# ![@JeffKassouf Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::24304743.png) @JeffKassouf Jeff Kassouf

Jeff Kassouf posts on X about nwsl, espn, portland thorns, washington spirit the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[nwsl](/topic/nwsl) #7, [espn](/topic/espn) #266, [portland thorns](/topic/portland-thorns) #16, [washington spirit](/topic/washington-spirit) 5.43%, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) 4.65%, [kansas city](/topic/kansas-city) 4.65%, [$1m](/topic/$1m) 4.65%, [future](/topic/future) 3.88%, [san diego](/topic/san-diego) 3.88%, [at least](/topic/at-least) 3.1%

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### Top Social Posts
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"Jess Fishlock the last one-club #NWSL original is back for Year [--] in Seattle. On @espn: "From the moment I moved here I dont think Ive ever wanted to leave. Ive wanted to build my whole career here because of the deep meaning that it has for me. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47086227/wales-legend-fishlock-extends-seattle-reign-stay-2026 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47086227/wales-legend-fishlock-extends-seattle-reign-stay-2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993022883451249151)  2025-11-24T18:24Z 26K followers, 14.6K engagements


"BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale. The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down although they also dealt with lots of key absences. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47101630/portland-thorns-fire-coach-rob-gale https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47101630/portland-thorns-fire-coach-rob-gale"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993481345482297720)  2025-11-26T00:46Z 26K followers, 95.4K engagements


"#NWSL NEWS: Defender Hailie Mace has signed with the Orlando Pride through the [----] season. Mace was a free agent after playing the last five seasons with the Kansas City Current. https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-signs-2025-nwsl-shield-winner-hailie-mace https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-signs-2025-nwsl-shield-winner-hailie-mace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1995881092264481062)  2025-12-02T15:41Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Haley Carter who helped the Orlando Pride win the [----] #NWSL Shield and Championship is the Washington Spirits new president of soccer operations. In her expanded role she will lead other leaders which is where the magic happens she told ESPN. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47188025/washington-spirit-name-haley-carter-head-operations-trinity-rodman-top-priority https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47188025/washington-spirit-name-haley-carter-head-operations-trinity-rodman-top-priority"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1996211569412145502)  2025-12-03T13:35Z 26K followers, 56.6K engagements


"Sophia Wilson will return to the Portland Thorns after executing her [----] player option. It's huge positive news for the Thorns. Wilson is a game-changer who carried them to a [----] title as #NWSL MVP. She was already NWSL's highest paid player annually. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47335904/sophia-wilson-exercises-nwsl-record-1m-player-option-thorns-source https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47335904/sophia-wilson-exercises-nwsl-record-1m-player-option-thorns-source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2001349392771747873)  2025-12-17T17:50Z 26K followers, 12.9K engagements


"#NWSL news: Rachel Hill has signed for Racing Louisville Add that to other #NWSL notable signings announced this week: - Carson Pickett to Denver - Ella Stevens to Boston - 16-year-old Meila Brewer to Kansas City"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003469300527694177)  2025-12-23T14:14Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Sources: #USWNT U-23 defender Ayo Oke is heading to [----] #NWSL expansion side Denver Summit in a transfer from Pachuca for a fee that nears $450K which is a Top [--] incoming NWSL fee and most for an American from outside the league. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47445806/nwsl-denver-sign-ayo-oke-pachuca-sources https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47445806/nwsl-denver-sign-ayo-oke-pachuca-sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2005766830053548411)  2025-12-29T22:24Z 26K followers, 31.3K engagements


"Important positive news out of Chicago today: The Stars will build a dedicated training facility to open in [----]. Facilities have been among their biggest impediments to sustainability. Stadium is still year-to-year. It's Northwestern for [----]. https://chicagostars.com/news/chicago-stars-fc-performance-center/ https://chicagostars.com/news/chicago-stars-fc-performance-center/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2008613729160802598)  2026-01-06T18:56Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL news: Bay FC has signed 18-year-old forward Alex Pfeiffer to 3-year contract through [----]. Pfeiffer recently mutually terminated her contract with the KC Current. she was (at that time) NWSL's youngest scorer at [--] in her [----] debut + tore her ACL/meniscus later that year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2008966209203585330)  2026-01-07T18:17Z 26K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Manchester City is finalizing a transfer w/ #NWSL's Portland Thorns for #USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey. Sources: Fee is at least $800K possibly higher when final. Coffey's flying to England terms agreed wants to experience Europe. @TomJGarry 1st w/talks https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47551588/usa-sam-coffey-finalizing-transfer-portland-thorns-man-city-sources https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47551588/usa-sam-coffey-finalizing-transfer-portland-thorns-man-city-sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009367172422783246)  2026-01-08T20:50Z 26K followers, 184.2K engagements


"Chicago Stars confirm they've applied for a permit to play 2027+ at Northwestern's Ryan Field which soon reopens after a demolition/rebuild. It's a 35k-seater in Evanston. Stars say they are still looking for "a stadium of their own." Local reporting: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2026/01/09/chicago-stars-seek-to-use-ryan-field-as-temporary-home-starting-in-2027/ Important positive news out of Chicago today: The Stars will build a dedicated training facility to open in [----]. Facilities have been among their biggest impediments to sustainability. Stadium is still year-to-year. It's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009666323278950564)  2026-01-09T16:39Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL transfer news: #USWNT defender Emily Sams joins Angel City. Orlando Pride get $650K in intra-league transfer funds (2nd only to Shaw➡Gotham $1.25M). Sams is signed through [----]. Sams was the [----] NWSL Defender of the Year in Orlando's double-winning season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009673617995640939)  2026-01-09T17:08Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL transfer news: Denver Summit acquires Canadian + Olympics gold medalist Janine Sonis from Racing Louisville for $120K in intraleague transfer funds (could rise to $160K w/add-ons). Sonis a Colorado native has signed through 2028"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009678652720722079)  2026-01-09T17:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Multiple sources tell me and @emilyskeogh.bsky.social that the final *base* transfer fee for Coffey from Manchester City to the Portland Thorns is $875000 plus potential performance add-ons in the future. #NWSL #USWNT Manchester City is finalizing a transfer w/ #NWSL's Portland Thorns for #USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey. Sources: Fee is at least $800K possibly higher when final. Coffey's flying to England terms agreed wants to experience Europe. @TomJGarry 1st w/talks https://t.co/Dl6y6MsjwX Manchester City is finalizing a transfer w/ #NWSL's Portland Thorns for #USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey."  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2010717648678711319)  2026-01-12T14:16Z 26K followers, 52.8K engagements


"#NWSL NEWS: Former KC Current GM Caitlin Carducci has been appointed VP of soccer ops/GM of the Orlando Pride filling the vacancy left by Haley Carter➡Spirit. I spoke w/Carducci about the Orlando opportunity her approach + the KC exit. On @espn: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47592649/orlando-pride-hire-ex-kc-current-gm-carducci-vp https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47592649/orlando-pride-hire-ex-kc-current-gm-carducci-vp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011092834519302514)  2026-01-13T15:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL NEWS: Coach Laura Harvey has signed a new deal w/ Seattle Reign through [----]. Most tenured NWSL coach. I spoke w/Harvey + GM Lesle Gallimore about consistency vs. complacency "adapt or die" on tactics + Harvey finding a new joy in coaching in '25. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47599662/seattle-reign-extend-contract-coach-laura-harvey-2028 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47599662/seattle-reign-extend-contract-coach-laura-harvey-2028"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011131300288065866)  2026-01-13T17:40Z 26K followers, 17K engagements


"The San Diego Wave have acquired Ludmila from the Chicago Stars for $800K initial transfer funds with the possibility of $200K more in add-ons. That's the 2nd largest intra-league transfer in #NWSL history even just w/guaranteed fee and top [--] globally. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47600205/san-diego-wave-transfer-brazil-ludmila-chicago-stars https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47600205/san-diego-wave-transfer-brazil-ludmila-chicago-stars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011147399952310377)  2026-01-13T18:44Z 26K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Chicago Stars head coach Martin Sjgren in a press release: We also anticipate Mallory Swanson's return later in the year will continue to build momentum throughout the season. #NWSL #USWNT The San Diego Wave have acquired Ludmila from the Chicago Stars for $800K initial transfer funds with the possibility of $200K more in add-ons. That's the 2nd largest intra-league transfer in #NWSL history even just w/guaranteed fee and top [--] globally. https://t.co/0Zgpc18BJA The San Diego Wave have acquired Ludmila from the Chicago Stars for $800K initial transfer funds with the possibility of $200K more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011147665518838225)  2026-01-13T18:45Z 26K followers, 12.5K engagements


"#NWSL NEWS: The Washington Spirit have secured 18-year-old Paraguayan forward Claudia Martnez from Club Olimpia for a $950000 transfer fee per source. Fee spread over two years includes sell-on %. A top-10 global transfer as of now. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47672271/washington-spirit-sign-paraguay-star-teen-claudia-martinez-olimpia-source https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47672271/washington-spirit-sign-paraguay-star-teen-claudia-martinez-olimpia-source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2013675886000722247)  2026-01-20T18:11Z 26K followers, 111.4K engagements


"OFFICIAL: #USWNT forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit. Per Mike Senkowski Rodmans agent her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world. #NWSL https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47610882/trinity-rodman-record-deal-washington-spirit https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47610882/trinity-rodman-record-deal-washington-spirit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2014478801011368417)  2026-01-22T23:22Z 26K followers, 188.9K engagements


"Spirit owner Michele Kang + prez of soccer ops Haley Carter confirm the #NWSL's new High Impact Player rule was utilized for this contract. Carter on whether the NWSLPA's grievance would alter the contract: "A contract's a contract." (In short no. Grievance(s) still pending.) OFFICIAL: #USWNT forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit. Per Mike Senkowski Rodmans agent her new multi-million dollar contract will make her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world. https://t.co/b2JGwBIoTg #NWSL OFFICIAL: #USWNT forward Trinity Rodman has signed a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2014485402325811658)  2026-01-22T23:48Z 26K followers, 21.2K engagements


"NEWS: #NWSL + Concacaf champions Gotham FC have signed forward Jordynn Dudley a 2-time NCAA champ + 3-time All-American at Florida State and a rising #USWNT prospect. Dudley is already with the team in London ahead of FIFA's Champions Cup. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47733262/gotham-signs-florida-state-star-jordynn-dudley-source https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47733262/gotham-signs-florida-state-star-jordynn-dudley-source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2015782268040556719)  2026-01-26T13:41Z 26K followers, 33.7K engagements


"CONMEBOL champions Corinthians have defeated Concacaf champions Gotham FC in the semifinals of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup a precursor to the Club World Cup. Captain Gabi Zanotti scored the late winner. Arsenal or ASFAR await in the final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2016529154817061326)  2026-01-28T15:09Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement at [--]. She won the [----] World Cup + [----] Olympics w/ the #USWNT. #NWSL: [--] titles [--] Shields [----] MVP + Golden Boot NCAA title w/UNC U-20 World Cup title [---] USWNT caps uniquely oscillated between positions for club/country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2016911467732193639)  2026-01-29T16:29Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"PSA: Taking some time off in February to recharge for the year/season ahead. Posting this in case you haven't already heard from me or you (whoever you are) come looking here. I'll be around intermittently with news but won't be back to the full grind until March [--]. Stay warm🥶✌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2018431009167990801)  2026-02-02T21:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"The first Boston Legacy FC kit has arrived ahead of the team's inaugural #NWSL season and folks that colorway is sharp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2022282492846174410)  2026-02-13T12:11Z 26K followers, 24K engagements


"Jamaica just got out a group with France + Brazil in it by keeping three clean sheets. And they had to raise money through a GoFundMe campaign to help fund their World Cup preparations. For the 9512874th time: Imagine if these federations actually invested in their women's teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1686724042823200768)  2023-08-02T13:02Z 26K followers, 273.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Sources confirm two rising #USWNT star midfielders are changing #NWSL teams in two major intra-league transfers 🚨 Croix Bethune ➡ to KC Current (Spirit get $1M total fee) 🚨 Claire Hutton to Bay FC (KC gets $1.1M total fee) More on @espn 👇 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47899658/uswnt-croix-bethune-moving-washington-spirit-kc-current-sources https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47899658/uswnt-croix-bethune-moving-washington-spirit-kc-current-sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2021692250992878047)  2026-02-11T21:06Z 26K followers, 104.5K engagements


