Michael Battista
@battista.bsky.social
Last NASL intern; Member of North American Soccer Reporters; TCNJ Class of 18'
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
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Premiering at 930 ET on the @mkickaround.bsky.social YouTube channel is the first installment of our new feature following a club on its way to its on-field deubt. We start our series with @nycosmos.bsky.social. youtu.be/CuwvVlJ7as8?...
Countdown To Kickoff: New York Cosmos Episode 1
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November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Premiering at 930 ET on the @mkickaround.bsky.social YouTube channel is the first installment of our new feature following a club on its way to its on-field deubt. We start our series with @nycosmos.bsky.social. youtu.be/CuwvVlJ7as8?...
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It's been a minute, but Kenan Hot was a @hfdathletic.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing before signing with the Blue Devils and competing for FC Motown in #USL-2.
Huge goal by FC Motown alumni Kenny Hot for Duke in the NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Tournament!
That equalizer helped push #GoDuke past #3 Princeton and into the #NCAASoccer Sweet 16!
#FCMotown #Soccer
@njemurray.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@soccerwriter.bsky.social
@dukepress.bsky.social
That equalizer helped push #GoDuke past #3 Princeton and into the #NCAASoccer Sweet 16!
#FCMotown #Soccer
@njemurray.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@soccerwriter.bsky.social
@dukepress.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's been a minute, but Kenan Hot was a @hfdathletic.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing before signing with the Blue Devils and competing for FC Motown in #USL-2.
Peak cinema at AEW Full Gear, witnessing it live from the Prudential Center club seats.
#AEW #AEWFullGear
#AEW #AEWFullGear
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Peak cinema at AEW Full Gear, witnessing it live from the Prudential Center club seats.
#AEW #AEWFullGear
#AEW #AEWFullGear
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BEVEL THOSE USL CHAMPIONS THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BEVEL THOSE USL CHAMPIONS THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS
For the third time, the lower division team that beat New York City FC in the US Open Cup has gone on to win their league championship the same year.
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
FT - Shootout: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 (5), @fctulsa.bsky.social 0 (3)
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
For the third time, the lower division team that beat New York City FC in the US Open Cup has gone on to win their league championship the same year.
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
Washington Spirit & Gotham FC meet in the 2025 #NWSL Championship tomorrow night. The game is on the other side of the country as the National Women's Soccer League continues the short-sited practice of neutral site finals.
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicone Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Washington Spirit & Gotham FC meet in the 2025 #NWSL Championship tomorrow night. The game is on the other side of the country as the National Women's Soccer League continues the short-sited practice of neutral site finals.
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
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We are very pleased to announce Jacob Reyes as our Photography Intern for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Welcome to our Club, Jacob!
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are very pleased to announce Jacob Reyes as our Photography Intern for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Welcome to our Club, Jacob!
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🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings… VERY DIFFICULT.
November 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings… VERY DIFFICULT.
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🏈 TB 32 - 44 BUF
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🏈 TB 32 - 44 BUF
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
It’s honestly ridiculous that two teams on the I-95 corridor are playing a championship game in California.
The NWSL really needs to consider having its championship game hosted by the higher seed at this point.
#NWSL
The NWSL really needs to consider having its championship game hosted by the higher seed at this point.
#NWSL
All roads lead here 🏆
The 2025 NWSL Championship: Spirit vs Gotham!
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The 2025 NWSL Championship: Spirit vs Gotham!
Presented by Google Pixel
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It’s honestly ridiculous that two teams on the I-95 corridor are playing a championship game in California.
The NWSL really needs to consider having its championship game hosted by the higher seed at this point.
#NWSL
The NWSL really needs to consider having its championship game hosted by the higher seed at this point.
#NWSL
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Our first ever team photograph wearing the new kits.
We are an International club playing in the worlds greatest cosmopolitan city.
Built by Immigrants,
Built by New Yorkers.
We are an International club playing in the worlds greatest cosmopolitan city.
Built by Immigrants,
Built by New Yorkers.
November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our first ever team photograph wearing the new kits.
We are an International club playing in the worlds greatest cosmopolitan city.
Built by Immigrants,
Built by New Yorkers.
We are an International club playing in the worlds greatest cosmopolitan city.
Built by Immigrants,
Built by New Yorkers.
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4th Annual 5k For Davide completed by a dear friend in Thailand.
🖤💛🇹🇭🇮🇹
🖤💛🇹🇭🇮🇹
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
4th Annual 5k For Davide completed by a dear friend in Thailand.
🖤💛🇹🇭🇮🇹
🖤💛🇹🇭🇮🇹
BLOOD PUMPING AT 11 AM ON SUNDAY! IRELAND WIN!
THE BOYS IN GREEN ARE STILL ALIVE FOR A #FIFAWorldCup SPOT!
#FIFAWCQ2026
THE BOYS IN GREEN ARE STILL ALIVE FOR A #FIFAWorldCup SPOT!
#FIFAWCQ2026
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BLOOD PUMPING AT 11 AM ON SUNDAY! IRELAND WIN!
THE BOYS IN GREEN ARE STILL ALIVE FOR A #FIFAWorldCup SPOT!
#FIFAWCQ2026
THE BOYS IN GREEN ARE STILL ALIVE FOR A #FIFAWorldCup SPOT!
#FIFAWCQ2026
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Thank you to Dr.Kellen & everyone at FitClub for hosting the 4th annual 5k For Davide
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Thank you to Dr.Kellen & everyone at FitClub for hosting the 4th annual 5k For Davide
From the other website by @nycosmos.bsky.social:
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
From the other website by @nycosmos.bsky.social:
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
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The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
November 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
Do you like hockey?
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Do you like hockey?
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
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If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
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📸 Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins:
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📸 Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins:
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
Also
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Also
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Major League Soccer taking a page out of the National Independent Soccer League handbook.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Major League Soccer taking a page out of the National Independent Soccer League handbook.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.