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Melina Melinae

@melinae07.bsky.social

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I write about woso and a little bit about broso. I like fútbol shirts. #BAONPDX #RCTID

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All For XI @allforxi.bsky.social · 4d

Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success #ThatsTheSpirit #NWSL

“I never imagined getting this far. Nowadays, I dare to dream of nice things for myself. I feel capable of accomplishing big things now, not only on the soccer side but at a personal level.”

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Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success

Washington Spirit midfielder maestro, Leicy Santos, is one of the best Colombians players of all time. How did she go from a small club in Colombia to play in one of the best leagues in the world?

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 3d

Liga MX Femenil week 14 brought us Amandine Henry scoring a hat-trick, poor refereeing in a crucial game between Club América and Rayadas, and so much more! #SomosDesafiantes⚡️

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Liga MX Femenil Week 14: A controversial win for Club América and Toluca shines with a Amandine Henry hat trick

Officiating was one of the protagonists in this week 14 but not for good reasons. While all the big teams keeps cementing their positions in the table, Rayadas is still a big question sign.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 8d

I had the pleasure to talk with @washingtonspirit.com's Leicy Santos about part of her journey.

“I never imagined getting this far,” she said when talking about what she had achieved so far.

Thank you to the club and player for this interview.
#ThatsTheSpirit #NWSL
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Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success

Washington Spirit midfielder maestro, Leicy Santos, is one of the best Colombians players of all time. How did she go from a small club in Colombia to play in one of the best leagues in the world?

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 9d

Houston Dash and Orlando Pride open NWSL's week 23 tonight. Marta and Jane Campbell are OUT. What about the rest of the players?
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Houston Dash vs Orlando Pride: Marta and Jane Campbell OUT for tonight’s game

Orlando’s Marta is out again with a back injury while Houston’s Jane Campbell is out for two games in a road with a thigh injury.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 9d

There are only four weeks left in Liga MX Femenil. Who's in and who's out of playoffs and what to look forward in week 14? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
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Liga MX Femenil week 13: some teams rising and some others falling

With only four weeks left in the regular season, the battle for the last playoff spots are still up for grabs. Who is in the contention for them?

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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 11d

REMINDER: 8 days until the NWSL Roster Freeze Date

Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST

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Alison Gale @agale.bsky.social · 17d

Check out this site to see what results your team needs to make the #NWSL playoffs: playoffs.alisongale.com

NWSL Playoffs Explorer

Play around with how the NWSL standings will look for different game outcomes in the final weeks.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 11d

Feature | Sydney Collins: Finding the light at the end of the tunnel #BayFC #CANWNT

““There were definitely times I didn't know if I was going to be able to be back on the field."

“During some of those valleys of the rehab process, this has been the light at the end of the tunnel."

Here’s how the NWSL’s Sydney Collins found light at the end of the tunnel

Collins has finally found a ‘home’ in the NWSL with Bay FC. Now she’s starting, shining, and playing what she loves.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 16d

Midge Purce magic. 🎩🧙

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 18d

We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the Liga MX Femenil’s Apertura 2025 and the fight between the eight top teams is getting lit 🔥 #SomosDesafiantes⚡️

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Liga MX Femenil Week 12: Toluca and Club América game was bonkers, Tigres lost its claws against Juárez and Pachuca exposed Rayadas

The fight for the first eight spots in the table is getting more and more heated with the passing weeks! As Pachuca and Tigres take the lead, Toluca remains steady and Club América and Rayadas are try...

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 18d

Julie Dufour #BAONPDX

“Tests confirmed a torn ACL. A tough blow, certainly, but my mental strength remains intact 🧠
I’m already focused on recovery, with the desire to turn this ordeal into strength."

The Portland Thorns will confirm, shortly.

Portland Thorns forward Julie Dufour provides injury update

The Portland Thorns’ Julie Dufour has suffered a torn ACL and will be out for the rest of the season.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 18d

We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the Liga MX Femenil’s Apertura 2025 and the fight between the eight top teams is getting lit 🔥 #SomosDesafiantes⚡️

www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...

