From wood burning to growing flowers and creating bouquets, the Brooklyn FC midfielder has found some pretty unique ways to tap into her creative side away from the game. If you missed the latest edition of The Women’s Game, catch up below — and stay tuned for another Brooklyn FC story dropping Thursday! 👀 Read the story here

In life, we are all faced with adversity—times of trial and tribulation, moments where everything seems to go wrong at once. But the most important thing to remember is this: we all face challenges in life. You are not alone. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. There is something powerful about remembering that shared truth. It doesn’t erase the weight of what you’re going through, but it does remind you that you’re not isolated in it. Together, we can begin to shift your outl

This season, I’m excited to bring you a new weekly series with Brooklyn FC, going beyond the pitch to tell the stories, highlight the people and follow the journey of Brooklyn FC Women throughout the season. We’re kicking things off with a fitting place to start: a new era in Brooklyn. New leadership. New faces. New energy. And a new 14-game season that leaves little time to ease into things. In this edition of The Women’s Game, I take a closer look at the vision behind this

Brooklyn FC midfielder Emma Loving has been playing soccer since she was four — but away from the game, you might find her wood burning, gardening, creating flower bouquets, or running her own flower stand. 🎨💐 For the latest edition of The Women’s Game, I got to share another side of Emma and the creative outlets that help make her who she is beyond soccer. Read the full story here: https://www.brooklynfootballclub.com/news/2026/08/20/wood-burning-flower-bouquets-behind-bro

ICYMI I’m excited to share that I’m working with Brooklyn FC this season as a Communications & Reporting Consultant! I’ll be helping tell the stories surrounding Brooklyn FC Women — from the players and personalities behind the club to the moments and storylines shaping the season. It’s especially meaningful to bring together so many pieces of my own career — former player, broadcaster, writer and now consultant — to help elevate the stories of women in the game. First one is

This season, I’m working with Brooklyn FC as a Communications & Reporting Consultant, helping tell the stories of the club, its players and the people building the next chapter of Brooklyn FC Women. As a former player turned broadcaster, storyteller and consultant, I’m especially excited about the opportunity to go beyond the field — highlighting the personalities, journeys and stories behind the players while also helping build greater visibility around the women’s game. Our

This week at Renee Washington Media & Consulting was filled with client work, speaking engagements, sports broadcasting, travel, and relationship building. From supporting Brooklyn FC and leading a Cencora corporate workshop to connecting with media professionals at NABJ, the week brought RWMC into a variety of spaces while continuing to build momentum for the months ahead. 🎤 Speaking, Consulting & Client Work This week brought several opportunities to support clients throug

Based on Renee’s experiences as a Black woman in soccer. "Much like any unhealthy relationship, it wasn’t always bad. My love for the game started at a very young age, and for a long time it brought me joy, purpose, and identity. It wasn’t until I was already in too deep that I began to realize the very thing I loved was also becoming the very thing I hated." To read more about Renee's strength and passion, visit RWMC's Substack: https://reneeepwashington.substack.com/p/a-bla

This week at Renee Washington Media & Consulting was all about preparation, relationship building, and laying the groundwork for an exciting month ahead. While much of the work happened behind the scenes, each project moved us one step closer to upcoming speaking engagements, new partnerships, and continued growth. 🎤 Speaking, Consulting & Client Work As August picks up, we continue investing in current client relationships while preparing for several major projects ahead. •

I am not an “angry Black woman.” An offensive stereotype built on the assumption that Black women are inherently mad at the world. But is it our fault that there is so much to be angry about? For centuries, society has divided us— dark skin versus light skin, coarse hair versus straight hair, curls versus “acceptable,” braids versus “professional.” We are defined by shade, texture, tone. By the width of our lips, the shape of our bodies, the sound of our voices. Judged b

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We’re reaching a new school year in August. With the last week of July here, get ready for all the college sports that are coming up within the next couple of months. Before the month ends, keep yourself updated and educated in all thing's sports. Let’s finish July off with a bang! Headlines to Keep an Eye On The MLB Trade deadline is approaching on August 3rd which will set up the rest of the season as we enter August. The 2026 WWE SummerSlam is

In this piece, I want to break down a few key concepts: mental health, perseverance, resilience, and learning how to roll with the punches. The All American mindset is understanding that life is full of challenges, adversity, and setbacks—but there are also key steps that help us overcome them. To read more, subscribe to our Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/reneeepwashington/p/all-american-mindset?r=ezx5b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The UFC is coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 15, 2026! After the letdown that came of the McGregor VS Holloway fight that saw Conor hurt himself in the first second of the match from a flying kick, the fans want more. They want something like the performance Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblet did that same night against Benoit Saint Denis by submission—an even shorter match than what the main event ended up becoming. The UFC 330 main event has Isl

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! The World Cup has ended it's a little over a month-long tour around North America and now we were waiting for all the new things going on in sports. With seasonal shifts and the tournament ending, there are plenty of things coming out way over the next couple of weeks. Headlines to Keep an Eye On The MLB Trade deadline is August 3rd with players such as Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Byron Buxton, and Luis Arraez are among the names gaining the most

⭐ Featured Moment of the Week Fanatics Partnership Announcement We kicked off the week by officially announcing our exciting new collaboration with Fanatics! From sharing behind-the-scenes content to seeing the incredible engagement and positive feedback across social media, this partnership marks a major milestone in our continued momentum within sports media. 🎙 On Air & Speaking • July 18 | Hawks FC – Life After Sports Panel Participated in an impactful panel discussion wi

The FIFA 2026 World Cup showed off the often-overlooked passion that North America has for soccer. The host cities spanning from Mexico to Canada to all over the United States embraced everyone around the world with open arms so we could all enjoy all the things that come from the tournament. We cheered for our favorite. We watched intently over the most anticipated of matches. We went to the events and games to celebrate. With it all coming to an end, here are some of the fi

The community at RWMC is continuing to grow as members join from all over the nation and people are starting to sign up to different aspects of the company. We’re still introducing our members. Read along to meet our next member's introduction! Madison Green Madison is the RWMC Fashion and Travel Social Media Intern this summer. Based on her interests, activities, and studies in communications, she helps with the marketing process of the things that RWMC shares through travel

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We have reached the middle of the summer. We’re leaving behind the monumental World Cup 2026 that saw the tournament travel all through North America. The next thing you know, fall will be here with the NFL starting back up and the MLB playoffs beginning. Keep on reading along to see what the world of sports has to offer. Headlines to Keep an Eye On The 2026 World Cup is coming to an end with the final being played Sunday, July 19th, pinning Spai

The Semi-finals matchups begin today! Check out this week’s hub for insight on the latest storylines, events, and information surrounding the final week of the World Cup. World Cup Storylines to Watch Based on the official rankings, the first semi-final matchup will feature No. 1-ranked France and No. 3-ranked Spain. The winner of this match will play the winner of Argentina vs. England in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. France is looking to reach its third consecutiv

HBCU Swingman Classic: July 10 Ken Griffey Jr. helped create this event to give 50 Division I HBCU baseball players exposure to MLB scouts and the broader baseball community. The American League won the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic in front of a great Philadelphia crowd! 2026 MLB Draft: July 11 The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Grand Hall will be hosting the first four rounds of the MLB draft on Saturday at 1pm EST. The draft is free to the public. Capital One All-Star Villa