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Teresa handing of the press conference after Kennedy Carter's Attach on, followed by the bench applauded, Caitlin Clark was awful.

There’s only only 5 teams in Europe that spend big on players. Chelsea Lyon Barcelona, Man City, maybe Arsenal. Don’t know if it’s news to you guys but in the UK Trinity Rodman is also linked to Chelsea in the summer.

Clubs I the UK won't release salaries due mainly to GDPR and being legally obliged to protect employees personal data

need to add a west coast voice and go full blast national

Nuanced analysis for once. Glad you pointed out that the salary cap situation is an inbuilt long term issue but also that that the Girma transfer isn’t the harbinger of the apocalypse either. I will disagree though with the notion that, say, doubling the salary cap solves this problem. Ultimately, the salary cap will continue to cause this issue in perpetuity - even if you raise it. Raising it significantly as a one off will only inflate the market and then your back to square one again. The salary cap has its benefits and purpose and that may be worth the inevitable downside of losing the absolute elite talent to Europe. That’s a judgement call. Raising it will allow teams to elevate the contracts of players they already have and sign some new ones and then they’re maxed out again and can’t afford to buy the next player or reward star performers with suitable contracts. Ultimately, the only way to compete financially with the European giants is to get rid of the salary cap. The player market is only going in one direction and just because the NWSL clubs are capped doesn’t mean the European salaries won’t be rising and rising in the meantime. It’s a conundrum. The volatility of the NWSL is a unique selling point amongst elite competitions. You can sign for the bottom club one year and realistically hope to be near the top a few years later - that isn’t possible in Europe. Get rid of the salary cap and you lose that USP. Maybe the NWSL has to find a different USP as a solution because between salaries, the champions league and the history and tradition European clubs offer their players, it’s going to be mighty hard for the NWSL without another hook.

She is a good player, especially her speed.

Great analysis & welcome to Europe! I would like to add some thoughts. 1) Nwsl was a bad boring league from a soccer's fan perspective. The "competiveness" was a result of generally low level of football, transitional play a result of errors in defence and no defensive tactics. 2) That changed totally with better trainers, look at the spirit able to compete in the 1st year of Jona with ONE USWNT Player and having injuries after injuries. Now NWSL may be level to Liga F. 3) Is it really attractive for the best players to play with mediocre teammates? At Barcelona, Chelsea, Man City, Bayern .... they are training every day with the best ones, winning a lot of games and having a massive media focus when they play each other , i,.e. Champions League 4) At the moment, it's only a few European Clubs that are investing massively in the women's game. But, there will be more and the European Clubs do have a hell of a money to do it. 5) NWSL should allow to form super teams, i.e no salary cap. This teams should take part in the UWCL, or part of the Clubs World Cup.

The NWSL needs to implement an All-Star League competition to compete with Champions League. The fans want to see superteams competing against one another. And the best players in the world want to play with each other, against each other. The NWSL should build 4 superteams from the existing 16 league teams and have them play a tournament style competition that runs concurrently with the NWSL season. Let Emma Hayes coach a team with both Chawinga and Banda against a Giraldez-led team fronted by Tripple Espresso. This will allow stars like Girma stuck on bad NWSL teams the chance to still play high-level competitive games with other stars throughout the season. Allow the designated player rule and let the ambitious owners back up the Brink's Truck and bring the Worlds best to the NWSL. Give the fans and the players what they want.

thanks great analysis and information. as usual.

Chelsea signs Kiera Walsh to a 4-1/2 year deal. This goes far beyond the 'rich get richer.' It is rediculous how much Chelsea outspends all other teams in the world to procure a star studded roster like no other. Renders the WSL now as 'boring.' It's the 'Chelsea & the Rest of the Minions' league. How much fun can it truly be for competitive athletes like Girma to breeze through a season, never threatened in a match? THe NWSL needs to a.) keep the team pay scale balanced & league competitive, ...& ...b.) raise the team salary cap so NWSL clubs can compete on the world stage, ...even against the likes of a behemoth like Chelsea. ...

