With Moreau having confirmed his intent to return to LA, we say goodbye to the last of our exy champions as they make their way home.
We wish them a restful off season with their loved ones and hope they feel proud of another wonderful Olympic season.
A bientôt, tout le monde!
Before sending us reports that Andrew Minyard is having an affair, please remember that Minyard’s identical twin and his wife are also in Paris this week.
Reactions from Team USA as they process their loss and prepare for bronze medal playoffs. Can someone kindly remind Minyard he has another match to play?
🚨 Breaking News 🚨
We are receiving posts that France’s Jean Moreau has… dyed his hair blond?
“I lost a bet,” the defeated Olympian explains.
More on this story as it develops.
Third quarter ends at USA 4, FRANCE 3.
USA’s Andrew Minyard is spotted eating macarons on the substitute bench. We are not sure if this is some attempt at psychological warfare.
This is Beacon. He's a therapy dog and one of USA Gymnastics' busiest volunteers. He attended the Olympic Trials with a badge that literally says he's the "Goodest Boy." His job is to comfort athletes and coaches, giving them a belly to rub whenever they need it. 14/10
Day on why he did not score against France:
“Moreau is one of the best backliners there is, and he knows my plays better than I do. It is only natural that he would foil me so effectively. We were fools to let France take him.”
📸 CELEBRITY SPOTTING 📸
Former USA backliner, now full-time father, MATT BOYD is seen taking daughter Nellie on the carousel at sacré cœur. Nellie is wearing a miniature replica of the team USA uniform worn by her mother Dan Wilds, who is assistant coach for team USA. 🥺
Play halted when Backliner Mori slammed Jeremy into a wall after he took another goal.
Paramedics are examining him.
It does not appear good.
I. Have to go.
JM
Josten and Knox net another goal each for team USA, ending the game with a final score of 6-3. 🇺🇸
As the teams line up to shake hands, Knox pulls rival and friend Moreau in for a proud embrace. 🫂🥺
🚨 Breaking News 🚨
We are receiving posts that France’s Jean Moreau has… dyed his hair blond?
“I lost a bet,” the defeated Olympian explains.
More on this story as it develops.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Coach David Wymack of Palemtto State University announces his plans to retire from his position of over a decade.
He names USA’s assistant coach DANIELLE WILDS as his successor: “Like hell I’m going to let anyone else take care of my kids.”
Good afternoon exy fans.
We are sorry to announce that since the end of USA v Japan we have been unable to locate Coach Tetsuji Moriyama. Police are currently investigating and kindly ask that you report any sightings immediately.
Poland’s Captain Alicja Krakowska spotted in a Montmartre cafe with USA’s Neil Josten. Despite sharing no mutual languages, the pair appear to be getting along well.
“The only Polish words I know are swears and threats.” Josten says. “According to Alicja, that’s all you need.”
📸 Celebrity Spotting 📸
ANDREW MINYARD was spotted this morning in Gare Saint Lazare purchasing what witnesses describe as a truly absurd number of macarons.
We won’t tell his dietician if you don’t 🤫
In my distraction I failed to narrate the following:
-Mori received a red card
-Josten subbed back in for Knox
-Josten and Day, appearing somewhat incensed, scored three goals between them in as many minutes.
There are times when that duo truly disturbs me.
JM
We would like to apologise to all those who claimed to have spotted Andrew Minyard in Disneyland today for ignoring their reports. We wrongly assumed this was another case of mistaken identity. Photo evidence of Josten and Minyard on space mountain has proven otherwise.
USA’s goalkeeper ANDREW MINYARD vigorously chastises USA backliners as IRELAND takes two goals in the opening minutes of the match.
Our sincere apologies to any lip readers in the audience. 😬
IRELAND 2, USA 0
We can confirm Jean Moreau was spotted in a truly… unique hand knitted garment as he and Jeremy Knox ascended the Eiffel Tower together this afternoon.
And that’s half time!
Trojan alumni cheer from the stands as Moreau blocks Knox from scoring.
As the half-time whistle blows, the pair appear to be laughing.
USA 4, FRANCE 2
📸 Celebrity Spotting 📸
Palmetto State Exy team alumni including Allison Reynolds, Renee Walker, and Robin Cross take their seats alongside former USA backliner Matthew Boyd.
Legendary PSU coach David Wymack, is, as always, also in attendance.
Are we seeing double?
Nope, it’s just Aaron Minyard in a team USA shirt.
Cousin and former PSU backliner Nicholas Hemmick joins him along with his husband and daughter.
First quarter ends with USA’s Josten substituting for Day while France’s Moreau switches to marking Knox. Marie LaFontaine scores France’s first goal of the match as both teams give it their all.
While their respective teams complete their warm ups ahead of first serve at USA V FRANCE, USC alumni and former teammates JEREMY KNOX and JEAN MOREAU catch up at centre court.
Who will be the victor in this battle between old friends? Stay tuned to find out!
ANDREW MINYARD of team USA is awarded Star Goalkeeper, the first athlete in the history of exy olympics to receive this award at two consecutive tournaments.
My time commentating will soon be coming to a close, as something more important is about to be demanding my attention.
If you have any final questions for myself or the players, kindly comment below.
JM
This is Neil Josten, coming to you live from tonight’s closing ceremony in Paris.
First update of the night: the balloon is still on fire, I guess.
-NAJ
Following cutting remarks from Coach Tetsuji on USA’s loss to team Poland, Neil Josten responds with stunning accusation.
Japan will go up against South Korea for a place in the final tonight. 👀
The hotly-contested Star Striker award goes to USA's NEIL JOSTEN!
Upon receiving his award, he announces his intention to display it in the trophy case at PSU's Foxhole Court.
While Team USA has yet to formally comment on Moriyama’s shock appointment, USA’s Neil Josten has issued a personal challenge to EA’s former coach.
Will Japan and USA settle their scores in another Olympic final? Only time will tell.
With first serve just minutes away, we can officially confirm that we have secured a guest commentator for tonight’s match.
Any guesses who it could be? 👀
With a final score of 6-3, POLAND has won Olympic gold🥇
SOUTH KOREA takes silver🥈
And USA wins bronze🥉
We shall see you all soon for the closing ceremony! 👏 👏 👏 👏
Following winning a place in finals for his team, Captain Jeon Hae-Un is elected “South Korea’s sexiest man of the year” by popular vote.
“I already knew this,” he responds.
🚨 Breaking news 🚨
Rumours surrounding Theodora Muldani’s absence from the Olympic team finally confirmed as Muldani and Day share ultrasound picture on their social media pages.
Say hello to the granddaughter of Exy!
Play halted when Backliner Mori slammed Jeremy into a wall after he took another goal.
Paramedics are examining him.
It does not appear good.
I. Have to go.
JM
Poland’s Captain Alicja Krakowska spotted in a Montmartre cafe with USA’s Neil Josten. Despite sharing no mutual languages, the pair appear to be getting along well.
“The only Polish words I know are swears and threats.” Josten says. “According to Alicja, that’s all you need.”
Following cutting remarks from Coach Tetsuji on USA’s loss to team Poland, Neil Josten responds with stunning accusation.
Japan will go up against South Korea for a place in the final tonight. 👀
In JAW-DROPPING final seconds, Polish backliners Damian Antoszczyszyn and Alicja Krakowska team up to serve stunning rebound shot to strikers to cinch a last-second goal
POLAND 5, USA 4
We are awed and inspired by the art and writing created by exy fans this olympic season!
We have been doing our best to share everything we have come across, but if we missed something that you would like to share please drop a link below 👇
📷 Celebrity Spotting 📷
Jean Moreau and Jeremy Knox reunite behind the scenes of the opening ceremony. Moreau, who crossed the Atlantic in May to bear the Olympic torch on its passage through Marseille, was rumoured to have even smiled.
Team Japan is practicing inward twists to knock their opponents’ racquets from their hands. This is not the style favored by most teams.
I would caution team USA to be aware of potential wrist injuries.
JM
After a surprisingly shaky first quarter, USA’s offence rallies as Day and Josten score 3 goals apiece, securing USA’s place in round 2.
USA 6, IRELAND 4
If I may be serious for a moment, it took me a long time to understand that no player on this earth deserves a coach like Tetsuji Moriyama.
I have the number of an excellent therapist should any member of Team Japan require one.
JM
My time commentating will soon be coming to a close, as something more important is about to be demanding my attention.
If you have any final questions for myself or the players, kindly comment below.
JM
Half time.
USA 3, Japan 1.
I heard tell that this tragic little stadium has a snack bar. As I am now a reporter of sorts, I am honor bound to investigate.
JM
Time out is called after unintentional collision between Reboul-Salze and Knox knocks the striker from his feet.
Moreau stays at Knox’s side while first aiders clear him of concussion. 🤕
While France’s Jean Moreau grapples with USA’s Kevin Day, Jeremy Knox slips past France’s Sophie Reboul-Salze to score the first two goals of the match.
This is the longest Day has gone without scoring in any Olympic match!
USA 2, France 0
I am unendingly impressed with Neil Josten, and to a greater extent Kevin Day, for retaining their nerves throughout this match despite his presence. Even after all the progress I have made, I am not sure I could have done the same.
That is all I have to say on the matter.
JM
Star backliner award goes to France's JEAN MOREAU, whose outstanding comeback notably saw star striker Kevin Day completley shut out of the goal during France V USA.
While France’s Jean Moreau grapples with USA’s Kevin Day, Jeremy Knox slips past France’s Sophie Reboul-Salze to score the first two goals of the match.
This is the longest Day has gone without scoring in any Olympic match!
USA 2, France 0
We are delighted that you are enjoying the match & want to share the fun, but we would like to kindly remind everyone that this torment is by & for exy fans. We ask that you do not intentionally call on people who are not interested in exy to involve themselves in the tournament.
By popular request, we have tracked down bed breakers
#1
and
#2
1. Matt Boyd
"I forgot they were cardboard and threw myself down too hard. :( No shennanigans involved, I promise."
2. Neil Josten
"Everyone said I didn't weigh enough to break it and I had to prove them wrong."
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨-literally.
Sub striker Jeremy Knox becomes the third USA Exy olympian to break one of Tokyo's cardboard beds, pushing the team total ahead of Australia (2 beds).
Knox's comment: "Oh god, please don't tell my mom. She'll totally think it was a sex thing. Oh god."
Half time.
USA 3, Japan 1.
I heard tell that this tragic little stadium has a snack bar. As I am now a reporter of sorts, I am honor bound to investigate.
JM
3…
2…
1…
And the brackets are up!
Tune in over the next few days for coverage of our first rounds of red and blue bracket matches. Good luck everyone! Bonne chance!
🇧🇷 🇬🇧 🇦🇷 🇵🇱 🇺🇸 🇮🇪 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇯🇵 🇨🇺 🇲🇦 🇨🇱 🇦🇺 🇿🇦 🇰🇷 🇨🇦
Team Japan is practicing inward twists to knock their opponents’ racquets from their hands. This is not the style favored by most teams.
I would caution team USA to be aware of potential wrist injuries.
JM
The Paris Police Prefecture announced today that the search for missing exy coach Tetsuji Moriyama is no longer active.
We offer our thoughts and prayers.