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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Apr 3

The moment of the match and a little BTS of me running over to capture it.

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Football Siam @footballsiam.substack.com · Apr 3

Asia's Footballing Ascent: A Conversation with Ryan Walters open.substack.com/pub/football...

The Interview: Ryan Walters

From K-Pop cool to stadium fever, the landscape of Asian football is undergoing a dramatic transformation, but challenges remain, particularly in Thailand.

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Mar 6

I was on site tonight at Kaohsiung City Nanzih Football Field as 🇹🇼 Tainan City & 🇮🇩 Madura United played out a surprisingly entertaining draw in #ChallengeLeague

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Tainan City FC v #MaduraUnited #ChallengeLeague post match report from #Kaohsiung

YouTube video by The Asian Game

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Mar 6

After coming here to cover an AFC Cup match that was ultimately cancelled back in 2023, it’s damn nice to finally see some club footy in 🇹🇼 Taiwan!

#ChallengeLeague

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Vince Rugari @vincerugari.com · Mar 5

Here’s a deep dive into the youth/outbound transfer explosion in Australian football — why it’s happening and what it could mean for the A-League and Socceroos.

Some pretty sick graphs in here if I do say so myself. cc @andyhowe-statto.bsky.social

www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...

The A-League has found its purpose. And it’s worth $20 million a year

A revolution has quietly taken place in the A-League. It helped propel the Young Socceroos to success at the recent U-20 Asian Cup, and is being noticed by the rest of the footballing world.

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Mar 4

DCFC just keeps finding ways to innovate and show their love for Detroit. Having GKs wear this 90s Pistons inspired kit is just 😙🤌.

#DCTID

Detroit City FC @detcityfc.com · Mar 3

🗣️ DEEEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT

🛍️: detcityfcstore.com/collections/...

Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Feb 28

Absolutely delighted @neatpaul.bsky.social's brought back the bite-sized Weekend Preview for @kleagueunited.bsky.social!

The perfect quick catch-up before matchday where you can also hear him and/or @matthewbinns.bsky.social on comms.

Tune in!

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The Weekend Preview Friday 28th February

The K League United Podcast · Episode

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Feb 23

Call it what you want. I know a Saltburn statue when I see one.

Museum Bums @museumbums.bsky.social · Feb 22

Both Jack & Mark are doing non-#MuseumBums LGBTQ History Month things today - @jackshoulder.bsky.social is leading tours at V&A, and @thehistoryboy.bsky.social is helping organise talks at MShed. Both are free, get to one if you can! 👍🏛️🍑

Venetian boy catching a crab, 1892, Henrietta Montalba, V&A

A photo of a bronze sculpture showing a figure lying flat on a rock to lean over a rock pool to catch a crab

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☢️Dangerously Radioactive M. O’Lybdenum☢️ @perchorin.bsky.social · Feb 13

Gift link for everyone but especially my @kleagueunited.bsky.social friends @neatpaul.bsky.social and @matthewbinns.bsky.social

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How a goalkeeper from South Korea landed with D.C. United

D.C. United pursued Kim Joon Hong this offseason, impressed not only with his command of the penalty area and capacity for big saves but also his footwork and distribution.

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Feb 20

That is an incredibly sexy kit. 🔥

Detroit City FC @detcityfc.com · Feb 19

A new look Detroit City Football Club in 2025 ⚜️

Take a look at our home jersey for the 2025 season, featuring AlumniFi!

Hear the full story about 2025’s rouge kit, and see the others, at our annual owners meeting on March 2!

Also open to Season Ticket Holders: www.detcityfc.com/tickets/seas...

Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Feb 13

Checked in for the game and got visited by the ghost of AFC Past!

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Feb 4

A blast from my #KLeague past on a rivalry I’m very much looking forward to seeing play out this season.

Matt Binns @matthewbinns.bsky.social · Feb 3

For those unacquainted, never a bad excuse to dig this one up from the KLU archives by @mrryanwalters.bsky.social

A Brief History of the Now Official Seoul vs Anyang Rivalry

English language coverage of South Korean football news, player interviews, and match previews for K League 1, K League 2, and Korean National Team

www.kleagueunited.com

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A Thai Football Podcast @thaifootballpod.bsky.social · Jan 26

A Thai Football Podcast (Special)
78: Any Port In A VAR Storm
This week's special extended edition is available now dalefarrington.podbean.com/e/78-any-por...
@simoncauston.bsky.social @robb65.bsky.social @ajarndotcom.bsky.social @mrryanwalters.bsky.social

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Jan 25

Just a couple of K League boys at the Thai League.

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Jan 25

Going Beyond Thunder Dome!

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andré @838carlisle.bsky.social · Jan 25

fleabag looking at the camera expressing an unsettling feeling

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Jan 24

Football just for funsies. This is nice.

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Jan 12

Happy Birthday, KLGG! 🎂

Don’t miss my exclusive interview with the KL City star, chatting life in Malaysia, career goals, and a rather interesting training playlist.

🎧👉 shorturl.at/d6OMv

#klbandarayarendahkarbon #klcityfc #sampaimatikualalumpur #cityboys

Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Jan 10

And now my #MitsubishiElectricCup watch has ended.

4 countries, countless long nights, & a pitchside view of Vietnam’s epic run to the title! From Viet Tri to Singapore to Bangkok, it was a joy following this team so closely.

Ready for the next adventure… after a beach & book holiday!

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offside.hk - Football in Hong Kong @offside.hk · Jan 7

Southeast Asian football is on the rise and everyone, from players to corporations, are trying to capitalize. Are there opportunities for Hong Kong football to crossover? We spoke with ASEAN football expert @mrryanwalters.bsky.social to get his take. www.offside.hk/others/hk-x-...

HK X ASEAN? It’s complicated

Southeast Asian football is on the rise and everyone, from players to corporations, are trying to capitalize. Are there opportunities for Hong Kong football to crossover? We spoke with ASEAN football ...

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K League United @kleagueunited.bsky.social · Jan 7

🆕 #KLUpod | Korean Managers Abroad 🇰🇷🌏

🎙️ @matthewbinns.bsky.social & @MrRyanWalters.bsky.social chat:
🇻🇳 Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam are ASEAN champions
🇮🇩 Indonesia sack Shin Tae-yong
🧳 Benefits of managing overseas

#KLeague | #MitsubishiElectricCup | #ASEANUtdFC

www.kleagueunited.com/2025/01/klup...

#KLUpod | Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam are Champions while Indonesia sack Shin Tae-yong

English language coverage of South Korean football news, player interviews, and match previews for K League 1, K League 2, and Korean National Team

www.kleagueunited.com

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Dec 25

Finally! Someone who knows how to pose for photos! 🤙

Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Dec 20

Chatted with 🇲🇾 Stuart Wilkin & 🇸🇬 Faris Ramli yesterday—tents in weird places included—about tonight’s epic #CausewayDerby!

Really looking forward to taking this one in from the touchline at Bukit Jalil! 🏟️

#MitsubishiElectricCup | #ASEANUtdFC

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Dec 18

Grateful for the journey! 🙌

Covering Vietnam vs. Indonesia live in Viet Tri was a blast—amazing vibes, great fans, and unforgettable moments.

#MitsubishiElectricCup #VietTri #Groundhopper #ASEANUtdFC

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Ryan Walters @mrryanwalters.bsky.social · Dec 14

Thumbs up if you’re actually quite cold, but don’t want to show it. 👍

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