Brandi Ortega
@brandiortega.bsky.social
Soccer alter ego: @ourgamemagazine. Professional gif maker.
I like dogs, pizza, and the Oxford comma. I do not like clowns.
I like dogs, pizza, and the Oxford comma. I do not like clowns.
The skyrocketing NWSL club valuations and TV deal will probably saves Berman's job unless public pressure pushes her out.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to fine the Kansas City Current after a disagreement over extreme heat procedures that delayed a match against Orlando Pride roughly three and a half hours, sources told The Athletic.
August 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The skyrocketing NWSL club valuations and TV deal will probably saves Berman's job unless public pressure pushes her out.
The Courage are building a sneaky good team.
Coming back to Carolina 🏡
We have signed forward Hannah Betfort to a two-year contract. Happy to have you, Hannah!
We have signed forward Hannah Betfort to a two-year contract. Happy to have you, Hannah!
NC Courage sign free agent forward Hannah Betfort - NC Courage
CARY, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2025) — The North Carolina Courage have signed forward Hannah Betfort to a two-year contract through the 2026 NWSL season, plus a mutual option for 2027, […]
www.nccourage.com
January 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Courage are building a sneaky good team.
Christmas tamales hit different.
December 24, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Christmas tamales hit different.
Somewhere in a dark corner Al Bann Media weeps silently.
INBOX: Netflix and FIFA have entered into an agreement that will see the streaming service broadcast the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups in the U.S. Netflix will also provide studio shows and documentaries in the lead-up to both tournaments.
December 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Somewhere in a dark corner Al Bann Media weeps silently.
Upside: Becky in the broadcast booth.
Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement.
December 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Upside: Becky in the broadcast booth.
Tweed was in a tough situation from the start. Angel City's issues extend beyond the head coach and general manager; front office/leadership should also be re-evaluated.
INBOX: Angel City has announced the club is parting ways with head coach Becki Tweed.
Assistant coach Eleri Earnshaw will serve as interim head coach while the search for a new head coach begins.
Assistant coach Eleri Earnshaw will serve as interim head coach while the search for a new head coach begins.
December 9, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Tweed was in a tough situation from the start. Angel City's issues extend beyond the head coach and general manager; front office/leadership should also be re-evaluated.
Lots to talk about here, but we don’t talk enough about the old girls’ network of failing upward in women’s soccer. UCLA tenure and a less than successful stint as #USWNT youth national teams development director (notably under April Heinrichs) are examples.
INBOX: San Diego Wave FC has announced that Jill Ellis will be stepping down from her role as president to assume the position of Chief Football Officer at FIFA.
December 3, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Lots to talk about here, but we don’t talk enough about the old girls’ network of failing upward in women’s soccer. UCLA tenure and a less than successful stint as #USWNT youth national teams development director (notably under April Heinrichs) are examples.
Key #NWSL offseason dates:
– Nov. 25–Dec. 9: trade window open
– Dec. 11–12: waiver wire
– Dec. 13–20: trade window open
– Dec. 20 at 6pm ET – Dec. 27 at 9am ET: transaction moratorium
– Dec. 27: trade window reopens
– Jan. 14, 2025: final day for trades before updated CBA parameters take effect
– Nov. 25–Dec. 9: trade window open
– Dec. 11–12: waiver wire
– Dec. 13–20: trade window open
– Dec. 20 at 6pm ET – Dec. 27 at 9am ET: transaction moratorium
– Dec. 27: trade window reopens
– Jan. 14, 2025: final day for trades before updated CBA parameters take effect
November 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Key #NWSL offseason dates:
– Nov. 25–Dec. 9: trade window open
– Dec. 11–12: waiver wire
– Dec. 13–20: trade window open
– Dec. 20 at 6pm ET – Dec. 27 at 9am ET: transaction moratorium
– Dec. 27: trade window reopens
– Jan. 14, 2025: final day for trades before updated CBA parameters take effect
– Nov. 25–Dec. 9: trade window open
– Dec. 11–12: waiver wire
– Dec. 13–20: trade window open
– Dec. 20 at 6pm ET – Dec. 27 at 9am ET: transaction moratorium
– Dec. 27: trade window reopens
– Jan. 14, 2025: final day for trades before updated CBA parameters take effect
Worst mixed-zone environment in the NWSL after tonight's match. That's saying something, considering I've been doing this when the league didn't have any.
November 24, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Worst mixed-zone environment in the NWSL after tonight's match. That's saying something, considering I've been doing this when the league didn't have any.
After speaking with players involved with this year's and last year's #NWSL Skills Challenge, the consensus is they would welcome a proper All-Star Match in during NWSL Championship week. I agree.
