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The U. S. forward said the comfort of returning to Portland is what she needed following the birth of her daughter. Meg Linehan20 What we learned from FIFA Best voting: Messi loves Dembele and England back their own Philip Buckingham and Caoimhe O'Neill9 NWSL board in advanced talks to add funds to pay players like Rodman competitive salaries: Sources Meg Linehan46 Spirit 'cautiously optimistic' about Trinity Rodman negotiations and working with NWSL Melanie Anzidei11 NWSL said it would fight for Trinity Rodman. It's only fighting with itself Meg Linehan60 Advertisement The Spirit and Trinity Rodman agreed to an offer. A league source says that deal had a buyout clause that circumvents the NWSL salary cap. Sam Jane36 The NWSLPA says the league violated at least five different sections of the current collective bargaining agreement. Meg Linehan60 According to sources, the NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance with the league on Rodman’s behalf . Meg Linehan187 The former Orlando Pride executive has proven she knows how to build championship-winning teams. Meg Linehan10 Advertisement Kang previously announced two separate investments in U. S. Soccer totaling $55 million. Melanie Anzidei7 Competition for the 2027 World Cup roster will be tough after a year in which Emma Hayes has successfully introduced young talent Tamerra Griffin36 U. S. head coach Emma Hayes ends year of experimenting on a high note Meg Linehan19 Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer newsletter. Emily Olsen and Meg Linehan4 The U. S. scored in the first two minutes of its fifth game this year. Rose Lavelle and Naomi Girma also played key roles in the win. Emily Olsen18 U. S. Soccer has submitted a bid book of potential host cities: 28 in the U. S. , six in Mexico, and one each in Costa Rica amd Jamaica. Henry Bushnell33 Advertisement Emma Hayes gets asked many versions of the same question a lot. She thinks it shows a lack of understanding of the bigger picture Melanie Anzidei73 Berman said the league wants Rodman in the NWSL and that it will "fight" for her. Meg Linehan and Tom Bogert75 Ticketed overseas fans will get expedited visa appointments for the World Cup, while host city executives have been left exasperated Adam Crafton78 Seven other players bound for the NWSL Championship were included in the squad. Tamerra Griffin44 The Bay Area has been loving on women athletes — their talent, their brilliance, their drive — for as long as anyone can remember. Marcus Thompson II34 United head coach Marc Skinner said the U. S. goalkeeper sustained the injury against Aston Villa on November 11, but had not been concussed. Charlotte Harpur9 Advertisement The rest of the world, and its biggest clubs, are watching the league's decision closely. Meg Linehan114 The 23-year-old will be a free agent this offseason. Tom Bogert and Meg Linehan38 The team will be the 17th in NWSL and operated by Blank’s AMB Sports + Entertainment. Asli Pelit62 The 20-year-old hasn't ruled out going to Europe, but for now is committed to growing even more with the Thorns. Asli Pelit7 See More