Jeff Rueter
@jeffrueter.bsky.social
Global soccer journalist based in Saint Paul, MN (update coming 👀) || Fmr. senior writer, The Athletic || MLS Weekly - Tuesdays on the Total Soccer Show || Putting the "bi" in byline 🏳️🌈
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Jeff Rueter
@jeffrueter.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Introducing Five Asides... with a MLS playoff preview!
This will cover far more terrain in time. But until then: I'm back!
jeffrueter.substack.com
NEW(!): Kicking off my new posting space, Five Asides, with an MLS playoff preview.
A personal note before scrutinizing the postseason format in its third season and sizing up each first round matchup. Great to be back! jeffrueter.substack.com/p/introducin...
A personal note before scrutinizing the postseason format in its third season and sizing up each first round matchup. Great to be back! jeffrueter.substack.com/p/introducin...
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Hannity has a Fox reporter in Minneapolis talk to a random protester walking through the city who goes on to spit bars for 2 minutes
January 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Hannity has a Fox reporter in Minneapolis talk to a random protester walking through the city who goes on to spit bars for 2 minutes
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We are officially one month away from the 2026 ASI Summit! You can now view the Summit schedule on our website at americansoccerinsights.com/program/. Registration is still open, so don't forget to secure your tickets while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you soon!
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are officially one month away from the 2026 ASI Summit! You can now view the Summit schedule on our website at americansoccerinsights.com/program/. Registration is still open, so don't forget to secure your tickets while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Just found that there have been enough instances of law enforcement killing people in Minnesota to warrant its own dedicated, dynamic Wikipedia landing page.
13 people killed; 11 since November, 2015. The only U.S. state with such a list.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
13 people killed; 11 since November, 2015. The only U.S. state with such a list.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
List of killings by law enforcement officers in Minnesota - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Just found that there have been enough instances of law enforcement killing people in Minnesota to warrant its own dedicated, dynamic Wikipedia landing page.
13 people killed; 11 since November, 2015. The only U.S. state with such a list.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
13 people killed; 11 since November, 2015. The only U.S. state with such a list.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay to take West Brom job
This is the second credible connection between Ramsay and another club since the calendar turned last week.
www.twincities.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
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I asked Emma Hayes if she's okay with the #NWSL High Impact Player criteria including #USWNT game minutes - which means she has a role in determining if players qualify.
I also asked if the NWSL told her the rule was coming before announcing it.
Hayes' answer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/trini...
I also asked if the NWSL told her the rule was coming before announcing it.
Hayes' answer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/trini...
![First of all no, I didn't know about it.
Heif [USWNT PR chief Aaron Heifetz] definitely mentioned it to me. And sometimes, especially coming from England and working in a league where it's organized so much differently, sometimes it takes me a little bit longer to understand the implications of certain things.
I know that the NWSLPA and the league are trying to work through that criteria. I'd say it's between them to try and do that.
But when it comes to whether that influences playing time or should affect that, nothing will change with me and the way that I'm doing things regardless of any ruling that's put in place.
To be honest with you, it's probably going to be a little bit longer until they resolve what that criteria is. Whether it ends up being that or something else, you'd have to ask them. But from my perspective, nothing changes with regards to how I will operate.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gj2bc6vdtaw5mfhzhzdxr3j3/bafkreidzjyljh7oc7gubyd4aj4isl6ry66hbw6alh6ex5muisbwmdc2kkq@jpeg)
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I asked Emma Hayes if she's okay with the #NWSL High Impact Player criteria including #USWNT game minutes - which means she has a role in determining if players qualify.
I also asked if the NWSL told her the rule was coming before announcing it.
Hayes' answer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/trini...
I also asked if the NWSL told her the rule was coming before announcing it.
Hayes' answer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/trini...
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It feels reassuring to see journalists recognize what we all know: that could’ve been me
"This was a family that could've been like mine" -- Philip Bump breaks down crying on MS NOW when talking about the stuffed animals in Renee Good's car when she was killed
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
It feels reassuring to see journalists recognize what we all know: that could’ve been me
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Exclusive: According to @sport.theguardian.com sources, Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Exclusive: According to @sport.theguardian.com sources, Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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HuffPost has obtained a video of a physician trying to give medical care to the woman shot and killed by ICE goons today, and not being allowed to go near her. The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present
January 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
HuffPost has obtained a video of a physician trying to give medical care to the woman shot and killed by ICE goons today, and not being allowed to go near her. The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present
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Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
January 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
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This is one of those truth is stranger than fiction stories.
