Jason Anderson
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Sick as a dog, unable to muster the strength to reach the remote (it is 3 feet from my grasp) and change the channel but I need you to know Maryland defeated Kentucky tonight in women's basketball and are 8-0, go Terps
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Sick as a dog, unable to muster the strength to reach the remote (it is 3 feet from my grasp) and change the channel but I need you to know Maryland defeated Kentucky tonight in women's basketball and are 8-0, go Terps
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Racing Louisville will have 17 players return for the 2026 season! 💪
“This core group of returning players embodies the identity of this club, playing with resilience, toughness and a competitive edge.”
We remain in negotiations to sign other returning players.
👉 tinyurl.com/yye8arhp
“This core group of returning players embodies the identity of this club, playing with resilience, toughness and a competitive edge.”
We remain in negotiations to sign other returning players.
👉 tinyurl.com/yye8arhp
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Racing Louisville will have 17 players return for the 2026 season! 💪
“This core group of returning players embodies the identity of this club, playing with resilience, toughness and a competitive edge.”
We remain in negotiations to sign other returning players.
👉 tinyurl.com/yye8arhp
“This core group of returning players embodies the identity of this club, playing with resilience, toughness and a competitive edge.”
We remain in negotiations to sign other returning players.
👉 tinyurl.com/yye8arhp
It is 2025 and David Luiz is scoring in the Champions League
David Luiz has scored his first #UCL goal in over eight years, last netting for Chelsea against Roma in October 2017.
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It is 2025 and David Luiz is scoring in the Champions League
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Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
The week after the championship is always wild, but the Thorns quietly posted a -2.8 xGD from the break onward.
That's inflated too, as they put up +4.9 in 2 outlier games (wins over Reign & Dash). Inferior xG to 10 of final 15 opponents.
That's inflated too, as they put up +4.9 in 2 outlier games (wins over Reign & Dash). Inferior xG to 10 of final 15 opponents.
BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
Sources: Portland Thorns fire coach Rob Gale
The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale, multiple sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The week after the championship is always wild, but the Thorns quietly posted a -2.8 xGD from the break onward.
That's inflated too, as they put up +4.9 in 2 outlier games (wins over Reign & Dash). Inferior xG to 10 of final 15 opponents.
That's inflated too, as they put up +4.9 in 2 outlier games (wins over Reign & Dash). Inferior xG to 10 of final 15 opponents.
Re: rumored DCU target Louis Munteanu:
Currently the assists per 90 leader in the Romanian top flight (0.69, nice), & 2nd in goals+assists per 90 (0.83).
In 2024-25: 0.76 goals per 90 (league leader), but only 0.07 assists per 90. (1/2)
Currently the assists per 90 leader in the Romanian top flight (0.69, nice), & 2nd in goals+assists per 90 (0.83).
In 2024-25: 0.76 goals per 90 (league leader), but only 0.07 assists per 90. (1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Re: rumored DCU target Louis Munteanu:
Currently the assists per 90 leader in the Romanian top flight (0.69, nice), & 2nd in goals+assists per 90 (0.83).
In 2024-25: 0.76 goals per 90 (league leader), but only 0.07 assists per 90. (1/2)
Currently the assists per 90 leader in the Romanian top flight (0.69, nice), & 2nd in goals+assists per 90 (0.83).
In 2024-25: 0.76 goals per 90 (league leader), but only 0.07 assists per 90. (1/2)
All of this is true, and if you know anything about these people, I'd say hunker down, lock the doors, pour something that will stiffen your spine, and fall into the abyss.
If you do not know these people: for god's sake turn back now, burn your computer and phone
If you do not know these people: for god's sake turn back now, burn your computer and phone
People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
All of this is true, and if you know anything about these people, I'd say hunker down, lock the doors, pour something that will stiffen your spine, and fall into the abyss.
If you do not know these people: for god's sake turn back now, burn your computer and phone
If you do not know these people: for god's sake turn back now, burn your computer and phone
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#DCU is reportedly in pursuit of a Romanian striker as the first real transfer rumor of the offseason is here!
Could DC United be pursuing Romanian striker Louis Munteanu?
There hasn't been a ton of chatter about what DC United is doing during the offseason in terms of bringing in players. However, we might have our first idea of the type of players head coach René Weiler and general manager Erkut Sogut want to add to bolster the roster. According to a report by Romanian outlet I Am Sport…
thedistrictpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#DCU is reportedly in pursuit of a Romanian striker as the first real transfer rumor of the offseason is here!
It's a placeholder name that I fear we are stuck with, which is a distinct echo of MLS's Atlantic Cup.
But either way, whether or not the locals feel it's a rivalry or something else, breaking 7 figures means it'll be treated like one going forward.
But either way, whether or not the locals feel it's a rivalry or something else, breaking 7 figures means it'll be treated like one going forward.
Also: We don't have to keep calling it District vs. Empire! But Spirit-Gotham has the juice. Would expect to see those games in some nice national TV slots next season
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's a placeholder name that I fear we are stuck with, which is a distinct echo of MLS's Atlantic Cup.
But either way, whether or not the locals feel it's a rivalry or something else, breaking 7 figures means it'll be treated like one going forward.
