Phil Baki
philtalksfooty.bsky.social
Phil Baki
@philtalksfooty.bsky.social
Involuntary Ohioan, voluntary LFC and El Paso Locomotive supporter. Write for Protagonist and Breaking the Lines, Podcasts include Seriously Loco
She should get hardship pay for having to talk to Alexi Lalas
⚽️ NEWS: NBC's Rebecca Lowe will join Fox Sports as a host for the World Cup, The Athletic has learned.

Full details ...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Rebecca Lowe joining Fox's World Cup coverage as host: Sources
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I’ll just ignore the second part of @thatguyyogi.bsky.social message but the important thing is. The Henny Derby Trophy is Home!!!
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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🌟COMBINED BEST XI🌟

Last night, we sat down to discuss who was the BEST OF THE BEST across the Men’s Professional Leagues in 2025.

We don’t do “First” or “Second” Teams, only the Best are featured.

Our justifications for each pick is down below⬇️⬇️

youtu.be/2ZNG0q2V3hg?...
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
December 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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🚨PODCAST TONIGHT🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT

🏆 USL-C Final Recap
🆓 Best Free Agents Available
✨ Combined Best XI
🌞 Sun Coming Back?

We have a ton to go over and we cannot wait to talk about it all with you!
December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Amidst all the F1 title conversation, I’m realizing Imola got dropped next year for a street circuit in Madrid and I’m confident that will be a massive downgrade
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Sources: Bob Lilley is taking the LSU head coaching job
November 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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John and Kaylor went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and were treated to some of the most magical moments the Magic City could muster.

The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.

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We Went to the USL Final and...
YouTube video by The USL Show
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Not to be overly sappy but being a part of this show.

Just grateful to know and get to talk shop with this group every week.

Oh and the Portland trip. The Portland trip was amazing.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
November 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“Oh nothing to see here the Afghan asylum seeker who shot the National Guardsmen in DC worked for the CIA”
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Same, Ali. Same.
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Subs: Woodman, Miscuir, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Gomez, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

No Alisson, he's unwell.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
Liverpool vs PSV LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Liverpool welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield for Wednesday night's Champions League clash after winning three of their four matches so far in this season's competition
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I knew something was up with not having a trophy presentation

Disgraceful from the League, completely illustrative of what the Players are saying. If you can’t take a little heat how are you going to ever be a First Division League?
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.

The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Missed the 4 hour long live show?

Luckily for you, we have the post match show with @usltactics.com and @kaylorhodges.bsky.social LIVE from ONEOk and @philtalksfooty.bsky.social on the 1s and 2s!

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THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS WIN THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
YouTube video by The USL Show
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November 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Whether on the field or the factory floor, every worker deserves a safe workplace and dignity and respect on the job.

All of America’s unions stand in solidarity with USL players as they stand up and fight for the pro standards they deserve.
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Dear USL,

Your league ain't shit without your players. Step the fuck up, do the right thing, stop fighting the USLPA and take care of your players.

See you in hell,

NGS
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:

"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
November 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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SCENES
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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THE MOMENT THE RIVERHOUNDS WON THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Congrats to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds for winning the USL Championship!

And!

I think we need to have a big look at a playoff format where the Champion can score one goal the entirety of the playoffs and win the whole thing
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Tell the world that we’re out here
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’ve got USL Championship finals lineups for FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds!

You’ll probably be unsurprised to hear that both sides are unchanged from their Conference Final wins.

This is it! And I’ll be live on @theuslshow.bsky.social from 1145 ET! Come hang out!
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Be sure to join in if you can, should be a lot of fun!
🚨LIVE WATCHALONG🚨

You want to watch the USL Final with friends but they’re all busy?

Join us with Phil Baki at 12pm ET! We will be chatting with friends, chat, and special live updates from ONEOK Field!

www.youtube.com/live/Ip1kzjm...
USL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: WATCHALONG
YouTube video by The USL Show
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Offside yeah?
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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“Arise, arise, riders of Tulsa!
Fell deeds awake, fire and slaughter!
Spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered!
A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now, ride to the Championship!
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Finals Day
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM