Luis Hernandez
@radioactivclown.bsky.social
Co-host of the Purple Pulse Podcast. ESFP. He/Him UNT Alum. Emergency Manager
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congratulations on a history full of lawsuits, firing casey stoney while she was out of the country, hiring jill ellis, landon donovan, and rebecca lowe's husband, losing naomi girma and jaedyn shaw, forfeiting a home game due to a poor pitch that also tore megan rapinoe's achilles, and so much more
December 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
congratulations on a history full of lawsuits, firing casey stoney while she was out of the country, hiring jill ellis, landon donovan, and rebecca lowe's husband, losing naomi girma and jaedyn shaw, forfeiting a home game due to a poor pitch that also tore megan rapinoe's achilles, and so much more
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player salaries should definitely be influenced by award lists, what could go wrong
The Fifa Best women's XI for 2025:
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
player salaries should definitely be influenced by award lists, what could go wrong
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Marta, the winner of the first Marta Award for women's goal of the year, loses out on the second annual eponymous award to Jacquie Ovalle, now a teammate of Marta. This award is off to an epic start.
(The Ovalle goal is a worthy winner TBC, although Marta had a strong shout again.)
(The Ovalle goal is a worthy winner TBC, although Marta had a strong shout again.)
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Marta, the winner of the first Marta Award for women's goal of the year, loses out on the second annual eponymous award to Jacquie Ovalle, now a teammate of Marta. This award is off to an epic start.
(The Ovalle goal is a worthy winner TBC, although Marta had a strong shout again.)
(The Ovalle goal is a worthy winner TBC, although Marta had a strong shout again.)
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Chicago Stars assistant general manager, Babett Peter, today announced her departure from the club in pursuit of other opportunities.
The Chicago Stars extend their thanks and appreciation to Babett for her work with the club and wish her the best of luck in her next opportunity.
The Chicago Stars extend their thanks and appreciation to Babett for her work with the club and wish her the best of luck in her next opportunity.
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Chicago Stars assistant general manager, Babett Peter, today announced her departure from the club in pursuit of other opportunities.
The Chicago Stars extend their thanks and appreciation to Babett for her work with the club and wish her the best of luck in her next opportunity.
The Chicago Stars extend their thanks and appreciation to Babett for her work with the club and wish her the best of luck in her next opportunity.
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Listen y’all I’m gonna assume we’re all adults here:
We ARE the helpers. It’s our duty to help our communities through difficult times. To be brave and help our neighbors especially when things are dark and scary. Be the help your community needs.
We ARE the helpers. It’s our duty to help our communities through difficult times. To be brave and help our neighbors especially when things are dark and scary. Be the help your community needs.
An important addendum to "look for the helpers" is "and then join them."
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Listen y’all I’m gonna assume we’re all adults here:
We ARE the helpers. It’s our duty to help our communities through difficult times. To be brave and help our neighbors especially when things are dark and scary. Be the help your community needs.
We ARE the helpers. It’s our duty to help our communities through difficult times. To be brave and help our neighbors especially when things are dark and scary. Be the help your community needs.
I think we will be criticizing the league way. Void a contract to avoid a potential future problem down the road and take a hit in the short term versus allow it when if things stay the same could become a bigger problem down the road and future us criticize the league for planting a landmine later
"The NWSL might think the Spirit are making a nonsensical decision, and they may be right. It’s still the Spirit’s call to make. If they can’t meet the 2028 cap by the time it rolls around, then the league can step in."
That's it. If the Spirit eat shit with an albatross of a contract, let them!
That's it. If the Spirit eat shit with an albatross of a contract, let them!
As things stand now, the NWSL isn’t fighting for Trinity Rodman. It’s fighting against her, and shadowboxing with its own potential in the process.
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A column, at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I think we will be criticizing the league way. Void a contract to avoid a potential future problem down the road and take a hit in the short term versus allow it when if things stay the same could become a bigger problem down the road and future us criticize the league for planting a landmine later
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NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
Margueritte Bates (Aozasa) named Soccer head coach - University of Texas Athletics
First-ever rookie head coach to win NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship becomes fourth coach in Texas program history.
texaslonghorns.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEWS: Well, there you go — Margueritte Aozasa swaps Los Angeles and UCLA for Austin and UT as the Longhorns make a huge play for one of the most exciting coaches in U.S. soccer. #NCAASoccer
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
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texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/11...
This is an excellent game. Fun little game. Simple and everyone can play.
My knowledge of colors is not sophisticated enough for this game.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is an excellent game. Fun little game. Simple and everyone can play.
