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Journalist for The Washington Post. Writing about theater, movies, television, comedy, soccer and other scattered things.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 28d

“He keeps making a left when you think he’s going to make a right.”

Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”

Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.

Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 14h

Folarin Balogun is a game changer. The formation isn’t always what it seems. Chris Richards is the anchor (whether he likes it or not).

Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.

Analysis | The USMNT gets a reminder: Folarin Balogun is a game changer

The U.S. men played Ecuador to a 1-1 stalemate in a friendly Friday night in Austin. Here’s what you need to know.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Richards was asked yesterday about anchoring a back three: “I like playing on the right side. That’s what I’ve been doing at Palace. I like to defend on the front foot. Center one, I don’t know, I’m not too fond of that one right now. But regardless, I’ll play wherever.” #USMNT

Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 1d

Things I’ll be watching …
— Robinson’s audition in the back three.
— The Tessmann-Morris midfield duo.
— Weah at right wingback.
— McKennie and Tillman (presumably) playing underneath Balogun.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 1d

Greetings from Q2 Stadium, where the #USMNT faces Ecuador in an hour. Here in the U.S. lineup: Freese; Robinson, Richards, Ream; Weah, Morris, Tessmann, Arfsten; Tillman, McKennie; Balogun.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 1d

Weston McKennie’s role, injury concerns and a new formation — here are the storylines to watch as the #USMNT takes on Ecuador and Australia.

Reporting from Austin:

Mauricio Pochettino is building the USMNT he wants. Here’s what to watch.

Pochettino’s USMNT, focused and experienced this time around, seeks ‘the best confidence boost’ in October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 7d

“It’s very simple: The team is too weak.”

As D.C. United’s home slate ends with another defeat, here’s a look at the club’s vision to finally get back on track (with quotes from René Weiler, Erkut Sogut and Jason Levien)

Winding down another lost season, D.C. United turns to new brass for hope

General Manager Erkut Sogut and Coach René Weiler will look to revive a club that closed its home slate with a 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 9d

Mauricio Pochettino has called in a full-strength squad (more or less) for the USMNT's October friendlies. Among the headlines:

— McKennie, Robinson, Tillman and Turner are back.
— Sands and Morris return after long absences.
— No Scally, Musah or Sargent.

Mauricio Pochettino pivots from experimentation for USMNT’s October roster

The U.S. men’s national soccer team coach brought Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson and Matt Turner back to the fold for matches against Ecuador and Australia.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 10d

During the shutdown, federal employees can take advantage of deals like:
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks

Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 19d

Just need this one to finally come to Broadway now …

Audition for DEAR ENGLAND (Broadway) at Three Lions Broadway LLC in New York NY on 12/01

DEAR ENGLAND (Broadway) Auditions Three Lions Broadway LLC in New York 12/01

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 19d

In an uncanny convergence of my coverage areas, I reviewed “Red Pitch,” a soccer-centric West End play getting a winning U.S. premiere at Olney Theatre Center

Review | A soccer-centric West End play gets its kicks in winning U.S. premiere

Olney Theatre Center’s “Red Pitch” is a wistful reflection on gentrification, dreams deferred and life-defining friendships.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 22d

Not only got to see Marvin Joseph at work on this one — I got to be his impromptu photo assistant for this lovely shoot at the MLK Memorial. (Adding that new skill to my resume immediately.)

Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 22d

“I can’t play an icon. But I can bring all the attributes of Martin that made him iconic, and that is his human decency, his empathy.”

Profiled Ro Boddie, the D.C. actor who is portraying Martin Luther King Jr. for the fifth — fifth! — time in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.

This actor has played MLK five times. The key is revelation, not imitation.

Ro Boddie again embodies the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 26d

Want to see a Broadway show without breaking the bank? Here’s everything you need to know about rush, lottery, standing room, apps, discount codes and more.

The ultimate guide to getting cheap Broadway tickets

Everything you need to know about rush, lottery, standing room, apps, discount codes and more.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 27d

Hannah Einbinder is ready for her next act

The 28-year-old, back onscreen with a stand-up special and Season 3 of “Hacks,” was lost before comedy cleared her path.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 27d

Jack Thorne is the master of the troubled teen, from ‘Adolescence’ to Harry Potter

He’s the master of the troubled teen, from ‘Adolescence’ to Harry Potter

“I don’t think I was very good at being a teenager,” Jack Thorne says. “So I go back there quite a lot in my brain.”

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 27d

On this #Emmys evening, might as well re-up a profile or two (or three) ...

Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it

Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it

Cristin Milioti stars opposite Colin Farrell in “The Penguin,” a follow-up to Matt Reeves’s 2022 film “The Batman,” which premieres Sept. 19 on HBO.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 27d

Today’s Sunday Arts cover: My profile of the enduring, ever-transformative Jude Law, alongside Jesse Dittmar’s gorgeous portraits. wapo.st/4gkylWd

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Jonathan L. Fischer @jonfischer.bsky.social · 28d

In which Robert De Niro wanders into a Jude Law profile www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.

Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 28d

A fun discovery working on this piece: When you sit down with Jude Law in Tribeca, there’s a nonzero chance Robert De Niro will materialize and crash the interview.

Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 28d

Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.

Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · Sep 11

What did we learn about the #USMNT during the September friendlies? Breaking it down for @postsports.bsky.social — and taking a stab at projecting Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup squad.

Analysis | What will the USMNT World Cup roster look like? We’re starting to learn.

The U.S. men’s September window has wrapped, which means fans and the media have a chance to look ahead to next summer and read the tea leaves.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · Sep 10

“It’s been a tough go recently,” Christian Pulisic said. “We wanted to walk away with some confidence, with a good feeling going into the next camps — and obviously going and leading into a World Cup year.”

Reporting from Columbus on the #USMNT and its pressure-alleviating 2-0 win over Japan.

USMNT shows its quality and confidence in a 2-0 win over Japan

The Americans pushed past Saturday’s loss to South Korea by finding their form in a win over Japan.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Christian Pulisic on his relationship with #USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino: "We have good conversations, honestly. ... Things are good. We spoke, we had a normal camp, and everything is good between us, good between the team. There's probably not as much drama as you guys think."

Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · Sep 10

And that ended up being perhaps the most comprehensive performance of the Pochettino era. It wasn't Japan's best squad, but the cohesion and quality were encouraging for the #USMNT all the same. Have to think Pochettino will be imagining this team in the 3-4-2-1 for the foreseeable future.

Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Quite the positive first half! Some #USMNT takeaways ...

— Zendejas is playing with confidence and creativity. Being one of two 10s suits him.
— The wing back roles amplify Arfsten and Freeman's strengths.
— Roldan looks more poised than I've seen previously him in a U.S. shirt.

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