Michael Battista
@battista.bsky.social
Last NASL intern; Member of North American Soccer Reporters; TCNJ Class of 18'
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
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Thank you to Dr.Kellen & everyone at FitClub for hosting the 4th annual 5k For Davide
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Thank you to Dr.Kellen & everyone at FitClub for hosting the 4th annual 5k For Davide
From the other website by @nycosmos.bsky.social:
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
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“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
From the other website by @nycosmos.bsky.social:
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
“Black Friday + Cyber Monday are almost here. Sign up now to get first access to our holiday deals and exclusive offers.”
No roster signings but more merch & ticket deals.
shop.nycosmos.com/blogs/news/g...
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The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
November 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
Do you like hockey?
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Do you like hockey?
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
Do you like sicko sports?
It should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise that I like college club ice hockey.
Penn State University is playing an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Go to their IG post, comment they should play my alma mater @/tcnjhockey.
Please?
@sickoscommittee.org
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If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
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📸 Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins:
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📸 Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins:
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gar...
Also
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Also
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Not that anyone cares what I think on Major League Soccer
But I really don’t think this is that big a change. It’s good to sync, still get winters off. Is what it is.
The New York Red Bulls will continue to do what they do no matter what season. #RBNY
Major League Soccer taking a page out of the National Independent Soccer League handbook.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Major League Soccer taking a page out of the National Independent Soccer League handbook.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
Shoutout @detcityfc.com who were NISA Fall 2021 champions.
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Later this month marks the 20th anniversary of kicking off the HD era with the launch of Xbox 360. Helping build, ship and launch this console was one of ther most magical professional moments of my career. Here are photos of my launch console.
Fun fact: I have NEVER turned this console on.
Fun fact: I have NEVER turned this console on.
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Later this month marks the 20th anniversary of kicking off the HD era with the launch of Xbox 360. Helping build, ship and launch this console was one of ther most magical professional moments of my career. Here are photos of my launch console.
Fun fact: I have NEVER turned this console on.
Fun fact: I have NEVER turned this console on.
Rhinos fans would rather be in NISA then be told Rochester New York FC is part of their history.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Rhinos fans would rather be in NISA then be told Rochester New York FC is part of their history.
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You must play the full clip to truly appreciate the moment
#ScotlandsFinest
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
#ScotlandsFinest
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You must play the full clip to truly appreciate the moment
#ScotlandsFinest
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
#ScotlandsFinest
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
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It’s not every day when you see two teammates swing on each other like this. The two reds are the least of their problems😬🥊
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@battista.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@ironweed.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@battista.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@ironweed.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It’s not every day when you see two teammates swing on each other like this. The two reds are the least of their problems😬🥊
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@battista.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@ironweed.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@battista.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@ironweed.bsky.social
RE: New York Red Bulls II win MLS NEXT Pro Cup
“This victory is more than a trophy — it’s a statement. The future of Red Bulls II is bright, bold, and built for glory. Big congrats to these boys — a star now shines above the shield!”
*A star now ONCE AGAIN shines above the shield
FTFY
#RBNY
“This victory is more than a trophy — it’s a statement. The future of Red Bulls II is bright, bold, and built for glory. Big congrats to these boys — a star now shines above the shield!”
*A star now ONCE AGAIN shines above the shield
FTFY
#RBNY
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
RE: New York Red Bulls II win MLS NEXT Pro Cup
“This victory is more than a trophy — it’s a statement. The future of Red Bulls II is bright, bold, and built for glory. Big congrats to these boys — a star now shines above the shield!”
*A star now ONCE AGAIN shines above the shield
FTFY
#RBNY
“This victory is more than a trophy — it’s a statement. The future of Red Bulls II is bright, bold, and built for glory. Big congrats to these boys — a star now shines above the shield!”
*A star now ONCE AGAIN shines above the shield
FTFY
#RBNY
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[youth pastor voice] “you know, there was *another* ‘unc’ they said was ‘buns’…”
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
[youth pastor voice] “you know, there was *another* ‘unc’ they said was ‘buns’…”
New York Red Bulls II are 2025 MLS NEXT Pro champions. Saturday's game at Sports Illustrated Stadium saw a record 9000+ fans witness #NYRBII compete a comeback against Colorado Rapids 2 to win, 3-3 (3:1 on PKs).
Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2025/11/10/r...
#RBNY #MLSNP
Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2025/11/10/r...
