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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Who needs star power from overseas when we got… weaving together adjacent activations

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I think just Laia Aleixandri so far

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

How very Guardiolan of him

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Nasty. That pass by Strong too tho

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

They are deadly in transition, so fun to watch.

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Would love to see those midfield duels

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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.

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Bout to cause another Where’s Wallace moment

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Reminiscent of Loera’s goal for Bay last year

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 15/03/2025

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.

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Portland Thorns 🟰 Returning: 18 ➕ Arrivals: 9 ➖ Departures: 10 Retirements, injuries, and maternity leave mean the back line + attacking plan need to be built almost from scratch.

Portland Thorns

Returning players:
Bella Bixby
Mackenzie Arnold
Isabella Obaze
Reyna Reyes
Sam Coffey
Sophie Hirst
Jessie Fleming
Hina Sugita
Olivia Moultrie
Alexa Spaanstra
Mallie McKenzie
Payton Linnehan
Reilyn Turner
Marie Müller
Nicole Payne
Olivia Wade-Katoa
Morgan Weaver
Sophia Wilson

New Arrivals:
Morgan Messner
Daiane
Jayden Perry
Sam Hiatt
Kaitlyn Torpey
Carissa Boeckmann
Deyna Castellanos
Caiya Hanks
Pietra Tordin

Departures:
Kat Asman
Lauren Kozal
Shelby Hogan
Becky Sauerbrunn
Gabby Provenzano
Kelli Hubly
Meghan Klingenberg
Marissa Sheva
Christine Sinclair
Izzy D'Aquila

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Bay FC 🟰 Returning: 21 ➕ Arrivals: 4 ➖ Departures: 6 Quiet offseason (in player movement anyway) trend continues, but makes sense here + the rookies are exciting. My dark horse title contender.

Bay FC

Returning players:
Emmie Allen
Jordan Silkowitz
Melissa Lowder
Abby Dahlkemper
Emily Menges
Jordan Brewster
Alyssa Malonson
Caprice Dydasco
Maddie Moreau
Kiki Pickett
Jamie Shepherd
Dorian Bailey
Caroline Conti
Joelle Anderson
Tess Boade
Catherine Paulson
Penelope Hocking
Princess
Rachel Hill
Racheal Kundananji
Asisat Oshoala

New arrivals:
Kelli Hubly
Hannah Bebar
Taylor Huff
Karlie Lema

Departures:
Katelyn Rowland
Jen Beattie
Savy King
Alex Loera
Deyna Castellanos
Maya Doms

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Chicago Stars 🟰 Returning: 21 ➕ Arrivals: 5 ➖ Departures: 7 Another quiet offseason, which is an odd choice. A lot hinges on Staab’s return to healt + Mal’s status.

Chicago Stars

Returning players:
Alyssa Naeher
Mackenzie Wood
Hannah Anderson
Sam Staab
Camryn Biegalski
Taylor Malham
Bea Franklin
Leilanni Nesbeth
Cari Roccaro
Julia Grosso
Chardonnay Curran
Shea Groom
Jameese Joseph
Jenna Bike
Nádia Gomes
Sarah Griffith
Ally Schlegel
Ludmila
Mal Swanson
Natalia Kuikka
Ava Cook

New arrivals:
Halle Mackiewicz
Justina Gaynor
Maitane López
Manaka Hayashi
Micayla Johnson

Departures:
Sydney Schneider
Tatumn Milazzo
Maxi Rall
Julia Bianchi
Sophie Jones
Rosella Ayane
Ally Cook

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Racing Louisville 🟰 Returning: 24 ➕ Arrivals: 5 ➖ Departures: 3 After an extremely quiet offseason, internal / tactical improvement will be needed to break the 9th place cycle.

