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Nicholas Murray
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Sr. Director of Editorial, USL. Cambridge United fan. Fancies himself a writer. Don't mind me.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · Dec 24
This was incredibly kind of Matt - @usltactics.com is much smarter than a yutz like me - so with much trepidation I've attempted to put together a starter pack of folks you can follow around the #USL ecosystem.

Let me know if you'd like to be added?

go.bsky.app/KQY4fzT
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · Dec 22
I think @benwright.bsky.social has a local MLS coverage starter pack? I don’t want to just start listing folks b/c I’m afraid to leave someone out.

For USL, start with @njemurray.bsky.social & @usltactics.com and go in whatever direction they point you.
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Diakena @diakena.bsky.social · Dec 22
Do you have a good 'list' of the local people you follow for specific clubs/regions? I follow Greder and Marthaler for the Loons, but it's easy for substacks/blogs to slip under the radar, especially for USL stuff, which I'm just getting into. An archive of peeps of some sort would be helpful.
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1h
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since the #USMNT played with three centerbacks at a World Cup. But right now, it seems that will change next summer.

A deep dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s new tactics, a star who gains a lot, and one facing a big question:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/usmnt...
The USMNT seems on course to do something it hasn’t done in nearly a quarter century
It's a big change for the U.S. to play with three centerbacks, Here's an explanation of how the new tactics affect that position and other key players, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
www.inquirer.com
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 56m
@loucity.com could become the first #USL-C club to win consecutive Players' Shields tonight at Lynn Family Stadium.

It's also on course to set a single-season record for points-per-game in the league's 15-season history, with collective depth a key element.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Louisville City is on the Verge of USL Championship Regular Season History
Second consecutive Players' Shield is within reach, but process remains key for club that continues to set the standard
www.uslchampionship.com
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 2h
Today's #USL-C slate includes...

Detroit City FC (7th) vs. Loudoun United FC (5th), 4 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (6th) vs. Indy Eleven (9th), 7 p.m. ET
Rhode Island FC (8th) vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (10th), 7 p.m. ET

It's set up to be a pivotal Saturday.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Why Decision Day is Arriving Early in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference
Three matchups featuring clubs between fifth and 10th place in the standings could prove decisive or set up tense final two weeks
www.uslchampionship.com
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 3h
Texoma FC vs. @richmondkickers.bsky.social, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @tormentafc.bsky.social, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Texoma FC vs. Richmond Kickers Uniform Matchup at Bearcat Stadium on ESPN+. Spokane Velocity FC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC Uniform Matchup at ONE Spokane Stadium on ESPN+.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 3h
#USL-1 Look Book - Saturday, Oct. 11

@gvltriumph.bsky.social vs. @unionomaha.bsky.social, 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
@forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Greenville Triumph SC vs. Union Omaha Uniform Matchup at Paladin Stadium on ESPN+. Forward Madison FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Uniform Matchup at Breese Stevens Field on ESPN+.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4h
@fctulsa.bsky.social vs. @sanantoniofc.bsky.social, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
@newmexicoutd.bsky.social vs. Orange County SC, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. @oaklandroots.bsky.social, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

Full Viewing Guide -> www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

#USL-C
FC Tulsa vs. San Antonio FC Uniform Matchup at ONEOK Field on ESPN+. New Mexico United vs. Orange County SC Uniform Matchup at Isotopes Park on ESPN+. Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Oakland Roots SC Uniform Matchup at Cashman Field on ESPN+.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4h
@rhodeislandfc.bsky.social vs. @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Charleston Battery vs. @switchbacksfc.bsky.social, 7:30 p.m. ET (@golazoamerica.bsky.social)
@loucity.com vs. Miami FC, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

#USL-C
Rhode Island FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies Uniform Matchup at Centreville Bank Stadium on ESPN+. Charleston Battery vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Uniform Matchup at Patriots Point on CBS Sports Golazo Network. Louisville City FC vs. Miami FC Uniform Matchup at Lynn Family Stadium on ESPN+.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4h
#USL-C Look Book - Saturday, Oct. 11

@detcityfc.com vs. @loudoununitedfc.bsky.social, 4 p.m. ET (TUDN)
@hfdathletic.bsky.social vs. @sacrepublicfc.com, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Lexington SC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Detroit City FC vs. Loudoun United FC Uniform Matchup at Keyworth Stadium on TUDN. Hartford Athletic vs. Sacramento Republic FC Uniform Matchup at Trinity Health Stadium on ESPN+. Lexington SC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC Uniform Matchup at Lexington SC Stadium on ESPN+. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven Uniform Matchup at Highmark Stadium on ESPN+.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4h
#GainbridgeSuperLeague Look Book - Saturday, Oct. 11

@brooklynfc.bsky.social vs. @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social, 6 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Brooklyn FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC Uniform Matchup at Maimonides Park on Peacock.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4h
What happened in the #USL-C on Friday night?

Charlie Dennis and Collin Smith scored either side of halftime to lead Phoenix Rising FC to a 2-0 win away at @northcarolinafc.bsky.social, breaking a six-game winless run for the side.

Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BTJ...
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h
The @cltindependence.bsky.social let a two-goal lead get away against AV ALTA FC only for Souaibou Marou to score the winner in the third minute of stoppage time for a 3-2 win.

The Independence now have a five-point cushion above the playoff line.

Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvzY...
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h
What happened in #USL-1 on Friday night?

@oneknoxsc.bsky.social took a 3-1 victory against @heartsofpine.bsky.social, highlighted by this Kempes Tekiela free kick, to move back to the top of the standings.

Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZG...
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h
What happened last night in the #GainbridgeSuperLeague?

Lexington SC's Addie McCain scored an equalizer in the seventh-minute of stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw against @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social, keeping LSC undefeated through seven games.

Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvZB...
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Steven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 14h
USMNT shows signs of progress in World Cup prep with 1-1 draw against Ecuador.

Match report from Austin …

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
USMNT shows signs of progress in World Cup prep with 1-1 draw against Ecuador
The Americans seemed to turn a corner Friday night in Austin.
sports.yahoo.com
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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 14h
FT: #usmnt 1-1 Ecuador. Deserved result for the U.S., and could have gotten more. A real moment of quality saw the U.S. equalize through Balogun, and overall I thought the home side won more of those little battles that they were losing in the first half. They'll need those at the World Cup.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 14h
That's the sign you're a real Commissioner.
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 14h
Final: #USMNT 1, Ecuador 1.

Stylistically, a very good game. A little more edge and perhaps the U.S. wins it, but I thought they played quite well against one of the best opponents they'll have seen in the run-up to the World Cup.
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First Touch @firsttouch.bsky.social · 15h
USA LEVEL IN AUSTIN 🤩

BEAUTIFUL teamwork on display as Tillman picks out Balogun for his second #USMNT goal of 2025!
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 15h
The defender that went to mark Balogun as the turnover occurred seemed to keep Tillman onside as well.
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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 15h
Goal #usmnt! The US had kicked it up a notch in the last and finally found a breakthrough. Weah with the steal to Tessmann, who found Tillman deep on the right, and his centering feed found Balogun to redirect in off the post. 1-1 now.
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 15h
They've deserved that, I think. Sharply done off the turnover. #USMNT
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 15h
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has announced Head Coach Bob Lilley has been placed on administrative leave.

Assistant coach Rob Vincent will lead the side when it faces Indy Eleven on Saturday night. #USL-C
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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 15h
AV ALTA FC goalkeeper Denzil Smith posted a four-save shutout for Trinidad and Tobago in #WCQ tonight as the Soca Warriors won 3-0 against Bermuda. #USL-1

Former Orange County SC defender Kobi Henry also bagged his first international goal.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z6g...
Bermuda vs. Trinidad & Tobago: Extended Highlights | CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers | CBS Sports
YouTube video by CBS Sports Golazo America
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 16h
Halftime: Ecuador 1, #USMNT 0.

Yes, the U.S. is losing, but they are definitely playing well.
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Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 16h
good half by USMNT despite being down. Balo so dangerous running in behind and Tillman combining well with other attackers. Like McKennie in this more free 8/10 role too
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