November 23, 2024 at 1:43 AM
After speaking with players involved with this year's and last year's #NWSL Skills Challenge, the consensus is they would welcome a proper All-Star Match in during NWSL Championship week. I agree.
Orlando's Kylie Strom: "... When people invest in women's sports, it's always paid off."
November 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Orlando's Kylie Strom: "... When people invest in women's sports, it's always paid off."
Not a lot more to share but #NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman says the three markets for upcoming expansion are Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Denver.
November 22, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Not a lot more to share but #NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman says the three markets for upcoming expansion are Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Denver.
Emma Hayes on the USWNT presser says she's invited Mia Fishel and Cat Macario to Thanksgiving dinner at her home (Q from Jacob Schneider). 😀
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Emma Hayes on the USWNT presser says she's invited Mia Fishel and Cat Macario to Thanksgiving dinner at her home (Q from Jacob Schneider). 😀
Emily Sams has settled into the professional game nicely. Her first few rookie matches were rough but she's adjusted to the speed of play well.
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Emily Sams has settled into the professional game nicely. Her first few rookie matches were rough but she's adjusted to the speed of play well.
Kinda bummed Gotham doesn't get a shot at another #NWSL Championship because I wanted "Bat2Bat Championship" banter but happy for Washington. That Spirit rookie class is special.
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Kinda bummed Gotham doesn't get a shot at another #NWSL Championship because I wanted "Bat2Bat Championship" banter but happy for Washington. That Spirit rookie class is special.
Reposted by Brandi Ortega
There is also a feed called WWC 23, for those of us who were here during that painful season.
It is most WNTs (USWNT, CanWNT, JamWNT, Matildas, Reggae Girlz, etc) and international competitions.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
It is most WNTs (USWNT, CanWNT, JamWNT, Matildas, Reggae Girlz, etc) and international competitions.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 13, 2024 at 8:46 PM
There is also a feed called WWC 23, for those of us who were here during that painful season.
It is most WNTs (USWNT, CanWNT, JamWNT, Matildas, Reggae Girlz, etc) and international competitions.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
It is most WNTs (USWNT, CanWNT, JamWNT, Matildas, Reggae Girlz, etc) and international competitions.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
It's the hope that kills you. #ncaasoccer
Time for the College Cup! NCAA D1 women's soccer bracket is set.
No. 1 seeds: Duke, Florida St., Mississippi, Southern California
First round starts Nov. 15.
Full bracket: www.ncaa.com/brackets/soc...
No. 1 seeds: Duke, Florida St., Mississippi, Southern California
First round starts Nov. 15.
Full bracket: www.ncaa.com/brackets/soc...
2024 Division I Women's Soccer Official Bracket | NCAA.com
The official 2024 College Women's Soccer Bracket for Division I. Includes a printable bracket and links to buy NCAA championship tickets.
www.ncaa.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
It's the hope that kills you. #ncaasoccer
I've had a good experience with Firefox and the Containers extension. Sharing for anyone who might want to better control online tracking. On a basic level, it does make comparison shopping easier. Mozilla's VPN is easy to use, too.
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
I've had a good experience with Firefox and the Containers extension. Sharing for anyone who might want to better control online tracking. On a basic level, it does make comparison shopping easier. Mozilla's VPN is easy to use, too.
Happy to see the Swifties and Flava Flav here! Feels a little like old tumblr.
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Happy to see the Swifties and Flava Flav here! Feels a little like old tumblr.
A field across from the Stade Louis Bleriot in Béthany. The #USWNT was training there before their opening 2019 World Cup match vs. Thailand.
As I was getting on the media bus, I saw this field and had to take a picture.
Don't forget to stop and look around, there's beauty on this floating rock.
As I was getting on the media bus, I saw this field and had to take a picture.
Don't forget to stop and look around, there's beauty on this floating rock.
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
A field across from the Stade Louis Bleriot in Béthany. The #USWNT was training there before their opening 2019 World Cup match vs. Thailand.
As I was getting on the media bus, I saw this field and had to take a picture.
Don't forget to stop and look around, there's beauty on this floating rock.
As I was getting on the media bus, I saw this field and had to take a picture.
Don't forget to stop and look around, there's beauty on this floating rock.
This podcast from Kara Swisher provides historical context on American democracy in relation to a second Trump term. (FYI: It doesn't go into the why it happened in terms of voting behavior – we know why.)
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megaphone.link/VMP2006464592
Trump vs Democracy: Two Historians’ Perspectives by On with Kara Swisher
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November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
This podcast from Kara Swisher provides historical context on American democracy in relation to a second Trump term. (FYI: It doesn't go into the why it happened in terms of voting behavior – we know why.)
megaphone.link/VMP2006464592
megaphone.link/VMP2006464592