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Olivia Moultrie didn't mean to start the NWSL's teenage revolution, but she's proud of the role she played
At 15 years old, Olivia Moultrie sued the NWSL for the right to play before 18. Two years later, se…
Meredith Cash
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An NWSL team is the latest sports organization to swap out white shorts to accommodate players on their periods
The Orlando Pride's move comes amidst a growing movement across women's sports to consider the need…
Meredith Cash
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Olivia Moultrie says the beauty of winning an NWSL championship at age 17 is that she has time 'to try to get 6 more'
Olivia Moultrie — the 17-year-old pro soccer prodigy — told Insider she hopes to compete for Nation…
Meredith Cash
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NWSL, Players Association joint investigation details 'widespread misconduct' and 'underlying culture' of silence
Many institutional failures led to league-wide misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League, a …
Meredith Cash
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The NWSL issued $2.9 million in fines and served several lifelong bans after league's abuse scandal investigation
Four former coaches — including Paul Riley — have been permanently banned from the league, while si…
Meredith Cash
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An NWSL coach resigns after inappropriate relationship with a player left the team's trust 'irrevocably broken'
Though she was cleared in an investigation, Rhian Wilkinson "lost the locker room" after she and st…
Meredith Cash
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The NWSL may have contradicted its own anti-harassment policy in clearing a former head coach of wrongdoing
Former Portland Thorns head coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned after she and one of her players profess…
Meredith Cash
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An NWSL athletic trainer gave players drugs he wasn't eligible to prescribe, including giving one opiates without her 'informed consent'
An investigation found that former Portland Thorns trainer Pierre Soubrier, husband of NWSL superst…
Meredith Cash
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The massive increase in NWSL Challenge Cup prize money 'changes people's lives,' players say
"This is a lot of money for people," Megan Rapinoe told Insider. "For the majority of people that p…
Meredith Cash
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ESPN is under fire after several female athletes nominated for ESPYS weren't invited to the award ceremony
ESPN blamed "COVID restrictions and a new venue" for the limited seating. But even if all nominees …
Meredith Cash
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Jennifer Garner and Glennon Doyle are the ultimate soccer moms for Los Angeles' NWSL team
The actress and bestselling author hand out orange slices, tie bows in players' hair, and give pep …
Meredith Cash
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NWSL upgrades Challenge Cup semifinal stadium after scheduling mishaps left teams competing at notorious field
The new commissioner helped secure a stadium with a grass field in downtown DC so players wouldn't …
Meredith Cash
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Alex Morgan said the former NWSL commissioner lied about being 'shocked and disgusted' by abuse claims
"She said she was shocked and disgusted, and that was surprising because that was a lie," the Natio…
Meredith Cash
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An NWSL championship spectator waved Russia's flag with the pro-war 'Z' symbol, then said he 'thought it would be funny'
As the person sought to position his flag in photos or on the TV broadcast, fans attempted to block…
Meredith Cash
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Kansas City Current's sparkling new $18 million facility shows the luxury women's pro athletes have long missed out on
The training center — which was brought to life by female-owned construction firm Monarch Build — f…
Meredith Cash
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Kansas City Current's sparkling new $18 million facility shows the luxury women's pro athletes have long missed out on
The training center — which was brought to life by female-owned construction firm Monarch Build — f…
Meredith Cash
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A 16-year-old pro soccer star says she's ready to tackle the 'next step' of women's fight for equality in sports
Teenage prodigy Olivia Moultrie told Insider about her new sports tech partnership and how it align…
Meredith Cash
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Megan Rapinoe offered a heartfelt defense of transgender inclusion in sports because 'lives are at risk'
"I'm sorry, your kid's high school volleyball team just isn't that important. It's not more importa…
Meredith Cash
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Hilarious photos show the Portland Thorns' 17-year-old prodigy watching her teammates' boozy NWSL championship celebration
The 17-year-old Portland Thorns midfielder had just won her first-ever National Women's Soccer Leag…
Meredith Cash
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New allegations of disturbing sexual misconduct from former NWSL coach Christy Holly detailed in bombshell report
Former Racing Louisville FC head coach Christy Holly is among the coaches who contributed to "syste…