Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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“We will fight for her”
NWSL commissioner Jess Berman on keeping Trinity Rodman in the league.
NWSL commissioner Jess Berman on keeping Trinity Rodman in the league.
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“We will fight for her”
NWSL commissioner Jess Berman on keeping Trinity Rodman in the league.
NWSL commissioner Jess Berman on keeping Trinity Rodman in the league.
….”next year we’ll be focused on winning the championship”
2025 MVP, golden boot and Best XI Temwa Chawinga flanked by legendary comms staff
2025 MVP, golden boot and Best XI Temwa Chawinga flanked by legendary comms staff
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
….”next year we’ll be focused on winning the championship”
2025 MVP, golden boot and Best XI Temwa Chawinga flanked by legendary comms staff
2025 MVP, golden boot and Best XI Temwa Chawinga flanked by legendary comms staff
….”There’s no right time to become a head coach, you will always say: ‘am I ready for this?’…everyone has imposter syndrome…anything is possible”
2025 NWSL coach of the year Bev Yanez
2025 NWSL coach of the year Bev Yanez
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
….”There’s no right time to become a head coach, you will always say: ‘am I ready for this?’…everyone has imposter syndrome…anything is possible”
2025 NWSL coach of the year Bev Yanez
2025 NWSL coach of the year Bev Yanez
…..”I want you to never forget Japan, always give your best to the things you enjoy doing”
2025 NWSL midfielder of the year Manaka Matsukubo with a message to all the fans watching in Japan
2025 NWSL midfielder of the year Manaka Matsukubo with a message to all the fans watching in Japan
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
…..”I want you to never forget Japan, always give your best to the things you enjoy doing”
2025 NWSL midfielder of the year Manaka Matsukubo with a message to all the fans watching in Japan
2025 NWSL midfielder of the year Manaka Matsukubo with a message to all the fans watching in Japan
….your 2025 NWSL best XI
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
….your 2025 NWSL best XI
….Sam Hiatt the winner of the 2025 Lauren Holiday community award and…Lauren Holiday herself!
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
….Sam Hiatt the winner of the 2025 Lauren Holiday community award and…Lauren Holiday herself!
your 2025 NWSL rookie of the year Lilly Reale, she says the trophy will go on a shelf, full of other trophies, at her parents house.
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
your 2025 NWSL rookie of the year Lilly Reale, she says the trophy will go on a shelf, full of other trophies, at her parents house.
🌉 news: here 'til sunday, tips & tricks welcome.
what stories you wanna hear?
come say hey, let's enjoy the footy.
what stories you wanna hear?
come say hey, let's enjoy the footy.
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
🌉 news: here 'til sunday, tips & tricks welcome.
what stories you wanna hear?
come say hey, let's enjoy the footy.
what stories you wanna hear?
come say hey, let's enjoy the footy.
Seb Hines remains one of the best off-ball coaches in the NWSL, Pride look organized and smart. I think Orlando will be the happier of the two teams but I do worry about those misses coming back to haunt the Pride.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Seb Hines remains one of the best off-ball coaches in the NWSL, Pride look organized and smart. I think Orlando will be the happier of the two teams but I do worry about those misses coming back to haunt the Pride.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
Gotham better on set pieces, which could be a factor second half.
…an here’s Gotham’s XI!
Esther Gonzalez is back!!! Coming in for Sarah Schupansky as the only change from the 1-0 QF win over KCC.
Esther Gonzalez is back!!! Coming in for Sarah Schupansky as the only change from the 1-0 QF win over KCC.
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
…an here’s Gotham’s XI!
Esther Gonzalez is back!!! Coming in for Sarah Schupansky as the only change from the 1-0 QF win over KCC.
Esther Gonzalez is back!!! Coming in for Sarah Schupansky as the only change from the 1-0 QF win over KCC.
Orlando Pride’s starting XI to play Gotham in today’s NWSL semifinal
0 changes from the team that beat Seattle 2-0 in the Quarterfinals — a trio of box-to-box / deep-lying mids and an attacking three without a traditional ‘9’
0 changes from the team that beat Seattle 2-0 in the Quarterfinals — a trio of box-to-box / deep-lying mids and an attacking three without a traditional ‘9’
November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Orlando Pride’s starting XI to play Gotham in today’s NWSL semifinal
0 changes from the team that beat Seattle 2-0 in the Quarterfinals — a trio of box-to-box / deep-lying mids and an attacking three without a traditional ‘9’
0 changes from the team that beat Seattle 2-0 in the Quarterfinals — a trio of box-to-box / deep-lying mids and an attacking three without a traditional ‘9’
WSL table after mostly 9 games for all teams and Arsenal and Spurs level on points, a team not named Chelsea 3 points clear at the top, and a newly promoted side 2 points off the UWCL!
