Theo Lloyd-Hughes
@theolloydhughes.bsky.social
⚽️ Freelance journo: All opinions are my own | Full Time podcast for The Athletic | bylines Soccer America, Sports Illustrated, The Cutback | asker Squad Depth | theodoreshughes at gmail com
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🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:
⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package
hmu ⤵️
🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:
⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package
hmu ⤵️
let the dolls play
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
let the dolls play
MARVELOUS news
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
MARVELOUS news
it's been 434 days since Trinity Byars played footy.
welcome back to the former Texas Longhorn. 🤘
welcome back to the former Texas Longhorn. 🤘
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
it's been 434 days since Trinity Byars played footy.
welcome back to the former Texas Longhorn. 🤘
welcome back to the former Texas Longhorn. 🤘
Trinity Byars about to get her NWSL debut in a playoff?
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trinity Byars about to get her NWSL debut in a playoff?
if that’s a penalty, I quit
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
if that’s a penalty, I quit
Air Reilyn Turner, she loves an headed fin
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Air Reilyn Turner, she loves an headed fin
if Turner had scored that I would've woken the dead
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
if Turner had scored that I would've woken the dead
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JCA: "I love it, and at the same time, I hate it because it's too much emotion."
That's the NWSL babyyyyyy.
That's the NWSL babyyyyyy.
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
JCA: "I love it, and at the same time, I hate it because it's too much emotion."
That's the NWSL babyyyyyy.
That's the NWSL babyyyyyy.
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"There's a lot to say about the game itself. It was a match up of two good teams that fought very hard. It was a game of margins that decided the outcome." -Vlatko on his analysis of this match (? from @danielsperrykc.bsky.social)
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"There's a lot to say about the game itself. It was a match up of two good teams that fought very hard. It was a game of margins that decided the outcome." -Vlatko on his analysis of this match (? from @danielsperrykc.bsky.social)
last week I wrote about whether the 2025 KC Current were the greatest NWSL team ever.
the ending very much wrestled with how much their playoff performance could define their legacy.
and here we are…
www.si.com/soccer/are-k...
the ending very much wrestled with how much their playoff performance could define their legacy.
and here we are…
www.si.com/soccer/are-k...
Are the 2025 Kansas City Current the Best NWSL Team Ever?
After breaking several records, we may be witnessing the greatest club in league history.
www.si.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
last week I wrote about whether the 2025 KC Current were the greatest NWSL team ever.
the ending very much wrestled with how much their playoff performance could define their legacy.
and here we are…
www.si.com/soccer/are-k...
the ending very much wrestled with how much their playoff performance could define their legacy.
and here we are…
www.si.com/soccer/are-k...
we're all thinking it: Can Esther take a penalty in that coat?
November 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
we're all thinking it: Can Esther take a penalty in that coat?
gotham comitting to counter-pressing and getting everyone high and pinning KC back into their own corner. a great phase of footy that, with KC trying several times to play out before a wonderful hoof. love a hoof.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
gotham comitting to counter-pressing and getting everyone high and pinning KC back into their own corner. a great phase of footy that, with KC trying several times to play out before a wonderful hoof. love a hoof.
out here in the group chat researching biggest NWSL playoff upsets of all time and KC only goes and says hold my god damn freezing cold beer
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
out here in the group chat researching biggest NWSL playoff upsets of all time and KC only goes and says hold my god damn freezing cold beer
Howell very deep in Gotham's shape, almost a third CB. Gotham is playing for width and not an extra central midfield body for now.
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Howell very deep in Gotham's shape, almost a third CB. Gotham is playing for width and not an extra central midfield body for now.
Freya Godfrey went god mode
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Freya Godfrey went god mode
really impressed with Olivia Holdt for Spurs in Bromley today. been everywhere. good mix of close control, awareness and drive. really taking the game by the scruff.
November 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
really impressed with Olivia Holdt for Spurs in Bromley today. been everywhere. good mix of close control, awareness and drive. really taking the game by the scruff.
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#PORvSD NWSL Playoff Availability Report
Portland Thorns
SEI/ML: Dufour, Hanks, Muller, Payne, Wade-Katoa, Weaver, Wilson
OUT: Mimi Alidou (excused)
???: Valerin Loboa (knee), MA Vignola (ankle)
San Diego Wave
OUT: Melanie Barcenas (foot), Savannah McCaskill (foot), Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (SEI)
Portland Thorns
SEI/ML: Dufour, Hanks, Muller, Payne, Wade-Katoa, Weaver, Wilson
OUT: Mimi Alidou (excused)
???: Valerin Loboa (knee), MA Vignola (ankle)
San Diego Wave
OUT: Melanie Barcenas (foot), Savannah McCaskill (foot), Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (SEI)
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#PORvSD NWSL Playoff Availability Report
Portland Thorns
SEI/ML: Dufour, Hanks, Muller, Payne, Wade-Katoa, Weaver, Wilson
OUT: Mimi Alidou (excused)
???: Valerin Loboa (knee), MA Vignola (ankle)
San Diego Wave
OUT: Melanie Barcenas (foot), Savannah McCaskill (foot), Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (SEI)
Portland Thorns
SEI/ML: Dufour, Hanks, Muller, Payne, Wade-Katoa, Weaver, Wilson
OUT: Mimi Alidou (excused)
???: Valerin Loboa (knee), MA Vignola (ankle)
San Diego Wave
OUT: Melanie Barcenas (foot), Savannah McCaskill (foot), Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (SEI)
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#KCvGFC NWSL Playoff Availability Report
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#KCvGFC NWSL Playoff Availability Report
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
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Esme Morgan: A Woman of The People
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Esme Morgan: A Woman of The People
Audi field loves a shootout. we are cursed, we are blessed.
my taker predictions:
WAS
Bernal
Morgan
Miura
Cantore
Kingsbury
LOU
Borges
Sears
Flint
Balcer
Wright
my taker predictions:
WAS
Bernal
Morgan
Miura
Cantore
Kingsbury
LOU
Borges
Sears
Flint
Balcer
Wright
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Audi field loves a shootout. we are cursed, we are blessed.
my taker predictions:
WAS
Bernal
Morgan
Miura
Cantore
Kingsbury
LOU
Borges
Sears
Flint
Balcer
Wright
my taker predictions:
WAS
Bernal
Morgan
Miura
Cantore
Kingsbury
LOU
Borges
Sears
Flint
Balcer
Wright
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reminder that bloomer has faced 4 penalties this season and saved 3 so the spirit might wanna just go ahead and do a goal or two now'ish
my heart won't be able to take it if this goes to PKs
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
reminder that bloomer has faced 4 penalties this season and saved 3 so the spirit might wanna just go ahead and do a goal or two now'ish
today is Coach Rodman's origin story
Aubrey Kingsbury ran towards the bench and spoke to Trinity Rodman and Adrian Gonzalez. Right after that chat, you saw the substitution come together.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
Awkward fall for Tara McKeown, and the Spirit have gathered around her as she receives treatment.
Got to her feet without trainers, but then sat right back down.
Got to her feet without trainers, but then sat right back down.
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
today is Coach Rodman's origin story