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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Defector

<p>Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.</p>


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Abigail Segel

FC Gotham players hug after scoring a goal in the 2023 NWSL Championship game

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Gotham’s Batshit Championship Win Caps NWSL’s Season Of Renewal

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Tom Ley

Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts after her last home regular-season NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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Soccer

Megan Rapinoe Put Retirement Off A Little Longer

AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 8: Rose Lavelle #16 of the United States dribbles past Megan Connolly #6 of the Republic of Ireland during a game between Ireland and the United States at Q2 Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Ireland v United States

What Is This USWNT Player’s Deal: Rose Lavelle


<p>Claire Watkins is a musician and writer living in Chicago, IL.</p>


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Chicago Red Stars v Portland Thorns FC: Semifinal – 2021 NWSL Championship

This NWSL Final Is The Result Of Knockout Soccer At Its Best

2020 NWSL Challenge Cup – Quarterfinal – OL Reign FC v Chicago Red Stars

This Is How To Build A Super Team In The NWSL

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