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Ryan

@smeltzer.bsky.social

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Soccer, Fodbold, Fútbol, Football, Cheese Supporter of Fort Wayne FC - 1927 SC - Chicago Red Stars - Minneapolis City SC - AGF - Liverpool - USWNT - USMNT Proud community owner and supporter of Minnesota Aurora FC.

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Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · 14d

One of the many perks of being an MK Ultra is the member-only bonus videos! Become an MK Ultra and join us in building a community talking about soccer in the United States. @mkickaround.bsky.social #DotTheMap
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Brett Mullenix @brettmullenix.bsky.social · 26d

As much as I try to cover Fort Wayne in lead up to their League One debut, Fort Wayne Footy has been doing a phenomenal job in covering everything soccer related in Fort Wayne! Definity recommend them!

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · 26d

The Fort Wayne Footy podcast now has a website! Fort Wayne Footy covers all of the soccer action in the Summit City! #fortwayne

www.fortwaynefooty.com

FORT WAYNE FOOTY

CELEBRATE AND ELEVATE THE GAME

www.fortwaynefooty.com

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Sep 4

@mkickaround.bsky.social will be live on location for the first time next Saturday in Albuquerque for @newmexicoutd.bsky.social's Meow Wolf Night! Looks like an insanely wicked time! Have fun MK team!
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Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Aug 2

Karma is when you make an error when calling out someone else's error and both errors get reposted like crazy. I am just happy that the NWSL is back. 😂

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Aug 2

This is what we are seeing the the NWSL + broadcast.

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Aug 2

Mine was when I tried to compose that sentence. I had to rewind the stream to make sure I saw what I thought I saw.

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Aug 2

Yes, the graphic was proofed as well as my sentence before being sent. 😂

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Aug 2

This is what we are seeing the the NWSL + broadcast.

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Aug 1

@brettmullenix.bsky.social out here breaking down all of the soccer happenings in the Hoosier state! Indiana is building up to be a USL Powerhouse with @indyeleven.bsky.social and @fortwaynefc.bsky.social!

Brett Mullenix @brettmullenix.bsky.social · Aug 1

Indiana Soccer Update: August

Indy Men continue upward trajectory, Fort Wayne won the Valley Division again before falling to Flint City Bucks in the Central Conference Semis. An update on other Indiana teams from the MWPL & UPSL

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Indiana Soccer Update: August

Indy Men continue upward trajectory, Fort Wayne won the Valley Division again before falling to Flint City Bucks in the Central Conference Semis. An update on other Indiana teams from the MWPL & UPSL

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Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

Your hardwork doesn't go unnoticed and is appreciated!

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

If that's not enough, he has another show called The Best Soccer Show with Jared DuBois. We need more people like @davisjason.bsky.social and those he works with talking about all levels of American soccer! I appreciate the work he puts in. Consider giving him a listen and support anyway you can!

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

On my drive home from watching both the @usmnt.ussoccer.com and the @uswnt.ussoccer.com win, I listened to @davisjason.bsky.social and Eric Wynalda on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social with their post-match analysis.

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

While I was headed to a watch party for the @usmnt.ussoccer.com Gold Cup Match, I listened to @davisjason.bsky.social and Eric Wynalda on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social for their pregame analysis. (Jason should be given an award just for trying to keep or getting Eric back on topic. Cracks me up!)

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

This afternoon I received an article in my inbox from @davisjason.bsky.social's newsletter Once And Future Soccer Eagle. jason-davis-soccer-eagle.ghost.io (Give It A Read, And Subscribe)

Jason Davis: Once And Future Soccer Eagle

An American Soccer Production

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Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jul 3

I want to give a shoutout to @davisjason.bsky.social for being one of the hardest-working, most level-headed voices of American soccer. I started my morning listening to Jason and Robert Kerr on their show called @mkickaround.bsky.social. (Give Them A Listen, A Follow, And Become An MK Ultra)

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jun 20

I am in favor of removing Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day), and Columbus Day as federal holidays.

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Pardeep Cattry @pcattry.bsky.social · Jun 12

MetLife Stadium, the site of the 2026 World Cup final, celebrated the one year countdown to the completion by laying down the final pieces of grass for the Club World Cup — and kicking off a dry run for next year’s big show

my latest:

www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...

the newly laid out grass surface at MetLife Stadium ahead of the Club World Cup

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Jun 11

That's a great looking lineup MJ for an amazing cause! I always love watching @mplscitysc.bsky.social matches in the @mplscitizenssg.bsky.social section!

MJ / Matt(sui) Sportz @mj-mattsui.bsky.social · Jun 7

We @mplscitizenssg.bsky.social love our @mplscitysc.bsky.social sponsors!

@thespicygnome.bsky.social hot sauces

Schell's Brewing

Also, our @prideraiser.org to raise money for Reclaim!

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · May 23

@mnaurorafc.bsky.social best kit out of the bunch!

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · May 22

@prideraiser.org season is the best season! Not only can I cheer on my local club to victory but knowing that every goal scored during the campaign is raising money for an organization providing vital services to our LGBTQAI2S+ community! www.prideraiser.org/AW3xbp3pbp4J...

3RR Prideraiser for Fort Wayne Pride Center presented by Three Rivers Regiment

Please join the Three Rivers Regiment as we support and raise funds for the Fort Wayne Pride Center and pledge a dollar amount for every…

www.prideraiser.org

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · May 19

@kitszn.bsky.social share their thoughts on the 2025 @fortwaynefc.bsky.social home kit. What do you think of the kit? #USL2 #FWFC #FortWayne @theuslshow.bsky.social @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social

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KitSZN: Fort Wayne FC: Electric Blue Kit '25

YouTube video by The USL Show

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FC Tulsa @fctulsa.bsky.social · May 16

Join us on May 31st as we honor Tulsa's historic Greenwood District! Anthem by Majeste Pearson, performance by Ladies of Elegance, & a Limited Edition Greenwood Kit. 🧡🖤

Get tickets: shorturl.at/OqV3H
Pre-Order Kit: shorturl.at/eLchO

Presented by Bank of Oklahoma
#ThroughTheFire #BlackExcellence

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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · May 16

Kicking off @mkickaround.bsky.social. Gianni, Messi, and @herculezg.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/qoUJLw4...

MK LIVE: Herculez Gomez on Inter Miami, Weekend Matches And More

YouTube video by Morning Kickaround

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Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · May 12

It was a great atmosphere last night at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium! Fort Wayne FC is dialing it in for the season opener this Saturday in Dayton.

Fort Wayne Football Club @fortwaynefc.bsky.social · May 12

Fort Wayne FC won its first match of the season -- a non-divisional friendly -- 2-0, paced by two Oliver Moller-Jensen goals late in the game. www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2025/05...

Oliver Moller-Jensen's 2 goals pace Fort Wayne FC to victory over Sueño FC - Fort Wayne FC

Oliver Moller-Jensen scored two late goals to lead Fort Wayne FC to victory in its first match of 2025, an exciting non-divisional friendly against Sueño FC on Sunday.

www.fortwaynefc.com

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Apr 30

I love supporting @mittenbbqsupply.bsky.social because they support other small businesses like my brother's company @thespicygnome.bsky.social. I am excited to try the other sauces from small sauce companies, Grand Traverse Sauce Company, Hell Fire Detroit, and Blues Hogs. #TogetherWeRise

Ryan @smeltzer.bsky.social · Apr 30

A saucey shipment from pure Michigan arrived from my favorite bbq supply company @mittenbbqsupply.bsky.social. Mitten BBQ has their own Comeback Sauce that has such a flavorful kick it will have you coming back for more!