Duane Rollins
@24thminute.bsky.social
This space is soccer only. I promise.
Still on dead bird. On Threads (where I talk music and running too), and I blog on Substack (mostly soccer. Occasionally I dabble wherever).
Same name everywhere.
Still on dead bird. On Threads (where I talk music and running too), and I blog on Substack (mostly soccer. Occasionally I dabble wherever).
Same name everywhere.
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Duane Rollins
@24thminute.bsky.social
· Nov 22
As you can see, I am setting up shop here now. Still going to stay on Twitter as I’ve cultivated a feed that avoids most of the nonsense.
I am committed to keeping this space entirely soccer focused. I welcome followers on Threads, where I’m treating it as a personal account. Same name everywhere.
I am committed to keeping this space entirely soccer focused. I welcome followers on Threads, where I’m treating it as a personal account. Same name everywhere.
Gonna wash the MLS right outta my coach —on Wilfried Nancy’s very short Scottish adventure and whether there is something to the idea North American managers can’t make the transition: 24thminute.substack.com/p/gonna-wash...
Gonna wash that MLS right outta my coach
Wilfried Nancy’s Scottish adventure gets cut short. Real short.
24thminute.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Gonna wash the MLS right outta my coach —on Wilfried Nancy’s very short Scottish adventure and whether there is something to the idea North American managers can’t make the transition: 24thminute.substack.com/p/gonna-wash...
On Canada’s draw, the Whitecaps, a chance for soccer to claim hearts, and what the next 6 months will look like at the 24th Minute: 24thminute.substack.com/p/a-weekend-...
A weekend to remember (or forget) for Canadian soccer fans
A World Cup draw and a Finals appearance. Mixed results, it's fair to say.
24thminute.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
On Canada’s draw, the Whitecaps, a chance for soccer to claim hearts, and what the next 6 months will look like at the 24th Minute: 24thminute.substack.com/p/a-weekend-...
On the CanPL, a truly terrible rebrand and, for the first time, my legit fear about the ability of the league to survive: 24thminute.substack.com/p/existentia...
Existential dread and the CanPL
One team in; one team out (and another rebrand to boot!)
24thminute.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:52 AM
On the CanPL, a truly terrible rebrand and, for the first time, my legit fear about the ability of the league to survive: 24thminute.substack.com/p/existentia...
I think the issue with CanPL loans is that the MLS teams look at them as a way to move players on rather than develop them more.
September 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I think the issue with CanPL loans is that the MLS teams look at them as a way to move players on rather than develop them more.
Apologies, I forgot that DCU pulled out as well. I’ll edit.
That said, the overall point stands. It’s not a sign of a healthy club snd Montreal is the only club that has never been involved.
That said, the overall point stands. It’s not a sign of a healthy club snd Montreal is the only club that has never been involved.
September 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Apologies, I forgot that DCU pulled out as well. I’ll edit.
That said, the overall point stands. It’s not a sign of a healthy club snd Montreal is the only club that has never been involved.
That said, the overall point stands. It’s not a sign of a healthy club snd Montreal is the only club that has never been involved.
“Quebec or French” will probably work with the same effect.
Acadian, in a pinch
Acadian, in a pinch
September 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“Quebec or French” will probably work with the same effect.
Acadian, in a pinch
Acadian, in a pinch
On Supra and what it will take to find success in CanPL: 24thminute.substack.com/p/a-supra-day
A Supra Day
Can it succeed?
24thminute.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
On Supra and what it will take to find success in CanPL: 24thminute.substack.com/p/a-supra-day
Some words on an odd trade between TFC and CF Montreal: 24thminute.substack.com/p/sometimes-...
Sometimes you just gotta shrug
Montreal makes...odd trade with Toronto
24thminute.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Some words on an odd trade between TFC and CF Montreal: 24thminute.substack.com/p/sometimes-...
I wrote on Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps flipping the switch when it came to signing their newest DPs. And why that’s a good thing for both: 24thminute.substack.com/p/bizarro-wo...
Bizarro World: MLS edition
Toronto and Vancouver flip their approach to DPs. Right call for both?
24thminute.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I wrote on Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps flipping the switch when it came to signing their newest DPs. And why that’s a good thing for both: 24thminute.substack.com/p/bizarro-wo...
You sound rational, sure
August 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
You sound rational, sure
It’s hard to get excited about anything to do with TFC right now, but signing a 26 year old domestic DP with proven MLS success is a good move and it is ok to be excited about it.
Bonus (for many): it will irritate Montreal fans
Bonus (for many): it will irritate Montreal fans
August 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It’s hard to get excited about anything to do with TFC right now, but signing a 26 year old domestic DP with proven MLS success is a good move and it is ok to be excited about it.
Bonus (for many): it will irritate Montreal fans
Bonus (for many): it will irritate Montreal fans
I wrote on Bev Preistman’s return to football and on ambivalence: 24thminute.substack.com/p/redemption...
Redemption starts with reflection
On Bev Priestman's return to football
24thminute.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I wrote on Bev Preistman’s return to football and on ambivalence: 24thminute.substack.com/p/redemption...
It’s fine. Really.
On #TFCLive at the 2/3 mark of another wasted season. 24thminute.substack.com/p/its-fine-r...
On #TFCLive at the 2/3 mark of another wasted season. 24thminute.substack.com/p/its-fine-r...
It's fine. Really. Just fine.
Toronto shows life against expansion juggernaut
24thminute.substack.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It’s fine. Really.
