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UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

Call it the Rodman Rule or HIP, the NWSL’s new initiative is already impacting rosters

The rule made famous by Trinity Rodman’s offseason transfer saga had actually been in the works for years.

The Guardian - US · Mar 13

Attendance records and star power but who will win it? Get ready for the new NWSL season

We look at the 14th regular season before it kicks off on Friday with two expansion sides: Boston Legacy and Denver Summit

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster

Trinity Rodman, Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma feature in the 26-player squad set to face Argentina, Canada and Colombia next month

The Guardian - US · Feb 17

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USWNT Roster Takeaways: Girma, Thompson and More Return for SheBelieves Cup

Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17

Top-four seeding of Women’s FA Cup would kill the magic and widen money gap

The FA’s proposals for a shake-up of the competition have met a groundswell of opposition with fans arguing it would bolster the wealthy elite

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

The ‘Rodman Rule’ threatens to undermine what makes the NWSL great

While the desperation to keep Trinity Rodman is understandable, tweaking the salary cap could be a big mistake

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims

The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

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Trinity Rodman signs record-breaking new deal with Washington Spirit

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The Independent UK · Jan 23

Trinity Rodman becomes highest paid female footballer with eye-watering new deal

Rodman signed a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that is reportedly worth over $2m (£1.48m) per year

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Trinity Rodman stays in NWSL, signing record contract with Spirit

The three-year deal makes Rodman the NWSL’s highest-paid player and ends months of uncertainty over the USWNT star’s future

The Guardian - US · Jan 23

Trinity Rodman and the HIP rule: USWNT stars going abroad may not be the worst thing

The benefit of national team players honing skills abroad is balanced by concerns over a weakened NWSL

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

2026 NWSL Schedule: Top Matchups to Circle on the Calendar

Back and bigger than ever, here are some picks of the best matches to watch from the NWSL’s 248-game slate.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

USWNT Roster Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Leads Young, All-NWSL Group

Emma Hayes’s 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Chile features players who play their club soccer in the U.S.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8

Rodman’s future and Liverpool in need to buy – welcome to the women’s transfer window

With an unusually high number of elite-level players out of contract in 2026 it promises to be an intriguing January

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

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FourFourTwo · Nov 25, 2025

Explained: Why Trinity Rodman faces crucial NWSL standoff with European clubs watching closely

Trinity Rodman is out of contract in the summer with talks regarding her future ongoing

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2025

Gotham FC Cement Status As NWSL’s Most Clutch Team Under Pressure

The NJ/NY club won its second NWSL championship in three years, defeating the Washington Spirit ,1–0, with a mix of star power and pure determination.

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025

NWSL Championship: Washington Spirit 0-1 Gotham FC – as it happened

Live updates: Gotham FC clinched the championship thanks to Rose Lavelle’s late winner

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2025

How to Watch 2025 NWSL Championship Final: Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit

The two East Coast rivals will battle it out for the NWSL Championship title at PayPal Park on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

Your Guardian sport weekend: England face the Pumas, F1 in Vegas and the north London derby

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2025

‘The Job’s Not Done’ As Washington Spirit Seeks Redemption in NWSL Championship

After a heartbreaking loss in last year’s final, Spirit defenders Kate Wiesner and Paige Metayer are ready to rewrite history.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

NWSL Championship: key battles to decide Washington Spirit v Gotham FC final

Gotham are underdogs against a potent Spirit side but they have the talent and resilience to cause another upset

Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2025

USWNT Roster Takeaways: Naomi Girma Returns, While Trinity Rodman Is Out

Manager Emma Hayes made seven changes to her 26-player USWNT squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Italy.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

‘It challenges you’: Laila Harbert on playing with boys and her journey from Arsenal to Portland

Midfielder is preparing for NWSL semi-final on her latest loan and hopes road will lead her to Gunners’ first team, she tells Suzanne Wrack

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2025

How to Watch the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

Eight teams will face off for the title, with the championship set to take place in San Jose on Nov. 22.

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

NWSL playoffs 2025 predictions: can anyone stem the Kansas City Current?

Our panel breaks down the parity-packed season, the state of the league, the dark horses and danger teams – and why everyone is still chasing the Current

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