Wow. Did not expect this. San Diego must have plans to replace her with a big move. Comments about San Diego being a sinking ship are too early and greatly exaggerated. Players come and go. #NWSL
Sources: #USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw is being traded to the North Carolina Courage in one of the biggest #NWSL deals of the offseason. San Diego will get significant cash funds in return. Reminder: The new CBA requires player consent for trades. More on @equalizersoccer.bsky.social:
Sources: Wave to trade USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to NC Courage
San Diego will receive a substantial sum of money in return
equalizersoccer.com
January 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Wow. Did not expect this. San Diego must have plans to replace her with a big move. Comments about San Diego being a sinking ship are too early and greatly exaggerated. Players come and go. #NWSL
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✍️ My latest edition of Moving the Goalposts for The Guardian.
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? 🤔
Read here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? 🤔
Read here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Moving the Goalposts | From the Euros to Canada’s new league: women’s football in 2025
The controversially postponed Wafcon will finally take place and Brazil will hope to cling on to the Copa América title
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
✍️ My latest edition of Moving the Goalposts for The Guardian.
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? 🤔
Read here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? 🤔
Read here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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🚨And Boom🚨
Portland Thorns have announced the signing of Princeton University forward 🇺🇸Pietra Tordin through the 2026 season with a player option for the 2027 season.
#Thorns🌹
Portland Thorns have announced the signing of Princeton University forward 🇺🇸Pietra Tordin through the 2026 season with a player option for the 2027 season.
#Thorns🌹
January 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🚨And Boom🚨
Portland Thorns have announced the signing of Princeton University forward 🇺🇸Pietra Tordin through the 2026 season with a player option for the 2027 season.
#Thorns🌹
Portland Thorns have announced the signing of Princeton University forward 🇺🇸Pietra Tordin through the 2026 season with a player option for the 2027 season.
#Thorns🌹
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The #USWNT Futures camp is a fascinating mix of players, and a welcome step for the program's overall development.
My thoughts on who's close to the next step, who's missing, and where the USL Super League might factor in longer-term:
My thoughts on who's close to the next step, who's missing, and where the USL Super League might factor in longer-term:
Three thoughts as USWNT Futures roster underlines Hayes' long-term vision
A 24-player USWNT Futures squad is out as Emma Hayes takes her next step towards a longer-term vision for the program.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The #USWNT Futures camp is a fascinating mix of players, and a welcome step for the program's overall development.
My thoughts on who's close to the next step, who's missing, and where the USL Super League might factor in longer-term:
My thoughts on who's close to the next step, who's missing, and where the USL Super League might factor in longer-term:
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Seattle Reign has signed UNC forward Maddie Dahlien through 2027.
The speedy winger played in the 2024 U-20 World Cup with Reign players Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames, and was also just named to the #USWNT Futures Camp roster.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/madd...
The speedy winger played in the 2024 U-20 World Cup with Reign players Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames, and was also just named to the #USWNT Futures Camp roster.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/madd...
UNC forward Maddie Dahlien signs with Seattle Reign through 2027
The speedy forward played with Reign teammates Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames in the 2024 U-20 World Cup.
www.sounderatheart.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Seattle Reign has signed UNC forward Maddie Dahlien through 2027.
The speedy winger played in the 2024 U-20 World Cup with Reign players Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames, and was also just named to the #USWNT Futures Camp roster.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/madd...
The speedy winger played in the 2024 U-20 World Cup with Reign players Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames, and was also just named to the #USWNT Futures Camp roster.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/madd...
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As Emma Hayes begins a new year leading the #USWNT, she has a luxury given to few of her predecessors: time.
Inside how she plans to use it, starting with next week's concurrent training camps for senior-level and "futures" players:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/emma-... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Inside how she plans to use it, starting with next week's concurrent training camps for senior-level and "futures" players:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/emma-... via @phillysport.bsky.social
As Emma Hayes’ second year leading the USWNT kicks off, she finally gets to think big picture
This month's training camp will have 26 senior-squad invitees and 24 young prospects in a "futures" group. "This part is just as much fun as it is competing for a major tournament," Hayes says.
www.inquirer.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
As Emma Hayes begins a new year leading the #USWNT, she has a luxury given to few of her predecessors: time.
Inside how she plans to use it, starting with next week's concurrent training camps for senior-level and "futures" players:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/emma-... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Inside how she plans to use it, starting with next week's concurrent training camps for senior-level and "futures" players:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/emma-... via @phillysport.bsky.social
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Seattle Reign FC today announced that the club has signed Rutgers defender Emily Mason through the 2025 NWSL season. The signing of Mason marks the first college athlete to sign with the Reign following the league’s transition away from the NWSL Draft.
January 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Seattle Reign FC today announced that the club has signed Rutgers defender Emily Mason through the 2025 NWSL season. The signing of Mason marks the first college athlete to sign with the Reign following the league’s transition away from the NWSL Draft.
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Seattle Reign FC today announced that the club has signed UNC forward Maddie Dahlien to a three-year contract through the 2027 NWSL season.
January 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Seattle Reign FC today announced that the club has signed UNC forward Maddie Dahlien to a three-year contract through the 2027 NWSL season.
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Seattle Reign announce the signing of Rutgers defender Emily Mason.
Mason was also just named to the roster for the #USWNT Futures Camp and played in the 2022 U-20 World Cup.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/seat...
Mason was also just named to the roster for the #USWNT Futures Camp and played in the 2022 U-20 World Cup.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/seat...
Seattle Reign sign Rutgers defender Emily Mason
The versatile defender, who can play centerback and fullback, signs for the 2025 season.
www.sounderatheart.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Seattle Reign announce the signing of Rutgers defender Emily Mason.
Mason was also just named to the roster for the #USWNT Futures Camp and played in the 2022 U-20 World Cup.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/seat...
Mason was also just named to the roster for the #USWNT Futures Camp and played in the 2022 U-20 World Cup.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/01/seat...
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News brief: After scoring 17 goals with #Gophers last season, Lino Lakes native Khyah Harper has signed #NWSL contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC.
www.twincities.com/2025/01/08/g...
www.twincities.com/2025/01/08/g...
Gophers’ Khyah Harper signs NWSL contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC
The Lino Lakes native is the first Minnesota player to join top women’s soccer league since 2017.
www.twincities.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
News brief: After scoring 17 goals with #Gophers last season, Lino Lakes native Khyah Harper has signed #NWSL contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC.
www.twincities.com/2025/01/08/g...
www.twincities.com/2025/01/08/g...
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Breaking #NWSL news: Longtime #MLS exec/ex- #USMNT defender Jeff Agoos is the new president of soccer ops + GM of the Portland Thorns. Lucy Rushton and Angus McNab also join as strategic advisors. More on @equalizersoccer.bsky.social 👇
Former MLS executive Jeff Agoos named Portland Thorns GM
The former USMNT stalwart has worked for MLS for more than a decade, overseeing the league's competition committee.
equalizersoccer.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Breaking #NWSL news: Longtime #MLS exec/ex- #USMNT defender Jeff Agoos is the new president of soccer ops + GM of the Portland Thorns. Lucy Rushton and Angus McNab also join as strategic advisors. More on @equalizersoccer.bsky.social 👇
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We ring in the new year chatting with @evandavissports.bsky.social on the topic of advanced analytics in soccer and #NWSL With @thedanlauletta.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social
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cc: @bekkimorgan.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We ring in the new year chatting with @evandavissports.bsky.social on the topic of advanced analytics in soccer and #NWSL With @thedanlauletta.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social
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cc: @bekkimorgan.bsky.social
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cc: @bekkimorgan.bsky.social
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One of the biggest college signings of the NWSL offseason thus far: Gotham gets center back Lilly Reale from UCLA. All-American and Hermann Trophy semifinalist with U.S. YNT experience.
January 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One of the biggest college signings of the NWSL offseason thus far: Gotham gets center back Lilly Reale from UCLA. All-American and Hermann Trophy semifinalist with U.S. YNT experience.
