Tim Thomas
@tthomaswrites.bsky.social
St. Louis based freelance writer. Have pen, will travel.
If you want to reach out tthomaswrites at gmail dot com
I do solemnly swear to never rebroadcast or retransmit a copyrighted telecast without the express written consent of Major League Baseball
If you want to reach out tthomaswrites at gmail dot com
I do solemnly swear to never rebroadcast or retransmit a copyrighted telecast without the express written consent of Major League Baseball
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#USOC2026: A raucous crowd saw BOHFS St. Louis beat Chicago House AC, 3-2, to become the first STL amateurs to qualify for the US Open Cup in the Modern Era (1995-).
Recap by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@stlouligans.bsky.social
@stlsoccernews.com
Recap by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@stlouligans.bsky.social
@stlsoccernews.com
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: BOHFS St. Louis makes history with thrilling win over Chicago House
A new chapter was written in the St. Louis vs Chicago rivalry Sunday at St. Mary’s High School on the city’s south side.
thecup.us
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#USOC2026: A raucous crowd saw BOHFS St. Louis beat Chicago House AC, 3-2, to become the first STL amateurs to qualify for the US Open Cup in the Modern Era (1995-).
Recap by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@stlouligans.bsky.social
@stlsoccernews.com
Recap by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social: thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@stlouligans.bsky.social
@stlsoccernews.com
You should always go support local soccer in person. But if you can’t the next best thing is a Soccer Zombie video. Nobody else is doing it like him. He truly gets you into the game and behind the scenes.
ST. LOUIS DEFEATS CHICAGO
2 clubs connected by I-55 clash for the right to enter the #USOC2026 proper!
One has deep roots in its community and a well-established tradition for success.
The other didn't even exist at the semi-pro level a year ago.
📺 youtu.be/6EGtIEyMD2I
2 clubs connected by I-55 clash for the right to enter the #USOC2026 proper!
One has deep roots in its community and a well-established tradition for success.
The other didn't even exist at the semi-pro level a year ago.
📺 youtu.be/6EGtIEyMD2I
BOHFS St. Louis STUNS Chicago House AC To Advance To U.S. Open Cup!
YouTube video by Soccer Zombie
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
You should always go support local soccer in person. But if you can’t the next best thing is a Soccer Zombie video. Nobody else is doing it like him. He truly gets you into the game and behind the scenes.
Check out my game story for @thecup.us to find out how BOHFS St. Louis qualified for their first ever @opencup.ussoccer.com after squaring off against fellow @midwestpl.bsky.social side Chicago House.
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: BOHFS St. Louis makes history with thrilling win over Chicago House
A new chapter was written in the St. Louis vs Chicago rivalry Sunday at St. Mary’s High School on the city’s south side.
thecup.us
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Check out my game story for @thecup.us to find out how BOHFS St. Louis qualified for their first ever @opencup.ussoccer.com after squaring off against fellow @midwestpl.bsky.social side Chicago House.
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Kurt Warner's Crunch Time Cereal (1999-2000): In the middle of his MVP season, Rams' QB Kurt Warner received his own cereal--frosted corn flakes. A portion of the proceeds went to support a facility for children with disabilities.
May 30, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Kurt Warner's Crunch Time Cereal (1999-2000): In the middle of his MVP season, Rams' QB Kurt Warner received his own cereal--frosted corn flakes. A portion of the proceeds went to support a facility for children with disabilities.
We’re live in St. Louis, MO as BOHFS St. Louis takes on Chicago House in @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifying watch here
fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/st-lo...
fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/st-lo...
St. Mary's High School • Home
Located in St Louis, MO. Watch livestreams, see the latest highlights and find upcoming events.
fan.hudl.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We’re live in St. Louis, MO as BOHFS St. Louis takes on Chicago House in @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifying watch here
fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/st-lo...
fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/st-lo...
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🎶Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
🎶Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
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Including regular season conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles.
SLU Men's Soccer's A10 tourney win today was their 40th trophy since 1959.
