Well, a series of posts earlier in this thread suggest that "Phallon" is not an effective solution to the teenage-toilet-humor problem -- but I'll admit that "Phall" probably isn't much better in this regard. How about "Phal" with only one "l," which looks a lot like the harmless name "Phil"? Or maybe it'll be best to stick with "PTJ" since she has too many damn names anyway.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce | First USWNT call-up!
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Klingon?
Sorry, no.
Fair enough
According to FBREF.com, PTJ's save percentage (91.3) currently leads the league among keepers who have played at least 3 matches. Among those who have played the same number of matches (6) or more games, Hannah Hampton's 83.3 is next best (also in 6 matches). Pretty good company, huh?
Of course, there are several keepers who have played one more game than these two, so the comparison isn't exactly head-to-head, but I'd say PTJ looks like our team MVP -- at least until the offense shows up.
Of course, there are several keepers who have played one more game than these two, so the comparison isn't exactly head-to-head, but I'd say PTJ looks like our team MVP -- at least until the offense shows up.
About fecking time.
That's great. Really pleased for her. She deserves it, she's been playing well since the start of the season.
In retrospect, it's hard to imagine how she's managed to fly under USWNT's radar for so long.
Even if she doesn't get on the field this time around, this could be the opportunity she needs to have a shot in the future. Casey Murphy has been looking like the heir-apparent to Alyssa Naeher for the last couple of years, but PTJ could potentially have a say in that. If nothing else she'll benefit from spending some time around Naeher, as she did by spending a year around Mary Earps.
Even if she doesn't get on the field this time around, this could be the opportunity she needs to have a shot in the future. Casey Murphy has been looking like the heir-apparent to Alyssa Naeher for the last couple of years, but PTJ could potentially have a say in that. If nothing else she'll benefit from spending some time around Naeher, as she did by spending a year around Mary Earps.
Well deserved, amazing from Phallon!
Gk coach Ian Willcock:
Regarding the scouting approach:
The whole interview here. Good stuff about Earps, goalies becoming superstars and idols, gk coaching, social media etc.
Regarding the scouting approach:
The whole interview here. Good stuff about Earps, goalies becoming superstars and idols, gk coaching, social media etc.
Good timing for PTJ: Alyssa Naeher just announced that she is retiring from USWNT after the upcoming pair of friendlies.
Nice background on Phallon's journey from junior football through college and her drive to keep getting better.
She's becoming a FF legend as well 
Smart choice, Phallon, smart choice.
Well deserved. I'd go as far as to say she's almost got Player of the Season on a lock as well, unless the attack goes on a barnstorming run in the new year.
Sounds right. She's been a consistently high performer this season.
Great FF option as well
Great FF option as well
35% of the votes. 25% Clinton, George 22% and Janssen 18%.
I've finally put her into my FF team to negate those above me. I took a risk earlier that did not work out, but I've now seen sense.
Fully deserved recognition. She's ace.
Fully deserved recognition. She's ace.
It's a bit of fun. Fair play to her.
Wild thinking about the GK luxury we had last year when she couldn’t get a look in
I'm not a fan of this expected stuff, but what I take from those stats is that our defence has been excellent and PTJ has performed when needed?
Here's a simpler, more traditional statistic: PTJ's save percentage of 93.9 (!) leads the WSL and is 10+ points better than van Domselaar's 83.3 and Hampton's 83.0.
See, I can live with that - actual stats as opposed to expected stats. Very impressive figures.