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
Sometimes I think my father casually has PTSD.
Random conversation tonight.
“The last time I was on an escalator that stopped halfway up was on 9/11.”
“What?”
“At the World Trade Center.”
“Before the planes it?”
“Definitely. Two cops walked over to check it out. I think they both died.”
Random conversation tonight.
“The last time I was on an escalator that stopped halfway up was on 9/11.”
“What?”
“At the World Trade Center.”
“Before the planes it?”
“Definitely. Two cops walked over to check it out. I think they both died.”
February 18, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Sometimes I think my father casually has PTSD.
Random conversation tonight.
“The last time I was on an escalator that stopped halfway up was on 9/11.”
“What?”
“At the World Trade Center.”
“Before the planes it?”
“Definitely. Two cops walked over to check it out. I think they both died.”
Random conversation tonight.
“The last time I was on an escalator that stopped halfway up was on 9/11.”
“What?”
“At the World Trade Center.”
“Before the planes it?”
“Definitely. Two cops walked over to check it out. I think they both died.”
Every day inching closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup media application decision.
#FIFAWorldCup
#FIFAWorldCup
February 18, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Every day inching closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup media application decision.
#FIFAWorldCup
#FIFAWorldCup
The New York Cosmos hosted new Canadian Premier Soccer League side FC Supra Quebec today at Hinchcliffe Stadium for a closed door friendly.
No details released. Reportedly the game ended with a #NYCosmos win, 4-2.
(Photos from Supra)
@hudsonriverblue.com
@truenorthfoot.ca
@theuslshow.bsky.social
No details released. Reportedly the game ended with a #NYCosmos win, 4-2.
(Photos from Supra)
@hudsonriverblue.com
@truenorthfoot.ca
@theuslshow.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The New York Cosmos hosted new Canadian Premier Soccer League side FC Supra Quebec today at Hinchcliffe Stadium for a closed door friendly.
No details released. Reportedly the game ended with a #NYCosmos win, 4-2.
(Photos from Supra)
@hudsonriverblue.com
@truenorthfoot.ca
@theuslshow.bsky.social
No details released. Reportedly the game ended with a #NYCosmos win, 4-2.
(Photos from Supra)
@hudsonriverblue.com
@truenorthfoot.ca
@theuslshow.bsky.social
If you’re around Paterson, you might see a brand new New York Cosmos billboard.
Apparently there are six #NYCosmos billboards across the city and the surrounding towns.
(Photos from Cosmos)
Apparently there are six #NYCosmos billboards across the city and the surrounding towns.
(Photos from Cosmos)
February 17, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If you’re around Paterson, you might see a brand new New York Cosmos billboard.
Apparently there are six #NYCosmos billboards across the city and the surrounding towns.
(Photos from Cosmos)
Apparently there are six #NYCosmos billboards across the city and the surrounding towns.
(Photos from Cosmos)
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Very happy to see a big turnout at a @soccerreporters.bsky.social membership meeting tonight. @laurelpfahler.bsky.social is doing a great job as the new president, and I'm excited to see where she takes the organization in her term.
February 17, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Very happy to see a big turnout at a @soccerreporters.bsky.social membership meeting tonight. @laurelpfahler.bsky.social is doing a great job as the new president, and I'm excited to see where she takes the organization in her term.
Major League Soccer pundits and experts predict where Red Bull New York will finish in the MLS Eastern Conference at the end of 2026.
Most have between 9th & 11th. Ex #RBNY Sacha Kljestan & Bradley Wright-Phillips predicting a 4th place finish.
(Graphic by @/AllRedbulls)
Most have between 9th & 11th. Ex #RBNY Sacha Kljestan & Bradley Wright-Phillips predicting a 4th place finish.
(Graphic by @/AllRedbulls)
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Major League Soccer pundits and experts predict where Red Bull New York will finish in the MLS Eastern Conference at the end of 2026.
Most have between 9th & 11th. Ex #RBNY Sacha Kljestan & Bradley Wright-Phillips predicting a 4th place finish.
(Graphic by @/AllRedbulls)
Most have between 9th & 11th. Ex #RBNY Sacha Kljestan & Bradley Wright-Phillips predicting a 4th place finish.
(Graphic by @/AllRedbulls)
“MLS Soccer’s editorial content is functionally dead… if upper management don’t think Doyle is worth keeping on payroll, what do they value?”