"BREAKING: Sources confirm to @espn that San Diego Wave are front-runners to sign #USWNT star Catarina Macario. Advanced talks nothing signed. Macario lived in SD as a kid. Desire to be closer to home + play in #NWSL are believed to be significant factors. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47912546/catarina-macario-leaving-chelsea-join-san-diego-wave https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47912546/catarina-macario-leaving-chelsea-join-san-diego-wave"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2022322702501990425)  2026-02-13T14:51Z 26K followers, 246K engagements


"RE: Trinity Rodman's future her impending free agency the salary cap and the #NWSL's inability to compete financially for a player like her in the global economy a league spokesperson provided the following statement to ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1989757126634610822)  2025-11-15T18:07Z 25.9K followers, 28.5K engagements


"And with the Spirit leading 2-0 in this #NWSL semifinal forward Trinity Rodman enters the game -- perhaps for the last time for a long time in a Spirit jersey at Audi Field -- for her first appearance of any kind since spraining her MCL on Oct. 15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1989770702438687166)  2025-11-15T19:01Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"FULL TIME: Washington Spirit [--] Portland Thorns [--] The Spirit are heading to a second straight #NWSL Championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1989772659425730789)  2025-11-15T19:09Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Portland Thorns captain Sam Coffey credits the Spirit after and says they have what it takes to win the #NWSL Championship. Coffey also said she was proud of the Thorns that they aren't an underdog club but this was an underdog team and they battled through adversity this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1989796352944214155)  2025-11-15T20:43Z 26K followers, 11.2K engagements


"The Spirit are heading to a second straight #NWSL Championship. Kouassi and Monday have stepped up. Through injuries and absences of Trinity Rodman and several other starters an experienced resilient talented team keeps finding ways to win. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46976716/nwsl-playoff-semifinals-washington-spirit-portland-thorns-orlando-pride-new-york-new-jersey-gotham-fc https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46976716/nwsl-playoff-semifinals-washington-spirit-portland-thorns-orlando-pride-new-york-new-jersey-gotham-fc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1989800817839542354)  2025-11-15T21:00Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Go-time in Orlando. Esther starts for Gotham (was questionable with a hip injury). #NWSL Championship berth on the line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1990150375962190040)  2025-11-16T20:09Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"In a semifinal full of stars but devoid of big chances Marta stood out again. But the Pride's #NWSL title defense ended Sunday. Afterward Marta was her usual passionate self as she said that she still has the competitive fire. It's clear on the field. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46976716/nwsl-playoff-semifinals-washington-spirit-portland-thorns-orlando-pride-new-york-new-jersey-gotham-fc https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46976716/nwsl-playoff-semifinals-washington-spirit-portland-thorns-orlando-pride-new-york-new-jersey-gotham-fc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1990231180717793392)  2025-11-17T01:31Z 26K followers, 10.3K engagements


"ESPN's #NWSL semifinal Futbol W post-game show icymi with @kelseyriggs and @alikrieger holding it down with a bunch of guests on the field in Orlando 👇 https://www.espn.com/watchid=5e7d04f0-bd96-4609-aa5e-364d20d4e214 https://www.espn.com/watchid=5e7d04f0-bd96-4609-aa5e-364d20d4e214"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1990249666857025647)  2025-11-17T02:44Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Our 2nd annual @espn anonymous #NWSL GM survey is here and the clearest trend from hours of interviews over the past two months is what's now playing out: concern about the limitations of the salary cap and the inability to sign the world's top players. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46796924/nwsl-gm-survey-2025-jeff-kassouf-salary-cap-trinity-rodman-uswnt-emma-hayes-rule-breaking https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46796924/nwsl-gm-survey-2025-jeff-kassouf-salary-cap-trinity-rodman-uswnt-emma-hayes-rule-breaking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1990785000430842058)  2025-11-18T14:11Z 25.9K followers, 103.9K engagements


"Girma's back. Rodman rests. Hayes said Girma kept texting to say "I'm fit I'm coming." Hayes on Italy's tactics: I think Italy are in the top echelon of the teams in Europe. I would consider them to be of the same quality of England Spain." #USWNT https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47015856/naomi-girma-returns-uswnt-trinity-rodman-out https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47015856/naomi-girma-returns-uswnt-trinity-rodman-out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991196497069896156)  2025-11-19T17:26Z 25.9K followers, 28.4K engagements


"About to head over to the first NWSL Awards show which you can watch live on ESPN2 at 5:30 pm ET. Here's how I voted (midfielder being in the first round of voting because ludicrously said midfielder was not even a finalist): https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46923768/nwsl-season-awards-temwa-chawinga-kayla-sharples-sam-coffey-jeff-kassouf https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46923768/nwsl-season-awards-temwa-chawinga-kayla-sharples-sam-coffey-jeff-kassouf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991234031862636675)  2025-11-19T19:56Z 25.9K followers, 18.8K engagements


"The #NWSL is staring down the departure of Trinity Rodman a rare star who transcends sports and whose exemplary play and relatable personality attracts the casual fans that the league seeks due to salary cap. The league of choice must choose its future. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47031415/nwsl-transfers-trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-litmus-test-jeff-kassouf https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47031415/nwsl-transfers-trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-litmus-test-jeff-kassouf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991539651434410113)  2025-11-20T16:10Z 25.9K followers, 100.9K engagements


"The #NWSL has confirmed a contract extension for commissioner Jessica Berman which ESPN previously reported to run through [----]. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47036890/nwsl-commissioner-jessica-berman-gets-multiyear-extension https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47036890/nwsl-commissioner-jessica-berman-gets-multiyear-extension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991555120988057953)  2025-11-20T17:11Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman in her opening statement at her annual state of the league address: "There are teams in other leagues that could compete in our league but there are no leagues that could compete with our league." She cited Opta's rankings of global clubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991587023451570388)  2025-11-20T19:18Z 25.9K followers, 27.4K engagements


"#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman on Trinity Rodman specifically: We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her. We are excited to see her compete in the championship on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991590510184796331)  2025-11-20T19:32Z 25.9K followers, 21.2K engagements


"#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will "fight" to keep Trinity Rodman. Rodman said she hasn't made any decision yet and "I don't want to put that pressure on myself." She's focused on Saturday's NWSL Championship. W/ @JeffreyCarlisle https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47038478/nwsl-vows-fight-keep-trinity-rodman-league https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47038478/nwsl-vows-fight-keep-trinity-rodman-league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991647496284852629)  2025-11-20T23:19Z 25.9K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Futbol W is LIVE from #NWSL Media Day in San Jose at 8:30 pm ET on ESPN+"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991674929155305580)  2025-11-21T01:08Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Futbol W is LIVE from San Jose now previewing the #NWSL Championship with guests Trinity Rodman Croix Bethune Hal Hershfelt Esme Morgan Rose Lavelle Jaedyn Shaw Midge Purce Emily Sonnett and commissioner Jessica Berman. https://www.espn.com/espnplus/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050 https://www.espn.com/espnplus/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991683100020187390)  2025-11-21T01:40Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"MLS will flip its calendar in [----]. The #NWSL has talked about the possibility for years. Could MLS' decision force the hand of the NWSL The pros and cons with insight from a commissioner GM player perspective + further reporting. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47041469/commissioner-berman-puts-nwsl-notice-calendar-change https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47041469/commissioner-berman-puts-nwsl-notice-calendar-change"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991688760665481427)  2025-11-21T02:02Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"It's a glorious day at PayPal Park. MD-1 for the [----] #NWSL Championship. First thing I saw was indeed a plane landing at SJC next door"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991942486328324120)  2025-11-21T18:51Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Washington Spirit head coach Adrian Gonzalez says Trinity Rodman is "available and ready to compete after further improvement this week. Rodman has been training with a sleeve on her right knee. Defender Gabby Carle is not available (hamstring injury in quarterfinal). #NWSL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1991968361992093888)  2025-11-21T20:34Z 25.9K followers, 12.9K engagements


"There is definitely merch at PayPal Park for the #NWSL Championship. 😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992026329945092591)  2025-11-22T00:24Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The #NWSL Championship injury report: no Trinity Rodman at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992062720380915772)  2025-11-22T02:48Z 25.8K followers, 36.9K engagements


"It's #NWSL Championship gameday here in San Jose CA. ICYMI we had the Futbol W studio set up here all day Thursday to preview the game with players from Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit plus commissioner Jessica Berman. https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050 https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992297834138452088)  2025-11-22T18:23Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"TONIGHT after the #NWSL Championship: Futbol W post-game show with Ali and Cristina holding it down in the studio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992369993431097766)  2025-11-22T23:09Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL Championship lineups (though I would not expect this shape for the Spirit in particular): Trinity Rodman on the bench and available again. Minutes TBD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992391074661478517)  2025-11-23T00:33Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The parachuters have landed and the sunset is spectacular. LFG. #NWSL Championship time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992397198483702022)  2025-11-23T00:58Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Gotham's season was up/down but the highs brought trophies: First Concacaf and now the #NWSL Championship a 2nd in [--] years. This is team has mastered the art of knockout soccer rising to the occasion in big moments. Rose Lavelle did that on Saturday. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47067322/gotham-rides-series-magic-moments-win-nwsl-championship https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47067322/gotham-rides-series-magic-moments-win-nwsl-championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992475322521202886)  2025-11-23T06:08Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Futbol W post-game show wrapping the #NWSL Championship last night including Rose Lavelle and Juan Carlos Amoroso reacting to Gotham's victory 👇 https://www.espn.com/watchid=044bb14e-d733-4f43-b8f4-d188c704f9d9 https://www.espn.com/watchid=044bb14e-d733-4f43-b8f4-d188c704f9d9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992602548692517317)  2025-11-23T14:34Z 25.9K followers, 41.4K engagements


"Amoros* auto correct 6am said Emily Sonnett urged him to hold off on a sub right before they scored. Sonnett also had a crucial block in the first half like her toepoke in the semifinal. I don't think we've talked enough about Sonnett's integral role in Gotham's #NWSL title. The Futbol W post-game show wrapping the #NWSL Championship last night including Rose Lavelle and Juan Carlos Amoroso reacting to Gotham's victory 👇 https://t.co/2S8PVBDs4k The Futbol W post-game show wrapping the #NWSL Championship last night including Rose Lavelle and Juan Carlos Amoroso reacting to Gotham's victory 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992683973776978243)  2025-11-23T19:57Z 25.8K followers, 26.4K engagements


"@GothamFC Gotham FC players and staff are currently atop two team branded buses in NYC on the procession to City Hall to receive the keys to the city in honor of their [----] #NWSL Championship. Gotham defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=E4t2BACHxhs https://www.youtube.com/watchv=E4t2BACHxhs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992974220725277181)  2025-11-24T15:10Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"ICYMI: Our Futbol W #NWSL Championship postgame LIVE from both the studio and with cameos on the field at PayPal Park. If video and ESPN+ isn't easy for you there's always the audio podcast version for Futbol W shows: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futbol-w-gotham-fc-take-it-all/id849326609i=1000737962779 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futbol-w-gotham-fc-take-it-all/id849326609i=1000737962779"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1992979192636752335)  2025-11-24T15:30Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The U.S. Deaf WNT defeated hosts Japan 4-0 in the Deaflympics gold medal game to win a record 5th gold medal and 8th world title. USDWNT is now unbeaten in [--] all-time games (44W 1D). Three veterans + two coaches go out on top. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47096655/us-women-win-record-fifth-deaflympics-gold-extend-streak I had the pleasure of joining the US Deaf WNT for training camp last year. They are dominant on the field and many of the players have also discovered a whole new view on life from their time with the team. They strive to help others do the same."  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993388655315194199)  2025-11-25T18:37Z 25.9K followers, 13.4K engagements


"The #NWSL Championship has been growing YOY. Having seen it from it's humble [----] beginnings [----] was the biggest/best yet. So where to for next year's final The availability factors really limit NWSL's options. I wonder again if we'd ever see a non-NWSL market host"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993398168265146372)  2025-11-25T19:15Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"ICYMI in the #NWSL Championship rush our @espn Anonymous GM Survey hit on some of the biggest inflection points for the league through the eyes of those inside of it 👇 Our 2nd annual @espn anonymous #NWSL GM survey is here and the clearest trend from hours of interviews over the past two months is what's now playing out: concern about the limitations of the salary cap and the inability to sign the world's top players. https://t.co/gJebTUPwas Our 2nd annual @espn anonymous #NWSL GM survey is here and the clearest trend from hours of interviews over the past two months is what's now playing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993408267993989517)  2025-11-25T19:55Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The #NWSL season is over. Here's one burning question for all [--] teams that just concluded their seasons. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47090403/nwsl-2026-way-too-early-preview-gotham-fc-offseason-needs https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47090403/nwsl-2026-way-too-early-preview-gotham-fc-offseason-needs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1993689743612084453)  2025-11-26T14:34Z 25.9K followers, 28.9K engagements


