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scouting
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However, Everton remained without a dedicated director of women’s football or head of recruitment, leaving much of the burden of scouting to Sorensen, as in seasons prior.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026 -
McDaniels kept his mind on football during the 2024 regular season by helping teams with advance scouting on opponents.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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