Daniel
@danfrompasco.bsky.social
“So long as I have five dollars in my pocket and some spaghetti, I’m all right” - Fiorello LaGuardia
Long Island -> Florida -> Bronx -> Brooklyn
Long Island -> Florida -> Bronx -> Brooklyn
The league holds a lot of power here. They don’t have to answer for things.
I don’t think enough fans care (yet), I don’t think the union is doing enough to clarify demands or tell the stories of the humans affected, and I’m unsure the players will be able to unify enough to make this happen
I don’t think enough fans care (yet), I don’t think the union is doing enough to clarify demands or tell the stories of the humans affected, and I’m unsure the players will be able to unify enough to make this happen
As the USL enters a new era—launching Division One and inching toward promotion and relegation—its relationship with the players driving that growth has become its most visible tension. A routine CBA negotiation has spilled into stadiums, supporter sections, and the USL Championship Final itself.
As the USL Focuses on Growth, the USLPA’s Labor Fight Intensifies
How a Stalled CBA Negotiation Erupted on the USL’s Biggest Stage.
www.quailcitysoccer.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The league holds a lot of power here. They don’t have to answer for things.
I don’t think enough fans care (yet), I don’t think the union is doing enough to clarify demands or tell the stories of the humans affected, and I’m unsure the players will be able to unify enough to make this happen
I don’t think enough fans care (yet), I don’t think the union is doing enough to clarify demands or tell the stories of the humans affected, and I’m unsure the players will be able to unify enough to make this happen
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As the USL enters a new era—launching Division One and inching toward promotion and relegation—its relationship with the players driving that growth has become its most visible tension. A routine CBA negotiation has spilled into stadiums, supporter sections, and the USL Championship Final itself.
As the USL Focuses on Growth, the USLPA’s Labor Fight Intensifies
How a Stalled CBA Negotiation Erupted on the USL’s Biggest Stage.
www.quailcitysoccer.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
As the USL enters a new era—launching Division One and inching toward promotion and relegation—its relationship with the players driving that growth has become its most visible tension. A routine CBA negotiation has spilled into stadiums, supporter sections, and the USL Championship Final itself.
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‘The reaction was anger’ - North Carolina FC’s shutdown for a potential USL Division One return carries a real human cost
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
‘The reaction was anger’ - North Carolina FC’s shutdown for a potential USL Division One return carries a real human cost | Goal.com US
GOAL spoke to a number of former NCFC players, who outlined the harsh realities of a volatile league after being made redundant 4 days before a playoff game
www.goal.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
‘The reaction was anger’ - North Carolina FC’s shutdown for a potential USL Division One return carries a real human cost
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
I think USL podcasts and folks should start building a solidarity strike fund for the USLPA for the players who may need it
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I think USL podcasts and folks should start building a solidarity strike fund for the USLPA for the players who may need it
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Rich Upper East Side DINO who is trying to tank Zohran is about to be NYC Council Speaker.
Zohran winning alone is not going to save this city when there are so many godawful “Democrats” who have no interest in changing the status quo at all.
We need to get rid of all of these ghouls.
Zohran winning alone is not going to save this city when there are so many godawful “Democrats” who have no interest in changing the status quo at all.
We need to get rid of all of these ghouls.
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after saying she’s secured commitments of support from a super majority of her colleague…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rich Upper East Side DINO who is trying to tank Zohran is about to be NYC Council Speaker.
Zohran winning alone is not going to save this city when there are so many godawful “Democrats” who have no interest in changing the status quo at all.
We need to get rid of all of these ghouls.
Zohran winning alone is not going to save this city when there are so many godawful “Democrats” who have no interest in changing the status quo at all.
We need to get rid of all of these ghouls.
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We have a lot of thoughts on this.
The biggest one is that if you support the players on the pitch when they’re putting their bodies on the line (without health insurance depending on the club) support them as people off the pitch. Improving conditions off the pitch will improve the league.
The biggest one is that if you support the players on the pitch when they’re putting their bodies on the line (without health insurance depending on the club) support them as people off the pitch. Improving conditions off the pitch will improve the league.
Phenomenal piece by Kartik -
@kkfla737.bsky.social . Must read for American soccer fans.
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
@kkfla737.bsky.social . Must read for American soccer fans.
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
USL is on a precipice: Either respect and truly professionalize the players or forget Pro/Rel
The USL Championship final on Saturday on CBS featured some very strong statements by the players of both Tulsa and Pittsburgh about the league structure - and supporters joined into the act with sign...
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We have a lot of thoughts on this.
The biggest one is that if you support the players on the pitch when they’re putting their bodies on the line (without health insurance depending on the club) support them as people off the pitch. Improving conditions off the pitch will improve the league.
The biggest one is that if you support the players on the pitch when they’re putting their bodies on the line (without health insurance depending on the club) support them as people off the pitch. Improving conditions off the pitch will improve the league.
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Since Z's election, I've been thinking about NYC's political ecosystem and the path of the Left's struggle for governing power over the past two decades.
We're in a moment where the Left's configuration of both protagonists and formations is changing; here are my current thoughts on this change.🧵
We're in a moment where the Left's configuration of both protagonists and formations is changing; here are my current thoughts on this change.🧵
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Since Z's election, I've been thinking about NYC's political ecosystem and the path of the Left's struggle for governing power over the past two decades.
