PALM DESERT, Calif. — Bronny James arrived at his press convention Sunday night time wanting subdued.

Perhaps a tad disenchanted.

Or annoyed.

That will be trigger for Los Angeles Lakers followers to be ok with LeBron James’ son after after the well-known NBA rookie missed his solely shot, had 4 turnovers in 13 minutes and … made outstanding historical past.

Bronny and LeBron grew to become the primary father and son in NBA historical past to play in the identical sport. They took the court docket collectively firstly of the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason sport towards the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Enviornment. After the sport, LeBron referred to as it “a second I will always remember.”

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However Bronny knew it was the mistaken time to have fun, even on his twentieth birthday. At the very least not in public.

Throughout a four-minute stretch on the ground along with his father, Bronny had three turnovers, a foul and missed his solely shot. Within the Lakers’ preseason opener Friday, Bronny shot 1-for-6 from the ground, but additionally had a game-high three blocks.

“He is powerful,” Lakers star large man Anthony Davis stated. “Clearly he is defensive-minded. Some nice blocks. And the physicality he will get over screens. He is good along with his arms with deflections and steals. However he is additionally nonetheless studying. He is nonetheless attempting to determine every little thing out.”

What he appears to have found out he nonetheless must show he belongs within the NBA.

Throughout Bronny’s press convention with the media Sunday, a reporter informed him the media had simply heard from LeBron how a lot the second means to him for Bronny to get up to now. And what was Bronny’s perspective?

His voice virtually monotone, Bronny stated Lakers coach JJ Redick knowledgeable him earlier than the sport he’d play with LeBron.

“So I used to be fairly psyched for that,” he stated, sounding lower than psyched.

Was he capable of replicate on the historic second earlier than or after the sport?

“Nah,” Bronny replied. “Simply being ready for one more sport that I am going out and attempting to play my finest at.”

He appeared much more occupied with having been within the sport because the Lakers and Suns battled within the last minutes.

“Yeah, simply getting these reps in each sport and looking for my position,” he stated. “That is my predominant focus each time I’m going the court docket.”

Or on what Redick is asking of him.

“JJ has actually emphasised that defensive finish and being a pest on protection, in order that’s simply what I have been attempting to deal with once I’m stepping on the ground.”

And on for the total 94 toes of the court docket and “blowing up” screens.

“JJ has informed me to be as disruptive as potential, forcing me to disrupt the ball and choose up 94 toes, disrupt the ball display screen and stuff like that,” he stated. “So yeah, I am simply attempting to deal with what I can do my finest and my position is finest, and yeah, it has been fairly good.”

Fairly good. Not nice. A number of work to do.

The celebrations for Bronny James can wait.

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LeBron James and eldest son Bronny James claimed a chunk of NBA historical past on Sunday after making their long-awaited first look alongside one another for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The duo appeared collectively initially of the second quarter within the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason defeat to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, east of Los Angeles.

Whereas LeBron James impressed with 19 factors in simply 16min 20sec on court docket earlier than sitting out the second half, Bronny discovered the going tougher with zero factors in simply over 13 minutes on court docket. The youthful James tried only one shot.

“It was cool for each of us, particularly our household,” LeBron James, 39, mentioned afterwards of enjoying alongside Bronny, who celebrated his twentieth birthday on Sunday. “It is positively a second I am going to always remember. 

“As a father it means every little thing. For somebody who did not have a dad rising up, to have the ability to have that affect in your son, to have the ability to have moments together with your son, to work together with your son — that is one of many biggest issues a father may ever hope for.”

James Sr. admitted although that there have been moments on court docket that felt surreal.

“We got here out of a timeout and we sort of stood subsequent to one another. I sort of checked out him. It was like being in ‘The Matrix’ or one thing. It simply did not really feel actual. However it was nice to have these moments.”

Anticipation about when the James duo would grow to be the primary father-son duo to look in the identical NBA lineup collectively has constructed because the Lakers picked Bronny with the fifty fifth decide within the NBA Draft in June.

