there are some tremendous young 10s in the league but Niehues is one of the most interesting because it's not "creative passing" at the center of her game

sophie schmidt back in her "clutch time striker" role killin' it

what a Sentnor shotmap should look like

Orlando still feels just way too top-heavy. If they don't have Banda, Marta, and Ovalle all healthy and playing at least two of the three together they just don't seem to have enough.

I feel like the entire NWLS in the last seven days has been trying to compress both the table and the MVP race into a giant shrug

that was a really good example of The Ally Sentnor Striker Experiment (derogatory)

Me thinking about my life choices.

wow these ION matches tonight are not, uh, exactly sending the league's best

I'd say "hey you people could be watching the NWSL right now!" but also North Carolina is playing like France (derogatory)

You're absolutely right, Laura — I should have considered that sitting in a low block for 30 minutes invites a lot of pressure, giving opponents more opportunities to shoot. Let's work on how we can improve the team's tactics, together. Would you like a list of alternative ways to defend a lead?

With the World Cup final in New Jersey, Soccer Fever is sweeping the area!!!

karli lema go vroom

Portland's xG vs actual goals is reverting to the mean in a HURRY

oh liv no

“I mean, I woke up a little congested, I'm not gonna lie." -Hal Hershfelt Hal and Gabby talked a lot about the air quality and pitch, and how it impacted them the following day.

Filed for future use.

oh they gave fishel a make-a-wish penalty. that's almost more insulting

Lindsey Heaps already bringing that World Cup 2023 magic to the Sums

anyone know a good CBS access link while I'm on my computer with TVpass getting shut down?

The Chaos Children

Temwa Chawinga against Luisa Agudelo a real "welcome to the league" moment. for Temwa

the chaos children with the goal! Look at that final third decision-making from Gia Corley!

Ambitious for a newly promoted side!

Marion Tissue

did anyone get video of the ref-cam of the Lavelle goal?

I see Rose Lavelle decided to just go Peak Zidane mode this match, wow

i wouldn’t wanna play soccer

Arsenal have made a brilliant start to the transfer window. Man City are subtly adding to their title-winning side. Chelsea have added good pieces, despite some setbacks. London City are making a statement. Tottenham are recruiting well. What about Man Utd?

YOU BE THE JUDGE

well that's class of them

I guess they couldn't fully sign Falk, which makes sense, as she was pretty clearly top-club-ready

She is going to be a serious signing for wherever she ends up. The comedy outcome is her going to Chelsea and basically be a swap with her and JRK.

I would adore Diani in the NWSL. like more than any other player on the market except maybe Putellas.

I don't have any sound so this match is kind of surreal but what is happening? Are both teams playing without midfields so it looks like an NBA game on purpose? just chance after chance after chance

I mean yeah lol

that sure felt like a Portland Thorns xG Reversion To The Mean kind of match, how on earth were no goals scored

gotta love Sam Meza proving Jill Loyden right

if you're missing soccer today no you're not — reign v. thorns, 4pm (espn) — summit v. dash, 7pm (victory+)

absolutely outrageous strike

I just cannot get into complaining that the final four teams at the world cup are all really good teams who've played good football (or chaotically entertaining football) If they'd played like Switzerland and made the semis, I'd complain, but complaining on BEHALF of Switzerland? no chance

huh, looks like San Diego could really use a combination finisher/creator who plays in the middle and who may or may not have a leg injury of some kind

writing the newsletter

Mandy McGlynn, welcome to the Wishing You Could Forget July 10th club

midge purce pushed turbo

Lo'eau...........

Jordyn Bloomer Playing Out The Back is maybe not the solution to Louisville's woes

y’all. Y’all. Y’ALL.

I did it I wrote the article wish me luck Lionel Messi is the GOAT, Ronaldo is not, why just about every statistical analyst agress www.expectinggoals.com/p/messi-rona...