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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 12h

MLS officials spending days and nights in the lab coming up with new ways to tell fans, "We don't give a shit about any of you."

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 17h

As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:

This sucks so hard.

MLS is using generative AI to write match recaps. Writers used to get paid freelance rates to do that. Hssssss.

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 3d

As for me, I'm just going to focus on looking forward to the Union's parade down Edgemont Ave. #DOOP

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 3d

I had already accepted the loss and that just felt more like a "Yeah, might as well end it that way" moment.

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 5d

I guess he's assuming he just played his last home game here and he's probably right.

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 6d

Since I wasted my time listening to Philly sports radio and they didn't so much as mention the city's new champions, it's time to repost this.

Philadelphia Union @philadelphiaunion.com · 8d

Lift that shield so high, boys! 🙌

#DOOP

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 7d

I think they were mostly 50/50 calls that just all went against the Eagles. But that was blatant, obvious pass interference on Goedert on the 2nd to last play - no excuse for missing it.

Reposted by Sturm B.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 8d

Andre Blake and Alejandro Bedoya lift the Supporters’ Shield together - this time, the real thing.

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 8d

Champions in Chester! So proud of this squad! #DOOP

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 8d

The Union clinch the Supporters’ Shield, topping New York City FC 1-0 with Mikael Uhre’s goal

Match report and highlights:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com

The Union clinch the Supporters’ Shield, topping New York City FC 1-0 with Mikael Uhre’s goal

Uhre's deflected shot beat former teammate Matt Freese in the 40th minute, and a tenacious defensive effort the rest of the way delivered the Union their second major trophy in team history.

www.inquirer.com

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 8d

Gunners win.
Liverpool loses.

C'mon, Union, make this a perfect soccer day.

#COYG #DOOP

Poorly Drawn Arsenal @poorlydrawnarsenal.com · 8d

Saka scores!

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 9d

Union going for the Shield on Sat night too!

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 9d

I know we've got a Phillies playoff game right against the potential Union clincher and then the Eagles on Sunday, but let's give this crazy team the spotlight they deserve right now. Just one win away! #DOOP

Matthew De George @sportsdoctormd.bsky.social · 9d

Bruno Damiani has 3 game-winning goals in his last 4 outings. Let's talk about how they've gotten the Union to the brink of the Shield www.delcotimes.com/2025/10/02/r...

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 10d

Same here. I know everyone liked ripping Club World Cup, but I'm glad I paid $80 to see Palmeiras-Botafogo. The fans were great, the players were ready to beat the hell out of each other, and I even got to see Estevao play pre-EPL. World Cup looks way out of reach for, well, almost everyone.

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 11d

Bummer. Maybe the Union can clinch the Shield at the exact start of that overnight window between the end of the Phils game and the Sunday 1 PM Eagles kickoff and that can just be their special time.

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 12d

I'd say it's a shame the Union's potential clincher will likely be directly up against the Phillies' first playoff game. But then again hardly anyone in Philly could watch the Union game anyway since MLS doesn't really broadcast their games anymore. But Go Union!

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 12d

The Union can clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a win at home Saturday.

Details on what would be the first time the Union claim a major trophy at home in front of a full crowd:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com

The Union can clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a win at home Saturday

The Chicago Fire’s 5-3 win at Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami cleared the decks for the Union to win the second major trophy in team history this weekend.

www.inquirer.com

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 12d

This is so awful and I can't get enough of it

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 12d

Boggs and Rice in 1983?

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 13d

Absolute Cinema

Simon @hantsravens.bsky.social · 13d

An incredible moment!!

(Credit - Arsenal FC)

#Arsenal #AFC #Gunners #EPL #PremierLeague

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Daily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 14d

Hero

Gabriel shushing the Newcastle crowd after his 96th minute winner

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Poorly Drawn Arsenal @poorlydrawnarsenal.com · 14d

Arsenal dont throw in the towel

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 14d

Was out all day, just watched the match on replay. All I gotta scream is COME ON YOU GUNNERS! #COYG

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 15d

We've got a plausible chance at winning the Shield if we win just 1 of 2, right? We'd just need Miami to draw/lose 1 of 4 (and not make up 5 in GD). Cincy to draw/lose 1 of 3. And then we worry most about Vancouver?

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 15d

This is what DC's new sporting director might call a "Shattered Pitch"

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 15d

37' 3-0, Indiana Vassilev off a silly D.C. turnover, and the Chico stand chants "Sell the team!"

Alas, the stand is so empty tonight that they're barely audible.

Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 15d

Finally some payback for that Kawhi Leonard bullshit.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 15d

34’ 2-0 Union, Mikael Uhre gets a double-deflection to go his way.

No one in blue cares how it went in a they celebrate in front of the visiting fans.

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Men in Blazers Media Network @meninblazers.bsky.social · 15d

EDDIE NKETIAH'S GREATEST ARSENAL GOAL EVER 🔴

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Sturm B. @sularus.bsky.social · 18d

Union win out. Vancouver-Miami draw. Easy path for Philly. No worries.

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