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7 days ago
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Inside England's Euro 2025 Champions Parade
It's time to say goodbye to the 'summer of soccer' because what's that on the horizon? Yes, the return of the NWSL. On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan have their feelings heard on the finals of Women's Euro 2025 and Women's Africa Cup of Nations, as well as hear from Charlotte Harpur who was amongst all the fun outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday when England paraded its Euros trophy in front of 65,000 people. From Burna Boy and Sarina Wiegman, to what the legacy of the Lionesses's back-to-back trophies will be? It's the ultimate final chapter to a historic summer. Then, it's time to turn the focus to the NWSL. As the league's summer break concludes, Tamerra and Meg answer all the biggest questions and discuss the major talking points ahead of the first weekend of games. Can anyone catch the Kansas City Current? Will Mia Fishel or Sveindis Jónsdóttir have the bigger impact? How will Racing Louisville build on a strong first half to make the playoffs for the first time?
New York Times
17-07-2025
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- New York Times
2025 MLS Archive Collection kit reviews and rankings: '90s vibes and orcas
Adidas' MLS Archive Collection is back with a second set of retro-inspired third kits for 10 teams across the league. The Archive Collection was first introduced last year with kits for Inter Miami, LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, the LA Galaxy, and Portland Timbers, harkening back to the early days of MLS, whether those teams existed at that time or not. Advertisement Once again, the Archive Collection includes not just kits, but matching jackets and Gazelle shoes. And since each jersey features team names where the front-of-shirt sponsors usually reside, those brands have been relegated to the back of the jersey, below the numbers. So what's the verdict on the latest batch of retro MLS kits? Meg Linehan and Brooks Peck share their thoughts on each one, as well as their picks for the three best of the bunch. Meg: Columbus understood the assignment. Old badge, classic look, solid launch video that embraces all the local touches you need for a heritage kit. The thing about all of these Archive kits is that the old school '90s/early aughts design choices were so specific and memorable that they absolutely knock the clean, modern rebrands out. Also next time I'm in Columbus, the Crew launch video sold me on a trip to this laundromat/dive bar/music venue situation they've got going on. It's more than a feeling…It's a love for the Black & Gold that transcends generations 🖤💛 — The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 16, 2025 Brooks: Yeah, the Adidas template design of this and the D.C. United shirt take me back. This isn't my favorite of the bunch, but it's an excellent reason to revisit Pablo Maurer's incredible search for the three models in the Crew's original badge. Brooks: FC Dallas began its life as the Dallas Burn, an identity that is brought back in all its mid-'90s glory for the purposes of this kit. This is a really solid execution, but I mainly fear everyone involved is getting my hopes up with that fire-breathing stallion badge. You see, back in the day, the Dallas Burn had the league's largest-ever live animal mascot: Islamico, a horse from a local Medieval Times restaurant that would gallop around with a knight on its back. The original Islamico passed several years ago, however, so maybe the club can introduce Son of Islamico whenever they wear this kit? Please? Advertisement Meg: Dallas made a fairly big design call to make the dominant jersey color black, rather than red, to reverse the stripe colors. Fortunately, I think this works in hitting more of a homage rather than direct throwback — and it makes it a little easier to wear for the everyday fan. Brooks: Predominantly black shirts in the Texas summer heat: What could go wrong? Meg: Seattle might have the most fun kit of the bunch, but for me, Minnesota won this round of the Archive kits. I'll admit, this is inconsistent logic on my part, because I do think the time period clubs should be aiming for is the late '90s/early aughts look, but gosh, this is a beauty that references decades of history. The Kicks-esque script and the throwback Loon in the corner — this is all Loons, all the time. And bonus points for United shooting on film as part of their launch, too. This one lights up all the parts of my brain that loves the feel of classic American soccer design. Brooks: I agree, this one is great in all facets. Very wearable, fun details, and encapsulates a whole bunch of history rather than just one moment in time. Meg: Honestly, it's an upgrade from the original Reebok '96 kits. I did laugh at this line in their press release: 'The kit draws inspiration from 1990s soccer culture with a clean and minimal design.' It's not doing a ton, but I love a green kit and I love a collar, so if nothing else, Colorado's got me there. Brooks: I'm not sure this is an upgrade on the originals, but this is a great shade of green (and a color that's probably more fitting than the team's current color scheme) and the whole package comes together to give off a perfectly '90s American soccer vibe, which tends to double as a '90s summer camp feel. The disappointment here for me is that I don't see Rapid Man anywhere on it. I'm deducting points for that. Advertisement Meg: Nashville went solely for vibes rather than trying to nod at any particular soccer history, which is where the concept of the MLS x Adidas Archives approach tends to fall apart. If a team is still relatively new, how do you tell a story about its history? The '96 clubs have the obvious advantage here (though not all managed to take advantage of this head start…stay tuned) so I suppose I respect Nashville's energy here. I've got this one down in my notes as 'perfectly fine and a little silly' (thanks to the denim texture on the shorts), but woof, the acting in their launch video was a real test for me. Brooks: I like the font on the 'Nashville' across the chest, but it gives it more of a '70s or '80s vibe than mid-'90s one, and it clashes with the very modern Nashville SC badge. Meg, as you said, this concept is hard for teams that didn't exist in the time period they're harkening back to. There may not be a perfect way to solve for that, but at least invent a retro badge to fit with the theme (it just means more merchandising possibilities!). Brooks: I don't dislike this one, it just looks too much like a Sounders kit for me to identify it with Charlotte. The crown badge is great and the collar works, but yeah…it's a Sounders kit. Meg: This did send me on a research spiral about the Carolina Lightnin' (of the defunct American Soccer League in the early '80s), and the colors are a clear reference here. But where I think Minnesota's historical references work, Charlotte's feels like the design hedged its bets a little. Why not put Carolina on the front, instead of Charlotte? Design-wise, this doesn't feel like it's from a previous decade all that much. It's a decent jersey, but not one that feels like it actually nailed the mission. Meg: D.C.'s crest has gone through a number of changes over the course of the team's history, and the club has come up with a new minimalist approach to the eagle for their archive kit. I've been trying to come up with a more polite way to say this, but have failed, so here goes — for DCU, there's always a part of my brain going, 'Crest or historical artifact from the losing side of WWII?' I can't help it! That said, D.C.'s another team that fully leveraged their history to make the most of this kit — and all of the referenced championship year jerseys were pretty simple affairs. Staying simple, elevating with some gold and opting for the team name on this front help make D.C.'s offering feel more timeless than many of the others. Brooks: Understated, but it works for D.C. Their video won me over, so I'm on board with this. Our Legacy. Etched in the Archives. Shop Now: — D.C. United (@dcunited) July 16, 2025 Meg: I do think they won the unofficial launch video competition. Brooks: Best MLS Third Kit Launch Video needs to be a category at the Academy Awards already. Brooks: The orca! Before the Sounders joined MLS, they had a quintessentially '90s American soccer badge featuring an orca that is a spectacular relic of its time. The shirt itself is basically an Adidas version of a mid-'90s Nike Sounders shirt and even though the sleeve design looks like something off an old paper cup, it's apparently a blend of waves and an exploding star design. Also, this is a rare one where the sleeve sponsor, which depicts a salmon, fits with the whole vibe. Advertisement Meg: Deeply unclear why the launch video is all skateboarders when clearly this was crying out for an aquarium visit or the like. That said, that has zero impact on how perfect the vibes are for this kit. This one is an instant pick-up, conversation starter level jersey. Meg: Oh, Revs. I wanted so much better for you. While other teams managed to mix their historical references with modern touches for kits that have heritage without being exact replicas, the Revolution's attempt feels like a photocopy completely devoid of the actual soul of the original. I'm glad to see the Revolution wordmark back in a font that defies modern taste, but any throwback without the '96 badge — affectionately known as the 'crayon flag' — makes zero sense. If other teams can fully revert to former names, the original crest could easily make a cameo on the third kit. At the end of the day, the bland, modern design instincts won for the Revs archive kit. I've been mad about this all day! Brooks: I don't mind the shirt itself, I think it captures the time period they were going for even if it's not something I would wear. But yeah, to not have the old badge is a major issue. New England's actual 1996 kits were amazing. They should have mimicked those a bit more closely. Brooks: This one screams 'chugging a Jolt Cola just before watching a professional roller hockey game' and I think it's wonderful. I appreciate that the design specifically tries to channel 'the chaos and color of the original Clash,' according to the club, which it absolutely does. There are too many bland soccer kits in the world and this one is anything but that. Meg: Agreed — it's like the spirit of the '90s took physical form and is grabbing you by the shoulders screaming in your face. It also feels like the exact opposite of the Quakes' very stoic black and blue color combo. I would never wear this, but I deeply respect the energy. Meg: Consensus! Brooks: Yes, congrats to Minnesota and Seattle, you win the 2025 MLS Archive Collection. We need to create a trophy in the shape of a VHS tape for this. (All images: Adidas)
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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David Jones with the 2 Pt
Everything You Need To Know About Euro 2025 | Full Time Podcast Welcome to Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about the tournament. With the help of The Athletic's Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling and Charlotte Harpur the crew breaks down every group - from A to D - with expert analysis on the favorites, the contenders, the dark horses, the breakout stars, the narratives that need busting, and what could define this summer's action. Will England defend their title? Can Wales disrupt the 'group of death'? Are Spain truly way ahead of the chasing pack? Why is this Sweden's last dance? 56:53 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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09-07-2025
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Jeremy Jones gets it to go at the buzzer
Everything You Need To Know About Euro 2025 | Full Time Podcast Welcome to Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about the tournament. With the help of The Athletic's Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling and Charlotte Harpur the crew breaks down every group - from A to D - with expert analysis on the favorites, the contenders, the dark horses, the breakout stars, the narratives that need busting, and what could define this summer's action. Will England defend their title? Can Wales disrupt the 'group of death'? Are Spain truly way ahead of the chasing pack? Why is this Sweden's last dance? 56:53 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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08-07-2025
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How to follow NWSL players this summer. Plus: A jubilant Euro 2025 host
Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is 's weekly women's soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. As a Shel Silverstein poem starts: 'When the light turns green, you go. When the light turns red, you stop.' But what do you do when the light turns green with the silhouette of your favorite football queen? Keep reading to find out. Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin — welcome to Full Time! Advertisement Summer Soccerfest NWSL players go abroad We are in the thick of the European Championship, with an entire round of the group stage gone. It has not disappointed, but we are just getting started. NWSL fans need not fret too much over the summer break, because several of the league's players are traversing the globe with their national teams. The Euros kicked off July 2, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on July 5 and Copa America Femenina starts Friday. Eighteen NWSL players are enjoying a European summer, with 11 of 16 nations in the Euros using talent from the American league. That's triple the NWSL players who competed in the tournament in 2022. Advertisement WAFCON features eight NWSL players representing three different countries: Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia. The players in that tournament are competing for an increased winner's prize of $1 million, double what it was in 2022. In Ecuador, Copa América Femenina features 11 NWSL players representing three countries: Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela. And yes, one of those players is the unretired, ageless wonder Marta. You can read about all 37 players and how to watch them in Tamerra and Melanie's rundown. Top moments of the Euros Twenty-four games in 12 days is a lot to keep track of. Luckily, we have a team of reporters and a Slack channel full of chatter to catch you up. Here are just a few of our favorite Euros moments: Advertisement 💬 Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema let out a guttural roar and pointed to the sky after scoring her 100th goal for the country, joining her teammates to make the sign 'Viv 100' with their fingers afterward. 💬 After absorbing England's front-footedness at the start of their game, France wingers Delphine Cascarino and Sandy Baltimore outpaced England's backline. Marie-Antoinette Katoto is a rather stoic player, but the broad smile on her face as her teammates piled onto her after scoring the opening goal made clear how special the moment was as France defeated England 2-1. 💬 Earlier today, Portugal and Italy kept the fight alive in Group B with a hard-fought 1-1 draw. It featured a golazo from Italy's all-time leading scorer Cristiana Girelli, 35, a disallowed Portugal goal and a late equalizer from Diana Gomes. It's not over yet for the group topped by Spain and Italy for now. WAFCON trio of goals Women's AFCON only officially got underway Saturday, but three NWSL players have already scored in pretty banger-ific fashion. Here's Tamerra's take on the first few games: Advertisement 'Reigning NWSL Championship MVP Barbra Banda scored 58 seconds into Zambia's opening game against Morocco. Twenty-six minutes later, Banda was in vintage form, collecting the ball at midfield with her chest while absorbing pressure and playing a deliciously timed ball through to Bay FC striker Racheal Kundanandji, who slid it cleanly to the back of the net. 'Morocco weren't to be counted out, though, and rallied from behind to level the score to 2-2 by game's end. 