Croatian Sounder
@croatiansounder.bsky.social
Sounder of Croatian descent. Sounders. Sounders. And more #Sounders. Mainly Soccer/Nogomet. Some sustainability, healthy oceans and cities.
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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This post put things back to reality? Timing of news…hmmm…maybe so.
Well done @mls-zwazo.bsky.social
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Well done @mls-zwazo.bsky.social
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We don’t take a ton of submissions, but sometimes we’re totally blown away. This was one of those times. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/how-...
How much is Paul Rothrock actually worth?
A deep dive into the numbers behind the hometown hero's market value.
www.sounderatheart.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This post put things back to reality? Timing of news…hmmm…maybe so.
Well done @mls-zwazo.bsky.social
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Well done @mls-zwazo.bsky.social
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My plea to Niko Moreno and Jeremiah Oshan to: “DO SOMETHING!”
Worked!
You guys came thru!! TY!
😂😂
#PaulisAlwaysASoumder
#Sounders
Worked!
You guys came thru!! TY!
😂😂
#PaulisAlwaysASoumder
#Sounders
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
My plea to Niko Moreno and Jeremiah Oshan to: “DO SOMETHING!”
Worked!
You guys came thru!! TY!
😂😂
#PaulisAlwaysASoumder
#Sounders
Worked!
You guys came thru!! TY!
😂😂
#PaulisAlwaysASoumder
#Sounders
Those negotiation chops Paul has!! Wow! Had us going…😅😬
Best Christmas Gift!!
Paul squeezing #Sounders till the last moment. Now let’s get after it in 2026, Paul!
Best Christmas Gift!!
Paul squeezing #Sounders till the last moment. Now let’s get after it in 2026, Paul!
Over on the other app @elrolonw.bsky.social is reporting that there’s been a “breakthrough” on Paul Rothrock negotiations.
December 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Those negotiation chops Paul has!! Wow! Had us going…😅😬
Best Christmas Gift!!
Paul squeezing #Sounders till the last moment. Now let’s get after it in 2026, Paul!
Best Christmas Gift!!
Paul squeezing #Sounders till the last moment. Now let’s get after it in 2026, Paul!
#Sounders Swede drought continues AND other teams race ahead. News at eleven!
🇸🇪 Sources: LAFC in talks to sign Swedish youth int'l midfielder Amin Boudri from GAIS.
Boudri, 21, had 6g/2a in just over 2,000 mins in Swedish top flight this season.
Boudri, 21, had 6g/2a in just over 2,000 mins in Swedish top flight this season.
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#Sounders Swede drought continues AND other teams race ahead. News at eleven!
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💜 BOW. DOWN. 💜
Congrats to UW Men's Soccer on winning the College Cup Final!
Congrats to UW Men's Soccer on winning the College Cup Final!
December 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
💜 BOW. DOWN. 💜
Congrats to UW Men's Soccer on winning the College Cup Final!
Congrats to UW Men's Soccer on winning the College Cup Final!
YaY Stef! 🍾🥳
🇺🇸 Sources: The Seattle Sounders has re-signed GK and club legend Stefan Frei to a new deal.
Frei, 38, returns for his 13th year with the club.
Frei, 38, returns for his 13th year with the club.
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
YaY Stef! 🍾🥳
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Perhaps the smartest #ClimateAction investment in cities is in public transit. While others make excuses, Paris is building a WHOLE NEW METRO NETWORK CONNECTING SUBURBS.
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. And it’s huge | CNN
The Grand Paris Express will add four lines, 68 stations and 200 kilometers of track to the French capital’s 120-year-old Metro system, providing vital suburban links – just not quite in time for the ...
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Perhaps the smartest #ClimateAction investment in cities is in public transit. While others make excuses, Paris is building a WHOLE NEW METRO NETWORK CONNECTING SUBURBS.
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
Albert "Rucksack" Rusnák concealing his identity as a customer. Wild. 😜
The fit’s good, y’all. Get in.
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Albert "Rucksack" Rusnák concealing his identity as a customer. Wild. 😜
Confusing non-answer. “He’s a very good player” isn’t an answer to Niko’s question. Or it was with an implied hint - which is impossible to decipher either way.
Craig Waibel was asked by @elrolonw.bsky.social about his level of concern at the possibility of losing Obed Vargas on a free.
“I mean, you'd have to ask if it happens, but I don't view things the same way you do.”
Pressed on follow-up, he says “I'm not concerned. He's a very good Sounders player.”
“I mean, you'd have to ask if it happens, but I don't view things the same way you do.”
Pressed on follow-up, he says “I'm not concerned. He's a very good Sounders player.”
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Confusing non-answer. “He’s a very good player” isn’t an answer to Niko’s question. Or it was with an implied hint - which is impossible to decipher either way.
Did KKH, then JBell and ended up doing them all. 😂
Wonder what others think that have actually watched him play w/ eye-ball test - would he fit stylistically w/ #Sounders.? Stats say he is successful going forward. Cool! but I want CB defensively stout 1st and have good chemistry w/ other CB.
Wonder what others think that have actually watched him play w/ eye-ball test - would he fit stylistically w/ #Sounders.? Stats say he is successful going forward. Cool! but I want CB defensively stout 1st and have good chemistry w/ other CB.
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Did KKH, then JBell and ended up doing them all. 😂
Wonder what others think that have actually watched him play w/ eye-ball test - would he fit stylistically w/ #Sounders.? Stats say he is successful going forward. Cool! but I want CB defensively stout 1st and have good chemistry w/ other CB.
Wonder what others think that have actually watched him play w/ eye-ball test - would he fit stylistically w/ #Sounders.? Stats say he is successful going forward. Cool! but I want CB defensively stout 1st and have good chemistry w/ other CB.
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Pocchetino is building the World Cup squad around Cristian Roldan, Diego Luna, Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman, this man's ball knowledge is actually off the charts I'm afraid to say.
November 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Pocchetino is building the World Cup squad around Cristian Roldan, Diego Luna, Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman, this man's ball knowledge is actually off the charts I'm afraid to say.
Start this team Game 1 WC !!
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See what happens. At the least the opponent would be in SHOCK. Bring in A-team if needed.
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See what happens. At the least the opponent would be in SHOCK. Bring in A-team if needed.
Maybe they’re not missing them…
USMNT is beating Uruguay 4-0 in the first half.
With a lineup that is missing Pulisic, Adams, Richards, A. Robinson, McKennie, Weah, Reyna, Balogun, M. Tillman and more.
Unreal.
With a lineup that is missing Pulisic, Adams, Richards, A. Robinson, McKennie, Weah, Reyna, Balogun, M. Tillman and more.
Unreal.
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Start this team Game 1 WC !!
😉🙃
See what happens. At the least the opponent would be in SHOCK. Bring in A-team if needed.
😉🙃
See what happens. At the least the opponent would be in SHOCK. Bring in A-team if needed.
Wonder why Roldan got a yellow in that pushing match.
I looked at #USMNT highlights and didn't see him anywhere in the shots.
Anyone see?
I looked at #USMNT highlights and didn't see him anywhere in the shots.
Anyone see?
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Wonder why Roldan got a yellow in that pushing match.
I looked at #USMNT highlights and didn't see him anywhere in the shots.
Anyone see?
I looked at #USMNT highlights and didn't see him anywhere in the shots.
Anyone see?
Haven't posted abt #Sounders. Trying to forget about it and move on with a very interesting off-season approaching! However, one thing I want to know, as the announcers were crap and didn't give out this info-What would have happened if Andrew wasn't able to continue? Only PK takers as sub in goal?
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Haven't posted abt #Sounders. Trying to forget about it and move on with a very interesting off-season approaching! However, one thing I want to know, as the announcers were crap and didn't give out this info-What would have happened if Andrew wasn't able to continue? Only PK takers as sub in goal?
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RIP to Lenny Wilkens, one of the greatest players and coaches (and player-coaches) in Supersonics history. His contributions to this city, including the 1979 championship, were enormous. He will be missed.
Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who led the Sonics to their only NBA title and was an ambassador of Seattle basketball for more than 50 years, has died at 88.
www.seattletimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
RIP to Lenny Wilkens, one of the greatest players and coaches (and player-coaches) in Supersonics history. His contributions to this city, including the 1979 championship, were enormous. He will be missed.
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An excellent article that should be required reading for the Puget Sound region. We don’t need to hack away at the ST3 program or compromise its effectiveness. We just need to build the way Europeans do.
This article about Madrid’s metro system has some great insights about how its growth was quick, cheap, and of good quality. They identified 4 key points that made it possible and successful. Great read.
worksinprogress.co/issue/how-ma...
worksinprogress.co/issue/how-ma...