We're in a moment where the Left's configuration of both protagonists and formations is changing; here are my current thoughts on this change.🧵
We're in a moment where the Left's configuration of both protagonists and formations is changing; here are my current thoughts on this change.🧵
One of the immediate term things our country needs to do is prosecute those involved in this administrations crimes as soon as possible. Amnesty to “heal” and “move forward” only allows the infections to spread.
There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
One of the immediate term things our country needs to do is prosecute those involved in this administrations crimes as soon as possible. Amnesty to “heal” and “move forward” only allows the infections to spread.
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What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
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The stock market's gains are being overwhelmingly driven by seven Big Tech companies who have invested heavily in AI, which has made tech oligarchs even wealthier.
But when that AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag.
Be warned.
But when that AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag.
Be warned.
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The stock market's gains are being overwhelmingly driven by seven Big Tech companies who have invested heavily in AI, which has made tech oligarchs even wealthier.
But when that AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag.
Be warned.
But when that AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag.
Be warned.
Again. If I were a candidate for Congress heading into the midterms, my platform would be abolishing ICE, Prosecuting everyone involved in these crimes and other abuses, and pushing for constitutional amendments to address institutional issues
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Again. If I were a candidate for Congress heading into the midterms, my platform would be abolishing ICE, Prosecuting everyone involved in these crimes and other abuses, and pushing for constitutional amendments to address institutional issues
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This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
I have a lot of opinions, but mostly please just vote for Mike Blake. Ritchie Torres does not deserve to represent the Bronx. Enriching yourself while pretending to care about the people in the poorest congressional district in the nation is disgusting.
New Yorkers will vote next June in a primary election to determine who appears on the November ballot to represent them in Congress.
Here's who jumping in the races:
Here's who jumping in the races:
Who’s Running in the 2026 Congressional Primaries in NYC
Open seats, established incumbents and progressive bids, New York’s June congressional primary could reshape the national political landscape.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I have a lot of opinions, but mostly please just vote for Mike Blake. Ritchie Torres does not deserve to represent the Bronx. Enriching yourself while pretending to care about the people in the poorest congressional district in the nation is disgusting.
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Was editing a piece to not *overclaim* that Trump was behaving like a medieval king in trying to prosecute opponents and then he posts this. Well, here’s the piece: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Was editing a piece to not *overclaim* that Trump was behaving like a medieval king in trying to prosecute opponents and then he posts this. Well, here’s the piece: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
This is hilariously bullshit.
There’s something so infuriating about this moment and it’s brazen corruption. I really don’t think I can watch this World Cup and it sucks. I love this sport. I want to watch the elite players represent their nations, but it’s impossible to justify at this point
There’s something so infuriating about this moment and it’s brazen corruption. I really don’t think I can watch this World Cup and it sucks. I love this sport. I want to watch the elite players represent their nations, but it’s impossible to justify at this point
Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided a suspension for the start of next summer’s World Cup after FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban, with the final two games suspended for “a one-year probation period”.
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban as FIFA grant Portugal captain ‘probationary period’
Ronaldo, 40, was sent off in Portugal's penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This is hilariously bullshit.
There’s something so infuriating about this moment and it’s brazen corruption. I really don’t think I can watch this World Cup and it sucks. I love this sport. I want to watch the elite players represent their nations, but it’s impossible to justify at this point
There’s something so infuriating about this moment and it’s brazen corruption. I really don’t think I can watch this World Cup and it sucks. I love this sport. I want to watch the elite players represent their nations, but it’s impossible to justify at this point
Ah yes. Me being in a suit and tie will definitely make the 6 hour delay before cancelling and never getting a refund infinitely better.
Trump's Transportation Secretary on how to improve air travel:
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Ah yes. Me being in a suit and tie will definitely make the 6 hour delay before cancelling and never getting a refund infinitely better.
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Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.
Legal Theory Blog
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October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.
If I were to run for Congress, one of the first things I’d be running on is Abolishing ICE and prosecuting the agents that are doing shit like this.
We can’t fail the next reconstruction like we have in the past.
We can’t fail the next reconstruction like we have in the past.
ICE kidnapped a 17-year-old U.S. citizen named Christian Jimenez. Jimenez, a high school senior born in Newberg, Oregon, was driving on his school’s lunch break when ICE/CBP agents stopped his car, smashed his window, and abducted him on November 21, 2025.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If I were to run for Congress, one of the first things I’d be running on is Abolishing ICE and prosecuting the agents that are doing shit like this.
We can’t fail the next reconstruction like we have in the past.
We can’t fail the next reconstruction like we have in the past.
Been awake for 20 hours. Driving for 18 of them. Time to sleep
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Been awake for 20 hours. Driving for 18 of them. Time to sleep
25 minutes from the destination. We only added 15 minutes total on the drive. Crazy time made today. Took 17 hours from Brooklyn.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
25 minutes from the destination. We only added 15 minutes total on the drive. Crazy time made today. Took 17 hours from Brooklyn.
Good on them. They’re right.
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Good on them. They’re right.
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This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin will be the film's Shelby Foote.
By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Thanks Charlotte & Zach from ROCC NYC for the incredible work they are doing with Ibrahima and so many other remarkable young people. Really giving me hope in the future of our city.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thanks Charlotte & Zach from ROCC NYC for the incredible work they are doing with Ibrahima and so many other remarkable young people. Really giving me hope in the future of our city.