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Dave Wakeman @davewakeman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

@aslipelit.bsky.social writes about the lack of female coaches in female football. This is an issue at every level. www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...

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Ted Lasso accidentally stumbles into women's soccer's biggest coaching problem

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 30/07/2026

The NWSL is expected to start its 2027 season in February, nearly a month earlier than previous years, per @melanieanzidei.bsky.social and @aslipelit.bsky.social. In the draft schedule, preseason begins in January, with playoffs running through the weekend before Thanksgiving. nyti.ms/44Tiaul

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Speaking with visible emotion, Turkey’s head coach Vincenzo Montella stood firmly behind his players and his approach to the tournament, dismissing any suggestion that he might step down, insisted he still has much more to contribute, delivering a message to his critics: he is not going anywhere.

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

What an incredible result for CPV! They really showed they deserve to be here. And shout out to Vozinha! At least seven magical saves!

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Cape Verde’s grit is admirable!

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Kudos to Eloy Room for saving some of Germany’s fiercest attacks!

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Curaçao’s first ever World Cup goal is a beauty!

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Further details tomorrow, but the major news (first reported by @aslipelit.bsky.social) is that the NWSL championship is coming back to Audi Field. More on what could be a wild week for soccer in D.C. from Green Line Soccer:

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Audi Field to host 2026 NWSL Championship

The NWSL is bringing its biggest occasion back to Rowdy Audi.

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I generally prefer football without the manufactured spectacle, but The Killers opening Arsenal’s first Champions League final in two decades is objectively pretty sick.

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Upfront @upfrontpodcast.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

There might have been no WSL, but fear not! Chloe and Rach are here to help ⬇️ 🗞️ Tanya Oxtoby takes the reins at Newcastle! How will she get on? 🇺🇸 @aslipelit.bsky.social joins us to discuss the NWSL Final! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The Lionesses are back! And there's a new face in camp Join us! 🎧 📺 lnk.to/upfront

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Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football podcast brought to you by the Football Ramble! Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for reaction and analysis throughout the season. H...

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Jillian Sakovits @jilliansakovits.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Curious what NWSL Atlants might look like? This is the best primer yet. From @aslipelit.bsky.social breaking the story to ATL’s deep women’s soccer roots via @longshoe.bsky.social - plus I know a thing or two about the game in the A 😉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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What it means for Atlanta to be the next NWSL expansion team

Podcast Episode · Full Time: A show about women's soccer · 11/14/2025 · 40m

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Good Seats Still Available @goodseatsstillavailable.com · 10/11/2025

🏀"The Atlanta club will be owned and operated by Arthur Blank’s AMB Sports + Entertainment, the holding company of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, MLS’ Atlanta United FC and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the new team will play its home matches." (@aslipelit.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

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Atlanta lands NWSL expansion franchise backed by Arthur Blank for record $165 million: Sources

The team will be the 17th in NWSL and operated by Blank’s AMB Sports + Entertainment.

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma, Emily Fox. The list of U.S. NWSL players going abroad is growing. A warning sign or part of something bigger? Current and former USWNT players say it is part of women’s soccer's evolution. ✍️ @aslipelit.bsky.social, @henrybushnell.bsky.social

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USWNT players going to Europe isn’t an exodus. It’s an evolution

The growing global nature of women's soccer is giving players a choice and forcing the NWSL to keep pushing its standards higher

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

On Sunday, San Diego Wave will retire Alex Morgan’s No.13 jersey, a chapter of her legacy will close. But her other trademark, the pink pre-wrap headband will live on, worn by countless players who have mimicked her since 2012.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/09/2025

From @theathletic.com: Alex Morgan is one of the most financially successful women’s soccer players - and it all began with a simple pink headband. nyti.ms/3JL9YFa

A photo of Alex Morgan in a USA soccer jersey and a thin pink headband. A quote from John Cayer, the president of Mueller Sports, about Morgan’s signature pink headband: “She set a trend, a trend that’s continued until now.”

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 30/08/2025

Away from soccer, Gotham FC forward Esther González hardly fits the image of a ruthless striker. But when she's on the pitch, she only has eyes for goal. @aslipelit.bsky.social spoke to Esther about how she balances ruthless instinct with her soft-spoken nature. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

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Gotham FC forward Esther Gonzalez is kind and soft-spoken – until she gets in front of goal

The Gotham forward scores goals wherever she goes, but off the field she prefers a quieter life.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 21/08/2025

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to fine the Kansas City Current after a disagreement over extreme heat procedures that delayed a match against Orlando Pride roughly three and a half hours, sources told The Athletic.

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been diagnosed with viral meningitis ahead of this summer’s European Championship, her head coach Montse Tome has confirmed. More from @laiacervello.bsky.social & @aslipelit.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

Text headline: Aitana Bonmati diagnosed with viral meningitis ahead of Euro 2025

Photo: Aitana Bonmati of Spain controls the ball as she prepares to take a corner kick during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A3 MD4 match between Spain and Portugal at Estadio de Balaidos.

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Good Seats Still Available @goodseatsstillavailable.com · 18/06/2025

"In the NWSL, Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium marks a major milestone as the first purpose-built venue for a women’s team in the league and a bold bet that a women’s club can deliver a return on investment." (@aslipelit.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

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Down to Business: Stadiums have long been built for men, but that’s starting to change

Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer.

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The Soccer Tournament (TST), a winner-takes-all competition, has become something of a post-retirement playground for the U.S. women’s national team. But with a $1 million prize on the line, the hunger for glory and spirit of competition is ever-present. 📝 @aslipelit.bsky.social

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Carli Lloyd’s game-winner, USWNT reunion and a $1 million prize: TST balances fun with fire

US Women take on Bumpy Pitch FC in the TST women's final on Monday night. The winner takes home $1 million.

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Alex Morgan is back with the Wave—this time as an investor. I’ve spent the past few days talking to former players who helped build the NWSL with their talent, now putting their money where their legacy is. Why are they betting on the league they helped create? www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

NEWS: Angel City’s Savy King underwent surgery after collapsing on field, prognosis ‘excellent’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Marta, who last year retired from international football, has been named in the Brazil squad for their upcoming fixtures. She had announced her intention to call time on one of the most iconic international careers in the history of the women’s game back in April 2024. 🔗 bit.ly/3F7Ogcj

Marta #10 of Team Brazil acknowledges the fans after the team's defeat in the Women's Gold Medal match between Brazil and United States of America during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

At 37, most soccer players see the finish line. For FC Como Women captain Alia Guagni, retirement wasn’t just about age — it was about finally pursuing a long-delayed dream: becoming a mother. Here is my latest for: www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 11/05/2025

As Angel City FC defender Savy King begins her recovery after collapsing on the field last night against the Utah Royals, the focus remains on why the remainder of the match was played. @meglinehan.com and @aslipelit.bsky.social examine the NWSL's policies ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 10/05/2025

Spent the day trying to determine how the call got made to continue last night's Angel City game following Savy King's medical event and what policies apply, with @aslipelit.bsky.social. In short, the league and commissioner Jessica Berman had the power to call it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

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After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?

The 20-year-old went down in the 74th minute of the game but play resumed 11 minutes later. We explain how that decision was taken and why.

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled? Our story below 👇🏼 www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

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Asli Pelit @aslipelit.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Here is the #NWSL s statement on the incident involving ACFC defender Savy King. According to an NWSL spokesperson, King “remains stable,” and “will be undergoing further evaluation. Here is our story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

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Angel City's Savy King 'stable' in hospital after collapsing on field

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Founding Futbol Podcast @foundingfutbol.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

🚨NEW: Extra Time is out! More Messi talk, this time with Asli Pelit of The Athletic. She started her soccer career capturing fans' passion for great "number 10s" including Messi. Pelit joins the show to share her story! @aslipelit.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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Extra Time: The Passion of Asli Pelit

Podcast Episode · Founding Futbol · 04/24/2025 · 53m

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 26/04/2025

On Friday, the National Women’s Soccer League’s application to launch a Division II league in 2026 became public. @aslipelit.bsky.social and @meglinehan.com unpack all of the most pressing questions about what it means for women’s soccer ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...

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