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"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.” My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league. More below:
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Is the Sports Draft Obsolete?
With the players association’s new collective bargaining agreement, the National Women’s Soccer League became the first major league in American sports to abolish the college draft.
https://www.thenation.com/?post_type=article&p=548558
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🔉🇺🇸 This week on Full Time -- it's a Lily Yohannes +
@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social
reunion interview! Catching up on life after the commitment to the
#USWNT
, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more. Listen wherever you get your pods ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
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make sure to check out Takashi's article!! super interesting, detailed breakdown of the nwsl draft removal. honored to be included!
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"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.” My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league. More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
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Is the Sports Draft Obsolete?
With the players association’s new collective bargaining agreement, the National Women’s Soccer League became the first major league in American sports to abolish the college draft.
https://www.thenation.com/?post_type=article&p=548558
7 months ago
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The Nation Magazine
7 months ago
Our famed justice correspondent, Elie Mystal, finally has a newsletter of his own. Subscribe here for free, the first edition gets released Friday!
www.thenation.com/elie/
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My latest for
@hudsonriverblue.com
! Always a privilege to cover Brooklyn FC and the historic inaugural season they've been having so far. More on their first match of 2025 below:
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Hudson River Blue
8 months ago
Featuring:
@andrewkleigh.bsky.social
@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social
@markradigan.bsky.social
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@takashiversace.bsky.social
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I am extremely grateful for this opportunity! I am very excited to have landed at MassLive Sports for the summer and can not wait for all the work and experiences I will have up in Massachusetts.
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🚨New kit drop alert🚨 How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over
@hudsonriverblue.com
…👀
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This means a lot coming from a journalist of
@theolloydhughes.bsky.social
standing. Preciate the love and glad you enjoyed the piece! 🇧🇷💃🏽
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One of the most exciting players to watch out for this upcoming NWSL season! I am so grateful I was able to talk with her and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes on the pitch this year🤝
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Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
@takashiversace.bsky.social
talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
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From Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
We talk to Gotham's new superstar signing, and look at what the Brazil international – and 2024 Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee – will bring to the team this season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gabi-portilho-journey-gotham-fc-nwsl-brazil/
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Three former Gotham players that left this offseason have been named to the USWNT roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup: -Crystal Dunn(PSG) -Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal) -Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash) Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..👀
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Big news for Gotham FC fans!! On Wednesday morning, the club announced: "The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC: 'I’m back.'" More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
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"I'm Back": Midge Purce re-signs with Gotham FC
The 2023 NWSL Championship MVP returns to Gotham on a new one-year contract and hopes to bounce back from the torn ACL she suffered early in 2024.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-returns-to-gotham-fc-contract-2025-uswnt/
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The man(20-year old)that silenced TQL Stadium a few months ago is prepping for his third MLS season. Were Mitja Ilenič’s playoff heroics enough to take homegrown talent Trayvon Gray’s spot in the starting 11 though? More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
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2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-york-city-fc-player-preview-mitja-ilenic/
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Up next in our
@newyorkcityfc.com
Player Previews: Mitja Ilenič The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
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2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-york-city-fc-player-preview-mitja-ilenic/
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Finally, some good news for Gotham this offseason: Midge Purce will be back after signing an extension through 2025:
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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One of my favorites on the team and a neighborhood hero! Go check out what
@matthewmangam.bsky.social
has to write about Gray for this upcoming season🤝
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Type of stuff you see at the store when you just got a check and trying to spend money responsibly…
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8 months ago
The Gotham FC exodus picks up steam with Crystal Dunn to PSG made official Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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Hectic day for all my Gotham fans, make sure to catch up on the flurry of news this past week below!
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Official: Jenna Nighswonger signs to Arsenal with an undisclosed fee agreed upon between both clubs. Nighswonger now joins the likes of Girma and Kerolin as NWSL standouts taking their talents across the pond. More on the transfer below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighsw...
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Jenna Nighswonger signs with Arsenal
The United States international officially inked a deal with the Gunners in a permanent transfer.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighswonger-signs-with-arsenal/
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It's official: USWNT star fullback Jenna Nighswonger leaves Gotham FC for
@arsenalwomen.bsky.social
🇬🇧 Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
with the story ⬇️
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Jenna Nighswonger signs with Arsenal
The United States international officially inked a deal with the Gunners in a permanent transfer.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighswonger-signs-with-arsenal/
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Another(yes, another) Gotham FC Transfer Update! The Goths inked a two-year contract with UCLA Bruin Sofia Cook today. Make sure to catch up on all the rumors and confirmed transfers below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-tr...