I’ve had a few conversations about who I think the Orlando Pride should hire to fill the position vacated in the front office and the first name I thought of for consideration is Christina Unkel. It hasn’t gone over well, and I don’t think she would leave Tampa for the NWSL. She’s qualified though.
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’ve had a few conversations about who I think the Orlando Pride should hire to fill the position vacated in the front office and the first name I thought of for consideration is Christina Unkel. It hasn’t gone over well, and I don’t think she would leave Tampa for the NWSL. She’s qualified though.
The Orlando Pride owe Haley Carter for all the work & effort she put into the organization to change the culture, reset the tone & perception of the Orlando Pride. I worry about change & what impacts it will have but Haley deserves to do whatever she wants going forward. Thank you Haley.
BREAKING: Big news for the @ORLPride.com as VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter will be stepping down from her role to pursue new career opportunities.
More: orlando-pride.com/news/orlando...
More: orlando-pride.com/news/orlando...
Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter to step down from role | Orlando Pride
Carter departs after three seasons with the Club to pursue new opportunities
orlando-pride.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Orlando Pride owe Haley Carter for all the work & effort she put into the organization to change the culture, reset the tone & perception of the Orlando Pride. I worry about change & what impacts it will have but Haley deserves to do whatever she wants going forward. Thank you Haley.
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Another look at the incredible Marta run that led to the penalty.
To do this in the 5th minute of stoppage time after playing a full 90 is insane.
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To do this in the 5th minute of stoppage time after playing a full 90 is insane.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Another look at the incredible Marta run that led to the penalty.
To do this in the 5th minute of stoppage time after playing a full 90 is insane.
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To do this in the 5th minute of stoppage time after playing a full 90 is insane.
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More like Haley McCLUTCHeon in the playoffs, am I right?
Really, though, after the ups and downs of this year, to have McCutcheon scoring again, at the end of THAT one-touch combination play, set to the early tempo of this game (Ovalle has been great): Good signs for the Pride. 1-0 Orlando. #NWSL
Really, though, after the ups and downs of this year, to have McCutcheon scoring again, at the end of THAT one-touch combination play, set to the early tempo of this game (Ovalle has been great): Good signs for the Pride. 1-0 Orlando. #NWSL
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
More like Haley McCLUTCHeon in the playoffs, am I right?
Really, though, after the ups and downs of this year, to have McCutcheon scoring again, at the end of THAT one-touch combination play, set to the early tempo of this game (Ovalle has been great): Good signs for the Pride. 1-0 Orlando. #NWSL
Really, though, after the ups and downs of this year, to have McCutcheon scoring again, at the end of THAT one-touch combination play, set to the early tempo of this game (Ovalle has been great): Good signs for the Pride. 1-0 Orlando. #NWSL
I’m mad. I’m in the DFW area and someone took the Orlando Pride magnet off my car within the last day or two. Didn’t take the Orlando City one. You know how hard those are for me to get.
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’m mad. I’m in the DFW area and someone took the Orlando Pride magnet off my car within the last day or two. Didn’t take the Orlando City one. You know how hard those are for me to get.
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The downfall of Orlando City in late 2025 is nothing short of a profound disgrace that requires a lot of reflection by club leadership. This is entirely inexcusable and embarrassing.
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The downfall of Orlando City in late 2025 is nothing short of a profound disgrace that requires a lot of reflection by club leadership. This is entirely inexcusable and embarrassing.
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Jessica Berman was previously announced as a keynote speaker at the ESPNW Summit.
The current agenda no longer lists Berman as a speaker, and the keynote conversation with Hannah Storm is now with "a speaker to be announced."
espnwsummit.com/event#agenda
The current agenda no longer lists Berman as a speaker, and the keynote conversation with Hannah Storm is now with "a speaker to be announced."
espnwsummit.com/event#agenda
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jessica Berman was previously announced as a keynote speaker at the ESPNW Summit.
The current agenda no longer lists Berman as a speaker, and the keynote conversation with Hannah Storm is now with "a speaker to be announced."
espnwsummit.com/event#agenda
The current agenda no longer lists Berman as a speaker, and the keynote conversation with Hannah Storm is now with "a speaker to be announced."
espnwsummit.com/event#agenda
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REMINDER: 2 days until the NWSL Roster Freeze Date
Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST
Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST
October 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
REMINDER: 2 days until the NWSL Roster Freeze Date
Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST
Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST
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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...
• 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
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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...
• 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...
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SCOOP: The Houston Dash are in advanced talks to sell for $120M to RHC Group.
