Ben Griffis
@begriffis.bsky.social
Analyst at Kolding IF 🇩🇰 | ex. Loudoun United 🇺🇸 | Views my own
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As a huge fan and proponent of craft beer, I feel like a few things are going on:
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
As a huge fan and proponent of craft beer, I feel like a few things are going on:
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
I'd love nothing more than to live in my favorite place in the world, Alexandria VA, for the rest of my life whenever my time in Denmark is up
But I'm am genuinely fearful the US I grew up in and love, and even the Alexandria I lived in from 2020 to 2025, might actually be in danger of being gone
But I'm am genuinely fearful the US I grew up in and love, and even the Alexandria I lived in from 2020 to 2025, might actually be in danger of being gone
Breaking News: President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military should use U.S. cities as “training grounds” at an unusual meeting focused on culture wars. It was unclear why they needed to gather senior military leaders from overseas to tell them this face to face.
Live Updates: Trump Addresses Rare Military Gathering as Government Shutdown Looms
nyti.ms
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I'd love nothing more than to live in my favorite place in the world, Alexandria VA, for the rest of my life whenever my time in Denmark is up
But I'm am genuinely fearful the US I grew up in and love, and even the Alexandria I lived in from 2020 to 2025, might actually be in danger of being gone
But I'm am genuinely fearful the US I grew up in and love, and even the Alexandria I lived in from 2020 to 2025, might actually be in danger of being gone
NFL-style extra time: coin flip, winner decides who gets the ball first
First team gets 120 seconds to score, and if they concede that's the end of the game, other team wins. If they score, the other team gets 120 seconds as well.
If neither teams score, or if both teams score: old MLS-style pens
First team gets 120 seconds to score, and if they concede that's the end of the game, other team wins. If they score, the other team gets 120 seconds as well.
If neither teams score, or if both teams score: old MLS-style pens
Everybody should absolutely view this as an invitation to drop your spiciest soccer takes.
lol I’m gonna need bluesky’s biggest soccer post ever to balance out all the politics engagement im burying myself under.
September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NFL-style extra time: coin flip, winner decides who gets the ball first
First team gets 120 seconds to score, and if they concede that's the end of the game, other team wins. If they score, the other team gets 120 seconds as well.
If neither teams score, or if both teams score: old MLS-style pens
First team gets 120 seconds to score, and if they concede that's the end of the game, other team wins. If they score, the other team gets 120 seconds as well.
If neither teams score, or if both teams score: old MLS-style pens
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I don't feel any particular joy in Charlie Kirk getting shot. It's not the sort of thing I celebrate.
But I also struggle to care when someone gets the very thing they've wished for openly, on multiple occasions, in multiple iterations, for literal years, b/c they thought it would be someone else.
But I also struggle to care when someone gets the very thing they've wished for openly, on multiple occasions, in multiple iterations, for literal years, b/c they thought it would be someone else.
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I don't feel any particular joy in Charlie Kirk getting shot. It's not the sort of thing I celebrate.
But I also struggle to care when someone gets the very thing they've wished for openly, on multiple occasions, in multiple iterations, for literal years, b/c they thought it would be someone else.
But I also struggle to care when someone gets the very thing they've wished for openly, on multiple occasions, in multiple iterations, for literal years, b/c they thought it would be someone else.
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The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.
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Men's app is the same as before... Women's app is more advanced, with lots more features! 💪
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Best XI Scouting now has a slightly new look...
There's a landing page that asks you to choose the Men's or Women's app on the sidebar
Men's app is the same as before... Women's app is more advanced, with lots more features! 💪
best11scouting.streamlit.app
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September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
MAJOR UPDATE 🚨
Best XI Scouting now has a slightly new look...
There's a landing page that asks you to choose the Men's or Women's app on the sidebar
Men's app is the same as before... Women's app is more advanced, with lots more features! 💪
best11scouting.streamlit.app
Best XI Scouting now has a slightly new look...