Racing Louisville

Returning players:
Jordyn Bloomer
Katie Lund
Ángela Barón
Elli Pikkujämsä
Ellie Jean
Arin Wright
Courtney Petersen
Lauren Milliet
Marisa DiGrande
Taylor Flint
Ary Borges
Jordan Baggett
Savannah DeMelo
Emma Sears
Kayla Fischer
Maddie Pokorny
Janine Sonis
Uchenna Kanu
Bethany Balcer
Olivia Sekany
Kirsten Wright
Madison White
Milly Clegg
Elexa Bahr

New arrivals:
Maddy Anderson
Allie George
Ella Hase
Katie O'Kane
Sarah Weber

Departures:
Abby Erceg
Linda Motlhalo
Parker Goins

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

San Diego Wave 🟰 Returning: 15 ➕ Arrivals: 11 ➖ Departures: 10 Biggest roster overhaul in the league. Future looks bright w/ this awesome rookie class, but 2025 is a question mark.

San Diego Wave

Returning players:
Hillary Beall
Kailen Sheridan
Kennedy Wesley
Kristen McNabb
Hanna Lundkvist
Perle Morroni
Favour Emmanuel
Kimmi Ascanio
Savannah McCaskill
Mel Barcenas
Makenzy Robbe
Delphine Cascarino
María Sánchez
Kyra Carusa
Mya Jones

New Arrivals:
DiDi Haračić
Trinity Armstrong
Nya Harrison
Quincy McMahon
Kenza Dali
Gia Corley
Jordan Fusco
Adriana Leon
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu
Trinity Byars
Sintia Cabezas

Departures:
Morgan Messner
Naomi Girma
Christen Westphal
Kaitlyn Torpey
Danny Colaprico
Emily van Egmond
Jaedyn Shaw
Amirah Ali
Alex Morgan
Elyse Bennett

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Utah Royals 🟰 Returning: 19 ➕ Arrivals: 12 ➖ Departures: 9 Followed their strong summer transfers w/ a great offseason. Brand team compared to this time last year.

Utah Royals

Returning players:
Cristina Roque
Mandy McGlynn
Ana Tejada
Kaleigh Riehl
Kate Del Fava
Maddie Pogarch
Dana Foederer
Mikayla Cluff
Claudia Zornoza
Macey Fraser
Ally Sentnor
Brecken Mozingo
Paige Monaghan
Mina Tanaka
Lauren Flynn
Imani Dorsey
Cloé Lacasse
Olivia Griffitts
Emily Gray

New Arrivals:
Mia Justus
Tatumn Milazzo
Ana María Guzmán
Kayla Colbert
Nuria Rábano
Sydney Jones
Aria Nagai
Bianca St-Georges
Janni Thomsen
Aisha Solórzano
KK Ream
Alex Loera

Departures:
Carly Nelson
Darielle O'Brien
Julia Grosso
Zoe Burns
Agnes Nyberg
Shaelan Murison
Michele Vasconcelos
Cam Tucker
Hannah Betfort

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Angel City 🟰 Returning: 19 ➕ Arrivals: 9 ➖ Departures: 8 Can see this team finishing anywhere from 5th to 12th, a lot depends on how new coaching meshes with the talent.

Angel City

Returning players:
Angelina Anderson
Hannah Stambaugh
Megan Reid
Sarah Gorden
Elizabeth Eddy
Gisele Thompson
M.A. Vignola
Madison Hammond
Lily Nabet
Katie Zelem
Kennedy Fuller
Alyssa Thompson
Claire Emslie
Christen Press
Sydney Leroux
Casey Phair
Ali Riley
Jun Endō
Vanessa Gilles

New Arrivals:
Breanna Norris
Miyabi Moriya
Savy King
Alanna Kennedy
Macey Hodge
Hannah Johnson
Julie Dufour
Riley Tiernan
Maithé López

Departures:
DiDi Haračić
Madi Curry
Merritt Mathias
Jasmyne Spencer
Meggie Dougherty Howard
Rocky Rodríguez
Katie Johnson
Messiah Bright

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Seattle Reign 🟰 Returning: 22 ➕ Arrivals: 7 ➖ Departures: 8 Offseason additions should give them a great shot to return to the playoffs, esp if a consistent goal scorer emerges.

