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🚨 FIFA just awarded its newly created “Peace Prize” to U.S. President Donald Trump, without any criteria or transparency on the selection process – and against a backdrop of escalating attacks on human rights and civil freedoms in the U.S.

Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...

The World Cup should uplift workers, athletes, fans, and host communities — not put them at risk. There is still time for FIFA to honor its commitments and deliver a tournament rooted in dignity, transparency, and #HumanRights.
🔗: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...

The #SRA, Dignity 2026, @aclu.org, @aflcio.org, @amnesty.org, @hrw.org, @iscsupporters.bsky.social, @fanseurope.org, #NAACP, @athleteally.bsky.social & #RSF, have joined forces to press FIFA to ensure a World Cup that respects the human rights.
sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...

📣 As #FIFA prepares to award its first-ever “FIFA Peace Prize” at the #WorldCup draw in Washington, DC, a coalition of human rights organizations, unions, and fan groups is calling for real action to protect the people who make global football possible.
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...

Let us be very clear: this baby's rattle is not awarded "on behalf of billions of fans around the world", as FIFA claims. It’s nothing more than an ego-stroking stunt.

This is a deeply troubling day for football & FIFA.

The Chronicle reported that Coates was a finalist last month. For more journalism around Bay FC, would appreciate a subscription. When you subscribe off of women's sports stories, it shows in the metrics that you care about this coverage

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"We expect the contract... and the free agency to be respected."

NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.

Welcome Emma Coates and Gemma Davies to @bayfc.com!
Both were in the coaching team for England Lionesses' Euros triumphs in 2022 & 2025, and a World Cup final in 2023.
Here's to sustained growth and exciting soccer under your leadership, we can't wait to cheer loudly for you and the players in 2026!

Bay FC hire England’s Emma Coates as head coach Bay FC named Emma Coates as their new head coach on Thursday, ending a monthslong search. Coates most recently served as England’s Women’s Under-23 head coach.

The new Bay FC head coach, Emma Coates, comes from England where she worked with Kay Cossington | @sfchronicle.com

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NWSLPA files grievance in vetoed Rodman offer NWSLPA files grievance against league in Trinity Rodman contract offer

The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL on behalf of Trinity Rodman for a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights, and multiple CBA violations after a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement between Rodman and the Spirit was vetoed by the league.

Bay FC announces its new head coach is Emma Coates, who has been serving as head coach of England’s Women’s Under-23 team

The SCORE Act is a direct threat to women athletes and the future of women’s sports.

Professional women players associations agree.
@nwslplayers.bsky.social @pwhlpa.bsky.social

Zambia's matches against Malawi & Zimbabwe both kickoff at 8am eastern. They're part of a tourney being hosted by Malawi so you might be able to catch the matches streamed on the Malawi Women's Football Facebook page. They showed their recent WAFCON qualifier there. www.facebook.com/p/FAM-Womens...

Offseason might have started but we still have players in Action this weekend

*Still trying to figure out what time Zambia plays and where to watch U23 and Zambia(if possible)

Will update with any information that we find

this piece provides a good look at why queer folks and allies are adamant about protecting the space. it's special, and necessary.

It was our honor to take that burden off of your shoulders. We know that if it had been us, you all would have been just as hospitable. 🫶 We are so grateful to be a part of the WoSo supporters group community.

Graphic showing the trophy celebrations from the USL League One and USL Championship trophy celebrations with the words: Two Finals. Two Leagues. Two Very Different Endings.

Photo of the USL League One Final celebration trophy lift by One Knox with the stage saying CHAMPIONS in big text and confetti in full view

The USL Championship trophy lift with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds with noticeably no USL Champion signage or confetti anywhere

From @us|players: Two finals. Two leagues. Two totally different endings. Last week, League One got the full trophy moment - stage, confetti, everything. This week, the Championship winners got none of it... even though all the ceremony materials were bought and ready on-site. The league canceled the celebration because players wore shirts calling for better standards. A quiet, united stand - met with silence. But canceling the moment doesn't cancel the message. It proves it. #StandUpForStandards

This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.

The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/

I'm so goddamn proud of us tonight. The fascists have hundreds of millions of dollars to spend trying to convince women's sports fans that exclusion will protect us, but we know better, and we're building a grassroots movement to prove it

Bay FC coaching search narrows field as team reboots its leadership Bay FC’s hunt to replace head coach Albertin Montoya has developed to a few identified candidates as the NWSL franchise shakes up its front office after its second season.

Bay FC is getting close to hiring their next head coach | @sfchronicle.com

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Not that we can remember. Or not regular enough to remember the last time it happened. Some of our members also support the men’s side at PayPal and they too don’t remember having that issue.

Donate to Save Japantown's Heart: Support Jordan and Rina, organized by Raul Peralez Dear friends, family, and all supporters of Jack’s Bar, JTown Pizza, S… Raul Peralez needs your support for Save Japantown's Heart: Support Jordan and Rina

If you’re so inclined to support the Trigg Family, here is their GoFundMe: gofund.me/8169c5e7 3/3

And they have been long time supporters of soccer in the San Jose area. They’re in a bad way due to city red tape on buildings they bought in Japantown. They had to close half their businesses as a result and still risk losing their remaining businesses including Jack’s. 2/3

Thanks to everyone who came out to our events this weekend! It was our pleasure to host. We want to give a shout out to our bar partner Jack’s. Not only did they host our Night Before Party, but also provided us with a beer truck for tailgate & hosted a post match meet up. Jack’s is family owned 1/3

Only just before all the Trans & Intersex People Belong signage was supposed to go up. It cut off at 17:30 and didn’t restart til around 24. Planned time was 20.

🫶 It was a pleasure to host you all. The WoSo SG community is really special and our collective power is our strength. Safe travels back home and we’ll catch you down the road.

It was truly a multiple team endeavor; we lent Spirit that big banner and Riveters helped with creating the small, hand held signs.

What the signs say 🗣️🏳️‍⚧️