Sean
@skybluebats.bsky.social
WoSo fan, mostly NWSL + USWNT with a side of WSL + UWCL (he/him)
Orlando Pride
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 6
Target is on their back after winning the double then adding Oihane. The depth on this squad is incredible, and they could even be better than last year.
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 6
Target is on their back after winning the double then adding Oihane. The depth on this squad is incredible, and they could even be better than last year.
March 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Orlando Pride
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 6
Target is on their back after winning the double then adding Oihane. The depth on this squad is incredible, and they could even be better than last year.
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 6
Target is on their back after winning the double then adding Oihane. The depth on this squad is incredible, and they could even be better than last year.
Washington Spirit
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 7
Amazing season followed by the best offseason of the playoff teams. Not hard to see why they’re seemingly everyone’s title favorites.
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 7
Amazing season followed by the best offseason of the playoff teams. Not hard to see why they’re seemingly everyone’s title favorites.
March 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Washington Spirit
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 7
Amazing season followed by the best offseason of the playoff teams. Not hard to see why they’re seemingly everyone’s title favorites.
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 7
Amazing season followed by the best offseason of the playoff teams. Not hard to see why they’re seemingly everyone’s title favorites.
Gotham FC
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 13
Extremely busy offseason in both directions. A return to the semifinals (or beyond) is very likely, but depth at fullback + holding mid is very thin.
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 13
Extremely busy offseason in both directions. A return to the semifinals (or beyond) is very likely, but depth at fullback + holding mid is very thin.
March 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Gotham FC
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 13
Extremely busy offseason in both directions. A return to the semifinals (or beyond) is very likely, but depth at fullback + holding mid is very thin.
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 13
Extremely busy offseason in both directions. A return to the semifinals (or beyond) is very likely, but depth at fullback + holding mid is very thin.
Kansas City Current
🟰 Returning: 20
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
Very similar to last year’s electric squad, but goalkeeper room is brand new. Consistent defensive results are needed to reach the next level.
🟰 Returning: 20
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
Very similar to last year’s electric squad, but goalkeeper room is brand new. Consistent defensive results are needed to reach the next level.
March 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Kansas City Current
🟰 Returning: 20
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
Very similar to last year’s electric squad, but goalkeeper room is brand new. Consistent defensive results are needed to reach the next level.
🟰 Returning: 20
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
Very similar to last year’s electric squad, but goalkeeper room is brand new. Consistent defensive results are needed to reach the next level.
North Carolina Courage
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 7
Few additions to the squad, but one massive signing. How they deploy Shaw + maintain their defensive performance will be key to their success.
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 7
Few additions to the squad, but one massive signing. How they deploy Shaw + maintain their defensive performance will be key to their success.
March 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
North Carolina Courage
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 7
Few additions to the squad, but one massive signing. How they deploy Shaw + maintain their defensive performance will be key to their success.
🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 7
Few additions to the squad, but one massive signing. How they deploy Shaw + maintain their defensive performance will be key to their success.
Portland Thorns
🟰 Returning: 18
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 10
Retirements, injuries, and maternity leave mean the back line + attacking plan need to be built almost from scratch.
🟰 Returning: 18
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 10
Retirements, injuries, and maternity leave mean the back line + attacking plan need to be built almost from scratch.
March 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Portland Thorns
🟰 Returning: 18
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 10
Retirements, injuries, and maternity leave mean the back line + attacking plan need to be built almost from scratch.
🟰 Returning: 18
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 10
Retirements, injuries, and maternity leave mean the back line + attacking plan need to be built almost from scratch.
Bay FC
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 6
Quiet offseason (in player movement anyway) trend continues, but makes sense here + the rookies are exciting. My dark horse title contender.
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 6
Quiet offseason (in player movement anyway) trend continues, but makes sense here + the rookies are exciting. My dark horse title contender.
March 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Bay FC
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 6
Quiet offseason (in player movement anyway) trend continues, but makes sense here + the rookies are exciting. My dark horse title contender.
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 6
Quiet offseason (in player movement anyway) trend continues, but makes sense here + the rookies are exciting. My dark horse title contender.
Chicago Stars
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 7
Another quiet offseason, which is an odd choice. A lot hinges on Staab’s return to healt + Mal’s status.
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 7
Another quiet offseason, which is an odd choice. A lot hinges on Staab’s return to healt + Mal’s status.
March 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Chicago Stars
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 7
Another quiet offseason, which is an odd choice. A lot hinges on Staab’s return to healt + Mal’s status.
🟰 Returning: 21
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 7
Another quiet offseason, which is an odd choice. A lot hinges on Staab’s return to healt + Mal’s status.
Racing Louisville
🟰 Returning: 24
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 3
After an extremely quiet offseason, internal / tactical improvement will be needed to break the 9th place cycle.
🟰 Returning: 24
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 3
After an extremely quiet offseason, internal / tactical improvement will be needed to break the 9th place cycle.
March 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Racing Louisville
🟰 Returning: 24
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 3
After an extremely quiet offseason, internal / tactical improvement will be needed to break the 9th place cycle.
🟰 Returning: 24
➕ Arrivals: 5
➖ Departures: 3
After an extremely quiet offseason, internal / tactical improvement will be needed to break the 9th place cycle.
San Diego Wave
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 10
Biggest roster overhaul in the league. Future looks bright w/ this awesome rookie class, but 2025 is a question mark.
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 10
Biggest roster overhaul in the league. Future looks bright w/ this awesome rookie class, but 2025 is a question mark.
March 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
San Diego Wave
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 10
Biggest roster overhaul in the league. Future looks bright w/ this awesome rookie class, but 2025 is a question mark.
🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 10
Biggest roster overhaul in the league. Future looks bright w/ this awesome rookie class, but 2025 is a question mark.
Utah Royals
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 12
➖ Departures: 9
Followed their strong summer transfers w/ a great offseason. Brand team compared to this time last year.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 12
➖ Departures: 9
Followed their strong summer transfers w/ a great offseason. Brand team compared to this time last year.
March 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Utah Royals
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 12
➖ Departures: 9
Followed their strong summer transfers w/ a great offseason. Brand team compared to this time last year.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 12
➖ Departures: 9
Followed their strong summer transfers w/ a great offseason. Brand team compared to this time last year.
Angel City
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 8
Can see this team finishing anywhere from 5th to 12th, a lot depends on how new coaching meshes with the talent.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 8
Can see this team finishing anywhere from 5th to 12th, a lot depends on how new coaching meshes with the talent.
March 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Angel City
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 8
Can see this team finishing anywhere from 5th to 12th, a lot depends on how new coaching meshes with the talent.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 8
Can see this team finishing anywhere from 5th to 12th, a lot depends on how new coaching meshes with the talent.
Seattle Reign
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 8
Offseason additions should give them a great shot to return to the playoffs, esp if a consistent goal scorer emerges.
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 8
Offseason additions should give them a great shot to return to the playoffs, esp if a consistent goal scorer emerges.
March 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Seattle Reign
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 8
Offseason additions should give them a great shot to return to the playoffs, esp if a consistent goal scorer emerges.
🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 8
Offseason additions should give them a great shot to return to the playoffs, esp if a consistent goal scorer emerges.
Houston Dash
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
One of the most improved squads in the offseason. Playoffs are possible but not needed for a successful season.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
One of the most improved squads in the offseason. Playoffs are possible but not needed for a successful season.
March 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Houston Dash
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
One of the most improved squads in the offseason. Playoffs are possible but not needed for a successful season.
🟰 Returning: 19
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9
One of the most improved squads in the offseason. Playoffs are possible but not needed for a successful season.
Well said Blair. I fall under the camp that taking deep shots needs to be there for her to play like Ally Sentnor. However, the 37% of shots coming from 24+ yards needs to be significantly reduced.
Eric from @xowngoals.bsky.social said it better than I can.
Eric from @xowngoals.bsky.social said it better than I can.
March 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Well said Blair. I fall under the camp that taking deep shots needs to be there for her to play like Ally Sentnor. However, the 37% of shots coming from 24+ yards needs to be significantly reduced.
Eric from @xowngoals.bsky.social said it better than I can.
Eric from @xowngoals.bsky.social said it better than I can.
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/
Who is returning, a new arrival, or no longer with the club?
skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/
March 7, 2025 at 3:41 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/
Who is returning, a new arrival, or no longer with the club?
skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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
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).
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).
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
5pm ET: Japan vs Australia
8pm ET: USWNT vs Colombia
February 20, 2025 at 4:05 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
5pm ET: Japan vs Australia
8pm ET: USWNT vs Colombia
It’s hard to predict the final number of pros in this 2025 college WoSo class, but it will certainly eclipse every prior class.
Compared to 2024, the shape of the 2025 line shows the increased freedom of choice + the growing amount of domestic / global opportunities.
Compared to 2024, the shape of the 2025 line shows the increased freedom of choice + the growing amount of domestic / global opportunities.
February 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s hard to predict the final number of pros in this 2025 college WoSo class, but it will certainly eclipse every prior class.
Compared to 2024, the shape of the 2025 line shows the increased freedom of choice + the growing amount of domestic / global opportunities.
Compared to 2024, the shape of the 2025 line shows the increased freedom of choice + the growing amount of domestic / global opportunities.
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.
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
Northern Super League rosters
As #NSL teams keep announcing signings, I’ll add the new players to this tracker.
skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NorthernSupe...
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 rosters
As #NSL teams keep announcing signings, I’ll add the new players to this tracker.
skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NorthernSupe...
As #NSL teams keep announcing signings, I’ll add the new players to this tracker.
skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NorthernSupe...
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.
#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
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.
#NSL teams continue to reveal new players, and a lot more are expected this week. Here’s where they stand for announced signings.
2025 NCAA #WoSo Rookie Class
Busy day for college signings, so this include’s today’s signings & breaks out NWSL vs. other leagues + available.
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
Busy day for college signings, so this include’s today’s signings & breaks out NWSL vs. other leagues + available.
Busy day for college signings, so this include’s today’s signings & breaks out NWSL vs. other leagues + available.