am once again glad the NWSL is as competitive as it is. Makes for a more interesting fan experience 🤣 — also, I am not one of those haters of all other leagues fans, I couldn’t care less & do watch most of these league’s. I just thought the graphic was interesting.

First of all, I have to begin by affirming that I am absolutely "KC til I die." That said...

I have been a women's soccer fan since long before the NWSL (or any of its predecessors) were in existence. I'm thrilled at the rise of women's sports, and I can find something or someone to like in almost every single team. I have a couple of player-specific shirts from other teams, along with a Gotham headband and a Red Stars stocking cap.

I have a family member who gives me a joking hard time about it, but I do occasionally rep other teams. (I just sneak my teal in there as well.) Wondering if others do the same or are really just repping your #1.

Welcome to Free Talk thread! Talk about...anything!

These threads will go up at 10am ET every Friday and be stickied throughout the week unless other posts take priority (AMAs, megathreads, announcements, etc.)

We'll list some other leagues that are in play right now (or in the near future) and the relevant communities you can check out

If you want a retro or non-NWSL flair, request in this thread

If you want to trade, swap, or share your NWSL trading cards, use this thread.

#Other women's soccer leagues broadcast in US

Mexico - Liga MX Femenil - /r/LigaMX or /r/womenssoccer

• Select matches broadcast on TUDN and Fox Sports in the US, channel varies by team. Check here for up to date broadcast schedule

England - FA Women's Super League, Championship, and more! - /r/FAWSL

• Select matches broadcast on Paramount+ or CBS Sports in the US (some of these also on Atafootball), rest for free on the FA Player

France - Div. 1 Femenine - 1 Match a week broadcast on ESPN+ - /r/Ligue1

Australia - A-League Women - Matches broadcast on YouTube - /r/Wleague & /r/Aleague

Here's a list of various women's leagues from around the world you may be able to watch

Other women's sports leagues to discuss

• /r/wnba - Broadcast on various channels/sites: ABC/ESPN channels, CBS Channels, and NBA TV.

• /r/PWHL & /r/womenshockey (various leagues) - PWHL matches currently broadcast on YouTube

• /r/PVF - Matches broadcast on YouTube

Dennis Rodman trying to save face with public apology to Trinity Rodman in response to a recent interview, sparked outrage for her as she reposted it on her Instagram story with the captions "Nice repost." and "A joke. The response alone. And the attention. Wiping my hands of it. I'm done. Thank you."

https://fansided.com/nwsl-news-lynn-williams-reportedly-dealt-in-shock-trade-trinity-rodman-talks-relationship-with-father-and-more-01jfdzrq623w

Very early, but any creative ideas for the Denver team??

I really like the sound of the Denver Summit....

2013: WNY Flash signs Kathrine Reynolds from Freiburg, and Angela Salem from Newcastle Jets.

Oct 21, 2014: WNY Flash trade Reynolds & Salem to the Washington Spirit for Jordan Angeli and the 6th pick in 2015 NWSL draft.

Jan 16, 2015: WNY flash draft Lynn Williams 6th overall.

Jan 10, 2022: NC Courage trade Lynn Williams, 2nd round pick in 2023 (Jordan Silkowicz), 4th round pick in 2023 (Rylan Childers) to Kansas City Current for Katelyn Rowland, 1st round pick in 2023 (Haley Hopkins), and $200k.

Jan 12, 2023: Kansas City Current trade Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for 2nd pick in the 2023 draft (Michelle Cooper).

Dec 15, 2023: Katelyn Rowland selected in the Expansion draft

Aug 28, 2024: Kansas City trade Jordan Silkowicz and $15k to Bay for Kayla Sharples

Dec 19, 2024: Gotham trade Lynn Williams and Cassie Miller to Seattle for Jaelin Howell, and $$$

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