These NWSL players probably won't be chosen as MVPs this season but that doesn't mean they were not pivotal for their teams this year.
Who you got?
@melinae07.bsky.socialMelina Melinae
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Lots of woso, sometimes broso. I like fútbol shirts. #BAONPDX #RCTID
@melinae07.bsky.social@melinae07.bsky.socialWe took the international break to update the race for the 2026 NWSL Defender of the Year. Take a look:
@melinae07.bsky.socialIt's time to vote for the 2026 Riveters' Supporters' Player of the Year!
Voting ends on October 18th at 9 PM.
@melinae07.bsky.socialHey, do you want to the 2027 World Cup next year in Brazil? Here’s a chance:
@melinae07.bsky.socialClaudia Pina, lads and gents.
@ksarshelter.bsky.socialReposted by @melinae07.bsky.socialPopo is a 5 month old boy who came to us yesterday after being mistreated on the street.
He is congenitally blind in 1 eye, very thin and afraid, he's got a long road ahead... but it's a much safer one.
Our medicine fund helps us to treat dogs like Popo:
@tayvincent6.bsky.socialReposted by @melinae07.bsky.socialSome very unhappy Thorns fans let the officials know their feelings at the halftime whistle
@melinae07.bsky.socialBoston winning 2-0 at Providence Park (almost scored a third goal) and Portland playing with 10 since minute 24 because Sophia Wilson pulled a player’s hair and was sent off.
#BAONPDX
@melinae07.bsky.socialPORTLAND THORNS AFTER DARK #BAONPDX
@melinae07.bsky.socialProtect the Thorns’ ankles #BAONPDX
@melinae07.bsky.socialThe Mexican duel between Reyna Reyes and Nicki Hernández 👀 #BAONPDX
@melinae07.bsky.socialxD
@melinae07.bsky.socialYou guys!🌹
A brand-new episode of The Rose City Breakdown dropped today. Give it a listen if you can, or haven't already :)
@phuocerman.bsky.socialReposted by @melinae07.bsky.socialThe Rose City Breakdown #BAONPDX #NWSL #PortlandFire
🥀Providence Park: Only 2 points in last 3 home matches
📽️Melina's Corner | Film Study: How do you beat a low block? Also, final third issues...
🦢Boston Legacy Preview
🔥Historic Portland Fire 2026 Season Review #Reborn
@melinae07.bsky.socialCongrats, Pietra! And ICYMI, I wrote this about Tordin this month for The IX. #BAONPDX
www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...
@melinae07.bsky.socialAtlanta has the potential to become one of the best franchises in the NWSL and they started on the right foot with their team crest.
@melinae07.bsky.socialAvailability report for today’s games in the NWSL:
@melinae07.bsky.socialThis Nina Nijstad self-pass was one of the few things I really liked from this game. #BAONPDX
@keepernotes.bsky.socialReposted by @melinae07.bsky.socialFishlock becomes OLDEST player to record a brace at age 39, besting Sinclair's record (age 38 when she had her last Thorns brace) And BOTH goals came from outside the box!