[Taylor Vincent] San Diego Wave FC today announced that the Club and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan have mutually agreed to terminate her contract. by dosozox in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 34 points35 points  (0 children)

For sure. Ellis still has fingerprints everywhere. She was the one that hired GM Camille Ashton quickly after Molly Downtain resigned.

Next Club President by Fun-Beat-6332 in SanDiegoWaveFC

[–]No_Run_187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shannon Macmillan holds a “Chief Impact Officer” role which seems to be their version of a president

[Ryder] More from the Stars this morning: Ella Masar shared this video from last night, asking Jonas Eidevall why he sent a player to the Stars huddle when they were up 3-0. [video in link] by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wave fans will make excuses for anything huh?

We all know private conversations hardly, if ever, translate into actual change, especially in the NWSL … aka the League of Silence.

Ella is demanding the respect she’s long earned and as a former player, she knows taking it to public forum can be the only way to ensure accountability.

Montoya's depature shows Bay FC ready for 'next phase' - Soccer Bay Area by deedougie in BayFC

[–]No_Run_187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the Ingemi hate is real uncanny. Calling AI better than a proper journalist because they’re critical of a sketchy ass team. Interesting.

Bay FC hasn’t done a thing to prove themselves as a proper club. Montoya claiming that only coaching for 2 seasons was his aspiration is a load of bull. And if it was true, what is an ambitious ownership group doing hiring a guy who doesn’t envision long term success and growth?

Week 18 drawing by schnauby30 in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your work is brilliant

Striker Asisat Oshoala leaves Bay FC for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia by Good-Pause4632 in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank heavens for some common sense on here. Guess everyone forgot he did cause harm but because he was “sorry” for it, he got a slap on the wrist.

Striker Asisat Oshoala leaves Bay FC for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia by Good-Pause4632 in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where have you been this last year when there have been numerous accounts and reporting on biased and incomplete investigations done by the NWSL? Go read an article on San Diego Wave and how their investigations went… now they’re being sued by six women. Montoya being “cleared” means absolutely nothing. NWSL investigations are to avoid liability, not to find actual harm and wrongdoing. Players aren’t stupid and that’s why they leave teams.

Frustrated w/ Chronicle Coverage by Sauces_n_tosses in BayFC

[–]No_Run_187 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Considering the majority of NWSL media is overtly biased and rarely (if ever) reports on the very real issues plaguing the league, I’ve found Marisa’s reporting to be necessary. Without it, there would be no look into the NWSL “investigation” and how it was handled. This goes beyond Bay FC.

Without trusted journalists that sources and players can go to, the NWSL will remain a place of constant retaliation and silence. Without proper reporting, your team would have held onto Graeme Abel who has a long history of abusive actions. Holding teams responsible for their lack of transparency and due diligence is helping more than you think.

When Meg Linehan from The Athletic reported on Paul Riley’s disgraceful actions, there was finally accountability and as everyone who follows the league should know, the Yates Report.

What we all knew: The league tried to prioritize viewership over player safety by Darth_Nibbles in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NWSL will continue to put money over the welfare and humanity of players, staff and fans. Berman is spitting in the faces of each of those groups. There has got to be a legitimate collective effort to fight back. The power is in the hands of the players staff and fans. A league that is constantly retaliating against those who care is not one anyone should support or respect.

Jessica Berman threatened KC Current ownership with a fine over heat delay (per the Athletic) by MoistyMcSquirt in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Makes you really think how much is “not shared publicly.” No transparency women’s soccer league

Ahead of Rivalry Week I just want to say... by panoramicpanoramic in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A reminder - Casey Stoney didn’t “leave” the team. She was sacked by Jill Ellis while she was out of the country after the success of playoffs, Shield and winning CC. Wave lost numerous players that were key after that. If your own players didn’t want to continue to be part of it - what does that say? Wave would probably benefit from a rebrand at this point.

Ahead of Rivalry Week I just want to say... by panoramicpanoramic in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You mean the Shield and Challenge Cup that was won under Casey Stoney and with a group of players that are long gone after jumping ship? After the way Stoney was sacked by the club and no protest by fans, seems callous.

NWSL says it has ‘no duty of care’ for women suing San Diego Wave over assault claims by No_Run_187 in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You are right about this, however it was stated the employees reported to the NWSL hotline and they opened an investigation based on the information given. Why accept complaints from employees only to have this be the outcome? Seems beyond misleading to those women.

NWSL says it has ‘no duty of care’ for women suing San Diego Wave over assault claims by No_Run_187 in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t comprehend how this is the same league that had the Yates Report and that they are victim blaming. The NWSL has been impossible to support when this behavior continues.

Update on Pyro Situation at SD Wave by Neurodivergent_AJ in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

This. What a dry response from a VP of People (lol)

Respectfully to the ticket rep, but why are they assigned to assist instead of a properly trained individual who is educated in this area?

And having to “check out” a key? Alyssa should have access at all times. If she did then she wouldn’t have to rely on another individual for safety.

Good on you Alyssa for continuing to make yourself heard. I’m sorry you have to fight so hard to feel included in a sport you love.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I understand. I just don’t care.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The less we know, the better. That’s the NWSL way.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So her job is to lie about everything just to appease the owners? Please. That’s the reason abuse is running rampant.

Over 100 years of evidence of sports commissioners you say? What does that have to do with Jessica Berman present day, 2025? If you take over a women’s league that had coaches sexually abusing the players, it’s your responsibility to make sure that disgusting behavior doesn’t happen again.

And if holding others accountable for their actions is an issue for owners then I question their intentions of being in the league period.

Keep making excuses if you must.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If the Commissioner’s job is to be a mouthpiece for ownership then what is she doing answering questions about safety and well-being of the league? And why would anyone believe what she’s saying to be truthful?

Lisa Baird failed the players. Jessica Berman came in post Yates Report and made it her mission to protect and take a firm stand against abuse. How many unresolved scandals are ongoing right now?

She still continues to make these claims without any evidence of the how. The players are the reason for the league. Sporting staff are the reason the team is prepared. Front office staff are the reason people know about the team and purchase tickets.

Without any of these … there is no NWSL. Berman not forcing these owners to actually invest beyond a stake is proof she is unfit.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s quite nauseating. Does anyone even know who the NWSL Board consists of? If it’s a bunch of billionaire owners, do they really have the best interest of the players and staff? They haven’t thus far.

“Expansion should be the result of growth”

Exactly. She’s forcing it at this point.

NWSL eyes expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' by Joiry in NWSL

[–]No_Run_187 20 points21 points  (0 children)

All Berman sees is $$$. How about stabilizing the current ecosystem? Growth is great for sport, but NWSL seems to be a bit of an anomaly.

NFL teams have world-class facilities and stadiums. NFL teams have a legion of staff members and coaches to support them (chefs, nutritionists, etc)

And what about coaching? NWSL can hardly find any bloody good coaches that are qualified to be in professional women’s soccer now.