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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

These new unfurl cards on Slack are horrible, someone @slack.engineering please please turn them off / back

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Justin Horneker @hornekerjustin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Statement from the Black Women Player Collective regarding the commentary towards Jordynn Dudley this weekend in North Carolina vs Gotham.

$Instagram post reading: During Saturday's September 19th Gotham FC vs. NC Courage match, commentary following an incident where Jordynn Dudley's hair was pulled in the 53rd minute crossed a line into unfair critique. Hair pulling is an objective foul, regardless of intent. Yet instead of addressing the infraction, commentators criticized Jordynn's hair length, framing the foul as a "consequence" of her style and a "risk" to opposition players. A player's hairstyle should not be used to shift responsibility for a foul onto the player who was fouled. Players should be able to wear their hair in a way that reflects who they are without it becoming justification for unfair criticism when an opponent commits an infraction. Congrats on the brace and cinching, Jordynn. Good luck in the playoffs.$

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Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the last couple of days talking about the Stars, and “will they spend the money?” Keeps coming up. Note to remember: Richard Feuz spent a million dollars on 2 strikers who play the same position. Money was being spent, just badly. www.allforxi.com/nwsl/8434/ch...

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Chicago Stars Sign Colombian forward Ivonne Chacón from Levante

Chacón’s contract with the Chicago Stars runs through the 2027 season.

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Abigail Segel @abigailsegel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There's a lot we don't know about Esther González's transfer saga, but the uncomfortable questions it raises say a lot about the state of women's soccer, anyway: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Esther González, Saudi Arabia and the questions around an unexpected transfer saga

The striker’s surprise signing for Al Qadsiah after leaving Gotham sparked questions of professionalism and raised concerns of LGBTQ+ fans

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🚨 Gotham FC and forward Esther González have agreed to a mutual contract termination as González temporarily steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain. She departs as the club’s all-time leading scorer, with 33 goals across all #NWSL competitions.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Inference is a commodity. Models are a commodity. Value capture will go to hardware manufacturers and product providers that IT groups are comfortable trusting access to critical business data, which means incumbents like Google and MSFT.

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Denise O'Sullivan is BACK! She joins Gotham FC from Liverpool. For @equalizersoccer.bsky.social , I spoke exclusively with the Irish midfielder about her return, what she will and won't miss about England, and why the #NWSL is the place where she thrives. equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/14/e...

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EXCLUSIVE: Denise O’Sullivan returns to NWSL, joins Gotham FC ahead of Queens Classic

After six months with the WSL's Liverpool, O'Sullivan is back in the United States, lacing up with Gotham

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Gotham FC is moving to Queens in 2028! I break down what this means for the club and fans, plus speak with Queens native and former Gotham player and Michelle Betos. jennassources.substack.com/p/official-g...

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OFFICIAL: Gotham FC to play home games in Queens in 2028

The rumors are true, Gotham FC leaves NJ for it's new NYC home at Etihad Park starting in 2028

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futi @futi.live · 04/07/2026

How do you put a number on immortality? Try this one from Cabo Verde's unforgettable game against Argentina: 0.038. "The thud of the ball leaving Sidny Lopes Cabral's foot sounded like the weight of God's pen falling onto the page," writes @snaves.bsky.social:

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Cabo Verde will live forever

How do you put a number on immortality?

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

great week for new york and fake trophies

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Glasses with a HUD/computer in them will be one of those things that some day will be ubiquitous but we'll also laugh at all the hamfisted attempts to make it a thing before the tech was ready, like the palm pilot and windows mobile.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Inference value is real, capital spending is well justified. Frontier models are mostly too expensive for most of today's use cases. Most coding tasks don't require Opus, let alone Fable. Most model use cases and associated value will be captured by existing moat-owners - Google and Microsoft.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

What do we think Fuez's Soccerdonna value is on the open market

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The fact that the candidates for TX-Sen are Talarico and Paxton shows Democratic voters and the Democratic Party are good at politics, and Republicans are bad at it.

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JacketDan’s Stunt Spooktacular @jacketdan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

“Look at the size of it”

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Sofia Cook is finding her rhythm in year two with Gotham FC — and it’s showing in how she’s impacting matches, whether she's in the starting XI or called upon as a substitute. Cook: “I feel like I’ve hit a different stride.” Full story ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/so...

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Sofia Cook Hits New Stride in Second Season with Gotham FC

Sofia Cook is hitting a new stride in her second NWSL season, providing solid minutes off the bench as Gotham FC builds momentum in 2026.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 26/04/2026

We just dropped a limited batch of $5 tickets at gothamfc.com/mayor for the Gotham FC May 9th home game vs. Boston Legacy. I'll be there. Will you? Grab a $5 ticket at gothamfc.com/mayor before they're gone!

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Guro Reiten is ready for her next chapter with Gotham FC. For more Gotham coverage visit: southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/ #GothamFC 🦇 #GuroReiten 🇳🇴🌟 #NWSL #WoSo ⚽

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Oh so they're giving up. Not too surprising.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

This is fucking criminal. The attendance in 2022 might not have been amazing but at least Monterrey was pretty!

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Gotham FC will hold a press conference with winger Guro Reiten and general manager and head of soccer operations, Yael Averbuch West on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

unclear if taxing producers vs consumers is the issue, the answer is a strongly progressive tax code with very high marginal rates imo

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Super happy with how these came out, they look great - we've only got 25 of them, so grab one before they're out!

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Anne Hidalgo the greatest to ever do it

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Eric Geller @ericjgeller.com · 07/04/2026

oh my god oh my god oh my god www.nasa.gov/image-detail... www.nasa.gov/image-detail... www.nasa.gov/image-detail...

