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Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Spillane allowed three catches in team periods, including a touchdown, and got caught jumping offside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Charlotte’s breakthrough came in the 56th minute when defender Bill Tuiloma‘s header was initially ruled offside before video review confirmed the goal.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
The top defense did jump offside twice, but ultimately made life difficult for Nix and company.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Spillane allowed three catches in team periods, including a touchdown, and got caught jumping offside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Charlotte’s breakthrough came in the 56th minute when defender Bill Tuiloma‘s header was initially ruled offside before video review confirmed the goal.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
The top defense did jump offside twice, but ultimately made life difficult for Nix and company.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Offside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offside. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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offside
adverb or adjective
off·side
ˈȯf-ˈsīd 
: illegally in advance of the ball or puck
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