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Is the Sports Draft Obsolete?
With the players association’s new collective bargaining agreement, the National Women’s Soccer League became the first major league in American sports to abolish the college draft.
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"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.”
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
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My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
🔉🇺🇸 This week on Full Time -- it's a Lily Yohannes + @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social reunion interview!
Catching up on life after the commitment to the #USWNT, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more.
Listen wherever you get your pods ⤵️
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Catching up on life after the commitment to the #USWNT, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more.
Listen wherever you get your pods ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
April 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🔉🇺🇸 This week on Full Time -- it's a Lily Yohannes + @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social reunion interview!
Catching up on life after the commitment to the #USWNT, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more.
Listen wherever you get your pods ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
Catching up on life after the commitment to the #USWNT, living in the moment, development, the Ajax title race & more.
Listen wherever you get your pods ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
make sure to check out Takashi's article!! super interesting, detailed breakdown of the nwsl draft removal. honored to be included!
"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.”
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
Is the Sports Draft Obsolete?
With the players association’s new collective bargaining agreement, the National Women’s Soccer League became the first major league in American sports to abolish the college draft.
www.thenation.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
make sure to check out Takashi's article!! super interesting, detailed breakdown of the nwsl draft removal. honored to be included!
"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.”
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
Is the Sports Draft Obsolete?
With the players association’s new collective bargaining agreement, the National Women’s Soccer League became the first major league in American sports to abolish the college draft.
www.thenation.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"If the draft was a workable system, then you wouldn’t have the same damn teams picking first, second, and third every year.”
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
My latest for @thenation.bsky.com on the NWSL’s first offseason without a draft—what the historic move means for the league.
More below:
www.thenation.com?post_type=ar...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Our famed justice correspondent, Elie Mystal, finally has a newsletter of his own. Subscribe here for free, the first edition gets released Friday! www.thenation.com/elie/
March 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Our famed justice correspondent, Elie Mystal, finally has a newsletter of his own. Subscribe here for free, the first edition gets released Friday! www.thenation.com/elie/
My latest for @hudsonriverblue.com! Always a privilege to cover Brooklyn FC and the historic inaugural season they've been having so far.
More on their first match of 2025 below:
More on their first match of 2025 below:
NYCFC weren't the only New York City team to draw in Florida: @brooklynfc.bsky.social women earned a point on the road against Tampa Bay — it broke their winning streak but they're still top of the USL Super League
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the recap ⬇️
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the recap ⬇️
Brooklyn FC draw in return to USL Superleague play
An equalizer from Mackenzie Pluck could not motivate her side to secure a record seventh straight league win, ending their dominant win streak.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My latest for @hudsonriverblue.com! Always a privilege to cover Brooklyn FC and the historic inaugural season they've been having so far.
More on their first match of 2025 below:
More on their first match of 2025 below:
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Featuring:
@andrewkleigh.bsky.social
@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social
@markradigan.bsky.social
@raf.bsky.social
@takashiversace.bsky.social @matthewmangam.bsky.social
@andrewkleigh.bsky.social
@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social
@markradigan.bsky.social
@raf.bsky.social
@takashiversace.bsky.social @matthewmangam.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I am extremely grateful for this opportunity! I am very excited to have landed at MassLive Sports for the summer and can not wait for all the work and experiences I will have up in Massachusetts.
Please welcome the 16 members of the Class of 2025!
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February 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am extremely grateful for this opportunity! I am very excited to have landed at MassLive Sports for the summer and can not wait for all the work and experiences I will have up in Massachusetts.
🚨New kit drop alert🚨
How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over @hudsonriverblue.com…👀
How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over @hudsonriverblue.com…👀
February 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚨New kit drop alert🚨
How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over @hudsonriverblue.com…👀
How are the NYC fandom feeling? We had some opinions over @hudsonriverblue.com…👀
This means a lot coming from a journalist of @theolloydhughes.bsky.social standing. Preciate the love and glad you enjoyed the piece!
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"I promise that whenever I can, there will be lots of celebratory dances!”