WoSho show broadcasting from NWSL 2026 Media Day is a 'great' idea. Expect to see it.

there is actual reporting on Girma that she requested a loan away from San Diego in January 2024 before Casey Stoney was fired in June. framing her desire to leave as a direct result of Stoney's firing, the civil suit or having anything at all to do with Jonas being brought in is wildly off base. all love. great coverage as always.

@Anrdre', ...You've admitted that as a fan, your #1 team is Chelsea, with the Spirit as your #2 team, as a fan. That said, QUESTION: where would you rather Trinity Rodman sign her next contract? Chelsea? Or Washington Spirit? ...

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Funny that the own goal by taking too many risks almost happened to Kingsbury and Berger outdribbled Hatch lol. Gotham has this insanely high line and that requires Berger to clean up anything that comes in behind and she has done it brilliantly this season. It's very risky and comes with your goalkeeper having a very hugh starting position as well but that is Gothams game plan and has been throughout the season. Strange that you guys thought Orlando was the better team in the second game against Gotham considering their only goal came from a penalty from Banda doing her specialty of falling down in the box (like she tried in the semifinal and final as well) and otherwise had like one shot on target. One could argue about Kansas City being the better team but they certainly weren't in the first half. Hurts me to say that but Kingsbury costs Washington the final after almost costing them the semifinal as well.

Hannah Hampton has been a flop at Chelsea. Berger is better at every aspect of goalkeeping, including with the ball at her feet. Jill Loyden talked about that as well. Mandy McGlynn should be the new number one because she is the only well-rounded goalkeeper the US has. PTJ is awful with the ball at her feet and just a good shot stopper. Emma Hayes is probably still going to continue to invite PTJ because she's known for playing favourites and letting her personal bias cloud her decision-making, and she has a huge european bias.

“ 15:16 Just gonna put my best foot forward “ ( no pun intended ? )

If Paige pulls this nonsense I hope Dallas wins the lottery again and she's stuck playing for them if she wants to play in the WNBA. I don't believe she doesn't want to play for Dallas, a lot of that talk stems from people who think LA or Golden State are entitled to her on their team.

It’ll most likely be a short career. Something about them knees. And WNBA thugs have surely noticed. They will be throwing themselves at her lower body intentionally. Ah the drama of women’s basketball.

It's gonna be so funny when Paige is an utter nothingburger in the WNBA

Jordynn Dudley stands out as one of the most exciting prospects for the future. She has exceptional speed, great finishing ability, and aerial dominance due to her size-quality that is currently missing from the undersized USWNT forward line. With Sear call up we can see that Emma wants to add more size to that front line. Dudley’s profile fits perfectly into this evolving vision for the USWNT.

I don't see how Paige has any leverage, if she tries to force something, the wings will just call her bluff, let her decide if she wants to play for them or sit out 4 years

I hope Paige refuses to go to Dallas. It would be the height of "privilege". The backlash and resentment generated by such selfishness would destroy her marketability. She never even won a championship yet she thinks she's too good for the W. Go ahead, make my day!

Another Washington Spirit observation by 'this fan.' ...We still have only two (2) CB's on our roster, Tara & Esme. Even though we've signed four (4) new players, it feels as if we still need to sign one (1) more at CB. Andre knows, I've been harping on three (3) candidates I was hoping Mark Krikorian would pursue. ...a.) Lilly Reale (now Gotham's prize signing). ...b.) Jade Rose, CB, Harvard Univ., Sr., 21 years old, & a fixture (starter) on the Canadian WNT. ...'She's a beast at CB.' ...c.) Finally, & more likely a mid-season arrival, Ingrid Engen, Barcelona, MF'6' / CB. Her contract ends in June, however she is in a relationship with Barcelona teammate (Mapi Leon). So, who knows there. With Lilly Reale now in Gotham, & Ingrid Engen a question-mark too, I believe our best opportunity is with Jade Rose. Which would still be a win, ...a 'big' win. I went into this off-season with a wish list of college players I was hoping Mark would sign. More prominent names, likely costing more $$$$. ...Now seeing who Mark has signed, I think he shrewdly signed less obvious, but none-the-less viable, talent with high ceilings, & guessing here, all at lower cost, saving $$$$ to put toward the 'top priority', ...re-signing Trinity Rodman to an extension contract, keeping her in DC beyond this year. But, it still seems the CB issue looms. Sure Casey Krueger can fill in as a back up, but can she fill in as a 3rd CB rotating with Tara & Esme at that position? ...I would like to think, Mark Krikorian is now working on signing Jade Rose as our last off-season signing. Jade Rose would give us depth & injury insurance with three (3) formidable CB's who could rotate, sharing the 2 CB starting positions,

