Greg Van Belle
@gvbsea.bsky.social
Soccer person. Writer. Teacher. Northender. Covering Ballard FC and Seattle Sounders for Sounder at Heart. https://www.sounderatheart.com/author/greg/ EBFG.
So, who wears the captain’s armband for the @soundersfc.com this season?
February 14, 2026 at 3:36 AM
So, who wears the captain’s armband for the @soundersfc.com this season?
The hero we need.
February 14, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The hero we need.
Schmetz is the real deal. I wish more Sounders fans knew how lucky we are to have him.
There’s a decent chance he actually Venmo’s Oshan for his copy.
There’s a decent chance he actually Venmo’s Oshan for his copy.
"Where's my copy?"
"You're handing them out for free already?"
These are the endorsements we hoped for
"You're handing them out for free already?"
These are the endorsements we hoped for
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Schmetz is the real deal. I wish more Sounders fans knew how lucky we are to have him.
There’s a decent chance he actually Venmo’s Oshan for his copy.
There’s a decent chance he actually Venmo’s Oshan for his copy.
Likely?
Judge rules ICE likely violated Minnesota detainees' constitutional rights
#ICEOUT #Whipple #FDT #Epstein #GTFO
thehill.com/regulation/c...
#ICEOUT #Whipple #FDT #Epstein #GTFO
thehill.com/regulation/c...
Judge rules ICE likely violated Minnesota detainees’ constitutional rights
A federal judge in Minnesota found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) isolated detainees in Minnesota from seeing their attorneys, ruling the action likely violated their constitutional…
thehill.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Likely?
He must be removed before November.
February 14, 2026 at 1:56 AM
He must be removed before November.
Reposted by Greg Van Belle
The DOJ appears to have surveilled members of Congress who were looking through unredacted pages in the Epstein files and provided that information to Pam Bondi for her hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The DOJ appears to have surveilled members of Congress who were looking through unredacted pages in the Epstein files and provided that information to Pam Bondi for her hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.
I agree. So why are Russia and Saudi Arabia choosing our president?
February 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
I agree. So why are Russia and Saudi Arabia choosing our president?
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Republicans have never, ever really believed in a free market. That's always been a scam. They've now also abandoned any pretense of believing in the Constitution.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White H...
www.reuters.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Republicans have never, ever really believed in a free market. That's always been a scam. They've now also abandoned any pretense of believing in the Constitution.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
First, think about the Trump cabinet’s predilection for trafficking and raping girls and young women. Then imagine what is happening in ICE detention centers and holding cells all over the country.
They are unaccountable to law. They are limited only by their morality, of which they have none.
They are unaccountable to law. They are limited only by their morality, of which they have none.
February 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM
First, think about the Trump cabinet’s predilection for trafficking and raping girls and young women. Then imagine what is happening in ICE detention centers and holding cells all over the country.
They are unaccountable to law. They are limited only by their morality, of which they have none.
They are unaccountable to law. They are limited only by their morality, of which they have none.
These are always the least surprising news stories I see.
February 12, 2026 at 6:37 AM
These are always the least surprising news stories I see.
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Epstein is the biggest cover up by the US government ever.
Period.
Period.
February 12, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Epstein is the biggest cover up by the US government ever.
Period.
Period.
If you experienced even one moment of joy today, congratulations. You had more happiness and brightness in your day than any single MAGA person did.
They are such angry, miserable people. It seems exhausting.
They are such angry, miserable people. It seems exhausting.
February 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM
If you experienced even one moment of joy today, congratulations. You had more happiness and brightness in your day than any single MAGA person did.
They are such angry, miserable people. It seems exhausting.
They are such angry, miserable people. It seems exhausting.
This rhetorical strategy is so maddening.
Q: "Is it raining outside?"
A: "In 2021 someone from your state walked out of self-checkout without paying for one of the 12 items they claimed to have purchased and you did nothing. How dare you ask me about the weather!"
Q: "Is it raining outside?"
A: "In 2021 someone from your state walked out of self-checkout without paying for one of the 12 items they claimed to have purchased and you did nothing. How dare you ask me about the weather!"
holy shit -- Bondi's new tactic is refusing to answer Democratic questions, then using time during the next Republican questioner to smear the previous Democratic member and accuse them of being complicit in violence crimes
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This rhetorical strategy is so maddening.
Q: "Is it raining outside?"
