I won't comment on Moultrie specifically, as I really don't know enough about her situation. I will, however, say that I think allowing younger kids to join the NWSL early is good for the sport in the long-term. I don't believe the NWSL will suddenly be inundated with high-level, young talent so that the older players should fear losing their spot; there is something to be said about 'experience'. However, the positive from such a move is that 'generational' talents would have an avenue to develop quicker. As much as I like college woso, I feel that the substitution rules (among other things) really hamstring player development for kids that want to play in the pros.
Can't wait to have the San Jose female team besides Angel City and we have ourselves a derby. Maybe another derby if Sac team is also introduced?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/05/09/alex-ovechkin-washington-spirit-ownership/ Alex Ovechkin joins Washington Spirit ownership group
https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/05/11/nwsl-minimum-maximum-salary-team-caps-rise-expenses-details/ NWSL minimum and maximum salaries, team caps each rise 5-10% in 2021
The season is longer, but the article *also* mentions that non-salary perks like housing, cars, and childcare are much better than they were in 2013 as well, largely because many of those didn't exist in 2013. Even if the actual salary per month hasn't increased as quickly as the yearly numbers suggest, the compensation value per month has gone up significantly.
I just thought that the article made a good point about the length of the season. Overall, I agree that the league has been on an upward trajectory in all facets. I think management/admin are growing the NWSL the right way.
There's a reason why the WUSA seasons ended in August - as well as the early NWSL seasons. As playing professional women's soccer was essentially a seasonal job, ending the season in August allowed players to pursue college and high school coaching opportunities.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.st...ate-in-the-womens-international-champions-cup Portland Thorns FC to participate in the Women’s International Champions Cup More information about the cup will be released May 19 at 8:00 a.m.
https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/05...cting-the-2021-nwsl-regular-season-standings/ NWSL The Lowdown: Predicting the 2021 NWSL regular season standings Tough to predict considering the roster changes, still bringing in new players especially from overseas. Some haven’t yet played so we don’t know how the teams will be like yet. I would say Portland most likely on top. OL maybe second, Houston third, Gotham 4th. So far for now.
RGN, to me, seems like it will be a top-heavy team in the same way ORL is (and please, let's try to honor the team's main name and history, not call them only by their owners). Both teams *could* be quite good, but will they gel properly? Hard to say. I was high on the Spirit before the Challenge Cup, but they're (surprisingly?) rough around the edges. I think they can easily make the playoffs and can challenge for the championship, but I don't think they'll be consistent enough to challenge for the shield. Gotham seem like the team to grind out results, I can see them as top 3.
The Thorns today announces a multi year local broadcast deal with the local FOX12 station. It includes 4 home and 4 away games for the regular season this year. https://www.timbers.com/thornsfc/20...nnouncement/local-broadcast-schedule-20210512
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/soccer/orlando-city-sc/story/4383477/mls-orlando-citynwsls-pride-close-to-being-sold-to-minnesota-vikings-owner?platform=amp MLS' Orlando City, NWSL's Pride close to being sold to Minnesota Vikings owner
Stoney has already been linked to the San Diego expansion effort. Not that said link rules out a different NWSL move, especially if San Diego doesn't happen, but it makes San Diego the most likely option.
Just iffy about how that’s going on if they back out on it. Figure she can run Portland while getting San Diego ready next year. I mean Jill Ellis can do that right? And also this weekend is the start of the regular season.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.st...gulations-and-competition-guidelines-for-2021 NWSL announces roster rules, regulations and competition guidelines for 2021 The National Women’s Soccer League has released the complete list of rules, regulations, and guidelines for the 2021 season.
You're a bit mixed up on things, I think. Parsons leaving isn't even set yet, and if it does happen, it won't be until after the Olympics because that's when the NED job opens up. Besides, no one steps in as interim coach for a team if they have a deal to be head coach elsewhere. And I have no clue what you think Ellis can do, but playing puppetmaster with coaches at multiple teams is definitely not a skill anyone has. If San Diego looks too risky, Stoney would just pick a different team outright. And as I said before, yeah that could be POR. But that's only if San Diego doesn't work out.
Parsons will be in Portland through the end of the season. If he signs with the Dutch, that is. That hasn’t actually happened. if Jill gets a temporary gig it will more likely be the Dutch than the Thorns.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/sports...stercard-signs-multi-deal-nwsl-140008238.html Mastercard Signs Multi-Year Deal with NWSL as Regular Season Starts Global financial services giant Mastercard has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the NWSL to be an official sponsor of the league. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. In addition to financial support, Mastercard will also integrate itself into the league’s fan-experience efforts, launching NWSL-specific offerings for customers on Priceless.com, the experiences and discounts platform available to cardholders. On-site events and VIP experiences at league games are also part of those plans.
https://www.skysports.com/football/...national-womens-soccer-league-side-angel-city Eni Aluko named first-ever sporting director of National Women's Soccer League side Angel City Eni Aluko was most recently sporting director of Aston Villa Women; her departure was confirmed earlier in May; she will take on a new role in the United States, where she had spells during her playing career, becoming the first-ever sporting director of Angel City in the NWSL
The details 🔍 pic.twitter.com/64Cl5uXvNi— KC Current (@thekccurrent) May 20, 2021 Kansas City's got a new kit.#WePlayForKC pic.twitter.com/Z1RX5vk0IH— KC Current (@thekccurrent) May 20, 2021