I spent several weeks reporting this piece tracing the club’s trajectory from “30 seconds from the title” to “who’s starting … More
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U.S. women’s soccer: Always look on the bright side of life
Sure, they lost 3-0. But they learned a lot, and the crowds keep coming out to see them even when … More
About this story: How this weekend could shape US Soccer’s long-term future
Reminder: I’m off Twitter for a while aside from automated stuff like this. And the next one. And the next … More
Winter Olympics 2018: Go old people!
I broke down the USA’s medal chances and found this: If the medal count is going over 30, count on … More
U.S. women and 60 Minutes: What we still don’t know
Yes, Carli Lloyd actually said the women’s team deserves to be paid more than the men. We still don’t know … More
It’s time to introduce a two-legged MLS Cup – with a twist | Sport | The Guardian
The single final is insufficient, and the two-leg final doesn’t reward the higher-seeded team for their regular-season performance. So why … More
Stats work against Cubs (and all regular-season wonders)
The Cubs had the best record in MLB this year, and enter the NL Championship Series as favorites – but … More
Compelling WoSo final — and just in time
It’s been a season of controversy, but Sunday’s NWSL final is a compelling matchup between a team of polished veterans … More
Carli Lloyd strikes another blow against USWNT’s old image
Carli Lloyd says she “doesn’t do drama.” And yet that’s her entire book. Indeed, it’s much of her career, and … More
Spirit dropped the ball, then Rapinoe dropped it again
My complex reaction to a wild night in which Spirit owner Bill Lynch tried to quiet Megan Rapinoe’s protests but … More