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Tom Hindle

@tom-hindle.bsky.social

Weird American ⚽️ stuff for GOAL. USL enthusiast. MLS convert. Collector of mid priced charmingly retro kits. Failing football hipster. I exist here: https://www.goal.com/en-us/author/thomas-hindle/blt3690c4ce5561a939

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 4d ago

Model was officially rescinded today at 5pm. 247 schools voted to overturn the motion. 241 was the magic number. Told that 106 colleges that do not sponsor men's soccer voted to rescind.

Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 4d ago

A month ago, college soccer leaders thought they had successfully reformed their sport Now, the revolutionary change has been spiked by angry fightback With fake emails, misinformation and shock votes, here's how the two-semester model fell apart www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 4d ago

A month ago, college soccer leaders thought they had successfully reformed their sport Now, the revolutionary change has been spiked by angry fightback With fake emails, misinformation and shock votes, here's how the two-semester model fell apart www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'We might become very small' - An alleged fake email, surprise votes and the bitter fight over men's college soccer's future as two-semester reform faces collapse | Goal.com US

Men's college soccer appeared to be on the verge of a major schedule change, but a long-expected two semester calendar switch is on the verge of being blocked. Many involved don't know why.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 5d ago

BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm to GOAL that the necessary threshold of 241 votes to rescind the 2-semester model has been hit.

Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 5d ago

BREAKING: The two-semester model for men’s college soccer is expected to be rescinded, sources tell GOAL. The vote needs two-thirds majority to rescind initial decision and sources say they expect that to happen. New model originally ratified on Oct. 7. www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...

Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 5d ago

BREAKING: The two-semester model for men’s college soccer is expected to be rescinded, sources tell GOAL. The vote needs two-thirds majority to rescind initial decision and sources say they expect that to happen. New model originally ratified on Oct. 7. www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...

Sources: Groundbreaking men's college soccer calendar overhaul on brink of collapse as NCAA schools fight back | Goal.com US

NCAA athletic directors are expected to vote to rescind a switch to a two-semester men's model in men's college soccer, in a shocking turnaround from a successful vote in what would have been an immen...

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 4w ago

New England and its USL clubs have figured out how to get lower league soccer right. How? Well, it’s a mixture of direct democracy, pretty badges and a replica of a statue of Eusebio, designed by a man from Massachusetts in 1992. www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

Eusebio, reggae festivals and USL's coolest clubs: How Vermont Green, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are fueling New England's soccer boom | Goal.com US

Vermont Green, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are fueling New England's soccer boom. Can they grow without losing what makes them special?

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 4w ago

New England and its USL clubs have figured out how to get lower league soccer right. How? Well, it’s a mixture of direct democracy, pretty badges and a replica of a statue of Eusebio, designed by a man from Massachusetts in 1992. www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

Eusebio, reggae festivals and USL's coolest clubs: How Vermont Green, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are fueling New England's soccer boom | Goal.com US

Vermont Green, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are fueling New England's soccer boom. Can they grow without losing what makes them special?

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · last mo.

St. Louis CITY were among the worst teams in MLS. Then, they lost their best player. Less than three months later, they're on the verge of a record undefeated streak and have a real chance of winning the Western Conference. How? Well... www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'A pretty incredible moment' - From 14th to title contenders: How Yoann Damet revived St. Louis CITY and kept them rolling without Marcel Hartel | Goal.com US

St. Louis CITY have gone from one of the worst teams in MLS to one of the best, and are one game short of equaling the longest undefeated streak in league history

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · last mo.

St. Louis CITY were among the worst teams in MLS. Then, they lost their best player. Less than three months later, they're on the verge of a record undefeated streak and have a real chance of winning the Western Conference. How? Well... www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'A pretty incredible moment' - From 14th to title contenders: How Yoann Damet revived St. Louis CITY and kept them rolling without Marcel Hartel | Goal.com US

St. Louis CITY have gone from one of the worst teams in MLS to one of the best, and are one game short of equaling the longest undefeated streak in league history

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · last mo.

"Red Bull, Feind des Fußballs" RB Leipzig are not what German football is traditionally about. But do their fans, who just want a football team to support, have to care? I asked. www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

Enemy of football? Why RB Leipzig fans won't apologize for loving the Bundesliga's corporate villain | Goal.com US

The German football club are often branded as antithetical to the league they play in, but fans insist that their newness does not mean they lack authenticity.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · last mo.

