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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‘Gotham DNA’: Gotham FC Cements Status As NWSL’s Most Clutch Team Under Pressure
Gotham won its second NWSL Championship in three years, defeating the Washington Spirit 1–0, with a mix of star power and pure determination.
www.si.com
“I think every single person on the field had that dawg in them"
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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New: If you're queer, you know that the holidays can be rough. Maybe you have a bad relationship with your family and holidays carry painful memories. I spoke to LGBTQ+ Texans across the state about how they find community this time of year: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Where can LGBTQ+ Texans go for Thanksgiving when home is off-limits?
"I just couldn't deal with knowing that I have people that have nowhere to go."
www.chron.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
New: If you're queer, you know that the holidays can be rough. Maybe you have a bad relationship with your family and holidays carry painful memories. I spoke to LGBTQ+ Texans across the state about how they find community this time of year: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
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A farcical League Cup draw: the latest example of why a blind obsession for women’s sports’ growth at all costs is abandoning the very audience and soul that built it.
But hey, at least we can all eat footlongs. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
But hey, at least we can all eat footlongs. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A farcical League Cup draw: the latest example of why a blind obsession for women’s sports’ growth at all costs is abandoning the very audience and soul that built it.
But hey, at least we can all eat footlongs. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
But hey, at least we can all eat footlongs. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
NWSL clubs without a head coach (days without one)
NC Courage (110)
Bay FC (23)
KC Current (11)
Portland Thorns (0)
NC Courage (110)
Bay FC (23)
KC Current (11)
Portland Thorns (0)
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
NWSL clubs without a head coach (days without one)
NC Courage (110)
Bay FC (23)
KC Current (11)
Portland Thorns (0)
NC Courage (110)
Bay FC (23)
KC Current (11)
Portland Thorns (0)
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The Portland Thorns announced that the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways #BAONPDX
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
BREAKING: Portland Thorns and head coach Rob Gale agree to part ways - immediate search for a replacement has begun
Today, the Portland Thorns have announced the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways.
Gale took over at the early stages of the 2023 season for Mike Norris. He led the team to consecut...
stumptown-footy.ghost.io
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Portland Thorns announced that the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways #BAONPDX
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
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The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
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FIFA has finalized World Cup draw pots and procedures. The news...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
FIFA has finalized World Cup draw pots and procedures. The news...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
Margueritte Bates (Aozasa) named Soccer head coach - University of Texas Athletics
First-ever rookie head coach to win NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship becomes fourth coach in Texas program history.
texaslonghorns.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
🎙️ 🎧 so much fun hanging out with @fayecarruthers.bsky.social + @suzywrack.bsky.social + Soph @girlsontheball.bsky.social and chatting #NWSL final & the chaotic 2025 season ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title win – Women’s Football Weekly
A look back at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the NWSL season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nations
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🎙️ 🎧 so much fun hanging out with @fayecarruthers.bsky.social + @suzywrack.bsky.social + Soph @girlsontheball.bsky.social and chatting #NWSL final & the chaotic 2025 season ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
Coco Gauff 💙
www.nola.com/news/u-s-ten...
www.nola.com/news/u-s-ten...
U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff makes a surprise appearance at Joe Brown Park. See why.
Coco Gauff, the world No. 3 ranked women's tennis player and winner of the 2023 U.S. Open and 2025 French Open, arrived at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on Monday afternoon.
www.nola.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Coco Gauff 💙
www.nola.com/news/u-s-ten...
www.nola.com/news/u-s-ten...
TCU, OH MY DAYS
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
TCU, OH MY DAYS
as someone who moved away from their home, my opinion is let people travel and experience whatever they want - end of.
but also, there is no better atmosphere in women's club football rn than the LigaMX Femenil Liguilla...
but also, there is no better atmosphere in women's club football rn than the LigaMX Femenil Liguilla...
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
as someone who moved away from their home, my opinion is let people travel and experience whatever they want - end of.
but also, there is no better atmosphere in women's club football rn than the LigaMX Femenil Liguilla...
but also, there is no better atmosphere in women's club football rn than the LigaMX Femenil Liguilla...
NEWS: Angela Kelly has been sacked by the University of Texas.
She leaves after 14 seasons as head coach with the Longhorns, breaking many records and taking them to arguably their highest consistent peak in team history.
2025 was an enormous dip after the highs of 2020-2024, UT finished 6-20-1.
She leaves after 14 seasons as head coach with the Longhorns, breaking many records and taking them to arguably their highest consistent peak in team history.
2025 was an enormous dip after the highs of 2020-2024, UT finished 6-20-1.
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEWS: Angela Kelly has been sacked by the University of Texas.
She leaves after 14 seasons as head coach with the Longhorns, breaking many records and taking them to arguably their highest consistent peak in team history.
2025 was an enormous dip after the highs of 2020-2024, UT finished 6-20-1.
She leaves after 14 seasons as head coach with the Longhorns, breaking many records and taking them to arguably their highest consistent peak in team history.
2025 was an enormous dip after the highs of 2020-2024, UT finished 6-20-1.
huge thunder and rain storms in Dallas, was surprised TCU v UNC kicked off on time, albeit it's about 40 miles away.
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
huge thunder and rain storms in Dallas, was surprised TCU v UNC kicked off on time, albeit it's about 40 miles away.
KC Current fans, fancy Aozasa?
