Dolan
@jadolan11.bsky.social
Photographer and Graphic Designer. The Blazing Musket’s Photographer 📸 Everyone just calls me “Dolan”
On the one hand, trolling England is funny. On the other hand… you’re Argentina. You’re supposed to beat England. Act like you’ve been there before (because you have).
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 15h agoFrom @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The Argentine Football Association will mark its 2026 World Cup semifinal victory over England with a national day. The AFA said July 15 had been selected to commemorate a “great and historic victory.”
With Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten off to Middlesbrough, six USMNT World Cup players remain in MLS: Goalkeeper Matt Freese Goalkeeper Matt Turner Goalkeeper Chris Brady Center back Tim Ream Center back Miles Robinson Defensive midfielder Cristian Roldan
The #NWSL plans to kick off its 2027 season on Feb. 11 in LA, 3 days before the Super Bowl across town. It's the earliest NWSL start ever, necessary due to ~7 weeks off for the World Cup. More on NWSL realities of February, World Cup...and scheduling as MLS flips its calendar:
NWSL set for earliest-ever start next season to accommodate World Cup
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) plans to begin its 2027 season on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles to coincide with the Super Bowl across town three days later, ESPN has confirmed.
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That is spectacular. I grew up in New England and never imagined soccer would really take hold like this. Seems like every team in the region is thriving.
The Blazing Musket@theblazingmusket.com · 3d agoPortland Hearts of Pine Announce Plans To Build Soccer-Specific Stadium At Cassidy Point www.theblazingmusket.com/portland-hea...
I’m fine with Poch sticking around, even if he leaves for a big Euro job before 2030. USMNT needs more talent to make meaningful World Cup progress. If Poch — or anyone — systematically introduces the growing crop of talented young players in the USMNT’s pool, I’m for it.
Backheeled@backheeled.com · 4d agoThe USMNT was supposed to be lucky to have Mauricio Pochettino. After a World Cup that ended in humiliation, the conversation has changed. Now back with a new contract, Pochettino is the one with something to prove 🇺🇸 @jerryhinnen.bsky.social ⤵️
waiting for the smoke to announce that they've elected a new MLS commissioner
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ officially had the biggest domestic opening weekend of all time 💰 It grossed $360M, beating ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Vermont Green FC is the first team to win consecutive USL League Two titles since the Cape Cod Crusaders in 2002 and 2003. #USL-2 #Path2Pro
Vermont Green FC@vermontgreenfc.bsky.social · 5d ago⭐️⭐️
BACK 2️⃣BACK UNDEFEATED NATIONAL. CHAMPIONS. YOUR VERMONT GREEN!
Statements flying everywhere. Here is FIFA’s response posted at 8:15pm Pacific Time. “Nono we never wanted to sell the game.” “Hear us out. We were rushed by media reports.” This is the biggest trying to back off without backing off statement I have seen in some time.
A region that ran on paper bags of unmarked bills for decades thinks you're too corrupt ... that's a feat
Luis Paez-Pumar@lpp.bsky.social · last wk.Infantino has lost CONCACAF, time to pack it up, buddy: www.concacaf.com/competitions...
Well good thing the Legacy should have a heated field and bubble dome by then, right?
The Athletic@theathletic.com · last wk.The NWSL is expected to start its 2027 season in February, nearly a month earlier than previous years, per @melanieanzidei.bsky.social and @aslipelit.bsky.social. In the draft schedule, preseason begins in January, with playoffs running through the weekend before Thanksgiving. nyti.ms/44Tiaul
KEEP THE NAME OF OUR MOVIE OUTTA YER TINY LYIN' PIE-HOLE!!! (thank you for your attention to this yada yada yada)
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Trump: "Between the trams and the Star War thing. They call it the Star Wars. And elevated busses. Nobody knows what's going on."
Uefa countries have agreed they will boycott the World Cup if Infantino goes ahead with his plans www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Uefa debate World Cup boycott at emergency meeting after Infantino bombshell - latest
Uefa will discuss how to leverage their position in order to combat Infantino’s proposals to privatise the World Cup
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Private equity would likely mean more commercial inventory. Higher ticket prices. More advertising. Longer tournaments. More competitions. ⚽️ The game becomes increasingly driven by shareholder returns rather than what’s best for the sport.
Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · last wk.UEFA is considering a boycott of FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup and the Club World Cup Because the non-profit FIFA wants to hand over influence to private investors There are 55 members in UEFA
Who the hell am I supposed to text to join me when @samlattof.bsky.social thinks I’m crazy for doing a weekend road trip!? @joshnye8798.bsky.social Snowpen Cup will always be one of my favorite memories.
The Blazing Musket@theblazingmusket.com · last wk.A Toast to TBM's Unsung Hero www.theblazingmusket.com/a-toast-to-t...
New England Revolution's Spanish maestro Carles Gil with one of the loveliest, 10-est All-Star stat lines ever in his 35 minutes on the pitch tonight: 48 touches, 2 assists, 4 chances created, 42/43 passes completed (98%) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXV-...
Son Heung-Min BRACE is the TIEBREAKER for MLS vs. LigaMX!
YouTube video by Major League Soccer
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I think Poch is a good coach, but under him we lost a tournament we'd won 3x under Berhalter (Nations League), played like minnows in the Gold Cup final, and suffered our worst World Cup lost in at least 20 years – arguably 36. And did so at home vs. a team we could've beaten on a good day.
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · last wk.🇺🇸 Sources: Mauricio Pochettino is close to continuing as USMNT head coach. Andres Cantor 1st. Would be 4 year deal Talks with U.S. Soccer progress and in a good place. Not done yet w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @henrybushnell.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Nothing screams MLS more than hosting a skills competition on a baseball field.
How the F is Sepp Blatter the voice of reason?! I hate this timeline…
💰 Sources: MLS owners expected to hear presentation on significant changes to structure of roster rules, centered around a more open salary cap system Potential huge change for future of MLS. DPs would remain Reporting with @paultenorio.bsky.social Details ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
MLS owners to hear proposed changes to league’s roster, spending rules: Sources (Gift Article)
The MLS board of governors will convene around the All-Star Game in Charlotte, and some high-impact items are on the agenda
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