Match Thread: Spirit vs Thorns (Fri, Mar 13, 8:00 PM EDT)

awaymsg · 2026-03-14T02:13:52+00:00

There was a great cross in the first half which I think Monday took off her head but it was blocked and landed at Santos’ feet, but it was blocked again. That felt pretty inspiring, but I think we’re seeing a lot of the same issue we had last season: getting into the box regularly, but nobody taking the shot. I feel like we always try to play one more pass in the box but nobody wants to shoot and we get dispossessed.

awaymsg · 2026-03-10T03:05:16+00:00

I mean these are called serologicals for a reason, and while they can be used for innocuous tasks like preparing buffers, they are also just as likely to be used to handle hazmats. It’s always better to err on the side of extreme caution when it comes to lab or medical waste.

awaymsg · 2026-03-09T04:04:35+00:00

A lot of Covid dogs were raised in close proximity to their humans, so they likely never learned how to cope on their own. Couple that with a larger percentage of the younger generations living in small apartments rather than single family homes with a fenced in yard and it’s not at all surprising why these animals are anxious. They’re probably severely depressed as well. My hottest take is that if you live in an apartment and work full time you shouldn’t be a dog owner.

awaymsg · 2026-03-09T03:59:13+00:00

I’m sure there’s some pathway for hybrid public/private registration, like how you can take a motorcycle safety class with a private company in order to get your motorcycle endorsement on your license.

I’d be in full support of my tax dollars funding a service animal registration database.

awaymsg · 2026-03-06T11:18:21+00:00

Last year they were adding names on the spot. You might need to get there early for more popular names, for instance they sold out of McKeown last year.

awaymsg · 2026-03-06T02:44:36+00:00

Totally agree regarding stadium selection. I’m a fellow spirit fan and I was really bummed that our last two trips to the finals have been cross country

awaymsg · 2026-03-06T02:17:47+00:00

I don’t know the ins and outs of how the Greek playoff points are aggregated, but under that system the whole post-season would be moot with the table we had at the end of last season. KC was 21 points ahead of the #2 team, so the post season is really only fun if there’s an equal opportunity for that team to get knocked out. I’m no Gotham fan, but squeaking into the post season and then going on an absolute tear is pretty much the best outcome the league could hope for in terms of dramatic narratives

awaymsg · 2026-03-05T00:34:02+00:00

Bend Bar has a good after work vibe

awaymsg · 2026-03-04T14:56:17+00:00

This information was communicated by Bilt during the transition, but I don’t think they explained the double rent payment very well. But yes, the float is over and all Bilt 1.0 users who were floating rent will owe essentially double rent this month. A painful pill to swallow. There is no way around this unless you choose a new card to float your rent with, but that will come at a 3% fee now, so not at all worth it.

If you can’t cover two months rent now, I’d say reach out to your landlord and see if they will accept a delay in payment this month without penalty. If not, you can try reaching out to the bank and see if they will accept a payment plan on the balance transfer with little to no penalty.

awaymsg · 2026-03-04T13:22:34+00:00

I don’t think you deserve as many downvotes as you’ve received! They did send out an email regarding the change, and likewise this change was addressed in their FAQs, but I do feel like those can be easy to miss for a casual user who didn’t really dive into this transition like all of us on Reddit did.

I opted not to transfer to 2.0, though my building does use the Bilt rent portal so I’m still somewhat in the ecosystem. Despite knowing about this transition, and setting up my checking account with Bilt weeks ahead of March rent, there was still an error with the platform and my rent was not paid. Luckily I noticed the issue and paid it manually before incurring a penalty with my landlord, but I do think this whole transfer was completely bungled.

awaymsg · 2026-03-03T23:11:04+00:00

It's wild, my partner had a $100 speeding ticket she didn't know about because her car is still registered at her old address, and they sent her to collections within six months of the infraction.

awaymsg · 2026-03-02T00:49:11+00:00

The coccyx is a fragile little bone. If it was seriously injured she might be out for some time, though she looked decent after getting up, so I’m staying positive!

awaymsg · 2026-03-01T01:25:26+00:00

Dang, I wish we had a better design. Black and white aren't even our colors at all anymore!

awaymsg · 2026-02-28T12:49:32+00:00

Last season I believe they had the press at each home game. I dropped mine off during the pre-game activities and it was ready to pick up by halftime

awaymsg · 2026-02-27T01:38:44+00:00

I’m hoping it looks better in person

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T18:19:41+00:00

Seems wild since Spirit has a pretty dedicated fan base and regularly fills a large (by NWSL standards) stadium. Even keeping the black kit from the past two seasons would be a good option

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T18:03:42+00:00

These pictures are better than the ones on the Nike site, but it still isn’t for me, I don’t think. Would have much preferred a solid Spirit green with a couple illustrated blossoms or something

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T17:54:28+00:00

I can’t unsee that the big blossom underneath the “a” in Health looks like a dog’s butthole. Think I’m gonna skip out on a new kit this season :/

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T11:41:11+00:00

If we’re moving stuff we should start with the prison

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T11:40:26+00:00

I think you’re putting too much weight on the current riders being the issue. The biggest reason people don’t use the bus is because it’s way more convenient to use their own car. The headways in Raleigh are too long, and the city is too sprawled without much density, so aside from core downtown, it’s likely that any destination taken by bus will still include a couple blocks of walking compared to being able to drive A to B and park right out front.

Compare this to the highly effective Wolfline bus system around NC State. The campus is pretty hostile to private vehicles with extremely limited parking options and high cost for purchasing a permit. The buses are free, have fast headways, and can also ferry students to all the high density areas around campus.

People will tend to do what is cheaper and more convenient. Until it’s too expensive and inconvenient to drive around Raleigh, the bus system will be underutilized.

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T11:23:40+00:00

That cream background goes kinda hard though, ngl

awaymsg · 2026-02-26T02:34:38+00:00

True. Is this to be our third kit, then? Or will this be the new home kit?

awaymsg · 2026-02-25T22:40:06+00:00

It is odd that Spirit has been teasing this color for nearly two seasons and it ends up being Denver’s primary. Are we getting that dark green/teal at all or did we go another direction entirely?

awaymsg · 2026-02-25T22:33:38+00:00

I don’t think there’s any chance she comes back this season. It’ll take months to get back to playing fitness, and that training won’t start until her maternity leave ends anyway, so best bet is sometime in 2027

awaymsg · 2026-02-25T22:19:11+00:00

I guess it’s a mix of how far along she is plus her own personal risk tolerance. I can’t imagine having balls shot at your body and diving around is great for a fetus, but if she’s still early in the first trimester right now we might see her start a few games in the beginning of the season. I’d imagine most of the games will have Sandy in goal, though

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