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<div>Abigail Segel is a contributing writer at Defector. She is also an editor for The IX Soccer and the Equalizer. Her work has been published in the Guardian and the Montreal Gazette.</div>
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Abigail Segel

Laura Harvey looks perplexed while receiving a yellow card

Soccer

The Cascadia Rivalry Was Totally Bonkers

<p>Lesley Ryder is a writer and a host covering the Chicago Red Stars. She co-created <a href="https://galpalsports.com/">Gal Pal Sports</a>, a platform that lives to make women’s sports fun for everyone.</p>


Lesley Ryder

The digital signage shows the NWSL logo on it before the National Women's Soccer League match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Houston Dash at Red Bull Arena on July 31, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey.

NWSL

NWSL To Pay $5 Million To Abused Players As Part Of Settlement


<p>Leo Baudhuin is a freelance journalist covering the Thorns and the NWSL. He&#8217;s also a known fan of soup, octopuses, and astrology.</p>


Leo Baudhuin

Crystal Dunn And The Portland Thorns Just Need One More Moment


<p>Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99</p>


Diana Moskovitz

The NWSL flag waves in the wind during the match between the Kansas City Current and the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Childrens Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS.

Everything That Was Not Said In The NWSL’s Friday News Dump


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


Claire Watkins

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

Kelsey McKinney

NWSL Agrees To All Eight Player Demands After Season Of Tumult

The NWSL Was Working As Intended

Crystal Dunn #19 of the Washington Spirit celebrates with her teammates after her goal against the Western New York Flash during the first half of the 2016 NWSL Championship at BBVA Compass Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas.