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Journalist covering theater, movies, television, soccer and other scattered things for The Washington Post.

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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 3h
“There’s the nature-versus-nurture thing of: Was I drawn to this book because I was the kind of person who was already thinking about inheritance and breaking cycles?” “East of Eden” is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own.
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‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own.
The screenwriter tackled a limited-series take on John Steinbeck’s intergenerational magnum opus, seven decades after her grandfather directed the indelible film adaptation.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“You want to start getting that fire underneath you as you go into playoffs. That’s definitely something we need to go back to the drawing board and work on.” The Washington Spirit’s home woes continued with a rain-soaked loss to Angel City. Reporting from a rain-soaked Audi Field:
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Spirit’s home woes continue with rain-soaked loss to Angel City
Washington fell, 1-0, to drop its fifth game at Audi Field since the start of August.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“We live in a time of gross stupidity — but dangerous stupidity.” For Brian Cox, now playing an outspoken Johann Sebastian Bach in “The Score,” the righteous indignation isn’t an act. My profile of the “Succession” star:
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For ‘Succession’s’ Brian Cox, the indignation isn’t an act
The outspoken actor stars in “The Score” at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Come From Away” at Ford’s Theatre is my favorite production of 2026 so far. Reviewing that triumph, Brian Cox in “The Score” and two more recent openings in my latest D.C. critic’s notebook:
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Review | ‘Come From Away’ celebrates the best of humanity. We couldn’t need it more.
Also on D.C.-area stages: Brian Cox hits the right notes in “The Score,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” gets a sterling revival.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“We scored two goals, and only one counted.” A no-goal call left D.C. United fuming and its playoff hopes fading. Reporting from Audi Field:
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No-goal call leaves D.C. United fuming and its playoff hopes fading
Charlotte FC triumphed, 2-1, after Louis Munteanu’s late effort was controversially ruled out.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“In demand, there’s a gaping hole,” Jason Blum says. “I think there are millions of fans who would love to see something really scary on Broadway.” Wrote about “Paranormal Activity,” the new play that’s building off horror’s moment in the zeitgeist and bringing spine-tingling frights to Broadway.
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They’re bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences
A stage spin on "Paranormal Activity" is scaring up big audiences as the genre continues to seize the zeitgeist.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Signature Theatre’s “Merrily We Roll Along” peaks at Sondheimian perfection. Reviewing that superb production and more:
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Review | This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection
The Signature Theatre revival highlights a D.C.-area theater slate that also includes “Somewhere Over the Border” and “Garbo.”
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I’ll be contributing to The Post’s live coverage of the Emmys. Follow along here!
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Live coverage: All the celebrity looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet
The 2026 Emmy Awards, held at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater, is now underway as nominees from "The Pitt," "Widow's Bay," "Hacks" and more begin hitting the, er, blue carpet.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“It was at the end a good result, but we didn’t play a good game,” D.C. United Coach René Weiler said. Got back to Audi Field to write about DCU’s 0-0 draw with Atlanta — an underwhelming performance for a team that sure could use some wins to snap a six-year playoff drought.
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D.C. United plays down to Atlanta in a scoreless draw
The hosts were lucky to salvage a point at Audi Field.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“What struck me straight away was how contemporary it was.” Chatted with Paul Greengrass and Andrew Garfield about “The Uprising,” an epic account of a 14th-century peasants’ revolt that also speaks to modern unrest, the No Kings movement and the Robin Hood mythos.
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The first No Kings movie is about a medieval peasant revolt and ‘people power’
“What struck me straight away was how contemporary it was,” filmmaker Paul Greengrass said of the historical epic, which stars Andrew Garfield.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“I’m really excited. But I’m also terrified that pretty soon the whole world is going to know way more about me than I’m comfortable with.” Spoke to Ke Huy Quan about his memoir, “Never Say Die,” and his journey from refugee to Oscar winner (with a 19-year absence from acting along the way).
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From refugee to Oscar winner, Ke Huy Quan is ready to tell his tale
In “Never Say Die,” his memoir that almost didn’t happen, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star and former child actor opens up about his improbable journey.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Deciding which shows to catch this fall? Here’s a rundown of 10 productions spanning the D.C. and NYC theater scenes that are on my radar — including “A Few Good Men” at the Lincoln Center, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” at the Public and the Brian Cox-starring “The Score” at STC.
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‘A Few Good Men’ and a Benjamin Button musical highlight fall theater slate
Promising fare also includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Broadway and Brian Cox at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“The Notebook,” underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to the National Theatre. Reviewing the musical melodrama, plus Keegan’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries” and 1st Stage’s “Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker,” in my latest critic’s notebook:
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Review | ‘The Notebook,’ underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to D.C.
“Gruesome Playground Injuries” and “Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker” also hit area stages.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Nowadays, streaming is divided between the flash-cooked satisfaction of annually released shows (“Hacks,” “The Bear,” “The Pitt,” “Paradise”) and those cinematic series that may simmer for years between seasons (“House of the Dragon,” “Severance,” “Euphoria”). So how did we get there?
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Your favorite TV show has taken years to return. How did we get here?
Long pauses between seasons of shows such as “Ted Lasso,” “House of the Dragon” and “Severance” can build viewer anticipation — or frustration.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
In today’s Sunday Arts: My profile of Jon Bernthal, alongside Rick Wenner’s fantastic portraits.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
My latest critic’s notebook looks at a trio of off-Broadway success stories: “The Whoopi Monologues,” “Birthright” and “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.”
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Review | Now off-Broadway: Whoopi renewed, a drama on Israel and a ‘Heated Rivalry’ spoof
“The Whoopi Monologues,” “Birthright” and “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” excel on New York stages.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I met Jon Bernthal’s dog! And also profiled Jon Bernthal.
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Jon Bernthal was a ‘wild kid’ in D.C. It all led to his blockbuster moment.
Fresh off an arduous Broadway debut, the Washingtonian brings his bruising humanity to “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Emiliano Martínez, with a broken finger and the shots flying, played the game of his life in the World Cup final. It still wasn’t enough for Argentina. Reporting from East Rutherford:
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Argentina’s goalkeeper had a game for the ages. Then Spain scored.
Even with a broken right ring finger, the 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper kept thwarting the Spaniards. “It’s all in your mind,” Martínez said of the pain. “It doesn’t affect me.”
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Hello from MetLife Stadium, where I'll be contributing to the Post's live blog tracking the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Follow along here!
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Live updates: Argentina, Spain to face off in 2026 World Cup final
The first World Cup final in the U.S. in 32 years kicks off at 3 p.m.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Rodri has garnered a fraction of the headlines centered on Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. But with nearly 700 passes and counting, the Spanish captain has quietly dominated this World Cup. Reporting from New York ahead of today’s World Cup final:
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With nearly 700 passes and counting, a Spanish star quietly dominated this World Cup
Rodri, the game-controlling defensive midfielder, will lead La Roja against Lionel Messi's Argentina in Sunday's final.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
“The Odyssey” is not quite top-tier Nolan: For me, that’s still “Inception,” “Interstellar” and “The Dark Knight.” But it’s a cinematic marvel that pays off Odysseus’s episodic struggles with a final act about the horrors of war, survivor’s guilt and the turmoil that follows soldiers home.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As a crowd-pleasing spectacle, “CrazySexyCool” dutifully delivers. But the new Arena Stage musical gives a conventional treatment to a trio that was anything but. Reviewing the world-premiere production, plus “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at Olney and “What Became of Us” at Signature:
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Review | ‘CrazySexyCool’ brings the bangers, but TLC deserves a bolder musical treatment
Also on D.C.-area stages: "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and "What Became of Us."
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The #USWNT will host 2023 World Cup winner Spain this October at Audi Field. From @baileyannej.bsky.social:
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USWNT to host 2023 World Cup winner Spain in D.C. this October
Spain is the top-ranked women's team in the world.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Seven surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
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Analysis | 7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
“The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the field, but there was plenty that was unexpected in Wednesday’s announcement. The Emmys are set to take place Sept. 14.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Teamed up with Rick Maese for a back-on-forth postmortem on the USMNT's World Cup run — check it out here:
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What our World Cup reporters say about the U.S. flameout, Trump’s effect and what’s next
What felt like a magical run came to a screeching halt. Two Post reporters, perhaps cranky after weeks on the road with the team, discuss what went wrong and what comes next.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“It’s disappointing I didn’t quite have the moments I was hoping to.” Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup, but it just didn’t happen. Reporting from Seattle on the USMNT’s round of 16 exit:
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Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup. It didn’t happen.
After a bright start, the U.S. star struggled through injuries and inconsistency as the Americans exited in the round of 16 yet again.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Greetings from Seattle, where I'll be contributing to The Post's live blog tracking the United States' clash with Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. Follow along here!
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Live updates: U.S. plays Belgium in World Cup round of 16
The United States’ World Cup run continues in Seattle, where a round of 16 win over Belgium would send the team to a quarterfinal on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Folarin Balogun got his World Cup suspension lifted. How did this happen?
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Folarin Balogun got his World Cup suspension lifted. How did this happen?
A breakdown of Balogun’s suspension and subsequent reprieve — and the furor surrounding it all.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Donald Trump says he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card but “didn’t tell him what to do”
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Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’
FIFA’s leader said the conversation played no role in the decision to reinstate Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday night’s U.S.-Belgium matchup. The Belgian soccer federation indicated it would challenge...
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
President Trump urged FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s ban before the #USMNT star was cleared to play in the World Cup against Belgium. U.S. Coach Mauricio Pochettino thinks justice was done. Belgium’s Rudi Garcia says it’s like an April Fool’s joke. Reporting from Seattle on the wild development:
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Trump urged FIFA to review Balogun’s suspension before star was cleared for World Cup
The decision by the global soccer governing body on the eve of the United States’ round-of-16 match against Belgium caused an immediate stir.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
“I thought it was AI at first,” defender Chris Richards said. “I mean, there’s a lot of people posting a lot of stuff. So we weren’t sure if it was true or not.” In a stunning reversal, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun can face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. Reporting from Seattle:
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U.S. top scorer Folarin Balogun allowed to play in World Cup showdown against Belgium
The striker's red card, which led to a 1-game ban that FIFA suspended Sunday, drew the ire of U.S. fans and sparked debate among soccer analysts.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
“I’ll play to have a legacy that people can remember my name and say, ‘This guy was a f---ing good player.’” An interview with Kylian Mbappé, the magnetic French forward rapidly rewriting the World Cup record books:
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Kylian Mbappé is not afraid to play for his legacy
“It’s something that is in the mind of every player,” the French star said in an interview. “Everybody plays to have a legacy.”
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
“He just wanted to feel like he had a place.” Malik Tillman, the soft-spoken German American with a bloody right foot, went from unsung hero to cult favorite with one ripple of the net last night. Reporting from Santa Clara on the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years:
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Malik Tillman’s bloody right foot sewed up a World Cup win 24 years in the making
The U.S. midfielder curled home a late free kick to secure a 2-0 win over Bosnia and a spot in the round of 16.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Let Malik Tillman’s bloody sock officially enter #USMNT World Cup lore.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
No surprises in the #USMNT lineup to face Bosnia: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pulisic; Balogun. Can that 11 pick up where it left off during that electric first half against Paraguay?
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“This is the beauty of World Cups: Your legacies are defined by this tournament, and this World Cup will define this generation of players.” Did a deep dive on the #USMNT nucleus that has been building to this World Cup for a decade — all while thriving, failing and growing up together.
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As teens, they saw a U.S. World Cup dream fail. As men, they’re reviving it.
Many young players debuted after the U.S. failed to make the 2018 World Cup. A decade later, a grown-up U.S. men's team has a chance at going far.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Canada’s dramatic win over South Africa kicked off the first-ever World Cup round of 32. Here are the storylines to watch as the knockout round gets rolling:
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World Cup ‘crunch time’ has arrived. Here are the storylines to watch.
The World Cup is revving up, as its first-ever round of 32 unfolds, promising more iconic moments and storylines.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The #USMNT didn't really need Christian Pulisic in the group stage. But if the Americans want to go far in the World Cup? Having their attacking catalyst at his best is a must.
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Analysis | Christian Pulisic’s short, messy return was just what the U.S. needed
The forward made his reentry ahead of the Americans’ knockout match against Bosnia.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
How has the U.S. team spent most of its time at this World Cup? Swimming and surfing at its oceanfront hotel, playing video games and training in the shadow of an 118-foot balloon. My attempt to capture the quirks and comforts of the USMNT’s suburban “oasis”:
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The U.S. World Cup team’s suburban escape has ocean views and a 118-foot balloon
The Americans are off to a hot start. One reason for their success? A quirky and comfortable base camp in Irvine, California.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21/06/2026
The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession inspired Shaina Taub to envision the fact-based musical “Suffs.” She reflected on her decade-plus journey with the show, its resonance in the current political climate and the significance of staging the musical in D.C.:
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‘Suffs,’ a musical about women’s right to vote, arrives in Trump’s D.C.
"We keep having to fight these fights over and over," says Shaina Taub, the writer behind the Tony-winning show, which counts Hillary Clinton among its producers.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20/06/2026
Nearly 30 years ago, Antonio Freeman was with the Green Bay Packers in a season that would end with a Super Bowl title. On Friday, in a different kind of football, his son, Alex, helped push the U.S. men’s national team into the World Cup knockout round.
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Alex Freeman, son of NFL star, is making his own name on soccer’s biggest stage
U.S. defender was spared being named Junior as a way of avoiding unnecessary expectations. The attention found him anyway, and now he's playing in the World Cup.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The #USMNT won its World Cup group with a game to spare. What now?
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The U.S. won its World Cup group with a game to spare. What now?
The U.S.’s unprecedented start means it will stay on the West Coast and should avoid tournament heavyweights in the next round.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Chef’s kiss to this gem of a headline from Post Sports copy editor Dan Hargett:
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
No Christian Pulisic for the #USMNT? Nothing that some depth, team-first culture and “rage baiting” can’t solve. Reporting from Seattle on the 2-0 win over Australia that sent the Americans to the World Cup knockout round.
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With depth and some ‘rage baiting,’ U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round
Americans roll to a 2-0 victory over Australia without Pulisic, punching their ticket with a game to spare in the group stage.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Greetings from #USMNT vs. Australia at Lumen Field! Pulisic out, Pepi in, with a World Cup round of 32 slot up for grabs. Pochettino’s emphasis on the collective gets put to the test today.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Chris Richards grew up in Alabama football country. Now he’s anchoring the #USMNT at the World Cup — and he’s arguably the team’s most irreplaceable player.
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He grew up in Alabama football country. Now he’s anchoring the U.S. at the World Cup.
After missing the 2022 World Cup, Chris Richards sped back from an ankle injury to lead the American back line this summer.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“We keep having to fight these fights over and over.” Spoke to Shaina Taub, the Tony-winning creator of “Suffs,” about the resonance of bringing the women’s suffrage musical to Trump’s D.C. in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
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‘Suffs,’ a musical about women’s right to vote, arrives in Trump’s D.C.
"We keep having to fight these fights over and over," says Shaina Taub, the writer behind the Tony-winning show, which counts Hillary Clinton among its producers.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 16/06/2026
The Los Angeles area is home to more than 80,000 people of Iranian ancestry, the largest concentration in the U.S. But their feelings about the war, the regime and what has become of the country they love are anything but uniform.
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Iran, amid protests and fragile peace, plays on at the World Cup
A day after President Trump announced a tentative peace deal, Iran took the field in front of thousands of conflicted fans and played to a 2-2 tie with New Zealand.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
"That Christian is a scary Christian." The U.S. needs Christian Pulisic to peak at this World Cup. So far, so good. Reporting from Inglewood on a banner night for the #USMNT and its swashbuckling Pennsylvanian.
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Analysis | They call him ‘Captain America.’ On Friday night, he showed why.
The U.S. needs Christian Pulisic to peak at this World Cup. So far, so good.
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Thomas Floyd @thomasfloyd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Greetings from SoFi Stadium. Here’s the #USMNT lineup that’ll face Paraguay to kick off the World Cup in the United States. Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream; Dest, Adams, McKennie, A. Robinson; Tillman, Pulisic; Balogun. No surprises. Biggest question for me: Is Matt Freese ready for this stage?
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