How Madrid built its metro cheaply
Madrid tripled the length of its metro system in just 12 years — faster and cheaper than almost any other city in the world. What can its expansion teach other cities?
worksinprogress.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
An excellent article that should be required reading for the Puget Sound region. We don’t need to hack away at the ST3 program or compromise its effectiveness. We just need to build the way Europeans do.
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Speaking of new stadiums, it’s probably not a good sign that fully one-third of your fans say they “stop attending games” if you move and and 25% more say they’d go less often.
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Speaking of new stadiums, it’s probably not a good sign that fully one-third of your fans say they “stop attending games” if you move and and 25% more say they’d go less often.
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ALERT: SNAP benefits are in danger of running out due to the govt shutdown. This is unconscionable, unnecessary, and cruel. At link in bio:
📍 Local Food Bank Map
🤝 Seattle & King County Food Resources
‼️ Emergency Food Network
📃 Neighborhood Meal & Pantry List
📍 Local Food Bank Map
🤝 Seattle & King County Food Resources
‼️ Emergency Food Network
📃 Neighborhood Meal & Pantry List
October 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
ALERT: SNAP benefits are in danger of running out due to the govt shutdown. This is unconscionable, unnecessary, and cruel. At link in bio:
📍 Local Food Bank Map
🤝 Seattle & King County Food Resources
‼️ Emergency Food Network
📃 Neighborhood Meal & Pantry List
📍 Local Food Bank Map
🤝 Seattle & King County Food Resources
‼️ Emergency Food Network
📃 Neighborhood Meal & Pantry List
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We extend our support past the boys on the pitch to our community. The current government shut-down has been felt throughout our community. We are joining together to help support and feed those in need by hosting a virtual food drive benefitting Food Lifeline.
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Support ECS Supports Food Lifeline on Mightycause
Please join ECS to help raise money for Food Lifeline to help with food insecurity.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We extend our support past the boys on the pitch to our community. The current government shut-down has been felt throughout our community. We are joining together to help support and feed those in need by hosting a virtual food drive benefitting Food Lifeline.
mtyc.co/vqtb5g
mtyc.co/vqtb5g
I love this! The only negative is the size...cuz I'd prefer to put a life-size model on the outside of my house, so everyone knows what's up...haha.
Extra Life incentive prize added! 3D printed Sounders trophies wall frame display. Every cup since 2009 on your wall. It's super cool.
$10 donation = 1 entry; $50 = 10 entries. AND every $10 donation is also 1 entry in the big raffle: bit.ly/extralife25lp
(3d print/framing by @dtuller.bsky.social)
$10 donation = 1 entry; $50 = 10 entries. AND every $10 donation is also 1 entry in the big raffle: bit.ly/extralife25lp
(3d print/framing by @dtuller.bsky.social)
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I love this! The only negative is the size...cuz I'd prefer to put a life-size model on the outside of my house, so everyone knows what's up...haha.
It's crazy...I looked down at mine just now, and man, I can see it being torn off its tendons, etc as it has that freedom to move around..but to BREAK it?..it seems incredibly solid. A quick search tells me the hard outer layer is actually thinner, compared to the overall thickness. 🌠
Broken kneecap. Pepo has a broken kneecap. Wtf?
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It's crazy...I looked down at mine just now, and man, I can see it being torn off its tendons, etc as it has that freedom to move around..but to BREAK it?..it seems incredibly solid. A quick search tells me the hard outer layer is actually thinner, compared to the overall thickness. 🌠
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Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day! 💚
We celebrated with our longtime partners at the Burke Museum, supporting free admission to the museum for our community to learn more about Indigenous cultures and The Salish Sea Kit and its amazing artists.
We celebrated with our longtime partners at the Burke Museum, supporting free admission to the museum for our community to learn more about Indigenous cultures and The Salish Sea Kit and its amazing artists.
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day! 💚
We celebrated with our longtime partners at the Burke Museum, supporting free admission to the museum for our community to learn more about Indigenous cultures and The Salish Sea Kit and its amazing artists.
We celebrated with our longtime partners at the Burke Museum, supporting free admission to the museum for our community to learn more about Indigenous cultures and The Salish Sea Kit and its amazing artists.
Ha! Everyone forgot Alex plays CB too! Honestly he’s probably best option at most positions when short-handed. 😂😎
October 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Ha! Everyone forgot Alex plays CB too! Honestly he’s probably best option at most positions when short-handed. 😂😎