Pablo Maurer
@mlsist.bsky.social
Writer, photographer, washed-up mechanic, jerk. Writing about American soccer and all its weird, wild history. ⚽️
Tips, comments or complaints: [email protected] !
Tips, comments or complaints: [email protected] !
Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell offered a statement at the start of his press conference today in regards to the situation surrounding Ernst Tanner. Here are his remarks.
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell offered a statement at the start of his press conference today in regards to the situation surrounding Ernst Tanner. Here are his remarks.
Fun fact: I was born here. In Philly, not at Bob and Barbara’s. Tho I may die there some day.
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Fun fact: I was born here. In Philly, not at Bob and Barbara’s. Tho I may die there some day.
(screams) CUT THE MUULLLLEEEETTTT. Fun fact, I saw him perform live in 1998 and he grabbed me and head butted me a little too hard for comfort.
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
(screams) CUT THE MUULLLLEEEETTTT. Fun fact, I saw him perform live in 1998 and he grabbed me and head butted me a little too hard for comfort.
Ernst Tanner has provided the Guardian with the following comment, following the news that MLS has reopened its investigation into him:
November 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Ernst Tanner has provided the Guardian with the following comment, following the news that MLS has reopened its investigation into him:
the photo makes it look like a rap video but i fully know that in reality you are dying inside right now as you choke down coffee
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
the photo makes it look like a rap video but i fully know that in reality you are dying inside right now as you choke down coffee
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Zohran Mamdani—a real-deal soccer aficionado & magnetic political force—is the right guy to lead the charge against FIFA. For too long, FIFA has been “fully focused on monetizing the sport, no matter the collateral damage,” as @leanderalphabet.bsky.social put it www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Zohran Mamdani—a real-deal soccer aficionado & magnetic political force—is the right guy to lead the charge against FIFA. For too long, FIFA has been “fully focused on monetizing the sport, no matter the collateral damage,” as @leanderalphabet.bsky.social put it www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Your yearly reminder that Sam Stejskal and I wrote a 13,000-word history of Chivas USA way back when. Some truly incredible shit in there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/216...
The short life and long death of Chivas USA
Chivas USA wasn't around for long, but the lessons of MLS's most egregious cautionary tale resonate to this day
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Your yearly reminder that Sam Stejskal and I wrote a 13,000-word history of Chivas USA way back when. Some truly incredible shit in there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/216...