What's up world! We're back from the trenches with some new content for you. If you haven't yet, check out our latest episode with Darrelle Williams, film maker and creator of "Kick" about a 16 year-old soccer prodigy named Naomi from North Philly. Listen to find out which USWNT player inspired him!

As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.

There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series

You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.

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The five seeded #USL-C clubs will be USL Championship Final winner USL Championship Players' Shield winner Eastern Conference top seed Western Conference top seed Prinx Tires #USLCup winner Additional selections from the USL-C and #USL-1 will enter in the First Round as part of 32 pro entrants.

The format for the 2027 @opencup.ussoccer.com was announced on Wednesday with the 96-team tournament set to kick off in April and conclude on December 15. Five #USL-C clubs will be seeded and enter in the Round of 64 alongside 27 U.S.-based #MLS clubs. #USOC2027 www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026...

Format Finalized for 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Featuring All 27 U.S.-Based MLS Teams

MLS Sides Join 96-Team Field of Professional and Amateur Clubs Vying for $1 Million Purse; First Round to be Held in April

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New Podcast: Cymru: Designing A New Era "You start with one person, one idea, one voice, and someone having the nerve to believe in it before anyone else does." We're joined by CREO co-owner Jordan Thorne to talk about their recent Cymru Premier rebrand. Listen here ⬇️ linktr.ee/footyheritage

Armada constantly a shit show. But also, so hilariously tone-deaf to say "Jacksonville deserves professional soccer". It has pro soccer. Two teams actually. This SoccerWarz narrative bullshit will certainly not endear you to locals.

Chris@maizerage.bsky.social · 3d ago

Future MLS Next Pro team Jacksonville Armada are on life support. See below.

7 out of 25. Not to bad for not being on TikTok and for someone born last century.

dame@dame.is · 3d ago

it’s that time of year again, Rolling Stone released their list of the top 25 content creators, which is actually a test of how old and out of touch you are… the lower your score, the more out of touch i’ve heard of 11 out of 25

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Fountain City Athletic (UPSL) ▪️This KC based club gets their name directly from the nickname for the city, The City of Fountains, and is both a celebration of the city the love and a non-profit promise to build a sustainable club from scratch www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

the Chicago Stars are such a bummer — someone’s gotta be the last place team but there’s no good reason the team is currently *this* bad really bad look for the club, who maybe have the least impressive new(-ish) ownership group in the NWSL

Re-running an old piece after last night’s disastrous performance in Denver. The misery will continue until an experienced head coach and GM tandem take charge in Chicago. A vacant front office has no vision. galpalsports.com/db/help-want...

Help Wanted: experienced GM needed for Chicago Stars FC

Stars making a change at a crucial time

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U.S. Youth Soccer members today voted overwhelmingly (not unanimously) in favor of the bylaw amendment, multiple sources tell @theathletic.com. Beginning Sept. 1, U.S. Soccer will effectively take control of USYS, with a view toward fully absorbing the org by 2028. More ⬇️

Henry Bushnell@henrybushnell.bsky.social · 6d ago

U.S. Soccer is on the verge of taking over the U.S. Youth Soccer Association. A significant, historic step toward a re-wiring of America's youth soccer system — but one that comes with many unknowns. News, details, explanations, etc. free to read @theathletic.com:

ICYMI: The schedule for the opening round of the #USOC2027 Open Division qualifying tournament was released >> thecup.us/2026/08/27/2...

2027 US Open Cup Qualifying: Record-setting 155 teams enter qualifying tournament

The US Soccer Federation has announced the 155 teams that will enter qualifying for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. 16 teams will emerge from qualifying for spots in the First Round proper next March...

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Never understood US leagues & their camera placement. Watching Lexington v DC from the camera placement the stadium looks empty. Looks this way since everyone is siting on the same side as the camera. Seems it be easier to sell the league if the cameras showed the the crowd & not empty seats.

Both Everton and Union Berlin tying it up in the 90+ min turned a sad morning into an OK morning.