🇧🇷 One of the most highly anticipated new arrivals for the upcoming #NWSL season, really enjoyed this profile by @takashiversace.bsky.social on Gabi Portilho.
Read below ⬇️
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gabi-portilh...
🇧🇷 One of the most highly anticipated new arrivals for the upcoming #NWSL season, really enjoyed this profile by @takashiversace.bsky.social on Gabi Portilho.
Read below ⬇️
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gabi-portilh...
Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
We talk to Gotham's new superstar signing, and look at what the Brazil international – and 2024 Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee – will bring to the team this season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This means a lot coming from a journalist of @theolloydhughes.bsky.social standing. Preciate the love and glad you enjoyed the piece!
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One of the most exciting players to watch out for this upcoming NWSL season! I am so grateful I was able to talk with her and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes on the pitch this year🤝
Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
From Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
We talk to Gotham's new superstar signing, and look at what the Brazil international – and 2024 Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee – will bring to the team this season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
One of the most exciting players to watch out for this upcoming NWSL season! I am so grateful I was able to talk with her and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes on the pitch this year🤝
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
From Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
We talk to Gotham's new superstar signing, and look at what the Brazil international – and 2024 Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee – will bring to the team this season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
@takashiversace.bsky.social talked to Gotham's superstar signing, and looks at what the Brazil international - and Ballon d’Or Féminin nominee - will bring to the team this season
Bonus: Check the photo illustration by Kelsea Peterson
Three former Gotham players that left this offseason have been named to the USWNT roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup:
-Crystal Dunn(PSG)
-Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal)
-Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash)
Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..👀
-Crystal Dunn(PSG)
-Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal)
-Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash)
Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..👀
February 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Three former Gotham players that left this offseason have been named to the USWNT roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup:
-Crystal Dunn(PSG)
-Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal)
-Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash)
Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..👀
-Crystal Dunn(PSG)
-Jenna Nighswonger(Arsenal)
-Yazmeen Ryan(Houston Dash)
Only two current Goths have been called up this time around..👀
Big news for Gotham FC fans!!
On Wednesday morning, the club announced:
"The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC:
'I’m back.'"
More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
On Wednesday morning, the club announced:
"The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC:
'I’m back.'"
More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
"I'm Back": Midge Purce re-signs with Gotham FC
The 2023 NWSL Championship MVP returns to Gotham on a new one-year contract and hopes to bounce back from the torn ACL she suffered early in 2024.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Big news for Gotham FC fans!!
On Wednesday morning, the club announced:
"The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC:
'I’m back.'"
More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
On Wednesday morning, the club announced:
"The following statement was released Wednesday by Midge Purce in response to questions about her future with Gotham FC:
'I’m back.'"
More on the contract and what to expect below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/midge-purce-...
The man(20-year old)that silenced TQL Stadium a few months ago is prepping for his third MLS season. Were Mitja Ilenič’s playoff heroics enough to take homegrown talent Trayvon Gray’s spot in the starting 11 though?
More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The man(20-year old)that silenced TQL Stadium a few months ago is prepping for his third MLS season. Were Mitja Ilenič’s playoff heroics enough to take homegrown talent Trayvon Gray’s spot in the starting 11 though?
More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
More below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/2025-new-yor...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Up next in our @newyorkcityfc.com Player Previews: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Up next in our @newyorkcityfc.com Player Previews: Mitja Ilenič
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Finally, some good news for Gotham this offseason: Midge Purce will be back after signing an extension through 2025:
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Finally, some good news for Gotham this offseason: Midge Purce will be back after signing an extension through 2025:
One of my favorites on the team and a neighborhood hero! Go check out what @matthewmangam.bsky.social has to write about Gray for this upcoming season🤝
2025 @newyorkcityfc.com Player Preview: Tayvon Gray
The 7 assists he logged last season were the most for a fullback since Anton Tinnerholm's 8 in 2019
Here’s @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️
The 7 assists he logged last season were the most for a fullback since Anton Tinnerholm's 8 in 2019
Here’s @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️
2025 New York City FC Player Previews: Tayvon Gray
The 7 assists he logged last season were the most for a fullback since Anton Tinnerholm's 8 in 2019.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
One of my favorites on the team and a neighborhood hero! Go check out what @matthewmangam.bsky.social has to write about Gray for this upcoming season🤝
Type of stuff you see at the store when you just got a check and trying to spend money responsibly…
February 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Type of stuff you see at the store when you just got a check and trying to spend money responsibly…
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The Gotham FC exodus picks up steam with Crystal Dunn to PSG made official
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the Transfer Tracker update:
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the Transfer Tracker update:
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Gotham FC exodus picks up steam with Crystal Dunn to PSG made official
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the Transfer Tracker update:
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the Transfer Tracker update:
Hectic day for all my Gotham fans, make sure to catch up on the flurry of news this past week below!