"Happy December folks Trying something here with the #NWSL season over and #USWNT wrapping up the year: What did you like from my coverage -- written and in studio -- and what is something you want to see covered I'll take your feedback into 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1995534198744994071)  2025-12-01T16:43Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Both Haley Carter and Michele Kang told me that they are "working with the league on solutions that allow us to retain" Trinity Rodman. Carter's first day with the Spirit was Monday and a resolution on Rodman is relatively imminent. #NWSL Haley Carter who helped the Orlando Pride win the [----] #NWSL Shield and Championship is the Washington Spirits new president of soccer operations. In her expanded role she will lead other leaders which is where the magic happens she told ESPN. https://t.co/re1oyq2CIG Haley Carter who helped the Orlando Pride win the [----] #NWSL Shield and Championship is the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1996212697688326297)  2025-12-03T13:39Z 25.9K followers, 59.7K engagements


"The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL on behalf of Trinity Rodman for a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights + multiple CBA violations after a multi-year multi-million dollar agreement between Rodman and the Spirit was vetoed. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47202635/nwslpa-files-grievance-league-trinity-rodman-contract-offer https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47202635/nwslpa-files-grievance-league-trinity-rodman-contract-offer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1996657811028361390)  2025-12-04T19:08Z 25.9K followers, 44.1K engagements


"I wrote this before the final and it's even more important now in the latest chapter of this saga: The #NWSL is staring down a defining choice with how it handles Trinity Rodman. What the NWSL decides will define its future as much as Rodman's. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47031415/nwsl-transfers-trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-litmus-test-jeff-kassouf https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47031415/nwsl-transfers-trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-litmus-test-jeff-kassouf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1996962459773546891)  2025-12-05T15:18Z 26K followers, 14.5K engagements


"The second edition of World Sevens Football starts today shortly from Fort Lauderdale and on TNT. It's a 7-v-7 women's tournament with a $5M prize pool ($2M to the winners). Kansas City and San Diego from #NWSL are in it. It's an all Americas edition after all Europe first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1997048954211471597)  2025-12-05T21:02Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL Shield winners Kansas City Current (without several stars tbf) are out of World Sevens in the group stage after losing to AFC Toronto from the Northern Super League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1997431493958705180)  2025-12-06T22:22Z 25.9K followers, 35.4K engagements


"Unrelated but ironic to current NWSL events: San Diego Wave's 7v7 World Sevens team is one of four remaining in the hunt today for a $2M prize for the winner of the three-day tournament. #NWSL's team salary cap for the whole [----] season was $3.5M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1997698025855353275)  2025-12-07T16:01Z 25.9K followers, 56.5K engagements


"San Diego Wave FC defeats Liga MX champs Tigres 3-0 in the final to win the Fort Lauderdale edition of World Sevens and win $2M over half the year's #NWSL salary cap for three days of work. The Wave won all five games played this weekend. Unrelated but ironic to current NWSL events: San Diego Wave's 7v7 World Sevens team is one of four remaining in the hunt today for a $2M prize for the winner of the three-day tournament. #NWSL's team salary cap for the whole [----] season was $3.5M. https://t.co/OGauyUjWcm Unrelated but ironic to current NWSL events: San Diego Wave's 7v7 World Sevens team is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1997792001253888084)  2025-12-07T22:15Z 25.9K followers, 22.6K engagements


"NEWS: The #NWSL board is voting on a proposal that would let teams pay top players beyond the salary cap but with limits w/the hope that it's a solution for Trinity Rodman and other stars. Proposal still needs to pass. Details (so far) on @espn. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47268486/nwsl-voting-extra-funds-pay-stars-rodman https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47268486/nwsl-voting-extra-funds-pay-stars-rodman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1998976206407086372)  2025-12-11T04:40Z 25.9K followers, 92.3K engagements


"SOURCES: The #NWSL board has approved a new star player fundinternally called "High Impact Player"to let teams spend up to $1M over cap w/a smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria. Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47281278/nwsl-star-salaries-tied-player-profiles https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47281278/nwsl-star-salaries-tied-player-profiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/1999310310935789681)  2025-12-12T02:48Z 25.9K followers, 174.2K engagements


"#NWSL goalkeeper news: Chicago signs Katie Lund to a signed a 3-year. Alyssa Naeher is back w/Stars for '26. Lund could be long-term new No. [--] Casey Murphy to Boston now official as ESPN reported in October: [--] years + option. I'm told $1.5M guaranteed. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47314259/nwsl-boston-legacy-signs-gk-casey-murphy-record-deal-source https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47314259/nwsl-boston-legacy-signs-gk-casey-murphy-record-deal-source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2000669152428564894)  2025-12-15T20:47Z 25.9K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Sophia Wilson returning in [----] is important for the #NWSL too. Fun talented get-you-out-of-your-seat player who was missed (for THE best reason to become a mom) in [----]. Good news for the Thorns AND for NWSL amid a year of concerns about losing elite talent to Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2001353199199146135)  2025-12-17T18:06Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Today Wednesday marked [--] days from the NWSLPA's grievance filed on behalf of Trinity Rodman against the NWSL. Sources tell me that the deadline for the league's response to sustain or deny the grievance in writing has been extended. Full context of the grievance + process 👇 The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL on behalf of Trinity Rodman for a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights + multiple CBA violations after a multi-year multi-million dollar agreement between Rodman and the Spirit was vetoed. https://t.co/yHEYv0V8uN The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2001469323278184527)  2025-12-18T01:47Z 25.9K followers, 10.6K engagements


"BREAKING: The NWSLPA opposes the #NWSL's proposed "High Impact Player" rule. PA exec. dir. Meghann Burke tells @espn that the NWSL is controlling + interfering with who can access a certain pot of funds. PA's proposal is to raise the cap by $1M. MORE: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47347061/nwslpa-puts-brakes-new-salary-cap-proposal-star-players https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47347061/nwslpa-puts-brakes-new-salary-cap-proposal-star-players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2001725423806255210)  2025-12-18T18:45Z 25.9K followers, 76.1K engagements


"Statement from an #NWSL spokesperson: BREAKING: The NWSLPA opposes the #NWSL's proposed "High Impact Player" rule. PA exec. dir. Meghann Burke tells @espn that the NWSL is controlling + interfering with who can access a certain pot of funds. PA's proposal is to raise the cap by $1M. MORE: https://t.co/6WhQo6cNhC BREAKING: The NWSLPA opposes the #NWSL's proposed "High Impact Player" rule. PA exec. dir. Meghann Burke tells @espn that the NWSL is controlling + interfering with who can access a certain pot of funds. PA's proposal is to raise the cap by $1M. MORE: https://t.co/6WhQo6cNhC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2001778891518586998)  2025-12-18T22:17Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Boston Legacy will play some [----] games in Pawtucket RI due to conflicts at Gillette. White Stadium should be ready in [----] but a nomadic launch is the antithesis what was expected and celebrated when the #NWSL approved Boston [--] years ago as a step toward controlled venues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2002070115144400949)  2025-12-19T17:34Z 25.9K followers, 14.1K engagements


"#USWNT forward Cat Macario is drawing interest from several #NWSL teams sources tell ESPN. She's out of contract this summer. The NWSL's potential rule change for star players could play a role in how competitive NWSL teams will be. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47389300/uswnt-chelsea-forward-catarina-macario-draws-nwsl-interest-sources https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47389300/uswnt-chelsea-forward-catarina-macario-draws-nwsl-interest-sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003136241110561167)  2025-12-22T16:11Z 25.9K followers, 176.7K engagements


"The #NWSL has announced the High Impact Player rule as ESPN reported on in recent weeks. $1M over cap for stars that take at least 12% cap hit and meet criteria. New wrinkle: Effective July [--] 🤔 Background: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47281278/nwsl-star-salaries-tied-player-profiles https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47281278/nwsl-star-salaries-tied-player-profiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003499001870733741)  2025-12-23T16:12Z 26K followers, 67.1K engagements


"Full release from the #NWSL including all the criteria to be a "High Impact Player" (must meet one of these points). https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-introduces-high-impact-player-rule The #NWSL has announced the High Impact Player rule as ESPN reported on in recent weeks. $1M over cap for stars that take at least 12% cap hit and meet criteria. New wrinkle: Effective July [--] 🤔 Background: https://t.co/eYoj1D309P https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-introduces-high-impact-player-rule The #NWSL has announced the High Impact Player rule as ESPN reported on in recent weeks. $1M over cap for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003501882715832808)  2025-12-23T16:24Z 25.9K followers, 77.7K engagements


"The NWSLPA has announced its continued opposition to the #NWSL's High Impact Player rule. "The Leagues unilateral action leaves the NWSLPA no choice but to take action to enforce the rights of the Players we represent." Meghann Burke detailed why here: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47347061/nwslpa-puts-brakes-new-salary-cap-proposal-star-players https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47347061/nwslpa-puts-brakes-new-salary-cap-proposal-star-players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003520348235628603)  2025-12-23T17:37Z 25.9K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Full story on the #NWSL announcing the new High Impact Player rule we've been reporting. and the NWSLPA reaffirming its opposition to it from @JeffreyCarlisle: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47399385/nwsl-implements-new-rodman-rule-star-players https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47399385/nwsl-implements-new-rodman-rule-star-players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2003523967240581188)  2025-12-23T17:51Z 25.9K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Ayo Oke's transfer to [----] #NWSL expansion club Denver Summit FC is now official. GM Curt Johnson: Ayo is a modern defender with exceptional athleticism technical quality and a high soccer IQ. Sources: #USWNT U-23 defender Ayo Oke is heading to [----] #NWSL expansion side Denver Summit in a transfer from Pachuca for a fee that nears $450K which is a Top [--] incoming NWSL fee and most for an American from outside the league. https://t.co/R6GjJvXSMo Sources: #USWNT U-23 defender Ayo Oke is heading to [----] #NWSL expansion side Denver Summit in a transfer from Pachuca for a fee that nears $450K which"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2008666369345388947)  2026-01-06T22:25Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A big departure in Kansas City: The Current announce that Brazilian forward Bia Zaneratto has departed to return home to Palmeiras. She registered [--] goals and [--] assists across two #NWSL regular seasons in KC playing in MVP form when healthy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2008904947534905420)  2026-01-07T14:13Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Kansas City Current have confirmed that Chris Armas is the team's new head coach as ESPN reported. KC won the #NWSL Shield in historic fashion in [----]. The task ahead: A playoff title and getting out of the Concacaf group to keep the path to the [----] Club World Cup alive. BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris Armas as head coach sources tell ESPN. Armas most recently coached MLS' Colorado Rapids. KC Current won the #NWSL Shield in [----]. Story with @JeffreyCarlisle: https://t.co/fjXrc5lYxg BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2008935952593674648)  2026-01-07T16:17Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#USWNT head coach Emma Hayes says she was not asked by the #NWSL about USWNT minutes being a criteria for the proposed High Impact Player rule (which is opposed by the NWSLPA). She indicated the criteria isn't so set in stone. A reminder of the criteria: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-introduces-high-impact-player-rule https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-introduces-high-impact-player-rule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009316977035325861)  2026-01-08T17:31Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#USWNT coach Emma Hayes on Trinity Rodman's health: Takes Rodman's 'thumbs up' at her word + will assess in camp. Hayes said she has a "maternal instinct to be quite protective" of high-profile players w/pressure with how this #NWSL saga has played out. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47550378/rodman-headlines-usa-jan-camp-roster-paraguay-chile https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47550378/rodman-headlines-usa-jan-camp-roster-paraguay-chile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009318369582043475)  2026-01-08T17:36Z 26K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has signed with the NC Courage through the [----] #NWSL season. Sheridan recently left SD Wave via what SD called a mutual termination. Sheridan was a leader there since '22 launch. Big get for NC after losing Casey Murphy. https://www.nccourage.com/news/nc-courage-sign-canadian-goalkeeper-kailen-sheridan-through-2027 https://www.nccourage.com/news/nc-courage-sign-canadian-goalkeeper-kailen-sheridan-through-2027"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2009381643417448689)  2026-01-08T21:48Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#NWSL NEWS: #USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps has joined expansion side Denver Summit FC returning home to Colorado beginning this summer. On @espn: Heaps on why keeping it secret from her parents + learning from her husband's MLS expansion season. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47589222/united-states-captain-lindsey-heaps-signs-denver https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47589222/united-states-captain-lindsey-heaps-signs-denver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2010730301459460280)  2026-01-12T15:07Z 26K followers, 33.2K engagements


