CHICAGO - From the balcony overlooking The Capital of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the pot of geraniums currently running the league as the Lifetime President and Commissioner announced that the draft tributes will again battle for a golden contract as the 8th edition of the NWSL Hunger Games begins with The Reaping, this Thursday.

Picture of the NWSL Commissioner in happier times.

“HAPPY HUNGER GAMES,” stated Commissioner Geranium. “And may the odds be EVER in your favor! It is that special time of year when The Reaping will select our contractually obligated draft tributes who will battle for their districts in arenas across this nation for a golden contract as a national team player during the 2021 season. Some of you may starve, others may find your enjoyment of this sport perish, and some of you may be subject to a ritualistic blood letting when you try to nutmeg Jess Fishlock. Welcome to The NWSL Hunger Games”

The commissioner also announced an additional prize for this edition of the NWSL Hunger Games as they stated, “The winner of the 8th edition of the NWSL Hunger Games will have a chance to join the class action lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation. Not everyone in this country gets to sit through lengthy and tedious arbitration procedures as they watch lawyers from their own federation attempt to show that they are actually over compensated and ungrateful. Long time fans of the NWSL Hunger Games should not be worried, however, as we are continuing with our traditions we established since the dark days following the fall of the WPS. Tributes will still be required to figure out innovative ways to eat and drink as they attempt to navigate an entire season on $20,000. This is called the Hunger Games for a reason.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this anticipation builds in District 5 that their tribute will be selected first.