Justin Horneker
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Leave Barbra Banda Alone, and a Decision Day primer.
NWSL Decision Day looms large, consider this your study guide ahead of the final day of the season.
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The final weekend of the NWSL season looms large, in today's newsletter I dove into the narratives and asked Chat GPT how to stop Temwa Chawinga.
Lastly, leave Barbra Banda alone. Leave trans kids alone. Focus on the actual problems permeating women's sports.
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Lastly, leave Barbra Banda alone. Leave trans kids alone. Focus on the actual problems permeating women's sports.
www.talkinsoccer.com/leave-barbra...
An Italy squad that took England to extra time had nothing for the US tonight.
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
An Italy squad that took England to extra time had nothing for the US tonight.
Somehow Emma Hayes has to work Mal Swanson and Sophia Wilson into this rotation
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Somehow Emma Hayes has to work Mal Swanson and Sophia Wilson into this rotation
I need a full season of this Rose Lavelle
November 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I need a full season of this Rose Lavelle
Highlight of the half, doesn’t get much better than this.
November 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Highlight of the half, doesn’t get much better than this.
That recovery!
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
That recovery!
USWNT have scored within 90 seconds in 3 of the last 4.
Lavelle x 1
Moultrie x 2
Lavelle x 1
Moultrie x 2
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
USWNT have scored within 90 seconds in 3 of the last 4.
Lavelle x 1
Moultrie x 2
Lavelle x 1
Moultrie x 2
Look at all of these attacking midfielders!
The sunshine state starters ☀️
USWNT x The Home Depot
USWNT x The Home Depot
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Look at all of these attacking midfielders!
What do you want to see with tonight’s starting XI?
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
What do you want to see with tonight’s starting XI?
Nothing signifies a lack of joy like bringing on a CB in stoppage time of a 0-0 draw.
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nothing signifies a lack of joy like bringing on a CB in stoppage time of a 0-0 draw.
You just know Esther's scalp is still sore
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
You just know Esther's scalp is still sore
Late to the convo but someone convince me not to buy one of these Germany kits
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Late to the convo but someone convince me not to buy one of these Germany kits
Reposted by Justin Horneker
“Just show up. That's it. And that's what I want to do, again and again and again.”
Thomas Müller brought something rare to an already-special Vancouver Whitecaps side. Will that be enough in San Diego tomorrow night?
Inside a West final rife with subplots:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Thomas Müller brought something rare to an already-special Vancouver Whitecaps side. Will that be enough in San Diego tomorrow night?
Inside a West final rife with subplots:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
San Diego, Vancouver Whitecaps clash for Western Conference crown | MLSSoccer.com
Thomas Müller has played in more than his share of big matches, as you’d surmise from his 35 career trophies, an all-time record among German footballers.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
“Just show up. That's it. And that's what I want to do, again and again and again.”
Thomas Müller brought something rare to an already-special Vancouver Whitecaps side. Will that be enough in San Diego tomorrow night?
Inside a West final rife with subplots:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Thomas Müller brought something rare to an already-special Vancouver Whitecaps side. Will that be enough in San Diego tomorrow night?
Inside a West final rife with subplots:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Reposted by Justin Horneker
Today's NCAA WoSo Elite Eight schedule:
4:00 PM - (2) Duke vs (4) Washington
5:00 PM - (1) Stanford vs (2) Michigan State
5:00 PM - (3) Florida State vs Ohio State
4:00 PM - (2) Duke vs (4) Washington
5:00 PM - (1) Stanford vs (2) Michigan State
5:00 PM - (3) Florida State vs Ohio State
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Today's NCAA WoSo Elite Eight schedule:
4:00 PM - (2) Duke vs (4) Washington
5:00 PM - (1) Stanford vs (2) Michigan State
5:00 PM - (3) Florida State vs Ohio State
4:00 PM - (2) Duke vs (4) Washington
5:00 PM - (1) Stanford vs (2) Michigan State
5:00 PM - (3) Florida State vs Ohio State
The 2031 World Cup bid book is now public:
STL CITY SC's Performance Center is highlighted as a potential training site. Energizer Park is listed as one of the US's available venues, but wasn't in the 20 initial venues highlighted between the four host countries.