"Heaps' deal in Denver runs through [----]. The new purpose-built stadium is *expected* in [----] which will be a big moment. She also arrives w/ the #NWSL's High Impact Player rule in flux. HIP details are a little TBD even for those on the inside. Team bookkeeping for another day. #NWSL NEWS: #USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps has joined expansion side Denver Summit FC returning home to Colorado beginning this summer. On @espn: Heaps on why keeping it secret from her parents + learning from her husband's MLS expansion season. https://t.co/wLqszhkuze #NWSL NEWS: #USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps has joined"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2010750360827138454)  2026-01-12T16:26Z 26K followers, 10.6K engagements


""The one thing that I said to myself is I don't want to talk to my parents about it because I will see their excitement and I don't want it to influence my decision too much." The moment that Heaps finally dropped the Denver #NWSL news on her parents 👇 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47589222/united-states-captain-lindsey-heaps-signs-denver who's cutting onions 🥹💚 https://t.co/OfECKwEOzh https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47589222/united-states-captain-lindsey-heaps-signs-denver who's cutting onions 🥹💚 https://t.co/OfECKwEOzh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2010779560779071865)  2026-01-12T18:23Z 26K followers, 24.2K engagements


"Both [----] #NWSL expansion teams will juggle multiple temporary homes. Denver Summit announces that the venue in Centennial is "taking a little extra time" + they'll play some games at the Rapids' DICKS Sporting Goods Park. March [--] opener is at Mile High. https://www.denversummitfc.com/blogs/news/denver-summit-fc-announces-early-season-matches-at-dick-s-sporting-goods-park https://www.denversummitfc.com/blogs/news/denver-summit-fc-announces-early-season-matches-at-dick-s-sporting-goods-park"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011160317708156998)  2026-01-13T19:35Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Sam Coffey's transfer from Portland to Man City is now official. $875K + add-ons per sources. Major loss for Thorns + #NWSL. "I think I'm at a place in my career where I feel ready and settled in as a pro. It feels like the right time to really challenge myself in this way." Multiple sources tell me and @emilyskeogh.bsky.social that the final *base* transfer fee for Coffey from Manchester City to the Portland Thorns is $875000 plus potential performance add-ons in the future. #NWSL #USWNT Multiple sources tell me and @emilyskeogh.bsky.social that the final *base* transfer fee for Coffey from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011427163090854256)  2026-01-14T13:16Z 26K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Coffey: "For as long as I've kicked a ball I've always dreamed of playing professional soccer in Europe and it's something I simply have to pursue. I would never forgive myself if I didn't go try." As I reported this move is about an opportunity. #NWSL's cap won't stop that. A message to Portland from Sam ❤ And from all of us to you Sam Coffey. Thank you for making Portland your home. Thank you for giving 110% every single day. We wish you nothing but the best in England https://t.co/FmwTflhaLS A message to Portland from Sam ❤ And from all of us to you Sam Coffey. Thank you for making"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011429898720841909)  2026-01-14T13:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL over the "unilateral implementation" of the High Impact Player rule saying HIP violates CBA + federal labor law. The PA calls for the "immediate rescission" of the HIP rule. More on @espn: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47599690/nwslpa-says-rodman-rule-violates-cba-files-grievance https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47599690/nwslpa-says-rodman-rule-violates-cba-files-grievance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011532398970929620)  2026-01-14T20:14Z 26K followers, 59.1K engagements


"Updated w/ #NWSL statement. In part: "We disagree with the NWSLPA's assertions challenging the NWSL's ability to implement the HIP Rule. The NWSL has fully complied with the CBA and federal law and we will defend those positions in our collectively-bargained grievance process." BREAKING: The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL over the "unilateral implementation" of the High Impact Player rule saying HIP violates CBA + federal labor law. The PA calls for the "immediate rescission" of the HIP rule. More on @espn: https://t.co/qpC22PHwXj BREAKING: The NWSLPA has filed a grievance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011618851235250494)  2026-01-15T01:58Z 26K followers, 12.9K engagements


"The [----] #NWSL schedule is here. Lots of temp venue news much of which was out there. KC-Gotham Challenge Cup is now June [--] in Columbus OH. Gotham has a "TBD" venue on 7/15 + 7/18 game at Icahn in NYC (WC final is 7/19 in NJ). Decision Day is 11/1 on ESPN. Save the dates. Circle the weekends. The [----] regular season is officially on the calendar. 🏟 Full schedule: https://t.co/J6VOx9BjjK https://t.co/N1TZLviEP5 Save the dates. Circle the weekends. The [----] regular season is officially on the calendar. 🏟 Full schedule: https://t.co/J6VOx9BjjK https://t.co/N1TZLviEP5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011833709066928246)  2026-01-15T16:11Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"The [----] #NWSL schedule has [--] games on Victory+ which is a new media partner and not a traditional soccer streaming service. It seems the league is anticipating the predictable questions of 'What is this' and 'How do I watch it' 👇 https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/victory-faq-everything-nwsl-fans-need-to-know-about-the-free-streaming-platform https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/victory-faq-everything-nwsl-fans-need-to-know-about-the-free-streaming-platform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2011839744573870386)  2026-01-15T16:35Z 26K followers, 43.7K engagements


"The North Carolina Courage have transferred captain Denise O'Sullivan to Liverpool. She's NC's all-time leader in appearances a 2x #NWSL Shield + 2x Championship winner -- an incredible run that started when NC picked her up off waivers after the Houston Dash waived her in 2017"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2012645075314970916)  2026-01-17T21:55Z 26K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Two different situations but it sure was a tough week for the very specific subset of #NWSL teams with holding midfielders who are the captains and heart and souls of their teams transferring to clubs in England's WSL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2012647572788093373)  2026-01-17T22:05Z 26K followers, 32K engagements


"3x NWSL Shields*** (and yes two Challenge Cups and that [----] ICC title which is worth mentioning) The North Carolina Courage have transferred captain Denise O'Sullivan to Liverpool. She's NC's all-time leader in appearances a 2x #NWSL Shield + 2x Championship winner -- an incredible run that started when NC picked her up off waivers after the Houston Dash waived her in [----]. The North Carolina Courage have transferred captain Denise O'Sullivan to Liverpool. She's NC's all-time leader in appearances a 2x #NWSL Shield + 2x Championship winner -- an incredible run that started when NC picked her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2012676267137524118)  2026-01-17T23:59Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Denise O'Sullivan has scored a few minutes into her Liverpool debut and less than a full day after the transfer fron NC Courage was announced. 🔥 DENISE ON DEBUT ⚽ 0-1 https://t.co/KO9HCZSkiI DENISE ON DEBUT ⚽ 0-1 https://t.co/KO9HCZSkiI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2012889116388598135)  2026-01-18T14:05Z 26K followers, 12.4K engagements


