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Tom Franklin
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· Oct 20
During the last #AllForCITY watchalong of 2024, I basically talked myself into basically emancipating from Twitter on Nov. 14.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
#STLRising apparently means a rising number of front office personnel for #AllForCITY.
Sources: St. Louis City to name Ally Mackay assistant sporting director.
Previous CSO of D.C. United. Before that was in Nashville front office from before expansion season. Nashville created great foundation and quick success.
Mackay joins Corey Wray’s staff
Previous CSO of D.C. United. Before that was in Nashville front office from before expansion season. Nashville created great foundation and quick success.
Mackay joins Corey Wray’s staff
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
#STLRising apparently means a rising number of front office personnel for #AllForCITY.
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Listening to the gaffer, it sounds like we'll see extended shifts in the weekend games. Also an interesting but not surprising perspective on the current situation at the 9. #AllForCITY
#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet spoke to the media on Monday. He reflected on the positive start to the preseason, shed some light on how they will approach the games in California and discussed the need for a potential addition in the attack.
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Listening to the gaffer, it sounds like we'll see extended shifts in the weekend games. Also an interesting but not surprising perspective on the current situation at the 9. #AllForCITY
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SAVE THE DATE!
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Dante Polvara is #AllForCITY!
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
January 31, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Dante Polvara is #AllForCITY!
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
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Who is Mamadou Mbacke Fall?
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Who is Mamadou Mbacke Fall?
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
Reposted by Tom Franklin
It's St. Louis week for the Midwest Premier League! 314 SC makes the move to join the rapidly growing list of local teams in the MWPL! #STLSoccer
⚽ 314 SC is coming to the MWPL!
The St. Louis-based club joins the Midwest Premier League, bringing passion, player development, and community-driven soccer to one of the Midwest’s top platforms.
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/29/m...
#MidwestGrown
The St. Louis-based club joins the Midwest Premier League, bringing passion, player development, and community-driven soccer to one of the Midwest’s top platforms.
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/29/m...
#MidwestGrown
January 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
It's St. Louis week for the Midwest Premier League! 314 SC makes the move to join the rapidly growing list of local teams in the MWPL! #STLSoccer
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As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
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The Midwest Premier League is proud to welcome St. Louis Fusion FC to the league! ⚽️
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The Midwest Premier League is proud to welcome St. Louis Fusion FC to the league! ⚽️
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
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One shot. One opportunity.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
January 27, 2026 at 11:39 PM
One shot. One opportunity.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
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Union Omaha traveling to St. Charles, MO to take on BOHFS St. Louis on 18 March at 7 pm CT. This team knocked Omaha Street out of qualifying and took down USOC regular Chicago House to earn the right to host the Owls.
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Union Omaha traveling to St. Charles, MO to take on BOHFS St. Louis on 18 March at 7 pm CT. This team knocked Omaha Street out of qualifying and took down USOC regular Chicago House to earn the right to host the Owls.
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
Reposted by Tom Franklin
🇧🇷 Sources: St. Louis City is finalizing a deal to sign left back Rafael Santos.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
🇧🇷 Sources: St. Louis City is finalizing a deal to sign left back Rafael Santos.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
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A photo of Jonny, taken by Jake Wendel during the 2025 @stlcitysc.com season, has been nominated for a soccer photo of the year award. Click the link to vote for Jake's pic of Jonny! #AllforCity
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A photo of Jonny, taken by Jake Wendel during the 2025 @stlcitysc.com season, has been nominated for a soccer photo of the year award. Click the link to vote for Jake's pic of Jonny! #AllforCity
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
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#AllForCITY2 will play Indy Eleven on 2/20 in a preseason friendly.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
#AllForCITY2 will play Indy Eleven on 2/20 in a preseason friendly.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
This is why you always keep a spare Fall handy. #STLRising #AllForCITY
Yoann Damet told reporters today that both Fallou Fall and Tomáš Ostrák are going to miss the preseason and are doubts for the opener on 2/21 due to injury. #AllForCITY
January 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
This is why you always keep a spare Fall handy. #STLRising #AllForCITY
Have to wonder if this is #STLRising wanting to cash in on Klauss with a year left, Klauss having a falling out with the organization somehow, or something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
🟡🚨 BREAKING: LA Galaxy in talks to acquire St. Louis City DP forward Joao Klauss, per sources.
