You know someone's a real LoTR nerd when they refer to Smeagol instead of Gollum. Stephen Colbert interview of PTJ when???
The Stars have signed Sam Staab til 2029.
I miss Sam Staab but I'm happy she's happy in Chicago bothering Alyssa Naeher
Another ask me anything page on Alyssa Naeher's profile. The question: "This is not Alyssa (skullface emoji)", The answer: "yes it is"
a screenshot of Alyssa Naeher's instagram page which is open to an "Ask Me Anything" prompt. the question: "Favorite thing about living in Chicago!" answer: "Being able to hang out with my favorite teammate @sam_staab"
And coverage in the Athletic/New York Times
Anna just posted the picture of her and the other Dash players with us to her Instagram <3
Also a very sweet video someone in Spirit Squadron must have taken of fans chanting "we love Anna!" as she subbed on
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You, a tech reporter: Bryan Johnson is investing millions to stop aging.
Me, an NWSL fan: Marta’s already done that.
#nwsl #woso
a soccer player in a purple je...
ten minutes later, Marta sent a beautiful corner in that deflected off Mckenzie for an own goal - a stoppage time game winner and the only goal of the game
you know if marta is a witch it would explain how she's still playing like the absolute legend she is at 39
Marta put a hex on Mallie Mackenzie
ten minutes later, Marta sent a beautiful corner in that deflected off Mckenzie for an own goal - a stoppage time game winner and the only goal of the game
You, a tech reporter: Bryan Johnson is investing millions to stop aging.
Me, an NWSL fan: Marta’s already done that.
#nwsl #woso
a soccer player in a purple je...
Marta put a hex on Mallie Mackenzie
Great writeup here with some incredible quotes from Anna Heilferty.
“It’s been really just beautiful in how the crowd has come together. And I think in moments like this, especially everything that’s been going in DC, to have an organization like Free DC that really brings people together in these critical moments, gives them a voice, gives them somewhere to put energy when it may feel hopeless. It’s so important.”
And coverage in the Athletic/New York Times
Documentation of one of the coolest experiences of my life!
Via https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOjVfTDdKs/
Photo credit: Cody Cerventy https://www.instagram.com/crvnka/
Paige Metayer, Kaylie Collins and Esme Morgan pose with Free DC shirts while a crew of fans in Free DC shirts and Spirit gear cheer behind them
Esme Morgan holds up a Free DC shirt while laughing and smiling
Paige Metayer, Kaylie Collins and Anna Heilferty pose in Free DC t-shirts in the middle of Audi Field
Five members of the Houston Dash (from left to right: Paige Nielsen, Delanie Sheehan, Anna Heilferty, Liz Beardsley and Yaz Ryan) post with Free DC shirts on. Behind them a crew of fans in Free DC shirts and Spirit gear (including the author of this post!) clap and smile.
Great writeup here with some incredible quotes from Anna Heilferty.
“It’s been really just beautiful in how the crowd has come together. And I think in moments like this, especially everything that’s been going in DC, to have an organization like Free DC that really brings people together in these critical moments, gives them a voice, gives them somewhere to put energy when it may feel hopeless. It’s so important.”
The Portland Thorns traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City on Tuesday in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/01/soccer/hina-sugita-angel-city-trade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #hinasugita #angelcity #portlandthorns #nwsl #nadeshikojapan
Here's a video of the Dash players posing in front of us in their Free DC shirts. I'm hoping we'll get to see the photo soon, along with a similar photo that Esme Morgan, Sandy McIver and Paige Metayer took with us
Documentation of one of the coolest experiences of my life!
Via https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOjVfTDdKs/
Photo credit: Cody Cerventy https://www.instagram.com/crvnka/
Paige Metayer, Kaylie Collins and Esme Morgan pose with Free DC shirts while a crew of fans in Free DC shirts and Spirit gear cheer behind them
Esme Morgan holds up a Free DC shirt while laughing and smiling
Paige Metayer, Kaylie Collins and Anna Heilferty pose in Free DC t-shirts in the middle of Audi Field
Five members of the Houston Dash (from left to right: Paige Nielsen, Delanie Sheehan, Anna Heilferty, Liz Beardsley and Yaz Ryan) post with Free DC shirts on. Behind them a crew of fans in Free DC shirts and Spirit gear (including the author of this post!) clap and smile.
Shout out also the other Dash players - Paige Nielsen, Yaz Ryan, Delanie Sheehan and Liz Beardsley - for following Anna Heilferty over to the supporters section and putting on the Free DC shirts.
Paige is a former Spirit, Liz Beardsley played at UMD and Yaz and Delanie are, as far as I can tell, simply awesome.
After the game I got to talk to Liz Beardsley who also signed my yellow card. I have a new favorite third string goalkeeper on the Houston Dash :)
a tall blonde woman in a green goalkeeper kit with a black Free DC t-shirt over it. in the background is a soccer pitch with a soccer ball.
yellow cards with Free DC branding and messaging on a black table. one of the cards is flipped over with a signature on it
Here's a video of the Dash players posing in front of us in their Free DC shirts. I'm hoping we'll get to see the photo soon, along with a similar photo that Esme Morgan, Sandy McIver and Paige Metayer took with us
Shout out also the other Dash players - Paige Nielsen, Yaz Ryan, Delanie Sheehan and Liz Beardsley - for following Anna Heilferty over to the supporters section and putting on the Free DC shirts.
Paige is a former Spirit, Liz Beardsley played at UMD and Yaz and Delanie are, as far as I can tell, simply awesome.
After the game I got to talk to Liz Beardsley who also signed my yellow card. I have a new favorite third string goalkeeper on the Houston Dash :)
a tall blonde woman in a green goalkeeper kit with a black Free DC t-shirt over it. in the background is a soccer pitch with a soccer ball.
yellow cards with Free DC branding and messaging on a black table. one of the cards is flipped over with a signature on it
I love Anna Heilferty so much
https://www.instagram.com/stories/anna_heilferty/3730312019607209504
Really appreciate the Spirit having a rare Thursday game the same weekend I'm unplugging and going on a getaway with a friend. I'll check back in on Sunday and y'all can let me know if any of the other games are worth catching the replay
Ok, without spoilers, what should I watch?
Really appreciate the Spirit having a rare Thursday game the same weekend I'm unplugging and going on a getaway with a friend. I'll check back in on Sunday and y'all can let me know if any of the other games are worth catching the replay
Angel City fans chanting Free DC loud and clear on the broadcast! Is it a surprise the first away fans to really get the chant going are in LA?