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Content creator of sports (management), simulation, and (grand) strategy games. Frequents Thorns games and soccer fields. Nerd. https://www.youtube.com/c/DecathlonGamer

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My guess...Massively overpaid for the 'big name' Macca who has performed exactly according to her metrics, but not the 'big name' label. Her underperformance has cost two GK coaches their job already, and no club will save us from the bloated contract that just cost us from signing Hutton.

19.02.2026 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zero pressing intensity by the regulars, also quite casual on the ball. Hope that was by design - as in take it easy, build fitness, etc. Laboa still looks years away. Castellanos is not a MF at all - can't hold or press- Mimi also struggled. Unless Harvey is ready now we're desperate for a 6.

15.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was hopeful the new manager would see what everyone else had seen, and FBRef (RIP) confirmed, that the better option was Bixby. Devastating news. GK, and a 6 should be the priority. Would love a world class CB, but if the new manager would bump JP to 1st I think she can become world class.

31.01.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would be nice, but they'll have to put a stop to burning our international slots on unproven players. Of Bogare, Alidou, Loboa, Obaze, Dufour, Muller, Flemming, Macca, and Daiane I personally only like what three bring. If all are healthy and return from loans in the summer that's 9 in 8 slots.

30.01.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

WTF are we going to do about this? Many were already dying, now it’s straight up execution. Gov is complicit and doing nothing. Foreigners are preparing boycotts. What about us? Need a lot more than two No Kings days, and one city protesting. Get organized and on the streets, by the millions.

25.01.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a 2nd half! Mendoza's 4th down TD is Indiana's biggest play in program history. Really enjoyed that game.

20.01.2026 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This buy a championship myth is really getting old. Ducks were 10th out of 12 programs in the playoff on program budget, dead last of the power four programs and significantly behind the top seven spenders. They do more with less.

12.01.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Well under market value. Girma at 1.1m, Shaw 1.25m, Geyoro/Smith/Thompson at 1.3m. Before add-ons Coffee requires 1.2-1.4m. Shaw is an inconsistent creator, had 6 goal contributions in '25, Coffee also had 6 but from a holding mid, adds ball recovery, retention, consistency, and leadership. Bad deal

12.01.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I started an NWSL save and rage quit after a short bit. Numerous league rules are implemented incorrectly and the player ratings are atrociously far off.

I am enjoying a LLM England men's 8th tier youth only save. It's flawed, but it's still FM.

11.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

With the departures of Daiane, Torpey and Payne the average quality in defense is much better, all six defenders can play, and we're up to three international slots; very good business IMO. Clearly need a collegiate FB signing, and top international CB to round out the defense.

09.01.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

16+3. 10 conference champions, 9 at large. 6 lowest ranked champs in play-in round then travel to top 3 seeds. Schools host till semis.

21.12.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There was an explanation. With BYU out of the picture after their loss, ND and Miami were compared head-to-head. Similar in almost every factor the key factor that dropped them was Miami beat ND 27-24. Head-to-head record decided this.

08.12.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That's wild. Cool scenario that's played out, one that you'd never expect.

22.11.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Abysmal move. She's the only player that could operate in tight spaces & link defense to attack. Benching her this month already derailed our attack, now it's DOA. Thorns are 7 matches in a row out XG'd, each change of Rob's made it worse. Now Rob + Agoos have broken it all.

30.09.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Harbert is closer to ready than Laboa. It'll be a year or more before Laboa's ready if tonight is where her skill level is at. 1st & 3rd goals on Macca but Gale refuses to sit her. Tonight had a shift in formation, but everything else remained the same, need more than one style. #BAONPDX

27.09.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Penalties that disrupt a legit scoring chance should be taken from the spot. Any other infraction in the box (i.e. a trip with back to goal just inside) should be a direct from the center edge of the 18. A PK but triple the distance.

11.09.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Watching her highlights, Loboa reminds me a lot of Ludmila. A taller and stocky player that still manages to have good pace. Is feisty. My concern is how she tries to bait refs into calls, personally I hate to win that way even if lots of players do it and have success in it.

05.09.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The most obvious change is in goal. Bixby plays - we win; Macca - we lose. To me it's clear; we play a high line but not a lot of pace at the back. Most chances of late are on the counter. Difference in the keepers is Bixby sweeps, Macca holds her line.

05.09.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure that means Moultrie and Daiane collided face to face in training while going for a header.

29.08.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Let's go Brighton!

15.08.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pop 13 to 37 in just a few months is wild.

Btw, I didn't see the note till I looked for it. But it's there.

13.08.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WOW! I have a ways to go yet before achieving this. Great performance!

13.08.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I missed the new investors news. Figured someone would bail them out at some point.

12.08.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm probably wrong, but I thought they're cash strapped & it had nothing to do with caps. They spent insane amounts for years without enough revenue to back it up. That's why they mortgaged years ahead for now, knowing that the only way to get out of it was drastically increase revenue by winning.

12.08.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thorns hired an analytics GM in Jeff Agoos this January and brought in two Analytics based GM advisors, including last year's GM at Bay Lucy Rushton, to kickstart their analytics approach. All six new signings since were analytics standouts, and four of those have been the best signings in years.

07.08.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tanking brought in a wealth of young prospects some have signs of being special. Give it a year of development, a healthy Lillard, Holiday, and Williams that are anywhere near their best versions and you've got yourself one heck of a roster. New owners by then? Butts in seats. Optimism. 2/2

17.07.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For a mid-market team that sold out every game for decades and had become unwatchable for a time this is coming full circle and brings optimism. Set of deals is a huge win: Simons out, Lillard loaned out, in return Holiday, Avdija, Camara, Time Lord, a 1st, 2 pick swaps, and saving 150 mil. 1/2

17.07.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice, I noticed he commented from the official account on Ep 1, didn't know he stuck around on the series after that.

15.07.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great win by Anisimova. Felt the pressure late but overcame it to see the Final.

10.07.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve fixed it multiple times too. The mode is bugged for sure.

30.06.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0