'On Sunday, the Bay contingent kept rolling. Six-time African Women's Player of the Year and 'agba baller' Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring account for Nigeria's Super Falcons with a flick of her head off a free kick.' Meg's Corner: The hostess with the mostest I can't be the only one tuning into the Euros from home, sighing wistfully at all that beautiful b-roll of picturesque towns with towering mountains in the background, wishing I were on the ground, ready to complain about the summer heat and gorge myself on live tournament football and Swiss chocolate. Advertisement Despite the distance, the afternoon games on the East Coast have thoroughly entertained, especially Switzerland's 2-0 victory over Iceland, which has now kept the host country's dreams of reaching the knockouts for the first time alive. To earn it, they'll have to face off against Finland — arguably the best team in Group A so far — on Thursday. And for all the questions about Switzerland hosting this tournament and what it may mean for the country in terms of legacy, there can be no doubt that the locals have shown their loyalty. Swiss supporters turned up in the thousands for the fan walk to the match in Bern, along with another 2,000 Icelandic fans, setting a new record for the largest fan walk in the tournament's history. (Just look at this sea of red.) 'You really change a country if you host it properly,' former Switzerland Football Association head of women's football Tatjana Haenni told , who saw purpose in building a strategy without relying on Switzerland's results. The last two Euro hosts went on to win it all; Switzerland's expectations are nowhere near that. But Sunday's win may help provide a path for Switzerland to prove itself as a footballing nation and a host country with a proper atmosphere and a plan for the future of the women's game. 🎧 From Basel to Zurich, 'Full Time Euros' and its panel of experts, takes you inside Euro 2025 from Switzerland. Advertisement Need to Know Lily Yohannes lands in Lyon U.S. women's national team midfielder Lily Yohannes officially signed with OL Lyonnes today. We previously reported the agreement between Ajax and Lyonnes over the 18-year-old on July 1. The deal runs through 2028. She will play for new head coach Jonathan Giraldez, who most recently led the Washington Spirit in NWSL. Both clubs are owned by businesswoman Michele Kang. She joins fellow USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert, who signed with the club last week from Paris Saint-Germain, fullback Ashley Lawrence from Chelsea, former Barcelona winger Ingrid Engen, winger Jule Brand from Wolfsburg and striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto from PSG. Advertisement Read more about Yohannes and her growing career here. Women's soccer remembers Diogo Jota Another moment that will last from this Euros was Portugal's first game against Spain after the tragic news of Diogo Jota's death. Before the match, a placard was unfurled in the stands that read, 'You took the name of Portugal beyond borders. Now it's our turn to raise your name.' The banner honored former Liverpool and Portugal forward, Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, who passed away following a car crash in the early hours of Thursday in Spain. Jota had just married his long-time girlfriend 10 days earlier. Advertisement Every Euro 2025 game has since observed a moment of silence for the brothers. Around the world, players have taken to mimicking Jota's famous video game celebration to honor the Premier League champion. During Nigeria's 3-0 win over Tunisia in WAFCON, former Liverpool player Rinsola Babajide used the celebration after scoring the team's second goal. What to Watch Summer tournaments galore With so many games going on, we can't tell you to watch all of them, but these tournaments are capable of surprise bangers like Portugal-Italy and Spain-Belgium proved today. 📺 England vs. Netherlands England have their backs against the wall, while the Netherlands are coming off the high of beating Wales and seeing Miedema reach a century of goals. It's a must-win for both teams. Advertisement 📺 Zambia vs. Senegal You'll have to get a second screen, but this matchup has quite the firepower with Senegal coming off a 4-0 win over DR Congo and Zambia looking to build momentum from a closely contested 2-2 draw with Morocco. We know Banda can score. The question is just how many. 📺 Ecuador vs. Uruguay While Sunday's game between Brazil and Venezuela might be more intriguing on the field, this one has a few strong storylines to follow. Ecuador, the hosts, face a Uruguay team that reportedly refused to train, protesting their federation and demanding better conditions. Full Time First Looks A moment for Wales: Euro 2025 is Wales Women's first major tournament. Although the Netherlands spoiled the party, it was a major milestone for the nation, which played in front of just five people in 2021. Megan was there to capture the singing, tears and even smiles. Advertisement Closer review: England forward Alessia Russo's opening goal against France was disallowed for a marginal offside ruling on Beth Mead. It was a decision England's head coach described as a 'huge surprise' — so what exactly happened, and why didn't the goal stand? explains. Light the way: As Meg mentioned, Switzerland has fully embraced the Euros this summer, breaking records off the field and finding success on it. That passion goes all the way up to the traffic lights. In Basel, where the final will take place, officials installed 12 alternate pedestrian crossing lights that feature a footballer kicking a ball when on green. 📫 Love Full Time? These stories can also be found on Yahoo's women's sports hub, in partnership with Also, check out our other newsletters. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Advertisement NWSL, Full Time Newsletter 2025 The Athletic Media Company
