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In this house, shootouts are draws.
We are not PRO.
Regular season unless otherwise noted.
Abuse will not be tolerated.
"Disgracful" Person
We are not PRO.
Regular season unless otherwise noted.
Abuse will not be tolerated.
"Disgracful" Person
Pinned
#MLSRefStats
2025 #MLSCupPlayoffs
Includes all games through 9 November
23 g, 4.96 Y/g, 5 R, 5 pens, 26.26 F/g
HOME: 2.43 Y/g, 1 R, 5 pens, 13.87 FC/g
AWAY: 2.52 Y/g, 4 R, 0 pens, 12.39 FC/g
HOME RECORD: 13 W - 6 D - 4 L
2025 #MLSCupPlayoffs
Includes all games through 9 November
23 g, 4.96 Y/g, 5 R, 5 pens, 26.26 F/g
HOME: 2.43 Y/g, 1 R, 5 pens, 13.87 FC/g
AWAY: 2.52 Y/g, 4 R, 0 pens, 12.39 FC/g
HOME RECORD: 13 W - 6 D - 4 L
In case you were worried USL would be any less pathetic than MLS when it comes to CBA negotiations
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In case you were worried USL would be any less pathetic than MLS when it comes to CBA negotiations
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🚨 GOALKEEPER ASSIST IN THE MLS PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
🚨 GOALKEEPER ASSIST IN THE MLS PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!
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Pretty cool that Gotham FC have made the NWSL championship game after Bane blew up their stadium that one time
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Pretty cool that Gotham FC have made the NWSL championship game after Bane blew up their stadium that one time
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Championship Saturday for USL Championship and @nwslsoccer.com
USL: CBS, Paramount+ at 12:00pm ET
NWSL: CBS, Paramount+ at 8:00pm ET
USL: CBS, Paramount+ at 12:00pm ET
NWSL: CBS, Paramount+ at 8:00pm ET
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Championship Saturday for USL Championship and @nwslsoccer.com
USL: CBS, Paramount+ at 12:00pm ET
NWSL: CBS, Paramount+ at 8:00pm ET
USL: CBS, Paramount+ at 12:00pm ET
NWSL: CBS, Paramount+ at 8:00pm ET
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This week, The Guardian exposed appalling comments attributed to Mr. Ernst Tanner. The PSRA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the comments as reported, and fully supports MLS reopening its investigation.
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This week, The Guardian exposed appalling comments attributed to Mr. Ernst Tanner. The PSRA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the comments as reported, and fully supports MLS reopening its investigation.
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (4) @mnufc.com
REF: Rosendo MENDOZA - 7th playoff game
AR1: Cory RICHARDSON - 14th
AR2: Kathryn NESBITT - 15th
4TH: Tori PENSO - 6th
VAR: Michael RADCHUK - 5th
AVAR: Tom SUPPLE - 19th
#SDvMIN #FlowWithUs #MNUFC
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (4) @mnufc.com
REF: Rosendo MENDOZA - 7th playoff game
AR1: Cory RICHARDSON - 14th
AR2: Kathryn NESBITT - 15th
4TH: Tori PENSO - 6th
VAR: Michael RADCHUK - 5th
AVAR: Tom SUPPLE - 19th
#SDvMIN #FlowWithUs #MNUFC
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (4) @mnufc.com
REF: Rosendo MENDOZA - 7th playoff game
AR1: Cory RICHARDSON - 14th
AR2: Kathryn NESBITT - 15th
4TH: Tori PENSO - 6th
VAR: Michael RADCHUK - 5th
AVAR: Tom SUPPLE - 19th
#SDvMIN #FlowWithUs #MNUFC
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (4) @mnufc.com
REF: Rosendo MENDOZA - 7th playoff game
AR1: Cory RICHARDSON - 14th
AR2: Kathryn NESBITT - 15th
4TH: Tori PENSO - 6th
VAR: Michael RADCHUK - 5th
AVAR: Tom SUPPLE - 19th
#SDvMIN #FlowWithUs #MNUFC
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) PHILADELPHIA UNION vs (5) @newyorkcityfc.com
