Matt Barger
@mattbarger.bsky.social
Data scientist. Anti-fascist. Soccer fan. Disappointed Keynesian. Sometimes writer for American Soccer Analysis
It’s like we really want him to be this ruthless pathological dictator for the story and narrative but he’s actually just every stupid rich kid you’ve ever met.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d agoQ: How serious are you about renaming the Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'? TRUMP: I was just throwing that out
I get the soft power reasons that Balogun to Everton wasn't the best move for him. That doesn't mask my disappointment that Everton was somehow his best possible destination after a breakout World Cup performance.
Folarin Balogun stranded in anonymity after his wild summer takes another stunning twist
The USMNT forward must retreat back to the quiet life of Monaco after the late collapse of his Everton move
nytimes.com
CALL THE CROSSBAR THE 55 FREEWAY CONNECTING NEWPORT BEACH (Rodman) TO IRVINE (Metayer)
CJ Fogler@cjzero.bsky.social · 6d agoI think this is Trinity's goal... love the touch pass to her
It looks much better than last week but letting Mathys Tel iso against 4 defenders is… oof.
Trying to understand better why stablecoin products aren't more widely used for remittances. It feels like this is mostly because stablecoins still need to be turned into hard currency and those all come with their own learning curve and fees. #EconSky #Crypto #Philippines
Stablecoin pushed to cut cross-border fees | Reine Juvierre S. Alberto
THE cost of sending money back home could be slashed by using stablecoin settlement rails, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said, as the government backs efforts to make cross-border payments cheaper...
businessmirror.com.ph
Let’s GOOOOO
American Soccer Insights Summit@americansoccerinsights.com · 4w agoThe American Soccer Insights Summit is back for 2027. The Summit will be held at Rice University on March 26th and 27th, during a FIFA men's international break window. Registration is now open: americansoccerinsights.com/registration/
I'm grateful that the Olympic Breaking competition finally made its way onto Youtube. It really is a shame everyone I know hated it. I should get to know better people.
SD-TJ out here looking like a chill friendly instead of a border rivalry. This needs to be played in Tijuana.
Bahahahaha
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 4w ago🇲🇽🟡 Sources: LA Galaxy are now finalizing a deal to sign Mexican winger Chucky Lozano from San Diego FC Deal is loan & Lozano will be a DP Galaxy get low-risk deal and convinced Lozano is motivated to be at the club, ready to set his narrative straight www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Not bad for a first try Road to 75 ⚽ Daily 2026-08-05 · MLS · 4-3-3 67 pts · Out in Round One 🎯 76% of the best squad · top 1% 🟩🟩🟩🟨🟩🟩🟩🟨🟥🟥🟩🟨🟥🟩🟩🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥🟩🟩🟨🟨🟩🟨🟨🟨🟥🟩🟨 ⚽ Lozano 17
I was listening to Soccerwise the other day wondering why Larry Bird would own a MLS franchise.
The brutally cold, hard reality of North American sports economics (and it's just that: the financial calculations of venues and their managers) is that a few professional players are judged to be worth the extra time and effort required to grow grass, and most others are not.
HAR JOURNALIST@harjournalist.bsky.social · last mo.#LAFC’s Hugh Lloris spoke tonight in Vancouver and was asked about the new BC Place turf. "No, we don't talk about this. To be honest, I will repeat the same, it's really hard for football players to play on this field. It's almost a different sport, you know because of the bounce, the sand." #MLS
I'm watching Kristoffer Velde's every move to decide a sicko MLS fantasy matchup. He is a very frustrating watch. The very definition of intrusive thoughts, dribbling nto traffic when good and fast combination play is availiable. But he has an assist, so it works.
Why would he leave? Salary? High Contract length? Long Expectations? Apparently low I don’t blame him for taking the money. I question why they’re so eager to give it to him.
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · last mo.🇺🇸 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...
Renewing a World Cup coach is never a good option.
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · last mo.🇺🇸 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...
Can't wait for the DNC to learn nothing from 2024 and lose to this shit again.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last mo.Trump: "When they take something over, it's always dirty. The sidewalks are dirty. The people are -- I hate to say this -- not clean, okay? The curbs are loaded with you know what. The smell is terrible. I mean, I see it happening to cities. Blue cities. They're all blue."
An insane buildup. Leicy, apparently a DM now, bodies two off the ball, dribbles one, finds Bernal, apparently an AM now, who skirts two and then hits Trinity Rodman, actually a winger, in stride. Trin curls a dime first touch to Sofia who casually curls it around two to the top bins.
NWSL@nwslsoccer.com · last mo.THAT'S AMORE 🇮🇹 Trinity Rodman skips it across and Sofia Cantore rockets it in!
Sean Johnson is gonna be out with a strained back the way he's carrying DC United
"If you have a player like Tai Baribo, you're always in it." Not if you don't get him the ball also he's not Mbappe.
HEGSETH: I appreciate as much as anyone winning a war, but I sit in front of a committee that wants to talk about winning a war that's been going for 4 years, and talks about defeat in a conflict that's been going on for 4 months to prevent Iran-- SHAHEEN: I don't want to hear your speech
A little disappointing, wanted to see him stay in top-flight Europe after a great World Cup. But always in favor of a player getting that money.
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 2mo ago🚨 EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Thanks for the clarification @tutul.bsky.social
Tutul Rahman@tutul.bsky.social · 2mo agoOne of the points seen on other platforms is "well Messi & Miami carried the minutes" for MLS. Here's non-Big 5 league minutes minus their top club in minutes (% that club is of that league): 1) MLS: 6,965 (Miami - 15%) 2) Saudi: 5,011 (Al Hilal - 33%) 3) SuperLig: 3,767 (Galatasaray - 38%) 1/
![Comic. [Person standing holding hammer above raised knee.] PERSON: Listen up, leg. I’ve been sending you rich, oxygenated blood for years, while you send me worthless used-up blood with no oxygen. Time to teach you a lesson about not ripping me off! [caption] Tariffs](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicenlzjvvtlegllp5khszuneez6ygyiq3d5g37oaqz5hkwoqhteru)
