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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

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Sr. Director of Editorial, USL. Cambridge United fan. Fancies himself a writer. Don't mind me.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · Dec 24

This was incredibly kind of Matt - @usltactics.com is much smarter than a yutz like me - so with much trepidation I've attempted to put together a starter pack of folks you can follow around the #USL ecosystem.

Let me know if you'd like to be added?

go.bsky.app/KQY4fzT

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · Dec 22

I think @benwright.bsky.social has a local MLS coverage starter pack? I don’t want to just start listing folks b/c I’m afraid to leave someone out.

For USL, start with @njemurray.bsky.social & @usltactics.com and go in whatever direction they point you.

Diakena @diakena.bsky.social · Dec 22

Do you have a good 'list' of the local people you follow for specific clubs/regions? I follow Greder and Marthaler for the Loons, but it's easy for substacks/blogs to slip under the radar, especially for USL stuff, which I'm just getting into. An archive of peeps of some sort would be helpful.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4m

GOAL! Guatemala punishes an error by Haps and Darwin Lom scores with one of his first touches of the match!

What a huge goal for Los Chapines.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5m

Former @hfdathletic.bsky.social forward Darwin Lom just did something remarkable for Guatemala to put them ahead in Suriname. #WCQ

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h

#USL-1 Look Book - Friday, Oct. 10

@oneknoxsc.bsky.social vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social, 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
@cltindependence.bsky.social vs. AV ALTA FC, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

One Knoxville SC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine Uniform Matchup at Covenant Health Stadium on ESPN+.

Charlotte Independence vs. AV ALTA FC Uniform Matchup at American Legion Memorial Stadium on ESPN+.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h

#USL-C Look Book - Friday, Oct. 10

@northcarolinafc.bsky.social vs. Phoenix Rising FC, 7 p.m. ET (@golazoamerica.bsky.social)

North Carolina FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC Uniform Matchup at First Horizon Stadium on CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 5h

#GainbridgeSuperLeague Look Book - Friday, Oct. 10

Lexington SC vs. @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social, 6 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Lexington SC vs. Carolina Ascent FC Uniform Matchup at Lexington SC Stadium on Peacock.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 6h

An extra nudge to please read this & subscribe to Getting CONCACAFed if you want to see more work like this.

Believe it or not, this journey to Paramaribo was not a paid influencer trip, so if you can go premium to buy me roti/a coffee/it'd be much appreciated! getconcacafed.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Getting CONCACAFed

The good, the bad, and the weird and wild of soccer in the Concacaf region. Click to read Getting CONCACAFed, by Jon Arnold, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

getconcacafed.substack.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 6h

Stanley Menzo lost friends in a plane crash & experienced racism during his career, yet keeps a huge smile on his face as he manages Suriname.

I spoke with him here in Paramaribo about how he overcame such dark moments & what bringing joy to his country would mean.
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...

🇸🇷 Menzo moves past hardships to push Suriname 'sons' toward World Cup

The Ajax legend has The Natio atop Group A ahead of Friday's key match against Guatemala.

open.substack.com

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 6h

Free Newsletter: Ok yeah I had to write a few words on the US U20s making the World Cup quarterfinals again, and on my thoughts about the potential of the guys on this roster.

tl;dr: No huge stars (yet), lots of good pros.
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Rating the US U-20 prospects through 4 games

The US are into the quarters of the U-20 World Cup... again

open.substack.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 6h

@bhmlegion.bsky.social's Phanuel Kavita and @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social's Jojea Kwizera are both starting for Rwanda in its #WCQ contest against Benin on ESPN+.

This is a must-win for the side in its bid to reach next year's World Cup.

www.espn.com/watch/player...

Rwanda vs. Benin (Round 9, Group C) 10/10/25 - Stream the Match Live - Watch ESPN

Stream the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Match Rwanda vs. Benin (Round 9, Group C) live from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Friday, October 10, 2025.

www.espn.com

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 8h

For more on this, make sure to check out @usltactics.com's great piece for @backheeled.com on how @loucity.com and @sacrepublicfc.com have achieved sustained success year-in and year-out.

#USL-C

www.backheeled.com/secrets-of-s...

The secrets of sustained success in the USL: How the best clubs stay on top

Even in a league defined by parity, a well-run team can rise above the rest. Here’s how.

www.backheeled.com

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 8h

@loucity.com is on the verge of winning a second consecutive #USL-C Players' Shield, and could set a league record for points-per-game with three games to go in the regular season.

But that doesn't really matter to HC Danny Cruz, for whom process is key.

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Louisville City is on the Verge of USL Championship Regular Season History

Second consecutive Players' Shield is within reach, but process remains key for club that continues to set the standard

www.uslchampionship.com

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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 9h

Go for @mkickaround.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIge...

MK Live! International break, Florida Soccer + more

YouTube video by Morning Kickaround

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 9h

On Saturday, the six teams between fifth and 10th place in the #USL-C Eastern Conference square off against each other.

It could see two playoff berths be claimed, one team be eliminated from contention, or set up a dramatic final two weeks.

Learn more -> www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Why Decision Day is Arriving Early in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference

Three matchups featuring clubs between fifth and 10th place in the standings could prove decisive or set up tense final two weeks

www.uslchampionship.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 9h

Good morning! Right now, the group leaders in the final round of Concacaf World Cup qualification are:

🇸🇷 Suriname
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇭🇹 Haiti

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Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 1d

Some stories about my friend Kaleb, on the occasion of his funeral:

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IT'S JUST DIFFERENT VALLEYS, THAT'S ALL

Kaleb Horton has departed this life, and for those left behind there is nothing that reconciles any part of what’s happened with what should’ve happened. He had a family, grieving now. He had friends,...

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 11h

There are still a good number since the changeover in 2018.

Stefano Pinho (Union Omaha) was the 2017 Golden Ball winner, Jack Blake (Indy Eleven) was Young Player of the Year, and you've also got guys like Christian Ramirez in MLS and Kyle Bekker in the CanPL.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 18h

Former New York Cosmos forward Haji Wright appears to be going places.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 19h

Longest-traveling knuckleball I've ever seen.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 19h

Duke Lacroix has become an integral part of Haiti's lineup as it bids for a place at the World Cup.

It took a long road, but he's thriving. #USL-C #WCQ

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

How Duke Lacroix navigated the road that could culminate at the World Cup with Haiti

Steeped in Haitian culture from his childhood, Switchbacks defender has embraced opportunity to compete for Les Grenadiers

www.uslchampionship.com

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 19h

@switchbacksfc.bsky.social's Duke Lacroix with the assist as Haiti seals a good road win in #WCQ on Louicius Deedson's finish.

Lacroix has assists in consecutive games for Les Grenadiers. #USL-C

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 19h

If he doesn't end up in Jacksonville at some point, the football gods are doing everyone a disservice.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 20h

Comes with remixes and everything.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 20h

Wilford Brimley's looking good.

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 20h

The Guardian is hiring a senior sports business correspondent workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 20h

You look great in everything, tbh.