REF: Guido GONZALES Jr - 8th playoff game
AR1: Nick URANGA - 12th
AR2: Ian McKAY - 9th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 5th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 4th
AVAR: Craig LOWRY - 9th
#PHIvNYC #DOOP #DaleNewYork
(1) PHILADELPHIA UNION vs (5) @newyorkcityfc.com
REF: Guido GONZALES Jr - 8th playoff game
AR1: Nick URANGA - 12th
AR2: Ian McKAY - 9th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 5th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 4th
AVAR: Craig LOWRY - 9th
#PHIvNYC #DOOP #DaleNewYork
November 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) PHILADELPHIA UNION vs (5) @newyorkcityfc.com
REF: Guido GONZALES Jr - 8th playoff game
AR1: Nick URANGA - 12th
AR2: Ian McKAY - 9th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 5th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 4th
AVAR: Craig LOWRY - 9th
#PHIvNYC #DOOP #DaleNewYork
(1) PHILADELPHIA UNION vs (5) @newyorkcityfc.com
REF: Guido GONZALES Jr - 8th playoff game
AR1: Nick URANGA - 12th
AR2: Ian McKAY - 9th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 5th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 4th
AVAR: Craig LOWRY - 9th
#PHIvNYC #DOOP #DaleNewYork
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(2) @fccincinnati.com vs (3) @intermiamicf.bsky.social
REF: Drew FISCHER - 13th playoff game
AR1: Jeremy KIESO - 13th
AR2: Jeffrey GREESON - 8th
4TH: Pierre-Luc LAUZIÈRE - 7th
VAR: Carol Anne CHÉNARD - 9th
AVAR: Robert SCHAAP - 5th
#CINvMIA #AllForCincy #InterMiamiCF
(2) @fccincinnati.com vs (3) @intermiamicf.bsky.social
REF: Drew FISCHER - 13th playoff game
AR1: Jeremy KIESO - 13th
AR2: Jeffrey GREESON - 8th
4TH: Pierre-Luc LAUZIÈRE - 7th
VAR: Carol Anne CHÉNARD - 9th
AVAR: Robert SCHAAP - 5th
#CINvMIA #AllForCincy #InterMiamiCF
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(2) @fccincinnati.com vs (3) @intermiamicf.bsky.social
REF: Drew FISCHER - 13th playoff game
AR1: Jeremy KIESO - 13th
AR2: Jeffrey GREESON - 8th
4TH: Pierre-Luc LAUZIÈRE - 7th
VAR: Carol Anne CHÉNARD - 9th
AVAR: Robert SCHAAP - 5th
#CINvMIA #AllForCincy #InterMiamiCF
(2) @fccincinnati.com vs (3) @intermiamicf.bsky.social
REF: Drew FISCHER - 13th playoff game
AR1: Jeremy KIESO - 13th
AR2: Jeffrey GREESON - 8th
4TH: Pierre-Luc LAUZIÈRE - 7th
VAR: Carol Anne CHÉNARD - 9th
AVAR: Robert SCHAAP - 5th
#CINvMIA #AllForCincy #InterMiamiCF
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(2) @whitecapsfc.bsky.social vs (3) LOS ANGELES FC
REF: Rubiel VAZQUEZ - 7th playoff game
AR1: Corey ROCKWELL - 35th
AR2: Andrew BIGELOW - 13th
4TH: Victor RIVAS - 7th
VAR: Geoff GAMBLE - 9th
AVAR: Mike KAMPMEINERT - 15th
#VANvLAFC #VWFC #LAFC
(2) @whitecapsfc.bsky.social vs (3) LOS ANGELES FC
REF: Rubiel VAZQUEZ - 7th playoff game
AR1: Corey ROCKWELL - 35th
AR2: Andrew BIGELOW - 13th
4TH: Victor RIVAS - 7th
VAR: Geoff GAMBLE - 9th
AVAR: Mike KAMPMEINERT - 15th
#VANvLAFC #VWFC #LAFC
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(2) @whitecapsfc.bsky.social vs (3) LOS ANGELES FC
REF: Rubiel VAZQUEZ - 7th playoff game
AR1: Corey ROCKWELL - 35th
AR2: Andrew BIGELOW - 13th
4TH: Victor RIVAS - 7th
VAR: Geoff GAMBLE - 9th
AVAR: Mike KAMPMEINERT - 15th
#VANvLAFC #VWFC #LAFC
(2) @whitecapsfc.bsky.social vs (3) LOS ANGELES FC
REF: Rubiel VAZQUEZ - 7th playoff game
AR1: Corey ROCKWELL - 35th
AR2: Andrew BIGELOW - 13th
4TH: Victor RIVAS - 7th
VAR: Geoff GAMBLE - 9th
AVAR: Mike KAMPMEINERT - 15th
#VANvLAFC #VWFC #LAFC
The 2026 MLS schedule actually fits neatly into 34 match days with the exception of two games. MTL/TOR on 7/16 and NSH/ATL on 7/17 fit into MD 9 for the home teams and MD 13 for the away teams.