But either way, whether or not the locals feel it's a rivalry or something else, breaking 7 figures means it'll be treated like one going forward.
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The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
Folks don't do posts in this genre. You can do a better post.
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Folks don't do posts in this genre. You can do a better post.
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NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
Margueritte Bates (Aozasa) named Soccer head coach - University of Texas Athletics
First-ever rookie head coach to win NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship becomes fourth coach in Texas program history.
texaslonghorns.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
Looks like the logo for a product called Mork that no one enjoys but the company never goes under
NEWS: The Phoenix Mercury have announced a complete rebrand that includes an updated logo 👀
A new uniform is expected to be released on Tuesday.
A new uniform is expected to be released on Tuesday.
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Looks like the logo for a product called Mork that no one enjoys but the company never goes under
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Have you ever wanted to watch an older gentleman hit himself in the dick with an egg going 88 miles per hour because of a Contraption Malfunction?
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Have you ever wanted to watch an older gentleman hit himself in the dick with an egg going 88 miles per hour because of a Contraption Malfunction?
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On media day, I asked Kysha what it was like coming into this tight Spirit squad:
“I called my mom and I was like ‘damn, why didn’t you tell me I have a lot of sisters in Washington?’”
“I called my mom and I was like ‘damn, why didn’t you tell me I have a lot of sisters in Washington?’”
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
On media day, I asked Kysha what it was like coming into this tight Spirit squad:
“I called my mom and I was like ‘damn, why didn’t you tell me I have a lot of sisters in Washington?’”
“I called my mom and I was like ‘damn, why didn’t you tell me I have a lot of sisters in Washington?’”
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This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
Kysha Sylla posted a goodbye message on Instagram.
No announcements from the Spirit yet, but it seems clear they're not going to renew her loan from Lyonnes.
The Spirit enter the offseason with an intl. roster spot crunch: 13 players (incl. Sylla) for 10 spots...but that'll be 8 spots on 1/1/2026.
No announcements from the Spirit yet, but it seems clear they're not going to renew her loan from Lyonnes.
The Spirit enter the offseason with an intl. roster spot crunch: 13 players (incl. Sylla) for 10 spots...but that'll be 8 spots on 1/1/2026.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Kysha Sylla posted a goodbye message on Instagram.
No announcements from the Spirit yet, but it seems clear they're not going to renew her loan from Lyonnes.
The Spirit enter the offseason with an intl. roster spot crunch: 13 players (incl. Sylla) for 10 spots...but that'll be 8 spots on 1/1/2026.
No announcements from the Spirit yet, but it seems clear they're not going to renew her loan from Lyonnes.
The Spirit enter the offseason with an intl. roster spot crunch: 13 players (incl. Sylla) for 10 spots...but that'll be 8 spots on 1/1/2026.
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what a moment for Mandy Freeman — has played her entire career with Gotham dating back to their Sky Blue days, no one’s had a better view of their rise than she has
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
what a moment for Mandy Freeman — has played her entire career with Gotham dating back to their Sky Blue days, no one’s had a better view of their rise than she has
Well then!
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Well then!
Two things can be true:
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
Gotham scored off their biggest chance of the match, fairly consistent with their season. A 54% conversion rate on great chances is probably unsustainable, but Gotham's finishing can stay bonkers longer than you can stay solvent.
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Two things can be true:
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
1. Gotham has Esther, Lavelle, Shaw, and Purce, you're always at risk for their higher conversion rate settling a coin-flip game.
2. Shouldn't Gotham be in far fewer coin-flip games, seeing as how they have the players they have?
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Spirit actually did a pretty good job denying Gotham's difference makers the chance to make the difference... until they didn't. Lavelle with 1 box touch until the touch that made the difference, at the top of the box.
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Spirit actually did a pretty good job denying Gotham's difference makers the chance to make the difference... until they didn't. Lavelle with 1 box touch until the touch that made the difference, at the top of the box.
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Per Gotham Spox: Team is collaborating with the city for celebrations due to a big holiday week. Also a moving with urgency to ensure all players are celebrated. (several players leave soon for international duty) rolling busses with city hall honors for the 2025 #NWSL Champions. Growth from 2023
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Per Gotham Spox: Team is collaborating with the city for celebrations due to a big holiday week. Also a moving with urgency to ensure all players are celebrated. (several players leave soon for international duty) rolling busses with city hall honors for the 2025 #NWSL Champions. Growth from 2023
Reluctantly taking back my "they wouldn't treat other sports as badly as they do NWSL" claim
CBS completely missed a 54-yard run by Kenneth Gainwell because they were in a commercial.
Gainwell was marked short of the goal line and the Steelers scored on the next play.
Gainwell was marked short of the goal line and the Steelers scored on the next play.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Reluctantly taking back my "they wouldn't treat other sports as badly as they do NWSL" claim
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“I think it’s a big shock. This group completely believed that we would win. There was really no scenario where we didn’t lift that trophy today.”
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
Spirit’s run ends again in NWSL final, this time vs. Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC
The star U.S. midfielder scored in the 80th minute for the New Jersey-based team as Washington fell, 1-0, for the second straight year.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
“I think it’s a big shock. This group completely believed that we would win. There was really no scenario where we didn’t lift that trophy today.”
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park: