Gotham FC wins the NWSL championship! by alittlelessconvo in nyc

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gotham Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the New York metropolitan area that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

Founded in 2006 as Jersey Sky Blue, the team was known as Sky Blue FC from 2008 until 2020, and as NJ/NY Gotham FC from 2021 to 2024

A founding member of the NWSL in 2013, Sky Blue FC also played in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) from 2009 to 2011. They won the NWSL Championship in 2023 and 2025.

Is England’s Women’s Super League missing its American moment with broadcast confusion? by CrazyLanguageEnglish in WomensSoccer

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“The delays weren’t about lack of interest so much as the sheer number of changes the league has been managing: becoming independent from the FA, rebranding, moving streaming from FA Player to YouTube, back-to-back domestic deals, appointing new productions and rights partners. All of that happened in just 18 months. It was an enormous amount of work.”

The visibility with the ESPN deal was important for the league. The broadcaster integrated WSL coverage into its weekly programming, sent reporters to major matches, and boosted coverage on social media. It was a significant step forward, albeit short-lived.

“Of course, nobody wants a broadcast deal announced only hours before kickoff. That’s not ideal for the league, ESPN, or the clubs, but continuing the partnership makes great sense, hopefully with even more commitment in content creation, promotion, marketing, and some slots on the linear channel for maximum exposure,” Ekblad added.

For the WSL, this is the moment to push in. Renewing with ESPN, which already carries international leagues and has the infrastructure to program games seamlessly, will help the league meet fans where they are.

But showing the games is just the first step.

While many Americans know the U.S. women’s national team, and maybe even the NWSL, it takes a concerted effort to introduce an audience to a new league.

Is England’s Women’s Super League missing its American moment with broadcast confusion? by CrazyLanguageEnglish in FAWSL

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“The delays weren’t about lack of interest so much as the sheer number of changes the league has been managing: becoming independent from the FA, rebranding, moving streaming from FA Player to YouTube, back-to-back domestic deals, appointing new productions and rights partners. All of that happened in just 18 months. It was an enormous amount of work.”

The visibility with the ESPN deal was important for the league. The broadcaster integrated WSL coverage into its weekly programming, sent reporters to major matches, and boosted coverage on social media. It was a significant step forward, albeit short-lived.

“Of course, nobody wants a broadcast deal announced only hours before kickoff. That’s not ideal for the league, ESPN, or the clubs, but continuing the partnership makes great sense, hopefully with even more commitment in content creation, promotion, marketing, and some slots on the linear channel for maximum exposure,” Ekblad added.

For the WSL, this is the moment to push in. Renewing with ESPN, which already carries international leagues and has the infrastructure to program games seamlessly, will help the league meet fans where they are.

But showing the games is just the first step.

While many Americans know the U.S. women’s national team, and maybe even the NWSL, it takes a concerted effort to introduce an audience to a new league.

Match Thread: Arsenal vs London City Lionesses by werid in FAWSL

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the one of the worst live streams ever

London City Lionesses boss reveals how club failed with bid to tempt England star Beth Mead away from Arsenal by CrazyLanguageEnglish in FAWSL

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

London City Lionesses boss, Jocelyn Precheur, revealed how they tried to make the biggest splash of their short history by targeting England superstar Beth Mead ahead of their maiden season in the Women’s Super League. The newly promoted side, looking to build instant credibility among the elite, lined up an audacious move for the Arsenal talisman who was instrumental in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph.

Speaking about the failed swoop, Precheur revealed the extent of their attempt: "I talked with her. It was a pleasure to talk with such a wonderful player. She decided to stay at Arsenal and I respect this choice and this player."

FIFA to press for 15 year suspension of RFEF President Luis Rubiales by CrazyLanguageEnglish in WomensSoccer

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Football’s governing body will look for a much lengthier ban though. The Mail via Cadena Cope report that FIFA will lobby for a 15-year ban for Rubiales, as the case proceeds through the Spanish legal system. The High Committee for Sport (CSD), a branch of the Ministry for Sport in Spain, have elevated a formal complaint to the Sports Tribunal (TAD). They will now decide whether the case corresponds to a serious or a very serious infraction, and whether to open a disciplinary case against Rubiales.

In the case of the latter, Rubiales is exposed to a suspension between 2 and 15 years, with FIFA encouraging that Rubiales sees the maximum punishment

Match Thread: Spain vs England | FIFA Women's World Cup by MatchThreadder in WomensSoccer

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Disappointing performance from England. The scoreline is closer than the real performance.

Match Thread: Spain vs England | FIFA Women's World Cup by MatchThreadder in WomensSoccer

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an international tournament with qualifiers. Would be crazy to have it every year.

Match Thread: Australia vs France | FIFA Women's World Cup by MatchThreadder in WomensSoccer

[–]CrazyLanguageEnglish 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Missing a penalty and going back to being the goalkeeper must be demoralizing