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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · 2d

I've never really followed the UEFA Women's Champions League super closely, but now that I've figured out which teams to root for, it'll be a lot more fun: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Don't know which UWCL team to support? We can help

The UEFA Women's Champions League now has 18 teams, but which should you root for? Current champions Arsenal? Pass masters Barcelona? Winning machine OL Lyonnes? Or someone else?

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Marissa Lordanic @marissalordanic.bsky.social · 6d

Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳

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Celebrating the Olimpico, one of soccer's most audacious goals

Oct. 2 is an auspicious date in soccer history: in 1924, the first goal direct from a corner was scored. Known forever as an Olimpico, here are some of the very best.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · Aug 27

One more time! Pochettino's roster for the Sept. window contained some head-scratchers. He says it's the last chance to look at new players b4 the WC. But w/time in short supply, he may be squandering one of the last opportunities to develop chemistry w/top players.

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New USMNT roster a head-scratcher: Is Pochettino wasting a chance for World Cup prep?

The USMNT only has four more camps before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, but coach Mauricio Pochettino's latest roster feels like a wasted opportunity.

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Cesar Hernandez @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social · Aug 19

Source has confirmed to me that Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer.

Separate source has stated that Orlando Pride have finished the transfer with Liga MX's Femenil Tigres for the winger.

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Source: Mexico's Ovalle nears deal to join NWSL

Mexico star international Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer, a source told ESPN on Monday night.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Jul 19

Clear as day, don't know why she's acting surprised!

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · Jul 3

Emma Hayes wanted to see the #USWNT show progress against a top opponent. A mix of veterans and youth dominated Canada, another sign that the US' transformation is on the right track.

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Lavelle and Co. are responding well to Hayes' USWNT challenges

After Emma Hayes set expectations high ahead of Wednesday's clash with Canada, the USWNT responded with an exceptional performance.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · Jul 1

BREAKING: 18-year-old #USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes is set to join eight-time European champions OL Lyonnes, sources tell @espn.com. Lyonnes and Ajax have agreed to terms of the transfer. Yohannes and Lyonnes are finalizing personal terms.

Sources: USWNT's Yohannes near move to Lyonnes

United States women's national team midfielder Lily Yohannes is finalizing a move to French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · Jun 20

The “stick to sports” crowd has gotten awfully quiet. I wonder why.

'Shut up and dribble' crowd has no problem mixing sports, politics now | Opinion

President Donald Trump has used sports to burnish his image despite criticizing athletes for getting political, columnist Nancy Armour writes.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Jun 21

Great stuff from @emilyskeogh.bsky.social on Chelsea becoming "America's team" in women's soccer: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inside Chelsea's transfer plan to become 'America's team' with Ohanian's help

Chelsea broke the women's transfer world record in January and are targeting more USWNT stars, but how can their transfer strategy push them to UWCL glory?

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Jun 8

Ah, yeah, I can't think of anything with that functionality already that I/most people use. Maybe @bsky.app can add Spaces/Clubhouse next!

Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Jun 8

Didn't Twitter Spaces copy Clubhouse? Is Clubhouse still a thing?

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · May 6

I'm genuinely honored to be a finalist for the Billie Jean King Award for women's sports coverage. Credit to @espn.com and our great editors for committing to scale #NWSL + #USWNT coverage nationally, especially @caitlinmurr.bsky.social for her daily editing and ideation. Women's sports are sports.

Finalists announced for second annual Billie Jean King Award contest

The Billie Jean King Foundation, Associated Press Sports Editors and the APSE Foundation are proud to announce the finalists for the second annual Billie Jean King Award for Excellence in Women’s Spor...

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · May 6

Michele Kang is building her women's soccer empire, from Spirit, Lyon + (just promoted) London City to USSF donations. Why? And what's next? (A 4th club soon, for one.)

Feature story on @espn.com. The full sit-down interview airs on Futbol W tonight at 8:30p ET on ESPN+. #NWSL

Michele Kang is spending millions to scoop up women's soccer teams around the world. What's her plan?

Billionaire club owner Michele Kang speaks to ESPN about her new vision for women's soccer and the money she's pouring in to make it a reality.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · May 3

The quality of the commentating has been an issue for the league since its inception. If the commentating team doesn't know how to demonstrate excitement when exciting moments happen, it pretty much ruins any video clips that would help promote the league's on-field product.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · May 2

If only he had the number of the guy who could sign some players, haha

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · May 2

Great piece I edited from @rwohan.bsky.social on Wrexham's path to three promotions in a row: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

It's got me wondering: Should I watch that show, "Welcome To Wrexham"? Is it any good? Is it fake/staged or legit? White Lotus is over and I need something new 😂

How Wrexham paid their way to promotion, and why the Premier League requires more than that

Wrexham's promotion might look miraculous, but it's actually a combination of factors that other Premier League hopefuls shouldn't try to replicate.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · May 1

New from me on @espn.com: The #NWSL calls parity its "superpower." The past two weeks of erratic results might prove that is alive and well. Or, was this stretch an anomaly as the league plays with its kryptonite? On the tension and the value proposition of chaos 👇

If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite?

The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last?

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 27

I love the hat!

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 26

Yes, I beat it! I really liked it! if I had one note, I'd have wanted fewer boss battles (my least favorite part of games, hence no Elden Ring for me) and I wanted to spend more time just managing the restaurant, ha

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 25

It feels like a growing elephant in the room. Crazy to think this is where we are.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 25

Playing any good game recs? I just tried Blue Prince and had no clue what I was doing lol

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Ryan O'Hanlon @rwohan.bsky.social · Apr 25

Real Madrid signed the presumptive best player in the world — and got worse. PSG lost the presumptive best player in the world — and got better. I wrote about soccer’s new Ewing Theory: www.espn.com/soccer/insid...

How Mbappé's arrival made Real Madrid worse, and his exit made PSG better

The numbers don't lie: Real Madrid have been worse since adding Mbappé, while PSG got better once he left. Has the so-called Ewing Theory found its new face?

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Cesar Hernandez @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social · Apr 11

After a stormy and turbulent 2024, are there now familiar sunny skies ahead for the San Diego Wave?

Chatted with players, staff, and a member of the Sirens supporters group about the rebuild for 2025.

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Star exits, coaching changes, lawsuits: After awful 2024, San Diego is rebounding

After a turbulent 2024 season on and off the field -- including the exit of Naomi Girma, the retirement of Alex Morgan and several coaching changes -- the new-look San Diego Wave are hoping for better...

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 9

Who will be the #USWNT's starting goalkeeper at the 2027 World Cup? Your guess is as good as mine! www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The USWNT doesn't have a No. 1 goalkeeper, putting a longtime position of strength in doubt

After years of Alyssa Naeher and Hope Solo dominating, the USWNT is without a clear-cut starting goalkeeper, and no obvious No. 1 has emerged in auditions.

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Caitlin Murray @caitlinmurr.bsky.social · Apr 7

🫂 I'll never forgive people who voted for this self-serving, egotistical, delusional, hateful moron again.

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