DON'T MASK IT! Ex-Arsenal keeper opens up on autism. Ex-Arsenal academy player speaks about her autism, and the environment now helping her thrive as a senior player.

Former #Arsenal academy GK Maddison Millington-Stanbury began her senior career with #OxfordUnited this season.

She speaks openly about being autistic to help others feel welcome in the sport.

Read my insightful interview with Maddison, here:
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#woso

USWNT vs Japan series: 5 takeaways The USWNT played the Queens of Asia in this international break. Three games in two weeks left some unforgettable moments.

The USWNT played Japan THREE TIMES. However, each game was special. Why?
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Is this on? 🎙️

It is with great pleasure to inform you that I have a mic!

Huge shoutout to Thorns Season Ticket holder, Christian Torimino, who contributed for this to happen.

Stay tuned. A better audio quality is coming to The Rose City Breakdown podcast 🌹 #BAONPDX

Minnesota United FC: 2 (2.37 xG)
vs
Portland Timbers FC: 0 (1.54 xG)

#MINvPOR | #MNUFC | #RCTID | #MLS | 🤖⚽

SASH Session, April 2026: WUSA 2001 — The Game That Launched Women's Pro Soccer YouTube video by Society for American Soccer History

It was 25 years this week (yesterday!) that the world's first fully professional women's league kicked off. Woso history nerds will enjoy the presentation I did recently for the Society of American Soccer Historians (@SASH):

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Bay FC defender Brooklyn Courtnall withdraws from CANWNT camp due to injury Canadian defender Brooklyn Courtnall will miss camp with Canada.

The international break is upon us and we have news from the Canadian camp: Bay FC defender Brooklyn Courtnall had to withdraw due to a minor injury.
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Chicago Stars’ defender Sam Angel moves to Boston Legacy on loan Defender Sam Angel will spend her spring in Boston.

This international break started with a move! This includes Chicago Stars' Sam Angel moving to Boston. 👀
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 3 (3.01 xG)
vs
Portland Timbers FC: 2 (0.53 xG)

#VANvPOR | #VWFC | #RCTID | #MLS | 🤖⚽

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Cool stat by Opta: "Olivia Moultrie set up three chances for teammates in Portland’s win over Kansas City. Since the start of the 2024 season, Moultrie has recorded 98 chances created for teammates, 11 more than any other player in the NWSL in that time (Debinha – 87)."

#BAONPDX

The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns down KC Current 2-0 & NC Courage preview @Phuocerman YouTube video by Melina Melinae

Want more analysis? If you haven't already, you can check the latest episode of The Rose City Breakdown

#BAONPDX
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A loss and a win for the Thorns. How did that happen? A look into analyzing the Thorns' tactics and outcomes in their first double game week of the season.

The Thorns play this afternoon but if you want to check how they threaded their win against Kansas City Current, you can go here:

#BAONPDX
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The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns down KC Current 2-0 & NC Courage preview @Phuocerman YouTube video by Melina Melinae

Want to see more analysis? Do not forget to check our latest episode of the Rose City Breakdown, where more clips from the match against Kansas City Current are included #BAONPDX
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I want to see how much she develops this season.

Interesting from Cassandra Bogere vs Kansas. Look at her acting as a decoy to open the space for Sophia Wilson to receive the ball and later get a free kick. 👀 #BAONPDX #KCBABY

Video: NWSL

We had a blast doing a guest stint this week! Check it out for more of a preview of this week's matchup against the Courage!

The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns down KC Current 2-0 & NC Courage preview @Phuocerman YouTube video by Melina Melinae

We have a brand new episode of the Rose City Breakdown!

We analyze the game against the Kansas City Current and preview the upcoming match against the North Carolina Courage.

Also, it includes another edition of "Melina's corner."

#BAONPDX

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Utah Royals midfielder Madison Hammond once felt doubt. Now, she only feels empowerment Hammond discusses her big move to the Utah Royals, the family that always shows up, and being “one of one” in the NWSL.

My new article for SBNation featuring an interview w Madison Hammond is up :) super proud of this one!

“For so much time to have passed and to still be one of one, it means a lot to me... to represent my community and to be the person that has a voice to speak up.”

www.sbnation.com/soccer/11081...

NWSL Matchday 4: 7 top moments and takeaways What were the highlights in week 4 in NWSL? We tell you all about it here.

Too many matches in one week? Still, the NWSL always delivers moments you don't want to miss. Here's the best from week 4.

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How exactly will the WNBA expansion draft work for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo? The Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo will begin building their 2026 rosters next week via the WNBA expansion draft.

The Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo will begin building their 2026 rosters next week via the WNBA expansion draft.

What about this steal (recovery) and through pass by Cassandra Bogere? #BAONPDX

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Match Preview & Discussion Thread: Portland Thorns vs Kansas City Current The Thorns play their third match in eight days at home against the KC Current. Here's your preview and place to discuss the game!

Portland plays in a little more than one hour and here's the preview for the match against Kansas City Current.

Will they get KC Babied or will they thorn them up? #BAONPDX
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NWSL matchday three: six memorable moments Did you miss the games on Wednesday? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are the top moments from week 3 in the NWSL.

NWSL Matchday 4 starts today?! If you missed matchday 3, we got you covered. 😉
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Utah Royals’ KK Ream (ACL) placed on season-ending injury list Forward KK Ream has been placed in the season-ending injury list after tearing her ACL in training.

Bad news for the Royals: KK Ream tore her ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
#WeAreTheSwarm | #BetterTogether
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Liga MX Femenil: Where we left off? A heated Clásico between América and Chivas, Diana Ordóñez complains for fans leaving the stadium, Mazatlán is in the top 10 and the controversy for cuestionable refeering doesn’t stop.

Heads up: your weekly dose of Liga MX Femenil is here again.
Find out what's been going on with some of the teams before week 14 opens tonight with the big clash between Tigres and Club América. #NuestroFutFem
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NWSL Matchday 2: Top moments Did you enjoy the games last weekend? We had upsets, miracles and milestones reached.

NWSL week 3 starts today but before that, let's review week 2's top moments. We had red cards, milestones reached and NWSL After Dark.
#BAONPDX
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The Portland Thorns said "Hold my beer" and beat Seattle, playing with only nine players. How did they do it? A tactical analysis of the Thorns' legendary shorthanded victory over Seattle

My analysis piece on the Thorns win against Seattle is out. #BAONPDX
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The Portland Thorns said "Hold my beer" and beat Seattle, playing with only nine players. How did they do it? A tactical analysis of the Thorns' legendary shorthanded victory over Seattle

My analysis piece on the Thorns win against Seattle is out. #BAONPDX
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Marie Müller, I missed you. #BAONPDX

Wow, thank you!

Are the 57 clearances made by the Portland Thorns a new league record, @keepernotes.bsky.social?

(image: Opta)