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David Gass

@empiregass.bsky.social

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 10h

We’re talking about Aja in the GOAT convo at this point right?

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 10h

This WNBA finals game is pure drama!

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 2d

There are these moments where I’m not sure anyone who works in the upper levels of control of the sport actually understand the nature of its popularity. So they’ll kill the golden goose because an algorithm or mba told them to

Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 2d

now we just need to trust FIFA to do the right thing. cool!

UEFA approves league games outside home countries — but just this once!

UEFA's latest decision sent out some mixed signals, to say the least.

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 3d

This is devastating for him who has built his career from the bottom to an elite international player. Brutal for CANMNT as well to lose their best 1v1 defender who fits Jesse’s system perfectly

Pro Soccer Wire @prosoccerwire.bsky.social · 3d

Canada defender Bombito stretchered off with injury for Nice

Canada defender Bombito stretchered off with injury for Nice

Nice defender Moise Bombito was stretchered off the pitch against Monaco on Sunday with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 3d

17,422 is the attendance at Audi Field.

Spirit break last season's regular season total with 1 home game left to break.

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 5d

Kickback Minutes #10 ⚽️

🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy

🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos

🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield

⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future

Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 9d

The Barca game on this garbage Hard Rock field 5k miles from home is really gonna hit like pure capitalism

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 9d

I’m game

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · 10d

40-40 is a scorigami. congrats everybody

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

It was a weird starting lineup to hinge even more of the attack on him

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

Rafa Santos just broke the back of the net for Rapids on his FK goal

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

Chicago is about to pull within 2pts of CLB with game in hand (MIA). Reminder @tombogert.bsky.social wouldn’t even ENTERTAIN the idea of CHI jumping them this week on @soccerwisehq.bsky.social 🤔

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

Matt Freese just subbed off hurt during the 2nd half of the Hudson River Derby. Worrying for him, NYCFC & Pochettino

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 11d

Clay Holmes & Pete Alonso playing with my hearts

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 21d

SCENES IN MIN! Superdraft pick CJ Fodrey scores his 2nd goal for Austin in a week and is now their hero!!!! ABSURD!

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 21d

Bongi having the same religious moment as all of us reacting to that FK from Pereyra

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 21d

LIVE NOW FOR A GREAT NWSL EP 🚨

(ignore the cover photo, don’t know what @empiregass.bsky.social is doing 🤷‍♀️ )

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NWSL Championship Preview KC, Moultrie & Shaw Light Up The Scoreboard + Demelo Update

YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 22d

I say it time and time again Timo Weah is a big game player. It’s why I always want him in my team no matter what else is going on

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 23d

I assume the HRB squad will be in the suite next to Lachlan Murdoch & the other media power player fat cats

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 23d

Was already excited to have @benwright.bsky.social on to preview USOC semis and talk about the record goalscoring on Saturday. But you better believe we're digging in on Caleb Porter being let go in New England

Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 23d

Show update 🚨

Later live show today with @empiregass.bsky.social and special guest @benwright.bsky.social !!!

See y'all on YouTube around 4:30pm www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ

Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between! Multiple times each week, you can joi...

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David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 23d

We are one step closer to my beloved yearly USWNT at Wembley Black Friday tradition

The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 23d

🇺🇸 The #USWNT is hosting Italy in Florida to close out the 2025 calendar year!

It's the first meeting between the two sides since 2011!

🇮🇹 Italy is coming off a semifinal appearance at the EURO Tournament this summer.

✍️: @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social

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USWNT to host Italy in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale in final friendlies of 2025

The U.S. women’s national team announced that, for the first time since 2011, the federation will host Italy in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The duo of matches will be the final friendlies of...

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 25d

And there's seven, scored by Thomas Müller. Officially the worst defeat in Union history.

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 25d

PAXTEN HAS ARRIVED IN DENVER!!! EPIC SCENES

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 25d

But then brought on 3 starters at 4-0 down on the road?