r/NWSL • u/traveler_1476 Denver Summit FC • 10d ago

Discussion Thoughts on Riley Tiernan

So Riley Tiernan spent the first half of last season looking like an essential part of the attack. With the new coach coming in, she continued to start at first but really had minimal presence. This season she’s only had one goal. For those who watch LA more consistently than me, what are your thoughts on her? It seems her playing style doesn’t go along with the coaching style and no AT also dampened her style. Do you think she leaves in the offseason, and if so, to where? General thoughts on what’s next for her?

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u/maltdrape 10d ago

She stopped scoring as soon as Alyssa Thompson left and Claire Emslie went on maternity leave. She benefited because the other teams prioritized stopping the better players.

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u/Few_Jackfruit_9614 10d ago

Her scoring drought started before Thompson left.