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Take a Number: UW Freshmen Claim Uniform Digits Eleven new football players have Husky identities.

JUNE 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JUNE 9, 2023 • SKY.COM

Takes four shots in season finale Kubo took four shots and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Sevilla. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Kubo finally showed some attacking consistency in what was clearly his best season to date with nine goals and four assists across 35 La Liga appearances (29 starts) all across the attacking line. The 22-year-old will want to continue building on these performances and fully nail down a spot in Sociedad's XI in the next campaign.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Important goal Tuesday Kubo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's win versus Almeria.

Impact Kubo logged Real Sociedad's only goal of the game said team hosted Tuesday. That goal could ultimately be what Sociedad needs to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Now, all Real Sociedad needs is a draw or Villarreal to win or draw at least of their next three games to earn a UCL spot for next season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Kubo assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Kubo assisted David Silva in the 24th minute. He looked lively as he made six key passes, created three big chances, completed four dribbles, took four shots, made a tackle and recorded the most crosses in the game (8) alongside Mikel Oyarzabal. He has three goal involvements in the last three games and has eight goals and four assists in 31 appearances this season. He also averages 2.1 shots and 1.4 tackles per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Kubo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Kubo found the back of the net in the 47th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the eighth of the season for the attacker as Kubo is second on the club in goals and crosses while leading Real Sociedad with 61 shots.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Kubo scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) in Friday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Kubo got the start on the bench after playing 90 minutes last match and scored his seventh goal of the year, which already surpasses his career-high for a season. This gives him three goals in the seven games with 17 shots (six on target) in that span.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses, two tackles won Kubo had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Kubo and Aihen Munoz logged Real Sociedad's most crosses during the team's goalless draw against Betis. Defensively, both were also the two starters that logged multiple tackles. Kubo's output is arguably more impressive though, considering he excelled as a non-defensive midfielder.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes assist Kubo scored one goal to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Kubo recorded his first assist since Feb 13, which is also just his only two assists on the season. He is just one assist away from matching his career high for a season. The forward has already surpassed his goal tally for a season, and with 10 games left, he should not have a problem competing that goal with his current form.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores in win Kubo scored one goal on six shots (one on target), created one chance and recorded three inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Kubo scored opening goal of Sunday's match, as he slotted his shot home off a through ball assist from David Silva. It was one of six shots he took in the match (his second most this season), but the only shot he managed on target. He also created one chance in the match, in addition to three inaccurate crosses. On the defensive side he won both of his attempted tackles in his 78 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Kubo took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Friday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Kubo was once again active going forward on Friday, but La Real have won just one of their last six La Liga games, despite Kubo racking up 17 shots (eight on target) and seven chances created during that span.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Celta Kubo created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. He also took two shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Kubo set up Mikel Oyarzabal's opener on Saturday and is now up to two goals and an assist across seven La Liga appearances since the World Cup break. He's averaging 3.1 shots (1.5 on target) per 90 minutes in that span.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, takes four shots Kubo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Kubo opened the scoring for Real Sociedad with an impressive strike, as he took advantage of a bad clearance to drill a volley from the edge of the box, placing the ball in an impossible angle for the goalkeeper. This was Kubo's fourth goal of the season, and he has scored two of those in his last four starts.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kubo scores as Sociedad beats Espanyol 3-2 in Spanish league

Japan forward Takefusa Kubo's first-half goal led third-place Real Sociedad to a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Espanyol in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots against Real Madrid Kubo took two shots on target and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Kubo was once again very active on Sunday and he has taken multiple shots in eight of his last 11 La Liga appearances, but he's only scored two goals in that span.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Bilbao Kubo scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Kubo nutmegged Dani Vivian en route to scoring his third goal of the season on Saturday. The forward has started in 13 of Sociedad's 17 La Liga matches in this campaign but he will want to add a more consistent penalty box threat to his game as he continues developing.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad beats 10-man Bilbao 3-1 in Basque derby

Mikel Oyarzabal netted his first goal in nearly 10 months after recently returning from a serious knee injury to seal Real Sociedad's 3-1 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the Bas...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Able to train Kubo (strain) participated in Monday's training session, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Kubo suffered a muscular injury at the World Cup but has more than enough time to recover his fitness with his club. He scored twice and logged two assists over the first half of the league season, making him a decent option aside from Brais Mendez and the returning Mikel Oyarzabal.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Previewing the Class 6A football championships; Duncanville, North Shore, DeSoto, Vandegrift Take a look at the championship matches with season facts and predictions for each team.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Previewing the Class 4A football championships; China Spring, Boerne, Carthage, Wimberley Take a look at the championship matches with season facts and predictions for each team.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Previewing the Class 2A football championships; Hawley, Refugio, Albany, Mart Take a look at the championship matches with season facts and predictions for each team.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Previewing the Class 1A football championships; Westbrook, Abbott, Benjamin, Loraine Take a look at the championship matches with season facts and predictions for each team.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The England stars 'Raised in the EFL' Take a look at the stars of the current England squad who learned their trade in the EFL.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • SKY.COM

Returning to club Kubo (strain) is scheduled to return to Real Sociedad on Dec. 19, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kubo missed Monday's Round of 16 defeat against Croatia due to a muscular injury, but he still has some time to recover before needing to report back to his club.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE