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A place to come together and talk about all things soccer from a fan and societal perspective. Will be looking into stories surrounding NWSL, MLS and both US national teams. Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear about!
Random question for parents who watch kids’ games in the cold: what are the best products you’ve found to deal with the cold?
December 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Random question for parents who watch kids’ games in the cold: what are the best products you’ve found to deal with the cold?
Me when I hear that Miami is going to now get the MLS GK of the year, Dayne St. Clair, after they just won MLS Cup and have more stars than anyone by far
a man in a suit and tie drinking from a glass
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media.tenor.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Me when I hear that Miami is going to now get the MLS GK of the year, Dayne St. Clair, after they just won MLS Cup and have more stars than anyone by far
Great article by @theguardian.com on the historical trends of ticket prices for the World Cup. Spoiler alert: the prices for 2026 are out of control.
Given that FIFA probably gets the money from ticket sales, not the cities hosting, this could hurt the local economies if they don’t get enough fans.
Given that FIFA probably gets the money from ticket sales, not the cities hosting, this could hurt the local economies if they don’t get enough fans.
Analysis: how prices for the cheapest World Cup tickets have rocketed
A Guardian study of past ticket prices for the men’s World Cup, compared with current 2026 figures, shows how the barrier for entry has been raised for most fans
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Great article by @theguardian.com on the historical trends of ticket prices for the World Cup. Spoiler alert: the prices for 2026 are out of control.
Given that FIFA probably gets the money from ticket sales, not the cities hosting, this could hurt the local economies if they don’t get enough fans.
Given that FIFA probably gets the money from ticket sales, not the cities hosting, this could hurt the local economies if they don’t get enough fans.
The players association is rejecting the proposed HIP designation. Regardless of how this turns out, both sides have screwed this up. Trinity’s contract status didn’t come out of the blue but both sides are acting like they had no idea this could have happened. #figureitout #paythem
NWSL Players Association opposes new star player rule change proposal
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The players association is rejecting the proposed HIP designation. Regardless of how this turns out, both sides have screwed this up. Trinity’s contract status didn’t come out of the blue but both sides are acting like they had no idea this could have happened. #figureitout #paythem
There was backlash to the crazy ticket prices? Whaaaaaaa!!!
Okay, good that they recognized they made a mistake but this is barely anything. It will be interesting to see if they keep going down as they get closer to tourney time.
Okay, good that they recognized they made a mistake but this is barely anything. It will be interesting to see if they keep going down as they get closer to tourney time.
Fifa starts World Cup ticket climbdown after uproar over ticket prices
Fifa were accused of ‘betrayal’ are ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup rose to extortionate prices
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
There was backlash to the crazy ticket prices? Whaaaaaaa!!!
Okay, good that they recognized they made a mistake but this is barely anything. It will be interesting to see if they keep going down as they get closer to tourney time.
Okay, good that they recognized they made a mistake but this is barely anything. It will be interesting to see if they keep going down as they get closer to tourney time.
Looks like Thor is heading to the cold! Good move for Zimmerman. Best days are behind him but he still brings a lot to a team.
🔴 BREAKING: Toronto FC is finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Walker Zimmerman, per sources.
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Toronto FC finalizing deal for Walker Zimmerman: Sources
The two-time MLS Defender of the Year was one of the best free-agent options on the market after leaving Nashville SC.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Looks like Thor is heading to the cold! Good move for Zimmerman. Best days are behind him but he still brings a lot to a team.
@meglinehan.com has a great article about the NWSL’s discussions about creating a mechanism to keep Trinity Rodman and other star players. Congress is also getting involved 🤦♂️.
Important to note this proposal is NOT like MLS and the designated player. Keep your eyes on this one!
Important to note this proposal is NOT like MLS and the designated player. Keep your eyes on this one!
NWSL in advanced talks over league-changing mechanism to pay stars more: Sources
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
@meglinehan.com has a great article about the NWSL’s discussions about creating a mechanism to keep Trinity Rodman and other star players. Congress is also getting involved 🤦♂️.
Important to note this proposal is NOT like MLS and the designated player. Keep your eyes on this one!
Important to note this proposal is NOT like MLS and the designated player. Keep your eyes on this one!
Fans coming to the US may need to show 5 years of social media to get a ESTA (visa for less than 90 days)
Agent: “What does '6-7' refer to? A target? A date?”
Visitor: “It means nothing! It’s a meme!”
