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***FINALS RECAP ***
High Island smoke Alpena 6-1. Trout Creek come out on top of an 8 goal firestorm. Menominee & New Chassell get clean sheets. Real Manistee & Paradise City Shipwrecks draw.
High Island smoke Alpena 6-1. Trout Creek come out on top of an 8 goal firestorm. Menominee & New Chassell get clean sheets. Real Manistee & Paradise City Shipwrecks draw.
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
***FINALS RECAP ***
High Island smoke Alpena 6-1. Trout Creek come out on top of an 8 goal firestorm. Menominee & New Chassell get clean sheets. Real Manistee & Paradise City Shipwrecks draw.
High Island smoke Alpena 6-1. Trout Creek come out on top of an 8 goal firestorm. Menominee & New Chassell get clean sheets. Real Manistee & Paradise City Shipwrecks draw.
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David Samson believes if more players join alternative leagues, it could spell the end for the WNBA.
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David Samson predicts WNBA could 'fold' if 'players get too greedy'
Meadowlark's David Samson explained how WNBA players' demands and leverage from rival leagues could lead them to flee the WNBA entirely.
awfulannouncing.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
David Samson believes if more players join alternative leagues, it could spell the end for the WNBA.
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/david-s...
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/david-s...
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#OnThisDay in 1946 – The North American Confederation of Football was formed after delegates from federations of @canadasocceren.bsky.social, #México, @ussoccer.com joined the hosts #Cuba at the inaugural congress held in Havana. (📸Courtesy - Alfonso Moncada) ...
December 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#OnThisDay in 1946 – The North American Confederation of Football was formed after delegates from federations of @canadasocceren.bsky.social, #México, @ussoccer.com joined the hosts #Cuba at the inaugural congress held in Havana. (📸Courtesy - Alfonso Moncada) ...
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Article for the Daily Record on Wilfried Nancy, MLS, and Celtic www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/footba...
Wilfried Nancy is just a symptom of what's really wrong at Celtic
Nancy is under severe pressure but can he really be blamed for the club's current trajectory?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Article for the Daily Record on Wilfried Nancy, MLS, and Celtic www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Six MLS players received votes in the Guardian's top 100 players voting:
Lionel Messi - 97 votes
Son Heung-min - 14
Thomas Müller - 3
Jordi Alba - 1
Luis Suárez - 1
Rodrigo De Paul - 1
Lionel Messi - 97 votes
Son Heung-min - 14
Thomas Müller - 3
Jordi Alba - 1
Luis Suárez - 1
Rodrigo De Paul - 1
December 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Six MLS players received votes in the Guardian's top 100 players voting:
Lionel Messi - 97 votes
Son Heung-min - 14
Thomas Müller - 3
Jordi Alba - 1
Luis Suárez - 1
Rodrigo De Paul - 1
Lionel Messi - 97 votes
Son Heung-min - 14
Thomas Müller - 3
Jordi Alba - 1
Luis Suárez - 1
Rodrigo De Paul - 1
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We got our Hearts of Pine book in the mail yesterday. This thing is beautiful!
shop.heartsofpine.com/products/boo...
shop.heartsofpine.com/products/boo...
The Portland Hearts of Pine Book
This must-have keepsake is a collection of stories, photographs, and original artworks chronicling the launch of Portland Hearts of Pine. Spanning 350 pages, this book weaves together perspectives fr...
shop.heartsofpine.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We got our Hearts of Pine book in the mail yesterday. This thing is beautiful!
shop.heartsofpine.com/products/boo...
shop.heartsofpine.com/products/boo...
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Guess who's live talking soccer in 3 minutes? It's @mkickaround.bsky.social. We're talking to @scoutripley.bsky.social at the top of the show about the NWSL salary budget fight and there's lots more after that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKJm...
MK Live! Players Reject NWSL Proposal, MLS Divisions, + More
YouTube video by Morning Kickaround
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December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Guess who's live talking soccer in 3 minutes? It's @mkickaround.bsky.social. We're talking to @scoutripley.bsky.social at the top of the show about the NWSL salary budget fight and there's lots more after that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKJm...
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has appointed Rob Vincent as its Head Coach entering the 2026 #USL-C season.
The former Hounds player led the club to its first league title this past November as acting Head Coach, now takes the reins full-time.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The former Hounds player led the club to its first league title this past November as acting Head Coach, now takes the reins full-time.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC appoints Rob Vincent as Head Coach
Longtime coach in the Hounds’ organization led side to first USL Championship title in acting role this past November
www.uslchampionship.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has appointed Rob Vincent as its Head Coach entering the 2026 #USL-C season.