“I am thrilled that I get to be part of this,” new Lakers coach J.J. Redick mentioned Sunday after the James double-act.

“It is cool as a basketball fan. I feel it speaks to the longevity of LeBron and his aggressive stamina. And it speaks to the work that Bronny has accomplished to get up to now.” 

Redick launched Bronny James to the ground with the Lakers main 34-25 within the second quarter.

LeBron James has mentioned that enjoying with Bronny on the identical staff has given him a brand new lease on life as he enters the twenty second season of a glittering profession.

“It is a variety of pleasure, a pure pleasure, to have the ability to come to work every single day, put in onerous work together with your son every single day and be capable to see him proceed to develop,” James mentioned.

“We push one another. He pushes me. I push him. We push our teammates, and vice versa. So it is only a very joyous second not just for myself, however for our household. 

“So it is fairly superior. Provides you a variety of life.”

Bronny mentioned on the Lakers current media day he was fueled by the phrases of critics who’ve steered he owes his place on the Lakers roster fully to his famous person father.

“I am simply taking all that stuff, that criticism and backlash that individuals have given me and turning it into one thing that may gas me,” he mentioned.

Bronny James is predicted to spend most of his rookie season within the developmental G-League reasonably than the Lakers senior squad.

The Lakers open their 2024-2025 common season marketing campaign with a house recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22.

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Nico Collins’ absence was felt by the Houston Texans’ offense throughout Sunday’s 23-20 win over the Buffalo Payments, however it won’t be for lengthy.

In response to KPRC2 Sports activities’ Aaron Wilson, Collins might be again subsequent weekend when the Texans tackle the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Collins, who picked up 78 yards on yards on two catches, suffered a hamstring damage on a 67-yard landing reception within the first quarter with 1:34 remaining.

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Optimism with #Texans that broad receiver Nico Collins and offensive deal with Tytus Howard hamstring accidents are short-term and might be again as quickly as subsequent week in opposition to #Patriots per league sources @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 6, 2024

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud related with Collins for a landing to place the Texans up 14-3. The fourth-year pass-catcher limped to the sidelines and went into the blue medical earlier than heading to the locker room for additional analysis.

Getting into Sunday’s recreation, Collins led the league with 489 yards off 30 catches. After the pair of receptions, his quantity went as much as 567 yards.

Barring an damage, Collins is on tempo for 128 catches for two,078 yards and 9 touchdowns. He’s been Stroud’s go-to man by way of man, as his quantity of targets solely continues to develop with every recreation.

In final week’s in opposition to over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Collins caught 12 passes for 151 yards and one landing efficiency on 15 targets to safe the 24-20 victory.

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If Collins can’t go, Houston nonetheless has a 1-2 mixture in Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs, plus tight finish Dalton Schultz. In his first recreation in opposition to his former group, Diggs completed with a team-leading six catches for 82 yards.

Dell, who missed final week’s recreation in opposition to the Jaguars, caught 4 balls for 38 yards.

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Alec Ingold scored the go-ahead landing on a 3-yard run with 4 minutes left, and Jason Sanders kicked three area objectives to make up for 3 botched kicks by the Dolphins particular groups on Sunday as Miami beat the New England Patriots 15-10.

In a recreation between two of the NFL’s worst groups that was pocked with penalties, missed kicks and clock administration errors, every staff managed only one landing, with Miami (2-3) taking the lead when Ingold plunged into the top zone on his solely carry of the sport.

The Patriots (1-4) nonetheless had two extra possibilities to take the lead after the 2-point try failed, however the first ended after a replay evaluation overturned a catch that was dominated a landing on the sphere, and the second fizzled on the Miami 11 when Jacoby Brissett hit Hunter Henry for 25 yards with 4 seconds left — however in the course of the sphere, with no alternative to cease the clock.

Making his second begin as the most recent quarterback to switch Tua Tagovailoa, Tyler Huntley accomplished 18 of 31 passes for 194 yards and one interception. Tyreek Hill caught six passes for 69 yards, Jaylen Wright ran for 86 and Raheem Mostert added 80 on the bottom for the Dolphins, who had misplaced three in a row whereas shuffling by means of three backup quarterbacks since Tagovailoa sustained his third identified concussion in Week 3.

