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Yael Averbuch is a five year veteran of the National Women's Soccer League and has won two championship titles with FC Kansas City. On May 15, 2017, the UNC alumna helped coordinate the founding of the NWSL Players Association. The PA will cover all non-allocated players, as well as amateur players with NWSL affiliate teams. Averbuch joins Beyond the Game to talk through the timeline of the announcement, and the next steps of the NWSLPA. The mission of the NWSLPA reads as follows: 

“We, the Non-Allocated Players of NWSL, vow to build on the opportunity that has been afforded to us, as well as work to achieve those goals that have not yet been attained. We honor the vision and progress of those who came before us...Pledge to work with the League and Allocated Players to advance continued improvements in women's soccer...Commit ourselves to doing all in our power for the betterment of our members so that we may best contribute to the common goal: a world-class product on the field, and to be role models and inspire the next generation off the field.”

Show Notes:

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On the Road With F.C. Kansas City by Yael Averbuch

TIME FOR CHANGE by Hope Solo

Maddy Evans retires at 26

 

Music Credit: “Roy” by JBlanked  Horizon album

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The Box Out returns after a week off to drop massive knowledge about the sport of basketball. 

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That and more, including some WNBA news about the New York Liberty, all on this edition of The Box Out.

The New York Baseball teams are wheeling and dealing. The Mets have been buyers and sellers which actually makes sense. Meanwhile, the Yankees seem like they're really going for it this year, at least as much as they can without giving up MAJOR prospects. We'll be talking with Nick Vigliotti of MLB Advanced Media all about his thoughts on the moves of the Yankees.

Charles Oakley recently came out saying that he believes NBA players now a day might as well be wearing dresses, that's how soft they are. Are those comments warranted? We'll discuss.

Also, NFL training camp has begun and what is the outlook in the Big Apple for Big Blue and Gang Green?

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The Box Out returns after a week off and just when we thought there was no more NBA news to report, more continues to happen.

Last week, it was reported that Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland as he was no longer interested in being LeBron James’ little brother. There are reportedly four teams on Irving’s wish list to get traded to, and one of them is...THE NEW YORK KNICKS. What does this mean for the Knicks, Irving and more importantly Carmelo Anthony who is looking for a way out? Kahlil and Jason will discuss.

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Finally, in a special summer topic, Kahlil and Jason will look back on the classic movie “Above The Rim” starting Duane Martin and Tupac Shakur. Where does this movie fall in all-time great basketball films?

All that and more on a new episode of The Box Out.

The Carmelo Anthony trade talks are hitting a fever pitch! With Kyrie Irving asking the Cavaliers for a trade, the Knicks fanbase have turned their attention to Cleveland. Could Kyrie come the Big Apple? Where would Melo land? The guys talk it out and discuss the possiblities. Also, Mets and Yankess talk on the sho as well.

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That and more on this week’s The Box Out.