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Why Monterey Bay FC's New Roster Strategy Involves Signing Players Like Center-Back Kelsey Egwu as Lottery Tickets.
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Monterey Bay FC Signs Center-Back Kelsey Egwu as Lottery Ticket
A young defender oozing potential from the Canadian Premier League recently became the first MBFC offseason signing
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December 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Why Monterey Bay FC's New Roster Strategy Involves Signing Players Like Center-Back Kelsey Egwu as Lottery Tickets.
#usl #uslchampionship#sports #soccer #mbfc #futbol #footy
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Stu Ritchie is the next USL League One standout to make the jump to USL Championship this off-season, signing a multi-year deal with Monterey Bay.
He'll be reunited with former Richmond Kickers teammate Ethan Bryant. They were practically kids when they were on that 2022 squad 🥹
He'll be reunited with former Richmond Kickers teammate Ethan Bryant. They were practically kids when they were on that 2022 squad 🥹
December 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Stu Ritchie is the next USL League One standout to make the jump to USL Championship this off-season, signing a multi-year deal with Monterey Bay.
He'll be reunited with former Richmond Kickers teammate Ethan Bryant. They were practically kids when they were on that 2022 squad 🥹
He'll be reunited with former Richmond Kickers teammate Ethan Bryant. They were practically kids when they were on that 2022 squad 🥹
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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The live show is over. I want to thank my guests @brettmullenix.bsky.social & @leagueoneupdater.com for joining me tonight. Please rewatch my show on my YouTube /@Feuerstein's Fire Channel
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The live show is over. I want to thank my guests @brettmullenix.bsky.social & @leagueoneupdater.com for joining me tonight. Please rewatch my show on my YouTube /@Feuerstein's Fire Channel
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Dylan talked about his high point of 2025 season. Who's chopping onions?
December 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Dylan talked about his high point of 2025 season. Who's chopping onions?
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Couldn't do much better if you want to replace Cristian Parano in the right halfspace and start to make up for Rodrigo Lopez's retirement. Rodriguez is the sort of consistent creative presence that ought to thrive for Sacramento.
December 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Couldn't do much better if you want to replace Cristian Parano in the right halfspace and start to make up for Rodrigo Lopez's retirement. Rodriguez is the sort of consistent creative presence that ought to thrive for Sacramento.
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Standout defender Makel Rasheed earns a jump to USL Championship side Indy Eleven after helping South Georgia Tormenta turn around its season. Well deserved promotion here, and a great comeback story 👀
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Standout defender Makel Rasheed earns a jump to USL Championship side Indy Eleven after helping South Georgia Tormenta turn around its season. Well deserved promotion here, and a great comeback story 👀
Monterey Bay FC Captain Nico Gordon signs new multi-year deal.
#soccer #isl #uslchampionship #sports #mbfc
#soccer #isl #uslchampionship #sports #mbfc
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Monterey Bay FC Captain Nico Gordon signs new multi-year deal.
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Outstanding work here from @usltactics.com to answer a lot of the frequently asked business related questions fans often have about #USL 👀
Compare it to any other American sports league, and the USL is unique.
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
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In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
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.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Outstanding work here from @usltactics.com to answer a lot of the frequently asked business related questions fans often have about #USL 👀
My Union Report partner Chris surprised me earlier today! We're going to a World Cup match in June!!
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
My Union Report partner Chris surprised me earlier today! We're going to a World Cup match in June!!
Dont think enough has been made about San Antonio bringing in Mikey Maldonado to play underneath Jorge Hernandez. That pairing could be so lethal.
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Dont think enough has been made about San Antonio bringing in Mikey Maldonado to play underneath Jorge Hernandez. That pairing could be so lethal.
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We're told we should finally have #USL men's 2026 home openers and Jager Cup dates on Thursday, and full schedules out on December 16th 👀
December 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We're told we should finally have #USL men's 2026 home openers and Jager Cup dates on Thursday, and full schedules out on December 16th 👀
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I AM LIVE RIGHT NOW! 8 PM EDT - 5 PM PDT! FEUERSTEIN'S FIRE #704! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kfO...
Feuerstein's Fire #704: 2025 MLS Cup Final Review Show
YouTube video by Feuerstein's Fire
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December 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I AM LIVE RIGHT NOW! 8 PM EDT - 5 PM PDT! FEUERSTEIN'S FIRE #704! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kfO...
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I recognize that with his name there are very few options but “WELCOME TO INDY, DICK” is a pretty insane graphic
Eric Dick is back in Indy!
After winning the finals MVP and championship with Pittsburgh, Dick returns to the Circle City for 2026!
He last played for the Boys in Blue in 2021 where he appeared in 4 matches. Welcome back!
After winning the finals MVP and championship with Pittsburgh, Dick returns to the Circle City for 2026!
He last played for the Boys in Blue in 2021 where he appeared in 4 matches. Welcome back!
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I recognize that with his name there are very few options but “WELCOME TO INDY, DICK” is a pretty insane graphic
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Sources: Talks between the USL and the USL Players Association on a new CBA for players in the USL Championship are continuing. As part of this, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the new Division I league scheduled to begin play in 2028.
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Sources: USL proposes min. $55K top-tier salary
As part of talks on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the USL Players Association, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the Division I league set to start in 2028, sources...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Sources: Talks between the USL and the USL Players Association on a new CBA for players in the USL Championship are continuing. As part of this, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the new Division I league scheduled to begin play in 2028.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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🚨 LIVE SHOW TONIGHT 🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨 LIVE SHOW TONIGHT 🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
Monterey Bay with their first confirmed offseason signing. 6'5 Canadian 21/yo defender Kelsey Egwu. Super initial thoughts are he's a physical beast and fits the type of prospect Oliver Wyss like to develop/transfer...
