Jenna Tonelli
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a wannabe intelligent contrarian who in reality doesn’t understand math or awards | Go Bills 🦬
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Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
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Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Idk if anyone’s said this yet but whatever mishegoss is going on with the MLS calendar, I wonder how it impacts NWSL scheduling in shared stadiums.
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Idk if anyone’s said this yet but whatever mishegoss is going on with the MLS calendar, I wonder how it impacts NWSL scheduling in shared stadiums.
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🚨 NEW EPISODE IS OUT! 🚨
Episode 148 is live! Jenna, Ruby, and Gary recap the dramatic playoff victory over the Shield winners and break down the NWSL and fan vote awards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️ #GothamFC #NWSLPlayoffs #SoccerOverGotham
Episode 148 is live! Jenna, Ruby, and Gary recap the dramatic playoff victory over the Shield winners and break down the NWSL and fan vote awards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️ #GothamFC #NWSLPlayoffs #SoccerOverGotham
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE IS OUT! 🚨
Episode 148 is live! Jenna, Ruby, and Gary recap the dramatic playoff victory over the Shield winners and break down the NWSL and fan vote awards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️ #GothamFC #NWSLPlayoffs #SoccerOverGotham
Episode 148 is live! Jenna, Ruby, and Gary recap the dramatic playoff victory over the Shield winners and break down the NWSL and fan vote awards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️ #GothamFC #NWSLPlayoffs #SoccerOverGotham
Always a pleasure to go on @soccerovergotham.bsky.social!
We talk that crazy #gothamfc quarterfinal win, preview the semifinal, and weigh in on end of year awards. Get into it!
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We talk that crazy #gothamfc quarterfinal win, preview the semifinal, and weigh in on end of year awards. Get into it!
open.spotify.com/episode/19jp...
EP 148 Not an Underdog. With Jenna Tonelli
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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Always a pleasure to go on @soccerovergotham.bsky.social!
We talk that crazy #gothamfc quarterfinal win, preview the semifinal, and weigh in on end of year awards. Get into it!
open.spotify.com/episode/19jp...
We talk that crazy #gothamfc quarterfinal win, preview the semifinal, and weigh in on end of year awards. Get into it!
open.spotify.com/episode/19jp...
Omg sooooo true
Come on Jenna, clearly it’s Vlatko for roty
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Omg sooooo true
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Resilience, adaptability, leadership, maturity, and consistency. It's #GothamFC's Lilly Reale for #NWSL Rookie of the Year, and here's why:
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Lilly Reale for Rookie of the Year
She's the obvious choice, the "Reale Deal," and here's why.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Resilience, adaptability, leadership, maturity, and consistency. It's #GothamFC's Lilly Reale for #NWSL Rookie of the Year, and here's why:
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
I actually don’t really understand math tbh never been my strongest subject.
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I actually don’t really understand math tbh never been my strongest subject.
What’s funny to me is that “I think someone else deserved a random subjective award” has turned into “Y U H8 VLATKO” from his… stans?
Honestly a little tickled that Vlatko has come full circle enough to have far too intense Online Defenders. Didn’t feel possible in the summer of 2023.
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What’s funny to me is that “I think someone else deserved a random subjective award” has turned into “Y U H8 VLATKO” from his… stans?
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Honestly a little tickled that Vlatko has come full circle enough to have far too intense Online Defenders. Didn’t feel possible in the summer of 2023.
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Honestly a little tickled that Vlatko has come full circle enough to have far too intense Online Defenders. Didn’t feel possible in the summer of 2023.
Meg knows what’s up (as per usual)
Or they simply feel differently than you, which is actually valid. Vlatko’s had a historic season, I think he is a fantastic NWSL coach. I also think there’s a compelling, if very different, case for Yanez. All award voting is subjective and kind of flawed, hope that helps!
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Meg knows what’s up (as per usual)
KC fans can at least rest easy knowing that I think Temwa deserves MVP over Esther.
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
KC fans can at least rest easy knowing that I think Temwa deserves MVP over Esther.
Guys my new bio just dropped check out my page
I’m not trying to change your mind? You’re just clearly a wannabe intelligent contrarian who in reality doesn’t understand math or awards. Good job turning your fandom into a job, though!
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Guys my new bio just dropped check out my page
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NWSL to Atlanta is such a massive opportunity for the league, particularly if the new club can connect with Atlanta's culture the way Atlanta United did
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NWSL to Atlanta is such a massive opportunity for the league, particularly if the new club can connect with Atlanta's culture the way Atlanta United did
Oh I guess I missed the specific criteria set out for this completely subjective award but good thing riches and wonders is here to school me on my deeply flawed ideas!
My question is if you think she should be. I don’t. I think your idea of what CotY is deeply flawed. It’s the best coach. It’s not your fave or most improved. Do you not realize how much Vlatko steamrolled in the league by?
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oh I guess I missed the specific criteria set out for this completely subjective award but good thing riches and wonders is here to school me on my deeply flawed ideas!
I actually don’t hate Vlatko. My hot take is that COVID preventing roster turnover plus the politicking with USSF played a significant part in why he did not succeed with the USWNT (not that he was perfect, it’s just multifaceted). I just believe Bev is more deserving for the reasons I lay out.
We are pretending because
1. Some people hate Vlatko for stupid reasons
and
2. People think it makes them look smart if they take a contrarian perspective even if it is the most obvious answer
1. Some people hate Vlatko for stupid reasons
and
2. People think it makes them look smart if they take a contrarian perspective even if it is the most obvious answer
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I actually don’t hate Vlatko. My hot take is that COVID preventing roster turnover plus the politicking with USSF played a significant part in why he did not succeed with the USWNT (not that he was perfect, it’s just multifaceted). I just believe Bev is more deserving for the reasons I lay out.
