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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 11h

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 · 1d

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 · 20h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

….this is very brewdog coded

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

Gio and Luany, I am moved

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

....that is so mad

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

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 · 2d

honestly, it's a massive night for Leuven

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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 5d

Moultrie tekkers

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 6d

….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

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: Tomorrow, a church in between Keller and Southlake will host the area's first-ever Pride festival. I spoke to one of the organizers about hosting Pride in a conservative stronghold, as well as the attacks she's endured from Dallas conservatives:

www.chron.com/culture/arti...

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

🗣️ 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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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 6d

#NWSL NEWS: Multiple sources confirm to @espn.com that 2026 expansion side Boston Legacy has signed goalkeeper Casey Murphy, the #USWNT's No. 2 at the 2023 World Cup + 2024 Olympics. Murphy is an impending free agent with her contract ending in North Carolina.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Sources: USWNT's Murphy to join NWSL's Boston

USWNT goalkeeper Casey Murphy has signed a deal with 2026 NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy FC, multiple sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

this love goes hard

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

….what was the price hike?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

….noted, but a slightly different context

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

…any other reason or just scheduling conflicts?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

…I mean either — why did you get rid of a szn ticket or why did you get a szn ticket this year or next

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

….thanks so much for sharing, I updated the post because someone found it misleading

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 6d

🗣️ 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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