#soccer #sports #usl #uslchampionship #mbfc
#soccer #sports #usl #uslchampionship #mbfc
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Monterey Bay with their first confirmed offseason signing. 6'5 Canadian 21/yo defender Kelsey Egwu. Super initial thoughts are he's a physical beast and fits the type of prospect Oliver Wyss like to develop/transfer...
#soccer #sports #usl #uslchampionship #mbfc
#soccer #sports #usl #uslchampionship #mbfc
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There have already been some notable names snapped up in #USL-C Free Agency, but the biggest names are still on the board.
Here's what I think stands as the top 10 available free agents in the Championship ecosystem entering the week.
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Here's what I think stands as the top 10 available free agents in the Championship ecosystem entering the week.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The Top 10 current Free Agents in the USL Championship ecosystem
Which big names could be finding a new home this offseason after club’s initial roster decisions were made
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December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There have already been some notable names snapped up in #USL-C Free Agency, but the biggest names are still on the board.
Here's what I think stands as the top 10 available free agents in the Championship ecosystem entering the week.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Here's what I think stands as the top 10 available free agents in the Championship ecosystem entering the week.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
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NEWSLETTER: It's Lexington's world, and we're living in it. I break down what their splashy signings could mean in the Championship and address their Super League durability.
That, plus a free agency roundabout and look at the struggling Tampa Bay Sun.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus a free agency roundabout and look at the struggling Tampa Bay Sun.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Easy being green?
On Lexington's Championship splash and Super League dominance, plus more USL miscellany
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December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NEWSLETTER: It's Lexington's world, and we're living in it. I break down what their splashy signings could mean in the Championship and address their Super League durability.
That, plus a free agency roundabout and look at the struggling Tampa Bay Sun.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus a free agency roundabout and look at the struggling Tampa Bay Sun.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Working with Joe is a privilege. He sets the tone and pushes all of the amazing Backheeled contributors to dig deeper – it’s not just what’s happening, but the *why* behind it.
I’m biased, but I don’t think there’s a better place to keep up with American soccer.
I’m biased, but I don’t think there’s a better place to keep up with American soccer.
With another season over, I continue to be proud of the work we're doing at @backheeled.com.
There isn't another place covering the U.S. game like we are. @benwright.bsky.social, @usltactics.com, and so many others crushed it this year.
Excited for what's to come.
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There isn't another place covering the U.S. game like we are. @benwright.bsky.social, @usltactics.com, and so many others crushed it this year.
Excited for what's to come.
Subscribe? Subscribe.
Inter Miami’s MLS Cup triumph made one thing clear: Nothing shy of perfection can stop them
The Vancouver Whitecaps threw every punch they could at Inter Miami. Lionel Messi’s outfit still couldn’t be toppled.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Working with Joe is a privilege. He sets the tone and pushes all of the amazing Backheeled contributors to dig deeper – it’s not just what’s happening, but the *why* behind it.
I’m biased, but I don’t think there’s a better place to keep up with American soccer.
I’m biased, but I don’t think there’s a better place to keep up with American soccer.
New Format Changes for 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a Major Misstep for American Soccer- and Not Just Because Monterey Bay Won't Be Allowed to Participate. medium.com/the-union-re...
#usl #soccer #uslchampionship #sports #footy #futbol #mbfc
#usl #soccer #uslchampionship #sports #footy #futbol #mbfc
New Format Changes for 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a Major Misstep for American Soccer
These adjustments will mean Monterey Bay FC will not participate in the 2026 version of the popular tournament
medium.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New Format Changes for 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a Major Misstep for American Soccer- and Not Just Because Monterey Bay Won't Be Allowed to Participate. medium.com/the-union-re...
#usl #soccer #uslchampionship #sports #footy #futbol #mbfc
#usl #soccer #uslchampionship #sports #footy #futbol #mbfc
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ICYMI: I dove deep with Rob Vincent to break down the changes he made as Pittsburgh’s acting manager to help take the Riverhounds to a title.
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How Rob Vincent tweaked the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the fly — and won a USL Championship title
After an unexpected coaching change, the Riverhounds earned the USL’s most prized piece of silverware. Here's how.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
ICYMI: I dove deep with Rob Vincent to break down the changes he made as Pittsburgh’s acting manager to help take the Riverhounds to a title.
www.backheeled.com/how-rob-vinc...
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Pittsburgh’s final two months were an absolute rollercoaster, but they ended with a USL Championship title. I talked to Rob Vincent about the changes he made to help make it happen.
After an unexpected coaching change, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds still managed to claim the USL Championship’s most prized piece of silverware 🏆
How did acting coach Rob Vincent help fuel the a playoff run for the 'Hounds?
@usltactics.com spoke to Vincent and analyzed Pittsburgh's late changes 🆓
How did acting coach Rob Vincent help fuel the a playoff run for the 'Hounds?
@usltactics.com spoke to Vincent and analyzed Pittsburgh's late changes 🆓
How Rob Vincent tweaked the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the fly — and won a USL Championship title
After an unexpected coaching change, the Riverhounds earned the USL’s most prized piece of silverware. Here's how.
www.backheeled.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pittsburgh’s final two months were an absolute rollercoaster, but they ended with a USL Championship title. I talked to Rob Vincent about the changes he made to help make it happen.
Tampa Bay is racking up a big credit card bill this holiday season...
In case anyone had any delusions that Pedro Dolabella would land back in USL League One in 2026
The next piece is locked in 🔒
Attacking midfielder Pedro Dolabella joins the squad for 2026!
📰 bit.ly/4rDJ2IC
Attacking midfielder Pedro Dolabella joins the squad for 2026!
📰 bit.ly/4rDJ2IC
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tampa Bay is racking up a big credit card bill this holiday season...