Write for The Equalizer. Guardian Top 100 panelist. Scouted for SPFL teams. PFSA Level 2: Talent ID, Technical scouting. More active where the sky is blue
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My analysis of Boston Legacy, through the lens of their opening 23 mins vs. Portland Thorns
❓ Filipa Patao's formation changes
🦢 How the Swans attack
📈📉 Why sometimes it looks great, sometimes not
⚡ What's so special about *that* defensive style
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Chicago made a massive move in hiring Vlatko Andonovski, but what is he working with and what will he be looking to do? @thesecondball analyzes how he has built his previous teams and what kind of players he could target to make the Stars shine again.
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The #USWNT enter their October double-header against Spain with a few new faces in the squad. @thesecondball analyzes why Trinity Byars, Evelyn Shores, Pietra Tordin and Ashley Sanchez earned call-ups, and what they bring to the national team.
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KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga was crucial in Malawi’s surprising run to the 2026 #WAFCON final. @thesecondball breaks down the different tactical role she takes on for Malawi and how it showed the diversity and overall quality of her game.
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The Thorns competed with 10 players after a red card on Friday, but, just like earlier in the season, they were extremely difficult to break down and created the better chances. @thesecondball breaks down the tactical shifts that define this success.
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"The presence of Purce and Reiten on the flanks has also enabled others to play their best soccer."
Blair Newman (@thesecondball) discusses the unique playing style of @GothamFC, led by Midge Purce and Guro Reiten up top.
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🤍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮!
#LUFCW star Olivia Smart has announced her retirement from football upon the completion of the 2025/26 campaign
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Kansas City has allowed 13 goals across six matches. Last year, the Current gave up 13 goals all season.
@thesecondball breaks down the Current's defensive woes this season under coach Chris Armas.
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The Portland @ThornsFC have scored eight goals so far this #NWSL season, thanks to performances from Reilyn Turner, Pietra Tordin & Sophia Wilson.
As @thesecondball writes, Thorns coach Robert Vilahamn wants more from his strikers.
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"The Houston Dash... are a serious, competitive force for the first time in a while." 👀
@thesecondball details the resurgence of the Dash, thanks to coach Fabrice Gautrat and new additions like Leah Klenke, Kat Rader and Linda Ullmark.
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