Challah time. Happy New Year!

Anyways…

Clearly league play only matters if that league is in Europe. And international play only matters if it’s in Europe. Otherwise it’s completely equitable. Do I have this right?

Banda not being top 10 is crazy to me.

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...

The NWSL Shield is like Schrödinger’s trophy - it both matters and doesn’t matter, depending on who you ask 😂

It's another beautiful night for women's soccer at CPKC Stadium. The Kansas City Current host the Seattle Reign for a 6:30 p.m. CT match. With a win, the Current capture the 2025 #NWSL Shield.

Every time I rewatch Buffy I hate Xander more in a way I didn’t know was possible

Takes one to know one

A true leader on and off the field. Paige Monaghan used her pregame interview to recognize the Reign medical staff who helped Savannah DeMelo last weekend and to send Utah’s thoughts to Sav and the Racing squad.

And that’s the NWSL, baby!

My acupuncturist told me he thought I was a Capricorn and I’m honestly so offended!

A little #NWSL news from today's presser with Jessica Berman

And the two follow-up questions

Full answer from NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman regarding the league's responses to the respective medical incidents regarding Savy King and Savannah DeMelo.

Yes

Admitting that they learned lessons from the handling of the Savy King incident is a step forward.

This wasn’t the exact order of the phrasing. Not to defend, but I think it’s important to have the whole context of the answer. From my perspective, I thought she was making it clear that player safety is the number one concern and confirming that the business challenges do not supersede that.

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...

After finding plenty of success in Italy, Lisa Boattin is ready to try her hand at the NWSL — and hopes to help Houston push for the playoffs. She spoke exclusively with @jennatonelli.bsky.social about adjusting to the #NWSL, the EUROs and much more! ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2025/09/17/f...

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...

Nearly every result fell Gotham's way for two weeks. Still waiting for one (for the right reasons) Every result matters now. 6 points from 2nd and 5 points from below the line. Buckle up.

Gotham finishes the match week in THIRD! From barely hanging onto the 8th spot to top four - and that’s the #NWSL, baby!

📰 Gotham FC standout and #NWSL Rookie of the Year contender Sarah Schupansky has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.

Sending all our love to Savannah DeMelo 💜

Props to @jennatonelli.bsky.social for asking Lisa a question in Italian, she looked thrilled to be able to speak about the match in her native language.

Correct decision. Sending all my love and thoughts to Savannah, her family, and the players.

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The Bills have more points (30) than Justin Fields has passing yards (27) a few seconds into the fourth quarter

Sandstorm at Bills Jets - @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social is inevitable

Back at CPKC Stadium for a top-of-the-table #NWSL matchup between the Kansas City Current and Washington Spirit. Follow along if you’d like.

That’ll do ☺️

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...

In a moment where player value is a bit all over the place as it adjusts to the growing investment and interest in women’s soccer, this is excellent business from Angel City. $85k is a steal for a player who is a real difference maker both defensively and in playmaking.

Jason gets it.

I think it’s fair to say that Nealy is a Gotham FC legend. A real bummer to see her leave, but with declining playing time and an opportunity at Angel City, the move could provide the spark her career needs to level up. She’s a great person and she will be missed. I’m never changing my cover photo.

🚨 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 forward Princess Ademiluyi to Gainbridge Super League side Fort Lauderdale United FC. The loan agreement runs through the end of the calendar year and includes a mutual option to extend through the end of the 2025-26 Super League campaign.

The score = the age of the kicker. Meant to be.

TELL ME WHY I WAS PACING AROUND MY APARTMENT LIKE IT WAS THE EFFING SUPER BOWL OMGOMG GO BILS!!!!!!

📰: Andy Spence will serve as acting head coach for #GothamFC on Sunday with Juan Carlos Amorós suspended for yellow card accumulation.

Angel City spent about $600,000 in total asset value to acquire the pick they used to select Alyssa Thompson. Given how much transfer fees have increased since then, they've arguably lost money on her with inflation, despite her improving significantly as a player and entering her early prime years.

Listen I don’t want to tell anyone how to run their business but less than a mil is generational fleecing.

🚨Gotham FC has agreed to a deal to sign England youth national team forward Princess Ademiluyi from West Ham United for an undisclosed transfer fee. ➡️According to a source, Ademiluyi is likely to be loaned out through the end of the year.

Gotham FC’s first league win in 69 days. Nice.

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Girl I get it but like do you wanna win?

Patron saint of assists