On #TFCLive at the 2/3 mark of another wasted season. 24thminute.substack.com/p/its-fine-r...
On #TFCLive at the 2/3 mark of another wasted season. 24thminute.substack.com/p/its-fine-r...
Back from holiday and I’m going to blog more, really: 24thminute.substack.com/p/euro-vibes...
Euro vibes, depressing times, and Canada being Canada
Catching up after my European break
24thminute.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Back from holiday and I’m going to blog more, really: 24thminute.substack.com/p/euro-vibes...
It doesn’t appear to me that Pep has fixed all of City’s problems in the…checks notes…25 days since last season.
June 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It doesn’t appear to me that Pep has fixed all of City’s problems in the…checks notes…25 days since last season.
The last 10 min of this PSG v Atleti game is exactly what I feared games between European teams might look like in this CWC.
You’re going to get some good games when second tier leagues play each other, but until we get deep in it…the sexy match-ups are going to be duds, I think.
You’re going to get some good games when second tier leagues play each other, but until we get deep in it…the sexy match-ups are going to be duds, I think.
June 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The last 10 min of this PSG v Atleti game is exactly what I feared games between European teams might look like in this CWC.
You’re going to get some good games when second tier leagues play each other, but until we get deep in it…the sexy match-ups are going to be duds, I think.
You’re going to get some good games when second tier leagues play each other, but until we get deep in it…the sexy match-ups are going to be duds, I think.
Atleti looks…like they are in pre-season.
June 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Atleti looks…like they are in pre-season.
For a 0-0 the Al Ahly v Messi FC game was fairly entertaining (I just finished watching the replay). I suspect many of the mid-tier games in this tournament will be.
It’s the big club games that will tell us what this thing is though.
….10-nil, you say.
It’s the big club games that will tell us what this thing is though.
….10-nil, you say.
June 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For a 0-0 the Al Ahly v Messi FC game was fairly entertaining (I just finished watching the replay). I suspect many of the mid-tier games in this tournament will be.
It’s the big club games that will tell us what this thing is though.
….10-nil, you say.
It’s the big club games that will tell us what this thing is though.
….10-nil, you say.
And here is yesterday’s reaction to Mark Noonan leaving the CanPL: 24thminute.substack.com/p/noonan-out...
Noonan out at CanPL
What does it mean?
24thminute.substack.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And here is yesterday’s reaction to Mark Noonan leaving the CanPL: 24thminute.substack.com/p/noonan-out...
I’m blogging over here like it’s 2008 again.
On the most important factor in James Johnson’s appointment at CanPL CEO: 24thminute.substack.com/p/aussie-aus...
On the most important factor in James Johnson’s appointment at CanPL CEO: 24thminute.substack.com/p/aussie-aus...
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
On the CanPL's new CEO
24thminute.substack.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I’m blogging over here like it’s 2008 again.
On the most important factor in James Johnson’s appointment at CanPL CEO: 24thminute.substack.com/p/aussie-aus...
On the most important factor in James Johnson’s appointment at CanPL CEO: 24thminute.substack.com/p/aussie-aus...
I’ll write on this more soon, but the tl;dr is probably related to the lack of movement on the expansion front
May 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I’ll write on this more soon, but the tl;dr is probably related to the lack of movement on the expansion front
Mark Noonan is stepping down as commissioner of the CanPL. His last day in June 30.
Sources tell me the replacement has been selected and it’s a well regarded and successful executive.
Not in position to put a name out yet, but those close to the league are excited.
Sources tell me the replacement has been selected and it’s a well regarded and successful executive.
Not in position to put a name out yet, but those close to the league are excited.
May 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Mark Noonan is stepping down as commissioner of the CanPL. His last day in June 30.
Sources tell me the replacement has been selected and it’s a well regarded and successful executive.
Not in position to put a name out yet, but those close to the league are excited.
Sources tell me the replacement has been selected and it’s a well regarded and successful executive.
Not in position to put a name out yet, but those close to the league are excited.
Winnipeg followers: my company has an Instagram contest for two tickets to the Canada v Haiti WNT game on the 31st. We are also giving away a Desiree Scott signed strip.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Winnipeg followers: my company has an Instagram contest for two tickets to the Canada v Haiti WNT game on the 31st. We are also giving away a Desiree Scott signed strip.
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Performative nonsense: on TFC, fan “protests” and idiotic open letters: 24thminute.substack.com/p/performati...
Performative nonsense
Everyone is playing a role. Enough with the nonsense.
24thminute.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Performative nonsense: on TFC, fan “protests” and idiotic open letters: 24thminute.substack.com/p/performati...
TFC is bad this year, but Montreal might be historically terrible.
TFC is bad because they took a big swing and badly missed. Montreal is bad because it’s cheap, shuttered its academy as much as possible and keeps making abrupt coaching changes.
Which team are clowns again
TFC is bad because they took a big swing and badly missed. Montreal is bad because it’s cheap, shuttered its academy as much as possible and keeps making abrupt coaching changes.
Which team are clowns again
May 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
TFC is bad this year, but Montreal might be historically terrible.
TFC is bad because they took a big swing and badly missed. Montreal is bad because it’s cheap, shuttered its academy as much as possible and keeps making abrupt coaching changes.
Which team are clowns again
TFC is bad because they took a big swing and badly missed. Montreal is bad because it’s cheap, shuttered its academy as much as possible and keeps making abrupt coaching changes.
Which team are clowns again