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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 8h

I watched "Bring Her Back" alone in my hotel room on a work trip last night. Yeah. I'm smart.

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 11h

I was hoping they wouldn't remember this fact!

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 12h

love this camera angle for a HR

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 18h

Why is it so heartbreaking and joyful all at once

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 19h

Christen Press really has a magical way with words. These letters are beautiful.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Exclusive: Christen Press' thank you letters to herself, football and the fans

www.nytimes.com

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Steve Voght @voght.org · 22h

Few players have left such a lasting mark on their team. #NWSL #ThankYouLu www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...

Lauren Barnes defined the Seattle Reign

Barnes reflects on building a culture from scratch, her legacy, and the future.

www.sounderatheart.com

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Ride of the Valkyries @rideofvalkyries.com · 22h

Lu Barnes has left an indelible mark upon the Reign. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...

Lauren Barnes defined the Seattle Reign

Barnes reflects on building a culture from scratch, her legacy, and the future.

www.sounderatheart.com

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The Cooligans @soccercooligans.com · 1d

Hot Lesbian Summer will have to wait! 😂

Jess Fishlock of the Seattle Reign & Wales National Team joins The Cooligans Podcast 📺 🎧

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Crystal Fincher @finchfrii.bsky.social · 1d

There is no compromising with this.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Help LP Help The Kids: Extra Life Nov 8 @likkitp.ynyaproductions.com · 1d

An icon for your desk from an icon. Win this tiny cooler signed by Seattle Reign's Laura Harvey.

$10 donations will get you a chance at this and also entered in @cascadiangamers.bsky.social Super Raffle! Check my Extra Life donor page for the incentive and donate: bit.ly/extralife25lp

Seatle Reign head coach Laura Harvey sitting a cooler on the sidelines

a 3D printed replica of a cooler signed by Seattle Reign's Laura Harvey

screenshot showing my donor page and the incentive for the cooler drawing

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2d

"He’s a very energetic and happy guy that is contagious good energy," Mauricio Pochettino says of Cristian Roldan.

The midfielder is suddenly a #USMNT fixture again after two years, yet it feels like he never left.

Can he hustle his way to another World Cup squad?

www.inquirer.com/soccer/crist...

Cristian Roldan is back with the USMNT, and it feels like he never left

After over two years without a callup, the veteran midfielder has fit perfectly into the Americans’ new tactical setup. He's also showing manager Mauricio Pochettino how valuable he is off the field.

www.inquirer.com

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 2d

Most go-ahead plate appearances in a single postseason, Mariners history:

2025 Jorge Polanco: 4
1995 Ken Griffey Jr.: 4
2000 Alex Rodriguez: 3

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Ride of the Valkyries @rideofvalkyries.com · 2d

13 years, 250 games (so far), and nearly every league appearance record and honor. #ThankYouLu
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...

Lauren Barnes announces retirement at end of season

The team captain’s impressive career will be celebrated at Friday’s match.

www.sounderatheart.com

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 2d

Lu Barnes is someone that everybody looks up to. I thought I was ready but I'm actually not!! #ThankYouLu

Seattle Reign FC @reignfc.com · 2d

From Day One to Forever ✨

Can’t wait to celebrate you this Friday, Lu! #ThankYouLu

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 2d

Time to win it all for Luuuuuuuuuuu. #ThankYouLu

Seattle Reign FC @reignfc.com · 2d

A cornerstone of our club. A champion. A leader. A Club OG. 💙

Seattle Reign FC captain Lauren Barnes will retire at the end of the 2025 @nwslsoccer.com season, concluding her legendary 13-year career as a league and club original. #ThankYouLu

Read ➡️ rgnfc.com/3KSdrC9

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OptaJack @optajack.optajoe.com · 4d

3 - Jess Fishlock has scored three goals as a substitute in 2025, equaling the most in a single season in
@reignfc.com history (Katie Johnson - 2017). Sage.

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Ride of the Valkyries @rideofvalkyries.com · 6d

Before turning our attention to the Reign's home match tomorrow, join us in taking one more look at their scoreless draw against Gotham.

#SeattleReign #ReignFC

www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/thre...

Three stats: Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC

Looking at some of the data from the Reign's scoreless road draw.

www.sounderatheart.com

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Susie Rantz @susierantz.bsky.social · 8d

Had to confirm this was a real person

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Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 8d

I appreciate how thoughtful we are about our kit sponsors and that we go local in the end.

Seattle Reign FC @reignfc.com · 8d

Welcome to the Reign family, Trupanion 💙🐾

The Reign FC roster poses with their pets in the new kits featuring Trupanion as the front-of-kit sponsor.

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Ride of the Valkyries @rideofvalkyries.com · 8d

Seattle Reign has a new jersey sponsor. 🐶 🐕 🐈 😺

www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/seat...

Seattle Reign announce Trupanion as new front-of-jersey sponsor

The women-led pet insurance company is based in Seattle.

www.sounderatheart.com

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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