Boots on the Ground
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A @scuffed.bsky.social USWNT focused podcast where we discuss all things in US Women's Soccer. Regular episodes dropping every other week.
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BULLDOG IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE 🐶
#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
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#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Shinkickers FC
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May I ask a favor of all you NWSL fans? Would you please take this survey? I did. Thanks ⚽️👊
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
May I ask a favor of all you NWSL fans? Would you please take this survey? I did. Thanks ⚽️👊
The way she led the team last year will never be forgotten. A real DAWG
All love for the co-captain 🫶
Wishing you all the best in Denver 💜
Wishing you all the best in Denver 💜
January 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The way she led the team last year will never be forgotten. A real DAWG
🚨New Year, New Roster Pod: boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/36-...
#36: January Roster Reaction | Boots on the Ground
Chris Armas, Tara Rudd, Riley Jackson and more!
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January 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
🚨New Year, New Roster Pod: boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/36-...
Bumping for no reason at all
fuck it Riley Jackson v Pride
January 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Bumping for no reason at all
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Ball knowers ⬇️
Just got done clipping Riley Jackson v Pride….Emma it’s time
January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Ball knowers ⬇️
JESSE MARSCH: ay shawty my mans wants to talk to you he’s coming off a bad breakup but was wondering if he could get to know you a bit
The mans:
The mans:
January 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
JESSE MARSCH: ay shawty my mans wants to talk to you he’s coming off a bad breakup but was wondering if he could get to know you a bit
The mans:
The mans:
I truly can’t believe this😭😭😭😭. JESSE MARSCH
When the KC Current started a coaching search, owners Angie + Chris Long sounded out a longtime friend: Jesse Marsch, who recommended Chris Armas. Everything clicked from there, they each said.
On @espn.com: Armas about taking the role, plus the Longs on why they believe he is the right hire.
On @espn.com: Armas about taking the role, plus the Longs on why they believe he is the right hire.
KC Current hire ex-USMNT star Armas as coach
The Kansas City Current officially announced Chris Armas as head coach, as ESPN first reported in December, in the NWSL's second such appointment of a former MLS head coach.
www.espn.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I truly can’t believe this😭😭😭😭. JESSE MARSCH
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When you can take advice on women's football from Jesse Marsch, you simply must do so. This is Bluesky, so also, this is sarcasm.
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
When you can take advice on women's football from Jesse Marsch, you simply must do so. This is Bluesky, so also, this is sarcasm.
😤
Sources: #USWNT U-23 defender Ayo Oke is heading to 2026 #NWSL expansion side Denver Summit in a transfer from Pachuca for a fee that nears $450K, which is a ~Top 5 incoming NWSL fee and most for an American from outside the league. The transfer market keeps growing.
Sources: Denver to sign Oke for NWSL record fee
Denver Summit FC has agreed to a transfer with Mexico's Pachuca for defender Ayo Oke for what would be the highest incoming transfer fee for an American player in NWSL history, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
😤
Every college signing so far has meant something to me. Can't wait to watch Mimi with the wave
December 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Every college signing so far has meant something to me. Can't wait to watch Mimi with the wave
Pumped
Florida State's Taylor Suarez is forgoing her final two years of eligibility to turn pro.
December 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Pumped
Stay away from her Angel City
December 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Stay away from her Angel City
Funny!
BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris Armas as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Armas most recently coached MLS' Colorado Rapids. KC Current won the #NWSL Shield in 2025.
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
The Kansas City Current have agreed to terms to hire Chris Armas as the team's new head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Funny!
(Im excited for Gilchrist to Bay)
December 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
(Im excited for Gilchrist to Bay)
I’ve been pretty bullish on the league & it’s decisions over the past few years but my god this high impact could not be any worse
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I’ve been pretty bullish on the league & it’s decisions over the past few years but my god this high impact could not be any worse
Close out this High Impact Year with our award show, out now☃️🎁🥾: boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/35-...
#35: High Impact Award Show | Boots on the Ground
Close out the year with our annual award show, from Best Strategist to Player of the Year and lots more. See you in January!
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December 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Close out this High Impact Year with our award show, out now☃️🎁🥾: boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/35-...
Laney Rouse welcome to the league
December 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Laney Rouse welcome to the league
Where is Cat, friends?
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Where is Cat, friends?
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So much fun to do a little hypothetical scouting with Tara!
New Pod🥾 A little minisode to talk College Cup Final and we guess where some of the key players could end up post college
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boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/34-...
#34: Scouting the Women's College Cup Final (Minisode) | Boots on the Ground
Carrie from KC Soccer Journal joins us to talk about her time at The Women's College Cup Final. Where will Jordynn Dudley go? Can Chicago be serious?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
So much fun to do a little hypothetical scouting with Tara!
New Pod🥾 A little minisode to talk College Cup Final and we guess where some of the key players could end up post college
boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/34-...
boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/34-...
#34: Scouting the Women's College Cup Final (Minisode) | Boots on the Ground
Carrie from KC Soccer Journal joins us to talk about her time at The Women's College Cup Final. Where will Jordynn Dudley go? Can Chicago be serious?
boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
New Pod🥾 A little minisode to talk College Cup Final and we guess where some of the key players could end up post college
boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/34-...
boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com/episodes/34-...
How many championships do you need, Dudley?
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
How many championships do you need, Dudley?
Finally Bhuta time
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Finally Bhuta time
First river goal gets a KCC contract
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
First river goal gets a KCC contract
Buying all the Taylor Suarez stock
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Buying all the Taylor Suarez stock