LA/LAFC, despite being played in mid-July, fits into MD 32.
LA/LAFC, despite being played in mid-July, fits into MD 32.
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The 2026 MLS schedule actually fits neatly into 34 match days with the exception of two games. MTL/TOR on 7/16 and NSH/ATL on 7/17 fit into MD 9 for the home teams and MD 13 for the away teams.
LA/LAFC, despite being played in mid-July, fits into MD 32.
LA/LAFC, despite being played in mid-July, fits into MD 32.
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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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NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
You just never know who's going to show up on the Manningcast. Could be a sporting legend. Could be a great comedian. Could be an infamous war criminal. It's a real grab bag.
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
You just never know who's going to show up on the Manningcast. Could be a sporting legend. Could be a great comedian. Could be an infamous war criminal. It's a real grab bag.
Discovered tonight that Wikipedia has a random Indian winger (who would have been 16 years old at the time) credited as the referee for the 2017 #NWSL Championship.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NW...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NW...
2017 NWSL Championship - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Discovered tonight that Wikipedia has a random Indian winger (who would have been 16 years old at the time) credited as the referee for the 2017 #NWSL Championship.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NW...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NW...
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Never did make it to a Riverhounds game in my first year here, but thanks to their association with John Daly, I don't suppose that will be changing any time soon. Shame, really.
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Never did make it to a Riverhounds game in my first year here, but thanks to their association with John Daly, I don't suppose that will be changing any time soon. Shame, really.
Some questions remain to be answered, but I'm cautiously optimistic.
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Some questions remain to be answered, but I'm cautiously optimistic.
Long live Cascadiexas
Rate my divisions
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Long live Cascadiexas
Finally, a format I can explain to my friends.
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Finally, a format I can explain to my friends.
Personally, I think more MLS players should get to take their shorts off to celebrate a goal. As a treat.
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Personally, I think more MLS players should get to take their shorts off to celebrate a goal. As a treat.
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (8) PORTLAND TIMBERS
REF: Joe DICKERSON - 8th playoff game
AR1: Logan BROWN - 15th
AR2: Ryan GRAVES - 5th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 4th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 3rd
AVAR: TJ ZABLOCKI - 19th
#SDvPOR #FlowWithUs #RCTID
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (8) PORTLAND TIMBERS
REF: Joe DICKERSON - 8th playoff game
AR1: Logan BROWN - 15th
AR2: Ryan GRAVES - 5th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 4th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 3rd
AVAR: TJ ZABLOCKI - 19th
#SDvPOR #FlowWithUs #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#MLSRefStats #MLSCupPlayoffs
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (8) PORTLAND TIMBERS
REF: Joe DICKERSON - 8th playoff game
AR1: Logan BROWN - 15th
AR2: Ryan GRAVES - 5th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 4th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 3rd
AVAR: TJ ZABLOCKI - 19th
#SDvPOR #FlowWithUs #RCTID
(1) @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social vs (8) PORTLAND TIMBERS
REF: Joe DICKERSON - 8th playoff game
AR1: Logan BROWN - 15th
AR2: Ryan GRAVES - 5th
4TH: Malik BADAWI - 4th
VAR: Fotis BAZAKOS - 3rd
AVAR: TJ ZABLOCKI - 19th
#SDvPOR #FlowWithUs #RCTID
lol did I just forget to post a thread for this game
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
lol did I just forget to post a thread for this game
This was not a VAR intervention was it? They called it off on the field, right?
That's always going to make it difficult to recommend a review to give it, but if anyone can find any impact on the goalkeeper's ability to play the ball, let me know. Should have counted IMO.
That's always going to make it difficult to recommend a review to give it, but if anyone can find any impact on the goalkeeper's ability to play the ball, let me know. Should have counted IMO.
There is further controversy at the Etihad Stadium as Liverpool think they have equalised, but after an intervention from VAR it is ruled out.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This was not a VAR intervention was it? They called it off on the field, right?
That's always going to make it difficult to recommend a review to give it, but if anyone can find any impact on the goalkeeper's ability to play the ball, let me know. Should have counted IMO.
That's always going to make it difficult to recommend a review to give it, but if anyone can find any impact on the goalkeeper's ability to play the ball, let me know. Should have counted IMO.