Avaani Prakash (Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory)

If the noise of Claudia Martinez being sold to the NWSL is real, I’m very happy for her. Since her apparition two years ago in the Conmebol u-17, I only saw one similar player in my lifetime watching woso: Linda Caicedo. Big fan of her, hope she smash it

Going to be trying something different this year. Analysing football through the lens of Denver Summit, ahead of their inaugural season. Two articles up already, one on Jasmine Aikey. Among other things, her hold-up play stands out. Let me know what you think summit-review.ghost.io/first-impres...

"It’s hard, if not completely impossible, to spin the deal as a positive for the NWSL, or for the Portland Thorns." But what does Sam Coffey's departure from the Thorns mean for Manchester City — and the #NWSL? @secondball.bsky.social breaks it down. equalizersoccer.com/2026/01/16/w...

Caroline Weir is one of the most complete No.10s you will see in the game.

Keira Barry was the only England player that stood out to me in their U23s recent loss to the U.S. Played on the right wing. If Bay signed her I'd be interested to know what it meant for Lema and whether they see her as a striker.

Emma Sears volley practice… When she gets that first volley goal for club or country, we’ll know why 😏🚀 🎥 IG/douglasperformancetraining

Two fullbacks I loved when watching basically every WSL game I could get my eyes on a few years ago. Neville for her aggression and ability to play any position, and a great story of progressing up the ranks and actually making it. Mayling for her crossing ability.

The Left Foot of Destiny

Messiah Bright matches her real-life total for 2025 in my first friendly in charge of Houston Dash. Alozie with assists for both. FM has become very complicated over the years but this was fun. Considering signing Mandy Freeman and an offer is there for freebie Tziarra King. Puntigam off to Brighton

Every damn year with the NWSL, brings excitement and opportunity and oh fuck more new wells to fall down backwards tripping over the big shoes in the clown costume

Enjoyed some Ninja, with City beating Victory in the Melbourne derby. A-League really does deserve full professionalism. Lots of quality players coming through all the time and a lifestyle that a lot of players are attracted to. Here's my brief match report

Who could be Emma Hayes' next USWNT call-up in 2026? My latest for @equalizersoccer.bsky.social 👇 equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/22/w...

Emma Hayes isn't afraid to call up new talent to the #USWNT 🇺🇸 Eight players from the #NWSL could make their mark on the senior national team sooner rather than later, writes @secondball.bsky.social. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/22/w...

My fave African players as a kid. First is Mustapha Hadji. I got a VHS (!) of '98 World Cup highlights, saw this goal 🤤 & Morocco beating Scotland 3-0. Hadji was a superstar to me. Played alongside compatriot Youssef Chippo at Coventry, leading some Cov fans to wear fezzes youtu.be/nAqXbXc3Jlw?...

DCL reminding us all of the good times

Forgot to come back to these...Got KC & Angel City. Right ballpark on Washington, Orlando, Seattle, Utah, Chicago. North Carolina a lot worse than expected while Louisville were a nice surprise, hence why Yanez was my coach of the year

Jenna Nighswonger may no longer be in the plans at Arsenal. But before she finds her next spot, she needs to solidify her position, writes @secondball.bsky.social. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read Blair's latest analysis! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/15/j...

Doing some research, found this old game from 12 years ago, Hibernian vs Hamilton. Hibs win 4-1. Claire Emslie scores their first and third, sets up Caroline Weir for the second, and Weir assists the fourth. Wonder what happened to them? www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLjW...

I saw Bourne Identity when it came out and 99% convinced myself that Michael Ballack did some acting on the side.

My favourite Caroline Weir goal recently. The movement into space, the first touch and swivel, and the curl on that shot into the top corner. A stunning strike, a Weir classic.

La Cabra talking about her time playing at Man City. "Quite structured in how we played." Compares it with Real Madrid where "you can go to that side of the pitch if you want". youtu.be/cN_uhOf-FFQ?...

Full episode with Sam and Caroline on YouTube or wherever you get your podcast: 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN_u... 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Lots said, but always got to try and read between the lines with these introductory pressers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fipo...

