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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 13h

....that is so mad

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 13h

when is the last time Arsenal women failed to win in four consecutive games in all comps?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 13h

honestly, it's a massive night for Leuven

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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · 20h

From day one, Saara Hassoun has believed in what makes Aurora special — people, purpose, and possibility.
We’re proud to share she’s stepping into the role of President of Minnesota Aurora FC.

The future’s bright — and very Aurora. 💫

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 3d

Moultrie tekkers

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 3d

Manaka Matsukubo is an MVP candidate.

She's put herself in an elite class with few young NWSL players.

10+ goal contributions in a season aged 21 or under:

17 - S. Wilson '22*
13 - S. Kerr '14
12 - A. Thompson '24
11 - M. Matsukubo '25
11 - D. Ordonez '22
11 - T. Rodman '21

*turned 22 mid-year

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

….Dash have always sneaky been better on the road than at home so still a chance they bank 6 pts but a draw between NC and Racing tmw would be a big big favour

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

it’s not over yet — but can’t help but feel like that is a massively disappointing result for the Dash who needed to bank 3 pts at home to bolster playoff credentials.

next 3 games:

Angel City (a)
KC Current (h)
Portland Thorns (a)

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome back goal Charley, love that for her and oof that is crushing for Hou

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: Tomorrow, a church in between Keller and Southlake will host the area's first-ever Pride festival. I spoke to one of the organizers about hosting Pride in a conservative stronghold, as well as the attacks she's endured from Dallas conservatives:

www.chron.com/culture/arti...

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

🗣️ Journalist request (pls share):

🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:

⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package

hmu ⤵️

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 4d

#NWSL NEWS: Multiple sources confirm to @espn.com that 2026 expansion side Boston Legacy has signed goalkeeper Casey Murphy, the #USWNT's No. 2 at the 2023 World Cup + 2024 Olympics. Murphy is an impending free agent with her contract ending in North Carolina.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Sources: USWNT's Murphy to join NWSL's Boston

USWNT goalkeeper Casey Murphy has signed a deal with 2026 NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy FC, multiple sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

this love goes hard

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

….what was the price hike?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

….noted, but a slightly different context

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

…any other reason or just scheduling conflicts?

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

…I mean either — why did you get rid of a szn ticket or why did you get a szn ticket this year or next

Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

….thanks so much for sharing, I updated the post because someone found it misleading

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 4d

🗣️ Journalist request (pls share):

🏟️ Looking to hear from NWSL fans who:

⚪️ got rid of a szn ticket
or
⚪️ will not be renewing in ‘26
or
⚪️ has been going to fewer games than past years
or
⚪️ has decided to buy a szn ticket/ticket package

hmu ⤵️

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Kim McCauley @kimischilling.bsky.social · 5d

Hey, cat's out of the bag on this now I guess. So some personal news, I work with these folks and they are extremely smart and cool www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Montpellier just the start as Smith aims to ‘walk the walk’ in multi-club ownership

Former New Zealand captain led takeover of French club and wants Crux Sports to add more teams to portfolio

www.theguardian.com

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 7d

This isn't a shot at anyone but we don't get a lot of NWSL clubs or GMs up for discussing a trade as big as this one, and when we do it generally takes a while.

Whatever you think of the deal, it's a positive step to see a Portland-based outlet get this kind of access.

Stumptown Footy @stumptownfooty.bsky.social · 7d

INTERVIEW: Portland Thorns President & General Manager Jeff Agoos discusses Hina Sugita trade to Angel City FC, acquiring M.A. Vignola, and more #BAONPDX

stumptown-footy.ghost.io/exclusive-st...

Exclusive: Portland Thorns President & General Manager Jeff Agoos discusses Hina Sugita trade to Angel City FC, acquiring M.A. Vignola, and more

Today, the Portland Thorns announced that they have acquired M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds from Angel City FC for star midfielder Hina Sugita. I had a chance to speak with T...

stumptown-footy.ghost.io

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 8d

Great way to start the day is going deeper into the #WSL with The Cutback's 'Beyond The Top Four' feature.

Two of my fave writers, Reshma Rao and Chiara Bozzarello delivering insight, storytelling, updates and tactical analysis.
www.thecutback.com/p/beyond-the...

Beyond the Top Four: Reflection, tough losses, and breakthroughs

The WSL pauses to honour Matt Beard, West Ham's struggles deepen, and a closer look at London City's first win

www.thecutback.com

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Austin Buchanan @austinbuchanan.bsky.social · 8d

Of NWSL players who have played over 1200 minutes (my cutoff for “significant contributors”) Ella Hase from Racing Louisville is 4th in the entire league. If you take it to open play xG - she goes to 3rd(!!). What a season from her as a rookie.

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Nate Rathjen @rathjen.us · 9d

Anna Heilferty and several other Dash players just put on Free DC shirts #nwsl

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · 9d

Spirit really got their groove back

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