Blair Newman

Write for The Equalizer. Guardian Top 100 panelist. Scouted for SPFL teams. PFSA Level 2: Talent ID, Technical scouting. More active where the sky is blue

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"The presence of Purce and Reiten on the flanks has also enabled others to play their best soccer."

Blair Newman (@thesecondball) discusses the unique playing style of @GothamFC, led by Midge Purce and Guro Reiten up top.

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@LUFCwomen Congratulations on a great career. What a player. So versatile, athletic, a leader and a team player. Leeds through and through, it won't be possible to replace her but wishing her the very best. A legend!

[Leeds United Women @LUFCwomen]

🤍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮!
#LUFCW star Olivia Smart has announced her retirement from football upon the completion of the 2025/26 campaign

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Kansas City has allowed 13 goals across six matches. Last year, the Current gave up 13 goals all season.

@thesecondball breaks down the Current's defensive woes this season under coach Chris Armas.

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The Portland @ThornsFC have scored eight goals so far this #NWSL season, thanks to performances from Reilyn Turner, Pietra Tordin & Sophia Wilson.

As @thesecondball writes, Thorns coach Robert Vilahamn wants more from his strikers.

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"The Houston Dash... are a serious, competitive force for the first time in a while." 👀

@thesecondball details the resurgence of the Dash, thanks to coach Fabrice Gautrat and new additions like Leah Klenke, Kat Rader and Linda Ullmark.

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