A: "In 2021 someone from your state walked out of self-checkout without paying for one of the 12 items they claimed to have purchased and you did nothing. How dare you ask me about the weather!"
Q: "Is it raining outside?"
A: "In 2021 someone from your state walked out of self-checkout without paying for one of the 12 items they claimed to have purchased and you did nothing. How dare you ask me about the weather!"
The billionaire class took over our government and is waging war against us.
That’s what is happening.
That’s what is happening.
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The billionaire class took over our government and is waging war against us.
That’s what is happening.
That’s what is happening.
Doyle is by far one of the best American soccer journalists out there.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Doyle is by far one of the best American soccer journalists out there.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
Pam Bondi is having a very bad day and, not incidentally, committed felony perjury along the way.
This administration is a crime syndicate, not a government.
This administration is a crime syndicate, not a government.
February 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Pam Bondi is having a very bad day and, not incidentally, committed felony perjury along the way.
This administration is a crime syndicate, not a government.
This administration is a crime syndicate, not a government.
See you sickos at Interbay.
Our 2026 USL League Two schedule is here‼️
It’s nearly time for Year 5. We’ve had an incredible four seasons here at Ballard FC. Four straight playoff appearances. Three straight Division Titles. Two Western Conference Titles. Two Open Cup Appearances. One National Championship.
It’s nearly time for Year 5. We’ve had an incredible four seasons here at Ballard FC. Four straight playoff appearances. Three straight Division Titles. Two Western Conference Titles. Two Open Cup Appearances. One National Championship.
February 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
See you sickos at Interbay.
People support this man. I will never understand it.
Trump: "So I put on a 30% tariff, which is very low. I got an emergency call from I believe the prime minister of Switzerland. She was very aggressive ... I didn't really like the way she talked to us, so instead of giving her a reduction, I raised it to 39%."
February 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
People support this man. I will never understand it.
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Aside from the fact that Trump doesn't know who he's taking to, it seems tariffs are assigned by likability and fealty to Trump.
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Aside from the fact that Trump doesn't know who he's taking to, it seems tariffs are assigned by likability and fealty to Trump.
"It's fine that girls were trafficked and raped by the most powerful men on the planet in a worldwide money laundering conspiracy because the stock market bubble is fully inflated" is quite the argument.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
"It's fine that girls were trafficked and raped by the most powerful men on the planet in a worldwide money laundering conspiracy because the stock market bubble is fully inflated" is quite the argument.
Since when is event security part of the job description for DHS, CBP, or ICE?
ICE Director Says It Will Play Key Security Role At World Cup
ICE Director Says It Will Play Key Security Role At World Cup
The acting ICE director did not confirm whether operations or raids would pause during matches and FIFA-sanctioned events, despite concerns from lawmakers.
www.forbes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Since when is event security part of the job description for DHS, CBP, or ICE?
Someone should write a post about the number of people in downtown Seattle today for the Seahawks parade and the roughly equal amount of times Trump appears in the Epstein child rape, human trafficking, and money laundering files.
1,000,000 is a lot of people.
1,000,000 is a lot of people.
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Someone should write a post about the number of people in downtown Seattle today for the Seahawks parade and the roughly equal amount of times Trump appears in the Epstein child rape, human trafficking, and money laundering files.
1,000,000 is a lot of people.
1,000,000 is a lot of people.
I do not care for this woman.
wow -- Bondi throws a fit in response to Nadler's question about how many of Epstein's co-conspirators, if any, she's investigating, aggressively pointing at him and yelling. The hearing then devolves into chaos and Raskin and Bondi start yelling at each other.
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I do not care for this woman.
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Introducing The Evergreen State Kit 💚
A celebration of the spirit, color, and culture that define Washington and our club.
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A celebration of the spirit, color, and culture that define Washington and our club.
WATCH ➡️ sndrs.com/o5apl5s5
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Introducing The Evergreen State Kit 💚
A celebration of the spirit, color, and culture that define Washington and our club.
WATCH ➡️ sndrs.com/o5apl5s5
A celebration of the spirit, color, and culture that define Washington and our club.
WATCH ➡️ sndrs.com/o5apl5s5
It's green???? Brad with the scoop.
A new season is upon us 🥳
Brad has you covered with everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 MLS season!
Brad has you covered with everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 MLS season!
February 11, 2026 at 5:56 AM
It's green???? Brad with the scoop.