Kathleen Gier
@kgier.bsky.social
KU Masters in Sports Management
Editor: The Next, The IX, The Equalizer, JoeBlogs
Production Assistant: If Not For Them
(She/Her)
Editor: The Next, The IX, The Equalizer, JoeBlogs
Production Assistant: If Not For Them
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Kathleen Gier
@kgier.bsky.social
· May 9
Friends and foes, Joe has an assigned me a fun new segment for JoeBlogs where I share random fun and silly social media posts and links from the night before in the newsletter.
Please send me submissions or tag me in posts I need to see.
Please send me submissions or tag me in posts I need to see.
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And this is why the messaging of the league was not enough for clubs to stand on. And, of course, the Black players in the league are going to be the first to suffer.
From @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social at Outsports:
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Transphobic clothing brand feels every athlete has a price - Outsports
Anti-trans activewear XX-XY teams up with sports shock jock Clay Travis to pay athletes to speak out against trans women.
www.outsports.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
And this is why the messaging of the league was not enough for clubs to stand on. And, of course, the Black players in the league are going to be the first to suffer.
I love this and it makes me even more proud to be one of Joe’s Brilliant Readers.
Have you been curious about The Clubhouse? Now is the perfect time to join since you get to name your own price through Thanksgiving.
We are doing something different at JoeBlogs and would love for you to join us.
We are doing something different at JoeBlogs and would love for you to join us.
Charting a New JoeBlogs Future
We're trying to build up a joyful, ad-free, cynicism-free home for sports storytelling.
www.joeposnanski.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I love this and it makes me even more proud to be one of Joe’s Brilliant Readers.
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BREAKING: Vlatko Andonovski is shifting solely to KC Current's sporting director, opening a head-coaching vacancy at the record-setting #NWSL Shield winners. The change has been in the works since summer.
Ryan Dell has also replaced Caitlin Carducci as GM.
More on @espn.com:
Ryan Dell has also replaced Caitlin Carducci as GM.
More on @espn.com:
KC shifts Andonovski's role, will seek new coach
Vlatko Andonovski has relinquished his head coaching role with the Kansas City Current to shift solely into his role as sporting director, creating a head-coaching vacancy at the NWSL's top overall te...
www.espn.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Quick story here on Hannah Hidalgo's historic night for Notre Dame, where she set the program scoring record and NCAA steals record, surpassing names like Jewell Loyd and Ticha Penicheiro:
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Hannah Hidalgo rewrites multiple records in Notre Dame win
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo set the program’s single-game scoring record and NCAA steals record vs. Akron.
www.sbnation.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Quick story here on Hannah Hidalgo's historic night for Notre Dame, where she set the program scoring record and NCAA steals record, surpassing names like Jewell Loyd and Ticha Penicheiro:
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
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It didn’t go far enough. It never went far enough.
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It didn’t go far enough. It never went far enough.
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Aurora Boreanaz.
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Aurora Boreanaz.
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The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are underway, and already, they've been filled with plenty of exciting action. @kgier.bsky.social breaks down the quarterfinals results in this week's Soccer Monday.
www.theixsports.com/features/nws...
www.theixsports.com/features/nws...
Shield winners stumble in NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals - The IX Sports
Gotham FC topples the top-seeded Kansas City Current. Portland, Washington and Orlando also advance to NWSL semifinals.
www.theixsports.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are underway, and already, they've been filled with plenty of exciting action. @kgier.bsky.social breaks down the quarterfinals results in this week's Soccer Monday.
www.theixsports.com/features/nws...
www.theixsports.com/features/nws...
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Heads up: YouTube TV is giving a $20 credit to subscribers over the Disney/ESPN mess, but you have to actually go into the settings to claim it.
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Heads up: YouTube TV is giving a $20 credit to subscribers over the Disney/ESPN mess, but you have to actually go into the settings to claim it.
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
Devastating way for the Kansas City Current to end the season after winning the #NWSL Shield.
Semifinals:
Gotham vs. Orlando
Washington vs. Portland/San Diego
Semifinals:
Gotham vs. Orlando
Washington vs. Portland/San Diego
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Devastating way for the Kansas City Current to end the season after winning the #NWSL Shield.
Semifinals:
Gotham vs. Orlando
Washington vs. Portland/San Diego
Semifinals:
Gotham vs. Orlando
Washington vs. Portland/San Diego
This ⬇️
sorry to keep going on about this but you don't need famous people or teal man or unwell fc to sell this league, these players and these games are enough. i promise.
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This ⬇️
Vlatko Andonovski has talked all season about the importance of their “game changers” who are able to immediately affect a match when they sub on. Another great example from Ellie Wheeler to extend this one.
#NWSL
#NWSL
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Vlatko Andonovski has talked all season about the importance of their “game changers” who are able to immediately affect a match when they sub on. Another great example from Ellie Wheeler to extend this one.
#NWSL
#NWSL
Ellie Wheeler. What a shot to tie it up in stoppage time.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ellie Wheeler. What a shot to tie it up in stoppage time.
What a wildly predictable problem for baseball.
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What a wildly predictable problem for baseball.
I’m out of town for a wedding, but @danielsperrykc.bsky.social and @thombomb816.bsky.social have you covered in this #NWSL quarterfinals matchup between Gotham and KC.
#KCBaby
#KCBaby
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’m out of town for a wedding, but @danielsperrykc.bsky.social and @thombomb816.bsky.social have you covered in this #NWSL quarterfinals matchup between Gotham and KC.
#KCBaby
#KCBaby
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GOAL. Jaedyn Shaw puts Gotham in front. She turned and beat Sharples and placed her shot very well past Lorena. Current on the ropes. 1-0 Gotham.