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/04/2026

#Artemis crew to Mission Control, after seeing and attempting to describe the eclipse: "And if you could give me about 20 new superlatives in the mission summary tomorrow, that'll help my vocabulary out a bit. Thank you."

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Our @classicjpow.bsky.social reported last night that Jonquel Jones intends to re-sign with the New York Liberty. In her latest, she breaks down what that makes New York's math look like in free agency #WNBA www.theixsports.com/features/new...

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Fitting New York Liberty championship core under new salary cap

What does Nyara Sabally's departure in the 2026 expansion draft mean for the New York Liberty salary cap heading into free agency?

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Gotham FC haven’t hit top form to start the #NWSL season. But it’s not time to panic. Here’s why the defending champions can still turn their season around ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/wo...

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Gotham FC Slow Start Continues, But Signs of Progress Appear

Gotham FC haven’t hit top form to start the NWSL season, but there’s no need to panic. Here’s why the defending champions can turn it around.

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Trevor Larner @trevorl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

New #NWSL predictions! Wins by Orlando, KC, and Washington push them into a top-5 with San Diego and Portland. It's tight at the top, but San Diego's current point total gives them the edge on the shield. Another 5 teams have around a ~50% of the playoffs behind them.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A tale of two heatmaps. Two players, same position, same game.

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 31/03/2026

Celebrating our trans brothers and sisters today and everyday. 🏳️‍⚧️🫶 You belong, you are valued, and you are always welcome here.

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Sarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · 31/03/2026

. @reveleth.com & @sydney-bauer.com talk about the IOC reinstating genetic testing, the history of gender testing in sports & the policy’s effect on trans & DSD athletes. + We celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with former soccer player turned speaker Uncle Fish. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Two great tastes that taste great together?

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

They're calling it "the Lampson Effect"

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

“That bite in the box.” Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson knows what the Bats are missing as they prepare for the Kansas City Current and a return to the scene of last year’s playoff upset. Full story ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/ti...

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Tierna Davidson Sees Progress Despite Gotham FC Scoreless Run

Tierna Davidson says Gotham FC are improving despite three straight home shutouts as the Bats look to rediscover their attacking edge.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Juan Carlos Amorós said during today's press conference that Gotham FC is still waiting on the final details for Guro Reiten's visa status. Mandy Freeman, Jaedyn Shaw, Taryn Torres, Bruninha and Jordynn Dudley will be monitored in training tomorrow ahead of Sunday's match against Orlando.

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Took 19 minutes to get through TSA Precheck touchless at LGA terminal C this morning. The longest I've experienced but not horrible.

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 18/03/2026

Not only does the Catarina Macario news drop after opening weekend, but now Delanie Sheehan and Yazmeen Ryan are on the move to Denver! So you can ignore our analysis of the San Diego-Houston match. Otherwise, let's dig into the #NWSL 's opening round of fixtures!

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USWNT Star Catarina Macario Joins the San Diego Wave! Plus, the Boston Legacy's Entry to the NWSL

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

How impressive was defender Lucia Di Guglielmo for the Spirit this weekend? I sat down with the #NWSL’s third Italian ever about her decision to come here. Plus, I chatted with Spirit’s sporting director on how they identified her talent and recruited her from Italy. www.si.com/soccer/insid...

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Inside Lucia Di Guglielmo’s Move From Italy to the Washington Spirit

The NWSL club used traditional and data-driven scouting techniques to bring the Italian defender stateside. Now, Di Guglielmo is ready to deliver on the pitch.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

A source confirms to USA TODAY that CBA talks between the WNBA and WNBPA will continue today in New York. It’s the sixth straight day of marathon meetings. The top priorities that remain are revenue share and housing.

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 11/03/2026

We keep on truckin' with NWSL Season Preview Week! The Orlando Pride are going through a lot of change, but will they still be competitive? @abigailsegel.bsky.social of @theixsports.bsky.social and @defector.com made sense of the roster departures, additions, and the Barbra Banda of it all.

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NWSL Season Preview Week: Orlando Pride, with Abigail Segel of Defector

YouTube video by Expected Own Goals

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Joel Barciauskas @joelbarciauskas.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Don't miss out on joining the best WoSo community and Discord this NWSL season!

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 09/03/2026

We're kicking off the #NWSL season with a big discount! Join our Patreon and get 50% off an annual membership with the code "XOGNEW" You'll get the main feed ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes, Discord access, and 20% off all xOG merch! Join today!

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Our 2026 NWSL Awards Predictions! | Expected Own Goals

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 08/03/2026

It may tough talking about the Utah Royals, but it's never a challenge to pick @catabush.com's brain about anything. Cat joined the guys to figure out how Utah can find a way through 2026 without another disastrous campaign. (Recorded before the announcement of Kiana Palacios's signing)

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NWSL Season Preview Week: Utah Royals, with Catalina Bush

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 08/03/2026

It's day 3 of NWSL Season Preview Week! The guys talked to @trebtracy.bsky.social of @angelsonparade.bsky.social about a pivotal season for Angel City FC, from goalscoring to new defensive pieces to the ambitions of Mark Parsons and Alex Straus.

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NWSL Season Preview Week: Angel City, with Trebor Tracy of Angels on Parade

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American Soccer Analysis @americansocceranalysis.com · 08/03/2026

Some Sunday morning NWSL previews: Theresa Pham asks what do in Utah in her ASA debut, and @mattbarger.bsky.social ponders whether Mark Parsons is a little Icarus-ish www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/3/7/2026-nwsl-previews-utah-royals-angel-city

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2026 NWSL Previews: Utah Royals, Angel City — American Soccer Analysis

Our 2026 NWSL Season Previews have started and today we hit Chicago and Bay. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our Patreon . For $5 a month you can get access to...

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