"We are SO back Futbol W returns for [----] TONIGHT on ESPN+. We're your weekly home for in-studio #NWSL #USWNT #WSL #UWCL news + analysis LIVE from Bristol on Tuesdays (8:30pm ET). Emma Hayes joins as a guest tonight to kick off the new season. LINK: https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050 https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/73aaee1a-b710-4e6c-957a-b83a5197b957/futbol-w#bucketId=45050"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2013710045926609111)  2026-01-20T20:27Z 26K followers, 11.1K engagements


"How to sum up the last two months in the #NWSL 😂 We are live in [--] minutes 👇 We are SO back Futbol W returns for [----] TONIGHT on ESPN+. We're your weekly home for in-studio #NWSL #USWNT #WSL #UWCL news + analysis LIVE from Bristol on Tuesdays (8:30pm ET). Emma Hayes joins as a guest tonight to kick off the new season. LINK: https://t.co/CaM6z9PjCP https://t.co/9z84yRZ6G5 We are SO back Futbol W returns for [----] TONIGHT on ESPN+. We're your weekly home for in-studio #NWSL #USWNT #WSL #UWCL news + analysis LIVE from Bristol on Tuesdays (8:30pm ET). Emma Hayes joins as a guest tonight to kick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2013783884723343625)  2026-01-21T01:21Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Our first Futbol W show of [----] led off with @alikrieger interviewing #USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. We tackled the biggest #NWSL + #USWNT topics from the past month (a lot for one hour). Full show: Watch Tuesdays 8:30 pm ET ESPN+ https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/1a6ea548-b0b2-4e32-b7e4-ff8e408e74e3#bucketId=5 https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/1a6ea548-b0b2-4e32-b7e4-ff8e408e74e3#bucketId=5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2014042415741481298)  2026-01-21T18:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"#USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey made her debut for Manchester City on Sunday in a 2-1 win over London City. Coffey came on in the 76th minute. Bunny Shaw scored the winner in the 86th minute. Man City leads the WSL by [--] pts over Chelsea who've won the last [--] titles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/2015431899473125667)  2026-01-25T14:29Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Long way out to give a red card for last man. Arsenal down to 10; Arteta off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/394088162940563456)  2013-10-26T13:08Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Related note: Quarterfinals could be more challenging than ever for USWNT senior squad next year too depending on the draw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/500794168554553344)  2014-08-17T00:00Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong Will bite my tongue but I don't see Round of [--] issues. Could even get a weak 3rd place team. Quarters will be the issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/500795361070690305)  2014-08-17T00:04Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Players' request to expedite turf case denied. HRTO "prepared to offer the parties an early mediation." CSA indicated they'd participate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/530812920603881473)  2014-11-07T20:03Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"I know @AnnOdong is pumped that the Brazil-USWNT story is north of [----] comments. You all are quite spirited. Link http://t.co/558StfqeZP http://womens.soccerly.com/2014/12/14/marta-hat-trick-brazil-beats-uswnt-brasilia-tournament/ http://womens.soccerly.com/2014/12/14/marta-hat-trick-brazil-beats-uswnt-brasilia-tournament/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/545043670865821697)  2014-12-17T02:31Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Officiating at Algarve Cup for matches that have been televised has been well below par"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/575693385278881793)  2015-03-11T16:22Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Here we are: [----] World Cup predictions from @TheDanLauletta and I: http://t.co/DMkBE5RjWb Fire away. http://bit.ly/1AOGAUi http://bit.ly/1AOGAUi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/606254010752974848)  2015-06-04T00:19Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong @dasgherkin @thedanlauletta That's a fair reply"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/606263853886926848)  2015-06-04T00:59Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Australia has had the best midfield in Group D thus far. Not sure many predicted that coming into this World Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/609476415201873920)  2015-06-12T21:44Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong Ayyyyy. Fair play. Still need the points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/609478412890173440)  2015-06-12T21:52Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@GrantWahl Could have been fatigue Not sure why they didn't. @AnnOdong can you help us out on this from Edmonton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/612699262401515521)  2015-06-21T19:11Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong With bonuses USWNT was supposed to add up to about $300K/player all-inclusive for the year 2015"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/689987771956662272)  2016-01-21T01:47Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@richardscott187 Bruno Bini delivers for China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/705921612726583297)  2016-03-05T01:03Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Morris back-to-back. Pulisic back-to-back. USMNT fans are so hyped right now. https://x.com/SoundersFC/status/724065150479687681 Here's a 👀 at @JmoSmooth13's goal that has the #Sounders within one #COLvSEA: https://t.co/Nt07UxL39o https://t.co/PgzXaqHjSs https://x.com/SoundersFC/status/724065150479687681 Here's a 👀 at @JmoSmooth13's goal that has the #Sounders within one #COLvSEA: https://t.co/Nt07UxL39o https://t.co/PgzXaqHjSs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/724067858599149569)  2016-04-24T02:50Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong @SebiSalazarCSN @DaviddeCorran Ann what was being chanted Haven't seen anything specific"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/761197001216176128)  2016-08-04T13:48Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@AnnOdong Living the life my friend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/762298773406158849)  2016-08-07T14:46Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Also notable that Olivier Echouafni got a two-year contract as new France WNT coach. France hosts WWC in [--] years. https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/774775512061341696 France trying to shed label of world's great underachieving WNT hires man who says he knows "nothing" about WoSo. https://t.co/vDADlypOZq https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/774775512061341696 France trying to shed label of world's great underachieving WNT hires man who says he knows "nothing" about WoSo. https://t.co/vDADlypOZq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/774776773229813760)  2016-09-11T01:09Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"#USWNT U-17s lose 2-1 to Ghana in group stage at World Cup. Saturday vs. Japan very likely now a must-win to get out of group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/783320217539796992)  2016-10-04T14:57Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Floridians: How do you do this humidity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JeffKassouf/status/919183451647070214)  2017-10-14T12:49Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements

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