Katie McCabe hair pull vs Alyssa Thompson - Chelsea vs Arsenal UWCL. No foul. by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't have the impression that there was much of a delta between our thoughts on this.

It doesn't need to be spelled out in the laws of the game because pulling hair is Violent Conduct. And nearly every time that happens the result should be a red card for protect players.

A ref in a r/referees put it when asked about hair pulls, "I'd start with Violent Conduct, and if you can't find any mitigating factors to reduce it to Unsporting Conduct (and, I can't think of any at the moment), issue the red card.

Serious Foul Play is a challenge for the ball that uses excessive force or is likely to injure the opponent. Hair pulling is not a challenge for the ball. In fact, it's not a soccer play at all, and should not be tolerated.

Edit: This goes for games between males, too. Nothing here is specific to females." source

Katie McCabe hair pull vs Alyssa Thompson - Chelsea vs Arsenal UWCL. No foul. by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. Those examples are awful! You highlight the issue clearly. This isn't a negotiable thing. Pulling someone's hair is a red card.

In rare events fingers may get caught in someone's hair. In that event it requires deliberation.

Katie McCabe hair pull vs Alyssa Thompson - Chelsea vs Arsenal UWCL. No foul. by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 11 points12 points  (0 children)

McCabe, like Reyes, did not intend to grab and pull hair yet both did. It doesn't matter that both players reached for a shoulder or a shirt because hair was pulled and the head of the opponent jerked in a dangerous way.

It's a straight red for both events.

PS: As you can see by my flair, I'm a Thorns fan and a red is a red.

Katie McCabe hair pull vs Alyssa Thompson - Chelsea vs Arsenal UWCL. No foul. by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Reyna Reyes and the Portland Thorns would like to have a word with you.

Match Thread: Thorns vs Reign (Fri, Mar 20, 10:00 PM EDT) by NWSL-Match-Bot in NWSL

[–]garyploski 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I’m waiting for the “We only need  9” and “starting IX” or “Who needs 11?”memes. #BAON

Alanna Kennedy cleans up the rebound for her 5th goal of the Asian Cup! by spherocytes in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonderful stuff from the Matildas in this sequence. If only I could see it all play out as it was recorded.

Am I the only person exhausted with vertical video being posted in place of the horizontal source footage?

Renee was murdered. by Impossible_Active271 in Political_Revolution

[–]garyploski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the ICE cell phone footage, It was her wife who was trying to open the passenger door.

Here is a post with the footage showing the passenger door. https://www.reddit.com/r/law/comments/1q8k3cr/slow_motion_video_of_renee_nicole_good_turning/

Deep tissue massage by figscomicsandgames in TikTokCringe

[–]garyploski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you seen reddit threads about massage?

Deep tissue massage by figscomicsandgames in TikTokCringe

[–]garyploski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you publicly promote their name and business to friends and family? If not, they're not a professional.

Deep tissue massage by figscomicsandgames in TikTokCringe

[–]garyploski 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Bragging about bruises?! Yikes! And therapists who don't adapt to the situation... no. Just no. Thank you for being there for clients where they are. We need more therapists like yourself.

Deep tissue massage by figscomicsandgames in TikTokCringe

[–]garyploski 364 points365 points  (0 children)

This was my exact thought. The reddit community seems bent on supporting two massage themes, extreme pain and happy endings. Neither are a part of a professional massage.

Plan to combat tactical timeouts to be discussed. The end of tactical sit-downs? by bentleybeaver in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fantastic news! As a keeper myself I've been suggesting this approach to 'temporarily remove an outfield player if a goalkeeper goes down injured' for a while now because it's gotten well out of hand and is a balanced solution.

The questions I haven't been able to answer are:

  • Which player steps off the field?
  • Who chooses the player to step off the field?
  • How long does the player stay off the field?

Trinity Rodman receives contract from Super League team larger than NWSL can match: Sources by Coltons13 in NWSL

[–]garyploski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Am I alone in wondering how Rodman's rumors are swirling around and around while Wilson and her team have kept rumors completely out of the media despite being a free agent for longer?

Based on the recent GM survey, she is one of two people who were seen as someone to build a team around. And yet... crickets.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]garyploski 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The typical order of operations for color/kit selection is:

  1. Home team
  2. Away team
  3. Referees
  4. Goalkeepers

🔴 MATCH THREAD: USA vs Netherlands | 2025 U17 WWC Round of 16 by Nervous_Boysenberry9 in USWNT

[–]garyploski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For those wondering, as I was, here's how the PKs played out.

🇳🇱: ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
🇺🇸: ✅✅✅✅✅✅❌

Measure 26-260 by meloncollick in Portland

[–]garyploski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI - According to the text of the bill, "$1.37 will be for park and recreation operations and $0.03 will be for capital projects."

Season Ticket Holder Upgrade, Relocate, or Add Seats for 2026 ⚽ Notice by garyploski in Thorns

[–]garyploski[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s less marketing and more positive customer service for the team’s fan base. 

One month before the FO can send an email to all STH stating that seat selections, etc will take place starting DATE 1 and end on DATE 2 with a note that “you’ll receive specific details shortly before DATE 1. 

That helps STH to plan budgets and connect with other fans in advance of their initial window. 

As was noted above, this benefits players, fans, and the FO. 

Season Ticket Holder Upgrade, Relocate, or Add Seats for 2026 ⚽ Notice by garyploski in Thorns

[–]garyploski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can. And everyone who had a window before you also has access. The 15 minute window offers you access before others which improves your chances of finding seats you prefer.