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

Leo Baudhuin

Soccer

Crystal Dunn And The Portland Thorns Just Need One More Moment

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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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.

NWSL

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

Claire Watkins is a musician and writer living in Chicago, IL.

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.

NWSL Cancels Weekend’s Games In Wake Of Multiple Scandals

The Portland Thorns Are Ready To Be The NWSL’s Villains

Kalyn Kahler

NWSL Match Ends With Shoves And A New League Record For Red Cards

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