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Valair Shabilla

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Multimedia journalist covering soccer in the US and beyond | @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social | @SixOneFiveSoccer.com | @pharmasoccer.bsky.social | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Proud Refugee https://linktr.ee/valairshabilla

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Goal USA, Jaedyn Shaw

Shooters shoot, but that was a howler by the Argentine keeper. The USWNT are up two-nil and seem largely comfortable, despite the experimental lineup.

#USWNT

01.03.2026 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goal USA, Lindsey Heaps!

Among all the new faces in the USWNT lineup, it was a familiar one who put the ball at the back of the net.

Great long-range effort from the captain.

#USWNT

01.03.2026 22:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lovely day here at Geodis Park for some soccer!

SheBelieves double header. Currently Canada is rolling Colombia 3-0, USWNT vs. Argentina next.

01.03.2026 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Instant reaction: FC Dallas 0-0 Nashville SC

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

FT: NSH 0-0 NSH

A bit of a reality check for Nashville. They missed Sam Surridge more than I expected, especially in this new shape.

All in all, you take the point away considering the red card, but the game was there for the taking.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 03:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Corcoran receives a second yellow and is sent off. He can't have that many complaints about that, to be honest.

Perhaps the inexperience is showing a bit for the youngster. Nashville need to hold on for about seven minutes or so.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

83'

Three good chances for Espinoza, two shots went wide (to varying degrees tbh), and his pass was late for the third.

Dallas coming out of their shell a bit more, which allows Nashville more space at the back.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 03:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

61'

Nashville seem out of options in this shape and with the current personnel. Even if Callaghan wants to keep the 433, it's clear that Nashville need a focal point striker, especially against this Dallas side.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HT: NSH 0-0 DAL

Schwake with a huge save at the end, but overall, both teams were limited.

NSH have more of the ball, but they aren't doing much with it. I am still unsure about the 433, it has never looked as good as the 4222. Need to be better in possession.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 02:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

35'

Nashville struggling to break down Dallas, all of their looks seem to be coming on the flanks. Dallas defending well and staying organized, plus players are tracking back.

Nashville will need some solutions through the middle or dead balls.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

15'

As expected, Nashville have had the lion's share of the ball. Dallas happy to sit back and hit in transition.

Mukhtar came close, but his shot was blocked, otherwise nothing too threatening.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 01:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surridge is out due to sickness, Corcoran comes in for him. This could mean that Madrigal is playing as the striker (his actual position) and Corcoran will fill in that left channel. It could also look like what the graphic is showing.

Nashville still the favorites.

#EveryoneN

01.03.2026 00:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Beyond the star power and spotlight heโ€™d bring to Orlando, Antoine Griezmann would be a seamless technical and tactical fit in Oscar Parejaโ€™s system at Orlando City ๐Ÿคฉ

27.02.2026 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Things have been a little dicey for Vancouver to start the season but they continue to find the results ๐Ÿ’ช

27.02.2026 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New episode drop ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

@empiregass.bsky.social is joined by @valair.bsky.social to break down the latest from CCL and MLS ๐Ÿ‘€

Then Jamie Watson hops on to go over the biggest storylines across the American soccer landscape as we inch closer the World Cup ๐Ÿ†

26.02.2026 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Had a great time being on my favorite MLS podcast. Just honored to be on the roster, more to come ๐Ÿ˜ค

Make sure yโ€™all tune in!

27.02.2026 00:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nashville SC have had 12 different goal contributors in their first three matches of 2026.

It took them 13 matches to reach the same mark last season. Obviously, CCC is a big part of this, but still an impressive feat.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Christina Moore | #EveryoneN

25.02.2026 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah this is shaping up to be a true CONCACAF fixture, the athletic trainer just got a red card ๐Ÿ˜‚

#CCC | #VWFC

26.02.2026 03:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nashville SC have had 12 different goal contributors in their first three matches of 2026.

It took them 13 matches to reach the same mark last season. Obviously, CCC is a big part of this, but still an impressive feat.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Christina Moore | #EveryoneN

25.02.2026 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Player Ratings: Nashville cruise past Atlรฉtico Ottawa 5-0 Which players stood out as Nashville SC booked their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16?

โšฝ๏ธ Woobens Pacius
๐Ÿ’ช Jack Maher
๐ŸŽฏ Matt Corcoran

Ronan Briscoe breaks down the top performers from Nashville SC's 5-0 win over Atlรฉtico Ottawa.

25.02.2026 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Instant reaction: Nashville SC 5-0 Atletico Ottawa

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 04:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Instant reaction: Nashville SC 5-0 Atletico Ottawa

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 04:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

FT: NSH 5-0 OTT

Three new debuts, minutes for everyone else and goals for players who needed them.

Not many, if any, complaints, Nashville took care of business.

Inter Miami in the next round ๐Ÿ‘€

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 02:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

GOAL AHMED QASEM

Amazing combination from Shak Mohammed and Woobens Pacius to get the ball to Qasem. He rounds the goalkeeper, fakes the defender and finishes easily.

Great goal!

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 02:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

80'

The game has kind of settled. Ottawa are pushing a bit more, but Nashville are keeping them at bay. A couple of good chances for Nashville as well, but the finish wasn't there.

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 02:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GOAL JACK MAHER

Uncontested Maher heads it for Nashville's fourth from a Bryan Acosta free kick.

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GOAL WOOBENS PACIUS

Reed Baker-Whiting plays a great ball in front of Ahmed Qasem, whose shot is blocked by the keeper. Pacius is there to collect the ball and finish.

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 02:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think you have to go to all the team events now.

25.02.2026 02:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HT: NSH 2-0 OTT

No fuss half from NSH. They took care of business and looked the better team.

Solid defensive performance, OTT were limited to one chance. Things aren't coming off as easily in attack, but that has to do with the player combination more than anything else. Great result regardless.

25.02.2026 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GOAL JORDAN KNIGHT

An incredible pass from Matt Corcoran to free Knight on goal. He takes it well and finishes it cleanly.

Nashville cruising!

#EveryoneN

25.02.2026 01:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0