Agent: “Posting coded messages with 'no meaning'? That’s exactly what a spy would say. Denied.” 🤦
Agent: “What does '6-7' refer to? A target? A date?”
Visitor: “It means nothing! It’s a meme!”
Agent: “Posting coded messages with 'no meaning'? That’s exactly what a spy would say. Denied.” 🤦
Trump Eyes Making World Cup Tourists Turn Over 5 Years of Social Media
The government’s proposed changes would target fans from European countries and other World Cup nations.
frontofficesports.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Fans coming to the US may need to show 5 years of social media to get a ESTA (visa for less than 90 days)
Agent: “What does '6-7' refer to? A target? A date?”
Visitor: “It means nothing! It’s a meme!”
Agent: “Posting coded messages with 'no meaning'? That’s exactly what a spy would say. Denied.” 🤦
Agent: “What does '6-7' refer to? A target? A date?”
Visitor: “It means nothing! It’s a meme!”
Agent: “Posting coded messages with 'no meaning'? That’s exactly what a spy would say. Denied.” 🤦
Did not have this one on my bingo card. One of the best to put on the gloves, and I hope she can go out with Chicago supporting her with a stronger team. #MTRushmoreofGK
SHE'S. NOT. DONE. 😤
Captain Alyssa Naeher is running it back for one more year with the Chicago Stars.
Captain Alyssa Naeher is running it back for one more year with the Chicago Stars.
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Did not have this one on my bingo card. One of the best to put on the gloves, and I hope she can go out with Chicago supporting her with a stronger team. #MTRushmoreofGK
Alright FIFA, fix this. The Pride match in Seattle during the World Cup is set to be Iran v. Egypt...two countries not exactly known for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Move the game to Vancouver and put Belgium v. New Zealand in its place. This is a SIMPLE fix.
Egypt, Iran complain about Seattle 'Pride' match
Egypt and Iran have complained to FIFA over a World Cup match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
www.espn.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Alright FIFA, fix this. The Pride match in Seattle during the World Cup is set to be Iran v. Egypt...two countries not exactly known for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Move the game to Vancouver and put Belgium v. New Zealand in its place. This is a SIMPLE fix.
FIFA announced that every game for the World Cup will have a three minute water break at the 22 minute mark of each half.
I will propose that the fans should get a water break as well. Just turn the sprinklers towards the fans and put them on full blast.
I will propose that the fans should get a water break as well. Just turn the sprinklers towards the fans and put them on full blast.
a soccer player in a blue shirt with the word qatar on his back
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media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
FIFA announced that every game for the World Cup will have a three minute water break at the 22 minute mark of each half.
I will propose that the fans should get a water break as well. Just turn the sprinklers towards the fans and put them on full blast.
I will propose that the fans should get a water break as well. Just turn the sprinklers towards the fans and put them on full blast.
My first reaction to the new goalkeeper jerseys
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My first reaction to the new goalkeeper jerseys
Tufts wins the D3 championship with an incredible game tying goal with only 4 seconds remaining and then gets the golden goal in OT. One of the craziest finishes you will ever see. Well worth a watch!
youtu.be/V-5I4tr-dLA?...
youtu.be/V-5I4tr-dLA?...
ELECTRIC FINISH in DIII men's soccer championship: Last-second goal sets up OT winner
YouTube video by NCAA Championships
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tufts wins the D3 championship with an incredible game tying goal with only 4 seconds remaining and then gets the golden goal in OT. One of the craziest finishes you will ever see. Well worth a watch!
youtu.be/V-5I4tr-dLA?...
youtu.be/V-5I4tr-dLA?...
Most people have probably seen that the NWSL rejected Rodman’s contract with the Spirit saying it violates the CBA. NWSLPA has filed a grievance. If Trin wins this, I think commissioner Berman will be out of a job. She says she’s doing all she can to keep her in NWSL but this action says otherwise.
NWSLPA files grievance on vetoed Rodman offer
The National Women's Soccer League Players Association has filed a grievance against the NWSL arguing that the league violated the CBA when it vetoed the Spirit's record-setting contract offer to star...
www.espn.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Most people have probably seen that the NWSL rejected Rodman’s contract with the Spirit saying it violates the CBA. NWSLPA has filed a grievance. If Trin wins this, I think commissioner Berman will be out of a job. She says she’s doing all she can to keep her in NWSL but this action says otherwise.
