Kieran Doyle
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Kieran Doyle
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· May 29
Chelsea's 2024/25 season is done (sort of), and I gave Maresca a report card. You can listen/watch here, but here's the slides below.
youtu.be/-klDuOskwr0
open.spotify.com/episode/7CV2...
youtu.be/-klDuOskwr0
open.spotify.com/episode/7CV2...
Begging TFC to sign him
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Earthquakes star Espinoza becomes free agent after option expires: Sources
The 30-year-old playmaker will be one of the most sought-after names in MLS free agency this winter
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Begging TFC to sign him
Another study that we say we’re going to fund the research on that already exists.
For women’s players we see a small, but statistically significant, uptick in ACL injuries on artificial turf (Xiao 2022 and Howard 2020) in matches, and a strong decline in training.
For women’s players we see a small, but statistically significant, uptick in ACL injuries on artificial turf (Xiao 2022 and Howard 2020) in matches, and a strong decline in training.
Jessica Berman, answering @pcattry.bsky.social about Atlanta's stadium having artificial turf (an annoyance for players + teams), says #NWSL doesn't view it as simply grass vs. turf. “Not all playing surfaces are created equal.” The new NWSL Foundation will fund research, she says.
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Another study that we say we’re going to fund the research on that already exists.
For women’s players we see a small, but statistically significant, uptick in ACL injuries on artificial turf (Xiao 2022 and Howard 2020) in matches, and a strong decline in training.
For women’s players we see a small, but statistically significant, uptick in ACL injuries on artificial turf (Xiao 2022 and Howard 2020) in matches, and a strong decline in training.
Wanted to check in on Chelsea as we're at 11 games and have enough data that it's not just some hand wavey stuff.
Headlines, team is very similar to last year across most metrics. Slightly down on the attack/xGD/GD due to red cards (-5 GD and similar xGD down a player).
Headlines, team is very similar to last year across most metrics. Slightly down on the attack/xGD/GD due to red cards (-5 GD and similar xGD down a player).
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Wanted to check in on Chelsea as we're at 11 games and have enough data that it's not just some hand wavey stuff.
Headlines, team is very similar to last year across most metrics. Slightly down on the attack/xGD/GD due to red cards (-5 GD and similar xGD down a player).
Headlines, team is very similar to last year across most metrics. Slightly down on the attack/xGD/GD due to red cards (-5 GD and similar xGD down a player).
Only semi related to this club, but highly recommend anyone who finds themself in Rome visit Roma Fem's stadium.
It's small, accessible by train from downtown with a short walk, is extremely cute, has delicious sandwiches, and most games are free!
It's small, accessible by train from downtown with a short walk, is extremely cute, has delicious sandwiches, and most games are free!
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Only semi related to this club, but highly recommend anyone who finds themself in Rome visit Roma Fem's stadium.
It's small, accessible by train from downtown with a short walk, is extremely cute, has delicious sandwiches, and most games are free!
It's small, accessible by train from downtown with a short walk, is extremely cute, has delicious sandwiches, and most games are free!
Hate to say it but plowing the field and taking an hour to do so has killed the game imo
I want snow penalties more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Hate to say it but plowing the field and taking an hour to do so has killed the game imo
KC played a basically even game and ball happened to go in for Gotham and did not for KC. Anyone making sweeping takes on Vlatko’s ability as a coach on the basis of the random bounces of 1 game of soccer is, respectfully, a fucking dumbass.
I'm seeing a lot of Vlatko hate today. The KC Current had the best regular season in the history of the league
Ultimately American sports are judged by playoffs. He'll learn from this, but all 3 of your star forwards getting hurt in the last 2 meaningless games is rough. #KCBaby
Ultimately American sports are judged by playoffs. He'll learn from this, but all 3 of your star forwards getting hurt in the last 2 meaningless games is rough. #KCBaby
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
KC played a basically even game and ball happened to go in for Gotham and did not for KC. Anyone making sweeping takes on Vlatko’s ability as a coach on the basis of the random bounces of 1 game of soccer is, respectfully, a fucking dumbass.
They’re driving snow plows on the field hahahahahah
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
They’re driving snow plows on the field hahahahahah
I want snow penalties more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I want snow penalties more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life
This is the best worst game I have ever watched. Every single action is insane
November 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is the best worst game I have ever watched. Every single action is insane
Ref is in short sleeves if you were wondering btw
I cannot express the degree to which this is the most insane football match I’ve ever seen. Dudes slide tackling in 6-8 inches of snow. Ball doesn’t roll. It’s Canadian Beach Soccer.
If you weren’t watching this you missed a goal off a bicycle kick. The guy must have felt like he landed on pillows. Incredible scenes.
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Ref is in short sleeves if you were wondering btw
I cannot express the degree to which this is the most insane football match I’ve ever seen. Dudes slide tackling in 6-8 inches of snow. Ball doesn’t roll. It’s Canadian Beach Soccer.
If you weren’t watching this you missed a goal off a bicycle kick. The guy must have felt like he landed on pillows. Incredible scenes.
Scenes at the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC, which is underway in Ottawa. Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham is helping clear snow off the pitch.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I cannot express the degree to which this is the most insane football match I’ve ever seen. Dudes slide tackling in 6-8 inches of snow. Ball doesn’t roll. It’s Canadian Beach Soccer.
Streaming to talk Chelsea: youtube.com/live/InmTW1h...
Chelsea Wallop Wolves, The Garnacho Game
YouTube video by KierDoyle
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November 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Streaming to talk Chelsea: youtube.com/live/InmTW1h...
Love me a GK PK sub
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Love me a GK PK sub
Are the Loons trumpet section playing every time we touch by Cascada?
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Are the Loons trumpet section playing every time we touch by Cascada?
Is Stefan Frei aware he can jump and catch the ball in the air?
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Is Stefan Frei aware he can jump and catch the ball in the air?
4 shots and 0.27 xG conceded total over the last 2 matches, seems pretty good!
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
4 shots and 0.27 xG conceded total over the last 2 matches, seems pretty good!
I am comparatively low on Mheuka, but at some point I think you gotta look at the struggle bus that are Guiu/George/JP9 mins and ask if he can’t get a looksie
GOAL, 3-0 #CFCDev, Mheuka is this time the player with the shot saved but the very in-form Jesse Derry is there to gobble up the rebound. (43)
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am comparatively low on Mheuka, but at some point I think you gotta look at the struggle bus that are Guiu/George/JP9 mins and ask if he can’t get a looksie
Reposted by Kieran Doyle
CFCW can stay good longer than you can stay liquid 😂
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
CFCW can stay good longer than you can stay liquid 😂
It’s a joke between @bassman93.bsky.social that every year I think they’re going to be bad but this team is actually bad lol
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It’s a joke between @bassman93.bsky.social that every year I think they’re going to be bad but this team is actually bad lol
Absolutely diabolical defending, offside or not.
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Absolutely diabolical defending, offside or not.
Sonia is going to behead OJF in the locker room I think
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Sonia is going to behead OJF in the locker room I think
Literally no idea how this game is still 1-0
November 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Literally no idea how this game is still 1-0