Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
St. Pete, Florida. Broken by watching and yapping about soccer. Too much time on my hands. Design Nerd.
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
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Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Back in 2018, my new drug was putting that sexy saxophone crescendo from "Baker Street" over highlights. Time to bring my favorites here. 🎷 Sound ON. 🔊
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
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I am popping in to say this is why sports are political. Athletes are humans and subject to the same bullshit as everyone else. If you want to support your team, you can’t support policies that dehumanize.
BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 AM
I am popping in to say this is why sports are political. Athletes are humans and subject to the same bullshit as everyone else. If you want to support your team, you can’t support policies that dehumanize.
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ICE kidnapped 2 athletes from Manhattan Celtic, a local amateur club, at their most recent training at pier 40.
Support Your Local Club is taking on a new meaning
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@pallonateinfaccia.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@danfrompasco.bsky.social
@freebklyn.bsky.social
Support Your Local Club is taking on a new meaning
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@pallonateinfaccia.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@danfrompasco.bsky.social
@freebklyn.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 1:10 AM
ICE kidnapped 2 athletes from Manhattan Celtic, a local amateur club, at their most recent training at pier 40.
Support Your Local Club is taking on a new meaning
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@pallonateinfaccia.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@danfrompasco.bsky.social
@freebklyn.bsky.social
Support Your Local Club is taking on a new meaning
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@pallonateinfaccia.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@danfrompasco.bsky.social
@freebklyn.bsky.social
"The company, which also provides athlete recruiting data, video production and owns some sport venues, currently has EBITDA of $40 million."
This isn't just a soccer problem, but it's also a soccer problem. Raking $40M of profit off the back of youth sports participation is ghoulish.
This isn't just a soccer problem, but it's also a soccer problem. Raking $40M of profit off the back of youth sports participation is ghoulish.
Scoop: the largest operator of U.S. youth sports clubs is for sale www.sportico.com/business/spo...
Largest U.S. Youth Sports Operator 3Step Explores Sale
3Step Sports, the largest operator of youth sports clubs in the U.S., has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a potential sale.
www.sportico.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"The company, which also provides athlete recruiting data, video production and owns some sport venues, currently has EBITDA of $40 million."
This isn't just a soccer problem, but it's also a soccer problem. Raking $40M of profit off the back of youth sports participation is ghoulish.
This isn't just a soccer problem, but it's also a soccer problem. Raking $40M of profit off the back of youth sports participation is ghoulish.
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Hillsborough College board approves plan to pursue Rays stadium deal
Hillsborough College board approves plan to pursue Rays stadium deal
Trustees unanimously voted to explore plans for a ballpark at the Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.
www.tampabay.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Hillsborough College board approves plan to pursue Rays stadium deal
Hope the weather cooperates, because this is going to be so cool.
On Tuesday, crews began putting together the pieces to build a regulation-sized rink, inside a steel-framed, air-conditioned structure to protect the ice from sun and rain.
NHL begins transforming Raymond James Stadium into an outdoor hockey venue
On Tuesday, crews began putting together the pieces to build a regulation-sized rink, inside a steel-framed, air-conditioned structure to protect the ice from sun and rain.
www.tampabay28.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Hope the weather cooperates, because this is going to be so cool.
As a former victim of Bodø Glimt, I wish City a very cold thrashing
So good they did it twice…
Bodø/Glimt have two early goals and Man City are in trouble in the Arctic Circle.
Bodø/Glimt have two early goals and Man City are in trouble in the Arctic Circle.
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
As a former victim of Bodø Glimt, I wish City a very cold thrashing
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Sharing this here since Christos hasn’t jumped to Bluesky.
Larry Sancomb, the general manager and a major part of Christos FC, has been diagnosed with ALS. Christos is one of the biggest, most influential programs in Maryland soccer.
Wishing him all the best I can.
@districtpressdc.bsky.social
Larry Sancomb, the general manager and a major part of Christos FC, has been diagnosed with ALS. Christos is one of the biggest, most influential programs in Maryland soccer.
Wishing him all the best I can.
@districtpressdc.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Sharing this here since Christos hasn’t jumped to Bluesky.
Larry Sancomb, the general manager and a major part of Christos FC, has been diagnosed with ALS. Christos is one of the biggest, most influential programs in Maryland soccer.
Wishing him all the best I can.
@districtpressdc.bsky.social
Larry Sancomb, the general manager and a major part of Christos FC, has been diagnosed with ALS. Christos is one of the biggest, most influential programs in Maryland soccer.
Wishing him all the best I can.
@districtpressdc.bsky.social
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Stadium Saga, Part 13560987: www.draysbay.com/stadium-saga...
Rays to present new stadium plan to Hillsborough College
Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
www.draysbay.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Stadium Saga, Part 13560987: www.draysbay.com/stadium-saga...
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It's a Sports App. My TL after the Mendoza TD
January 20, 2026 at 3:44 AM
It's a Sports App. My TL after the Mendoza TD
The college votes today on moving forward (campus is across from Raymond James Stadium).
The soccer implication (imo) is I find it unlikely that the Rowdies or Sun get answers on their respective (or shared) stadium until the Rays get settled, especially in Tampa where public money is scarce.
The soccer implication (imo) is I find it unlikely that the Rowdies or Sun get answers on their respective (or shared) stadium until the Rays get settled, especially in Tampa where public money is scarce.
