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Laura Bryan

@brylaura1.bsky.social

I'm here until I turn into space dust and magic.

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Unfortunately, negative news on the injury front as well, Stoney says to @risehigher.ca's @brylaura1.bsky.social:

- Simi Awujo is currently recovering from a torn MCL, and is absent due to return to play
- Kadeisha Buchanan won't be back "anytime soon; she's had a setback."

#CanWNT/#CanXNT

13.10.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On playing against some of Canada's best young players:

This was a really cool experience for me... What I want to say is, good job on them, because it's hard. They're 16-, 17-, 18-year-olds, and you come in and it's an intimidating environment, and I think they did great, honestly. They were very disciplined, they were not easy to play against, they were not easy to break down. And I think for a Canadian, there's a little bit of pride in that to see them competing so hard against us.

On what Rise Academy's performance and the NSL says about the growth of women's soccer in Canada:

Honestly, I feel like [the quality] always been there. I think it was more a question of getting those structures in place. When I was younger, I didn't have a league to look up to, and I had to come to the United States. I'm not complaining about it. I had a great experience [at FSU], and I'm here now, and I think it's because of that, of where I went and what I did. But I think now, these younger players, having something to look up to in Canada, I think there's a motivation there to stay in the sport, and to push to make those professional teams. And it's a really exciting time.

On playing against some of Canada's best young players: This was a really cool experience for me... What I want to say is, good job on them, because it's hard. They're 16-, 17-, 18-year-olds, and you come in and it's an intimidating environment, and I think they did great, honestly. They were very disciplined, they were not easy to play against, they were not easy to break down. And I think for a Canadian, there's a little bit of pride in that to see them competing so hard against us. On what Rise Academy's performance and the NSL says about the growth of women's soccer in Canada: Honestly, I feel like [the quality] always been there. I think it was more a question of getting those structures in place. When I was younger, I didn't have a league to look up to, and I had to come to the United States. I'm not complaining about it. I had a great experience [at FSU], and I'm here now, and I think it's because of that, of where I went and what I did. But I think now, these younger players, having something to look up to in Canada, I think there's a motivation there to stay in the sport, and to push to make those professional teams. And it's a really exciting time.

Didn't have a place to put this but after Spirit-Rise Academy last night, #CanWNT/#CanXNT defender Gabby Carle was really happy with what she saw out of a team full of potential future Canada players:

05.09.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to Annabelle for chatting with me! It was a great conversation and I really look forward to seeing where her career takes her!

#CanWNT/#CanXNT

14.07.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
FP The BroadsCast:Best XI Wk 6 NSL & #CanXNT #CANWNT v Haiti
YouTube video by Footy Prime FP The BroadsCast:Best XI Wk 6 NSL & #CanXNT #CANWNT v Haiti

Wk 6 in @NorthernSuperLg.bsky.social is done+dusted and #SignaButler #LauraBryan+@amy13walsh.bsky.social look at the standout performancesπŸš€πŸ“ˆ
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦#CanXNT v Haiti
Desi Scott getting her πŸ’
β†”οΈπŸ’°will it be an active summer transfer window for the NSL?

GET IN! πŸ‘‡

youtu.be/JcH94avMkd0?...

28.05.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What happened with Sonis?

28.04.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay, I’m so happy to hear that, friend!

26.01.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CanXNT Round-Up: 14thβ€”20th January CanWNT News Β© Manchester United Women X. Our players have been on the move this transfer window. In England, Jayde Riviere signed a contract extension with Manchester United, signing with the Red D…

This past week, the WSL recommenced, Canadians inched closer to silverware in Portugal, and two #CanWNT / #CanXNT stars returned home. @brylaura1.bsky.social catches you up on last week’s action here! πŸ‘‡πŸ»

risehigher.ca/2025/01/20/c...

21.01.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a sinking feeling that Freeland is about to be Campbell’d and I don’t love that

06.01.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lydia Bedford's unique role in Canada's new women's league It is not often you get to move to another country, lead an entirely new football team and make history on your first day in the job.

It's not often you get to move to another country, lead an entirely new football team and make history on your first day in the job.

But that's what Lydia Bedford has been given the opportunity to do. I spoke to the new Calgary Wild manager. βœοΈπŸ‘‡

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

06.01.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s my first full week of working after being on short term disability for five weeks and while I am excited, I am also preemptively tired.

06.01.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Emma Regan pointing to the camera in new AFC Toronto gear

Emma Regan pointing to the camera in new AFC Toronto gear

🚨 HUGE AFC TORONTO SIGNING

Emma Regan becomes the first current #CanWNT / #CanXNT player to arrive in the #NSL, choosing AFCT.

A bit surprised she didn’t end up back home in Vancouver, so this is quite a big deal. Toronto’s building a great roster.

12.12.2024 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The ball numbers for tomorrow’s Women’s FA Cup fourth round draw below. This is when WSL teams enter the competition. Draw live on YouTube from 19:00 GMT.

Holders Manchester United are number 10. WSL champions Chelsea are 4. Last season’s finalists Tottenham are 11.

08.12.2024 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Nice, I’m jealous! Just finished 81 πŸ˜‚

08.12.2024 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. 

If you use your library, please share. 

Picture of library aisle filled with books.

Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please share. Picture of library aisle filled with books.

06.12.2024 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4721    πŸ” 1568    πŸ’¬ 121    πŸ“Œ 83

It’s been years since I’ve first seen it, but Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones remains one of the creepiest and most haunting performances I’ve ever seen.

06.12.2024 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! Love the snow for Christmas.

06.12.2024 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am what they call predictable

04.12.2024 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited for #CanWNT/#CanXNT match day - hoping to see more debuts and meaningful minutes for some younger players.

03.12.2024 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One thing I really dislike about Ontario humidity is how, in the winter, you just live in the cold. You go outside for half an hour and your legs are still cold three hours later. It lives in your bones.

03.12.2024 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I kinda want to bid so I can hook you into a chat about The Shades of London for an hour ;)

03.12.2024 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if it's a picture taken from the sky? Austria, 2016, whilst paragliding. :)

03.12.2024 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Digesting heavy topics alongside brilliant/strong/opinionated women with the requisite amount of humour+candour is my FAVOURITE.

@shireenahmed.bsky.social:πŸ™for your unique, thoughtful +informed POV
@clarerustad: Grateful for your acerbic wit+anodyne pallor
@rhirhi8: miss uβ™₯️!

Latest belowπŸ‘‡

26.11.2024 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so sad. It makes me sick.

24.11.2024 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely horrifying. I had heard multiple rumours about workplace toxicity, but sexual harassment? Astounding.

24.11.2024 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m reading Jane Eyre for the first time, and it’s incredibly heartbreaking. Easy to see why it’s a classic.

24.11.2024 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not going to rehash the details here because I’ve had enough of a discussion on X, but if you’re a #CanWNT fan, go buy the Globe and Mail today.

24.11.2024 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I think the @canwnt.bsky.social roster is solid for this coming window, and I hope we see some debuts. I’ve been wanting to place Iceland for forever, so I’m excited.

21.11.2024 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I want to do something fun on here to make it different from Twitter - should I post every book I’ve read this year? There’s a lot πŸ˜‚

21.11.2024 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This site is really an odd mix of Twitter's purpose with Tumblr's interface and it's confusing my brain

21.11.2024 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel more tumblr than twitter on here

15.11.2024 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4740    πŸ” 537    πŸ’¬ 122    πŸ“Œ 82

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