Drew VanderPloeg
@alvanderp.bsky.social
Soccer nerd. Sneaker addict. Army Veteran. Extremely amateur podcaster. Bulldog dad. Half of the Home and Away SKC Podcast
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The World Cup is becoming analogous to the Eras Tour in this regard.
Pretty soon it's going to be easier to buy a plane ticket and a ticket to a game at the 2030 World Cup in Spain.
Another price increase for the 2026 World Cup…
Sensing strong demand, FIFA raised the cost of many tickets to record-setting heights — the first large-scale implementation of its “variable pricing” strategy.
Details from @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Sensing strong demand, FIFA raised the cost of many tickets to record-setting heights — the first large-scale implementation of its “variable pricing” strategy.
Details from @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The World Cup is becoming analogous to the Eras Tour in this regard.
Also important to not forget that this was almost four years ago.
I will never debate Reyna’s talent or his uniqueness in the USMNT pool. But we are trading on nostalgia with him, not current reality.
I will never debate Reyna’s talent or his uniqueness in the USMNT pool. But we are trading on nostalgia with him, not current reality.
Never forget when Gio Reyna torched Mexico’s entire defense at the Estadio Azteca 😤
An unreal solo run that left everyone in awe during the World Cup Qualifiers 🔥🇺🇸 (Via @umsnt)
An unreal solo run that left everyone in awe during the World Cup Qualifiers 🔥🇺🇸 (Via @umsnt)
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Also important to not forget that this was almost four years ago.
I will never debate Reyna’s talent or his uniqueness in the USMNT pool. But we are trading on nostalgia with him, not current reality.
I will never debate Reyna’s talent or his uniqueness in the USMNT pool. But we are trading on nostalgia with him, not current reality.
That half felt a lot like Vlatko from 2023
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
That half felt a lot like Vlatko from 2023
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November 8, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Fuckin Marta man
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Fuckin Marta man
Anyone who isn’t as concerned as I am that Tim Ream will be starting games next summer needs to watch this match.
November 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Anyone who isn’t as concerned as I am that Tim Ream will be starting games next summer needs to watch this match.
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Bbbbbbut I was told this is what capitalism is supposed to fix.
are renewables better for the environment than fossil fuels? yes. is it cheaper? also yes. is it less dangerous to extract? yes, significantly.
but you've gotta understand if we switched, the people who are currently wealthy would not be as wealthy
but you've gotta understand if we switched, the people who are currently wealthy would not be as wealthy
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Bbbbbbut I was told this is what capitalism is supposed to fix.
Micky saw that goal Sonny got the Puskas for and said bet.
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Micky saw that goal Sonny got the Puskas for and said bet.
Arman is trying to take my mantle of cold take posting I see.
Lmao I hate this format so much. Minnesota should yank all of their players and just prep for Game 3. This is over
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Arman is trying to take my mantle of cold take posting I see.
It hasn’t gotten better for him since.
That’s a criminal pass from Hines-Ike as numbers push forward that leads to that goal. In 4yrs of existence ATX have had what 1 starting level CB ever?
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
It hasn’t gotten better for him since.
I was told the Chiefs get all the calls
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I was told the Chiefs get all the calls
Nike chose violence with that ad.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Nike chose violence with that ad.
They’re just daring Freemon to declare a forfeit. At some point you have to call the bluff.
Immediately after the game resumed, the chant happenedf again in the 82nd minute.
#mls needs to handle this better, if fans can't be trusted to do it themselves.
#mls needs to handle this better, if fans can't be trusted to do it themselves.
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
They’re just daring Freemon to declare a forfeit. At some point you have to call the bluff.
I promise you David Lee is looking forward to not having to spend the preponderance of his transfer budget on U22’s…even if that will be the focus this offseason specifically.
Sometimes I think about the fact that NYCFC spent $25m on Jovan Mijatović, Agustín Ojeda, Julián Fernández, Monsef Bakrar and Birk Risa.
November 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I promise you David Lee is looking forward to not having to spend the preponderance of his transfer budget on U22’s…even if that will be the focus this offseason specifically.
Frank has done a good job raising the floor of Spurs. I think the ceiling is what it is with these players.
November 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Frank has done a good job raising the floor of Spurs. I think the ceiling is what it is with these players.
People are asking.
Do we NEED Arsenal? Has Arsenal existing ever helped anybody? Something to consider imo
November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
People are asking.
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You just don't get it.
TIL that copacetic is an American origin word
Why did we do this. It's such a weird word.
Why did we do this. It's such a weird word.
October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
You just don't get it.
With all the discussion around stability in the back line and the need for aerial dominance, it is hard not to consider an alternate universe where Kayla Sharples was in this camp.
After a spooky loss, a convincing rebound, and a fun romp, the USWNT leaves us with much to consider from its October window. My thoughts on a squad that Emma Hayes says is "starting to look like the team that we are trying to create" www.theguardian.com/football/202...
USWNT review: The kids are alright but concerns over chemistry and aerial ability remain
The US started off badly with a loss to Portugal, recovered a bit with a win against the same team, and finished with a romp over New Zealand
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
With all the discussion around stability in the back line and the need for aerial dominance, it is hard not to consider an alternate universe where Kayla Sharples was in this camp.
Anton is gonna be having Michelle Cooper nightmares for a bit.
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Anton is gonna be having Michelle Cooper nightmares for a bit.