Thanks for all the memories, Verne Lundquist. One of the truly great broadcasters of my life.

Believe it or not, 45 years ago he was a sideline reporter on ABC's North American Soccer League broadcasts. Here he is with Johan Cruyff:

youtube.com/watch?v=JW8UrT…

They should be enshrined in the National Soccer HOF and it’s not up for debate.

'It was going to happen. Now, how we react to that—that's going to be the key.'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reflects on a disappointing 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Spare a thought for Kingsley Coman. Poor guy.

Hate that it was against us but credit where it’s due

I still believe. Until the end I believe. I WANT to believe. If you fear being hurt or disappointed, you’re voluntarily sacrificing joy. Not in our hands alone, but in every great story their are twists, turns, stumbles & successes. It’s about the RESPONSE! But I always believe.

Emma Hayes’s Chelsea losing today is the same as Vic Akers’s Arsenal, Geno’s UCONN, the USWNT, UNC Women’s Soccer…

When you set a standard that high, you:

1) show others what’s possible
2) challenge them to get there
3) lose as a result of your commitment to elevating the game

Martinelli for Jesus, Trossard to the middle.

Marta winner on Friday.

Barbra lands to THIS welcome on Sunday.

4 games in, no defeats (albeit 3 draws).

Keep your eyes on what’s happening in Orlando 💜

Chelsea's exit from the #WomensFACup confirms that, for the first time in a decade since Liverpool's 2014 WSL title, a club that isn't Arsenal/Chelsea/Man City is now going to win a major women's trophy in England this season.
Those three clubs have won 27 in a row between them.

Only rooting for PTJ to become an FA Cup Champion now.

Cat just tried to score an olimpico to tie this game. I love that level of audacity from her and for us. Still think she will score or create an equalizer in the time remaining.