Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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⚽️ 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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Full Time: A show about women's soccer: Bev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny
In 2011, after the Women's Professional Soccer league folded, Bev Yanez flew to Japan to hold onto her dreams of being a soccer player. That journey changed her life and set her on the path to bein...
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one of my fave episodes of the #NWSL season has been having Bev Yanez on the Full Time pod, where she talked about how a pre-season ticket to Japan, as the WPS folded in 2012, changed her life.
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chat is it good that the league went on a media blitz to laud the salary cap after being asked about trinity rodman's contract
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Trinity Rodman’s contract saga will reveal the future that NWSL leadership want
A day that ended with Washington Spirit fans zipping across the skies like meteors began, contrastingly, with frustration-induced eye rolls. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert broke news about the status of…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
chat is it good that the league went on a media blitz to laud the salary cap after being asked about trinity rodman's contract
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🇪🇸🗽 Esther Gonzalez goals v. NWSL oppo:
Team - Goals (Apps)
Spirit - 5 (5)
Royals - 4 (4)
Bay - 3 (4)
Dash - 2 (5)
Courage - 2 (4)
Reign - 2 (4)
Thorns - 2 (7)
ACFC - 2 (3)
Pride - 1 (5)
Current - 1 (5)
Stars - 1 (3)
Wave - 1 (3)
Team - Goals (Apps)
Spirit - 5 (5)
Royals - 4 (4)
Bay - 3 (4)
Dash - 2 (5)
Courage - 2 (4)
Reign - 2 (4)
Thorns - 2 (7)
ACFC - 2 (3)
Pride - 1 (5)
Current - 1 (5)
Stars - 1 (3)
Wave - 1 (3)
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🇪🇸🗽 Esther Gonzalez goals v. NWSL oppo:
Team - Goals (Apps)
Spirit - 5 (5)
Royals - 4 (4)
Bay - 3 (4)
Dash - 2 (5)
Courage - 2 (4)
Reign - 2 (4)
Thorns - 2 (7)
ACFC - 2 (3)
Pride - 1 (5)
Current - 1 (5)
Stars - 1 (3)
Wave - 1 (3)
Team - Goals (Apps)
Spirit - 5 (5)
Royals - 4 (4)
Bay - 3 (4)
Dash - 2 (5)
Courage - 2 (4)
Reign - 2 (4)
Thorns - 2 (7)
ACFC - 2 (3)
Pride - 1 (5)
Current - 1 (5)
Stars - 1 (3)
Wave - 1 (3)
I know Jaedyn Shaw gets the headlines, but Gotham’s player of the match for me was Jess Carter
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I know Jaedyn Shaw gets the headlines, but Gotham’s player of the match for me was Jess Carter
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Gotham is spending the night in Orlando and will head straight to the Bay Area tomorrow. They packed ahead of time just in case. Training schedule to come.
November 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Gotham is spending the night in Orlando and will head straight to the Bay Area tomorrow. They packed ahead of time just in case. Training schedule to come.
"This game was particularly poor...on my part, I'll take ownership of that."
- Midge Purce tells ABC after the game
- Midge Purce tells ABC after the game
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"This game was particularly poor...on my part, I'll take ownership of that."
- Midge Purce tells ABC after the game
- Midge Purce tells ABC after the game
okay, Berger wow
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
okay, Berger wow
that was Gotham's only unblocked shot of the second half
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
that was Gotham's only unblocked shot of the second half
that is so cruel
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
that is so cruel
what did we do to deserve this?
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
what did we do to deserve this?
Orlando defending their own box 🤌
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Orlando defending their own box 🤌
the Italians will love this
November 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
the Italians will love this
that Jess Carter tackle was cool
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
that Jess Carter tackle was cool
note: 0.05 xG across those 4 players!
69' mins played in Orlando, you've got Rose Lavelle, Midge Purce, Jaedyn Shaw and Esther combining for a total of two chances created and 2 shots.
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
note: 0.05 xG across those 4 players!
69' mins played in Orlando, you've got Rose Lavelle, Midge Purce, Jaedyn Shaw and Esther combining for a total of two chances created and 2 shots.
November 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
69' mins played in Orlando, you've got Rose Lavelle, Midge Purce, Jaedyn Shaw and Esther combining for a total of two chances created and 2 shots.
I really like Seb's subs
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I really like Seb's subs
Seb Hines remains one of the best off-ball coaches in the NWSL, Pride look organized and smart. I think Orlando will be the happier of the two teams but I do worry about those misses coming back to haunt the Pride.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Seb Hines remains one of the best off-ball coaches in the NWSL, Pride look organized and smart. I think Orlando will be the happier of the two teams but I do worry about those misses coming back to haunt the Pride.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
need Ovalle to run at Bruninha and Sonnett on yellows
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
need Ovalle to run at Bruninha and Sonnett on yellows
at 37' Jacquie Ovalle has 0.93 xG and the other 21 players combined have 0.06
November 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
at 37' Jacquie Ovalle has 0.93 xG and the other 21 players combined have 0.06
I dont have a problem with the ref booking Sonnett for that tug, but you need way more players to get booked for the same thing. something to watch the rest of the way.
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I dont have a problem with the ref booking Sonnett for that tug, but you need way more players to get booked for the same thing. something to watch the rest of the way.
Ovalle HAS to score that, my goodness
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Ovalle HAS to score that, my goodness
this NWSL semifinal feels like it could go from cagey to cage-match in the second half...
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
this NWSL semifinal feels like it could go from cagey to cage-match in the second half...
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fair play to Orlando supporters, that's so timely and funny as hell
you can see it in view near Lemos's head on this corner and when they cut to the wide angle after the kick is taken
you can see it in view near Lemos's head on this corner and when they cut to the wide angle after the kick is taken
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
fair play to Orlando supporters, that's so timely and funny as hell
you can see it in view near Lemos's head on this corner and when they cut to the wide angle after the kick is taken
you can see it in view near Lemos's head on this corner and when they cut to the wide angle after the kick is taken
very even after 20 mins -- probably just give Gotham the edge just in terms of field tilt, but the best chance fell to Ovalle and things could've been different, so Orlando will be happy with that.
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
very even after 20 mins -- probably just give Gotham the edge just in terms of field tilt, but the best chance fell to Ovalle and things could've been different, so Orlando will be happy with that.
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She’s gonna look like Calliou when she takes out them braids
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
She’s gonna look like Calliou when she takes out them braids
Esther Gonzalez vs. Orlando Pride
Apps: 4
Mins: 270
Goals: 1 (@ ORL, Aug. ‘25)
Apps: 4
Mins: 270
Goals: 1 (@ ORL, Aug. ‘25)
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Esther Gonzalez vs. Orlando Pride
Apps: 4
Mins: 270
Goals: 1 (@ ORL, Aug. ‘25)
Apps: 4
Mins: 270
Goals: 1 (@ ORL, Aug. ‘25)