Bella Valeriano Munson
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Megan Rapinoe confirms in the post-match presser that she felt her Achilles pop, leading to her early substitution. She will get an MRI.
Asked about declining the stretcher Pinoe said "Yeah I ain't no punk" but also that she slightly regretted that decision halfway around lol
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Marine Johannes is in Climate Pledge Arena tonight supporting French national team teammate Gabby Williams and sporting her
#WNBA
Seattle Storm jersey🇫🇷
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OL Reign’s Megan Rapinoe publicly indicates, via IG, her support for the 15 players of the Spanish WNT who are protesting head coach Jorge Vilda ⤵️
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Just spoke with OL Reign OGs Megan Rapinoe, Jess Fishlock, and Lauren Barnes at media day for
@EqualizerSoccer
.
I need everyone to know that they wore these renaissance-esque capes the entire time in order to cover up the new kits 😅
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Laura Harvey and OL Reign have undoubtedly brought the best out of Emily Sonnett. Her versatility remains an asset (& may be her path to Olympics) but she has THRIVED as a six in double pivots. Far and away Reign’s most consistently great player this season, USWNT mins followed
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It is officially Jess Fishlock and Tziarra King wedding week and I’ve got to both laugh and cry at Megan Rapinoe scootering around their Welsh wedding
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I am at OL Reign training. Tobin Heath is here. Expect pics soon👀
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Tobin Heath will be available for selection tomorrow, July 1, against the Courage, for
@OLReign
.
#boldtogether
#NWSL
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Once again, I dearly missed watching Rose Lavelle disrespect entire midfields and defenses
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The club has confirmed Tobin Heath will join OL Reign for training tomorrow Monday, June 27th. So expect some Tobin content soon…
#boldtogether
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INBOX: OL Reign to raise their flag atop the Space Needle for the first time in team history!! Laura Harvey, Jess Fishlock, Lauren Barnes, and Megan Rapinoe will do the honors on Friday, October 21 @ 9am PT.
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Reached out to OL Reign for some further info on Tobin Heath’s surgery and this is all I was told:
“Tobin had a successful minor routine surgery on her knee and is on the mend. We look forward to having Tobin back on the field in the near future.”
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My favorite part about this shirt and the whole outfit is that it was a family affair. Her graphic designer dad designed the shirt and her mom helped her with the styling.
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Kim Little and Tobin Heath are playing in the NWSL. The year is 2022 and they both play for OL Reign I never thought I'd see it
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Tobin Heath was available for selection tonight for
@OLReign
but they decided the most sensible thing was to take it slow with her to prioritize long term health/availability. Harvey says that if she was on the bench she would've wanted to use her, so took away the option.
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I asked Tobin Heath about the injury she left Arsenal with and how it’s going: “Yeah I feel great, obviously I gotta get back into shape and work back into playing but that’s the exciting part, being back on the pitch.”
#boldtogether
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Rapinoe is particularly disappointed that she will now be a NARP (Normal Ass Regular Person) rehabbing a major injury. "It's fucked up. 6 minutes in I fucking yeet my achilles"
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I guess this isn't a yellow card anymore? Studs into the chest... 🟨
#NCvWAS
|
#NWSLChallengeCup
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Megan Rapinoe is treated to a HUGE standing ovation form the 25k+ Portland crowd as she is subbed off for her last regular season game at Providence Park.
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In light of Megan Rapinoe's final
#USWNT
appearance tomorrow, I want to re-share this piece... Rapinoe's legacy through the eyes of her teammates.
I spoke to Rapinoe's Reign teammates about what makes her so great, I think Alana Cook summed it up best⤵️
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Tobin Heath had her first training with her new club
@OLReign
today so as requested, here are pictures of Tobin Heath training :)
#boldtogether
🧵(1/5)
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Tobin Heath appears to be fully involved in training so if she has an injury it’s not currently showing.
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On the rumors of Tobin Heath coming to OL Reign, Laura says it’s all up in the air right now. Neither a confirmation nor denial… did however say her rights are still with Racing.
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Speaking about her plans for the future Megan Rapinoe slips in that she has a documentary coming out👀
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“We saw each other every day I was so sick of her in college and now that I’m away from her I miss her so much and I miss her energy and I miss our jokes and how much fun we have together so I’m very excited to have her here,” Mühl said.
Can confirm Paige Bueckers is in Climate Pledge Arena tonight to see her former UConn teammate Nika Mühl. Mühl told me earlier in the week that she was so excited for her “twin” to visit, she has missed her so much.
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Announced attendance for
#RGNvPOR
: 42,054❗️
This is a national record for a women's club match but comes with the caveat that OL Reign, unfortunately, can't confirm a standalone attendance number. The crowd still looked huge at the start of the
#NWSL
game.
📸
@tayvincent6
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INBOX: OL Reign holding a press conference tomorrow at Lumen Field with the Mayor, Mayor Elect, GM of Lumen Field, Bill Predmore and Laura Harvey.
This could be very interesting 👀
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Jordyn Huitema's goal was (wrongly) disallowed for a handball. Referee said it stood and then for some reason VAR decided it was a clear and obvious error. Huitema and OL Reign were robbed.
#NWSL
really needs to do better with VAR.
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Laura Harvey spoke about how Tobin Heath's experience and veteran leadership has been incredibly beneficial to OL Reign. While she will complete her initial rehab somewhere else they hope to have her back with the team this season for what she brings off the field.
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This was both terrific shithousery time-wasting and a beautiful moment for Rapinoe to say thank you and goodbye to Seattle and the fans in her official final appearance at Lumen Field.
#RGNvLA
#ReignSupreme
Megan Rapinoe says goodbye to Seattle... Reign advance to semis against San Diego
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Immaculate vibes in the post-match presser from the Reign OGs
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How did Pierre Soubrier get the medication containing codeine, to administer “on multiple occasions” if “on one occasion Dr. Brown provided…access to a controlled substance…The medication was not administered and was retrieved…” and she broke no laws. So, how’d he get it?
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Still here at OL Reign training (so sorry for lower quality) but quick photo proof of Tobin Heath in Seattle/Tacoma.
#BoldTogether
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Interesting tidbit, Phallon Tullis Joyce is currently in Lyon training with OL Reign's sister team OL in France
#boldtogether
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Rose Lavelle injury update:
"She was really on track to be back, then she had a little bit of a setback...I would love her to be on the field tomorrow. I don't think that's gonna happen. I hope that we get to see her before the WC but honestly, right now I don't know.”
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After seven months with
@DogGoneSeattle
, three of those with me, Tex has finally gone to his forever home!
I am going to miss his cuteness so much but couldn’t be happier he finally gets to start his life with his forever person 🥰
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OL Reign tell me that as of this morning they had crossed over 10,000 tickets sold.
Come on Seattle, that is not nearly enough for a massive playoff game and your last-ever chance to see Megan Rapinoe play at Lumen Field! Get your tickets!
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WHO ELSE TO SCORE FOR WALES IN EXTRA TIME BUT JESS FISHLOCK!!!!
What an absolutely outrageous finish too🤯 Truly one of the greatest players OF ALL TIME PERIOD.
#boldtogether
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Fun Tobin Heath stat to keep in mind for tomorrow’s
#RGNvNC
match: the Courage are the only NWSL team Heath hasn’t scored against that is still active. Obviously no goals against expansion sides (KC, LOU, LA, SD) as she has not played in NWSL since ‘19.
(Stat from
@xGisfornerds
)
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I can confirm that Y. Michele Kang is sitting with Washington Spirit players in Tacoma. Sue Bird is also here, right next to them in fact, supporting her fiancee Megan.
#RGNvWAS
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Some cool activations for the
#ForeverRapinoe
celebration:
—King County Council will proclaim this “Megan Rapinoe Week”
—Forever Rapinoe flags will fly on Seattle ferries Friday
—Lumen Field and other buildings across downtown Seattle will light up “Pinoe Pink” Friday evening
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I can confirm that Megan Rapinoe and Jess Fishlock are in great spirits after beating Portland. The self proclaimed two most dramatic players in the NWSL absolutely loved playing here, winning, and breaking the attendance record, all in front of great fans.
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Tonight's attendance at
#RGNvNC
is 7,519, a new record for a stand alone home match for
@OLReign
.
#boldtogether
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Exciting Seattle
#woso
news: Ballard FC is launching a USL W League team to expand opportunities for aspiring professional players.
Ownership includes Reign players Lauren Barnes, Jess Fishlock, Olivia Van der Jagt, & Sam Hiatt, Rough & Tumble's Jen Barnes & more.
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Cristian Roldan's message to
@SoundersFC
fans considering leaving the doubleheader early and missing the
@OLReign
match: "There is no drop off in the quality in the women that play in this city."
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Tobin Heath and Kim Little still have yet to join OL Reign for training.
Little’s arrival is still entirely dependent on and held up by her visa. As for Heath, it is unclear why she isn’t at training today or when she will be but the club seems to think soon.