Another difference with the college players signing with teams this off-season is, ...when there was a NWSL Draft, college players had to declare they're intent to enter the Draft. So, the public, in advance, new which 'underclassman' college players were coming out to make the jump to the pro ranks (NWSL). Now though, that aspect is a 'blind-spot' to the public. We have no idea which 'underclassman' are entertaining or intending to forgo the rest of their college eligibility to sign with a team to play in the NWSL. Not until they actually sign with a team.

First, how can there be 'zero' comments on this board so far. People got to tune in, this is quality stuff Craig, Andre, & Jason deliver. RE: collegiate signings; ...How about Lilly Reale, CB, Gotham FC. ...If the NWSL still had a Draft, Lilly Reale likely would have been the overall #1 pick. ...As a Washington Spirit fan, boy did I want Mark Krikorian to reel her in & sign with the Spirit. She would have been ideal for us. Whether rotating with Tara & Esme at CB, ...or ....better yet, her skills are so strong & diverse she could have been our Andi Sullivan replacement at the defensive midfield ('6'), allowing Hal to move back to the box-to-box ('8') MF. Giving us a young, stong, USWNT caliber trio in our MF for 5 - 7 years (Lilly at '6', Hal at '8', & Croix at '10'). Super get for Gotham. Although, Lilly Reale likely came at a high price ($$$$). ...I suspect Mark & Michele need to save on salary this off-season to have the cash & team salary cap-space to sign Trinity Rodman when her contract expires at the end of this 2025 season.

Paige is not an otherworldly superstar like yall trying to make her. I dont even think shes one of the top players in the country right now, if we're being honest...

Paige is beyond the number 1 pick. If anyone thinks anyone is even close to her OVERALL ABILITY, doesn't understand basketball.

She could be the first 30 year old in the draft

Paige will not be the No1 pick so problem solved. More likely trade bait if she makes it to March and enters draft.

Paige ain't no better than anyone else. If she chooses not to go, let her not play. She is not necessarily the best player in the draft, and she's prone to injury. And it would damage her ego if she isn't a guaranteed first pick. That's the biggest reason she didn't go last year. Caitlin was going first no matter what and Paige has a fragile UConn ego. Plus her girlfriend was still at UConn. I agree with a lot of other posters, Howard is creepy as hell.

Appreciate her commentary, very knowledgeable, clear, and concise.

question: which of the following players won't make the world cup team; Dunn, Shaw, Lovell, Horan, Krueger, Williams?

I wouldn’t say that Paige holds all the cards. Her season at UConn is off to a shaky enough start that I have seen several posts suggesting that Miles has surpassed her as the #1 pick. Since Miles is more of a pure PG and hails from Notre Dame (Arike’s alma mater), there is the real possibility that they choose Miles with the #1 pick. I don’t think that is likely but it probably makes this more a two way conversation so that if Paige is determined to go elsewhere she allows Dallas to strike a trade so she can still be #1 and Dallas gets assets plus a really good player (maybe Miles) at 2 or 3.

It sounds to me like y'all are scared to tell the truth. She sacrificed good team play to watch one player chasing stats. Going 1 on 3 in the paint when you're statistically one of the worst shooters in the league and you're teammates are wide open is bad basketball. That falls directly on the coaches shoulders. Dennis Rodman used to get the rebound and kick the ball out because like Reese he was not a scorer.

Freaking wonderful show! I'm so excited to read the book. Especially as someone who played women's high school basketball in Iowa in the 80s.

love your show. how much did you pay for the poster above Howards shoulder.

