Sean

“A world of Luis Rubialeses” still sounds scary, but a lot less scary than it would’ve yesterday

Agreed. I think the definition of a good captain is a player who acts likes one even if they don’t get the title. Naomi and Sam both seem like that, so we good either way

Fr she deals with enough as is but now the call’s coming from inside the house too?

Yes! Spin It Like Trin!

I think just Laia Aleixandri so far

When teams switch the ball to their right flank against USWNT or Arsenal

🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

How very Guardiolan of him

Anything that gets Coffey higher up the pitch without losing defensive resolve would unlock so much, but that trio would be incredible.

Nasty. That pass by Strong too tho

They are deadly in transition, so fun to watch.

It’ll be like any other supporters group, except you know, exactly the opposite

Incredible quote. I esp loved the take that the athlete with the better stats gets to keep their name

Would love to see those midfield duels

My siblings: plz study the rules thoroughly and teach us, so we don’t have to read

Me: complies, starts to explain

Them: let’s just learn as we play

I fell asleep before kickoff, we are not the same 😆

Which Terps team do you like to have a deeper run?

That he’s comfortable to tell you he hates Cleveland means he’s officially your brother. But joining under another city is MESSY

Agreed. No matter how much they play high in possession, they’re gonna have to defend a lot in the games that matter in 2027.

Deep-lying golazo maker

Bout to cause another Where’s Wallace moment

I was thinking Hill and Maddie Moreau, but Hocking is an interesting shout.

Reminiscent of Loera’s goal for Bay last year

With the offseason officially concluded, we can see how the new CBA has affected the volume of college signings in both the #NWSL and outside the NWSL. Though the margins of NWSL signings was fairly tight, the amount of money flowing into rookies' pockets obliterates past years.

Screenshot of my bluesky feed, with everyone raining praise on Taylor Huff five minutes into her NWSL debut for Bay FC.

All aboard is right!

Orlando Pride Returning players: Anna Moorhouse McKinley Crone Emily Sams Rafaelle Kylie Nadaner Brianna Martínez Cori Dyke Kerry Abello Haley McCutcheon Viviana Villacorta Morgan Gautrat Angelina Ally Lemos Julie Doyle Summer Yates Ally Watt Marta Barbra Banda Carson Pickett Luana Amanda Allen Simone Charley Mariana Larroquette New arrivals: DeAira Jackson Kat Asman Zara Chavoshi Prisca Chilufya Grace Chanda Oihane Hernández Aryssa Mahrt Departures: Sofia Manner Carrie Lawrence Megan Montefusco Celia Jiménez Adriana Evelina Duljan

Orlando Pride

🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 7
➖ Departures: 6

Target is on their back after winning the double then adding Oihane. The depth on this squad is incredible, and they could even be better than last year.

Washington Spirit Returning players: Aubrey Kingsbury Kaylie Collins Esme Morgan Tara McKeown Casey Krueger Gabby Carle Hal Hershfelt Leicy Santos Chloe Ricketts Makenna Morris Brittany Ratcliffe Trinity Rodman Ashley Hatch Kate Wiesner Heather Stainbrook Paige Metayer Courtney Brown Rosemonde Kouassi Lyza Jessee Croix Bethune Ouleye Sarr Andi Sullivan New arrivals: Sandy MacIver Kiley Dulaney Rebeca Bernal Narumi Miura Meg Boade Margie Detrizio Kysha Sylla Emma Gaines-Ramos Shadia Nankya Tamara Bolt Deborah Abiodun Departures: Nicole Barnhart Annaïg Butel Jenna Butler Waniya Hudson Anna Heilferty Lena Silano Civana Kuhlmann

Washington Spirit

🟰 Returning: 22
➕ Arrivals: 11
➖ Departures: 7

Amazing season followed by the best offseason of the playoff teams. Not hard to see why they’re seemingly everyone’s title favorites.

Gotham FC Returning players: Ann-Katrin Berger Tierna Davidson Emily Sonnett Jess Carter Mandy Freeman Bruninha Taryn Torres Nealy Martin Rose Lavelle McKenna Whitham Midge Purce Jéssica Silva CeCe Kizer Ella Stevens Esther González New arrivals: Ryan Campbell Shelby Hogan Lilly Reale Jaelin Howell Sofia Cook Stella Nyamekye Gabi Portilho Sarah Schupansky Khyah Harper Departures: Abby Smith Cassie Miller Michelle Betos Sam Hiatt Maitane López Jenna Nighswonger Kelley O'Hara McCall Zerboni Sinead Farrelly Delanie Sheehan Crystal Dunn Yazmeen Ryan Lynn Biyendolo

Gotham FC

🟰 Returning: 15
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 13

Extremely busy offseason in both directions. A return to the semifinals (or beyond) is very likely, but depth at fullback + holding mid is very thin.

Kansas City Current Returning players: Alana Cook Kayla Sharples Elizabeth Ball Ellie Wheeler Izzy Rodriguez Regan Steigleder Hailie Mace Claire Hutton Lo'eau LaBonta Vanessa DiBernardo Bayley Feist Jereko Debinha Michelle Cooper Temwa Chawinga Nichelle Prince Kristen Hamilton Bia Zaneratto Gabby Robinson Alex Pfeiffer New arrivals: Clare Gagne Laurel Ivory Lorena Katie Scott Rocky Rodríguez Haley Hopkins Flora Marta Lacho Mary Long Fridah Mukoma Departures: AD Franch Almuth Schult Katie Fraine Sophie Braun Stine Ballisager Mallory Weber Desiree Scott Hildah Magaia

Kansas City Current

🟰 Returning: 20
➕ Arrivals: 9
➖ Departures: 9

Very similar to last year’s electric squad, but goalkeeper room is brand new. Consistent defensive results are needed to reach the next level.

North Carolina Courage Returning players: Casey Murphy Hensley Hancuff Marisa Jordan Kaleigh Kurtz Malia Berkely Charlotte McLean Feli Rauch Maycee Bell Ryan Williams Talia Staude Brianna Pinto Riley Jackson Denise O'Sullivan Meredith Speck Ashley Sanchez Aline Gomes Tyler Lussi Cortnee Vine Manaka Matsukubo Dani Weatherholt Olivia Wingate Sydney Collins Victoria Pickett New arrivals: Brooklyn Courtnall Shinomi Koyama Jaedyn Shaw Hannah Betfort Departures: Landy Mertz Estelle Johnson Julia Dorsey Narumi Miura Bianca St-Georges Haley Hopkins Kerolin

North Carolina Courage

🟰 Returning: 23
➕ Arrivals: 4
➖ Departures: 7

Few additions to the squad, but one massive signing. How they deploy Shaw + maintain their defensive performance will be key to their success.