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She’s underpaid by the market, in a league that is notorious for crappy refs, and with an injury history.
I want Trin to stay in DC, but within the current context, I think she’d be crazy to not go get paid in Europe. If NWSL makes a DPE or removes the cap then that’s a different conversation.
Tobin Heath says on A Touch More Live that she thinks Trinity Rodman should stay in the NWSL with the Spirit
I’m really sorry. That must be so tough. Thoughts to you and your family.
I also just genuinely don’t think Jona has ever had to coach a defense and it showed at the start of this season.
I think Jona was a really good recruitment tool and you can still see some of his attacking rotations… but yeah, for this team specifically, I think that Adrian has been the better coach.
I’m so glad we moved on from Jona.
The backlash against diversity, inclusion & belonging. It felt like the country was drifting backward. The Spirit were the opposite. They radiated joy, authenticity, inclusion, and community. The fanbase felt positive and diverse. The atmosphere felt hopeful. It was everything our politics were not
I keep sitting with that the NWSL is repeatedly shooting itself in the foot. I think Commissioner Berman has to get it together and realize the league will no longer be competitive. These are professional soccer players. These are jobs — and if they won’t be compensated adequately, they’ll leave.
This is WILD. What an embarrassment to the NWSL that they can’t offer their most marketable star as much as the Gainbridge Super League!
the @washingtonspirit.com fan part of me would cry, but this would be hilarious. The @NWSL is its own worst enemy.
In short, I think this should be a good matchup. Depending on how much one values managers - of which data tends to be skeptical - my instinct is that the Spirit are better positioned than some of the full-season and momentum-considered models suggest. By no means, though, is this scientific.
Gotham take 11.8 shots/90. Spirit have allowed more than that in three out of the fifteen NWSL matches Adrian has managed. Once was against Utah and once was in the PK shootout against Louisville.
Gotham allow 8.15 shots per 90. Spirit have taken that or less twice since Adrian became manager (once against KC and once against Utah on the last day).
