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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 3d

Is it too much of a stretch to call the 2025 World Series "A Tale of Two Tinseltowns" and that the differences between the L.A. and Toronto film scenes are kind of playing out in the Dodger and Blue Jay ballparks?
#WorldSeries #Dodgers #Bluejays #MLB #LosAngeles #Toronto #Tinseltown

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 12d

4-or-More: A Slacker’s Unexpectedly Simple and Effective Guide to Soccer

It’s like the soccer’s version of the Ginsu knife and Moore’s Law all rolled into one!

www.middleagedslacker.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 12d

According to 4-or-More, the #PremierLeague is currently a classless society.
Tier 1 - Arsenal (16 pts), Liverpool (15)...Wolves (2).

Wolves have just as much a chance of winning the #EPL as Arsenal and Liverpool.
#Wolves #WolverhamptonWanderers #WWFC #Arsenal #LFC #Liverpool #MeninBlazers

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 12d

Last week, the #NWSL playoff race shrank. Tier 4 teams are out needing miracles.
Tier 1 - Current (62 pts)
Tier 2 - Spirit (44)
Tier 3 - Pride (36), Gotham (35), Reign (35), Wave (34), Thorns (34), Racing (33)
Tier 4 - Courage (29), ACFC (27), Dash (27)
Tier 5 - Royals (22), Bay (20), Stars (17)

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 16d

The #USMNT are starting to look almost as good as they were under BJ Callahan.
Can they look as good against Australia?
#MeninBlazers #soccer #ussoccer

U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 16d

MILE HIGH MATCHDAY!

#USMNT x American Airlines

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 21d

The width of the #NWSL playoff race may hinge greatly on this Saturday's (10/11/25) match between #SanDiegoWave and #UtahRoyals.
If Utah wins, then the race stays wide open. But if the Wave wins, then it could narrow greatly.
#Soccer #TheWomensGame

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 21d

Asking the hard questions we all want to know, will Utah be able to make a last push for a playoff spot 🤔

@carmax.com | #RoadToTheShield

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 22d

"The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) may have a problem. The league-leading Kansas City Current are giants. Week after week, they fell team after team like Paul Bunyon lumbering through the woods."

#Soccer #TheWomensGame #NWSL

With Four Games Left in the Season 2025 Does the NWSL have a Giant Problem?

Is the season over or is there a team that can beat the mighty Kansas City Current in the playoffs?

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 27d

"In short, the Current’s 2025 season is something any fan should admire, like standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon for the first time.

But this also poses a problem. Like any giant, their might casts a gloomy shadow."
#Soccer #TheWomensGame #NWSL

NWSL 2025: Kansas City Current's Goliath Season Sparks Playoff Drama

Is the season over or is there a team that can beat the mighty Kansas City Current in the playoffs?

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 27d

"The name's Monday but (she) scores on Sunday." - play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling #WashigntonSpirit v #HoustonDash, 9/28/2025
#NWSL #TheWomensGame #HeySpirits
😊😊😊

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · Sep 28

A gift from Gift Monday ✨

In the 36th minute, she completed the FASTEST hat trick in NWSL history from start of a match!

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 28d

4-or-More: A Slacker’s Unexpectedly Simple and Effective Guide to Soccer

It’s like the soccer’s version of the Ginsu knife and Moore’s Law all rolled into one!

www.middleagedslacker.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 28d

Per 4-or-More, the #UtahRoyals are in #NWSL playoff race!🥳
Tier 1 - Current (56 pts)
Tier 2 - Spirit (40)
Tier 3 - Gotham (34), Reign (33), Pride (32), Thorns (31), Wave (31), Racing (29), Courage (28), Dash (26), ACFC (24), Royals (21).
Tier 4 - Bay (19)
Tier 5 - Stars (15)
#TheWomensGame #Soccer

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 28d

4-or-More: A Slacker’s Unexpectedly Simple and Effective Guide to Soccer

It’s like the soccer’s version of the Ginsu knife and Moore’s Law all rolled into one!

www.middleagedslacker.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · 28d

Last week, #liverpool was in a class by itself. But now, after #CrystalPalace beat them 2-1, every team in the #PremierLeague is in the same performance tier...at least according to 4-or-More, a simple ranking system.

Tier 1 - Liverpool (15 points), (Arsenal 13),...Wolves (1).
#Parody!!😁😁😁

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 25

This #PremierLeague season is only 5 games old, and, according to 4-or-More, #liverpool is already in a class by itself!

Tier 1 - Liverpool (15 points)

Tier 2 - Arsenal (10), Tottenham (10), Bournemouth (10), Crystal Palace (9),...Wolves (0).