25-26 shaping up to be one of the better seasons in recent mem.
25-26 shaping up to be one of the better seasons in recent mem.
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
WSL table after mostly 9 games for all teams and Arsenal and Spurs level on points, a team not named Chelsea 3 points clear at the top, and a newly promoted side 2 points off the UWCL!
25-26 shaping up to be one of the better seasons in recent mem.
25-26 shaping up to be one of the better seasons in recent mem.
Texas thrift shop find
November 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Texas thrift shop find
siri, show me a one-sided NWSL semifinal
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
siri, show me a one-sided NWSL semifinal
shout out CBS for this cinematic behind-the-goal tracking shot in the aftermath of Monday's goal putting the Spirit up 1-0
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
shout out CBS for this cinematic behind-the-goal tracking shot in the aftermath of Monday's goal putting the Spirit up 1-0
As I wrote in my column over on The Cutback last Monday, Kouassi and Monday are THE double-act in the NWSL this year.
November 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
As I wrote in my column over on The Cutback last Monday, Kouassi and Monday are THE double-act in the NWSL this year.
Rodman with the new hair for a #NWSL playoff semifinal where she might return from injury for the first time in a month. Statement.
📸 Wash Spirit IG
📸 Wash Spirit IG
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Rodman with the new hair for a #NWSL playoff semifinal where she might return from injury for the first time in a month. Statement.
📸 Wash Spirit IG
📸 Wash Spirit IG
…you need it have a word with CAF because we’re about to lose the best two players in the league for a month at the start of next season
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
…you need it have a word with CAF because we’re about to lose the best two players in the league for a month at the start of next season
NEWS: The nominees for the Marta award (best goal of the year in women's football) have been released.
....and Marta is nominated once again!
🇲🇽 Would be surprised if Jacquie Ovalle doesn't win for her 'Camaroncín' flick volley winner that stunned for Tigres v Chicas in #ligaMXfem.
....and Marta is nominated once again!
🇲🇽 Would be surprised if Jacquie Ovalle doesn't win for her 'Camaroncín' flick volley winner that stunned for Tigres v Chicas in #ligaMXfem.
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
NEWS: The nominees for the Marta award (best goal of the year in women's football) have been released.
....and Marta is nominated once again!
🇲🇽 Would be surprised if Jacquie Ovalle doesn't win for her 'Camaroncín' flick volley winner that stunned for Tigres v Chicas in #ligaMXfem.
....and Marta is nominated once again!
🇲🇽 Would be surprised if Jacquie Ovalle doesn't win for her 'Camaroncín' flick volley winner that stunned for Tigres v Chicas in #ligaMXfem.
NEWS: Denver Summit FC announces the signing of defender Kaleigh Kurtz ahead of the inaugural season.
Joins as a free agent from the NC Courage, signs a three-year deal in Colorado. Reunion with former NC GM Curt Johnson. #NWSL
Joins as a free agent from the NC Courage, signs a three-year deal in Colorado. Reunion with former NC GM Curt Johnson. #NWSL
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEWS: Denver Summit FC announces the signing of defender Kaleigh Kurtz ahead of the inaugural season.
Joins as a free agent from the NC Courage, signs a three-year deal in Colorado. Reunion with former NC GM Curt Johnson. #NWSL
Joins as a free agent from the NC Courage, signs a three-year deal in Colorado. Reunion with former NC GM Curt Johnson. #NWSL
'passion, marta'
(2025, 📸 orlando pride)
(2025, 📸 orlando pride)
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
'passion, marta'
(2025, 📸 orlando pride)
(2025, 📸 orlando pride)
…Gotham leading scorer Esther makes the bench, has also missed a month of action with an injury.
Gabi Portilho gets the nod in the attack, Reale returns to the defence after a rest post-INT window.
Gabi Portilho gets the nod in the attack, Reale returns to the defence after a rest post-INT window.
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
…Gotham leading scorer Esther makes the bench, has also missed a month of action with an injury.
Gabi Portilho gets the nod in the attack, Reale returns to the defence after a rest post-INT window.
Gabi Portilho gets the nod in the attack, Reale returns to the defence after a rest post-INT window.