I watched the full interview on Call Her Daddy (I'm not part of the target demographic either lol), and I did not get the impression that it was exploitative. While Trinity is a very young adult, she is still an adult, and went into the interview knowing that they would be discussing her relationship with her father, and (imho) was mature enough to decide to do so. Yes, the discussion was intense, but to me it was because of the level transparency, thoughtfulness, and honesty that Trinity was willing to bring to her responses to the questions asked of her. Through no fault of her own, there has been a lot of interest in Trinity's relationship with her father, and I think this interview was her attempt to bring some honesty to that discussion.

You're not being "overly protective" . You have a very thoughtful critique . But it was trauma porn and not a whole picture of trinity

Gotham GM has done some really good business this offseason, even if just just a lemons and lemonade situation. No draft creates an interesting effect. I wonder how many college signings we end up seeing in total this year. The weird thing about having a draft pick is that it is an asset you need to use in front of your peers and your fans - creates an incentive structure to scout and select players. No one says "we choose not to draft a player." I wonder if we will see a narrowing towards the elite tier and a drop off of the mid to late round draft pick caliber players. Obviously, the Spirit are in a unique situation based on last year's draft, but I suspect they will not sign four college players this year (a normal draft allotment). While not every drafted player signed a contract, the players at least got serious consideration for one. I am not in favor of bringing back the draft, just interested in seeing how getting rid of it changes the player pool. Given that media rights very closely track to winner's purses and association/program contributions, how much of a cut are you willing to accept for accessibility? I figure that NBC could bid 90% of Netflix, and I would give it to them, 80% I might look at their plan to see what they plan on doing (every game live on NBC, probably. Everything on Peacock, no way.) I presume Andre wasn't proposing giving it to NBC for free, so I am curious where his line is. I am with Michelle Kang on treating WoSo as business with value.

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Abt Trin in Call her daddy, I think the main thing is that that wasn't an interview. That podcast is a conversation. Not an interview. And I'm Sure Trin knew what she was getting into. I agree with you that some parts were uncomfortable but it looked to me like Trin knew the convo could go there. Your last point about how huge that podcast is and Trin being big enough to be a guest, that's a really good point and like you I hope that that translates in thousands of new Trin and Woso fans.

Ryan following her literal gf to Houston because Houston was able to pay her gf more than Gotham was due to the relative quality of their roster & salary cap status is not a culture problem. i understand yall don't like speaking on things like that but it's real and thats what happened lol. the return is massive and Gotham now have piles of cash and 4 (!) open international spots to fill this offseason. as much as sending Yaz away sucks, it's what she asked for and they've been well compensated and are very well positioned to improve their roster before spring.

WOULD LOVE TO SEE A NWSL ALL-STAR GAME .

The intangible is the Big Game mentality. Solo and Naeher both had that type of mentality. Obviously if you went by club performance, Naeher wouldn't look that good given all the goals scored on her at Chicago this year (but that's more on the team). Naeher shows up VERY BIG when it matters most (like the Olympics this year).

PTJ is 28

Please move out from uswnt Lindsay Horan. She killed the games ball, which is not moving or passing quickly enough forward position players .give this opportunity for young and fast players.

#1 problem this match: 1. Nighswonger (by far) she’s not good enough 2. Horan 3. Shaw 4. Albert You layed way too far into Albert for some reason and protected Nighswonger. She was a disaster

Nighswonger may be great running up the sides and putting crosses across the face of goal, but her build is so slight that she was quite literally bulldozed over on defense (there's a shot of Luechter running over her). Nighswonger may be best suited in a midfield role. No wonder Emma subbed her out in favor for Sonnett (who's not going to get bullied). KA has better ball handling skills than Horan, but seems reluctant to press/pass forward. Horan seems better higher up, but that doesn't do the midfield any favors when the team is reduced to 2 midfielders. Coffey remains the best midfielder they have atm. It's obvious the constant narrative is the midfield is the weakest point.

against dutch, Hayes played her "C" team until second half. this is overlooked. midfield problems will not change until horan and lovell are replaced. lovell on wing is not going to work. good analysis gentalmen. one of the best shows on the net.