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Exploring the passion that people feel about their sports teams and what it means to support a club. Mostly #Soccer Some other sports too. http://rbpenguinmedia.com Admin is he/him, but in support, we are one.
I say this with all seriousness: I hope Alabama gets boat raced against Oklahoma so bad they start firing folks.
December 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Turbo is a good guy to listen to, and he’s been at the heart of player advocacy for years now. Excited to hear what he has to say!
I had a lovely discussion with Connor Tobin of the USL PA today.

We discussed a few CBA things on my #FallenLeavesPod and I'm alway happy to help the players, if certain HQs are ignoring ther voice.

The Interview will be released on Friday, a Teaser tomorrow!
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
From @leagueoneupdater.com via the Southeast Soccer Report.

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December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Tomorrow's an important day: a special new #FallenLeavesPod will be recorded with the USL Player Association.

We'll talk about EVERYTHING: the USL CBA, #TULvPIT, what to do & more!

#StandUpForStandards

👋 @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social @leagueoneupdater.com @theuslshow.bsky.social @dancreel.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
During my Air Force time it was a toss up between “So are you a pilot?” and “Does Area 51 really have aliens?”
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Regardless of my previous views on LSU*, this whole thing kinda makes me hope they lose every game next season.

*insert team Kiffen actually goes to**

**yes, even if he somehow landed at Arkansas.
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the Plane by the time Lane gets to explain.
New On3 graphic dropped
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
You’ve just died.
6th picture in your gallery is what killed you.

Buried under an avalanche of @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social merchandising ads.
November 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Besides the obvious (finally some stadium news!) it’s absolutely that there is even a team here. I never dreamed of the friends, connections, and experiences I’ve had because @unionomaha.bsky.social exists. (Double bonus thanks for the owners, management, and support folks that make it sustainable!)
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
News we’ve all been waiting for! While there are still some procedural things that have to happen, this is probably the closest we’ve been to a new home.

I’ll have some thoughts written out later (stupid day jobs…)
We are proud to announce an agreement to develop a stadium in north downtown for your Owls! 🦉

This new stadium will be the home of Union Omaha, along with a 20-acre mixed-use district.

Read more below! 👇

🔗 tinyurl.com/UODowntownSt...

#OneMeansAll
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Don’t believe you’ll find that in the SEC or Big Ten!
Buffalo leads 20-17. But lets check out the MACTION Meat Raffle spread.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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2026 Transaction Tracker up to date as of this evening.
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Because owls. That’s why.
hoot hoot hooray
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Charles, Charleton, and myself attempt to sift through the comings and goings of the inaugural Hearts of Pine roster. @dirigounion.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Me: This is the Body of Strawberry Pop-Tart.

Congregation: The Body of Strawberry Pop-Tart.
They've printed the dismembered corpse of Strawberry on the current promotional product for this year's Pop-Tart Bowl. There are even hands reaching in, actively eviscerating the mascot.

We are so far down the rabbit hole and this event has only been around for two years.
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@sickoscommittee.org ready to adopt an actual MACoon?
Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication. “City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout — a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals.” [scientificamerican.com]
Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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A lot to look forward to here. And many guys to thank who gave their all for this club and the badge. Thank you, all, for your contributions. Once a Búho, always a Búho (mostly).
We've announced our initial roster moves as we look forward to the 2026 season! ⏭️

Read more: tinyurl.com/UORosterUpda...

#OneMeansAll
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Very good foundation for next year. Some of these stings, but overall, it's part of the cycle.
We've announced our initial roster moves as we look forward to the 2026 season! ⏭️

Read more: tinyurl.com/UORosterUpda...

#OneMeansAll
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The only one that fully surprised me as leaving was Stefano. But this is an amazing corps to start with and should serve notice of intent to the league—The Owls want their Cup back.
We've announced our initial roster moves as we look forward to the 2026 season! ⏭️

Read more: tinyurl.com/UORosterUpda...

#OneMeansAll
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Did you know that Penguins occasionally write things? I'd forgotten, so I did something about it!

Wanna speculate about @unionomaha.bsky.social off-season roster moves with me? It'll be great fun while you wait for tomorrow night's Team Talk!

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Post Season 2025 Thoughts: Union Omaha Roster
The King Is Crowned. Let The Union March Begin.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Surprise! We've got another Team Talk for you TOMORROW at St. Andrew's Pub in Benson.

Be there at 7pm for a chat with Sporting Director Jamie Henderson and Head Coach Vincenzo Candela as we recap the season that was and look forward to next year!

#OneMeansAll
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I rate this post/thread two awkward penguins having tea and three cheering librarians!
My newest bookish creator ick is when creators think they've cracked the code and are like ACTUALLY RATING SYSTEMS ARE SUBJECTIVE AND NOT DEFINITIVE INDICATORS OF IF A BOOK IS GOOD OR NOT. Congrats!!! you did it!!!
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Three Owls in the g+ top 5, two in the xG top 5, and only Sergio Ors Navarro on both.

Reminder: Sergio is a first year pro. Mark Bronnik took home young player of the year. Pinho arrived midseason.

Becher likely gone after his loan, but the other three give a lot to build with if they stay.
USL1 Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2025-11-17)

🤖⚽️ | #usl1
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The league has finally arrived! Google “USL League One” and you’ll get to see fireworks and a One Knoxville shield pop up over the results celebrating their championship.
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This, but also let’s pray your supporters don’t have any epilepsy or light-sensitivity issues.
Not the point of this, but the stadium light shows that are so common now completely blacking out goal celebrations from players and fans is such an obvious downgrade to the spectacle.
Second goal for @oneknoxsc.bsky.social on a tight penalty kick call on the left side of the box as Stuart Ritchie was brought down.

Kempes Tekiela continues his run of being on the scoresheet in every game of the #USL-1 Playoffs to double the lead for the hosts.
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In non-soccer: I’m not going to say he doesn’t deserve the award, but it’s gotta be awkward for Stephen Vogt to win manager of the year the same week he has two pitchers indicted for allegedly rigging pitches.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM