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The Sale Is Final; It is Time For The Washington Spirit To Move On From the Shadows Of Their Past

When you hear the phrase “toxic workplace” in relation to a Washington D.C. sports team, your brain may immediately go to the Washington...

The Challenger Cup & The Challenges Women Soccer Faces in Injury Risk

The National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) hosted an extended preseason tournament, The Challenger Cup, over the last two weeks, leading...

A First Time For Everything: NWSL’s Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement

On January 31, 2022, The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player Association and the NWSL’s league representatives ratified the...

NWSL CBA Negotiations Are Headed For A Dramatic Turn

To say the world of sports and labor law often intersect would be an understatement, and in its current state, you may think the MLB...

#NoMoreSilence: Uncovering a Culture of Abuse in the NWSL

Picture this: you’re sitting at your laptop, and after hearing some buzz about allegations of abuse in the NWSL, you decide to Google the...

NWSL Sexual Misconduct and Unsafe Work Environment

“A safe and secure work environment is a top priority for the league and its collective ownership” – Alex Morgan The National Women’s...

The NWSL’s Ugly History of Abuse is Revealed

Last week, news broke the members of the National Women’s Soccer League had been secretly tolerating abuse for years. Fearful that their...

No More Side Hustles? Social Media Highlights NWSL Labor Fight

The National Women’s Soccer League (“NWLS”) has been around since 2012 and the league’s players have had a recognized union since 2017,...

Federal Antitrust Law Continues to Protect Young Athletes - Even Professionals

Just a few days before the Alston decision was released by the Supreme Court, another federal antitrust lawsuit handed a victory to a...