SLU Men's Soccer's A10 tourney win today was their 40th trophy since 1959.
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Including regular season conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles.
SLU Men's Soccer's A10 tourney win today was their 40th trophy since 1959.
SLU Men's Soccer's A10 tourney win today was their 40th trophy since 1959.
Congratulations to SLU on bringing yet another trophy home for St. Louis area soccer
Penalty kicks can be an unpredictable way of determining the winner or loser in a soccer match, but St. Louis University goes into them with a better feeling than many teams.
SLU wins on penalty kicks to claim Atlantic 10 men's soccer title; NCAAs await
Penalty kicks can be an unpredictable way of determining the winner or loser in a soccer match, but St. Louis University goes into them with a better feeling than many
www.stltoday.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Congratulations to SLU on bringing yet another trophy home for St. Louis area soccer
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Warner's Chocolate Bar (2000-2000): Then-Rams QB Kurt Warner received his own candy bar, a milk chocolate bar loaded with his cereal, Warner's Crunch Time (frosted corn flakes)
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Warner's Chocolate Bar (2000-2000): Then-Rams QB Kurt Warner received his own candy bar, a milk chocolate bar loaded with his cereal, Warner's Crunch Time (frosted corn flakes)
My @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social zine came in the mail on Monday. It came with some stickers and a picture from inside the zine. Additionally, I ordered a scarf from them on sale for $5. You’d be a fool to pass up a $5 scarf.
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social zine came in the mail on Monday. It came with some stickers and a picture from inside the zine. Additionally, I ordered a scarf from them on sale for $5. You’d be a fool to pass up a $5 scarf.
A little college basketball with @jthom72.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
A little college basketball with @jthom72.bsky.social
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One match. Tournament proper at stake.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Chicago House AC on November 23rd, 2PM.
Who wants it more?
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Chicago House AC on November 23rd, 2PM.
Who wants it more?
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
One match. Tournament proper at stake.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Chicago House AC on November 23rd, 2PM.
Who wants it more?
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Chicago House AC on November 23rd, 2PM.
Who wants it more?
The trophy is secure!
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The trophy is secure!
For those interested in soccer history in St. Louis. I was at a local antique shop over the weekend and saw this nifty little piece of history. 1969/70 St. Louis Soccer League South Division Champions trophy for legendary local team Kutis SC
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
For those interested in soccer history in St. Louis. I was at a local antique shop over the weekend and saw this nifty little piece of history. 1969/70 St. Louis Soccer League South Division Champions trophy for legendary local team Kutis SC
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#USOC2026: Across 18 states last weekend, 64 teams competed in the 2026 US Open Cup Third Qualifying Round. In total, 149 goals were scored, 8 games went to extra time & 4 were forced to a penalty kick shootout.
32 teams are now one win away.
Check out our Round Review: thecup.us/2025/11/04/2...
32 teams are now one win away.
Check out our Round Review: thecup.us/2025/11/04/2...
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round
Across 18 states this weekend, 64 teams fought it out in the Third Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, vying for a chance to play in the final qualification round and punch their…
thecup.us
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#USOC2026: Across 18 states last weekend, 64 teams competed in the 2026 US Open Cup Third Qualifying Round. In total, 149 goals were scored, 8 games went to extra time & 4 were forced to a penalty kick shootout.
32 teams are now one win away.
Check out our Round Review: thecup.us/2025/11/04/2...
32 teams are now one win away.
Check out our Round Review: thecup.us/2025/11/04/2...
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Confirmed!
Who: @Bohfs_stl vs @ChicagoHouse_AC
What: #USOC2026 final qualifying round
Where: St. Mary's HS, south St. Louis
When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:00p
Why (you should show up: Because it's the Cup, it's STL vs Chicago, and to support your local!
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...
Who: @Bohfs_stl vs @ChicagoHouse_AC
What: #USOC2026 final qualifying round
Where: St. Mary's HS, south St. Louis
When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:00p
Why (you should show up: Because it's the Cup, it's STL vs Chicago, and to support your local!