MLS has gone from reporting on its own rumors to league PR and that’s it.
Least Matt Doyle knows he’s appreciated.
MLS has gone from reporting on its own rumors to league PR and that’s it.
Least Matt Doyle knows he’s appreciated.
What Matt Doyle leaving MLS Soccer dot com says about the league and its media coverage:
burgundywave.com/2026/02/16/m...
burgundywave.com/2026/02/16/m...
February 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
“MLS Soccer’s editorial content is functionally dead… if upper management don’t think Doyle is worth keeping on payroll, what do they value?”
MLS has gone from reporting on its own rumors to league PR and that’s it.
Least Matt Doyle knows he’s appreciated.
MLS has gone from reporting on its own rumors to league PR and that’s it.
Least Matt Doyle knows he’s appreciated.
Reposted by Michael Battista
The New York Cosmos sign midfielder Leo Guarino. The East Rockaway, NY native was previously in both the #NYCosmos & New York City FC academies, playing with #NYCFC II in MLS NEXT Pro last year.
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Cosmos add former NYCFC II midfielder Leo Guarino, making him the second player from the Baby Blues to jump to the USL League One side.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The New York Cosmos sign midfielder Leo Guarino. The East Rockaway, NY native was previously in both the #NYCosmos & New York City FC academies, playing with #NYCFC II in MLS NEXT Pro last year.
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
The New York Cosmos sign midfielder Leo Guarino. The East Rockaway, NY native was previously in both the #NYCosmos & New York City FC academies, playing with #NYCFC II in MLS NEXT Pro last year.
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Cosmos add former NYCFC II midfielder Leo Guarino, making him the second player from the Baby Blues to jump to the USL League One side.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The New York Cosmos sign midfielder Leo Guarino. The East Rockaway, NY native was previously in both the #NYCosmos & New York City FC academies, playing with #NYCFC II in MLS NEXT Pro last year.
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Read the Cosmos Transfer Tracker on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-trans...
Reposted by Michael Battista
This week I sat down with Mark Fishkin from Seeing Red to preview the 2026 MLS Season for the New York Red Bulls. We recapped 2025 and dove into Michael Bradley's appointment as RBNY's manager.
Find all the links to the show via my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/SYOyLIt
Find all the links to the show via my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/SYOyLIt
February 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This week I sat down with Mark Fishkin from Seeing Red to preview the 2026 MLS Season for the New York Red Bulls. We recapped 2025 and dove into Michael Bradley's appointment as RBNY's manager.
Find all the links to the show via my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/SYOyLIt
Find all the links to the show via my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/SYOyLIt
Reposted by Michael Battista
CONGRATS TO THE ALMA-MATER FOR WINNING THE OLDEST CLUB TOURNEY OUT THERE #LIONSPRIDE 🦁🦁
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
CONGRATS TO THE ALMA-MATER FOR WINNING THE OLDEST CLUB TOURNEY OUT THERE #LIONSPRIDE 🦁🦁
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SMH Maryland schools can’t even win the crab pot anymore.
The overtime goal by forward Josh Kushnir to give The College of New Jersey men’s ice hockey team the 2026 Crab Pot Championship over the University of Maryland, 4-3 in overtime.
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
February 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
SMH Maryland schools can’t even win the crab pot anymore.
The overtime goal by forward Josh Kushnir to give The College of New Jersey men’s ice hockey team the 2026 Crab Pot Championship over the University of Maryland, 4-3 in overtime.
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The overtime goal by forward Josh Kushnir to give The College of New Jersey men’s ice hockey team the 2026 Crab Pot Championship over the University of Maryland, 4-3 in overtime.
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
#TCNJ becomes the first New Jersey school to win the title since Ramapo College in 1979.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
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February 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
CRAB POT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
The College of New Jersey and the University of Maryland face off for the oldest non #NCAA college ice hockey trophy tonight.
The Terps are looking for a second title (1992), #TCNJ looking for a first (last NJ winner in 1979).
#ACHA #IceHockey
@sickoscommittee.org
The College of New Jersey and the University of Maryland face off for the oldest non #NCAA college ice hockey trophy tonight.
The Terps are looking for a second title (1992), #TCNJ looking for a first (last NJ winner in 1979).
#ACHA #IceHockey
@sickoscommittee.org
February 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
CRAB POT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
The College of New Jersey and the University of Maryland face off for the oldest non #NCAA college ice hockey trophy tonight.
