Megan Feringa
@meganferinga.bsky.social
says y’all a lot | women’s football/soccer writer at The Athletic UK
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Celine Haidar, the Lebanon player struck by shrapnel, has loved ones ‘waiting for her to come back to life’
The 19-year-old's family and friends tell the story of the promising player who cannot move or speak after being caught up in the war
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'We paid a blood tax for our daughters. What now?'
In Nov, Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar was hit by shrapnel during Israel’s bombing of Beirut. 44 days later, family ‘wait for her to awake’. Piece w/ Celine's family on the dreams 'killed' by a 'zero-sum war'.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
In Nov, Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar was hit by shrapnel during Israel’s bombing of Beirut. 44 days later, family ‘wait for her to awake’. Piece w/ Celine's family on the dreams 'killed' by a 'zero-sum war'.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
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Fantastic piece. Full of background detail. By @meganferinga.bsky.social who is always excellent on Spurs Women.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
After last season's tears, Tottenham are enjoying a WSL revival
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November 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Fantastic piece. Full of background detail. By @meganferinga.bsky.social who is always excellent on Spurs Women.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
5th in WSL. Level on pts w Arsenal. 2nd from bottom last season.
Inside Tottenham's revival:
▪️Last season's toil
▪️Ex-Arsenal chief Venkatesham appt
▪️Martin Ho's 4-day recruitment
▪️Casey Stoney’s phone call
▪️Koga Hail Mary
▪️Ho's reset
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Inside Tottenham's revival:
▪️Last season's toil
▪️Ex-Arsenal chief Venkatesham appt
▪️Martin Ho's 4-day recruitment
▪️Casey Stoney’s phone call
▪️Koga Hail Mary
▪️Ho's reset
@theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Tottenham vs Arsenal: How last season’s tears were followed by Spurs’ WSL revival
In what has historically been a lopsided rivalry, Arsenal face a very different Spurs side in Sunday's WSL north London derby
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November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
5th in WSL. Level on pts w Arsenal. 2nd from bottom last season.
Inside Tottenham's revival:
▪️Last season's toil
▪️Ex-Arsenal chief Venkatesham appt
▪️Martin Ho's 4-day recruitment
▪️Casey Stoney’s phone call
▪️Koga Hail Mary
▪️Ho's reset
@theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Inside Tottenham's revival:
▪️Last season's toil
▪️Ex-Arsenal chief Venkatesham appt
▪️Martin Ho's 4-day recruitment
▪️Casey Stoney’s phone call
▪️Koga Hail Mary
▪️Ho's reset
@theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Wout van Aert is one of cycling’s superstars; his win over Montmartre one of the year’s top moments.
We spoke about post-injury doubts, managing his own demanding nature, and his big offseason adventure in the USA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
We spoke about post-injury doubts, managing his own demanding nature, and his big offseason adventure in the USA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Wout van Aert interview: Dropping Tadej Pogacar, recovering from injury and what cycling can learn from the NBA
The Belgian star on a season of recovery and redemption: 'I just wanted to show that I’m still there, that I can be among the best riders'
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Wout van Aert is one of cycling’s superstars; his win over Montmartre one of the year’s top moments.
We spoke about post-injury doubts, managing his own demanding nature, and his big offseason adventure in the USA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
We spoke about post-injury doubts, managing his own demanding nature, and his big offseason adventure in the USA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Choose your avatar. #TeamHannah. #TeamMary. Community Note: There’s only one right answer. But maybe this can also be sad, a reminder of how easily we exalt humans to heroes + how precipitous the inevitable crash down is. @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The saga of Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton proves our heroes are human
An extract of Mary Earps’ new autobiography was published at the weekend and there's a temptation to reach for the big, obvious take
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November 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Choose your avatar. #TeamHannah. #TeamMary. Community Note: There’s only one right answer. But maybe this can also be sad, a reminder of how easily we exalt humans to heroes + how precipitous the inevitable crash down is. @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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Jarrad Branthwaite is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering what Everton described as a “complication” in his return from a hamstring injury.
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More from @paddyboyland.bsky.social and @meganferinga.bsky.social ⤵️
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to undergo surgery after hamstring injury rehab ‘complication’
Everton are now likely to be without the defender, a key player and one of their highest earners, for an extended period of time.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Jarrad Branthwaite is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering what Everton described as a “complication” in his return from a hamstring injury.
More from @paddyboyland.bsky.social and @meganferinga.bsky.social ⤵️
More from @paddyboyland.bsky.social and @meganferinga.bsky.social ⤵️
Jess Park is very good at football. Apparently the only way to stop her is by kicking a football into her face, That’s after coming off the bench + scoring two goals. Given the freedom to invert, to carry the ball, to roam, Park is thriving. Man Utd are better for it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Jess Park’s sparkling cameo proves she is already integral to Manchester United
The brace against Everton from the bench was emblematic of Park’s transformation into one of the league’s most valuable attacking threats
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October 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Jess Park is very good at football. Apparently the only way to stop her is by kicking a football into her face, That’s after coming off the bench + scoring two goals. Given the freedom to invert, to carry the ball, to roam, Park is thriving. Man Utd are better for it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
In women’s sports, athletes losing their periods was long considered normal. Not anymore
A byproduct of wider issues, periods continue to be missed, ignored or misunderstood in elite sports
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Reposted by Megan Feringa
“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
In women’s sports, athletes losing their periods was long considered normal. Not anymore
A byproduct of wider issues, periods continue to be missed, ignored or misunderstood in elite sports
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
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Great article.👍🏻
6,473 at Goodison Park for Everton Women yesterday. Nearly 6x average of WPH. Some expect Everton (& the wider game) to have all the answers now or it's a hoax. Goodison is a reminder that ambition & patience are not mutually exclusive. This is a work in progress.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Everton Women at Goodison Park: Patience and ambition are not mutually exclusive
A key theme to take from Everton Women's first game at Goodison Park is that the women's game is still a work in progress
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Great article.👍🏻
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A very good article. A critical part of this is listening to the fans. I have a good feeling about this. Everton can be the next Arsenal.
6,473 at Goodison Park for Everton Women yesterday. Nearly 6x average of WPH. Some expect Everton (& the wider game) to have all the answers now or it's a hoax. Goodison is a reminder that ambition & patience are not mutually exclusive. This is a work in progress.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Everton Women at Goodison Park: Patience and ambition are not mutually exclusive
A key theme to take from Everton Women's first game at Goodison Park is that the women's game is still a work in progress
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A very good article. A critical part of this is listening to the fans. I have a good feeling about this. Everton can be the next Arsenal.
Reposted by Megan Feringa
Good read, tremendous opening.
6,473 at Goodison Park for Everton Women yesterday. Nearly 6x average of WPH. Some expect Everton (& the wider game) to have all the answers now or it's a hoax. Goodison is a reminder that ambition & patience are not mutually exclusive. This is a work in progress.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Everton Women at Goodison Park: Patience and ambition are not mutually exclusive
A key theme to take from Everton Women's first game at Goodison Park is that the women's game is still a work in progress
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Good read, tremendous opening.
6,473 at Goodison Park for Everton Women yesterday. Nearly 6x average of WPH. Some expect Everton (& the wider game) to have all the answers now or it's a hoax. Goodison is a reminder that ambition & patience are not mutually exclusive. This is a work in progress.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Everton Women at Goodison Park: Patience and ambition are not mutually exclusive
A key theme to take from Everton Women's first game at Goodison Park is that the women's game is still a work in progress
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
6,473 at Goodison Park for Everton Women yesterday. Nearly 6x average of WPH. Some expect Everton (& the wider game) to have all the answers now or it's a hoax. Goodison is a reminder that ambition & patience are not mutually exclusive. This is a work in progress.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Pre-season vs Juve, Everton’s Hayashi advised Rion Ishikawa in Japanese. Martina Fernandez assumed it was words of encouragement. “I ask, ‘Hono, what did you say?’ She says, ‘We need to f***ing win’.”
Fernandez on leaving Barca + Everton’s new mentality. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Fernandez on leaving Barca + Everton’s new mentality. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Martina Fernandez left for Barcelona for Everton for one reason: ‘A need to win’
The 20-year-old is tipped for big things in the WSL - in joining Everton she says she's signed for a club on the up
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September 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Pre-season vs Juve, Everton’s Hayashi advised Rion Ishikawa in Japanese. Martina Fernandez assumed it was words of encouragement. “I ask, ‘Hono, what did you say?’ She says, ‘We need to f***ing win’.”
Fernandez on leaving Barca + Everton’s new mentality. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Fernandez on leaving Barca + Everton’s new mentality. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Olivia Smith interview. On that goal. On Renee Slegers. On Arsenal being her first long-time home. On being glad Beth Mead didn’t leave. On being scared to say hi to Katie McCabe - then becoming bffs. On being the first £1m women's player. On not caring about that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Olivia Smith: Her wonder Arsenal goal, record-breaking fee and crying on leaving Liverpool
Drawing a line between stunning debuts and success is a dangerous game, but it is clear that Smith has captured something special at Arsenal
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Olivia Smith interview. On that goal. On Renee Slegers. On Arsenal being her first long-time home. On being glad Beth Mead didn’t leave. On being scared to say hi to Katie McCabe - then becoming bffs. On being the first £1m women's player. On not caring about that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
'We already made Anfield our training pitch,' Brian Sorensen told 40k at Goodison Park in May. There's cheek + there's having faith in circumstances. Everton W are 6/6 at Anfield, Sunday's win the result of planned, meaningful investment. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
Everton’s WSL evolution: Debutant makes history, squad depth crucial
Everton's strength in depth was crucial to an opening-day victory at Anfield
www.nytimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
'We already made Anfield our training pitch,' Brian Sorensen told 40k at Goodison Park in May. There's cheek + there's having faith in circumstances. Everton W are 6/6 at Anfield, Sunday's win the result of planned, meaningful investment. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
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Reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 on Friday — and offered a timely reminder that their domestic hegemony has never boiled down to just one facet.