A first look at Rays, Hillsborough College stadium deal
A first look at Rays, Hillsborough College stadium deal
The deal would include a stadium, new facilities for the college and other amenities.
www.tampabay.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The college votes today on moving forward (campus is across from Raymond James Stadium).
The soccer implication (imo) is I find it unlikely that the Rowdies or Sun get answers on their respective (or shared) stadium until the Rays get settled, especially in Tampa where public money is scarce.
The soccer implication (imo) is I find it unlikely that the Rowdies or Sun get answers on their respective (or shared) stadium until the Rays get settled, especially in Tampa where public money is scarce.
This game is nuts
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 AM
This game is nuts
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Paulo Dybala's clever finish doubles Roma's lead at Torino 👌⚽️
January 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Paulo Dybala's clever finish doubles Roma's lead at Torino 👌⚽️
I might love this man
January 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I might love this man
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Reposted by Mike Pendleton
What makes Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma tick? Veteran coach and broadcaster Glenn Crooks breaks down the man-marking press, the risks behind it, and why it’s driving Roma’s defensive dominance—and their push toward Champions League football.
Seen Through a Coach’s Lens: Gasperini’s Risky Press and Roma’s Reward
From Glenn Crooks’ expert lens, a look at how Gasperini’s man-marking press is reshaping Roma into a contender.
www.chiesaditotti.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:46 PM
What makes Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma tick? Veteran coach and broadcaster Glenn Crooks breaks down the man-marking press, the risks behind it, and why it’s driving Roma’s defensive dominance—and their push toward Champions League football.
Wow. A massive character for a fleeting time here in lower division soccer and the SoccerWarz at large. Not involved in the new Cosmos other than in the background and perhaps this was part of the reason why (I didn’t know he was sick.)
January 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Wow. A massive character for a fleeting time here in lower division soccer and the SoccerWarz at large. Not involved in the new Cosmos other than in the background and perhaps this was part of the reason why (I didn’t know he was sick.)
18 players. 20 of them are Rowdies.
There have been 18 players so far this off season making the jump from USL League One to USL Championship. Here's a brief on all of them.
Making the Jump: Players Heading to USL Championship
Highlights of those players moving up from USL League One
beyondthe90.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM
18 players. 20 of them are Rowdies.
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There have been 18 players so far this off season making the jump from USL League One to USL Championship. Here's a brief on all of them.
Making the Jump: Players Heading to USL Championship
Highlights of those players moving up from USL League One
beyondthe90.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
There have been 18 players so far this off season making the jump from USL League One to USL Championship. Here's a brief on all of them.
J-E-F-F
Step inside. Look around. Pick your spot. It's that simple! 🤝
January 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
J-E-F-F
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Players can go from Tampa Bay to Omaha? I thought that was a one way street.
Hint: not a current Omaha player
Hint: not a current Omaha player
🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings: Come on… you got this!
January 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Players can go from Tampa Bay to Omaha? I thought that was a one way street.
Hint: not a current Omaha player
Hint: not a current Omaha player
Okay Brooklyn.
Brooklyn okay.
Brooklyn okay.
@brooklynfc.bsky.social has signed 2025 #USL-1 Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. ahead of its first season in the #USL-C.
The 28-year-old has recorded 32 goals in 50 appearances over the past two seasons in League One.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The 28-year-old has recorded 32 goals in 50 appearances over the past two seasons in League One.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Brooklyn FC adds League One standout Juan Carlos Obregón Jr.
2025 USL League One Player of the Year, Golden Boot winner brings prior USL Championship experience to squad
www.uslchampionship.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Okay Brooklyn.
Brooklyn okay.
Brooklyn okay.
I was kind of hoping Charleston was going to disappear into the back of the table and it looks like my hopes will not be granted.
The Charleston Battery have confirmed the signing of 2025 #USL-C All-League First Team selection Sean Suber.
The 24-year-old joins Charleston after helping lead Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC to the league title last November. #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The 24-year-old joins Charleston after helping lead Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC to the league title last November. #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Charleston Battery sign defensive standout Sean Suber
24-year-old joins club after earning All-League First Team honors, winning USL Championship title with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
www.uslchampionship.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I was kind of hoping Charleston was going to disappear into the back of the table and it looks like my hopes will not be granted.
Beware of falling iguanas
FALLING IGUANAS FRIDAY: Iguanas slow at 50°, are stunned below 45°, immobilize below 40° and if their temperature reaches below freezing for too long, it can be fatal.
https://www.wfla.com/weather/forecast/windy-colder-thu-afternoon-freezes-tonight/
https://www.wfla.com/weather/forecast/windy-colder-thu-afternoon-freezes-tonight/
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Beware of falling iguanas
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Need to get acquainted with the new batch of USL clubs debuting in 2026? I preview that, and then I look ahead to the next wave for 2027 and beyond.
What's the latest on USL expansion?
Ahead of the USL's plans to add a first-division men's league and grow their pyramid, @usltactics.com gives an expansion update.
Get to know this year's class and the organizations hoping to follow suit ⤵️
Ahead of the USL's plans to add a first-division men's league and grow their pyramid, @usltactics.com gives an expansion update.
Get to know this year's class and the organizations hoping to follow suit ⤵️
USL expansion update: Which markets are set to join the Championship and League One?
From this year’s class to the organizations hoping to follow suit, let’s get acquainted with the latest USL expansion efforts.
www.backheeled.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Need to get acquainted with the new batch of USL clubs debuting in 2026? I preview that, and then I look ahead to the next wave for 2027 and beyond.