January 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hectic day for all my Gotham fans, make sure to catch up on the flurry of news this past week below!
Official: Jenna Nighswonger signs to Arsenal with an undisclosed fee agreed upon between both clubs. Nighswonger now joins the likes of Girma and Kerolin as NWSL standouts taking their talents across the pond.
More on the transfer below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighsw...
More on the transfer below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighsw...
Jenna Nighswonger signs with Arsenal
The United States international officially inked a deal with the Gunners in a permanent transfer.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Official: Jenna Nighswonger signs to Arsenal with an undisclosed fee agreed upon between both clubs. Nighswonger now joins the likes of Girma and Kerolin as NWSL standouts taking their talents across the pond.
More on the transfer below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighsw...
More on the transfer below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/jenna-nighsw...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
It's official: USWNT star fullback Jenna Nighswonger leaves Gotham FC for @arsenalwomen.bsky.social 🇬🇧
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
Jenna Nighswonger signs with Arsenal
The United States international officially inked a deal with the Gunners in a permanent transfer.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's official: USWNT star fullback Jenna Nighswonger leaves Gotham FC for @arsenalwomen.bsky.social 🇬🇧
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
Here's @takashiversace.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
Another(yes, another) Gotham FC Transfer Update!
The Goths inked a two-year contract with UCLA Bruin Sofia Cook today. Make sure to catch up on all the rumors and confirmed transfers below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-tr...
The Goths inked a two-year contract with UCLA Bruin Sofia Cook today. Make sure to catch up on all the rumors and confirmed transfers below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-tr...
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Another(yes, another) Gotham FC Transfer Update!
The Goths inked a two-year contract with UCLA Bruin Sofia Cook today. Make sure to catch up on all the rumors and confirmed transfers below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-tr...
The Goths inked a two-year contract with UCLA Bruin Sofia Cook today. Make sure to catch up on all the rumors and confirmed transfers below:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-tr...
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Crystal Dunn leaves Gotham FC 🦇: @jennatonelli.bsky.social with the scoop, @takashiversace.bsky.social with the update ⬇️
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your lit source for all transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets ahead of the start of the 2025 season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Crystal Dunn leaves Gotham FC 🦇: @jennatonelli.bsky.social with the scoop, @takashiversace.bsky.social with the update ⬇️
Reposted by Takashi Williams
Alex Rando made just 17 appearances for #NYCFCII in 2024, but he has a 83.4% pass completion rate, and his 4.3 saves per 90' was third-best in the league
Is the 23-y-o ready to play a role in the First Team? Read more here in the Player Preview from @takashiversace.bsky.social ⬇️
Is the 23-y-o ready to play a role in the First Team? Read more here in the Player Preview from @takashiversace.bsky.social ⬇️
2025 New York City Player Preview: Alex Rando
The New York City native was in the 99% for saves at NYCFC II but has yet to see any First Team minutes. Will he climb the goalkeeper totem-pole this season?
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Alex Rando made just 17 appearances for #NYCFCII in 2024, but he has a 83.4% pass completion rate, and his 4.3 saves per 90' was third-best in the league
Is the 23-y-o ready to play a role in the First Team? Read more here in the Player Preview from @takashiversace.bsky.social ⬇️
Is the 23-y-o ready to play a role in the First Team? Read more here in the Player Preview from @takashiversace.bsky.social ⬇️