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The outrage seems to stem from one manager’s remedy to the least respectful tactic. Directing #USWNT GK legend to feign an injury so they can have a huddle after going down 0-3 in 20’ is, to me, the first domino. A must-win for SD. Do they just watch as CHI attempts to kill momentum? #NWSL
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THE SAN DIEGO WAVE ARE GOING TO PLAYOFFS IN STYLE!

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And most of the chatter seems focused on the form of a CHI side at the bottom of the table, eliminated from playoffs before the first whistle. Rather than a mid-table side perhaps bouncing back to its top form from before the summer break. Hoping another intl break doesn’t disrupt SD again. #NWSL /4
And a call-up already resulting in a clear boost of confidence for Wesley. Typically the simpler option of the CB pair (whether that was Girma, McNabb, or Armstrong) but tonight looked to make that playmaking responsibility hers. Spraying passes, retaining poss. out of the air, track Ludmila. 3/
While great to see big signings snag a few goals, I’m high on Fazer’s full 90 tonight. Tidy to solve pressure with the pass, elusive to break pressure and find a few yards separation on the dribble, and balanced the team in the center of the field. She & Ascanio unlock the best from others. #NWSL 2/
Wave clinch a playoff spot with a decisive win. A front 6 made up of your best footballers may be the solution for a side missing an in-form 9. This 11 plus Armstrong, Barcenas (if fit), and McCaskill are the core heading into playoffs and offer solutions to varying needs in the game. #NWSL 1/
The Wave-to-USWNT pipeline for CBs continues with Wesley’s first call-up to the first team. Thought she stood out during the u23 series against Germany and glad to see her simplicity, versatility, and physicality rewarded. With Armstrong not far behind, young CBs are finding a home in San Diego.
Fall footy awaits 🍂

The squad for our October matches is here ⬇️

🔗 ussoc.cr/octoberroster
Ouch. Big time let down on that goal after salvaging a point in the dying moments. Moving goalposts now after this second half of the season - any place in the playoffs is a win for the Wave. #NWSL
When all available, DC are a nightmare matchup for SD. Technical ability to match a physicality that allows Spirit to toggle in-game as needed.

Give me 11 Abiodun’s please. Total footballer. Most complete player on the field.

Tall order for Cascarino in second half if she comes on. #NWSL
Positive result from SD. Picking up points where necessary. Still think there’s some separation at the top from ORL, KC, and WASH. Of top 3, worry about personnel matchup with DC most. Fun weekend so far in #NWSL.
Wave fans on a roller coaster weekend before our match in DC: Orlando finds a late equalizer on Friday, Louisville picks up all 3 pts, and now Portland with the momentum after a second half equalizer tonight. Think we want a draw bw Gotham and Seattle, right? Or just hope for Gotham in third? #NWSL
Today’s trade seems to attempt to find that playmaking midfielder. Good on LA. But wonder what’s the plan for Vignola in Portland. Re-signed Reyes through 2030. Unless they’re moving Reyes to the right, Vignola is fighting with Reyes, Turner, and a healthy Hanks on the left. #NWSL
Every roster needs players like Martin or Hammond. Just think both are of a similar profile. Presumably ACFC plays them together and pushes Fuller back to the 10. They’re still missing the player who puts her foot on the ball and sets play. Add Hodge, three holding mids w/ same strengths. #NWSL
Have to tip your hat to LA. Nearly swiped all 3 pts tonight & against a full-strength Spirit at that. Availability report aside, match-day rosters are apples and oranges between both clubs. A wise fan might not rail against LA for L to NCC if Spirit almost dropped all 3 tonight. #NWSL
Tough on LOU. When one of two former outside-backs-turned-center-backs goes down, and you replace her with another OB and then shift one of your starting OBs to CB, think that’s a roster issue.

Fishlock is the standard. Humbly leaning in to new role yet remains vital to SEA. Joy to watch. #NWSL
A tactic first introduced by the South Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs.

This is Soccer.

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Crazy or Genius, you tell us 🤔👇

Angel City has adopted a trending kick off strategy that forces their opponent into a throw-in deep in their own territory.
VAR saves Wave from 6 goals against in two weeks.
Just turning the knife on Wave fans’ hearts. Shaw with the header to see her new side up 2-0.

And before I can even finish, 3-0 Gotham. Two weeks running now. Don’t think this is a Wave thing in terms of poor performance. I think 13 other clubs know their build up now in the return leg post-break.
Folks I LOVE any tactic that gets your side 3 points. Like genuinely don’t care how you see the game out once you’re ahead. But Berger is single handedly going to spark a rule change next season. I mean it’s clockwork in every game at the ‘30 and ‘70. Think this is her villain origin story. #NWSL
Hope Cascarino’s sub is a function of a player who has played nearly every minute for the Wave with no summer break due to the Euros. With the shield settled and no difference between 2-4 in terms of playoffs, think you have to give her the rest ahead of playoffs. #NWSL
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Think Gotham’s success came from a narrow front 3, pinning Wave backline further back. Took SD about 15 to sort that out. And Dali continues her unreal form with a chip that only a top GK like Berger could save. SD need to find one as the side needs points in these final weeks. 2/2.

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HT: Wave will be disappointed to gift a goal against the run of play. But otherwise an even half from both sides. Is rather not the consummate teammate? Golden boot race and she’s dropping into midfield. Not w/two behind her but as 1/2 in a 3-4-3 when in possession. Good on JCA w/tactic. 1/2

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Wave fans in agony at the prospect of facing Shaw for, at least for now, the third team in her first season since leaving the club as Wave hosts Gotham at Snapdragon tomorrow.

For the player, #NWSL, and #USWNT, I hope this move reignites one of the brightest stars in the league.
Jaedyn Shaw to Gotham for $1.25M now confirmed by both teams. #NWSL #USWNT
BREAKING NEWS: The North Carolina Courage have agreed to trade #USWNT playmaker Jaedyn Shaw to Gotham FC for $1.25 million, multiple sources confirm to ESPN. That doubles the intra-league #NWSL record set a month ago and ranks among some of the top global transfers to date.
Every roster needs players like Martin or Hammond. Just think both are of a similar profile. Presumably ACFC plays them together and pushes Fuller back to the 10. They’re still missing the player who puts her foot on the ball and sets play. Add Hodge, three holding mids w/ same strengths. #NWSL
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There were No. 13 jerseys of all kinds throughout Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, but the most important one wasn't being worn by anyone — and it will never be worn again at the Wave. From San Diego, for Alex Morgan's jersey retirement.
Wave retire Morgan's No. 13: 'Etched in history'
Alex Morgan jerseys filled the concourses and seats of Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, with the iconic No. 13 of every era -- from the United States' red, white and blue, to the San Diego Wave's navy an...
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