The former Hounds player led the club to its first league title this past November as acting Head Coach, now takes the reins full-time.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The former Hounds player led the club to its first league title this past November as acting Head Coach, now takes the reins full-time.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
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Definitely watch the Battle of Borussia today on the last week of Bundesliga before the break happens 👀
If you’re winding down early ahead of Christmas in the USA, join us for Dortmund-Gladbach on ESPN+
On air at 2pm ET with @kaylmurray.bsky.social & Ale Moreno in studio.
@archiert1.bsky.social & Thomas Hitzlsperger pitchside.
Lutz Pfannenstiel with me for match comms.
#BVBBMG
On air at 2pm ET with @kaylmurray.bsky.social & Ale Moreno in studio.
@archiert1.bsky.social & Thomas Hitzlsperger pitchside.
Lutz Pfannenstiel with me for match comms.
#BVBBMG
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Definitely watch the Battle of Borussia today on the last week of Bundesliga before the break happens 👀
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Foot’s Calcio remains absolutely unbeaten for me. Incredible book.
NEW POST 🗞️
Italy has inspired some of the best football writing in English 🇮🇹
Everyone will have an opinion on this, and I need your suggestions for anything I should add.
The best books on Italian football
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
Italy has inspired some of the best football writing in English 🇮🇹
Everyone will have an opinion on this, and I need your suggestions for anything I should add.
The best books on Italian football
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
The Best Books about Italian Football
Italy has given us some of the best football writing in the entire canon. Here are my recommendations.
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Foot’s Calcio remains absolutely unbeaten for me. Incredible book.
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We're back at it with our 4pm kickoff.
NMFPL
Boon Kaboom v FC Dynamo Manistique
Zenith Houghton v Ontonagon Porkies
NMFL1
Ishpeming v East Tawas
Petoskey Stones v Manitou United
NMFL2
Hog Island vs Royal Kingsford
Sporting Summer Island v Bellaire
NMFPL
Boon Kaboom v FC Dynamo Manistique
Zenith Houghton v Ontonagon Porkies
NMFL1
Ishpeming v East Tawas
Petoskey Stones v Manitou United
NMFL2
Hog Island vs Royal Kingsford
Sporting Summer Island v Bellaire
December 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We're back at it with our 4pm kickoff.
NMFPL
Boon Kaboom v FC Dynamo Manistique
Zenith Houghton v Ontonagon Porkies
NMFL1
Ishpeming v East Tawas
Petoskey Stones v Manitou United
NMFL2
Hog Island vs Royal Kingsford
Sporting Summer Island v Bellaire
NMFPL
Boon Kaboom v FC Dynamo Manistique
Zenith Houghton v Ontonagon Porkies
NMFL1
Ishpeming v East Tawas
Petoskey Stones v Manitou United
NMFL2
Hog Island vs Royal Kingsford
Sporting Summer Island v Bellaire
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That's a HUGE win for St Pauli who finally win their first league game since September 14th
They could get even more space from a direct relegation spot when they play Mainz next weekend.
They could get even more space from a direct relegation spot when they play Mainz next weekend.
December 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
That's a HUGE win for St Pauli who finally win their first league game since September 14th
They could get even more space from a direct relegation spot when they play Mainz next weekend.
They could get even more space from a direct relegation spot when they play Mainz next weekend.
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🎯 CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER @oliverma2026.bsky.social: “The detention centers are run by private prison companies (like @CoreCivic) — they make millions PER PERSON… that’s why they’re looking for anybody brown, so they can keep stealing from taxpayers.”
*THIS IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH*
*THIS IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH*
December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎯 CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER @oliverma2026.bsky.social: “The detention centers are run by private prison companies (like @CoreCivic) — they make millions PER PERSON… that’s why they’re looking for anybody brown, so they can keep stealing from taxpayers.”
*THIS IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH*
*THIS IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH*
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The NBA forcefully came out against an article from The Athletic about NBA Cup scheduling.
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The NBA goes to great lengths to dispute John Hollinger article about NBA Cup scheduling
John Hollinger wrote that the NBA Cup is bad for travel schedules and player health, only for the league office to dispute him directly.
awfulannouncing.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The NBA forcefully came out against an article from The Athletic about NBA Cup scheduling.
awfulannouncing.com/nba/dispute-...
awfulannouncing.com/nba/dispute-...
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Mandating to clubs who and how much they can spend money on based upon, in any way, "commercial" criteria is absolutely wild dude
GM: "We want to sign this player we think she's great"
NWSL: "Ok but how many followers on Insta does she have? Has she done any ads for Dove™?"
GM: "We want to sign this player we think she's great"
NWSL: "Ok but how many followers on Insta does she have? Has she done any ads for Dove™?"