Fumble-prone Patriots working again Rhamondre Stevenson was benched for the opening sequence however ran 12 occasions for 89 yards and a first-quarter landing that was arrange by Christian Gonzalez’s interception inside Miami territory. Brissett was 18 of 34 for 160 yards.

The Patriots celebrated a go-ahead landing go with 63 seconds left, however replays confirmed Ja’Lynn Polk’s second heel got here down on the top line. After two no-chance incompletions — and one more penalty — the Patriots turned the ball over on downs.

New England acquired the ball again by itself 43 with 29 seconds left, and Brissett linked on a 21-yard go to Kayshon Boutte on the Dolphins 36; the Patriots hustled to spike the ball with 12 seconds left. Brissett hit Henry close to the yardage markers — too far inbounds for him to have an opportunity to cease the clock.

Kicking woes

Sanders’ 54-yard area objective on Miami’s first drive gave the Dolphins, whose solely different win got here on a Week 1 kick with no time left, its first lead of the season.

However when Sanders went again out on the finish of the primary quarter for a 41-yard try, he doinked it off the left upright. The Dolphins additionally botched one other area objective try when long-snapper Blake Ferguson rolled the ball to the holder and Sanders did not even get an opportunity to swing his leg.

Miami additionally had a blocked punt, establishing the Patriots on the Dolphins’ 23. However after a drive that included two offensive holding penalties and simply 5 performs, Joey Slye pulled a 33-yard area objective try vast proper.

Clock mismanagement

The Dolphins then marched to the New England 25 to maneuver into place for a area objective that would have made it a one-point recreation.

However a mistimed snap by Aaron Brewer went over Huntley’s head, for a lack of 20 yards; there was additionally a penalty on the Dolphins, which was declined. Jake Bailey’s punt left the Patriots on their very own 5, they usually ran off simply 55 seconds earlier than punting.

Miami took over on the Patriots’ 44 and moved to the 28 for Sanders’ area objective try that cut up the uprights – solely to be waved off for a false begin.

The Patriots could not get anyplace on their possession and burned solely 12 seconds earlier than punting the ball again to Miami – a fifth possession contained in the 2-minute warning.

Accidents

Dolphins: Operating again De’Von Achane left with a concussion within the first half and didn’t return. Security Jevon Holland left the sport with a hand damage and didn’t return. WR Odell Beckham Jr. was lively for the primary time this season and was focused twice, however didn’t have a catch.

Patriots: None.

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Dolphins: Week off earlier than enjoying at Indianapolis on Oct. 20.

Patriots: Host Houston subsequent Sunday.

One crew is within the midst of enjoying three video games in lower than 10 days and one other can be enjoying its first recreation in 10 days. These are the circumstances when the Seattle Seahawks host the New York Giants in a Week 5 matchup because the 2024 NFL season strikes into its October slate.

The Seahawks (3-1) are within the midst of a troublesome 11-day stretch within the schedule through which they may play three video games, and their revamped protection below first-year coach Mike Macdonald already bought lit up by the Lions final Monday in a 42-29 loss in the course of the first recreation of this condensed interval. However quarterback Geno Smith led the NFL in passing yards getting into Week 5, operating again Kenneth Walker III returned from damage to attain three touchdowns towards Detroit, and Seattle continues to be a nice shock atop the NFC West.

The Giants (1-3) could have gone 10 days since their 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys to start Week 4 and the damage standing of offensive stars Malik Nabers (concussion) and Devin Singletary (ankle) will loom giant, particularly for New York quarterback Daniel Jones. He is coming off three respectable performances in a row, even when two of them ended with Giants’ losses.

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HOUSTON — Buffalo Payments coach Sean McDermott took accountability for the sport administration that led to the Houston Texans getting the ball again in time for a profitable 59-yard area aim Sunday.

“That is on me, the end-of-game state of affairs on offense,” McDermott stated after the 23-20 loss. “We’re in a troublesome state of affairs … they had been holding three timeouts; they bought a superb area aim kicker. We would have liked to run the clock and transfer the chains, and that is on me. We did not do this there, and that is my fault.”

Tied 20-20, the Payments compelled the Texans to punt with 41 seconds remaining after quarterback C.J. Stroud was referred to as for intentional grounding. McDermott selected to say no a possible 10-second runoff that might have include the penalty, however he stated they did ponder it.

After getting the ball again on the Buffalo 3-yard line with 32 seconds remaining, the Payments’ offense had three straight incomplete passes by Josh Allen. The Payments are the one crew within the final 45 years to be tied or main within the remaining minute of the sport, inside their very own 5-yard line and throw three straight passes, per ESPN Analysis.

“I like Josh with the ball in his palms — you realize I do,” McDermott stated. “And once more, environment friendly offense was the best strategy there and … I did not have us do this. And so once more, we discovered from that. Powerful state of affairs.

“… You trip, and, hey, I in all probability ought to have run it on the primary play and simply stated, ‘Hey, the place are we now?’ Both method, we’re in all probability going to have to maneuver the chains one time, proper? To not give them an opportunity. However once more, these are conditions and that is on me.”

Allen’s first go to rookie Keon Coleman in tight protection was incomplete — the receiver was referred to as for offensive go interference on the play, however the penalty was declined. With 27 seconds remaining, on second down, Allen threw deep to Mack Hollins, however the ball fell to the bottom simply forward of him. On third down with 21 seconds left, Allen focused Curtis Samuel in the course of the sphere, however he slipped earlier than the ball bought there and it bounced to the turf in entrance of him.

“General, once more, that is on me,” McDermott stated when requested if he was onboard with the playcalls. “And so, we simply gotta do a greater job, I gotta do a greater job in that state of affairs.”

Allen, in addition to offensive linemen Connor McGovern and David Edwards, stated they had been on board with making an attempt to be “aggressive” in that state of affairs.

“Coach goes to belief us to go on the market and do this,” Allen stated. “Clearly, would like to convert there and hindsight’s 20-20, however yeah.”

After a 13-yard punt return to the Texans’ 41-yard line, Houston ran one play to achieve 5 yards and arrange a 59-yard area aim. On that play, Payments linebacker Dorian Williams did not run onto the sphere till 12 seconds earlier than the snap, and cornerback Rasul Douglas stated after the sport that he did not assume Williams knew the playcall.

“We had been making an attempt to go nickel protection, and Dorian was on the aspect,” McDermott stated. “We did not have the communication we wanted proper there, and so due to that, he was late onto the sphere and getting the decision in that state of affairs.”

The Texans received on the subsequent play — a 59-yard area aim by Ka’imi Fairbairn as time expired.

Payments receivers caught solely 4 of 18 targets on the day — the crew’s worst reception proportion since 2009 (Week 13) and the worst by any crew’s vast receivers with a minimal of 15 targets since 2016 (Rams, Week 16).

On the day, Allen accomplished 9 of 30 passes for 131 yards and one landing, to Coleman. The Payments had been with out main receiver Khalil Shakir attributable to an ankle harm.

Allen recorded the bottom completion proportion in a sport with no less than 30 go makes an attempt up to now 30 seasons. He stated he must play higher, together with along with his ball placement, in discussing why the receivers weren’t getting open. Coleman stated it wasn’t a results of something the Texans had been doing defensively, however of self-inflicted points, together with communication difficulties, which he placed on himself.

“I might by no means, ever criticize Josh ever,” Edwards stated. “He’s the heartbeat of our offense and our soccer crew. We go as he goes. He’s the person. I might simply level to myself on a type of third downs, not having the ability to decide up one of many stunts. So, this sport will not be on Josh.”

2 — Uncharacteristic Allen

The Browns came visiting Landover and the Commanders laid an absolute THUMPING on them operating away with a 34-13 victory. This recreation was so out of hand that the coaches pulled Jayden Daniels in favor of Marcus Mariota early within the fourth quarter. It was a fully GLORIOUS day to be a Commanders fan!