EISERN UNION! Union 3 -3 Eintracht

I hate AI with every fiber of my being. I'll never use GenAI or knowingly support anyone that uses it. BUT I would rather accidently support something that has AI and be embarrassed for a moment, than falsely assume/accuse something to be AI when it is not and cause harm to a real artist.

Dominic Tarason@dominictarason.com · 6d ago

Saying it for maybe the 50th time: Do not accuse someone of using AI unless you have ABSOLUTELY AIRTIGHT proof, because if not, you're just adding to the paranoia and causing stress for hard-working artists. And yes, going onto social media and going 'Hrrm, I've no proof, but...' is an accusation.

A Stars night in the Mile High City⛰️✨ 📺: ION 🕖: 7:45 PM CT ✈️: United

I was interviewed for this:

NPR@npr.org · 6d ago

The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists. n.pr/45ZJYxB

Gainbridge Super League Look Book - Saturday, Aug. 29 Lexington SC vs. DC Power FC, 1 p.m. ET (Peacock) Carolina Ascent FC vs. @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social, 7 p.m. ET (Peacock) Sporting Club Jacksonville vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 7 p.m. ET (Peacock) #GSL

Decided to check out this Bundesliga on Fandango thing this morning. Stream seems ok. But dont like that Fandango is allowing Eintracht to score twice.

Ashley Sanchez has been undeniable this season. Will she finally earn a call back to USWNT camp?

The Gainbridge Super League weekend kicks off tonight on Peacock as Fort Lauderdale United hosts Brooklyn FC. Here's what to watch for - and a spotlight on @blazindw.bsky.social's favorite kit of the season - in the #GSL weekend preview. www.gainbridgesuperleague.com/news/2026/08...

What You Need to Know Ahead of Week 3 in the Gainbridge Super League | The Weekender

Gainbridge Super League Week 3 Previews. Everything you need to know for this week's action.

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▪️The Scores and Scenes from Bridge Sports Club ▪️UPSL Fall Season soccer is well underway, with the clubs of the DMV North Division already two weeks into their Fall 2026 schedule. 📸 Photographer Shawn Payne caught Bridge Sports Club hosting DC Hyper. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/the...

🎙️ Week 2 of the USL Super League delivered 14 goals in three matches and @danvaughn.bsky.social & @jhowardfusco.bsky.social discuss all the results before looking forward to Week 3. 🔸Plus some chatter around the exit of our dear friend Amanda V open.spotify.com/episode/6MLg...

The Super Show - Baylee DeSmit Doing Baylee DeSmit Things

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This morning on the @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social feed, the newest episode of The Protagonist features David Applegate, USOC commissioner. He discusses his vision for the future of my favorite tournament. open.spotify.com/episode/5kSN...

The Protagonist - David Applegate

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hey friends, i'm not sure who on here is telling you to go get the vaccine today, make an appointment right now, etc. — but based on my inbox, someone is. wait a few days. computer systems are updating, vaccine is traveling through the cold chain to pharmacies, etc.

Matthew Cortland (they)@matthewcort.land · 7d ago

The FDA approved the 2026-2027 COVID vaccines today. This year, it is again my aim to provide you with actionable guidance, as soon as a clear enough picture emerges for me to be able to do so. Unless it's medically contraindicated, I want you to get this updated vaccine to protect against COVID.

Manchester City making an AI-generated kit when they have all the money around to pay a creative is the most pathetic shit

Manchester City@mancity.com · last wk.

Made by one of us. Chosen by all of us 🤝🩵​ ​ Introducing the Puma Football x Man City 26/27 Third Kit. Designed by a fan using PUMA AI Creator. From hundreds of thousands of entries, Cityzens chose the winner. Out now 👉 mancity.co/ThirdKit2627x

Bavarian United SC and Green Bay Glory take 3 spots on the Heartland D1 list, while 4 clubs take 2 spots on the combined Division 2 nominations. FC Pontiac tie with Michigan Jaguars FC for the 3 noms in the Great Lakes East, and Goshen City FC plus Lansing Common FC round out the leaders.