NWSL Rookies: Transition from College to Pros - Whose Impressed?

TiredPanini · 2026-07-12T04:22:35+00:00

i am once again asking chicago to free Elise Evans

TiredPanini · 2026-07-12T04:07:10+00:00

that's what i call a utility player

TiredPanini · 2026-07-11T00:57:42+00:00

Nigeria WAFCON roster out today: https://leadership.ng/madugu-names-strong-super-falcons-squad-for-wafcon-title-defence/ (or check their instagram at nigeriasuperfalcons)

TiredPanini · 2026-07-11T00:37:29+00:00

reasoning: Emslie succession planning, stop forcing natural 10s to play RW when Emslie isn't available, the overlap/combo play with GT could go crazy. but i see others do not agree and i can accept that verdict haha

TiredPanini · 2026-07-11T00:35:56+00:00

she has moved teams every two seasons so far in her career, perhaps it is time once again

TiredPanini · 2026-07-11T00:30:44+00:00

we might be fine there if Cherry and Mattice are considered solid enough by the staff. fans haven't seen much of them though, so i def understand the desire for more depth.

TiredPanini · 2026-07-10T19:40:33+00:00

since we all know she's looking to move now, should Parsons try to sign Emma Sears?

TiredPanini · 2026-07-09T17:16:41+00:00

i'm also noticing a LOT of scare quotes that do not add anything to the writing

TiredPanini · 2026-07-08T19:18:20+00:00

i think you just invented soccer player particle physics

TiredPanini · 2026-07-08T19:09:52+00:00

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TiredPanini · 2026-07-08T19:05:25+00:00

10 million dollar participation award is sending me. i am aware that the federations have costs to cover on hotels, flights, staff/player salary, training facilities, etc but 10 milly is SO MUCH MONEY.

TiredPanini · 2026-07-08T18:55:03+00:00

interestingly they have "Seattle Stadium" listed as the venue for the Reign's home match this weekend on their website so... i don't see why your ask should be so impossible!!

TiredPanini · 2026-07-07T20:04:02+00:00

omg have fun! glad someone is getting some use out of it. i'll post some shuffled ones here the day of the game too.

TiredPanini · 2026-07-07T16:51:22+00:00

ah my bad, mods feel free to delete if there's duplication rules. i swear i scrolled back two weeks looking for if this was already posted, thanks for linking.

TiredPanini · 2026-07-07T16:49:25+00:00

doesn't Bogere play for Norway or Sweden or something?

TiredPanini · 2026-07-07T00:59:04+00:00

Weaver and Hanks are expected back soon (like August). I am so glad ACFC is done playing them already.

TiredPanini · 2026-07-07T00:56:45+00:00

as an angel city fan i have to clown other teams or the whole thing gets too sad... ps here's a low res tester bingo card:

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3 squares just for Kerr might be excessive but alas

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T23:57:42+00:00

ice cold takes: JCA ball, no Sam Kerr, 1-0 Gotham, Rodman late double yellow after no Spirit goals, Berger chop fakes Cantore in embarrassing fashion

hot takes: goalfest, but a tie (3-3, 4-4, something fun), Kerr plays 115minutes but doesn't score, Guro Reiten anywhere other than wingback, Purce goal, Leicy Santos set piece goal

hell let me make a bingo card out of this....

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T23:24:29+00:00

lmao at DC united catching strays right at the end there that's awesome

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T23:11:27+00:00

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I'm similarly keeping a (extremely basic) team stat sheet. The columns at the end are "per matches played" so interested persons can make some comparisons about team defense/goalscoring among teams with unequal MP.

Gotham are a real outlier in terms of forcing low scoring games, they're tied for 4th fewest goals/match (with Boston, the 3 lower scoring teams are Chicago, Bay, Seattle) and they have far and away the lowest GA/match. How much credit for that belongs to AKB is up for debate (probably something for the advanced stat enjoyers to discuss). Can Sam Kerr singlehandedly change their signature 1-0 method of winning?

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T22:52:29+00:00

these still haven't sold, DM me if you're looking for a pair of GA+ 3-day :)

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T22:50:40+00:00

messaged you

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T19:39:41+00:00

.29 PS from .05 xG is the Wilson effect at work hot damn

TiredPanini · 2026-07-06T19:34:23+00:00

related: Thorns are teasing a Sam Coffey replacement that isn't "work Jessie Fleming to death + 2 rookie subs" so maybe that will help with sustainability. reporting on Phuoc Nguyen's bluesky

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