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The curtain closes on a spectacular career 🥹💛

Congratulations Imani Dorsey, and thank you for everything you've given this sport and to our community!!

A photo of the back of Imani while she's holding the ball up in her left hand. To the left, there's a screen shot from her Instagram that reads:

"I move on to an incredible opportunity I am excited to share in the near future. But for now, it is time to reflect, reminisce, and fully embrace my last moments as a pro. This journey has been one of a lifetime. I can't wait for what the future holds and I am excited to bring you all on the ride. ❤️

With all the love, Imani"

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nkc @nikikayt.bsky.social · 4d

last week: boo seattle pls no don't do it
this week: seattle plz come on u can do it

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 4d

can they hit the umpire with a pitch

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Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.social · 4d

existing in all other parts of life: we need to be thoughtful about how we integrate technology into human affairs

watching an umpire in the postseason: BRING FORTH THE ROBOT GODS

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nkc @nikikayt.bsky.social · 5d

prob bc Kansas City is just ✨better✨ than the rest of us 🙄🙄🙄 I hate it

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 5d

This is the progression of every T. Kingfisher horror novel I’ve read:

1. Delightful spooky vibes

2. Oh no what the fuck

3. OH NO WHAT THE FUCK

4. THANKS I HATE IT

5. *incoherent internal screaming*

6. Are we safe now?

7. HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK

/end

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 5d

Chekhov: if there is a gun on the mantlepiece it must go off in the third act.

T. Kingfisher: if there is a gun on the mantlepiece, the mantlepiece is probably going to try to eat you.

Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 6d

Two books for spooky season:
COFFIN MOON, Keith Rosson: Best modern vampire story ever (although it's set in the 70s).
THE TWISTED ONES, by T. Kingfisher: It lures you in with chatty good humor (especially about NPR Pledge Week) and a lovely dog...then slams the door and bites you in the dark.

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 6d

An iconic arrival from the legendary Christen Press. 🤩

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nkc @nikikayt.bsky.social · 7d

ummmmmmmmm what tf is this????

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U.S. Women's National Soccer Team @uswnt.ussoccer.com · 10d

🇺🇸 155 Appearances
🥅 64 Goals
⚽️ 43 Assists
🏆 2x FIFA Women's World Cup Champion
✨ 1 Iconic Career

Christen Press has announced her retirement from professional soccer following the conclusion of Angel City's 2025

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Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 10d

See also:

Cristina Yang is sobbing while sitting in a hospital bed.

Top image: she cries out “somebody sedate me!”
Bottom image: she sobs in despai, wiping a tear from her eye

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nkc @nikikayt.bsky.social · 10d

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 10d

Retirements call for flowers, but also reevaluation. Christen Press’ career defies neat storylines of success on and off the field, even as she retires as a two-time World Cup winner.

An attempt to capture the whole, at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Christen Press felt like a ‘villain’. The ex-USWNT forward played long enough to become a hero

The World Cup winner doesn't view her professional career as 'storybook,' but a journey full of lessons

www.nytimes.com

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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 10d

Only at @theathletic.com — Christen Press pens her farewell letters to herself, the game, and her fans as she announces her retirement at the close of the 2025 NWSL season with @angelcity.com.

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

USWNT’s Christen Press’ thank you letters to herself, football and the fans: Exclusive

Two-time World Cup winner Christen Press exclusively shares with The Athletic letters to her younger self, soccer and fans as she retires

www.nytimes.com

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