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
STL CITY SC's Performance Center is highlighted as a potential training site. Energizer Park is listed as one of the US's available venues, but wasn't in the 20 initial venues highlighted between the four host countries.
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
digitalhub.fifa.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The 2031 World Cup bid book is now public:
STL CITY SC's Performance Center is highlighted as a potential training site. Energizer Park is listed as one of the US's available venues, but wasn't in the 20 initial venues highlighted between the four host countries.
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
STL CITY SC's Performance Center is highlighted as a potential training site. Energizer Park is listed as one of the US's available venues, but wasn't in the 20 initial venues highlighted between the four host countries.
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
These are dope
Check out our new FTC House of Cards Shirt Set! Available in t-shirts or hoodies for starting at just $27 🤯 Perfect for fans and fashion lovers alike! 🔗
OH! And use the code BLACK WEEKEND for a nice lil discount 😉
wix.to/pMNemrJ #HouseOfCards #FTCUTD #Clothing #BlackFriday #GOYG #YERRRR #NWSL
OH! And use the code BLACK WEEKEND for a nice lil discount 😉
wix.to/pMNemrJ #HouseOfCards #FTCUTD #Clothing #BlackFriday #GOYG #YERRRR #NWSL
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
These are dope
I’m thankful for our soccer family today. To be able to tell stories like this.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’m thankful for our soccer family today. To be able to tell stories like this.
Reposted by Justin Horneker
Hi #NWSL friends - Here is a dropbox of jpegs from the finals.
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hi #NWSL friends - Here is a dropbox of jpegs from the finals.
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
They are largely unedited, so if you want a cleaned up version of any of them, feel free to ask! If you use them anywhere, I just ask that you tag me, k thanks
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m6bxv...
Took a nap while Lily was down and missed approximately 10000000 goals
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Took a nap while Lily was down and missed approximately 10000000 goals
Reposted by Justin Horneker
You will be visited by three spirits
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
Hello!
By next season the PWHL could jump to 12 teams depending on the next few months and the returns from the 2025-26 Takeover Tour.
To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
frontofficesports.com/pwhl-12-team...
To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
frontofficesports.com/pwhl-12-team...
PWHL Is Targeting Rapid Expansion to 12 Teams
The PWHL quickly added two expansion teams for 2025–26. It aims to add another four after gathering data from this year’s Takeover Tour.
frontofficesports.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hello!
Reposted by Justin Horneker
This past weekend local side BOHFS accomplished every amateur side’s dream, qualifying for the US Open Cup.
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
BOHFS St. Louis qualifies for U.S. Open Cup
“We weren’t here a year ago,” quipped BOHFS president Alen Bradaric. His amateur soccer club had just qualified for the U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer’s oldest cup competition, following a 3-2 win over C...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This past weekend local side BOHFS accomplished every amateur side’s dream, qualifying for the US Open Cup.
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
Christian Benteke: an era wasted.
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Christian Benteke: an era wasted.
This past weekend local side BOHFS accomplished every amateur side’s dream, qualifying for the US Open Cup.
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
BOHFS St. Louis qualifies for U.S. Open Cup
“We weren’t here a year ago,” quipped BOHFS president Alen Bradaric. His amateur soccer club had just qualified for the U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer’s oldest cup competition, following a 3-2 win over C...
www.stlmag.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This past weekend local side BOHFS accomplished every amateur side’s dream, qualifying for the US Open Cup.
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
A dream come true but for Alen Bradaric’s club, it’s just the beginning.
www.stlmag.com/news/sports/...
Three of four should be locked in on the playoffs, have to get these hires right.
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 2:02 AM
Three of four should be locked in on the playoffs, have to get these hires right.