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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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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 8d

🗣️ Journalist request (pls share):

🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:

⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package

hmu ⤵️

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 2h

...the whole structure and confidence to build under pressure and reset the pitch, switch wings, get forward and pick their spaces using the ball was really impressive there from the Utah Royals. wild finish, but a nice sequence.

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 2h

Janni has been flying since the Euros. sheesh. golazo.

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 1d

third-highest xG of the szn (2.00) Seattle Reign tonight

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

A'ja Wilson at her own press conference 😂

@benpickman.bsky.social

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 1d

by my count, Chicago Stars have equaled the NWSL record for draws in a season with 11.

they share that record with the 2021 NJ/NY Gotham FC team.

even.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 1d

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning! Right now, the group leaders in the final round of Concacaf World Cup qualification are:

🇸🇷 Suriname
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

bit.ly

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Megan Feringa @meganferinga.bsky.social · 1d

“You don’t have a period but that’s fine. You’re an athlete.” A caveat accompanying countless medical results, despite inevitable danger, lines being drawn between sacrifices periods + sporting success. A piece for my sister + those challenging the system. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

In women’s sports, athletes losing their periods was long considered normal. Not anymore

A byproduct of wider issues, periods continue to be missed, ignored or misunderstood in elite sports

www.nytimes.com

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Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 1d

It's important to focus on who won, not who did not.

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

www.theguardian.com

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 2d

For SI, I dug deep with #GothamFC’s newest midfielder Jaedyn Shaw. We talk about her time at the Courage, persevering through the challenges, and finding her fit.

www.si.com/soccer/jaedy...

Jaedyn Shaw Opens Up About Her Trade to Gotham FC: ‘I Fit Right In’

The 20-year-old reflects on her time with the North Carolina Courage, how she overcame a challenging point in her career and her move to the NJ/NY club.

www.si.com

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 3d

Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...

The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America

Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more

www.theguardian.com

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 2d

Top scorers by team in the #NWSL after MW23

14 - Chawinga, KCC
13 - Gonzalez, NJ/NY
10 - Lumdila, Chi
10 - Sears, RL
8 - Monday, Spirit
8 - Tiernan, ACFC
8 - Banda, Pride
7 - Matsukubo, NCC
6 - Moultrie, Thorns
6 - Adames, Reign
5 - Tanaka, Utah
5 - Hocking, Bay
4 - Cascarino, Wave
4 - Ryan, Dash

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · 2d

Everton's Katja Snoeijs had a hole in her heart which required major surgery at the age of 3 and was born with a leg that grew to be 6cms longer than the other. She had to wear special shoes. We spoke about all of that and Everton's book club... #efc ✍️👇

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Katja Snoeijs: Everton forward's unusual childhood with hole in her heart and one leg longer than the other

Born with a hole in her heart and a leg that grew to be six centimetres longer than the other, Everton's Katja Snoeijs did not experience an ordinary childhood.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 3d

….this is very brewdog coded

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 3d

Gio and Luany, I am moved

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

....that is so mad

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

when is the last time Arsenal women failed to win in four consecutive games in all comps?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

honestly, it's a massive night for Leuven

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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · 4d

From day one, Saara Hassoun has believed in what makes Aurora special — people, purpose, and possibility.
We’re proud to share she’s stepping into the role of President of Minnesota Aurora FC.

The future’s bright — and very Aurora. 💫

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 7d

Moultrie tekkers

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 7d

Manaka Matsukubo is an MVP candidate.

She's put herself in an elite class with few young NWSL players.

10+ goal contributions in a season aged 21 or under:

17 - S. Wilson '22*
13 - S. Kerr '14
12 - A. Thompson '24
11 - M. Matsukubo '25
11 - D. Ordonez '22
11 - T. Rodman '21

*turned 22 mid-year

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 8d

….Dash have always sneaky been better on the road than at home so still a chance they bank 6 pts but a draw between NC and Racing tmw would be a big big favour

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 8d

it’s not over yet — but can’t help but feel like that is a massively disappointing result for the Dash who needed to bank 3 pts at home to bolster playoff credentials.

next 3 games:

Angel City (a)
KC Current (h)
Portland Thorns (a)

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome back goal Charley, love that for her and oof that is crushing for Hou