@notting@mas.to avatar notting , to random

A look at the North Carolina Courage's preseason roster, framed by one question for each position group.

https://splat.cc/posts/2026-preseason-roster/

@anakin78z@mograph.social avatar anakin78z , to random

So I guess the Chicago Stars roster is set, but I'm like: Didn't we only lose people?

I mean, OK, we got Alozie, Pinto and a handful of rookies... but, like, those seem like incremental tweaks. Is Mal just meant to slot in for Ludmilla? Is she even in training?

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year deal with the NWSL's Washington Spirit that will reportedly make her the world's highest-paid female soccer player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/23/soccer/trinity-rodman-new-contract-nwsl/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@anakin78z@mograph.social avatar anakin78z , to random

Ludmila to the San Diego Wave 😡

@1996ny@graphics.social avatar 1996ny , to random

I had a request for a ginger hairpiece for Hal Hershfelt. The only orange filament I have is particularly obnoxious. But I have added it to the store as an option regardless.

Enjoy!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4434017661/55-inch-washington-spirit-brick-figure

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@thechaosleague@mastodon.social avatar thechaosleague , to random
@1996ny@graphics.social avatar 1996ny , to random

Brand new in the Etsy Store: ORLANDO PRIDE figures!

Options are available for skin tone, hair style, and even a name & number on the back.

Get yours today!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432776244/55-inch-orlando-pride-brick-figure

Orlando Pride figure.
Orlando Pride figure.
Orlando Pride figure.

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@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

New e-mail from

"Bringing this trophy back to New York and New Jersey for the second time in three years"

They continue to push NJ to the back seat... and I fear they will phase it out completely at some point.

They used to be "NJ/NY Gotham FC" (& NJ Sky Blue before that)... now New Jersey has become the "red-headed stepchild" of the team. They play in the state, but they won't call it home (like so many other teams that play in NJ).

Am I the only fan bothered by this?

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

Seeing little coverage of the Championship in the news again this year continues to be disappointing.

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

2 years ago, due to a shitty series of events, I wound up not being able to see the second half of the championship live when won, so it felt weird since I heard they won before getting to see it.

Tonight I got to watch it live and it was awesome!

@anakin78z@mograph.social avatar anakin78z , to random

Man, people really like to hate on commissioner Berman. It's like its own sport at this point.

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

Angel City FC midfielder Hina Sugita agreed to a three-year contract extension on Tuesday that spans through the 2029 season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/19/soccer/hina-sugita-angel-city-extension/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@anakin78z@mograph.social avatar anakin78z , to random

Should I do another drawing of Jaedyn Shaw, or should I draw Berger for that epic last minute save?

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

Given all the stuff the ref has let go in the first half for both teams, the 2 yellow cards seem rather confusing.

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

So is there a Pink Floyd concert going on after the game?

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@notting@mas.to avatar notting , to random

‪First in a series digging into the North Carolina Courage offseason: team performance, tactics, and coaching.

Including:

  • How did they perform as a team in 2025?
  • Who are some coaching candidates they might consider?
  • What are some high-level things to fix?

https://splat.cc/posts/courage-offseason-2025-coaching/

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

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@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

FFS needs to hire directors that follow the ball and stop showing close up shots of players they are talking about, people they are talking too, or random people in the crowd, when stuff is happening on field. This has been a problem forever, and I don't know why they have not resolved it yet.

@anakin78z@mograph.social avatar anakin78z , to random

LFG Gotham! I like this lineup. And Esther on the bench!

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random
  1. Racing (and Racing fans) should be thrilled with the way they played in the 2nd half and OT (and everything they did to get to this game). Major growth season and looking forward to how that growth continues next season.

  2. I say it every time, but games, especially elimination games, should not be decided by penalty kicks.

@thechaosleague@mastodon.social avatar thechaosleague , to random

I’m thrown off a little with Jill on this broadcast—slightly different makeup and so used to seeing her on ION standing next to JP (and taller than him)

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

Dear

Please get rid of the ref cam. It is nausea inducing... 🤮

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

Since when does the ref end the game when a team is in the attack zone?🤔

@BlowUpRadio@gardenstate.social avatar BlowUpRadio , to random

Whoever decided to make the North Carolina Courage ponchos white should be fired. Especially in the south, the optics are bad...

@scottcain@genomic.social avatar scottcain , to random

Turns out, is not good at covering soccer games. Why are we seeing an interview of an owner during play?