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@meganferinga.bsky.social
Chelsea’s fine-tuning gives them every chance of dominating the WSL once again
Last season's domestic treble-winners have few weak spots but they look to have plugged those gaps nonetheless
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September 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 on Friday — and offered a timely reminder that their domestic hegemony has never boiled down to just one facet.
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🚨 THURSDAY POD! 🚨
@acjimbo.bsky.social's got @oilysailor.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & Natalie Gedra with him for...
✅ Deadline day chaos
✅ World Cup qualifiers
✅ A brand new WSL season w/ @meganferinga.bsky.social
✅ High altitude in La Paz/ West Bromwich
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@acjimbo.bsky.social's got @oilysailor.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & Natalie Gedra with him for...
✅ Deadline day chaos
✅ World Cup qualifiers
✅ A brand new WSL season w/ @meganferinga.bsky.social
✅ High altitude in La Paz/ West Bromwich
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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Deadline day chaos, World Cup qualifiers and the WSL returns
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Daniel Storey to discuss a busy transfer deadline day as well as the upcoming internationals.Isak to Liverpool but no Marc Guehi, Muani to Spu...
pod.fo
September 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚨 THURSDAY POD! 🚨
@acjimbo.bsky.social's got @oilysailor.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & Natalie Gedra with him for...
✅ Deadline day chaos
✅ World Cup qualifiers
✅ A brand new WSL season w/ @meganferinga.bsky.social
✅ High altitude in La Paz/ West Bromwich
pod.fo/e/324da0
@acjimbo.bsky.social's got @oilysailor.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & Natalie Gedra with him for...
✅ Deadline day chaos
✅ World Cup qualifiers
✅ A brand new WSL season w/ @meganferinga.bsky.social
✅ High altitude in La Paz/ West Bromwich
pod.fo/e/324da0
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson, sources with knowledge of the deal told The Athletic.
📝 @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @meganferinga.bsky.social and @charpur.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
📝 @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @meganferinga.bsky.social and @charpur.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
September 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson, sources with knowledge of the deal told The Athletic.
📝 @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @meganferinga.bsky.social and @charpur.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
📝 @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @meganferinga.bsky.social and @charpur.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
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Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Angel City to sign #USWNT's Alyssa Thompson.
Transfer fee of just under £1m, five-year contract, medical completed.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @meganferinga.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Transfer fee of just under £1m, five-year contract, medical completed.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @meganferinga.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
The United States international was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, and has made 16 league appearances this season.
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Angel City to sign #USWNT's Alyssa Thompson.
Transfer fee of just under £1m, five-year contract, medical completed.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @meganferinga.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Transfer fee of just under £1m, five-year contract, medical completed.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @meganferinga.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
“Don’t give up on Ruby.” So said Mace's brother to their parents. Yesterday they watched Mace pose for photos at Goodison Park as Everton's club-record transfer on a 3yr deal. Piece w Mace & parents on a "stressful" transfer tug-of-war + how they never gave up.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Everton Women’s record signing of Ruby Mace follows a ‘very stressful few weeks’
Ruby Mace is Everton's ninth signing of the summer and her acquisition feels like a significant one
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“Don’t give up on Ruby.” So said Mace's brother to their parents. Yesterday they watched Mace pose for photos at Goodison Park as Everton's club-record transfer on a 3yr deal. Piece w Mace & parents on a "stressful" transfer tug-of-war + how they never gave up.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Fee likely to break the $1million mark. @charpur.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
Thompson (excused absence) has not been included in Angel City's squad to face Bay FC on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Fee likely to break the $1million mark. @charpur.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Exclusive w @jeffrueter.bsky.social + @meglinehan.com: Kansas City Current have acquired forward USWNT Ally Sentnor from the Utah Royals. 21yo was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Full story @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
Kansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources
Sentnor's career hit a rapid ascent last summer, playing in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup before making her full USWNT debut in November.
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Exclusive w @jeffrueter.bsky.social + @meglinehan.com: Kansas City Current have acquired forward USWNT Ally Sentnor from the Utah Royals. 21yo was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Full story @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
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My kid and I finished Bunnicula and that book is as good as I remembered
July 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
My kid and I finished Bunnicula and that book is as good as I remembered
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Me and @meganferinga.bsky.social photobombed the Spain team tonight
July 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Me and @meganferinga.bsky.social photobombed the Spain team tonight