Resilience, adaptability, leadership, maturity, and consistency. It's #GothamFC's Lilly Reale for #NWSL Rookie of the Year, and here's why:
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
Lilly Reale for Rookie of the Year
She's the obvious choice, the "Reale Deal," and here's why.
jennassources.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Resilience, adaptability, leadership, maturity, and consistency. It's #GothamFC's Lilly Reale for #NWSL Rookie of the Year, and here's why:
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
jennassources.substack.com/p/lilly-real...
I think there’s a misunderstanding that you can’t both laud the accomplishments of someone and also believe that another is more deserving based on what’s ultimately a subjective set of criteria. I’m not out here saying anyone is wrong, I just have a different frame of reference on how I view it.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I think there’s a misunderstanding that you can’t both laud the accomplishments of someone and also believe that another is more deserving based on what’s ultimately a subjective set of criteria. I’m not out here saying anyone is wrong, I just have a different frame of reference on how I view it.
The award is coach of the year, not best team results of the year. They won the shield for their troubles, but I’m not entirely convinced that KC’s dominance was due to coaching rather than roster.
Ultimately, Bev and Vlatko ended their championship run the same way - a quarterfinal exit.
Ultimately, Bev and Vlatko ended their championship run the same way - a quarterfinal exit.
This is insanity.
We have a coach and team that cleared the next closest squad by 21pts in the regular season, conceded only 13 goals (!!!) (0.5GA per game), had the highest PPG in a season at 2.50, and a win percentage over 80%.
These are all superb records for any top tier league in any sport.
We have a coach and team that cleared the next closest squad by 21pts in the regular season, conceded only 13 goals (!!!) (0.5GA per game), had the highest PPG in a season at 2.50, and a win percentage over 80%.
These are all superb records for any top tier league in any sport.
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The award is coach of the year, not best team results of the year. They won the shield for their troubles, but I’m not entirely convinced that KC’s dominance was due to coaching rather than roster.
Ultimately, Bev and Vlatko ended their championship run the same way - a quarterfinal exit.
Ultimately, Bev and Vlatko ended their championship run the same way - a quarterfinal exit.
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Bev deserving COTY isn’t to say Vlatko didn’t have a historic season with KC (he did) or that Adrian didn’t do well with the Spirit (he did), but that Bev did more with way less than either of those two. And she did it in the midst of unimaginable personal loss.
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Bev deserving COTY isn’t to say Vlatko didn’t have a historic season with KC (he did) or that Adrian didn’t do well with the Spirit (he did), but that Bev did more with way less than either of those two. And she did it in the midst of unimaginable personal loss.
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
www.si.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Bev deserving COTY isn’t to say Vlatko didn’t have a historic season with KC (he did) or that Adrian didn’t do well with the Spirit (he did), but that Bev did more with way less than either of those two. And she did it in the midst of unimaginable personal loss.
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Great stuff from @jennatonelli.bsky.social here
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
www.si.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great stuff from @jennatonelli.bsky.social here
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Say it with me, NWSL Coach of the Year Bev Yanez.
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
www.si.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Say it with me, NWSL Coach of the Year Bev Yanez.
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one of my fave episodes of the #NWSL season has been having Bev Yanez on the Full Time pod, where she talked about how a pre-season ticket to Japan, as the WPS folded in 2012, changed her life.
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
Full Time: A show about women's soccer: Bev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny
In 2011, after the Women's Professional Soccer league folded, Bev Yanez flew to Japan to hold onto her dreams of being a soccer player. That journey changed her life and set her on the path to bein...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
one of my fave episodes of the #NWSL season has been having Bev Yanez on the Full Time pod, where she talked about how a pre-season ticket to Japan, as the WPS folded in 2012, changed her life.
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
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"As a player, Yanez held a one-of-a-kind nickname: the sunshine assassin. She’s all smiles, genuine and kind, but when it comes to winning, it’s best not to get in her way. "
Love this column from @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the #NWSL coach of the year nominee.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Love this column from @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the #NWSL coach of the year nominee.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
www.si.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"As a player, Yanez held a one-of-a-kind nickname: the sunshine assassin. She’s all smiles, genuine and kind, but when it comes to winning, it’s best not to get in her way. "
Love this column from @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the #NWSL coach of the year nominee.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Love this column from @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the #NWSL coach of the year nominee.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
Why Racing Louisville’s Bev Yanez Should Be Named NWSL Coach of the Year
The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.
www.si.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Her ability to develop players, her unique mentality, her historic season with Racing Louisville, and persevering through everything that was thrown at her both on and off the field, here’s why I believe Bev Yanez deserves to be #NWSL Coach of the Year.
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
www.si.com/soccer/why-r...
They do when you compare it quite literally player to player. On an individual level, some teams’ difference makers are above and beyond.
Most of the (genuine) arguments I'm receiving on this hinge on a read of roster quality in KC and Louisville that I don't think holds up.
Obviously KC & Spirit have stronger & deeper squads than Louisville, but the size of the gap required for that argument to work don't exist in the NWSL.
Obviously KC & Spirit have stronger & deeper squads than Louisville, but the size of the gap required for that argument to work don't exist in the NWSL.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
They do when you compare it quite literally player to player. On an individual level, some teams’ difference makers are above and beyond.