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
GOAL. Jaedyn Shaw puts Gotham in front. She turned and beat Sharples and placed her shot very well past Lorena. Current on the ropes. 1-0 Gotham.
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KC Current Injury Report for quarterfinal vs. Gotham:
OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Michelle Cooper (Foot), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga (Hip)
#KCBaby
OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Michelle Cooper (Foot), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga (Hip)
#KCBaby
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
KC Current Injury Report for quarterfinal vs. Gotham:
OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Michelle Cooper (Foot), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga (Hip)
#KCBaby
OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Michelle Cooper (Foot), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga (Hip)
#KCBaby
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Harvard survives a nail-biter thanks to a deflection and then a steal by Karlee White on the final St. John's possession. The Crimson win their opener 61-56.
White led the Crimson with 16 points (5-11 FG), 5 rebs and 4 steals. Abigail Wright added 11 points and 7 rebs. @theixbasketball.bsky.social
White led the Crimson with 16 points (5-11 FG), 5 rebs and 4 steals. Abigail Wright added 11 points and 7 rebs. @theixbasketball.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Harvard survives a nail-biter thanks to a deflection and then a steal by Karlee White on the final St. John's possession. The Crimson win their opener 61-56.
White led the Crimson with 16 points (5-11 FG), 5 rebs and 4 steals. Abigail Wright added 11 points and 7 rebs. @theixbasketball.bsky.social
White led the Crimson with 16 points (5-11 FG), 5 rebs and 4 steals. Abigail Wright added 11 points and 7 rebs. @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Same on my feed. I’m so proud of us WoSoSky (?)
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Same on my feed. I’m so proud of us WoSoSky (?)
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FULL TIME: Orlando Pride 2, Seattle Reign 0
The 2024 #NWSL champs are heading to the semifinals with a performance a little more reminiscent of last year's double, including the Haley McCLUTCHeon goal + Marta run.
Valiant effort from Seattle, who nearly matched the Pride's expected goals.
The 2024 #NWSL champs are heading to the semifinals with a performance a little more reminiscent of last year's double, including the Haley McCLUTCHeon goal + Marta run.
Valiant effort from Seattle, who nearly matched the Pride's expected goals.
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
FULL TIME: Orlando Pride 2, Seattle Reign 0
The 2024 #NWSL champs are heading to the semifinals with a performance a little more reminiscent of last year's double, including the Haley McCLUTCHeon goal + Marta run.
Valiant effort from Seattle, who nearly matched the Pride's expected goals.
The 2024 #NWSL champs are heading to the semifinals with a performance a little more reminiscent of last year's double, including the Haley McCLUTCHeon goal + Marta run.
Valiant effort from Seattle, who nearly matched the Pride's expected goals.
S/O to @thombomb816.bsky.social for asking the question and respect to coach Andonovski for having a thoughtful and thorough answer on this huge issue affecting women’s soccer.
“It’s just unfortunate that players like Barbra have to go through that harassment when they bring so much joy to their cities and communities. These are wonderful women. And this is the playoffs, which is the most exciting time of the year.” -Vlatko on recent transphobic rhetoric(? From me)
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
S/O to @thombomb816.bsky.social for asking the question and respect to coach Andonovski for having a thoughtful and thorough answer on this huge issue affecting women’s soccer.
Oops. You activated Playoff Marta.
Marta's no look pass helps set Haley McCutcheon up! Watch this precise finish from close in!
Orlando leads the NWSL Quarterfinal against Seattle on Amazon Prime 👀
Orlando leads the NWSL Quarterfinal against Seattle on Amazon Prime 👀
November 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Oops. You activated Playoff Marta.
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I will never forget the Toronto Blue Jays relief pitchers sharpie-ing Vesia’s number on their caps during games 6 and 7 of the World Series for as long as I live.
Just a simple act of love and solidarity and sportsmanship so desperately needed in these awful times. Class organization.
Just a simple act of love and solidarity and sportsmanship so desperately needed in these awful times. Class organization.
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced that their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol, died on October 26th.
Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts. 💔
Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts. 💔
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I will never forget the Toronto Blue Jays relief pitchers sharpie-ing Vesia’s number on their caps during games 6 and 7 of the World Series for as long as I live.
Just a simple act of love and solidarity and sportsmanship so desperately needed in these awful times. Class organization.
Just a simple act of love and solidarity and sportsmanship so desperately needed in these awful times. Class organization.
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CALLING ALL STUDENTS 🗣️
$25 standing room only tickets are available for Nov. 9! Must have an .edu email to reedem.
🎟️ Buy here: bit.ly/StudentOffer11…
$25 standing room only tickets are available for Nov. 9! Must have an .edu email to reedem.
🎟️ Buy here: bit.ly/StudentOffer11…
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
CALLING ALL STUDENTS 🗣️
$25 standing room only tickets are available for Nov. 9! Must have an .edu email to reedem.
🎟️ Buy here: bit.ly/StudentOffer11…
$25 standing room only tickets are available for Nov. 9! Must have an .edu email to reedem.
🎟️ Buy here: bit.ly/StudentOffer11…
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I am BEGGING sports media covering Ausberry as the new AD at LSU to include this in their coverage. If you don’t, you are bad at your job and should be embarrassed.
One last thing: the domestic violence confession that Ausberry sat on and did not report was about an LSU athlete. The football player had harmed an LSU athlete. And now Ausberry is interim AD and overseeing all of athletics and athletes. Ok.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I am BEGGING sports media covering Ausberry as the new AD at LSU to include this in their coverage. If you don’t, you are bad at your job and should be embarrassed.