Deal would be a cash trade around $2m.
Not done yet, still details to sort + green light from player needed, but talks ongoing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Deal would be a cash trade around $2m.
Not done yet, still details to sort + green light from player needed, but talks ongoing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
LA Galaxy in talks with St. Louis City over Klauss trade: Sources
The pending move continues a busy offseason for the Galaxy and would open up a DP spot for St. Louis
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Have to wonder if this is #STLRising wanting to cash in on Klauss with a year left, Klauss having a falling out with the organization somehow, or something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Reposted by Tom Franklin
No, you didn't miss an episode of Red Smoke Rising. We had a planned off week as we're still working up to full fitness during the preseason! We'll be back next week! Catch us on Tuesday, January 27th at a special time of 8 p.m.!
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
No, you didn't miss an episode of Red Smoke Rising. We had a planned off week as we're still working up to full fitness during the preseason! We'll be back next week! Catch us on Tuesday, January 27th at a special time of 8 p.m.!
So PROUD to be working with Christine to help start @gatewayfootballgroup.org and even more proud now that she is going to be a champion for female soccer fans in St. Louis!
#DefendTheHeart
#DefendTheHeart
We’re thrilled to welcome Christine Miller as the #HerGameTooUSA Ambassador for Gateway Football Group! Christine is leading our mission to foster a safe & inclusive environment for all female fans across the organization.
@gatewayfootballgroup.org
#FanBuiltFooty
@gatewayfootballgroup.org
#FanBuiltFooty
January 20, 2026 at 11:38 PM
So PROUD to be working with Christine to help start @gatewayfootballgroup.org and even more proud now that she is going to be a champion for female soccer fans in St. Louis!
#DefendTheHeart
#DefendTheHeart
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This year's @stlouligans.bsky.social scarf includes a nod to The Urge and friend of the group Steve Ewing. Available at all home matches, all season long.
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This year's @stlouligans.bsky.social scarf includes a nod to The Urge and friend of the group Steve Ewing. Available at all home matches, all season long.
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In an earlier than usual announcement, #AllForCITY made the reported signing of Conrad Wallem official! After a successful loan from SK Slavia Prague in 2025, the Norwegian returns for an undisclosed fee, signing a 3.5 year contract through June 2029.
January 20, 2026 at 2:10 PM
In an earlier than usual announcement, #AllForCITY made the reported signing of Conrad Wallem official! After a successful loan from SK Slavia Prague in 2025, the Norwegian returns for an undisclosed fee, signing a 3.5 year contract through June 2029.
The Oceania Football Confederation league...it's not for the weak.
January 17, 2026 at 4:09 AM
The Oceania Football Confederation league...it's not for the weak.
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Games include:
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Games include:
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
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The first week of preseason is wrapping up for #AllForCITY and the club has named its' leadership council for the new campaign. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki will continue as captain while midfielders Marcel Hartel, Edu Löwen and Chris Durkin round out the leadership group. #AllForCITY
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The first week of preseason is wrapping up for #AllForCITY and the club has named its' leadership council for the new campaign. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki will continue as captain while midfielders Marcel Hartel, Edu Löwen and Chris Durkin round out the leadership group. #AllForCITY
Happy St. Louis FC Day on @mkickaround.bsky.social to all who celebrate.
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
January 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Happy St. Louis FC Day on @mkickaround.bsky.social to all who celebrate.
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
Reposted by Tom Franklin
We got a sneak peak. It was love at first sight. Things are about to look different around here.
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
We got a sneak peak. It was love at first sight. Things are about to look different around here.
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...