Jeff Rueter
@jeffrueter.bsky.social
Journalist covering soccer in all its arenas (Substack: Five Asides) || 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!
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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...
San Diego versus the Vancouver Whitecaps for a spot to MLS Cup, as we all expected in February.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
San Diego versus the Vancouver Whitecaps for a spot to MLS Cup, as we all expected in February.
Has San Diego always had an Airpod assistant coach? Chris Armas was so ahead of his time.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Has San Diego always had an Airpod assistant coach? Chris Armas was so ahead of his time.
And Minnesota United takes the opening kickoff for a touchback, with San Diego FC beginning possession on their own 20 yard line.
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
And Minnesota United takes the opening kickoff for a touchback, with San Diego FC beginning possession on their own 20 yard line.
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BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Copa organizers settle for $14M after final debacle
A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit that was filed by fans in the wake of the chaotic 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Ga...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Between his final appearance for SKC II in 2019 and his debut for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in 2024, Eric Dick made nine league appearances in the #USL-C & #MLSNP.
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given His Opportunity, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC’s Eric Dick Delivered
A career back-up before his arrival in the Steel City, 31-year-old produced historic postseason to lead club to title
www.uslchampionship.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Between his final appearance for SKC II in 2019 and his debut for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in 2024, Eric Dick made nine league appearances in the #USL-C & #MLSNP.
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
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Welcome, Cinderellas 😍 #USOC2026
Meet the 16 Amateur clubs who booked places in next year's Open Cup via the 2026 Open Division Qualifying Rounds
Azteca FC (CO)
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Meet the 16 Amateur clubs who booked places in next year's Open Cup via the 2026 Open Division Qualifying Rounds
Azteca FC (CO)
🧵⤵️
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Welcome, Cinderellas 😍 #USOC2026
Meet the 16 Amateur clubs who booked places in next year's Open Cup via the 2026 Open Division Qualifying Rounds
Azteca FC (CO)
🧵⤵️
Meet the 16 Amateur clubs who booked places in next year's Open Cup via the 2026 Open Division Qualifying Rounds
Azteca FC (CO)
🧵⤵️
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NEW: "Underdog, my ass" wasn't just a catchy slogan. It was a reminder that 18 months ago, Gotham FC was built to become a dynasty.
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Rose Lavelle’s magic gives Gotham an NWSL championship that once seemed inevitable
The NWSL’s would-be superteam gritted out another title, as the Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman face a bevy of questions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
NEW: "Underdog, my ass" wasn't just a catchy slogan. It was a reminder that 18 months ago, Gotham FC was built to become a dynasty.
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Playoff soccer rules
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Playoff soccer rules
So happy for the Whitecaps and their beleaguered fans. This team is a blast to watch.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
So happy for the Whitecaps and their beleaguered fans. This team is a blast to watch.
NEW: "Underdog, my ass" wasn't just a catchy slogan. It was a reminder that 18 months ago, Gotham FC was built to become a dynasty.
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Rose Lavelle’s magic gives Gotham an NWSL championship that once seemed inevitable
The NWSL’s would-be superteam gritted out another title, as the Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman face a bevy of questions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
NEW: "Underdog, my ass" wasn't just a catchy slogan. It was a reminder that 18 months ago, Gotham FC was built to become a dynasty.
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Those plans are back on track after Saturday's 1-0 win over Washington, with Rose Lavelle making the difference. For The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Not Hal Hershfelt's fault that her coach wasn't decisive enough to make the right sub. Not sure that goal happens if another midfielder is in her place and allows the Spirit to keep their ideal shape.
A moment that will haunt Adrián González if the result holds.
A moment that will haunt Adrián González if the result holds.
November 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Not Hal Hershfelt's fault that her coach wasn't decisive enough to make the right sub. Not sure that goal happens if another midfielder is in her place and allows the Spirit to keep their ideal shape.
A moment that will haunt Adrián González if the result holds.
A moment that will haunt Adrián González if the result holds.
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I feel compelled to point out that the NWSL has done Decision Day (Nov. 2), quarterfinals (Nov. 7-9), semis (Nov. 15-16) and its championship game (Nov. 22) in the time between the Philadelphia Union's last two games (Nov. 1 to Nov. 23)
Esther González gets the crowd loud with an early chance but it's offside!
#NWSLChampionship | Google Pixel
#NWSLChampionship | Google Pixel
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I feel compelled to point out that the NWSL has done Decision Day (Nov. 2), quarterfinals (Nov. 7-9), semis (Nov. 15-16) and its championship game (Nov. 22) in the time between the Philadelphia Union's last two games (Nov. 1 to Nov. 23)
An instant classic from @mikewattsonair.bsky.social.
"Dick rises to the occasion!"
Eric Dick with a couple of big saves to keep the #USL Championship Final tied in extra time
Eric Dick with a couple of big saves to keep the #USL Championship Final tied in extra time
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
An instant classic from @mikewattsonair.bsky.social.
