Alexander Abnos
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Once it split from US Soccer, the NWSL had the chance to embrace some of the freedom the global soccer world enjoys.
“Recent events have highlighted just how much the NWSL appears unable to catch up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.”
Good read via @abigailsegel.bsky.social:
“Recent events have highlighted just how much the NWSL appears unable to catch up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.”
Good read via @abigailsegel.bsky.social:
Sam Coffey’s Man City move is another blow for a hamstrung NWSL
USWNT stars have a world of options as their domestic league struggles to match European teams’ ambition
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Once it split from US Soccer, the NWSL had the chance to embrace some of the freedom the global soccer world enjoys.
“Recent events have highlighted just how much the NWSL appears unable to catch up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.”
Good read via @abigailsegel.bsky.social:
“Recent events have highlighted just how much the NWSL appears unable to catch up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.”
Good read via @abigailsegel.bsky.social:
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Amad Diallo has had plenty of ups and downs in his career. Now, he’s a key player for United and just put on a show at AFCON.
I wrote about Amad’s stellar season for @us.theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I wrote about Amad’s stellar season for @us.theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Amad Diallo sparkled at Afcon. What does it mean for Manchester United?
The Côte d’Ivoire winger was his nation’s best player in Morocco, but his place in a post-Amorim world is uncertain
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Amad Diallo has had plenty of ups and downs in his career. Now, he’s a key player for United and just put on a show at AFCON.
I wrote about Amad’s stellar season for @us.theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I wrote about Amad’s stellar season for @us.theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Once the NWSL flew the nest of U.S. Soccer, it had an opportunity to embrace some of the freedom the rest of the world enjoys. Recent events show the league hasn't caught up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sam Coffey’s Man City move is another blow for a hamstrung NWSL
USWNT stars have a world of options as their domestic league struggles to match European teams’ ambition
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Once the NWSL flew the nest of U.S. Soccer, it had an opportunity to embrace some of the freedom the rest of the world enjoys. Recent events show the league hasn't caught up to the reality that it is in charge of its own destiny.
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
My latest for the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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I spoke to women (and one man) about what they find so hot about Heated Rivalry.
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?
The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals women’s desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchy
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I spoke to women (and one man) about what they find so hot about Heated Rivalry.
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
Iran and Minneapolis are two of the places nearest to my heart; the homes of many loved ones, among other things. Seeing events unfold from afar, I'm struck that my feelings on both are a similar mix: sorrow at the human cost, dread of what could be next, but also pride in people standing together.
January 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Iran and Minneapolis are two of the places nearest to my heart; the homes of many loved ones, among other things. Seeing events unfold from afar, I'm struck that my feelings on both are a similar mix: sorrow at the human cost, dread of what could be next, but also pride in people standing together.
Maybe Sporting KC didn't wait long *enough*!
January 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Maybe Sporting KC didn't wait long *enough*!
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How Iran’s protest movement has gained increasing momentum – a visual guide
How Iran’s protest movement has gained increasing momentum – a visual guide
Demonstrations initially focused on economic issues but as they have grown and become political the regime has responded with deadly force
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
How Iran’s protest movement has gained increasing momentum – a visual guide
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come work with us on the Guardian US production desk! we're hiring a PT copy editor for west coast hours (shifts starting 9-11am PT/12-2pm ET) three days per week, salary $44-48k. apply here: workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
Part-Time Copy Editor
The Guardian is a global, reader-funded news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sport...
workwithus.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
come work with us on the Guardian US production desk! we're hiring a PT copy editor for west coast hours (shifts starting 9-11am PT/12-2pm ET) three days per week, salary $44-48k. apply here: workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
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Most recent World Cups have been controversial in their own way.
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
US actions in Venezuela put the 2026 World Cup in disgraceful company | Leander Schaerlaeckens
In 1934 and 1978, Fifa’s big event was given over to authoritarian aims. There’s officially no more doubt that 2026 will be the same
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Most recent World Cups have been controversial in their own way.
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
Cristian Espinoza played 218 regular season MLS games for San Jose and was the best player on the field for most of them over 7 years stateside.
He played TWO playoff games in that span.
One of the all-time fumbles of talent in league history.
He played TWO playoff games in that span.
One of the all-time fumbles of talent in league history.
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Cristian Espinoza played 218 regular season MLS games for San Jose and was the best player on the field for most of them over 7 years stateside.
He played TWO playoff games in that span.
One of the all-time fumbles of talent in league history.
He played TWO playoff games in that span.
