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Health + Athletics

You Love Soccer Now, Here’s How to Follow Your 2019 USWNT Faves Home

The party don’t stop ’cause the World Cup is over.

By Heather Hogan|July 10, 2019|16 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

The USWNT Said “Gay Rights!” Megan Rapinoe, Lesbianism Secure Incredible World Cup Victory

“Go gays. You can’t win a championship without gays on your team.”

By Erin|July 8, 2019|42 Comments
Health + Athletics

The 25 Gayest 2019 Women’s World Cup Tweets, Ranked by Thirst

This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup has been the gayest sporting event ever, as you see reflected here in this small selection of gay tweets compiled by Heather and ranked by thirst by Rachel.

By Heather Hogan|July 4, 2019|54 Comments
Health + Athletics

Sue Bird’s Essay About Megan Rapinoe Will Punch Your Heart in the Face in the Very Best Way

LOVE IS NOT A LIE, CASE CLOSED.

By Heather Hogan|July 2, 2019|26 Comments
Health + Athletics

Megan Rapinoe Scores Twice, Carries the USWNT to the Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals

Survive and advance!

By Heather Hogan|June 24, 2019|20 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Soccer Legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris Are EnGAYged!

Breaking news: Love continues to not be a lie!

By Heather Hogan|March 13, 2019|18 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Honoring the USWNT Honoring Audre Lorde, Sally Ride and Abby Wambach at the SheBelieves Cup

Femme birds and lesbian animals, non-binary podcasters, Edie Windsor’s memoir, celebrate #BHM365, and more! Have a great Sunday!

By Al(aina)|March 3, 2019|8 Comments
Health + Athletics

Legendary WNBA Superstar Sue Bird Is Gay and Also Dating Megan Rapinoe

Bird, who has remained pretty quiet about her personal life throughout her career, simply told ESPN: “I’m gay. Megan’s my girlfriend.”

By Molly Priddy|July 20, 2017|25 Comments
Health + Athletics

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton Are Gay Christian Married!

What a weekend for gay weddings, eh?

By Heather Hogan|May 16, 2017|12 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Abby Wambach Is Getting Married Again as Hope Springs Eternal Even on the Darkest Timeline

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton have decided to hold hands forever.

By Heather Hogan|February 21, 2017|22 Comments
Health + Athletics

Kelly O’Hara Remembers That Time The USWNT Scuffled With a Herd of Literal Bulls in the Jungle

Midfielder turned defender Kelley O’Hara tells a cautionary tale about a traumatic experience she and her teammates had when they traveled to Brazil with the U-17 National Team.

By Erin|August 8, 2016|10 Comments
Health + Athletics

Megan Rapinoe Joins Fox Sports As The USWNT Begins Its March to Rio

New co-captains, more grass playing fields, Megan Rapinoe as a guest analyst on Fox, and seven USWNT games between now and mid-March.

By Kelly|January 22, 2016|15 Comments

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