What year does an NFL coach realize we're on a floating rock in space hurling toward our deaths, and it's OK to run a lateral-based offense?

Mike Shanahan's son just mashing the Christian McCaffrey button until the defense opens up for a pass works like a charm... again.

The UWCL knockout play-off is set. We talked a little about Matchday 6 and what we're looking forward to seeing when the tournament gets rolling again in February. youtu.be/k_0PSZvGzPY?...

We talked about UWCL Matchday 5 and what we'll see on MD6 a few days ago. You could watch/listen in preparation for tomorrow's matches, if you'd like. youtu.be/cRo5NQWYbOM?...

Hey, Seahawks. I love you, but if you're going to play "Run Rudolph Run," in the stadium, don't play some bastardized version. Just play Chuck Berry.

Not suggesting they fire him or even that his kids deserve to get bullied in school, but a significant amount of this is on Ryan Day

if i was an indiana fan i would snort 60 tons of cocaine and swordfight a cop probably

I had to listen to people talking about Ryan Day and Matt Patricia like they're great for WEEKS. Get the entire fuck out of here, man. These dudes are charmed with one of the best squads in America. Day had been terrified in every big game he's ever coached.

Love you, Nketiah.

Absolute laser from Yohannes. Amazing ability to get around on the ball and crush it with accuracy from the American youngster. And so it begins.

Don't think google has it *exactly* right in terms of everyone's positioning, but what a starting 11 from Lyonnes. Psyched to see if Becho can grab an expanded role this season.

SK Brann is now on a divine quest to defeat Manchester United and qualify for the UWCL. I'll sleep well knowing Brann gets to be the team to send United out of this tournament. The Battalion will be victorious.

Surely this defense led by Matt Patricia will stand up to the end-of-game pressure by the Texas offense. What could go wrong?

Pardon my language, but that penalty decision was absolute horse hockey.

Thorns Supporters playing a sweet-sounding version of "When the Saints Go Marching In" and punctuating the end of each chorus with a vigorous "Fuck Seattle." Football is the best.

Almost unfair for Sheridan after that incredible save. NWSL After Dark comes for everyone, though.

A week removed from the EURO Final gave us time and space to think about what happened. We talked to Jacqui Oatley about: - How the Lionesses did it - What it took to beat Spain - What the Chloe Kelly statue pose should be - And much more! youtu.be/wThMQ6hIl_g?...

Final thoughts after a 2-0 Seattle Reign FC victory over ACFC: - Sally Menti was a beast out there - Fishlock for Ji changed the entire geometry of the match - If you don't come up with a laser shot or a great run into space for an open shot, you have almost no chance of beating Claudia Dickey

No mercy.

Laura waiting to bring on Lynn to run at a tired Alanna Kennedy is DIABOLICAL!

First half thoughts from Reign FC vs. ACFC: - Jónsdóttir already looks incredibly dangerous - Sally Menti played a strong, confident half - Who does Biyendolo come on for? Ji or Adames?

Italy are going for it. They do not want to face Gaupset

Offside. Handball never happened. Nothing to see here.

Italy scores early and Paredes gets hit in the face. Feels like we're heading toward 4-1.

Decent game from the Lionesses.

Switzerland made the Round of 16 in the 2015 and 2023 World Cups. They didn't make it out of the group in the last two EUROs. They now have: - Beney (18) - Schertenleib (19) - Wandeler (19) - Pilgrim (22) Have to look at them as an emerging power moving forward.

Those two touches from Esther were absolutely bonkers. What's anyone supposed to do against that?

Have enough people made "Magic City" jokes with MCFC playing in Atlanta yet? I don't care. Haaland and the boys are celebrating with lemon pepper wings later tonight. Let's go.

I can't lock in for NWSL yet because I'm prepping for our UWCL show tonight, but this song came up on the playlist, and I can't help but feel like it's fitting for the comebacks and underdog nature of Arsenal in this tournament. open.spotify.com/track/5mDEEf...

Never ever EVER FORGET WHO TOLD YOU EXACTLY HOW THIS UWCL FINAL WAS GOING TO GO ARSENAL, CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!!!!!!

Words can't express how bummed I am about missing so much of the World Sevens because of my day job. I finally have the chance to put the final on in the background while I'm doing admin stuff, and this is incredible.

What an absolute bonkers sport. At every level. In every league. It's just complete insanity so often.

UEFA is observing the international window for men’s footy. Which means that most of their stadia should be open. So tell me why only one of the UWCL first leg quarterfinal ties is being played in the bigger stadium.

4-1 Barcelona. Wolfsburg might keep it relatively close for the first hour or so, but Barcelona pulls away late.

Our guy @decespedes.bsky.social is all over the Challenge Cup coverage, and he'll be there tonight. I will ask him if he disclosed his anti-Barcelona bias to Giráldez before his question, tho. A full investigation on the next episode of ITC!

Yohannes is 17 and Sentnor is 21. Scary hours for the rest of the world when you add them to all the other USWNT attacking talent entering their prime.

Bunny over everything!!

Bunny Shaw is a goddamn legend.

Real Madrid and Redondo with an incredible "ball don't lie" moment to pull ahead after their last go-ahead goal was stolen by a horrendous refereeing decision. The #LigaF football gods had to intervene there.

No disrespect to Gotham FC's players, but I'm choosing to believe the club is doing a closed-door preseason match vs. Brann because they don't want the public to see their defense get cooked by Anna Aahjem and Signe Gaupset.

Rolfo pulls one back immediately and Bascu gets her second yellow to be sent off. This is the most insane sport in the world. #LigaF

YO DUDE HOLY FUCKING SHIT LEVANTE HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT

If you're not locked in, Levante is up 1-0 at Barcelona in the 65'. I think you should watch! www.dazn.com/en-us/home/8...

The crazy part about taking a lead vs. Barcelona is that you should celebrate the amazing achievement, but you also have to lock in as much as possible because multiple waves of amazing players are now pissed and want to beat you 4-1. #LigaF

Following up on what was reported by The Athletic, I can confirm that Seattle Reign was VERY CLOSE to finalizing a trade with Gotham for Crystal Dunn. Many thought the deal was done. I'm not sure why the deal didn't ultimately get across the finish line, however.

Lynn Biyendolo gives us the correct pronunciation of her new last name Phonetically: BEE-EN-DOE-LOW with the emphasis on the “DOE” #NWSL

Sam Staab putting y’all on notice at #NWSL Media Day, it’s CHICAGO STARS FC, she fixed the sign for the event 😆

Orlando at Washington in the penultimate week of the season. Let's go.

OSU coaching staff was DYING to give away this natty, but the most expensive roster in the country didn't let them. That'll do, pig. That'll do.