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Morgan Hughes @morganhughes.bsky.social · 1d

I think Darlington Nagbe is the first person in professional sports history who I believe when they say “I’m stepping away to spend more time with my family.”

Dude is the very best of us. #Crew96

www.thedisrespected.com/an-exit-inte...

An exit interview with Darlington Nagbe, world-class human being

"If I ever have grandchildren and they ask me about soccer in the United States, I will tell them I played with him." --Diego Valeri on Darlington Nagbe

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 1d

My wife told me to post a picture of me without a beard, for the folks who donated.

Here you go, folks. Take it in. Take it alllllllll in.

Guy staring at camera with a hat and black hoodie on

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U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 1d

"Being bold collectively as a group, that's the message." - Max Arfsten

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Nordecke @nordecke.com · 2d

Our last regular season tailgate of the year is coming up Oct. 18th. Our community team is collecting donations for Mash Pantry, who our long time member, Uncle Bruce, volunteers for! Please consider donating! Check out the wishlist here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 3d

Darlington Nagbe decided over the summer that 2025 would be his last season in MLS. He stayed quiet about until today.

Nagbe, and those closest to him, spoke to The Athletic about his decision and the emotional conflicts of his announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Darlington Nagbe retires: An understated star with an impeccable reputation

Nagbe is retiring after a distinguished, trophy-laden career in MLS, and those closest to him paint a picture of a revered superstar

www.nytimes.com

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 3d

Even moreso now that Nagbe is retiring at the end of the year.

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 5d

I am so deadly serious about Columbus needing to bring Emeka Eneli home this winter. Cashfer, GAM, whatever it takes.

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Parker Smith @dparks.world · 3d

Diego Valeri wrote about Nagbe “If I ever have grandchildren and they ask about soccer in the United States, I will tell them that I played with him”

If I ever have grandchildren, I will tell them that I watched him

Darlington Nagbe with 2023 MLS Cup in Diego Valeri’s post

Darlington
El egoísmo no encaja en el deporte colectivo. Hay que compartir la pelota. Sin embargo, Darlington Nagbe bien podría quedársela un partido entero y apuesto que nadie se la sacaría.
El capitán de Columbus es un alma humilde y un soberbio jugador de fútbol. Hace 10 años lo conocí y era un wing derecho desequilibrante con gol. Hoy es un mediocampista que entiende todo lo que necesita su equipo.
Porque este es "su" equipo.
El pequeño hombre silencioso se empodera cuando juega. Así habla. En el silencio llora las injusticias y mastica los caramelos del dolor. Esta profesión tiene sus nubes grises. Nagbe es un sol. Se hace grande en el campo de juego, su sonrisa brilla en el escenario, levanta un trofeo más como lo hizo en cada club en el que jugó.
Si algún día tengo nietos, y me preguntan del fútbol de Estados Unidos, voy a contarles que jugué con él.
Darlington
Selfishness doesn't fit into team sports. The ball must be shared. However, Darlington Nagbe could very well keep it at his feet for an entire match, and I bet no one would take it away.
The captain of Columbus is a humble soul and an outstanding
football player.
I met him 10 years ago, and he was a dazzling right winger with a scoring touch. Today, he's a midfielder who understands everything his team needs. Because this is "his" team.
The quiet little man empowers himself when he plays. That's how he speaks. In silence, he mourns injustices and savors the candies of pain. This profession has its gray clouds. Nagbe is a sun. He grows on the field, his smile shines on the stage, holding a trophy in his hands, as he did in every club he played for.
If I ever have grandchildren and they ask about soccer in the
United States, I will tell them that I played with him.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 3d

The greatest number 8 in MLS history, certainly since the expansion era kicked off.

A centerpiece on four different MLS Cup winners - very few players of any position can claim that status, but nobody else did it at three different clubs.

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 3d

What a career Darlington Nagbe has had.

After the Crew won MLS Cup in 2023 I was covering the celebrations in the locker room.

Two different champagne-soaked Crew staffers made sure to tell me:

“He’s the best fucking player this league has seen. You can fucking tweet that.”

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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GCGBAG ☆☆☆ @gcgbag.com · 3d

*MLS’s best-ever

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Morgan Hughes @morganhughes.bsky.social · 3d

The good news for the #Crew96 front office is that Darlington Nagbe is irreplaceable, so when they never get around to replacing him we won’t be able to be as furious as usual.

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GCGBAG ☆☆☆ @gcgbag.com · 5d

HOT TAKE: it would be better if Wilfried subbed in our 2nd and 3rd leading scorers to start the 2nd half instead. #crew96

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GCGBAG ☆☆☆ @gcgbag.com · 5d

😐😑 #crew96

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GCGBAG ☆☆☆ @gcgbag.com · 5d

Andres Herrera: Mr. Too Damn Clinical!!
#crew96

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Don Garber once again depriving us of a Yellow vs Purple aesthetic dream in favor of black vs white #crew96

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GCGBAG ☆☆☆ @gcgbag.com · 5d

#Crew96 doesn’t control their playoff destiny. YOU DO!

Join us and Up The Lads at Tav so much that it directly impacts not just the outcome of things down in the Disney Swamp but in Chicago and Chester, PA too!

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 6d

Only $74 away from $2,000 raised for Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

Don’t need to give all of it but maybe just a little. I’m 10 miles into my 25 miles of hiking today. Then another 25 tomorrow.

Thanks for considering.

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Donate to Save it or Shave it for Central Ohio's LGBTQIA Plus Youth, organized by Thomas Costello

My name is Thomas: husband, dad, writer and schlub. Like … Thomas Costello needs your support for Save it or Shave it for Central Ohio's LGBTQIA Plus Youth

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Eliot McKinley @eliotmckinley.com · 6d

This reminded me I hadn't posted it in a while. FC Cincy can't keep getting away with it, can they?

xPts per game v Pts-xPts per game for the 2025 MLS season. FC Cincy is too lucky

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Jamon M - MLS and footy analysis @jamonm.bsky.social · 6d

Friday Stat Dump: xPoints.

xPlaining...er...explaining xPoints is not easy in this format, but I'll give it a shot:

At its simplest, xPoints is the average points a team gets from 1,000 game simulations based on shots and the xG of those shots vs. their opponent's.

MLS 2025 xPoints table:

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Kim McCauley @kimischilling.bsky.social · 7d

how does Fraudcinnati keep getting away with it

Tony ElHabr @tonyelhabr.bsky.social · 7d

MLS playoffs are coming soon, so here's my cheat sheet to digest how every team has performed this season

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The Nutmeg News @thenutmegnews.com · 8d

American Saves For 2026 World Cup Tickets By Giving Up Eggs, Avocado, Toast, Ramen, Car Payments, Gasoline, Health Care, And Rent

www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...