Howler’s Guide To The 2018 NWSL Playoffs
As we noted last month in our summer round-up, the 2018 NWSL season has been a wild ride. Two teams folded in the offseason, with one of…
Articles by Bridget Gordon
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The Weight of Expectations
by Bridget Gordon Day 16 During the World Cup, Howler will feature a different writer each day sharing thoughts on the day’s action. Today, Bridget Gordon ponders…
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Entrenchment wins the USSF presidential election, but much remains uncertain in American soccer
Winners and losers from the US Soccer presidential election.
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The end of the Boston Breakers highlights the conflict between owners and fans
The handling of the Boston Breakers' demise serves as another reminder that club owners and fans often have opposing interests.
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The mixed-up battle to determine the purpose of American soccer media
Some think soccer journalists in America are uncritical cheerleaders and others say they're trolls tarnishing the game, but should there be a unified purpose for American soccer…
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Man City drop their invincibility cloak, but plenty of magic still remains
One loss doesn't make this Man City team any less remarkable.
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Football Manager 2018 includes gay players, but in a world that doesn’t really exist
A video game famed for its realism and attention to detail misses the mark in its attempt to represent gay footballers.
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AFC Wimbledon, MK Dons, and the tyranny of decorum
The EFL is unhappy that Wimbledon won't let them forget an irreparable mess that they created.
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Cybersecurity tips and tricks for the FA ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Some helpful advice for the FA amidst growing concerns over their cyber safety.
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The Cask Of Philippe Coutinho
The Coutinho transfer saga, as told by Edgar Allen Poe.
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A brief recap of some of the strangest moments in a supremely bizarre summer transfer window
Plus a recap of what you might have missed this week from your friends at Howler.
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Houston Dynamo turn stadium into hurricane relief hub
The devastation of Hurricane Harvey brings up questions of what sports teams that have benefited from public funding should do to return the favor to a community…