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Confirmed!
Who: @Bohfs_stl vs @ChicagoHouse_AC
What: #USOC2026 final qualifying round
Where: St. Mary's HS, south St. Louis
When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:00p
Why (you should show up: Because it's the Cup, it's STL vs Chicago, and to support your local!
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...
Who: @Bohfs_stl vs @ChicagoHouse_AC
What: #USOC2026 final qualifying round
Where: St. Mary's HS, south St. Louis
When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:00p
Why (you should show up: Because it's the Cup, it's STL vs Chicago, and to support your local!
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...
Curious about what happened in the 3rd round of @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifying? Check out the @thecup.us round review. A complete wrap up of all the games from this weekend. There’s nail biting PKs, back and forth matches, a Quincy Amarikwa appearance, and two stories by me!
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 Review: 32 teams advance to “Win & You’re In” round
Across 18 states this weekend, 64 teams fought it out in the Third Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, vying for a chance to play in the final qualification round and punch their…
thecup.us
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Curious about what happened in the 3rd round of @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifying? Check out the @thecup.us round review. A complete wrap up of all the games from this weekend. There’s nail biting PKs, back and forth matches, a Quincy Amarikwa appearance, and two stories by me!
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#USOC2025: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has been named TheCup's Lower Division Player of the Tournament. Jerez became the first player to win three straight penalty shootouts in a tournament.
Article by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2025/11/01/2...
#DaleLobos #Chattanooga
Article by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2025/11/01/2...
#DaleLobos #Chattanooga
2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
After a performance that came to symbolize the oddities and excitement of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Ricard Jerez of the Chattanooga Red Wolves has been voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the…
thecup.us
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#USOC2025: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has been named TheCup's Lower Division Player of the Tournament. Jerez became the first player to win three straight penalty shootouts in a tournament.
Article by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2025/11/01/2...
#DaleLobos #Chattanooga
Article by @tthomaswrites.bsky.social:
thecup.us/2025/11/01/2...
#DaleLobos #Chattanooga
Check out my story about Ricardo Jerez @thecup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament
2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
After a performance that came to symbolize the oddities and excitement of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Ricard Jerez of the Chattanooga Red Wolves has been voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the…
thecup.us
November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Check out my story about Ricardo Jerez @thecup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament
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'A park for everyone'
🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American
#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #FairgroundPark #Community #NorthStLouis
🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American
#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #FairgroundPark #Community #NorthStLouis
A park for everyone
A newly formed nonprofit is working to restore Fairground Park, once called the crown jewel of north St. Louis. Its mission is to repair years of neglect, reconnect the park with its history and build a stronger, more inclusive future. For a community battered by poverty, crime, disinvestment — and most recently a devastating tornado […]
www.stlamerican.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
'A park for everyone'
🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American
#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #FairgroundPark #Community #NorthStLouis
🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American
#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #FairgroundPark #Community #NorthStLouis
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This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
Where to find a food pantry in the St. Louis area
This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
www.stltoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
Wow! THE Jennifer Aniston follows little old me. The haters will say it’s just a bot, but nobody would lie on the internet.
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Wow! THE Jennifer Aniston follows little old me. The haters will say it’s just a bot, but nobody would lie on the internet.
For those who may be curious my header photo is of newsboys selling the St. Louis Globe-Democrat at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal colorized by @archcityhistory.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
For those who may be curious my header photo is of newsboys selling the St. Louis Globe-Democrat at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal colorized by @archcityhistory.bsky.social
As a totally unbiased observer, you should go buy my dad’s book.
Book-signing tonight at City Foundry as part of its Live Art Market, 5:30-8:30 pm! There will be about 2-dozen vendors, there’s a Halloween costume contest for the grownups, and a food drive. And if you stop by my table, there may be some (free) Halloween candy.
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
As a totally unbiased observer, you should go buy my dad’s book.
If you are wondering how we got here check out my article about the replay decision on @thecup.us
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If you are wondering how we got here check out my article about the replay decision on @thecup.us