Once more, very similar to final week, all three phases of the sport have been working for Dan Quinn’s squad. And though the box-score gazers might assume this was a near-perfect recreation for Washington, that wasn’t fairly the case. Daniels and firm might have put much more factors on the board if it wasn’t for some errors (interception on the two yard line) and a few missed alternatives. Not less than these will give the coaches one thing to really coach up this week throughout apply.

Washington is certainly on a roll, and we should always all be soaking this in!

Under are my Studs of the sport, adopted by some Notes.

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Studs:

Frankie Luvu – Luvu was fully UNSTOPPABLE in opposition to Cleveland. He actually did all of it on protection, main the group in tackles with seven, together with two for a loss, two-and-a-half sacks, three QB hits, 4 pressures and a fumble restoration.

Jayden Daniels – This wasn’t Jayden’s finest recreation, however that simply goes to point out how good the rookie is. He did throw an interception on the objective line and had some uncharacteristic over-throws, however his 14 receptions went for 238 yards and a landing (he ought to have had two if not for McLaurin dropping a fantastically thrown ball within the endzone), and he added 82 dashing yards in simply over three quarters of play. He actually is one thing particular this early in his younger profession.

Bobby Wagner – The veteran chief of this protection had an excellent recreation in opposition to the Browns. He recorded six tackles, one for a loss, one-and-a-half sacks and a number of pressures on the afternoon.

Commanders Offensive Line – Sure, you might be studying this appropriately. That is the second week in a row the place all the Commanders offensive line will get Stud standing from me. For essentially the most half, they managed the road of scrimmage in opposition to an excellent Browns defensive entrance, gave Daniels fairly clear pockets to function from, and confirmed good athleticism attending to second-level defenders and making blocks downfield within the display screen recreation. Shout out to the tight ends, operating backs and broad receivers throwing blocks as nicely!

Austin Ekeler – Ekeler returned to motion this week after lacking a recreation with a concussion and didn’t miss a beat. He racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and threw some good blocks in cross safety. He’s actually a weapon within the passing recreation, as a runner and within the return recreation.

Jonathan Allen – Jon Allen had his 2024 breakout video games in opposition to the Browns. He was having a really pedestrian season up till this recreation, however his motor gave the impression to be operating on excessive all afternoon. He had 4 tackles (all solo), one for a loss, a sack and a number of pressures.

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Duds:

For the second week in a row, I’ve no Duds!

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Notes:

• Terry McLaurin didn’t have his finest recreation. he did have 4 receptions for 112 yards (which each led the group), however he additionally misplaced a fumble and dropped a would-be landing on a wonderfully thrown cross by Daniels.

• It was good to see Dyami Brown lastly get in on the motion, amassing two receptions together with a pleasant deep ball for a landing.

• Mike Sainristil is beginning to make the massive performs we have been all ready for.

• Even Huge Phil Mathis confirmed up at this time!

• Jeremy McNichols scored a dashing landing whereas averaging 6.3 yards per carry and exhibiting nicely in cross safety.

• This secondary is beginning to play a bit higher. The communication appears so much higher than it did to begin the season. St-Juste, Noah Igbinoghene, Mike Sainristil, Quan Martin and Jeremy Chinn look to be on the identical web page.

• Dorance Armstrong is beginning to string collectively a couple of good video games in a row. He now has three sacks and a pressured fumble on the younger season.

• Austin Seibert stays good on the season.

• Kliff Kingsbury continues to remain a step forward of opposing defenses.

PITTSBURGH — As lightning lit up the sky outdoors Acrisure Stadium, delaying the beginning of Sunday night time’s sport between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers, Dak Prescott had a message for his teammates.

“I used to be saying it earlier than the sport began, like we’re not going to neglect this one regardless,” mentioned Prescott, who ate a protein waffle, stretched and did some drills through the wait. “With the delays, with every thing that occurred, it is a kind of video games I do not care how lengthy you play, you may always remember it. I simply stored saying, ‘Let’s make it one to recollect.’ I feel we did that in all of the ups, the downs, the ebbs and flows.”