Part of me is sad that I won’t be able to watch the draw because I’ll be on a flight. Another part of me says, “wait, I’m going to miss more sucking up to POTUS and a bunch of guys pulling balls out of bins…I’m good.” #overhype #itsgettinreal
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Part of me is sad that I won’t be able to watch the draw because I’ll be on a flight. Another part of me says, “wait, I’m going to miss more sucking up to POTUS and a bunch of guys pulling balls out of bins…I’m good.” #overhype #itsgettinreal
Michele Kang continues to invest in women’s sports. Truly is amazing to see what she is doing with her vast wealth and how she is creating more opportunities for women and young girls.
Michele Kang launches institute with U.S. Soccer to advance women's sports research
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Michele Kang continues to invest in women’s sports. Truly is amazing to see what she is doing with her vast wealth and how she is creating more opportunities for women and young girls.
Bay FC named Emma Coates as the new coach. Beyond her impressive resume with England’s U-23 team, she is now the fourth woman to be an active coach with the NWSL (Laura Harvey - Seattle, Bev Yanez - Louisville, Filipa Patão - Boston). This is a step in the right direction, but more are needed.
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bay FC named Emma Coates as the new coach. Beyond her impressive resume with England’s U-23 team, she is now the fourth woman to be an active coach with the NWSL (Laura Harvey - Seattle, Bev Yanez - Louisville, Filipa Patão - Boston). This is a step in the right direction, but more are needed.
I hope to explore this more but this podcast from ECNL was fascinating to hear them discuss the arguments for smaller sides in youth soccer. There are lots of logistical reasons that would make this really challenging but it’s worth considering and thinking of how youth practice. Give it a listen!
Playing Formats in American Soccer: Smaller Sides = Bigger Gains | Ep. 130
Podcast Episode · Breaking the Line: The ECNL Podcast · 11/26/2025 · 53m
podcasts.apple.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I hope to explore this more but this podcast from ECNL was fascinating to hear them discuss the arguments for smaller sides in youth soccer. There are lots of logistical reasons that would make this really challenging but it’s worth considering and thinking of how youth practice. Give it a listen!
Not a surprise but @chicagostars.com have decided to part ways with USWNT legend goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. Having already retired from international play, this could be the end of her remarkable career. Well done SecDef. #rushmoreofGK
Chicago Stars FC announce roster decisions, Alyssa Naeher and Cari Roccaro among those departing club
Chicago Stars FC will be losing major pieces of their club after the 2025 NWSL season
ontapsportsnet.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Not a surprise but @chicagostars.com have decided to part ways with USWNT legend goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. Having already retired from international play, this could be the end of her remarkable career. Well done SecDef. #rushmoreofGK
Looks like Michael Bradley will continue following in his dad’s footsteps and will become the next head coach for NY Red Bulls. Not may star athletes make good transitions into coaching but Bradley already has some impressive steps to becoming a MLS manager. Plus he’s bald so bonus points there!
Michael Bradley frontrunner to become Red Bulls coach; more MLS news, notes
After guiding Red Bulls II to the MLS Next Pro title, Bradley is in line for an instant promotion, sources tell The Athletic
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Looks like Michael Bradley will continue following in his dad’s footsteps and will become the next head coach for NY Red Bulls. Not may star athletes make good transitions into coaching but Bradley already has some impressive steps to becoming a MLS manager. Plus he’s bald so bonus points there!
Müller v Messi…here we go
November 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Müller v Messi…here we go
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CLUTCH defending from Nay 👑
🎥 AT&T Play of the Match
🎥 AT&T Play of the Match
November 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
CLUTCH defending from Nay 👑
🎥 AT&T Play of the Match
🎥 AT&T Play of the Match
USWNT coach Emma Hayes when she’s trying to decide a lineup. #nowronganswer #goodproblemtohave
a woman sitting at a desk with the words " lots of jolly choices out there " above her
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media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
USWNT coach Emma Hayes when she’s trying to decide a lineup. #nowronganswer #goodproblemtohave
This is quite an impressive list of players to get a debut with the USWNT this year. Hard to believe that only a few will make the World Cup team in 2027. Goes to show the unreal depth this team has.
A year of debuts in the red, white and blue.
November 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This is quite an impressive list of players to get a debut with the USWNT this year. Hard to believe that only a few will make the World Cup team in 2027. Goes to show the unreal depth this team has.
MLS execs when they realized they couldn’t get Messi vs Son in the finals.
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media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
MLS execs when they realized they couldn’t get Messi vs Son in the finals.