KC Current Injury Report for quarterfinal vs. Gotham: OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Michelle Cooper (Foot), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Kristen Hamilton (Hip) 
 QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga (Hip) 
 #KCBaby

Kinda love that Spirit had defenders take their first two PKs

Kingsbury vs. Bloomer is probably the best GK matchup in terms of penalty stopping that a neutral could ask for

Probs should have planned for this!

If none of the subject matter experts are trans women, what are we doing?

#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to media at Audi Field during the halftime break. Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:

Filed for future use.

Spirit fammmmmm here is your Starting 11 for the quarterfinals!! Heavy hitters in this lineup, Kouassi, Monday, Bethune, Cantore.

Would it really be a playoff match at Audi if it doesn’t go to extra time?

DEEBO COMIN! @bootspod.bsky.social

8 minutes of stoppage time here at audi field one full bluey episode plus credits

Needing to see low wage workers perform “joy” to make customers feel better about shopping there sounds like something else to me 🙃

Something about the She/Her in Berman’s signature line when talking about this topic seems antithetical.

Let’s get into the email! My reply is in the post after this. ☺️

Might get some use out of this I think

mary earps:

Big Shamrock now has 38 yellow cards in WSL play

Today I spoke with my ticket rep, who I’ll keep anon. They said, not verbatim, that the teams have been suggested to not put out more statements to stay in alignment with the NWSLPA and league FO. I let them know that the statements were insufficient and the community needs them to speak UP. 1/?

“It’s just unfortunate that players like Barbra have to go through that harassment when they bring so much joy to their cities and communities. These are wonderful women. And this is the playoffs, which is the most exciting time of the year.” -Vlatko on recent transphobic rhetoric(? From me)

"When we play at home there's this certain amount of belief that we're going to do this and we're going to come out on top." -Vlatko on playing at CPKC Stadium (? from Jillian Carroll Letrinko)

According to coach Vlatko Andonovski, Temwa Chawinga and Bia both sat out of training today. The Current play next in the #NWSL Playoffs on Sunday. #KCBaby

"Health is a big question mark. Both Temwa and Bia were not in training. Hopefully we will be able to get them back by Sunday" -Vlatko on the health of his top two attackers (? from @thadbell.bsky.social)

This is just mean

The Black Women’s Player Collective has dropped a statement as well this morning on their Instagram in light of the recent comments made this week.

CALLING ALL STUDENTS 🗣️   $25 standing room only tickets are available for Nov. 9! Must have an .edu email to reedem.   🎟️ Buy here: bit.ly/StudentOffer11…

are renewables better for the environment than fossil fuels? yes. is it cheaper? also yes. is it less dangerous to extract? yes, significantly. but you've gotta understand if we switched, the people who are currently wealthy would not be as wealthy

" The Washington Spirit stands firmly in its commitment to fostering a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment for every athlete who steps onto the pitch and every member of its organization and community"

As of 9:40pm I have a statement from the Washington Spirit on Elizabeth Eddy and Jennifer Sey's comments from earlier this week and they said as follows. ( Cont)

Spirit fans.... Pay attention. i have an update for you. Please hold

FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Illinois, 25-11, 25-15, 25-14. The Huskers move to 23-0. That's now 14 straight sweeps for the Huskers and 43 straight set victories. Andi Jackson had a career night and went 1.000 tonight with 9 kills on 9 swings. Huskers hit .488 overall.

Crying in the club, I’ve yelled into the void as a fan for a long time and never gotten answers. To be able to ask my club the hard questions even if it’s not the answers I’m looking for i feel a sense of completion that i at least did the work to ask them at all.

Has been an HONOR to take on this role and work with such a dope and original organization. I thank you and @skyfyefutbol.bsky.social and @ebonic25.bsky.social for the opportunity.

I just wanna take a moment to say how proud I am of @thombomb816.bsky.social and @risswillett.bsky.social for asking their organizations a hard question. Watching y'all kill it this season has been my highlight for SBFC for 2025. Okay, back to dealing with these kids.

In my limited experience, people who freeze in the face of medical emergencies around them are typically not good leaders.

Editorial cartoon: Don't bread on me. Enjoy :)

Inbox 📰: KC Current midfielder and captain Lo’eau LaBonta extends her contract with the club through 2028. “Lo has been a staple of the Kansas City Current since the beginning, and we are excited to extend her time here,” said general manager Caitlin Carducci.

A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor. A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.

stopped at Bojangles for breakfast this morning but they were out of hashbrowns

a lot of people are quoting this and saying things like “standing up for trans rights is a winning political strategy” and while I agree with this, win or lose standing up for trans rights is important - no, vital - because it’s the right thing to do.

Riley Gaines would have found a way to help Cuomo finish fifth

"Woke" is giving us USWNT vs. Thailand tonight, my goodness.

Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.

2026 Primary Woke Wave

Retweeted by Riley Gaines is hilarious TO ME!

dick cheney was so racist that he literally died to make sure he never saw a muslim man elected as mayor of new york

inshallah others of his ilk show similar determination to their cause

The most important takeaway is that "the price of World Cup tickets is too damn high" is a winning campaign message

Episode 31 of the @tealkc.bsky.social, one of your favorite KC Current podcasts, is available now! Coleman, Kristian, & I recap the win & the results of Decision Day, look ahead to the playoffs, & more! Thanks for listening! #KCBaby open.spotify.com/episode/470c...