Prescott threw the profitable landing go — a 4-yarder to receiver Jalen Tolbert — with 20 seconds left to provide the Cowboys a vital 20-17 win in opposition to the Steelers. It allowed the Cowboys (3-2) to remain above .500 and on the tail of the Washington Commanders (4-1) within the NFC East. It additionally was the Cowboys’ third street win of the season, marking their finest begin away from house since Prescott’s rookie 12 months in 2016.

As well as, it was coach Mike McCarthy’s first regular-season win in opposition to the Steelers, his hometown workforce. Whereas McCarthy holds the trump card with a win in Tremendous Bowl XLV in opposition to the Steelers as coach of the Inexperienced Bay Packers, the Steelers have been the one workforce he had coached in opposition to a number of instances and had not crushed (0-4).

The 4 video games have been settled by 1, 7, 3 and 5 factors.

“It feels nice,” mentioned McCarthy, who walked out of the stadium along with his mother and father, Joe and Ellen, to a ready group of household and buddies. “It is the primary time I have been a part of a victory right here. However — and I do imply this — on the finish of the day, that is in regards to the gamers. This can be a gamers’ sport. I am blessed to be part of the NFL for so long as I have been. I’ve super respect for this group, however, yeah, this sport is in regards to the gamers. These guys poured it on the market. Each side.”

After the victory, McCarthy obtained the sport ball from the gamers. He mentioned it was the primary he has obtained in his profession.

“That is a man that, I imply, I understand how I really feel about him,” Prescott mentioned. “Love him. Nice head coach. He is very, very proud to be from Pittsburgh. Greenfield at that. And also you hear it anytime something comes up with references from this place. In order that’s why I needed to go on a little bit tour [Saturday night] and see a few of the stomping grounds that he is talked about, paint that image in my head. It was actually particular, obtained to cease by his mother and father’ home, spend a while with him and them.”

It wasn’t an ideal sport by the Cowboys. Prescott turned the ball over 3 times with two interceptions and a fumble. Two of the turnovers got here within the purple zone, costing the Cowboys factors. That they had a area aim try blocked. They have been penalized 11 instances for 87 yards.

However with 4:56 left to play, Prescott had an opportunity to ship the twenty third game-winning drive within the fourth quarter or additional time of his profession.

“Composure is a big energy of his,” McCarthy mentioned of his quarterback, who threw for 352 yards on 29-of-42 passing. “He is the identical man on daily basis. The way in which he works, the best way he competes, yeah, he does not blink. He does not dwell on errors.”

Prescott accomplished 5 of seven passes for 46 yards on the profitable drive. He ran for 3 yards and most significantly recovered a fumble on the 4-yard line. After the Steelers known as a timeout with 26 seconds left, McCarthy modified the personnel group and formation so Prescott would have added safety.

Tolbert, beginning for an injured Brandin Cooks, made his method throughout the sector with DeShon Elliott on his hip however managed to get throughout the aim line for Prescott’s go with 20 seconds left.

“I really like being in that. We follow it quite a bit,” Prescott mentioned. “You are pissed at your self for the turnovers, for the interceptions, however after I understand I’ve the ball, down 4 with a possibility to attain, with sufficient time, loads of time, that is all I can ask for.”

The Cowboys entered the sport with out Cooks and defensive ends Micah Parsons (excessive ankle) and DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) and misplaced their prime draft picks to knee accidents within the first half, left sort out Tyler Guyton and defensive finish Marshawn Kneeland.

Guyton’s absence moved guard Tyler Smith to sort out. When Zack Martin needed to go away due to cramping, the Cowboys had Brock Hoffman, Cooper Beebe and T.J. Bass as their three inside offensive linemen.

On protection, the Cowboys have been making ready linebackers to play defensive finish and had practice-squad elevation Amani Oruwariye begin at cornerback.

“I simply suppose,” McCarthy mentioned, “the resiliency of our soccer workforce was on show tonight.”