Nighswonger on the move? My hope is she goes somewhere not only for minutes, but to play attacking mid. Did a job at left-back to break in at Gotham, but not a natural & height is always going to be a target. She has a lovely left foot, can be a game-changer, not a squad player, for a few NWSL sides

My report on the USWNT U-23's win over England, and specifically the difference in attacking levels between the two sides that defined the game. wosoreport.com/2025/12/02/c...

My thoughts on football: The game and how to play it Rambling through some ideas on my favourite sport. Calling on experiences playing, scouting, coaching, reading, writing, watching and listening. wosoreport.com/2025/11/26/m...

There was a time when the Thorns' standards were probably maintained by likes of Sinclair, Sauebrunn, Klingenberg, Dunn, Menges, and the team all but picked itself. Could get away with internal promotions, unproven coaches. But I think they need more direction now.

An excellent dissection of Esther Gonzalez and what makes her so dangerous, including her movement and heading technique, both of which are exemplary.

Game-changing moment. Can't blame goalies, it's autocrat coaches through recent history telling players to do something utterly counterintuitive in the name of "trust the process". Crossing a busy road to pick up a tenner.

Worst pass in footy, that. Goalie short to a midfielder back to goal, marked, centre-backs split. Hospital ball.

Raheem Sterling was the key player in England's Euro 20 run. He was messed around & forgotten about quickly after. Everything I've seen from Bellingham puts him in the Zidane category; make room for him because he'll win you a game. But the room does seem to feel a bit smaller when they aren't white

Leading Louisville to their best year yet. 🔥 That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.

Weir's volley reminded me of this. Same energy re: thump, home fans bewildered. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqzN...

26. Stand out is Stadio Italia in Sorrento when I was young. Sorrento v Sangiustese. Italian fourth division I think. Small, but the away fans made big noise. Some home fans sitting on the matchday programmes in lieu of proper seats (cold concrete was the alternative). Strange, beautiful experience.

Exhibit A, explaining why Scotland must be the NWSL's next expansion team youtu.be/73cVhK9qL1o?...

98 was when I got into footy. My mate told me to support Leeds. First game attended was a win over Charlton, Hasselbaink became my first favourite player. Watched highlights of the World Cup, saw Scotland battered by Morocco of Hadji, Chippo. Instantly needed to know more about the world game.

Best goal I've seen a Scotland player score, absolutely stunning.

Orlando happy to play long to no-one, play the game in Gotham's half, put pressure on and create something from a turnover of possession. I'd say they won the first half battle as we've seen little of Gotham's myriad creative players.

Remember reading an interview with Shaw in SheKicks (now HerGoal) where she talked about growing up playing lots of street football & believe she also said started out as a midfielder...it shows. Cannonball it at her and she'll find some body part, chest thigh foot head, to keep it in her vicinity!

Bunny Shaw's first touch is as good as you'll find among centre forwards. Can make it stick in a few different ways.

One to watch for sure

Happened in Celtic men's v Rangers, 2019. Celtic launched it out of touch to put pressure on from the first whistle. Won the game 2-0. Luis Enrique didn't invent this and it's not new. It's a tactic to use intermittently, as it's very easy for opposition to cotton on to.

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Bright can play. Needs ball into box. Dash one of the most patient attacking teams in the league. She can get 5-10 per season but only with service. Outside of that, a good target striker who knows how to use her body, good touch, works hard. Don't confuse stats and outcomes, she can play.

Goodwin has ran the line as best she can, lacking quality service or link up with teammates. Some nice runs, but this isn't her game. Ultimately I see her as an Ellen White type, playing the width of the posts. She'll require more cross balls to attack (London City have played 4 all game, per BBC).

Precheur bringing player-marking defensive style from PSG to London City. It's rare to see in football today. Brazil and Wolfsburg perhaps the only recent exponents at the top level? Feels like Arsenal have figured it out as the game has gone on, but wouldn't surprise me if most WSL teams struggled

For all the new signings, the London City player I'm most intrigued by this season is Izzy Goodwin. 22-year-old striker who scored loads in the English second tier.

The Vlatko Andonovski conundrum For @equalizersoccer.bsky.social I explore why Vlatko Andonovski has been such a success back in the NWSL with Kansas City Current having fallen flat with the USWNT equalizersoccer.com/2025/09/05/t...