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Sean
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WoSo fan, mostly NWSL + USWNT with a side of WSL + UWCL (he/him)
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The NWSL is back! If you need a refresher on how teams changed in the offseason, the link below has you covered.

Who is returning, a new arrival, or no longer with the club?

skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/
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With the offseason officially concluded, we can see how the new CBA has affected the volume of college signings in both the #NWSL and outside the NWSL. Though the margins of NWSL signings was fairly tight, the amount of money flowing into rookies' pockets obliterates past years.
March 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NWSL Squad Review

Final #NWSL rosters were announced yesterday. I’m going to review each team’s squad below, but feel free to take a look yourself at this link.

skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/
NWSL Squads
skybluebats.shinyapps.io
March 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The NWSL is back! If you need a refresher on how teams changed in the offseason, the link below has you covered.

Who is returning, a new arrival, or no longer with the club?

skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/
March 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ally Sentnor's shot difficulty (0.06 xG / shot) was the most extreme of any NWSL season @fbref.com has data for (45+ shots taken).

Finding more chances inside the box would help Sentnor take another leap forward. But I would love to see Ally keep taking aim from that sweet spot just outside the 18.
March 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It's no secret Kiki Pickett had a breakout season as a holding mid for Bay FC. It's still worth highlighting how good she was in a new role.

Via @americansocceranalysis.com's Defensive Net G+ / 96, Pickett's defensive performance was 94th percentile among DM/CMs in NWSL history (900+ min, 2016-24).
February 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The SheBelieves Cup is back tonight! If I was in charge, here's my starting XI for each squad w/ basic tactical plans.

5pm ET: Japan vs Australia
8pm ET: USWNT vs Colombia
February 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There is still much to be learned about the effects of the NWSL’s new CBA.

Ending the college draft is already a colossal win, when it comes to empowering young players.
At this time a year ago, only 46 college players had signed professional contracts. This year? 116. @evandavissports.bsky.social analyzed the data and spoke with Meghann Burke of the @nwslplayers.bsky.social about how the elimination of the NWSL draft has already been a massive success for players.
Why the elimination of the NWSL Draft is already a success for players
The NWSL Players Association hoped to put more money into the hands of younger players by getting rid of the draft. It worked, at least for now.
equalizersoccer.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The #NSL is loading up on first-year pros + highly-tenured veterans, relative to the #NWSL.

However, players in the two WoSo leagues average a similar level of pro experience.

NSL teams are mostly split at the extremes, while the NWSL represents a range of squad building approaches.
February 15, 2025 at 5:14 AM
We hear people say “listen to women” or “listen to black women” a lot. They’ve increasingly been slogans of mine I try to live by, but I’ve recently seen negative reactions to those sayings.

As a person of privilege in most possible ways, I want to share my perspective of what that means to me…
February 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Happy Black History Month to all, but especially to the USWNT trailblazers!

Some historic firsts for black women in USWNT:

Kim Crabbe — first to earn a callup
Sandi Gordon — first to earn a cap
Briana Scurry — NSHoF inductee
Christen Press — Hermann Trophy
Sophia Smith — US Soccer POTY
February 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Northern Super League rosters

As #NSL teams keep announcing signings, I’ll add the new players to this tracker.

skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NorthernSupe...
January 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Northern Super League

#NSL teams continue to reveal new players, and a lot more are expected this week. Here’s where they stand for announced signings.
January 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
2025 NCAA #WoSo Rookie Class

Busy day for college signings, so this include’s today’s signings & breaks out NWSL vs. other leagues + available.
January 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
2025 NCAA #WoSo Rookie Class

By my count, 18 players have signed. That number will surely rise soon, including some of my top 6 available here.
January 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My top 30 #NWSL free agents

Players in darker gray are still negotiating with their team, others have been announced as leaving.

No ranking here, just attackers up top, defenders + keepers bottom, etc.
January 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Has any #WoSo player been utilized as differently by club + country as Crystal Dunn?
December 30, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Just finished She Can Kick It. What a lovely read overall, but especially enjoyed learning about the early years of WoSo.

Lily Parr, Rose Reilly, Molly Seaton, Sheila Parker, the Lost Lionesses, Alice Milliat. So many important players and champions.
December 28, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Angel City kicked off the offseason with an international transfer + college signing

☑️ Julie Dufour, young all-around winger from Paris FC, 8 caps for 🇫🇷

☑️ Macey Hodge, rookie from Mississippi State, ball-winning mid

❔ playmaking mid
❔ CB to fill in until Gilles back
❔ veteran keeper
December 26, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Favorite gift this year. Just need an away kit now, bc I heard Gotham could use a winger
December 26, 2024 at 5:51 PM
The Kansas City Current had a slow start to the offseason, then made a couple moves this week.

☑️ signed keeper Laurel Ivory
☑️ traded for Rocky Rodríguez
❔ 🇧🇷 GK Lorena from Grêmio rumored
❔ Center back depth
December 23, 2024 at 5:04 AM
As a lifelong New Jersey resident, I had to back @courtneystith.com’s claim of NJ as a WoSo development hotbed.
December 20, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Gotham FC gets their first addition of the offseason, as Jaelin Howell is coming over in the trade with Seattle Reign.

They need to sign (or bring back 🤞) a winger + add depth on every line, but central midfield is the first big need filled.
December 19, 2024 at 6:20 PM
This is out of date already, as @jennatonelli.bsky.social reports an update to the Lynn Williams trade. GK Cassie Miller also coming to Seattle, while Jaelin Howell heads to Gotham FC.

Reign get a starting option in Miller, who had a strong start to 2024 before Berger took over in net.
Seattle Reign off to a nice start in the offseason. Biggest needs were keeper, left back, and direct scoring threat up top.

☑️ Signed Madi Curry
☑️ Traded for Lynn Williams
❔ Goalkeeper next hopefully
❔ Depth at attacking mid, keeper, winger
December 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Seattle Reign off to a nice start in the offseason. Biggest needs were keeper, left back, and direct scoring threat up top.

☑️ Signed Madi Curry
☑️ Traded for Lynn Williams
❔ Goalkeeper next hopefully
❔ Depth at attacking mid, keeper, winger
December 19, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Utah Royals adding Alex Loera provides a solid option at defensive mid + center back. They already had depth at DM, but I still wanted them to add another.

Having extra options there allows Zornoza to move up in the midfield or Del Fava to slide out to right back, which I like for both players.
December 18, 2024 at 1:55 AM