The Terps are looking for a second title (1992), #TCNJ looking for a first (last NJ winner in 1979).
#ACHA #IceHockey
@sickoscommittee.org
The College of New Jersey and the University of Maryland face off for the oldest non #NCAA college ice hockey trophy tonight.
The Terps are looking for a second title (1992), #TCNJ looking for a first (last NJ winner in 1979).
#ACHA #IceHockey
@sickoscommittee.org
Reposted by Michael Battista
New Ban On "Political Signage" Finally Brings Comfort To Fan Who Has No Intention Of Ever Seeing St. Louis SC Game
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
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New Ban On "Political Signage" Finally Brings Comfort To Fan Who Has No Intention Of Ever Seeing St. Louis SC Game — The Nutmeg News
St. LOUIS - Stating, “Finally, it’s about time,” sports fan and avowed soccer hater Dennis Williams stated that he was comforted by the fact that St. Louis SC banned LGBTQ+ flags and Black Lives Matte...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
New Ban On "Political Signage" Finally Brings Comfort To Fan Who Has No Intention Of Ever Seeing St. Louis SC Game
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
I DON’T CARE IF ONLY LIKE ONE OTHER PERSON ON THIS WEBSITE CARES ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY’S ICE HOCKEY TEAM!
#TCNJ IS PLAYING FOR THE NAVY CRAB POT TOMORROW!!!
#ACHA #IceHockey #CollegeHockey #NAVY
#TCNJ IS PLAYING FOR THE NAVY CRAB POT TOMORROW!!!
#ACHA #IceHockey #CollegeHockey #NAVY
February 14, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I DON’T CARE IF ONLY LIKE ONE OTHER PERSON ON THIS WEBSITE CARES ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY’S ICE HOCKEY TEAM!
#TCNJ IS PLAYING FOR THE NAVY CRAB POT TOMORROW!!!
#ACHA #IceHockey #CollegeHockey #NAVY
#TCNJ IS PLAYING FOR THE NAVY CRAB POT TOMORROW!!!
#ACHA #IceHockey #CollegeHockey #NAVY
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Had a great time hopping on @soccerwisehq.bsky.social with @empiregass.bsky.social to chat NYCFC ahead of the 2026 season
The work Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social are doing for soccer media in this country is truly vital, so to play even a small part in their coverage is a huge honor ✌️
The work Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social are doing for soccer media in this country is truly vital, so to play even a small part in their coverage is a huge honor ✌️
2026 NYCFC season preview with @hudsonriverblue.com 🎧
John (@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social) of @hrbpod.bsky.social joins @empiregass.bsky.social to talk all things NYCFC and see where the season can take them.
📺: youtu.be/cNznUWureV4
John (@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social) of @hrbpod.bsky.social joins @empiregass.bsky.social to talk all things NYCFC and see where the season can take them.
📺: youtu.be/cNznUWureV4
2026 NYCFC Season Preview with Hudson River Blue
YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Had a great time hopping on @soccerwisehq.bsky.social with @empiregass.bsky.social to chat NYCFC ahead of the 2026 season
The work Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social are doing for soccer media in this country is truly vital, so to play even a small part in their coverage is a huge honor ✌️
The work Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social are doing for soccer media in this country is truly vital, so to play even a small part in their coverage is a huge honor ✌️
IT IS NAVY CRAB POT DAY!
THE BEST LOOKING TROPHY IN COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY IS UP FOR GRABS!
TOWSON VS TCNJ
#NAVY vs MARYLAND
cc: @sickoscommittee.org
@navytimes.bsky.social
#ACHA #CrabPot #IceHockey
THE BEST LOOKING TROPHY IN COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY IS UP FOR GRABS!
TOWSON VS TCNJ
#NAVY vs MARYLAND
cc: @sickoscommittee.org
@navytimes.bsky.social
#ACHA #CrabPot #IceHockey
February 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
IT IS NAVY CRAB POT DAY!
THE BEST LOOKING TROPHY IN COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY IS UP FOR GRABS!
TOWSON VS TCNJ
#NAVY vs MARYLAND
cc: @sickoscommittee.org
@navytimes.bsky.social
#ACHA #CrabPot #IceHockey
THE BEST LOOKING TROPHY IN COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY IS UP FOR GRABS!