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USL keeps making news about its pro/rel plans, expansion teams, and stadiums, but this is the issue that casts a black cloud over all of it. youtu.be/9Y46wOVIl8w
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
USL keeps making news about its pro/rel plans, expansion teams, and stadiums, but this is the issue that casts a black cloud over all of it. youtu.be/9Y46wOVIl8w
First commercial at halftime of the USL Championship final on CBS? A recruitment ad for ICE.
Yeeeeeeeesh.
Yeeeeeeeesh.
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
First commercial at halftime of the USL Championship final on CBS? A recruitment ad for ICE.
Yeeeeeeeesh.
Yeeeeeeeesh.
A reminder that the current CBAs for the Championship and League One expire on December 31. Big statement at the USL's marquee match of the year.
Players of FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge for the USL final wearing shirts calling for better working conditions. The USLPA want "real wages, safety, healthcare, and year-round support."
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A reminder that the current CBAs for the Championship and League One expire on December 31. Big statement at the USL's marquee match of the year.
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“He just texted me, said ‘Hey, I’m Juan Carlos [Amorós]. I’m here. Whatever you need. Welcome to America.’”
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
How Spanish Managers Are Dominating Women’s Soccer in North America
The biggest finals in the U.S. and Mexico will feature coaches from Spain facing off for trophies. Is there a formula or is it just coincidence?
www.si.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“He just texted me, said ‘Hey, I’m Juan Carlos [Amorós]. I’m here. Whatever you need. Welcome to America.’”
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals.
I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys
www.si.com/soccer/spani...
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For SI, I spoke exclusively with #GothamFC’s star striker Esther about her injury, the “deja vu” feeling from ‘23, and wether she agrees with the sentiment of “underdog, my ass” going into tomorrow’s #NWSL final against rivals Washington Spirit.
www.si.com/soccer/esthe...
www.si.com/soccer/esthe...
Esther González and Gotham FC Look to Recreate Magic of 2023 in NWSL Championship
While there are some similarities with their inaugural title run, this Gotham FC side feels confident and refreshed heading into the 2025 NWSL final.
www.si.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
For SI, I spoke exclusively with #GothamFC’s star striker Esther about her injury, the “deja vu” feeling from ‘23, and wether she agrees with the sentiment of “underdog, my ass” going into tomorrow’s #NWSL final against rivals Washington Spirit.
www.si.com/soccer/esthe...
www.si.com/soccer/esthe...
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For CNN I'm looking to talk to young men (feel free to interpret "young" broadly) who are actively sports betting sober—as in, you made a conscious decision to abstain for your wellbeing or you quit gambling—but are still sports fans. If that's you: Hannah[dot]keyser[at]cnn[dot]com
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For CNN I'm looking to talk to young men (feel free to interpret "young" broadly) who are actively sports betting sober—as in, you made a conscious decision to abstain for your wellbeing or you quit gambling—but are still sports fans. If that's you: Hannah[dot]keyser[at]cnn[dot]com
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happy transgender day of remembrance
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
happy transgender day of remembrance
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
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with a Nazi symbol, the Iron Cross, as the poster's avatar. subtle.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
with a Nazi symbol, the Iron Cross, as the poster's avatar. subtle.
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Wednesday Pod!
Remembering Randy Jones and the huge impact he had on the Padres, San Diego & yours truly.
Previewing SDFC vs MNUFC (and some USMNT / MLS calendar talk) with
@jeffrueter.bsky.social.
SDSU takes one on the chin.
Today's
@section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/11/reme...
Remembering Randy Jones and the huge impact he had on the Padres, San Diego & yours truly.
Previewing SDFC vs MNUFC (and some USMNT / MLS calendar talk) with
@jeffrueter.bsky.social.
SDSU takes one on the chin.
Today's
@section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/11/reme...
Remembering Randy Jones & talking MLS Cup Playoffs
Jeff Rueter joins the show to talk USMNT & preview SDFC's matchup against Minnesota United FC.
section1904.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wednesday Pod!
Remembering Randy Jones and the huge impact he had on the Padres, San Diego & yours truly.
Previewing SDFC vs MNUFC (and some USMNT / MLS calendar talk) with
@jeffrueter.bsky.social.
SDSU takes one on the chin.
Today's
@section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/11/reme...
Remembering Randy Jones and the huge impact he had on the Padres, San Diego & yours truly.
Previewing SDFC vs MNUFC (and some USMNT / MLS calendar talk) with
@jeffrueter.bsky.social.
SDSU takes one on the chin.
Today's
@section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/11/reme...
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NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union executive as team places him on leave
Tanner denies the allegations contained in a Guardian investigation into his conduct as Union sporting director, including claims of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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St. Paul, MN. ICE abducted someone here yesterday.
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
St. Paul, MN. ICE abducted someone here yesterday.
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If you have no idea what's going on tonight in Concacaf WCQ & need a quick explainer...I got you:
youtube.com/shorts/Qsaso...
youtube.com/shorts/Qsaso...
2026 World Cup qualification: What you need to know about the last day in the Concacaf region!
YouTube video by JonArnoldFC
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November 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you have no idea what's going on tonight in Concacaf WCQ & need a quick explainer...I got you:
youtube.com/shorts/Qsaso...
youtube.com/shorts/Qsaso...