RHC's founder is Richard Hsiao, a 24 y/o Bucks superfan and son of a Chinese billionaire who disappeared from public in 2017 under sketchy circumstances. #NWSL
More at Sportico 👇
www.sportico.com/business/tea...
RHC's founder is Richard Hsiao, a 24 y/o Bucks superfan and son of a Chinese billionaire who disappeared from public in 2017 under sketchy circumstances. #NWSL
More at Sportico 👇
www.sportico.com/business/tea...
Dash Near $120M Sale to Group Led by Son of Disappeared Chinese Mogul
The NWSL's Dash are in talks to sell for $120M to Richard Hsiao's RHC Group. Hsiao, 24, is the son of imprisoned Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua.
www.sportico.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
SCOOP: The Houston Dash are in advanced talks to sell for $120M to RHC Group.
RHC's founder is Richard Hsiao, a 24 y/o Bucks superfan and son of a Chinese billionaire who disappeared from public in 2017 under sketchy circumstances. #NWSL
More at Sportico 👇
www.sportico.com/business/tea...
RHC's founder is Richard Hsiao, a 24 y/o Bucks superfan and son of a Chinese billionaire who disappeared from public in 2017 under sketchy circumstances. #NWSL
More at Sportico 👇
www.sportico.com/business/tea...
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A roster announcement:
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
October 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A roster announcement:
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
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The NWSL announced an expanded media rights deal for 2026/2027, adding a Sunday night slate on a free streaming service called Victory+. (Looks like that has mostly been a home for in-market NHL games until now.)
How the breakdown of games will shake out:
How the breakdown of games will shake out:
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The NWSL announced an expanded media rights deal for 2026/2027, adding a Sunday night slate on a free streaming service called Victory+. (Looks like that has mostly been a home for in-market NHL games until now.)
How the breakdown of games will shake out:
How the breakdown of games will shake out:
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nwsl: just watch*
*sometimes on espn sometimes on espn2 sometimes on cbs sometimes on abc sometimes on cbssn sometimes on amazon prime sometimes on ion sometimes on golazo network sometimes on espn+ sometimes on nwsl+ sometimes on paramount+ and now sometimes on victory+ too for some reason
*sometimes on espn sometimes on espn2 sometimes on cbs sometimes on abc sometimes on cbssn sometimes on amazon prime sometimes on ion sometimes on golazo network sometimes on espn+ sometimes on nwsl+ sometimes on paramount+ and now sometimes on victory+ too for some reason
September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
nwsl: just watch*
*sometimes on espn sometimes on espn2 sometimes on cbs sometimes on abc sometimes on cbssn sometimes on amazon prime sometimes on ion sometimes on golazo network sometimes on espn+ sometimes on nwsl+ sometimes on paramount+ and now sometimes on victory+ too for some reason
*sometimes on espn sometimes on espn2 sometimes on cbs sometimes on abc sometimes on cbssn sometimes on amazon prime sometimes on ion sometimes on golazo network sometimes on espn+ sometimes on nwsl+ sometimes on paramount+ and now sometimes on victory+ too for some reason
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so on the off chance that anyone else is trying to go to the Pride away game in Panama, tickets are $6.42 at tustiquetes.com and they take Paypal
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
so on the off chance that anyone else is trying to go to the Pride away game in Panama, tickets are $6.42 at tustiquetes.com and they take Paypal
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We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...
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As the muggy malaise of summer winds down, you might find yourself interested in taking advantage of one of several safe and proven vaccines to help protect you from the inevitable brumal surge of res...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...
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Garber: "We need to be smart and thoughtful about it, and put our marker in, saying, ‘Hey, if we don’t do that, MLS might not participate.’"
MLS shouldn't be able to dictate this. Participating in your association's domestic cup should be a requirement, not a choice!
MLS shouldn't be able to dictate this. Participating in your association's domestic cup should be a requirement, not a choice!
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber on the US Open Cup, where the relationship is between MLS and the tournament.
(Credit Favian Renkel)
#USOpenCup #MLS #MLSSeasonPass #USOC2025
(Credit Favian Renkel)
#USOpenCup #MLS #MLSSeasonPass #USOC2025
September 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Garber: "We need to be smart and thoughtful about it, and put our marker in, saying, ‘Hey, if we don’t do that, MLS might not participate.’"
MLS shouldn't be able to dictate this. Participating in your association's domestic cup should be a requirement, not a choice!
MLS shouldn't be able to dictate this. Participating in your association's domestic cup should be a requirement, not a choice!