Shawn Francis
@theoffsiderules.bsky.social
Twitter refugee. Soccer, music, pop culture + travel. Creative agency guy. Ideas for sale.
BREAKING: The Orlando Pride have hired Yolanda Thomas as full-time head coach, the first Black woman with that role in #NWSL history. Thomas was interim coach since August and joined as an assistant in 2023. She was widely viewed as one of the top assistants in the NWSL.
We don't talk enough about the time Hany Mukhtar was on the cover of Southern Bride Magazine.
Between Texas, Kansas, and the Carolinas, the Dems have obtained a BBQ majority
MAL SWANSON Helluva finish. We see you K8 with that ball to Coop.
Okay so we have a number now: the Onion is officially 6 months ahead of reality.
The Onion@theonion.com · last mo.From The Archive: DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
Steve Cherundolo’s Olympic outlook: The U.S. U-23 men’s coach and his quest for gold www.nytimes.com/athletic/767... [via @nytimes.com]
Steve Cherundolo's Olympic outlook: The U.S. U-23 men's coach and his quest for gold
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Major League Soccer could be coming to Columbia,SC www.wistv.com/2026/10/07/m... [via @wistv.com]
Major League Soccer could be coming to Columbia
The Columbia city council is advancing a pitch to bring Major League Soccer to the state’s capital.
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Plans revealed to bring MLS Next Pro team to Des Moines, build stadium www.businessrecord.com/plans-reveal...
Plans revealed to bring MLS Next Pro team to Des Moines, build stadium - Business Record
Hometown Soccer Holdings, a professional soccer organization that works to bring new teams and stadiums to cities across the country, would bring a Major League Soccer Next Pro team to Des Moines with...
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As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, I want to highlight a memorial not far from my home. 4 days after 9/11, a racist shot and killed Balbir Singh Sodhi, a husband, father of five, and beloved member of his local Sikh community. His murder was the first hate crime in response to the attacks.
Apple looks to grow awareness with deal for Yahoo to stream MLB, MLS alt-casts www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... [via @sportsbizjournal.bsky.social]
Apple looks to grow awareness with deal for Yahoo to stream MLB, MLS alt-casts
The deal, which begins on Friday with a Tigers-Guardians game, will see Yahoo Sports personalities Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman stream a two-inning alt-cast of the game. Yahoo Sports senior MLB wr...
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Major League Soccer Bets on a Star-Studded Ad Campaign to Help It Capitalize on World Cup Fever www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus... [via @thr.com]
Major League Soccer Bets on a Star-Studded Ad Campaign to Help It Capitalize on World Cup Fever
The campaign features the tagline "Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here."
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LA Galaxy transfer Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro www.mlssoccer.com/news/la-gala... [via @mls.bsky.social]
LA Galaxy transfer Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro | MLSSoccer.com
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The LA Galaxy have transferred winger Gabriel Pec to Brazilian Série A side Cruzeiro, the club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old Brazilian departs for a club-record ...
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ROLL DAMN WEST AFRICAN TIDE
MLS viewership increases 62% after Season Pass discontinuation www.msn.com/en-us/sports...
NEW EPISODE OF THE BEST SOCCER SHOW. I sat down with my guy @theoffsiderules.bsky.social to talk about the World Cup, working in soccer, taking our kids to matches, and how American soccer is weird in the best ways. open.spotify.com/episode/2lUV...
Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g... [via @npr.org]
Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind
Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men's National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there's a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.
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::cues up the 2009 indie hit "Panic Switch" by Silversun Pickups::
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter.bsky.social · 6mo agoNEW: Chris Richards' World Cup status hangs in the balance after he "tore two ligaments in his ankle" with Crystal Palace. Arguably the most irreplaceable player for the USMNT, whose group stage kicks off in 22 days, given scarcity of viable alternatives. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Apple TV to Broadcast First Major Professional Live Sporting Event Shot Entirely on iPhone 17 Pro www.mlssoccer.com/news/apple-t... [via MLS]
Apple TV to Broadcast First Major Professional Live Sporting Event Shot Entirely on iPhone 17 Pro | MLSSoccer.com
NEW YORK (Thursday, May 21, 2026) – This Saturday, May 23, Apple TV will present a special live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro — marking the first time iPhone will be ...
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MLS clubs’ World Cup activation plans taking shape www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... [via @sportsbizjournal.bsky.social]
MLS clubs’ World Cup activation plans taking shape
While clubs are managing efforts in their own markets, the Soccer Celebration events are part of a league-wide initiative to tie the league and its clubs to the World Cup experience.
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Wherever Messi goes, pitch invaders and chaos tend to follow www.espn.com/soccer/story... [via @espnfc1.bsky.social]
Wherever Messi goes, pitch invaders and chaos tend to follow
Why does it seem like Lionel Messi is interrupted by pitch invaders everywhere he goes? Well, because he often is.
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Anywho, members can read it here and non-members can subscribe to read it later this week. www.weareravenous.com/email/3e2260...
The Biggest Surprise of Building a Worker-Owned Publication
We talked to Jill Mapes at Hearing Things about getting scrappy in building a worker-owned music culture site.
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Our @weareravenous.com newsletter drop on Sunday was a collab with my friend @jillmapes.bsky.social from @hearingthingsco.bsky.social about what it’s like to start a worker owned co-op. Um, it’s a lot of work.
This piece by Susan Saulny is one of the best pieces I've ever read on race and America because it's so personal. I promise it will be worth your time. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/u...
A Family Secret No More
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When I step into the Golden Corral
My God supporters' groups were ruthless back in the day. Even nice Canadians were shamelessly out of pocket.
Someone correct me if I am wrong but this #RBNY v. CLB match is the first match in MLS history where both clubs have a Ruvalcaba on the roster.
