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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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<p>Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.</p>


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Abigail Segel

A photo of Christen Press and Tobin Heath as they sit on the set of their show, the RE-CAP show, and discuss the USWNT tie with Portugal.

The RE-CAP show

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Tobin Heath And Christen Press Offer A Dose Of Sanity This World Cup

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2-time FIFA World Cup Winner and investor in NJ/NY Gotham FC emcees the World Cup Send Off for the players going to represent their countries in the 2023 FIFA World Cup after the National Women's Soccer League Match between the Chicago Red Stars and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena on June 25, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.

Chicago Red Stars v NJ/NY Gotham FC

Carli Lloyd Somehow Finds Invalid Criticism For Team That Did Everything Wrong

ST PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 26: Carli Lloyd #10 of United States warms up before the start of the game against Korea Republic at Allianz Field on October 26, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. United States defeated Korea Republic 6-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Korea Republic v United States

Carli Lloyd, What Are You Even Talking About?


<p>Claire Watkins is a musician and writer living in Chicago, IL.</p>


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Claire Watkins

United States v Australia: Bronze Medal Match Women’s Football – Olympics: Day 13

Carli Lloyd Was A Self-Contained Superstar

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