TOWSON VS TCNJ
#NAVY vs MARYLAND
cc: @sickoscommittee.org
@navytimes.bsky.social
#ACHA #CrabPot #IceHockey
NO
NOOOOOOOOOO
DON’T LISTEN TO THE CAT THING THE MEDAL ISN’T WORTH IT
NOOOOOOOOOO
DON’T LISTEN TO THE CAT THING THE MEDAL ISN’T WORTH IT
US Olympic gold medalist figure skater Alysa Liu says she would dress as an anime character for a routine
"Dress wise... Madoka Magica, I would wear her dress out on the ice"
"Dress wise... Madoka Magica, I would wear her dress out on the ice"
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 AM
NO
NOOOOOOOOOO
DON’T LISTEN TO THE CAT THING THE MEDAL ISN’T WORTH IT
NOOOOOOOOOO
DON’T LISTEN TO THE CAT THING THE MEDAL ISN’T WORTH IT
The 2026 Navy Crab Pot Tournament is this weekend in Annapolis, MD. The longest running non #NCAA college hockey tournament will be held at McMullen Hockey Arena - #NJDevils.
Towson takes on TCNJ first on Friday, the Midshipmen face Maryland after. Final the next day.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
Towson takes on TCNJ first on Friday, the Midshipmen face Maryland after. Final the next day.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The 2026 Navy Crab Pot Tournament is this weekend in Annapolis, MD. The longest running non #NCAA college hockey tournament will be held at McMullen Hockey Arena - #NJDevils.
Towson takes on TCNJ first on Friday, the Midshipmen face Maryland after. Final the next day.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
Towson takes on TCNJ first on Friday, the Midshipmen face Maryland after. Final the next day.
#ACHA
@sickoscommittee.org
On Tuesday, Red Bull New York officially loaned forward Wiktor Bogacz to Polish side KS Cracovia.
It’s another roster departure for #RBNY and another chapter in the strange Bogacz saga.
Article on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/02/11/r...
It’s another roster departure for #RBNY and another chapter in the strange Bogacz saga.
Article on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/02/11/r...
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
On Tuesday, Red Bull New York officially loaned forward Wiktor Bogacz to Polish side KS Cracovia.
It’s another roster departure for #RBNY and another chapter in the strange Bogacz saga.
Article on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/02/11/r...
It’s another roster departure for #RBNY and another chapter in the strange Bogacz saga.
Article on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/02/11/r...
The SoccerWarz have never been more back.
We have relaunched the site with some new articles midfieldpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The SoccerWarz have never been more back.
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Seba GuenzattI, Queens Legend, Captain of the New York Cosmos, attending the Cosmos documentary tomorrow night in Astoria?
Well, ya gotta
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@blkmsk.com
@battista.bsky.social
Well, ya gotta
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@blkmsk.com
@battista.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Seba GuenzattI, Queens Legend, Captain of the New York Cosmos, attending the Cosmos documentary tomorrow night in Astoria?
Well, ya gotta
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@blkmsk.com
@battista.bsky.social
Well, ya gotta
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@curvamundialpod.bsky.social
@blkmsk.com
@battista.bsky.social
The Wiktor Bogacz saga at Red Bull New York has been weird.
From turning down the organization by saying “it’s not you, it’s me”. To then coming over. Being a good but inconsistent piece. And now he heads back to Europe.
Personally, wishing him the best. #RBNY
From turning down the organization by saying “it’s not you, it’s me”. To then coming over. Being a good but inconsistent piece. And now he heads back to Europe.
Personally, wishing him the best. #RBNY
NEWS: #RBNY has loaned forward Wiktor Bogacz to KS Cracovia for one year with an option to purchase, the club announced.
www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bul...
www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bul...
Red Bull New York Loan Forward Wiktor Bogacz to KS Cracovia | New York Red Bulls
Red Bull New York have loaned forward Wiktor Bogacz to KS Cracovia for one year with an option to purchase, the club announced.
“We want to wish Wiktor the best of luck with Cracovia” said Head of Spo...
www.newyorkredbulls.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
The Wiktor Bogacz saga at Red Bull New York has been weird.
From turning down the organization by saying “it’s not you, it’s me”. To then coming over. Being a good but inconsistent piece. And now he heads back to Europe.
Personally, wishing him the best. #RBNY
From turning down the organization by saying “it’s not you, it’s me”. To then coming over. Being a good but inconsistent piece. And now he heads back to Europe.
Personally, wishing him the best. #RBNY