NEWS: Considered to be one of the best coaches in the NCAA — Margueritte Aozasa has left UCLA after 4 seasons, release implies another opportunity awaits.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
KC Current fans, fancy Aozasa?
NEWS: Considered to be one of the best coaches in the NCAA — Margueritte Aozasa has left UCLA after 4 seasons, release implies another opportunity awaits.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEWS: Considered to be one of the best coaches in the NCAA — Margueritte Aozasa has left UCLA after 4 seasons, release implies another opportunity awaits.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
Her contract was until the end of 2028.
Aozasa won the 2022 NCAA Soccer National Championship, the College Cup.
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"We saw what not to do" ✊
Canada soccer legend Diana Matheson tells Rachel how the brand new Northern Super League has learned from the past and looked after its players 🇨🇦
@girlsontheball.bsky.social went to the final of Canada's first EVER professional women's league. Listen now ➡️ lnk.to/upfront
Canada soccer legend Diana Matheson tells Rachel how the brand new Northern Super League has learned from the past and looked after its players 🇨🇦
@girlsontheball.bsky.social went to the final of Canada's first EVER professional women's league. Listen now ➡️ lnk.to/upfront
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"We saw what not to do" ✊
Canada soccer legend Diana Matheson tells Rachel how the brand new Northern Super League has learned from the past and looked after its players 🇨🇦
@girlsontheball.bsky.social went to the final of Canada's first EVER professional women's league. Listen now ➡️ lnk.to/upfront
Canada soccer legend Diana Matheson tells Rachel how the brand new Northern Super League has learned from the past and looked after its players 🇨🇦
@girlsontheball.bsky.social went to the final of Canada's first EVER professional women's league. Listen now ➡️ lnk.to/upfront
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stage is set for Gotham FC at New York City Hall, procession starts at the top the hour
procession will only be a few blocks long — team spokesperson said NYC can’t put on a full ticker tape parade week of Thanksgiving
procession will only be a few blocks long — team spokesperson said NYC can’t put on a full ticker tape parade week of Thanksgiving
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
stage is set for Gotham FC at New York City Hall, procession starts at the top the hour
procession will only be a few blocks long — team spokesperson said NYC can’t put on a full ticker tape parade week of Thanksgiving
procession will only be a few blocks long — team spokesperson said NYC can’t put on a full ticker tape parade week of Thanksgiving
🐯 Tigres are LigaMX Femenil champions once again — Diana Ordoñez scored the winning goal in tonight’s 1-0 win over 10-player Club America, sealing a 4-3 aggregate win.
First Mexican title for manager Pedro Martinez Losa, and league title number 7 for Tigres.
📸 LigaMX Femenil
First Mexican title for manager Pedro Martinez Losa, and league title number 7 for Tigres.
📸 LigaMX Femenil
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
🐯 Tigres are LigaMX Femenil champions once again — Diana Ordoñez scored the winning goal in tonight’s 1-0 win over 10-player Club America, sealing a 4-3 aggregate win.
First Mexican title for manager Pedro Martinez Losa, and league title number 7 for Tigres.
📸 LigaMX Femenil
First Mexican title for manager Pedro Martinez Losa, and league title number 7 for Tigres.
📸 LigaMX Femenil
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“I think every single person on the field had that dawg in them"
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
‘Gotham DNA’: Gotham FC Cements Status As NWSL’s Most Clutch Team Under Pressure
Gotham won its second NWSL Championship in three years, defeating the Washington Spirit 1–0, with a mix of star power and pure determination.
www.si.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
“I think every single person on the field had that dawg in them"
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
If you’re on a 6am flight out of San Jose airport, say hey
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you’re on a 6am flight out of San Jose airport, say hey
I found two untouched and packaged In/Out burgers in a vacated suite at PayPay Park….nothing has ever tasted so good at 10:47pm on an empty stomach
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I found two untouched and packaged In/Out burgers in a vacated suite at PayPay Park….nothing has ever tasted so good at 10:47pm on an empty stomach
“I think every single person on the field had that dawg in them"
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
‘Gotham DNA’: Gotham FC Cements Status As NWSL’s Most Clutch Team Under Pressure
Gotham won its second NWSL Championship in three years, defeating the Washington Spirit 1–0, with a mix of star power and pure determination.
www.si.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
“I think every single person on the field had that dawg in them"
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
Midge Purce, Cuban cigars, big moments, thriving under pressure and "Gotham DNA".
My story from another legacy building night for Gotham FC as they win their 2nd #NWSL Championship Final in San Jose.
www.si.com/soccer/gotha...
"I'm just a guy from a neighborhood from Madrid...this is a dream come true."
Juan Carlos Amoros opening his press conference after winning the 2025 NWSL Championship - he shouts out all the players and staff, including a staff member who missed the final due to a family matter.
Juan Carlos Amoros opening his press conference after winning the 2025 NWSL Championship - he shouts out all the players and staff, including a staff member who missed the final due to a family matter.
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
"I'm just a guy from a neighborhood from Madrid...this is a dream come true."
Juan Carlos Amoros opening his press conference after winning the 2025 NWSL Championship - he shouts out all the players and staff, including a staff member who missed the final due to a family matter.
Juan Carlos Amoros opening his press conference after winning the 2025 NWSL Championship - he shouts out all the players and staff, including a staff member who missed the final due to a family matter.