Armas: ‘I’m coming into excellence, and I can now just get on that train that’s moving very fast’
Kathleen Gier
Kathleen Gier is Executive Editor of The IX Sports and The IX Basketball. As a Kansas City native, she occasionally pitches in on Big 12 coverage in addition to other stories from events like the WNBA All-Star Game or Final Four.
Posted inThe IX Soccer
How embracing international talent has made the Washington Spirit a top contender
Blockbuster deal for Paraguayan star teenager Claudia Martínez highlights the team’s increasingly global roster
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Trinity Rodman signs record-setting contract with Washington Spirit
Michele Kang: ‘I can’t think about Washington Spirit without her’
Posted inThe IX Soccer
NWSL reveals 2026 schedule
Each of the 16 teams will play 30 regular-season matches
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Celebration and innovation: Tobin Heath and Christen Press adjust to life after competition
How the two World Cup champions are channeling their competitive fire into RE-INC
Posted inThe IX Soccer
KC Current tap former USMNT star Chris Armas as next head coach
Angie Long: ‘Chris is the perfect fit for an already strong, successful organization’
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Florida State wins 2025 NCAA College Cup
Sophomore forward Wrianna Hudson led the way with her second game-winner of the tournament
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Rose Lavelle leads Gotham to its second NWSL title in three seasons
The Bats concluded their improbable run from eight place to the trophy
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Temwa Chawinga headlines 2025 NWSL Awards
The two-time Golden Boot winner paced the league with 15 goals in 23 matches
Posted inFeatures, Premium Category, Soccer
Shield winners stumble in NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals
The IX: Soccer Monday with Kathleen Gier, Nov. 10, 2025