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Cis feelings shouldn’t dictate the fate of trans athletes

Leagues are deciding how to include transgender athletes. But their policies are missing the point.

Mic

Spirit’s Y. Michele Kang Becomes First Woman of Color to Own Majority Stake of NWSL Club

The franchise announced an official change on Wednesday, ending a months-long process to settle on a new owner.

Sports Illustrated

The IOC Has a New Trans-Inclusion Framework, but Is the Damage Already Done?

The testosterone-centered policies used at the Olympics aren’t just about elite sports. They trickle down to even the recreational and youth levels, and end up policing who gets to be a woman in women’s sports—and in society at large.

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Natalie Portman wanted to shift football culture. So she founded Angel City FC

The actor formed an ownership group that includes athletes and Hollywood stars to found a different type of team. The club has already sold nearly 16,000 season tickets

The Guardian - US

NWSL introduces former NHL, National Lacrosse League executive Jessica Berman as new commissioner

Berman officially starts her four-year term with the NWSL on April 20.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vahe Gregorian: On the journey of KC Current's Sam Mewis, ranked No. 1 in world but fixated on future

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When then-Manchester City midfielder Sam Mewis last March was ranked the best women's soccer player in the world by ESPN FC and espnW, the immensely humble and ever-hungry superstar appreciated the honor but essentially shrugged it off.

Tribune News Service

Ashley Hatch: ‘We want the USWNT to be overwhelming for the other team’

The Washington Spirit forward on a new era for the US as well as her team’s NWSL triumph after the league was soaked in scandal

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Mia Fishel spurning NWSL for Mexico's Liga MX could have a long-lasting impact

LOS ANGELES — The timing seemed perfect for Mia Fishel.

Los Angeles Times

Rory Dames was allowed to resign as Red Stars coach because the NWSL club says it ‘didn’t have any reason to believe that there was a safety issue in our environment’

CHICAGO — Rory Dames was allowed to resign as the Chicago Red Stars coach in part because the National Women’s Soccer League club thought it “didn’t have any reason to believe that there was a safety issue in our environment.”

Chicago Tribune

Kang Takes Ownership Charge of Washington Spirit After Acrimonious Power Struggle

Y. Michele Kang is now the controlling owner in Washington.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Ex-NWSL Coach Rory Dames Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Youth Players

More than a dozen former youth players said he was sexually, verbally and emotionally abusive toward them as teenagers.

Sports Illustrated

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman signs richest-ever NWSL contract

The extension with the 19-year-old daughter of former Bulls great Dennis Rodman is worth at least $1.1 million over four years, according to the Washington Post.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Trinity Rodman Signs $1.1 Million Contract, Biggest in NWSL History

The Washington Spirit star won Rookie of the Year and the NWSL title last season.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Ratifies First-Ever Collective Bargaining Agreement in Women's Soccer History

The league, which is about to begin its 10th season, reached an agreement with players on salary increases, free agency and player safety.

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NWSL Board Unanimously Approves Kang’s Acquisition of Additional Spirit Shares

Washington Soccer Properties, which owns the Spirit, will need to determine if Kang has enough support from its voting members to be the controlling owner.

Sports Illustrated

Report: NWSL Players Won’t Report to Preseason Without CBA in Place

The league could have its first CBA-related work stoppage as preseason begins on Feb. 1.

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