January 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This is one of those truth is stranger than fiction stories.
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MPR playing an eye witness account right now of ICE shooting directly through the windshield at her face and not giving her medical care for 10 minutes.
MPR News is live right now bringing you updates on this. mprnews.org/listen
ICE reportedly shot someone at Portland and 33/34. Mspt saying bullets, could be less lethal 20+ agents on site, MPD and ambulances responding. Helicopters overhead
January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
MPR playing an eye witness account right now of ICE shooting directly through the windshield at her face and not giving her medical care for 10 minutes.
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Watch today's 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 with @taylorrockwell.bsky.social, @joeclowery.bsky.social & @jeffrueter.bsky.social on YouTube 📺
Will Puig’s injury ruin the LA Galaxy’s season?
YouTube video by Total Soccer Show
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January 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Watch today's 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 with @taylorrockwell.bsky.social, @joeclowery.bsky.social & @jeffrueter.bsky.social on YouTube 📺
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ICE is out in large numbers in Saint Paul and Minneapolis today following the recent surge in federal agents being deployed to the Twin Cities. Please be careful, support your neighbors, and contact the MONARCA hotline (612.441.2881) with any verified ICE sightings.
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
ICE is out in large numbers in Saint Paul and Minneapolis today following the recent surge in federal agents being deployed to the Twin Cities. Please be careful, support your neighbors, and contact the MONARCA hotline (612.441.2881) with any verified ICE sightings.
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wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
who cares about soccer
in nwsl leadership? no one, it seems
btvc.beehiiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
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The mysterious Ann Winterburne — who has only ever edited John Herdman's Wikipedia page — was back at it again last month, deleting the entire Canada drone spying scandal section while Herdman was in talks with the Indonesian national team
January 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The mysterious Ann Winterburne — who has only ever edited John Herdman's Wikipedia page — was back at it again last month, deleting the entire Canada drone spying scandal section while Herdman was in talks with the Indonesian national team
This reminds me that May 2026 marks ten years since the U.S. lower leagues' record was set: The Miami FC prying Richie Ryan from the Jacksonville Armada for $750,000.
Lexington SC’s offseason has been unlike anything we’ve seen in USL.
💰 The 1st six-figure intra-league transfer in league history (Aaron Molloy)
💰 The *2nd* six-figure intra-league transfer in league history (Philip Goodrum)
Plus key adds like Semmle. Fascinating investment in the 2nd division.
💰 The 1st six-figure intra-league transfer in league history (Aaron Molloy)
💰 The *2nd* six-figure intra-league transfer in league history (Philip Goodrum)
Plus key adds like Semmle. Fascinating investment in the 2nd division.
Sources: Former Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Oliver Semmle is signing with Lexington (USL Championship).
Semmle, 27, made 18 appearances for the Union first team and seven for Union II, adding veteran experience to a win-now roster.
Cc: @usltactics.com, @joeclowery.bsky.social
#doop #lexgo
Semmle, 27, made 18 appearances for the Union first team and seven for Union II, adding veteran experience to a win-now roster.
Cc: @usltactics.com, @joeclowery.bsky.social
#doop #lexgo
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This reminds me that May 2026 marks ten years since the U.S. lower leagues' record was set: The Miami FC prying Richie Ryan from the Jacksonville Armada for $750,000.
Deeply unserious half for Bournemouth. Pass the nog.
December 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Deeply unserious half for Bournemouth. Pass the nog.
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The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.
With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
December 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.
With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Ah yes, the famously informed and reflective Ballon d’Or Féminin and a not-at-all convoluted and devoid of ball knowledge “SportsPro Media Top 150 Most Marketable Athletes.”
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
this is so stupid
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ah yes, the famously informed and reflective Ballon d’Or Féminin and a not-at-all convoluted and devoid of ball knowledge “SportsPro Media Top 150 Most Marketable Athletes.”
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
Few purer scenes left in this sport than when a tournament host scores its opening goal - this time, Morocco and AFCON. Nifty sequence to break down a well-organized Comoros defense.
December 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Few purer scenes left in this sport than when a tournament host scores its opening goal - this time, Morocco and AFCON. Nifty sequence to break down a well-organized Comoros defense.