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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 1d

Encouraged by the lineup combinations that Kerr tried tonight. Podz is trending towards backup 1 imo… Hield, Moody, Richard, and eventually Melton are all in the running for the two.

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 4d

Great day of football. Time to enjoy Warriors basketball 🙌

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 4d

Jack Grealish 💙 UTFT!!!

Sorry to my side bae Palace…

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 5d

Wow end to end stuff. Maresca celebrating lol

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 7d

H1M

Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 7d

Jonathan Kuminga has switched his jersey number from 00 to 1. He just wrapped up his first Warriors practice of the preseason.

The time for experimentation is over: USMNT squad sees Pochettino's World Cup vision come into focus

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 7d

"In my philosophy, in order to grow, players don't need to know," Pochettino said. "When you don't play, deep down, you know why."

This philosophy outlines the biggest difference between Pochettino and his predecessor, Gregg Berhalter.

Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 7d

With his latest #usmnt squad, Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup plans are coming into focus.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Mauricio Pochettino has been experimenting with his USMNT lineup for some time, but judging by his October squad, his World Cup team is taking shape.

www.espn.com

Stop trying to make ‘Lower Hayes’ happen! Mid-Market can be great

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 8d

Saw this walking around San Francisco today. Daniel Lurie’s embrace of business has gone way too far IMO.

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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 12d

Up the Palace!!!!! 🦅💎

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Jeong Park @jeongpark.bsky.social · 15d

No. 60!!!

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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 15d

History!

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Jillian D’Onfro @jillianiles.bsky.social · 15d

A group of office brokers kicked off a lively debate last week by trying to rebrand Mid-Market to "Lower Hayes." Here's what small businesses and other neighborhood stakeholders think ➡️ sfstandard.com/2025/09/24/m... co-reported with @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social

A group of office brokers kicked off a lively debate last week by trying to rebrand the down-on-its-luck neighborhood into something it’s not.

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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 16d

Today is the last day Rabia and Mohammad Waqar are operating their Mashaallah Halal restaurant inside the SF Centre Mall.

Even though the property has been struggling, it’s here where they became bonafide stars. Thankfully, they’ll only be down the street on Fifth & Folsom!

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

Eze was brought in for games like these…

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

Yep, hate to say it, but the chef who said it should be knocked down and built in a way that can stand up to the elements… is prob right!

The future of the Cliff House is on a precipice

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Robert Jonas @robertjonas.bsky.social · 18d

This is the part of the culture of thought that Bruce Arena identified as holding San Jose back when he first arrived. The veteran coach will need to keep chipping away at some of that risk aversion if he hopes to make the Quakes a perennial playoff qualifier.

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

“From what I see, we always wait to concede a goal before playing in [an aggressive] way,” captain Cristian Espinoza added. “It’s like we’re hesitating too much. When the game starts, we don’t take risks, we don’t go forward, we don’t play well. Then, when we get scored on..."

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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

Erling Haaland playing inspired futbol today 👀

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

Will it be possible to bring back San Francisco's famous Cliff House in the Outer Richmond? @kevinbtruong and @leahygarrett talk to the operator, his former business partners, and an acclaimed chef who ultimately passed on the project to find out 👇

sfstandard.com/2025/09/20/f...

Cliff House operator Alexander Leff says the landmark will reopen fully by 2026, but exorbitant reopening costs and Leff’s mixed record on his other seaside ventures cast doubt on a swift revival.

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

San Jose’s path to the postseason is perhaps the slimmest of the bunch. They have back-to-back road games against San Diego and Vancouver — two of the conference’s best — and close out the season against Austin FC on Oct. 18.

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

“From what I see, we always wait to concede a goal before playing in [an aggressive] way,” captain Cristian Espinoza added. “It’s like we’re hesitating too much. When the game starts, we don’t take risks, we don’t go forward, we don’t play well. Then, when we get scored on..."

Bruce Arena at a loss for words as San Jose's playoffs odds fizzle

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 18d

San Jose was facing a must-win game at home last night against St. Louis. They responded by conceding three goals in the first-half, leaving Bruce Arena at a loss for words.

“If I knew the answer to that question we’d have 30 wins,” he said.

www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/09/20/b...

The Earthquakes dropped their third straight game on Saturday against St. Louis City, behind yet another poor defensive effort.

www.soccerbayarea.com

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Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · 19d

San Jose is down 3-1 to St. Louis City at HT. Deflating. The Quakes are finishing their season on a free fall and are simply getting outplayed by everyone around them in the table. This was a must-win and they’ve conceded 3 very soft goals. Lots for Arena to ponder…

The Age of Corporate Capitulation Won’t Work

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The Tell-Tale Brian Phillips @brianphillips.bsky.social · 20d

I wrote about the Kimmel situation

Donald Trump came for Jimmy Kimmel. Disney folded immediately. It’s not just bad morals. It’s bad business.

www.theringer.com

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 20d

Hope is important in football fandom, and a player like Jack Grealish can provide it. Latest for @fotmob.com is on Everton's new signing(s) ahead of the Merseyside Derby. www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...

Jack Grealish gives Everton hope ahead of the Derby

There is newfound optimism at Everton on and off the pitch ahead of the upcoming Merseyside Derby, and the performances of a new signing, Jack Grealish, epitomise this fresh outlook on the banks of th...

www.fotmob.com

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Jillian D’Onfro @jillianiles.bsky.social · 21d

Compared to folks in SF, "Sunnyvale developers have a much simpler axiom: We have built it, and they have come." sfstandard.com/2025/09/18/s... @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social reporting on the Silicon Valley city that's both boring and booming:

Sunnyvale, tech’s ultimate industry town, is booming

Timing is everything in real estate, and this unassuming South Bay city is having its moment.