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And We’re Back
Happy New Year! As Larry David says in Curb Your Enthusiasm, the cutoff is Jan. 7 to say such a greeting. Seeing as the next newsletter doesn’t come out until after that date, I’ll say it again, Happy New Year!
Whether you partake in resolution making, vision board creating, or goal setting, this is the time to hit reset at the start of another year — an Olympic year, too. The women’s soccer team at The Athletic compiled a list of resolutions and expectations for ourselves and others. It boils down to:
- Finding balance
- Finding joy
- Embracing change
Groundbreak.
What will 2024 hold?
Meg Linehan: The scope of this job is pretty massive when you think about it: USWNT, NWSL (soon to be 14 teams), and trying to stay on top of international soccer. Last year, like all World Cup years, was a lesson/reminder for multi-tasking, so my resolution for 2024 is to approach the Olympics and the NWSL with more balance. Fortunately, the league is (finally) taking a break for a major tournament, which will make this much easier.
Steph Yang: I want to enjoy just watching soccer more. I have a very cool job but sometimes that can get a bit…
