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sports14 days ago

NWSL Playoff Contenders Emerge as Wave, Gotham, and Spirit Secure Top Seeds

With one month remaining until the NWSL playoffs, the top eight teams have largely separated themselves from the rest of the league. San Diego Wave, Gotham FC, and Washington Spirit lead the power rankings, with Wave boasting the league's best defense and second-best attack. Gotham FC missed a chance to clinch the NWSL Shield after a late equalizer from Angel City FC, while Washington Spirit secured a crucial win with a late goal from Clara Luvanga. Angel City FC remains unbeaten in seven matches, and Kansas City Current continues to dominate with a 5-1 victory over Bay FC. Meanwhile, Utah Royals, Portland Thorns, and Seattle Reign face uncertainty regarding their playoff spots, with Seattle's attack struggling to generate chances. North Carolina Courage overtook Seattle in the standings after a 1-0 win, and Denver Summit remains in contention despite being an expansion side. Boston Legacy capitalized on a numerical advantage to beat Portland Thorns 4-2, while Orlando Pride, Houston Dash, and Bay FC face likely elimination. Racing Louisville saw Savannah DeMelo return from a cardiac emergency, and Chicago Stars began a new era under Vlatko Andonovski with key transfers.

via ESPN|
#gotham-fc#nwsl#playoffs
Rodman Races to Queens for Shelton’s Historic U.S. Open Final After Spirit Loss
sports1 month ago

Rodman Races to Queens for Shelton’s Historic U.S. Open Final After Spirit Loss

Trinity Rodman traveled from Washington, D.C., to Queens, N.Y., within hours of her Washington Spirit’s 3-0 loss to support Ben Shelton in his first U.S. Open singles final. Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev but became the first Black American man to reach the final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. The couple’s tight schedule highlights their mutual support across elite sports.

via The New York Times|
#ben-shelton#nwsl#sports
Trinity Rodman misses Ben Shelton’s US Open final due to NWSL clash
sports1 month ago

Trinity Rodman misses Ben Shelton’s US Open final due to NWSL clash

Trinity Rodman will not attend Ben Shelton’s US Open final on Sunday, September 13, 2026, due to a scheduling conflict with her Washington Spirit match against Boston Legacy. The NWSL game starts at 1 p.m. ET in Washington D.C., one hour before Shelton’s 2 p.m. ET final against Alexander Zverev in Queens. Rodman played the full match, which the Spirit lost 3-0, leaving them five points behind Gotham FC in the NWSL Shield race. Shelton, 23, faces Zverev in his first Grand Slam final, with the chance to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003. Rodman, 24, has attended several of Shelton’s US Open matches, including his quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz, but the timing of the final and her NWSL commitment made attendance impossible. The couple has balanced demanding schedules throughout their relationship, with Shelton previously attending Spirit matches after ATP events.

via New York Post|
#ben-shelton#nwsl#sports
Trinity Rodman Prioritizes Spirit Defeat Over Shelton's US Open Final
sports1 month ago

Trinity Rodman Prioritizes Spirit Defeat Over Shelton's US Open Final

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman played the full 90 minutes in a 3-0 loss to Boston Legacy on September 13, choosing her club commitment over attending the men's US Open final. Her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, faced Alexander Zverev in the championship match, which began one hour after the soccer game kicked off. Although Rodman had supported Shelton in earlier rounds, the tight scheduling made it nearly impossible for her to travel from Washington D.C. to New York in time for the tennis match, though a theoretical late arrival remained possible if the final lasted exceptionally long.

via USA Today|
#ben-shelton#nwsl#sports
Rodman prioritizes NWSL title race over Shelton's US Open final
sports1 month ago

Rodman prioritizes NWSL title race over Shelton's US Open final

Trinity Rodman will not skip her Washington Spirit match against the Boston Legacy to watch Ben Shelton’s potential US Open final, prioritizing her team's push for first place in the NWSL. The couple, who went public in March 2025, have faced scrutiny over their relationship, with media often framing Rodman as a 'WAG' rather than a professional athlete. Shelton recently praised Rodman's resilience during her injury recovery, while Rodman has pushed back against narratives that diminish her career achievements.

via The New York Times|
#ben-shelton#nwsl#sports
Rodman drives five hours to training after Shelton’s 3:33 a.m. US Open win
sports1 month ago

Rodman drives five hours to training after Shelton’s 3:33 a.m. US Open win

Ben Shelton reached the US Open semifinals after a record-breaking 4-hour, 28-minute match against Carlos Alcaraz that ended at 3:33 a.m. His girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, celebrated with him before driving five hours to attend her team’s training session by 11 a.m. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe on Friday, with a potential final against Alexander Zverev.

via New York Post|
#ben-shelton#carlos-alcaraz#sports
América Femenil and Spirit Ready to Duel for W Champions Cup Crown
sports5 months ago

América Femenil and Spirit Ready to Duel for W Champions Cup Crown

América Femenil and Washington Spirit will meet in a single-leg final of the 2025/26 Concacaf W Champions Cup on May 23 at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca after both sides won their semifinals; Gotham FC and Pachuca Femenil will play for third place, with broadcasts across CBS platforms, ESPN, One Soccer in Canada, and Disney+ in MX/CA/Caribbean, and tickets available.

via Concacaf|
#club-america-femenil#concacaf#sports
América set for Concacaf W final after thumping Gotham; Spirit await in Mexico
sports5 months ago

América set for Concacaf W final after thumping Gotham; Spirit await in Mexico

Club América Femenil routed Gotham FC 4-1 to reach the Concacaf W Champions Cup final, where they’ll face the Washington Spirit, who beat Pachuca 1-0 thanks to Claudia Martínez. The final will determine the regional champion, with the winner earning berths to the 2028 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.

via The New York Times|
#club-america-femenil#concacaf-w-champions-cup#gotham-fc
Trinity Rodman signs record-breaking $2M-a-year deal to stay with Washington Spirit
sports9 months ago

Trinity Rodman signs record-breaking $2M-a-year deal to stay with Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman signed a three-year deal worth over $2 million per season, making her the highest-paid women’s soccer player globally, enabled by the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule. The move preserves a top star in the U.S. and cements her as a role model, even as the pact draws scrutiny from the players’ union amid ongoing debates over pay and league salary rules.

via GQ|
#high-impact-player-rule#historic-contract#nwsl
Rodman Secures Landmark $1M+ AAV with Washington Spirit
sports9 months ago

Rodman Secures Landmark $1M+ AAV with Washington Spirit

Trinity Rodman signed a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit averaging over $1 million per year, making her the highest-paid player in women’s soccer. The move follows transfer rumors and comes as the NWSL salary cap rises (to $3.5M in 2026, then to $5.1M by 2030). The 2026 season starts March 13. Rodman, an Olympic gold medalist, called the agreement a game-changing moment and said it opens doors for American players.

via Bleacher Report|
#nwsl#record-contract#sports