Middle-aged former coach and soccer administrator who found his niche in reality-based sports fiction.

Ships I back:

Sam Mewis/Abby Dahlkemper
Kristie Mewis/Steph McCaffrey
Christen Press/Julie Johnston
Lindsey Horan/Emily Sonnett
Sonnett/Kelley O'Hara
Press/O'Hara

Pairs I don't ship:

Preath
Krashlyn
Female athlete/male athlete (current or former)

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  • Milwaukee, WI
  • JoinedJune 20, 2017


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backseatgaffer backseatgaffer Feb 02, 2025 08:45PM
Well, I'm finally on the writing train again with a somewhat timely story called "Four Sides of the Net", encapsulating the fight to succeed Alyssa Naeher as the USWNT's starting goalkeeper.
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Four Sides Of The Net by backseatgaffer
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