Lloyd’s Message To Smith After Getting Knocked Out Of The World Cup (And Marta’s Speech Too)

Penalty kicks are the worst.  You play the full game. Then you play the extra time. And if you still don’t have a winner, you basically start flipping coins.  Brutal.  The US Women’s National Team got knocked out of the World Cup.  On penalties.  Brutal, brutal, painstakingly brutal.  There’s important soccer strategy takes - but … Continue reading Lloyd’s Message To Smith After Getting Knocked Out Of The World Cup (And Marta’s Speech Too)

Podcast Of The Week: Women’s World Cup Podcasts

The Women’s World Cup is underway. Which means I’m overly excited, sleep deprived, and daydreaming about trips to Australia and New Zealand.  Since my podcast consumption will be hampered by soccer-related podcasts for the next month or so, I might as well share some of my favorites to follow through the tournament: Quick intro to … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Women’s World Cup Podcasts

Soccer Star Lucy Bronze’s Letter To Herself

I’m endlessly fascinated by how people at the top of their game keep going.  Lucy Bronze is an English Women’s Soccer legend, and she shared this letter she wrote to herself before England’s dramatic win against Spain in the 2022 Euros.  It’s full of reminders about how she uses the hardest parts of life for … Continue reading Soccer Star Lucy Bronze’s Letter To Herself