One of the all-time fumbles of talent in league history.
shut up and take my money dot gif
January 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
shut up and take my money dot gif
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This is really encouraging. There's a lot of low hanging fruit that Adams dragged his feet on (or made worse) over the past four years. Even if he comes short on the more ambitious parts of his agenda, just making real efforts to fix the obviously broken things is such a breath of fresh air.
Zohran just went out and fixed the Williamsburg Bridge bike entrance. Just did it. No faffing, no nonsense. Bam. Fixed.
January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
This is really encouraging. There's a lot of low hanging fruit that Adams dragged his feet on (or made worse) over the past four years. Even if he comes short on the more ambitious parts of his agenda, just making real efforts to fix the obviously broken things is such a breath of fresh air.
Just once I want a goalkeeper to authoritatively rise for a cross, catch the ball, land, and start sprinting forward...but not stop at the edge of the penalty area. Just keep going, holding the ball all the while. As the referee blows the whistle and players try to stop them, they just keep going.
January 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Just once I want a goalkeeper to authoritatively rise for a cross, catch the ball, land, and start sprinting forward...but not stop at the edge of the penalty area. Just keep going, holding the ball all the while. As the referee blows the whistle and players try to stop them, they just keep going.
It's one of sports' great oddities that the United States created modern baseball and is its unquestioned power center and yet their international baseball cap logo has been straight-up ass for what feels like forever.
January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's one of sports' great oddities that the United States created modern baseball and is its unquestioned power center and yet their international baseball cap logo has been straight-up ass for what feels like forever.
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Hello! I would love to speak to women who are fans of Heated Rivalry, including those who are new to MM romance and those who aren't, for an article I'm working on exploring the genre's appeal to women.
My DMs are open or I'm at juliacarriewong.11 on Signal and [email protected] on email
My DMs are open or I'm at juliacarriewong.11 on Signal and [email protected] on email
January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Hello! I would love to speak to women who are fans of Heated Rivalry, including those who are new to MM romance and those who aren't, for an article I'm working on exploring the genre's appeal to women.
My DMs are open or I'm at juliacarriewong.11 on Signal and [email protected] on email
My DMs are open or I'm at juliacarriewong.11 on Signal and [email protected] on email
That missed XP had the Roberto Carlos swerve but about 75 degrees in the wrong direction
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 AM
That missed XP had the Roberto Carlos swerve but about 75 degrees in the wrong direction
"holy fucking shit what a goal" - me, out loud, watching fulham-liverpool at the kids' play place cafe, making lots of friends.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
"holy fucking shit what a goal" - me, out loud, watching fulham-liverpool at the kids' play place cafe, making lots of friends.
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Under Joan Laporta FC Barcelona owes more money than any team in football, will 2026 mark the beginning of the end for the club’s celebrated century old member-owned model?
Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/w...
Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/w...
Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances?
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Under Joan Laporta FC Barcelona owes more money than any team in football, will 2026 mark the beginning of the end for the club’s celebrated century old member-owned model?
Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/w...
Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/w...
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Statement from the USL Players Association with the final bargaining session of 2025 ending tonight with no agreement in place and the current CBA set to expire tomorrow night.
IG link to the account and post here:
www.instagram.com/p/DS6GnifEQNq/
IG link to the account and post here:
www.instagram.com/p/DS6GnifEQNq/
December 31, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Statement from the USL Players Association with the final bargaining session of 2025 ending tonight with no agreement in place and the current CBA set to expire tomorrow night.
IG link to the account and post here:
www.instagram.com/p/DS6GnifEQNq/
IG link to the account and post here:
www.instagram.com/p/DS6GnifEQNq/
A wild day for the NWSL doing things MLS would do but for no discernible reason.
BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris Armas as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Armas most recently coached MLS' Colorado Rapids. KC Current won the #NWSL Shield in 2025.
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
The Kansas City Current have agreed to terms to hire Chris Armas as the team's new head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A wild day for the NWSL doing things MLS would do but for no discernible reason.
Among the criteria re: who qualifies for the NWSL's new High Impact Player rule:
"Player is selected in the Top 40 of the Guardian Top 100 football players in the world in the two (2) years prior"
www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-in...
"Player is selected in the Top 40 of the Guardian Top 100 football players in the world in the two (2) years prior"
www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-in...
a cartoon character with the words " the universe is mine to command " above him
Alt: a cartoon character with the words " the universe is mine to command " above him
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Among the criteria re: who qualifies for the NWSL's new High Impact Player rule:
"Player is selected in the Top 40 of the Guardian Top 100 football players in the world in the two (2) years prior"
www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-in...
"Player is selected in the Top 40 of the Guardian Top 100 football players in the world in the two (2) years prior"
www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-in...