Liga MX Femenil Week 12: Toluca and Club América game was bonkers, Tigres lost its claws against Juárez and Pachuca exposed Rayadas

The fight for the first eight spots in the table is getting more and more heated with the passing weeks! As Pachuca and Tigres take the lead, Toluca remains steady and Club América and Rayadas are try...

www.allforxi.com

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 25d

Time is flying in Liga MX Femenil and this second part of the season is proving to be very challenging for some teams. Chivas beat América, Rayadas stopped the very French Toluca and much more!
#SomosDesafiantes⚡
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Liga MX Femenil week 11: Club América falls, Tigres and Pachuca rise, Charlyn Corral scores 150

Despite being the favorites for the Clásico Nacional, Club América couldn’t do anything against their enemies, Chivas. Tigres and Pachuca are taking advantage of the Eagles bad results and keep distan...

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 11

I wrote a little piece of analysis on rookie Pietra Tordin. I hope you enjoy it :)

📸 Kelsey Baker
#BAONPDX
rosecity.review/goalscorin-t...

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All For XI @allforxi.bsky.social · 25d

The NWSL announce creation of combines for top prospects

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NWSL announce combines for top prospects

As we look forward to the 2026 season, the NWSL announced the creation of combines for the end of 2025 to spot top prospects.

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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 26d

Portland Thorns/Fire training facility update:

Lots of progress on the field leveling, looks like prep has started for building expansion (beginning of video)

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All For XI @allforxi.bsky.social · 25d

Jess Fishlock 🤝 Megan Rapinoe #NWSL

They are now tied for most goal contributions in Seattle Reign history #WitnessTheReign👑

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Legends: Jess Fishlock ties Megan Rapinoe for most goal contributions in Seattle Reign history

Seattle Reign and NWSL legend Jess Fishlock has tied USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe for most goal contributions in club history.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 25d

Time is flying in Liga MX Femenil and this second part of the season is proving to be very challenging for some teams. Chivas beat América, Rayadas stopped the very French Toluca and much more!
#SomosDesafiantes⚡
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...

Liga MX Femenil week 11: Club América falls, Tigres and Pachuca rise, Charlyn Corral scores 150

Despite being the favorites for the Clásico Nacional, Club América couldn’t do anything against their enemies, Chivas. Tigres and Pachuca are taking advantage of the Eagles bad results and keep distan...

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you for reading!

Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 11

I wrote a little piece of analysis on rookie Pietra Tordin. I hope you enjoy it :)

📸 Kelsey Baker
#BAONPDX
rosecity.review/goalscorin-t...

Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 10

Liga MX Femenil is attracting more and more European players and this time is French international Ève Périsset’s turn, who’s going to play for Tigres!

Also, Rayadas is looking for a new coach after sacking Amelia Valverde.

Find out more here:

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Liga MX Femenil news round table: Ève Périsset to Tigres, Rayadas coach Amelia Valverde sacked, and more

While Tigres is looking to take its crown back with the signing of French international Ève Périsset, Rayadas de Monterrey path is not clear and more so now that they sacked their coach.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 8

Bay FC's coach, Albertin Montoya, will step down from his position at the end of the 2025 season. Find out more here:
#BayFC
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Bay’s coach Albertin Montoya will step down at the end of 2025

After two season as Bay FC’s head coach, Albertin Montoya will step down from his position at the end of the current season.

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Stumptown Footy @stumptownfooty.bsky.social · Sep 6

Some questions asked in the post-match press conference.

Macca Arnold on the overall message of how the team bounced back and the mentality heading into this game (question asked by @emmaswett.bsky.social). #BAONPDX

Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 5

Liga MX Femenil week 10 starts will bring the anticipated Clásico Regio next Sunday. But wait... what happened in week 9?
Read all about it here:
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Liga MX Femenil Week 9: No more unbeaten teams and is Atlético de San Luis the tournament’s underdog?

Club América was the only unbeaten team standing but after they lost to Pachuca this week, there are no more unbeaten teams remaining.

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Chicago Stars are moving!
The club announced today that Northwestern Medicine Field will be its new home in 2026. Read more here:

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Chicago Stars FC announce Northwestern Medicine Field as new home for 2026

The Red Stars have taken another step on their transformation process and now they’re moving to a new venue! Northwestern Medicine Field will be their new home starting next season.

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