just when you're pleasantly surprised that Mariona was about to get some flowers......thud

Also! My column arguing why Temwa Chawinga should be near the top of this list, and how she shouldn't lose votes just because the #NWSL is out-of-sync with the European calendar and Malawi didn't have a major tourney. for @sisoccer.bsky.social ⤵️ www.si.com/soccer/temwa...

#NWSL (ish) / #WNBA crossover news: Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve + Carley Knox have invested in Minnesota Aurora FC as part of its push to become a professional team. Aurora FC is community-owned and a huge success story in the USL W-League.

it's Ballon d'Or day -- for @sisoccer.bsky.social I've ranked the full 30 players for the women's award. will Bonmati 3-peat? partly me trying to get inside of the mind of the voters, and partly me wish-casting the player who I think deserve it. jump in ⤵️ www.si.com/soccer/ranki...

it's Ballon d'Or day -- for @sisoccer.bsky.social I've ranked the full 30 players for the women's award. will Bonmati 3-peat? partly me trying to get inside of the mind of the voters, and partly me wish-casting the player who I think deserve it. jump in ⤵️ www.si.com/soccer/ranki...

#QPRWFC v #DulwichLadies this afternoon at 👉Hanwell Town FC👈 🕑 KO 2pm Adults £5 Concessions £3 U-18’s £1 Bar Drinks £5 Free car-park ~ UB6 8TL “Perivale tube & South Greenford mainline, both a 12 minute walk” Danny Harrigan and his Rangers girls would appreciate 🫵 your support #HerHoopsToo🙋‍♀️

Matt was a lovely bloke who really cared about his players, I don't know anyone who covered women's football in England who's ever had a bad word to say about him. Women's football is poorer for his passing.

sharing this devastating news from official channels elsewhere that Matt Beard has died suddenly at the age of 47. 🕯️

kind of wild that all 5 goals in Utah-Louisville were bangers and they were all scored into the same goal. something magical in that end of the stadium going on.

you can watch this on repeat 30 time easy

i just want to see Mina Tanaka enjoying her life and scoring worldies

football is so all-consuming because last year Orlando Pride had basically the best NWSL season ever (KC may be trying to best that this year), and now they're winless in 9 games and flirting with missing playoffs. the how, the drama, the intrigue. cinema.

Houston Dash now has 15 points in 8 games since the summer break (W4-D3-L1). To put that in perspective, that's already more wins (3) and points (11) than in the first 13 games of 2025. Last season, Houston only had 20 points (5 wins) in the entire #NWSL season.

Racing Louisville started the night in 8th and ends it in 10th. above that, 3rd-6th all locked on 30 points. feels like we're on course very very wild decision day.

Alyssa Naeher having a marvelous game

that was Yazmeen Ryan's first penalty kick attempt in the NWSL, and it's saved by Alyssa Naeher

The #NWSL's proposed second division will NOT launch in 2026, commissioner Jessica Berman confirms. The focus for that league's potential launch is now 2027.

#NWSL Press conference with the commissioner Jess Berman is underway: Main talking points are corporate sponsor and broadcast gets with ESPN, CBS, Victory+ and Canon. Berman emphasizes every partner opens up a unique "audience" for the NWSL, which she calls the "youngest demographic in sports."

🌎 Happy Hispanic heritage month — this week’s Full Time proper especial sees the brilliant @melanieanzidei.bsky.social sit down with Rocky Rodriguez, Aisha Solorzano + Reyna Reyes to talk culture, footy and family! #NWSL 🇨🇷 🇬🇹 🇲🇽 Listen now ⤵️ podfollow.com/full-time-wi...

For The Equalizer, I spoke with the #NWSL’s newest Italian, defender Lisa Boattin about her decision to leave Juventus and the differences between Italy and Texas (there are many!) Could she be the difference maker for the Dash’s a playoff dreams? 🇮🇹 equalizersoccer.com/2025/09/17/f...

634 days in the making, I was at Villa Park today to witness the long-awaited return of Sam Kerr, the footballer. A fairytale Chelsea centurion in the end, but it was quite the journey to get there. 📝 For @theathleticfc.bsky.social | #WSL www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

634 days in the making, I was at Villa Park today to witness the long-awaited return of Sam Kerr, the footballer. A fairytale Chelsea centurion in the end, but it was quite the journey to get there. 📝 For @theathleticfc.bsky.social | #WSL www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

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Alyssa Thompson is coming on to make her Chelsea debut at Villa Park, final instructions from the coaches being given at half time. #WSL

Chelsea looking lost at sea since they went 1-0 up, Villa playing with their food which means it's all square 1-1 at Villa Park. Imagine Sonia Bompastor is going to have some choice word for her champions at half time. #WSL

Chelsea back five and Walsh given away the ball far far too much today

Ebony Salmon I am AWAKE

Inside the deal of Alyssa Thompson's move from Angel City to Chelsea. With @melanieanzidei.bsky.social &@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

For SI, I spoke to Washington Spirit and #USWNT star Trinity Rodman about her EA SPORTS FC rating (and whether she thinks it should be higher), and her emotional return to play in the #NWSL following her injury. www.si.com/soccer/trini...

🇬🇧 Some personal news: after living in the Southern United States for over a decade, I have moved back home to London. I'll still be freelancing in footy and sharing the sweet word of the worldwide game. hmu about work or let's grab a coffee. I'm around. Here's a 2015-2025 (today) jump scare for ya

I wrote about Zohran's links to soccer football, and the game in NYC generally, for the Morning Star in June. www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/socc...

every team needs Nealy Martins, that feels like a savvy move for ACFC to shore up their spine with a utility player

🚨 Gotham FC has agreed to trade Nealy Martin to Angel City FC in exchange for $85,000 in transfer funds. The move was granted per Martin’s request. I spoke exclusively with the midfielder ahead of the move on difficult goodbyes and new beginnings. www.si.com/soccer/angel...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🗽 Gotham FC has loaned Princess Ademiluyi to Ft. Lauderdale Utd for the rest of 2025 with an option for the rest of the 2025-26 USL-SL season. Ademiluyi arrived from West Ham at the end of the transfer window, she is also an England youth international.

Phase 2: Bay FC Multiverse Saga

Bay FC today announced changes to its sporting organization as it celebrates the club’s achievements in its first two startup seasons and moves into its next phase. Albertin Montoya, who serves as Head Coach, has decided to step down at the end of the 2025 season.

"Free DC" chant at Audi Field went for the full minute at Audi Field today, and was nearly punctuated with a Rodman goal

Spirit look so so so confident on the ball, a real skip in their step

speaking to CBS post-game, Julia Grosso credits Ella Masar for getting her to shoot on her unfavoured right foot more

Ludmila going for backup MVP behind Temwa

wow. what has that lake stadium done to the stars!

Bea Franklin dunking

Chicago committing 0 fouls in the first 40 mins v Orlando is a strange but somewhat impressive quirk of this one #NWSL

🇨🇦 Jade Rose and Kadeisha Buchanan getting a good chat in on the on the pitch at Stamford Bridge tonight, always nice to see

Ellie Carpenter is still very fast

Story for @sport.theguardian.com as the world record for a women's transfer fee is broken for the third time this summer; Grace Geyoro joins London City Lionesses from PSG for €1.65m. We believe it takes LCL's deadline-day spending past €2m (Euros). #BarclaysWSL www.theguardian.com/football/202...

🇰🇷 NEWS: WSL2 side Birmingham City have announced the signing of Ji So-yun on a short-term loan from Seattle Reign in the NWSL. The WSL legend is out of contract with the Reign in December 2025, so Birmingham will have an opportunity to sign her permanently for free then.

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L'Equipe dropping the bombshell that London City Lionesses have paid PSG an estimated world record €1.65 million ($1.92m) fee for Grace Geyoro tonight. www.lequipe.fr/Football/Act...