#RBNY #MLSNP
RECAP: New York Red Bulls II Win 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup, down Colorado Rapids 2 in PKs - New York Sports Nation
New York Red Bulls II won the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup over Colorado Rapids 2 in a penalty kick shootout at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
nycsportsnation.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New York Red Bulls II are 2025 MLS NEXT Pro champions. Saturday's game at Sports Illustrated Stadium saw a record 9000+ fans witness #NYRBII compete a comeback against Colorado Rapids 2 to win, 3-3 (3:1 on PKs).
Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2025/11/10/r...
#RBNY #MLSNP
Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2025/11/10/r...
#RBNY #MLSNP
For the love of God watch this on FS2.
The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC is being played in a snowstorm. You can’t see the pitch at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. The back of the coaches are covered in snow from the wind. Players are shoveling snow.
The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC is being played in a snowstorm. You can’t see the pitch at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. The back of the coaches are covered in snow from the wind. Players are shoveling snow.
Scenes at the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC, which is underway in Ottawa. Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham is helping clear snow off the pitch.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
For the love of God watch this on FS2.
The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC is being played in a snowstorm. You can’t see the pitch at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. The back of the coaches are covered in snow from the wind. Players are shoveling snow.
The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC is being played in a snowstorm. You can’t see the pitch at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. The back of the coaches are covered in snow from the wind. Players are shoveling snow.
Let it be known, I followed up on this.
All media at MLS NEXT Pro Cup who worked with Peter Cohen, Colorado Rapids Communications Coordinator & former New York Red Bulls Comms Staff, signed the Game Day Roster. For privacy, I’ll only share my note.
#Rapids96 #RBNY
@burgundywave.bsky.social
All media at MLS NEXT Pro Cup who worked with Peter Cohen, Colorado Rapids Communications Coordinator & former New York Red Bulls Comms Staff, signed the Game Day Roster. For privacy, I’ll only share my note.
#Rapids96 #RBNY
@burgundywave.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Let it be known, I followed up on this.
All media at MLS NEXT Pro Cup who worked with Peter Cohen, Colorado Rapids Communications Coordinator & former New York Red Bulls Comms Staff, signed the Game Day Roster. For privacy, I’ll only share my note.
#Rapids96 #RBNY
@burgundywave.bsky.social
All media at MLS NEXT Pro Cup who worked with Peter Cohen, Colorado Rapids Communications Coordinator & former New York Red Bulls Comms Staff, signed the Game Day Roster. For privacy, I’ll only share my note.
#Rapids96 #RBNY
@burgundywave.bsky.social
Oh cool a Brooklyn FC clip from the USL Super League-
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Oh cool a Brooklyn FC clip from the USL Super League-
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Thrilling match. So much going on.
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Thrilling match. So much going on.
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Your 2025 MLS NEXT Pro champion New York Red Bulls II!
The first team to ever win both the United Soccer League (USL Championship) and #MLSNP titles.
#NYRBII #RBNY
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@newyorkredbulls.com
The first team to ever win both the United Soccer League (USL Championship) and #MLSNP titles.
#NYRBII #RBNY
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@newyorkredbulls.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Your 2025 MLS NEXT Pro champion New York Red Bulls II!
The first team to ever win both the United Soccer League (USL Championship) and #MLSNP titles.
#NYRBII #RBNY
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@newyorkredbulls.com
The first team to ever win both the United Soccer League (USL Championship) and #MLSNP titles.
#NYRBII #RBNY
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@newyorkredbulls.com
The last flight of the Railhawks.
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The last flight of the Railhawks.
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🏟️ A new MLSNP Cup Final attendance record has been set!
1) 9,095 (2025 - Red Bulls II)
2) 7,682 (2024 - North Texas)
3) 7,500 (2023 - Crew 2)
4) 7,446 (2022 - Crew 2)
1) 9,095 (2025 - Red Bulls II)
2) 7,682 (2024 - North Texas)
3) 7,500 (2023 - Crew 2)
4) 7,446 (2022 - Crew 2)
83' Official attendance announced for tonight's MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final at Sports Illustrated Stadium; 9,095. A new record for the championship game.
3-3
#NYRBII #RBNY #Rapids96 #MLSNP #NYCSN
@burgundywave.bsky.social
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@seeingredny.bsky.social
3-3
#NYRBII #RBNY #Rapids96 #MLSNP #NYCSN
@burgundywave.bsky.social
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@seeingredny.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
🏟️ A new MLSNP Cup Final attendance record has been set!
1) 9,095 (2025 - Red Bulls II)
2) 7,682 (2024 - North Texas)
3) 7,500 (2023 - Crew 2)
4) 7,446 (2022 - Crew 2)
1) 9,095 (2025 - Red Bulls II)
2) 7,682 (2024 - North Texas)
3) 7,500 (2023 - Crew 2)
4) 7,446 (2022 - Crew 2)