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I am extricating myself from the dead horse flogging, having done enough of it myself.

This is a disspirited team that has all but given up on the season.

The Prez of Soccer/GM and the HC aren't up to the job.

Ownership hasn't yet shown us that they're willing to make any bold moves.

This isn't going to change until ownership removes the Prez of Soccer/GM and we have a proper global search for the next HC.

If ownership does not step forward soon, and it allows this slide to continue without making the beginnings of obviously needed changes, then they won't continue to have my money in 2025.

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It's your money, so ultimately your call, but given renewals start soon, I think it's worth thinking, "What changes do they make that will make me feel better about 2025"

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Had company over for the second half so I didn’t post through it, but hachi machi, with each sub the Thorns lost more and more offensive firepower until they could barely progress onto the Wave’s side of the field, nothing but lobbing it up and praying it came down at a teammate’s feet (narrator: “it didn’t”). They were a visible mess with no structure whatsoever going either direction, Thornado called it a scrimmage with everyone freewheeling out there and that couldn’t be more accurate, just rec league nonsense out there. Even after Soph’s goal nobody really looked happy about it, just kinda resigned, and that was less than 30 minutes in! I’m always inclined to be patient and give folks time to work through a bad spell, but the team seems to be actively getting worse with each week (Washington being a bit of an exception I suppose, though not enough of one that it resulted in a win), this one was a real stinker.

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Someone described Gales coaching and setup similar to a youth team and it’s so extremely accurate.

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I will continue to not blame any players until there is a new coach. There play has become predictable. The spacing is still poor. I'll even say that there is too much standing around. (Who is doing the work to make themselves available to be the second alternative to receive a pass?) Decision making and execution too slow.

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Sep 19·edited Sep 19

Remember all the bright optimism we had about the post-Paulson future?

This is it, folks.

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I do think the 12 months when Paulson was an absentee owner is going to turn out to be quite damaging tbh

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Beyond absentee. He was actively spiteful.

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Right at the time when Washington, Gotham, and Orlando started to "go"

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The shit show continues. The ownership better start paying attention before they lose the fans. They need to clean house, period.

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They play like the entire match is garbage minutes.

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Maybe players are crying for help

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They sure don’t look happy out there…maybe they’re trying to send a message

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I know it's unlikely that the Bhathals will call in a hit on the same day they announce their new WNBA franchise, but seriously how long will it be until they send some heads rolling?

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At what point, do you acknowledge the shortcomings and clean house? My guess is they wait until the end of the year

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Well, there are 6 more regular season games and 2 more CONCACAF W games between now and November 1. If they happen to make the playoffs, this goes until after Election Day.

Can they really play this out for another 7 weeks and 4 home matches?

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Could see a snowball effect with the whole investment in PDX going wrong if not careful.

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Honestly these performances are getting so bad I'm losing interest in even watching.

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I have taken to watching other NWSL games that are of interest. Just can't take watching this team anymore. I have already listed my tickets for next home match on seatgeek. Normally would rearrange schedule to fit in every game but at this point........

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Living on the east coast, it's getting hard to justify watching these games that don't start until 10p.

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Please, please, please, tell me why the Thorns can be counted on to cough up the ball near the penalty box once every game.

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Five in a row now.

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1 win in 6 in all comps. 2 wins in the last 10 games against other NWSL teams in all comps.

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You're right - I spoke too soon. They had the W against Club América in there, which I forgot about because it was non-league (like this game). Last 6 games overall are 1-5-0 though.

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In terms of progression from the group: Have to hope América and Wave draw, and/or the Thorns win big against Santa Fe and Vancouver.

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Y’all I can’t watch D’Aquila play this sport anymore lol

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i forgot her and Spaanstra were playing second half.

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I only saw either of them when they were turning the ball over

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Spaanstra did make one nice pass unfortunately it was to D’Aquilla

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Lol

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A lot to see really.

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It's true lmao

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This is absolutely rock bottom. Nothing will work until Rob leaves. Absolutely dreadful.

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Pretty sure it's gonna get worse.

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I think that's right. I smell a home loss to Utah coming.

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Killer Instinct

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Sep 19·edited Sep 19

"Concerning night for Lorne Donaldson."

Oh shit, does Karina have the ability to fire Donaldson? If so, then why doesn't she fire Gale?

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The CONCACAF commentators are always terrible.

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this coach is absolutely cooked. if you want to salvage anything from this season he's got to go now

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Yeah. I think Matt Potter is available, thanks to Cami Ashton's hair trigger.

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Whatever his "message" is, it's not working. You don't lose a game like that if it is.

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Do you realize how badly Coffey's vouching for Ken has aged?

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Can someone tell Muller that shot doesn’t work in this league?

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