December 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Mandating to clubs who and how much they can spend money on based upon, in any way, "commercial" criteria is absolutely wild dude
GM: "We want to sign this player we think she's great"
NWSL: "Ok but how many followers on Insta does she have? Has she done any ads for Dove™?"
GM: "We want to sign this player we think she's great"
NWSL: "Ok but how many followers on Insta does she have? Has she done any ads for Dove™?"
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After weeks of feverish anticipation, Jack's Encyclopaedia returns!
And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one...
Pete of Donaco adjudicates a re-run of the Luke Nation vs the Kingdom of Speller.
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/ramble
And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one...
Pete of Donaco adjudicates a re-run of the Luke Nation vs the Kingdom of Speller.
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/ramble
Football Ramble
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond for football fans who don't take the w...
lnk.to
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
After weeks of feverish anticipation, Jack's Encyclopaedia returns!
And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one...
Pete of Donaco adjudicates a re-run of the Luke Nation vs the Kingdom of Speller.
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/ramble
And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one...
Pete of Donaco adjudicates a re-run of the Luke Nation vs the Kingdom of Speller.
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/ramble
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Do not forget to set your Fantasy Bundesliga lineup
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Do not forget to set your Fantasy Bundesliga lineup
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ICYMI: I dug into the USL’s structure – how league headquarters dominates revenues, how clubs can still try to reach sustainability, and what that means for the future.
Check in on Backheeled.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
Check in on Backheeled.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
USL’s central ownership structure creates challenges for clubs – here’s how they’re trying to make money anyway
Even as the USL adds investment and looks to evolve on the field, a privately held LLC soaks up the earnings.
www.backheeled.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ICYMI: I dug into the USL’s structure – how league headquarters dominates revenues, how clubs can still try to reach sustainability, and what that means for the future.
Check in on Backheeled.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
Check in on Backheeled.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
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I'll be talking US Open Cup here in less then 30 minutes, don't want to miss it!
TONIGHT! 8 PM EDT - 5 PM PDT, discussing the 2026 @opencup.ussoccer.com Format with my @beyondthe90.bsky.social colleagues @brettmullenix.bsky.social & @leagueoneupdater.com LIVE ON X, YouTube /@Feuerstein's Fire @linkedin.com. I will post the link here.
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I'll be talking US Open Cup here in less then 30 minutes, don't want to miss it!
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🛫🗽 Off to film a season two ep of #AwayDays for
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
▪️Let’s catch a @nyintfc.bsky.social game too.
▪️Chat with @battista.bsky.social & @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social in person!
▪️Volunteer with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social
▪️and kickoff the @nycosmos.bsky.social season in style.
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
▪️Let’s catch a @nyintfc.bsky.social game too.
▪️Chat with @battista.bsky.social & @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social in person!
▪️Volunteer with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social
▪️and kickoff the @nycosmos.bsky.social season in style.
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🛫🗽 Off to film a season two ep of #AwayDays for
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
▪️Let’s catch a @nyintfc.bsky.social game too.
▪️Chat with @battista.bsky.social & @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social in person!
▪️Volunteer with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social
▪️and kickoff the @nycosmos.bsky.social season in style.
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
▪️Let’s catch a @nyintfc.bsky.social game too.
▪️Chat with @battista.bsky.social & @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social in person!
▪️Volunteer with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social
▪️and kickoff the @nycosmos.bsky.social season in style.
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This was supposed to be one of the biggest moments for growth of soccer in the US and its gonna be a wet fart because greed and racism lol
FIFA has hiked World Cup ticket prices yet again.
It's now...
💵 $700 for some standard group stage tickets
💵 $140 *at minimum* — no more Category 4
💵 $8,680 for a Category 1 ticket to the final
@theathleticfc.bsky.social has published a full list of prices here:
It's now...
💵 $700 for some standard group stage tickets
💵 $140 *at minimum* — no more Category 4
💵 $8,680 for a Category 1 ticket to the final
@theathleticfc.bsky.social has published a full list of prices here:
World Cup ticket prices rise again after draw; What each match costs to attend
For the first time, tickets are available to specific World Cup games, and the prices are largely on a significant rise
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This was supposed to be one of the biggest moments for growth of soccer in the US and its gonna be a wet fart because greed and racism lol
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“Going to the World Cup” used to be something normal people did.
Not with these ticket prices.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Not with these ticket prices.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
‘Going to the World Cup’ used to be something ordinary people did. Not with these ticket prices
The World Cup is about so much more than just the football. FIFA's pricing structure for next summer's tournament ignores that
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“Going to the World Cup” used to be something normal people did.
Not with these ticket prices.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Not with these ticket prices.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
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this shit is just beyond parody, man
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
this shit is just beyond parody, man
How Billionaires Broke The NFL's Most Loyal Fans
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM