Jason Anderson
@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social
Now: Scout for Crux Football, researcher/writer for Transfer Flow | Then: Pro Soccer Wire/USA TODAY Sports, Red United, Filibuster, Plex Weather | Sandstorm enthusiast, shoe purchaser
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It's Personal News Notes App post time.
(ok actually it was time weeks ago, but it is still also time now)
(ok actually it was time weeks ago, but it is still also time now)
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Just saw Triple Espresso in the same room for the first time since the Olympics - Trinity Rodman hadn’t seen Mal Swanson in months and can confirm there was literal jumping up and down
January 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Just saw Triple Espresso in the same room for the first time since the Olympics - Trinity Rodman hadn’t seen Mal Swanson in months and can confirm there was literal jumping up and down
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Dunn having to play left back was often framed by fans as coaches being disrespectful to her, but I think it was the opposite. The team had 6 or 7 S-tier talents, and USWNT managers wanted to get all of them on the field at the same time. The other ones weren't good enough to play LB. Dunn was.
January 29, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Dunn having to play left back was often framed by fans as coaches being disrespectful to her, but I think it was the opposite. The team had 6 or 7 S-tier talents, and USWNT managers wanted to get all of them on the field at the same time. The other ones weren't good enough to play LB. Dunn was.
There are 2 plays I think of first when I think of Crystal Dunn.
The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal.
Not much context needed, it's just magic.
The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal.
Not much context needed, it's just magic.
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM
There are 2 plays I think of first when I think of Crystal Dunn.
The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal.
Not much context needed, it's just magic.
The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal.
Not much context needed, it's just magic.
What's going wrong with Maryland wbb is not enough of you are rooting for them or for me, a person who just wants them to win 100% of their basketball games for the rest of my life
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 AM
What's going wrong with Maryland wbb is not enough of you are rooting for them or for me, a person who just wants them to win 100% of their basketball games for the rest of my life
The intentional singular/plural disagreement in these tax provider ads is turning me into Bane, a society allowing this cannot continue
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The intentional singular/plural disagreement in these tax provider ads is turning me into Bane, a society allowing this cannot continue
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How do you add tactical context to football data?
For futi, it starts with a phase of play model.
For futi, it starts with a phase of play model.
Introducing phases of play
Context is everything
futiapp.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
How do you add tactical context to football data?
For futi, it starts with a phase of play model.
For futi, it starts with a phase of play model.
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Benfica doing a Jimmy Glass
January 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Benfica doing a Jimmy Glass
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Some of your fave high impact players might not officially be High Impact Players… and how that's part of the problem 📈
Sam sat down with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social's Tori Huster to discuss concerns around the High Impact Rule and its criteria.
Sam sat down with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social's Tori Huster to discuss concerns around the High Impact Rule and its criteria.
January 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Some of your fave high impact players might not officially be High Impact Players… and how that's part of the problem 📈
Sam sat down with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social's Tori Huster to discuss concerns around the High Impact Rule and its criteria.
Sam sat down with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social's Tori Huster to discuss concerns around the High Impact Rule and its criteria.
Gotham produced 1.86 xG in 300 minutes in the playoffs last season.
It's an article rather than a post, but they're built to be antagonists rather than protagonists. That doesn't make them villains, but it does make them vulnerable when a team says "no YOU have the ball" like Corinthians did.
It's an article rather than a post, but they're built to be antagonists rather than protagonists. That doesn't make them villains, but it does make them vulnerable when a team says "no YOU have the ball" like Corinthians did.
Among the ways to lose a knockout game of soccer:
Possession: Gotham 68.4%, Corinthians 31.6
xG: Gotham 1.22, Corinthians 0.69
Total shots: Gotham 20, Corinthians 9
Shots off target: Gotham 13, Corinthians 4
Shots blocked: Gotham 6, Corinthians 3
Shots on target: Corinthians 2, Gotham 1
Possession: Gotham 68.4%, Corinthians 31.6
xG: Gotham 1.22, Corinthians 0.69
Total shots: Gotham 20, Corinthians 9
Shots off target: Gotham 13, Corinthians 4
Shots blocked: Gotham 6, Corinthians 3
Shots on target: Corinthians 2, Gotham 1
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Gotham produced 1.86 xG in 300 minutes in the playoffs last season.
It's an article rather than a post, but they're built to be antagonists rather than protagonists. That doesn't make them villains, but it does make them vulnerable when a team says "no YOU have the ball" like Corinthians did.
It's an article rather than a post, but they're built to be antagonists rather than protagonists. That doesn't make them villains, but it does make them vulnerable when a team says "no YOU have the ball" like Corinthians did.
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All I’ve been told so far is Lavelle “left the game with a head injury.” No further details at this time.
Most importantly, asking for updates on Rose Lavelle. Will update if I get any info.
January 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
All I’ve been told so far is Lavelle “left the game with a head injury.” No further details at this time.
Everyone's gonna gesture at AKB, but watch how Howell & McCaskill deal with Andressa Alves' sacrificial run. IMO Howell shouldn't be making a hand-off here, McCaskill is reacting as the ball's being struck. That opens the window for the pass.
It was one of the only bits of defending GFC had to do and... welp
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Everyone's gonna gesture at AKB, but watch how Howell & McCaskill deal with Andressa Alves' sacrificial run. IMO Howell shouldn't be making a hand-off here, McCaskill is reacting as the ball's being struck. That opens the window for the pass.
Wasn't really a coin flip I don't think (haven't seen xG figures yet for today but I'd expect a healthy Bats edge), but sometimes the rent comes due.
Two things can be true:
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
Gotham scored off their biggest chance of the match, fairly consistent with their season. A 54% conversion rate on great chances is probably unsustainable, but Gotham's finishing can stay bonkers longer than you can stay solvent.
January 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Wasn't really a coin flip I don't think (haven't seen xG figures yet for today but I'd expect a healthy Bats edge), but sometimes the rent comes due.
"We'll probably play three minutes due to that stoppage..."
(referee blows in the exact cadence for full time)
"Well! That is it!"
(referee decides to play on anyway???)
(referee blows in the exact cadence for full time)
"Well! That is it!"
(referee decides to play on anyway???)
January 28, 2026 at 2:29 PM
"We'll probably play three minutes due to that stoppage..."
(referee blows in the exact cadence for full time)
"Well! That is it!"
(referee decides to play on anyway???)
(referee blows in the exact cadence for full time)
"Well! That is it!"
(referee decides to play on anyway???)
Your NWSL watchers who also follow MLS know the long, brutal history of strong teams not being prepared for knockout tournament play against a motivated opponent in January.
But usually said opponent is at least in-season. Corinthians last played on Dec. 14.
But usually said opponent is at least in-season. Corinthians last played on Dec. 14.
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Your NWSL watchers who also follow MLS know the long, brutal history of strong teams not being prepared for knockout tournament play against a motivated opponent in January.
But usually said opponent is at least in-season. Corinthians last played on Dec. 14.
But usually said opponent is at least in-season. Corinthians last played on Dec. 14.
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Now it's official - Uniqlo are the new equipment partner of the #JLeague, replacing Adidas. They'll be providing clothing for referees as well as uniforms for the All-Star Game in June.
Fans will also be able to create their own custom J.League merch through the UTme! platform from Feb. 6.
Fans will also be able to create their own custom J.League merch through the UTme! platform from Feb. 6.
January 28, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Now it's official - Uniqlo are the new equipment partner of the #JLeague, replacing Adidas. They'll be providing clothing for referees as well as uniforms for the All-Star Game in June.
Fans will also be able to create their own custom J.League merch through the UTme! platform from Feb. 6.
Fans will also be able to create their own custom J.League merch through the UTme! platform from Feb. 6.
A thing Rodman has always understood is how the pressure cooker that is an NWSL contender or (especially) the USWNT has to also have fun. The cellys and pre-game photo plans serve a purpose.
Talked to her back in 2024 about how Emma Hayes was on the same wavelength from the jump.
Talked to her back in 2024 about how Emma Hayes was on the same wavelength from the jump.
January 28, 2026 at 4:58 AM
A thing Rodman has always understood is how the pressure cooker that is an NWSL contender or (especially) the USWNT has to also have fun. The cellys and pre-game photo plans serve a purpose.
Talked to her back in 2024 about how Emma Hayes was on the same wavelength from the jump.
Talked to her back in 2024 about how Emma Hayes was on the same wavelength from the jump.
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Logged back into the hell site to do this self-congratulatory "early observer that Jameese Joseph had something cooking" post
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Logged back into the hell site to do this self-congratulatory "early observer that Jameese Joseph had something cooking" post
If Ayo Oke is playing passes like this regularly for Denver (which means Denver are spreading teams out, it's not just 100% on her) their attackers are going to be loving life.
As for Bethune, she's displayed elite balance since day one in NWSL, and as always has high xDawg in front of goal.
As for Bethune, she's displayed elite balance since day one in NWSL, and as always has high xDawg in front of goal.
January 28, 2026 at 3:38 AM
If Ayo Oke is playing passes like this regularly for Denver (which means Denver are spreading teams out, it's not just 100% on her) their attackers are going to be loving life.
As for Bethune, she's displayed elite balance since day one in NWSL, and as always has high xDawg in front of goal.
As for Bethune, she's displayed elite balance since day one in NWSL, and as always has high xDawg in front of goal.
This lineup says "I'm following a preseason minutes loading plan first and foremost, and the opposition is going to park the bus."
Might be tough to draw conclusions from this 90 minutes.
Might be tough to draw conclusions from this 90 minutes.
January 28, 2026 at 2:25 AM
This lineup says "I'm following a preseason minutes loading plan first and foremost, and the opposition is going to park the bus."
Might be tough to draw conclusions from this 90 minutes.
Might be tough to draw conclusions from this 90 minutes.
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She was ready to scrap. Hero. A woman of the people.
video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
She was ready to scrap. Hero. A woman of the people.
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Teams should be conscious about the fact that celebrating Black excellence, Black history, and Black culture on the field and in the city in which they reside doesn't require a specific date to fall in line with their schedule. They can just...do it.
As a person who is black and part of the lgbtq+ community it bothers me we can celebrate one and not the other. They do such a good job with Juneteenth last year like we can celebrate outside of June just like Pride
January 27, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Teams should be conscious about the fact that celebrating Black excellence, Black history, and Black culture on the field and in the city in which they reside doesn't require a specific date to fall in line with their schedule. They can just...do it.
Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
January 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.