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Racing Louisville FC has signed defender Arin Wright to a two-year contract that has an option for 2027. She’s confident: “This team, united by an unwavering commitment to excellence and a relentless spirit, is built for a championship run.” More below from Wright and Bev Yanez:
January 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Racing Louisville FC has signed defender Arin Wright to a two-year contract that has an option for 2027. She’s confident: “This team, united by an unwavering commitment to excellence and a relentless spirit, is built for a championship run.” More below from Wright and Bev Yanez:
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Julia Bianchi signs with SC Internacional in Brazil after two seasons in Chicago #WithTheStars #NWSL
January 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Julia Bianchi signs with SC Internacional in Brazil after two seasons in Chicago #WithTheStars #NWSL
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New Utah GK signing Mia Justus:
TOTAL (4YR NCAA) - 1.28 GPR, 53 goals conceded on 67.75 PSxG faced
2024 - 1.53 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 30.62 PSxG faced
2023 - 1.11 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 22.11 PSxG faced
TOTAL (4YR NCAA) - 1.28 GPR, 53 goals conceded on 67.75 PSxG faced
2024 - 1.53 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 30.62 PSxG faced
2023 - 1.11 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 22.11 PSxG faced
December 30, 2024 at 11:32 PM
New Utah GK signing Mia Justus:
TOTAL (4YR NCAA) - 1.28 GPR, 53 goals conceded on 67.75 PSxG faced
2024 - 1.53 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 30.62 PSxG faced
2023 - 1.11 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 22.11 PSxG faced
TOTAL (4YR NCAA) - 1.28 GPR, 53 goals conceded on 67.75 PSxG faced
2024 - 1.53 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 30.62 PSxG faced
2023 - 1.11 GPR, 20 goals conceded on 22.11 PSxG faced
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New Bay FC FW Karlie Lema:
2024 - 0.82 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.76 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 16 goals on 14.2 xG
2023 - 0.43 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.29 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 4 goals on 3.39 xG
2022 - 0.47 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.52 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 5 goals on 5.71 xG
2024 - 0.82 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.76 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 16 goals on 14.2 xG
2023 - 0.43 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.29 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 4 goals on 3.39 xG
2022 - 0.47 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.52 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 5 goals on 5.71 xG
December 30, 2024 at 11:45 PM
New Bay FC FW Karlie Lema:
2024 - 0.82 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.76 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 16 goals on 14.2 xG
2023 - 0.43 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.29 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 4 goals on 3.39 xG
2022 - 0.47 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.52 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 5 goals on 5.71 xG
2024 - 0.82 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.76 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 16 goals on 14.2 xG
2023 - 0.43 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.29 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 4 goals on 3.39 xG
2022 - 0.47 xG + xA per 90’ (OVR), 0.52 xG + xA per 90’ (CONF), 5 goals on 5.71 xG
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Bay FC announced today that the club has signed forward Karlie Lema to a three-year contract through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season. Lema joins the club on her first professional contract after four seasons at the University of California, Berkeley.
December 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Bay FC announced today that the club has signed forward Karlie Lema to a three-year contract through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season. Lema joins the club on her first professional contract after four seasons at the University of California, Berkeley.
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This is going to be THE hardest year to make an NWSL roster as a rookie.
Everybody listed in the 3YR, 4YR, and 5YR buckets in my last post? That's the rookie pool this year (with a few exceptions for players coming back to college with redshirts)
Everybody listed in the 3YR, 4YR, and 5YR buckets in my last post? That's the rookie pool this year (with a few exceptions for players coming back to college with redshirts)
December 30, 2024 at 7:17 PM
This is going to be THE hardest year to make an NWSL roster as a rookie.
Everybody listed in the 3YR, 4YR, and 5YR buckets in my last post? That's the rookie pool this year (with a few exceptions for players coming back to college with redshirts)
Everybody listed in the 3YR, 4YR, and 5YR buckets in my last post? That's the rookie pool this year (with a few exceptions for players coming back to college with redshirts)
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8 - Today is the eighth Premier League game this season in which Mo Salah has registered both a goal and an assist - a new seasonal record by any player in the competition's history. Sensational.
December 29, 2024 at 6:10 PM
8 - Today is the eighth Premier League game this season in which Mo Salah has registered both a goal and an assist - a new seasonal record by any player in the competition's history. Sensational.
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Elon Musk’s pro-AfD commentary in German went online on Saturday ahead of being published on Sunday in the flagship paper of the Axel Springer media group, which also owns Politico. The editor of the German paper’s opinion section resigned in protest
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Elon Musk pens German newspaper opinion piece supporting far-right AfD party
Billionaire Trump adviser said his ‘significant investments’ in the country justified his wading into German politics
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Elon Musk’s pro-AfD commentary in German went online on Saturday ahead of being published on Sunday in the flagship paper of the Axel Springer media group, which also owns Politico. The editor of the German paper’s opinion section resigned in protest
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...