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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 4d

Random question... looking for an 3D printer to make HO scale model train buildings. Are there any recommendations for < $200?

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Darby @tokenliberal.bsky.social · 5d

Well, if Nagbe's gonna hang 'em up, this #Crew96 team only has one choice about how to handle the playoffs:

a man says well then i guess there is only one thing left to do

Alt: a man says well then i guess there is only one thing left to do, win the whole fucking thing

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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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Parker Smith @dparks.world · 5d

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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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 5d

Promise I don't have inside info. Wish I was wrong. 😭

massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

This is from 2023 EC Finals and Nagbe talks about 2025 possibly being his last year. Says "it's 2 years and an option, we'll see if they want me around after that." IMO, ball is completely in his court. Wouldn't say I'm expecting him to retire, but also wouldn't be that surprised if he does.

32. Darlington Nagbe: Contracts and Conference Finals

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 5d

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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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

I struggle with ever/in history type questions, but this guy was certainly disappointing just based on pure numbers before and after #Crew96.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

Well, it wasn't perfect, but I watched a team that looked like the #Crew96 I've come to enjoy under Wilfried Nancy and that's a significant improvement vs the last two months (save for 45 minutes in Atlanta) so I'll take it.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

Yep yep yep, that was good. Do it again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again .

massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

That's a bad decision to give a yellow card. Rough collision for sure, but there was nothing malicious or unfair about it IMO. #Crew96

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 7d

This is from 2023 EC Finals and Nagbe talks about 2025 possibly being his last year. Says "it's 2 years and an option, we'll see if they want me around after that." IMO, ball is completely in his court. Wouldn't say I'm expecting him to retire, but also wouldn't be that surprised if he does.

32. Darlington Nagbe: Contracts and Conference Finals

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 14d

Good night, I'm going to bed.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 14d

Man, I have very little belief that #Crew96 will find an equalizer. Had that second goal not been off, I may have chosen sleep at halftime.

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Morgan Hughes @morganhughes.bsky.social · 14d

In 2024 it took a team poisoning the Crew to stop us from winning a continental final, in 2025 we can shit our pants all on our own.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 21d

If I did math right, #Crew96:
-1st 14 games: 7W/6D/1L, 1.93 PPG
-18 games since: 5W/6D/7L, 1.17 PPG

In 2nd category was stretch of 7 G from 6/14-7/19: 4W/1D/2L, 1.86 PPG. Since beating DC on 7/19, 0.88 PPG in MLS.

IDK what happened or if it can be fixed, but I think it's very much a mental issue.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 21d

Welp, #Crew96 suck right now. Too bad we can't play Liga MX teams the rest of the way.

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Michael Jager @clecrewzer.bsky.social · 24d

This #Crew96 squad…

a group of baseball players are standing in a dugout and one of them is wearing an indians jersey .

ALT: a group of baseball players are standing in a dugout and one of them is wearing an indians jersey .

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 24d

Sheesh... #Crew96 just can't defend to save their lives. Very well could play in the wild card/play in round. What a massive disappointment from what they showed as their potential earlier this year. At this point, I have zero faith they can get it figured out. 😞

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Amy @mlsamy.bsky.social · 24d

#crew96

a group of people are sitting at a table and one of them is saying hey i 've seen this one .

ALT: a group of people are sitting at a table and one of them is saying hey i 've seen this one .

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Caleb Pongratz @calebpongratz.bsky.social · 26d

“Nobody loves him & he forgets that we have family & are people”, Former players open up about their time under Caleb Porter

#NERevs | #MLS

📰: prostinternational.com/2025/09/16/n...

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 25d

This quote...I remember seeing the joy on Matan's face after his game against Porter last year.

You've got to be a real asshole for someone to say the words, "Nobody loves him & he forgets that we have families & that we are real people."

Can't see many future opportunities in MLS for coach bot.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 27d

I don't pay close attention to the NFL anymore, but "competent offensive line" was a big role in Andrew Luck retiring early. 😟 Hated to see it, but was hard to really blame him.

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massive317.bsky.social @massive317.bsky.social · 28d

In the words of Lando Calrissian, "That was too close!" #Crew96

a close up of a cartoon character with a red shirt and a blue vest

ALT: a close up of a cartoon character with a red shirt and a blue vest

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(j)Sam @revenueminuscosts.bsky.social · 28d

atlanta won the xG battle that half this is not a bit i am not doing a bit

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