#EPL #lfc #MeninBlazers

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 25

Thank you, Sir.
Just out of curiosity, what is the vision for D.C. United?
All well-run clubs - Liverpool, Bournemouth, Philly Union, LAFC, the Spirit, etc. - have one.
It feels like D.C. United has none. Is that true?

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 25

4-or-More: A Slacker’s Unexpectedly Simple and Effective Guide to Soccer

It’s like the soccer’s version of the Ginsu knife and Moore’s Law all rolled into one!

www.middleagedslacker.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 25

This #PremierLeague season is only 5 games old, and, according to 4-or-More, #liverpool is already in a class by itself!

Tier 1 - Liverpool (15 points)

Tier 2 - Arsenal (10), Tottenham (10), Bournemouth (10), Crystal Palace (9),...Wolves (0).

#EPL #lfc #MeninBlazers

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 11

4-or-More: A Slacker’s Unexpectedly Simple and Effective Guide to Soccer

It’s like the soccer’s version of the Ginsu knife and Moore’s Law all rolled into one!

www.middleagedslacker.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 11

Based on last weekend's #NWSL results, the Spirit are in a class by themselves, and Bay FC fell out of the main pack & playoff race.
Tier 1 - KC
Tier 2 - Spirit
Tier 3 - Wave, Thorns, Pride, Gotham, Reign, Racing, Dash, ACFC, NC, Dash
Tier 4 - Bay, Stars, Utah

#TheWomensGame #Soccer

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 10

"Gabbie Carle tiptoeing up the touch line. But too much toe and not enough tip if you will. It'll be a throw-in coming up for Seattle."
- Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling the #WashigntonSpirit v #SeattleReignFC game 9/7/2025.

What a pro!! 👏👏👏

#ItsInTheNet #HeySpirits

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 9

"From the shadows, they look for brightness and joy."

- Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling the #WashigntonSpirit v #SeattleReignFC game 9/7/2025.

Bravo! 👏👏👏

#ItsInTheNet #HeySpirits

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 9

"From the shadows, they look for brightness and joy."

- Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling the #WashigntonSpirit v #SeattleReignFC game 9/7/2025.

Bravo! 👏👏👏

#ItsInTheNet #HeySpirits

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 5

This match felt like the big fight from Rocky I.
Both teams played their games. Like Apollo Creed, the #WashigntonSpirit constantly attacked with skill and style. But, like Rocky, the #ChicagoStars held their ground and landed a few powerful and surprising blows.
#Soccer #TheWomensGame #NWSL

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · Aug 31

A hard fought battle ends in a draw 🤝

Washington Spirit 1-1 Chicago Stars

Spirit - Cantore 57'
Stars - Ludmila 67'

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Sep 2

There is some SERIOUS DC Power erasure going on in this article (sarcasm!)!!😉
#WashigntonSpirit #DCPowerFC #USLSuperLeague #NWSL #TheWomensGame #HeySpirits

Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · Aug 20

On @us.theguardian.com, I wrote about the contrast between the Washington Spirit & DC United.

In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.

United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Washington Spirit seize the moment as DC United stumble in city of unrest

The rise of the NWSL’s Spirit and fall of MLS’s United are emblematic of the two ownership groups’ commitment to fans and the culture of a unique city

www.theguardian.com

Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Aug 29

Could this weekend’s matches rupture hidden fault lines in the NWSL’s 2025 title race?

According to 4-or-More, a few key upcoming games could reshape the race

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Aug 29

Lots of great #NWSL games this wknd. 👀👀👀
Per 4-or-More, these could shake up the league's performance tiers:
#RacingLouisville v #HoustonDash
#SanDiegoWaves v #SeattleReignFC
#PortlandThorns v #UtahRoyals
#ChicagoStars v #WashigntonSpirit
#AngelCityFC v #BayFC
#Soccer #TheWomensGame
EnJOY!

National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL

Official match schedule for National Women's Soccer League

www.nwslsoccer.com

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Middle-Aged Slacker @midageslacker.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ooph!! For the Spirit fan, trading Ms. Morris can be soul crushing and seems risky.
- She embodied the 2024 Spirit's gritty core.
- She's a high-performing, multi-position player.
- And now she's on a VERY dangerous team.

Good luck, Makenna!
#NWSL #Soccer #WashigntonSpirit #TheWomensGame

Washington Spirit Trades Makenna Morris to Racing Louisville FC

Washington, D.C. (08/27/2025) - The Washington Spirit has traded forward Makenna Morris to Racing Louisville FC in exchange for $115k in allocation funds, the clubs announced today.

washingtonspirit.com

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