#boldtogether
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Rapinoe’s family has entered the building :)
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Here is the full quote from Head Coach Laura Harvey about Tobin Heath's availability for
@OLReign
⤵️
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Injury update from OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey:
— Rose Lavelle is making really good progress. She is back on the field and doing parts of team training. It is still day-to-day how her body responds.
— Jess Fishlock will not play this weekend.
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Tonight's attendance at
#RGNvPOR
is 9,032, a NEW new record for a stand alone home match for
@OLReign
, breaking the record set against the Courage just a week ago.
#boldtogether
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Full quote from Rory Dames post
#CHIvORL
about the refereeing, it’s a long one ⤵️
I can’t say I disagree with him, player safety needs to be priority for this league and tonight Gautrat and Colaprico suffered because it wasn’t.
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Can confirm Paige Bueckers is in Climate Pledge Arena tonight to see her former UConn teammate Nika Mühl. Mühl told me earlier in the week that she was so excited for her “twin” to visit, she has missed her so much.
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Massive ovation for Nika Mühl in Climate Pledge Arena as she checks in for the Seattle Storm for the first time.
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I still don’t understand why there is no NWSL+ app for mobile… feels like a major oversight and miss
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INBOX: OL Reign and Olympique Lyonnais will be making a "major announcement" tomorrow, hosting a joint press conference Tuesday at 8 am.
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I am expecting Tobin Heath’s signing with OL Reign to become official tomorrow (Thursday)
#BoldTogether
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I don't know if another player deserves
#NWSL
August Player of the Month more than Megan Rapinoe... 3 assists and 4 goals.
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Laura Harvey signed a contract extension with OL Reign not long ago but the USWNT job was always the only one that would pry her away. With that off the table some great stability for the Reign.
Players come to Reign specifically to play for Laura, keeping her is paramount.
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“The ref said the hand was inside the body and obviously the hand was out on fucking Jupiter.” Rapinoe on the handball call, Q from
@jacobcristobal
Continued unacceptable reffing issues.
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Veronica Latsko has been OL Reign's most underrated player all season. She spent many games coming off the bench but she has always come up in big moments when her team needed her and recently been trusted as a starter because of it. So happy she gets the glory in these playoffs.
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A standing ovation in Climate Pledge Arena for Brittney Griner as the Storm promotes pre-ordering her new book. So much love for BG and Seattle's support is evidently expanding beyond the past efforts to get her home to now help share her experience.
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Brandi Carlisle was at the Reign game and I have been wanting this crossover forever! It finally happens and at the game nothing whatsoever told me she was there 😭 So lovely for her to come to Pride Night though, it’s perfect and hopefully new fans!
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Having Lavelle, Sonnett and Pinoe on the same club team is going to make for some quality content
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I asked Rose Lavelle the important question, has she been seeing enough dogs with the Reign? The answer is yes, her apartment complex has a ton of dogs and she met a bulldog named Francois.
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Who better to help tell Megan Rapinoe’s remarkable story than three of the people who know her best on and off the pitch, the Reign originals.
It was fascinating to hear how they shaped, not only the Reign, but each other and the sport along the way.
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On the topic of
#NWSL
expansion that has been all over the timeline today… I understand there is an ownership group in Vancouver, BC with a serious proposal to join the league. The investment is there, the question is whether the league allows a team based in Canada.
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Laura Harvey confirms that Ally Watt’s move to Orlando was because Watt was interested in getting more minutes and she always wants to do right by her players.
#boldtogether
#ORLvRGN
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I just think OL Reign are currently the front runners in the race to be the NWSL team with the best vibes
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NEWS: OL Reign will be releasing a new kit sometime in mid-late March. No details yet on the look but they are taking new photos in them today at Lumen Field during their media day. This is also the first time ever that press has been invited to media day.
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Hope Laura Harvey is alright and gets well soon as the ION broadcast just said her illness was quite severe and she was hospitalized during the week.
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Seeing all the NWSL players posting their vacations and getting the relaxation they deserve and earned makes me so happy
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A huge thank you to
@emilysonnett
for having such an open conversation with me about her surprise off-season move to
@OLReign
.
Check out my full
@EqualizerSoccer
feature on Emily Sonnett's new team and role➡️
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My larger
@EqualizerSoccer
story about OL Reign's win is behind a paywall () but I want to share this specific quote from Quinn for y'all about their "big gay goal on the eve of pride month" and becoming the first openly trans player to score in the
#NWSL
.
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I still think the expansion draft is a bs system that forces players to go where they don’t want to go.
Particularly thinking of all the issues with Utah as a market and knowing the players who hated it there. None of it sits well with me, regardless of the club
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On Jordyn Huitema—who went down and had to be subbed off after a nasty challenge—OL Reign HC Laura Harvey says all she knows right now is "it's not as bad as first feared" but they will know more tomorrow.
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE FROM CLAUDIA DICKEY TONIGHT.
Evidently, this is what Laura Harvey saw in her. Took a couple games to get settled, and find her feet (and hands), but she was fantastic.
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Saturday's
@OLReign
victory marked
#USWNT
defender Emily Sonnett's 100th
#NWSL
regular season appearance!
Congratulations
@emilysonnett
and here's to many more!
The 2016
#1
overall pick has moved a lot recently, for more on her mindset and Seattle move➡️
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GENUINELY COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED ABOUT THIS LOGO FINALLY RETURNING!
Love the little color update but that they didn’t change it too much bc let’s be honest this was and will always be the NWSL’s best crest
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On Kim Little,
@OLReign
will not know ahead of time when her visa will come through. The govt gave no timeline so as soon as they get the visa she will be on her way over.
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OL Reign has been a club that, from its inception, vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights, and that has only grown. In recent years the message has been about protecting trans kids specifically.
I spoke with players and coach about how important that vocalness is🧵
📸
@wolter_liz
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Confirmed for clarity: the “San Francisco” bid reported by Sportico as one of the 3 finalists for NWSL expansion is in fact the Bay Area bid () led by former players. There is limited connection to SF.
The team plans to play in San Jose if approved.
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Portland fans love to hate when it comes to Megan Rapinoe but when the OL Reign starting lineup was announced there was a very loud cheer for the University of Portland star. Rivals or not, Rapinoe is appreciated everywhere.
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Talked all things gay with
@tziarra
and
@JessFishlock
today (quotes to come) during which Jess called Rapinoe the “Queen of Lesbians” and said that everyone loves her and Z. So now I would like to title this photo “Queens overlooking their kingdom.”
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A dream moment for McKenzie Weinert as she subs on for the dying minutes of the game and scores an insurance goal! A prolific scorer throughout college, left undrafted in 2023 NWSL Draft, and immediately made an impact for OL Reign👊
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OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey says Jordyn Huitema is good after her Friday injury scare. She was evaluated by the club before leaving for camp with Canada. They don’t expect her to miss anytime. Says the injury was scary and painful in the moment for Huitema but she is ok.
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I know people have a lot of thoughts about Pinoe and her soccer abilities but that was objectively the best game we’ve seen her play in a while and certainly this season. Directly involved in all FOUR goals. Worked hard in an aggressive high press. Stellar from her really.
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There is something incredibly unique and beautiful about Emily Sonnett and Jess Fishlock as the double pivot.
Both players are defensively sound, can make those crunching tackles, but also can make cutting, forward passes, and runs. Creates such a dangerous interchange.
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Unsurprisingly all of Climate Pledge Arena stands to cheer for Sue Bird after already cheering pretty dang loud for Megan Rapinoe… and I spy
@LH1505
next to her former player 🥹
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A fantastic final
#NWSL
regular season game for Megan Rapinoe. Two goals and has her team in position to continue her playing career at least one more game into the playoffs, potentially at home🤞
📸Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
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Oh how I've missed watching Rose Lavelle slalom through opponents
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Rui Machida’s family is just two rows in front of us at this playoff game and I have to admire them for cheering loud af even tho they are the only ones cheering for the mystics in the entire section. They went absolutely crazy when Machida hit a 3, I love the support.
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KIM LITTLE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION TOMORROW FOR
@OLReign
!!!
#boldtogether
Q from
@jacobcristobal
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This morning I had the absolute honor of being on top of the Space Needle for the raising of the
@OLReign
flag. Below are some videos and photos from the historic day.
First, here is the entire flag raising, including Pinoe getting her scarf caught😅
#BoldTogether
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Sofia Huerta has sacrificed and adapted a ton throughout her career but her dream has finally become reality, she is going to a World Cup with the
#USWNT
!
Huerta spoke recently about what this moment means for her and how she got here.
🔒➡️
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Ally Watt after
#SDvRGN
: "I felt from the very beginning like the ref had no control of the game. 15 minutes in and it was chaos"
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Every time I watch Rose Lavelle I am reminded that she is a legit magician with the ball at her feet.
She is only signed through the end of this 2023 season and then becomes a free agent. Signing her to a long-term deal should be priority
#1
for the Reign!
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We already knew
@JaneGPhoto
is a Seattle legend, the best of the best, but this story and shoutout from Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird on the
@atouchmore
podcast is the most well deserved and lovely thing 🥹
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