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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Crystal Dunn leaves Gotham FC 🦇:
@jennatonelli.bsky.social
with the scoop,
@takashiversace.bsky.social
with the update ⬇️
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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Alex Rando made just 17 appearances for
#NYCFCII
in 2024, but he has a 83.4% pass completion rate, and his 4.3 saves per 90' was third-best in the league Is the 23-y-o ready to play a role in the First Team? Read more here in the Player Preview from
@takashiversace.bsky.social
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2025 New York City Player Preview: Alex Rando
The New York City native was in the 99% for saves at NYCFC II but has yet to see any First Team minutes. Will he climb the goalkeeper totem-pole this season?
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-york-city-player-fc-preview-alex-rando/
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Our 2025
@newyorkcityfc.com
previews march on with Alex Rando: Here’s why
@takashiversace.bsky.social
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2025 New York City Player Preview: Alex Rando
The New York City native was in the 99% for saves at NYCFC II but has yet to see any First Team minutes. Will he climb the goalkeeper totem-pole this season?
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-york-city-player-fc-preview-alex-rando/
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9 months ago
Some Gotham FC news: GK Michelle Betos retires Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
with the Gotham Transfer Tracker ⬇️
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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“If the Ivy League started offering scholarships…it would probably become one of the bigger conferences in the country, because what the Ivy League offers is second to none.” Happy to have finally got this piece out! Read more below:
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Should the Ivy League Pay Its Student Athletes?
With the rise in Name, Image, and Likeness compensation for NCAA student athletes, a 70-year-old Ivy League policy may be holding the league back more than ever.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/ivy-league-pay-student-athletes-ncaa/
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Late-breaking
#GothamFC
transfer news: The bats sign standout UCLA goalkeeper Ryan Campbell Late-breaking
#GothamFC
transfer rumor: Is Midge Purce on her way out???
@takashiversace.bsky.social
has more in the Gotham Transfer Tracker ⬇️
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all Goths transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-transfer-tracker-all-2025-news-and-rumors/
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So hyped for this, go check it out!
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CONFIRMED: BKFC 🛫 ITALY! My latest on
@brooklynfc.bsky.social
recent announcement. Schedule will be posted as soon as it is confirmed.
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Brooklyn FC to play friendlies in Italy before USL Super League resumes
After entering the mid-season break leading the USL Super League, Brooklyn FC will look to stay sharp with a series of tune-up matches in Italy.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-fc-leave-for-italy-before-usl-superleague-play-resumes/
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They know how to do it at
@brooklynfc.bsky.social
: The USL Super League-leading women are heading to Italy for some mid-season friendlies Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
with the details ⬇️
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Brooklyn FC to play friendlies in Italy before USL Super League play resumes
After entering the mid-season break leading the USL Super League, Brooklyn FC will look to stay sharp with a series of tune-up matches in Italy.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-fc-leave-for-italy-before-usl-superleague-play-resumes/
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10 months ago
2024 Final Grades: Malachi Jones The sophomore from Lipscomb University was one of
#NYCFC's
most exciting players to watch in 2024, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal if he's to level up Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
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NYCFC 2024 Final Grades: Malachi Jones
The sophomore from Lipscomb University was one of New York City FC's most exciting players to watch in 2024, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal if he's to level up.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2024-final-grades-malachi-jones/
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Brooklyn FC closed out the Fall 2024 season in style on Saturday, with a third-straight road win to put them 6 points clear at the top of the USL Superleague table. My latest for
@hudsonriverblue.com
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https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/isabel-cox-scores-birthday-goal-to-gift-bkfc-sixth-straight-win-2/
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Nikki Giovanni forever.
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Brooklyn FC remain atop the table with fifth straight win The 3-0 win at Lexington SC puts
@brooklynfc.bsky.social
five points clear in the first place spot of the USL Super League – here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
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Brooklyn FC remain atop the table with fifth straight win
The 3-0 win at Lexington SC puts Brooklyn FC five points clear in the first place spot of the USL Super League.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-fc-remains-atop-the-table-with-fifth-straight-win-2/
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@matthewmangam.bsky.social
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@markradigan.bsky.social
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New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings 📉 The numbers are poor in your final player ratings of the season — what did you expect? At least Justin Haak ends 2024 on a high note after getting your vote for Player of the Match. Here's
@takashiversace.bsky.social
with more ⤵️
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New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings
The numbers are poor in your final player ratings of the season — what did you expect? At least Justin Haak ends 2024 on a high note after getting your vote for Player of the Match.
https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/new-york-city-vs-red-bulls-player-ratings-eastern-conference-semifinal-mls-cup-playoffs-november-23-2024/
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Still feeling that hangover from Saturday’s loss? Don’t blame you.
@hudsonriverblue.bsky.social
readers gave us some of the lowest player ratings we’ve seen in a very long time….Read more below on POTM Justin Haak and the few positives to take away from the 2-0 loss:
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This will take a little getting used to but let’s ride🫡🩵
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