I think the biggest complement I would give is I would have killed to have this when I was team side

Futi is so sick. @johnspacemuller.com is a genius

Hell yeah. All of my LGBTQ friends are the dopest people I know.

If only England had one of the best dead ball strikers in history, who just so happens to be one of the best open play creative passers ever from his position as well. Might do well against a deep block…..

This is incredible

Through a game and a quarter the US re-press or counter pressure has been amazing

This was phenomenal. The work required for this is honestly incredible. Shouts out. Read this. It’s fucking fun.

The best World Cup tactic remains - “ball go in”

I just went 67-15. This seems completely insane. This team would destroy.

Mia Corbin with an absolute banger in the first half against Lexington in the USL final

I think the Pochettino stuff highlights a much larger and toxic problem with sports - people often forget the human element, the humanity of the people - players and staff. Everything becomes so focused, and intent, that people forget you’re dealing with actual lives.

I’m not super well versed on WNBA roster rules and mechanisms but can anyone explain why the Valks waived Martin?

Liam Rosenior’s “I realize it’s tough to be fired, but I’ve never been more fired up - here’s ten reasons why and a parting lesson” LinkedIn post is going to do numbers

I honestly think this is sneaky massive thing about having an analytics group connected to a coach - the pressure is enormous - “hey this is just a bit of randomness, keep going, try to exploit some edges but otherwise, no worries” can keep a coach so much more calm

A lot of times with muscular injuries, the warm up -> bench time -> back to the field can cause a flare up. Starting her means her muscles stay fully ready? My guess here

Conceded 13 shots inside the 18. 5 at the line or inside the 6 yard box. Just surprised here

The best. The league will miss you friend. I am fortunate my kids and family got the year we did with you

Ellie Jean probably doesn’t have that in the bag

.12 and .13 (FotMob) xG from open play in this game so far. Have to find the players that are going to create chances on both of these sides

Through 20 minutes Utah at 0.0 and Boston at……. .04

To quote @hollyanderson.bsky.social , the Kim Mulkey cosplay wasn’t cool when you were winning….

She’s an absolute gem of a human. The best. :)

Boston and Bay yesterday (FotMob data) - .04 xG per shot and .05 xG per shot respectively. For Boston, this follows week 1 where they were .04 as well.

On the other hand you idiot, maybe they’re just narrative machines

Did a workout today and trying to imagine a kicker doing front raises and lateral raises with 40s and cackling

Kickers are in absolute hell right now

*whispers* at some point should these performances be worrisome?

The story of the NWSL/USWNT was built on the strengths, abilities, and perseverance of thousands of black women across the landscape of American soccer. Teams really should be honoring them more. Also - it’s just smart business to resonate and connect with your black supporters. This isn’t hard

Something I think about maybe far too often is just how close the old Stoke teams were to an optimal playing style - they just never quite figured the meat wall out. What could have been

These guys need support because the majority of them don’t make enough money to strike for long at all - this isn’t like NFL, NBA etc. these are guys who love the game and play the game because they love it

If you want to talk about one of the biggest impacts of the NWSLPA it’s this - players feel comfortable enough with the protections to get to start the families they deserve. You heard so often from the prior generations of “having to choose” and while that still exists to a degree, it’s much less

Luke Spencer did excellent work with Taylor too. Awesome job to the group

Garland and Roberts in a battle for worst lawyer of the last 50 years and maybe ever.

If you’ve been to a Puerto Rican wedding (highly recommend) you’re just cheesing right now so big

I just hope @ariellecastillo.bsky.social (after the match this morning 😣) had the best time during halftime

Still grinning ear-to-ear from that halftime show. From the sugar plantations to shouting out every country in the Americas. Love that we got to witness that.

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga

The sugarcane field intro >>> #SuperBowlLX

If he brought out Daddy Yankee for Gasolina I would’ve hooted like an owl

Perfection 👏

In the offices at Bay we used to love debates like these - had certified ball knowers there. Another classic is most underrated (Angela Salem constantly got mentions and kudos there)

And this is a perfect example of how Sophie is a brilliant writer

Calibri…welcome to the resistance?

I see the US is testing the “how many hungover champions can play in one lineup” theory

She should be off. That’s an insane decision

Gift Monday needs to make her….presence felt right now

Here’s my take- the NWSL *can* keep players without raising the cap (my first vote is just raise the cap), but introducing/re-introducing “Right to Purchase” allocation money *thats tradeable*. We had it (and as far as I know this is the only time it was done in the league) when a Racing was formed

The bigger thing here is the USA is the hub of commercial and endorsement activity for women’s sports currently - by a significant margin

This is an excellent thread that begins to hint at the problem of hiring coaches - I have said many times it is THE HARDEST thing from my team side career. It’s hard to judge, hard to gauge, I would re do every process if I could and even then I wouldn’t feel confident. This is all so amorphous

Oooooh hopping in this is fun - I actually think the discourse on CotY is fascinating - but in a different manner than being discussed - how do you separate what V did from a roster construction standpoint with the current discussion of CotY?