Mike Standish
@mikestandish.bsky.social
I don’t have a podcast.
One philosophy is: "What if the roster rules don't apply?"
MLS is such a unique league in how a roster is constructed. On Saturday, we have two teams competing for MLS Cup that are not the same by any means. Two different roster builds, two different philosophies, and two different stars.
This is how they were built:
This is how they were built:
How They Were Built: Inter Miami & Vancouver Whitecaps
How were the two MLS Cup finalists built? Almost completely opposite
footyanalyticmusings.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
One philosophy is: "What if the roster rules don't apply?"
Cheeseburger with cheese
December 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Cheeseburger with cheese
To hell with sportsball. I’m a fan of mindball now
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To hell with sportsball. I’m a fan of mindball now
I’d like to think this is because I’m young at heart, and am open-minded enough to seek out new music etc blah blah blah …
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I’d like to think this is because I’m young at heart, and am open-minded enough to seek out new music etc blah blah blah …
Went for a run and saw a bird parade
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Went for a run and saw a bird parade
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jordyn bugg is the truth
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
jordyn bugg is the truth
@ahandleforian.bsky.social Don’t worry about the Sounders losing Obed. Gotta whole cart full of them over here
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
@ahandleforian.bsky.social Don’t worry about the Sounders losing Obed. Gotta whole cart full of them over here
It is ABSURD to me that the San Diego Wave and NC Courage had Jaedyn Shaw and said nah, we dunno what to do with her.
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is ABSURD to me that the San Diego Wave and NC Courage had Jaedyn Shaw and said nah, we dunno what to do with her.
College football? MLS playoffs? No. We are watching a sporting event that’s more compelling: Captain Tsubasa
November 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
College football? MLS playoffs? No. We are watching a sporting event that’s more compelling: Captain Tsubasa
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The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
@likkitp.ynyaproductions.com reading your skeets
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@likkitp.ynyaproductions.com reading your skeets
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Did Seth Moulton get visited by three ghosts sometime in the last month?
Strong message from Congressman Moulton:
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Did Seth Moulton get visited by three ghosts sometime in the last month?
Any move that might result in Malonga sacrificing minutes would be a mistake. Let Nneka walk. She's gonna get a big contract at age 36. Keep Ezi, because she doesn't need a lot of the ball and is almost entirely a defense-first player.
Happy Thanksgiving, Storm fans! My long article about Ezi Magbegor and her future is available now to everyone. Enjoy! #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/the-ezi-ma...
The Ezi Magbegor Conundrum
The Storm have to figure out what they want, and so does Magbegor.
stormchaserswnba.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Any move that might result in Malonga sacrificing minutes would be a mistake. Let Nneka walk. She's gonna get a big contract at age 36. Keep Ezi, because she doesn't need a lot of the ball and is almost entirely a defense-first player.
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I finally tracked down a pair of datasets and put them together. This is Deloitte’s 2025 valuation of the wealthiest clubs in Europe, and Forbes’s 2025 valuation of NWSL.
Kansas City Current’s estimated annual revenue is bigger than Barcelona & Chelsea combined.
Kansas City Current’s estimated annual revenue is bigger than Barcelona & Chelsea combined.
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I finally tracked down a pair of datasets and put them together. This is Deloitte’s 2025 valuation of the wealthiest clubs in Europe, and Forbes’s 2025 valuation of NWSL.
Kansas City Current’s estimated annual revenue is bigger than Barcelona & Chelsea combined.
Kansas City Current’s estimated annual revenue is bigger than Barcelona & Chelsea combined.
Before I head over to LinkedIn to do some job hunting, let me just peruse The Atlant—oh
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Before I head over to LinkedIn to do some job hunting, let me just peruse The Atlant—oh
Give me all the WNBA mock draft content!
Winsidr’s 2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 is here 🔥
@michaelwaterloo.bsky.social and @thecoachmelissa.bsky.social reveal their own boards, breaking down the top prospects shaping the first round⬇️
winsidr.com/2025/11/2026...
@michaelwaterloo.bsky.social and @thecoachmelissa.bsky.social reveal their own boards, breaking down the top prospects shaping the first round⬇️
winsidr.com/2025/11/2026...
2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 » Winsidr
Winsidr’s 2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 breaks down top prospects and examines how expansion and free agency could reshape the first round.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Give me all the WNBA mock draft content!
I read this in a job posting and ... NOPE. Admitting this in your description of a role means the culture is broken: "An exciting startup culture – wear several hats, and occasionally work long hours, during evenings, and/or weekends."
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I read this in a job posting and ... NOPE. Admitting this in your description of a role means the culture is broken: "An exciting startup culture – wear several hats, and occasionally work long hours, during evenings, and/or weekends."
Important Seattle owl news: friend of ours saw this awesome owl on Cap Hill last night
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Important Seattle owl news: friend of ours saw this awesome owl on Cap Hill last night
Ah, much better
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ah, much better
As a Seattle fan, I will always be in favor of some team I dislike hiring Caleb Porter. He’s a genius. Can’t pass up a coach like him, really.
I have a potentially hot take: I do not think the Columbus Crew manager position is a top job in MLS. Definitely upper half, but not in the top 5. Very fascinated to see who gets it. I heard Caleb Porter is available.
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
As a Seattle fan, I will always be in favor of some team I dislike hiring Caleb Porter. He’s a genius. Can’t pass up a coach like him, really.
Statue should already be in the design phase so it can be ready to be unveiled the moment she retires. What a legend of Seattle sports
Jess Fishlock, the last one-club #NWSL original player, is back for a 14th year in Seattle. She told @espn.com:
"From the moment I moved here, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to leave. I’ve wanted to build my whole career here because of the deep meaning that it has for me.”
"From the moment I moved here, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to leave. I’ve wanted to build my whole career here because of the deep meaning that it has for me.”
Wales legend Fishlock extends Seattle Reign stay until 2026
Jess Fishlock has extended her contract at Seattle Reign until 2026.
www.espn.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Statue should already be in the design phase so it can be ready to be unveiled the moment she retires. What a legend of Seattle sports
I have been called Mike Standoffish so many times
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I have been called Mike Standoffish so many times