The Dominican Republic used to be an afterthought in the soccer sphere. Here's how an Argentine coach, former Spanish youth internationals, and many, many, many hours of scouting turned things around: www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'Sell the legacy' - How the Dominican Republic moved beyond baseball to become a CONCACAF threat ahead of a long-awaited rivalry clash with Haiti | Goal.com US

Led by a former U.S. Youth National Team coach, the DR are dreaming big about World Cup qualification - and proving the relevance of the Nations League

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Pablo Maurer@mlsist.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In 1991, a trio of unheralded high schoolers - two of them younger than Cavan Sullivan is today - appeared for the USMNT. Two of them would never do so again. Their story has been lost to time. I spoke to all three of them, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

‘I’m pretty sure I didn’t imagine it’: the little-known trio of high schoolers who made USMNT history

The idea of 16-year-olds like Cavan Sullivan playing for the US senior team was once unfathomable – until three teenagers appeared in a 1991 friendly

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

84 teenagers have played in MLS this year, which seems like quite a lot - so I asked a bunch of people about it. With input from scouts, teams, and the kids themselves, MLS's teenage revolution: www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

‘When potential meets opportunity’ - How Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and a record teenage class are reshaping MLS | Goal.com US

A record 84 teenagers have played in MLS this season. GOAL explores why clubs are trusting their prospects and what it means for the next generation.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“I can make a difference in my own way.” Talked to Cavan Sullivan about finding his groove, the USMNT, Man City and FIFA cards. www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'It clicked for me' - Man City-bound Cavan Sullivan is making a name for himself with Philadelphia Union as breakout fuels USMNT buzz | Goal.com US

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“I can make a difference in my own way.” Talked to Cavan Sullivan about finding his groove, the USMNT, Man City and FIFA cards. www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'It clicked for me' - Man City-bound Cavan Sullivan is making a name for himself with Philadelphia Union as breakout fuels USMNT buzz | Goal.com US

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"We understand it's a fictional character. We are not so much nuts.... "But, maybe he'll find it interesting." How a Lithuanian women's soccer team is trying to convince Ted Lasso to coach a real life football match: www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'We ask you to believe in us' - How FK Žalgiris are trying to convince Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso to coach a real-life women's soccer game | Goal.com US

FK Zalgiris, of the Lithuanian women's first division, have called on Ted Lasso to coach one of their games, and believe his presence can turn the fate of a struggling club

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Jozy Altidore is a USMNT/MLS legend whose Liga MX roots are much, much, much more apparent than you might realize. I found that really interesting, so I talked to him about the duality of it all, and where U.S. soccer is right now: www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'It was like I was at home' - USMNT legend Jozy Altidore on his ties to Liga MX, MLS' growth and Leagues Cup's evolving rivalry | Goal.com US

Altidore bagged 42 goals for the USMNT, but his roots were in Mexican soccer. That gives him a unique perspective as he looks at the Leagues Cup.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Last year, Laura Harvey said that she used ChatGPT for tactical ideas. Her revelation was met with anger from the soccer world. Her admission raises a question: is she the only one? And is AI and soccer a thing? Talked to loads of people about it: www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

'We're all looking for any advantage' - From finding Mohamed Salah's replacement at Liverpool to ChatGPT tactics: How AI is changing soccer | Goal.com US

While the morals may be vague, Artificial Intelligence is being used by clubs and leagues worldwide - GOAL details the true impact it's having on soccer

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 3mo ago

There is one big fat problem with Inter Miami: They're not a very good team. Messi has done a rather good job of carrying and papering over the cracks. But if his days on a soccer pitch are numbered, what the hell do Miami do about the future? www.goal.com/en-us/origin...

Built for Lionel Messi, unprepared without him: Why Inter Miami need a succession plan or risk sliding back into mediocrity | Goal.com US

After a poor run of results, Inter Miami find themselves at a crossroads, especially with their star man's future so uncertain.

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Backheeled@backheeled.com · 3mo ago

Chicharito is here. USL Premier seems to be coming. But questions remain. How many clubs are ready for D1? Who can meet U.S. Soccer’s stadium standards? And what will “first division” really mean? @usltactics.com digs into the road ahead for USL Premier ⤵️

Chicharito is here, but questions abound about USL’s proposed first-division men’s league

The USL has started down the road toward first-division men’s soccer, but both the route to get there and the final destination itself remain unclear.

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Tom Hindle@tom-hindle.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"My name is Gianni Infantino, and here's what selling the soul of soccer taught me about B2B sales" Column on FIFA, power, and doing whatever the hell you want... www.goal.com/en/lists/gia...

‘It is not FIFA’s to sell’ - Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion World Cup power play puts soccer’s soul up for sale - and makes resistance too expensive | Goal.com

The FIFA President has made a disheartening move by making FIFA's commercial rights for sale, yet this is simply just part of a larger depressing trend that is removing the soul from professional spor...

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