Seattle Reign

Returning Players:
Claudia Dickey
Jordyn Bugg
Julia Lester
Phoebe McClernon
Lauren Barnes
Hanna Glas
Shae Holmes
Ainsley Mccammon
Olivia Van der Jagt
Angharad James-Turner
Sam Meza
Jess Fishlock
Ji So-yun
Emeri Adames
Ana-Maria Crnogorčević
Nérilia Mondésir
Jordyn Huitema
Maddie Mercado
Ryanne Brown
Veronica Latsko
Lily Woodham
Sofia Huerta

New Arrivals:
Cassie Miller
Maddie Prohaska
Emily Mason
Madi Curry
Maddie Dahlien
Lynn Biyendolo
Sofia Cedeno

Departures:
Laurel Ivory
Maia Pérez
Quinn
Jaelin Howell
Nikki Stanton
Olivia Athens
McKenzie Weinert
Tziarra King

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Houston Dash 🟰 Returning: 19 ➕ Arrivals: 9 ➖ Departures: 9 One of the most improved squads in the offseason. Playoffs are possible but not needed for a successful season.

Houston Dash

Returning Players:
Heather Hinz
Jane Campbell
Katie Lind
Natalie Jacobs
Paige Nielsen
Allysha Chapman
Avery Patterson
Zoe Matthews
Sarah Puntigam
Sophie Schmidt
Belle Briede
Michelle Alozie
Bárbara Olivieri
Ryan Gareis
Ramona Bachmann
Amanda West
Kiki Van Zanten (SEI)
Diana Ordoñez (SEI)
Jyllissa Harris (loaned out)

New Arrivals:
Abby Smith
Liz Beardsley
Christen Westphal
Danny Colaprico
Delanie Sheehan
Maggie Graham
Yazmeen Ryan
Evelina Duljan
Messiah Bright

Departures:
Erin McKinney
Croix Soto
Tarciane
Madison Ayson
Paulina Gramaglia
Elin Rubensson
Havana Solaun
Andressa Alves
Yūki Nagasato

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

NWSL Squad Review Final #NWSL rosters were announced yesterday. I’m going to review each team’s squad below, but feel free to take a look yourself at this link. skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NWSL-Squads/

skybluebats.shinyapps.io

NWSL Squads

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Every great movie deserves a sequel

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Seems she’s almost ready at least

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Looking at her shotmap from last year, I would love to see her focus on the 15-21 yard range. But I also know it’s not that simple for multiple reasons. 18 shots from 9-15 yards, .071 xG/Sh 12 shots from 15-21 yards, .068 xG/Sh 33 shots from 21+ yards, .036 xG/Sh

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Well said Blair. I fall under the camp that taking deep shots needs to be there for her to play like Ally Sentnor. However, the 37% of shots coming from 24+ yards needs to be significantly reduced. Eric from @xowngoals.bsky.social said it better than I can.

An excerpt from the xOG podcast about Ally Sentnor’s proclivity to shoot from distance, reading “I do think some of this is coachable. The concerning thing is that Coenraets tweet where he's like, yeah, just rip, you know, like people tell her not to take giant rips, but I want her to just rip it. That to me is more concerning than just saying like, hey, Ally, let's see if you can't get three yards closer, four yards closer for your average shooting location. Like let's set a goal and see if we can't just get you better shots.”

From Expected Own Goals: NWSL Preview Week: Utah Royals, with Kieran Doyle-Davis, Mar 11, 2025

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Nealy can provide depth across the back line if needed, which helps a little but I agree. And if she’s needed there, central midfield depth becomes thin too.

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Kylie Nadaner (Strom) Sophia Wilson (Smith) Lynn Biyendolo (Williams) Janine Sonis (Beckie) Lyza Jessee (Bosselmann) Cari Rocarro keeping maiden name on jersey, but going by Onwualu on SM.

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Seems like order of the names is based on the formation, so looks like Sams at RB if that’s right

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Sean @skybluebats.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I put her there because she’s new from an on-field perspective. But you’re right that she really is a returning player.

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