There's a landing page that asks you to choose the Men's or Women's app on the sidebar
Men's app is the same as before... Women's app is more advanced, with lots more features! 💪
best11scouting.streamlit.app
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Thought it was really interesting how UVA sent both strikers to press the GK on goal kicks against Virginia Tech
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
September 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Thought it was really interesting how UVA sent both strikers to press the GK on goal kicks against Virginia Tech
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
Thought it was really interesting how UVA sent both strikers to press the GK on goal kicks against Virginia Tech
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
September 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Thought it was really interesting how UVA sent both strikers to press the GK on goal kicks against Virginia Tech
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
UVA's strikers effectively blocked both CBs as passing options. VT's GK played a vertical ball to a CM who then passed to the RCB. But UVA kept the press up very well
Finally spent the time to use my team rating model to create outcome probabilities instead of just an xGD
Compared it with the paper I worked off of & my model is at least as strong
In Top 5 leagues last season, the biggest "surprise" result was Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
🧵
Compared it with the paper I worked off of & my model is at least as strong
In Top 5 leagues last season, the biggest "surprise" result was Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
🧵
September 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Finally spent the time to use my team rating model to create outcome probabilities instead of just an xGD
Compared it with the paper I worked off of & my model is at least as strong
In Top 5 leagues last season, the biggest "surprise" result was Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
🧵
Compared it with the paper I worked off of & my model is at least as strong
In Top 5 leagues last season, the biggest "surprise" result was Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
🧵
Trump can fire as many BLS directors as he wants but it won't change the fact that the 12-month slope for total non-farm employment has only been lower than it is now 2 times in the last 20 years
COVID, obviously
& between Sept 2007 - April 2011
COVID, obviously
& between Sept 2007 - April 2011
September 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Trump can fire as many BLS directors as he wants but it won't change the fact that the 12-month slope for total non-farm employment has only been lower than it is now 2 times in the last 20 years
COVID, obviously
& between Sept 2007 - April 2011
COVID, obviously
& between Sept 2007 - April 2011
I cannot believe Daniel Levy is gone. He's the reason the Big 6 is even a 6 and not a 5. He's the reason Spurs are so financially healthy and sustainable WHILE being perennial top 4 candidates. Insane work
He is a living legend to me. Has earned some gripes from fans, but is the best chair ever imo
He is a living legend to me. Has earned some gripes from fans, but is the best chair ever imo
September 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I cannot believe Daniel Levy is gone. He's the reason the Big 6 is even a 6 and not a 5. He's the reason Spurs are so financially healthy and sustainable WHILE being perennial top 4 candidates. Insane work
He is a living legend to me. Has earned some gripes from fans, but is the best chair ever imo
He is a living legend to me. Has earned some gripes from fans, but is the best chair ever imo
NWSL xG & xT Buildup per 90
Courage's Shinomi Koyama is doing pretty well... you don't need to directly score or assist to have a major impact
Koyama ranks #1 for xT Buildup and #4 for xG Buildup
Courage's Shinomi Koyama is doing pretty well... you don't need to directly score or assist to have a major impact
Koyama ranks #1 for xT Buildup and #4 for xG Buildup
September 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
NWSL xG & xT Buildup per 90
Courage's Shinomi Koyama is doing pretty well... you don't need to directly score or assist to have a major impact
Koyama ranks #1 for xT Buildup and #4 for xG Buildup
Courage's Shinomi Koyama is doing pretty well... you don't need to directly score or assist to have a major impact
Koyama ranks #1 for xT Buildup and #4 for xG Buildup
Just found this package, wow
This will be fun this season
This will be fun this season
September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just found this package, wow
This will be fun this season
This will be fun this season
I've posted a lot about Cusco FC 🇵🇪 this summer
With data kindly provided by Twelve Football, let me dig into them more
The key thing: they are a total outlier in turning box entries into shots. 65% of them! #2 is 58%, #3 57%
Couple with #3 xG/shot, #6 high opportunity shots
With data kindly provided by Twelve Football, let me dig into them more
The key thing: they are a total outlier in turning box entries into shots. 65% of them! #2 is 58%, #3 57%
Couple with #3 xG/shot, #6 high opportunity shots
September 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I've posted a lot about Cusco FC 🇵🇪 this summer
With data kindly provided by Twelve Football, let me dig into them more
The key thing: they are a total outlier in turning box entries into shots. 65% of them! #2 is 58%, #3 57%
Couple with #3 xG/shot, #6 high opportunity shots
With data kindly provided by Twelve Football, let me dig into them more
The key thing: they are a total outlier in turning box entries into shots. 65% of them! #2 is 58%, #3 57%
Couple with #3 xG/shot, #6 high opportunity shots
August 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
One of the biggest reasons I see among US ⚽️ fans against moving to a Fall-to-Spring calendar is that attendances will drop if leagues start playing at the same time as NFL/NCAA Football
...But we already play regular season games for 2 months with NFL
& attendances don't drop
...But we already play regular season games for 2 months with NFL
& attendances don't drop
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One of the biggest reasons I see among US ⚽️ fans against moving to a Fall-to-Spring calendar is that attendances will drop if leagues start playing at the same time as NFL/NCAA Football
...But we already play regular season games for 2 months with NFL
& attendances don't drop
...But we already play regular season games for 2 months with NFL
& attendances don't drop
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On @us.theguardian.com, I wrote about the contrast between the Washington Spirit & DC United.
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Washington Spirit seize the moment as DC United stumble in city of unrest
The rise of the NWSL’s Spirit and fall of MLS’s United are emblematic of the two ownership groups’ commitment to fans and the culture of a unique city
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On @us.theguardian.com, I wrote about the contrast between the Washington Spirit & DC United.
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Is graphic design your passion?
If so, we're adding another full-time Graphic Designer to our team at the #USL. Get more details and apply here.
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If so, we're adding another full-time Graphic Designer to our team at the #USL. Get more details and apply here.
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Graphic Designer - United Soccer League
United Soccer LeagueJob Title: Graphic DeisngerPosition Type: Full TimeLocation: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat ...
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August 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Is graphic design your passion?
If so, we're adding another full-time Graphic Designer to our team at the #USL. Get more details and apply here.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
If so, we're adding another full-time Graphic Designer to our team at the #USL. Get more details and apply here.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
The first League Two Stat Pack of the season is out now!
Make sure to subscribe to UTAS to support everything that they put out each day, each week
And stay tuned for this monthly column as well as continuing the Cambridge United-focused Get Your Stats Right column 💪
substack.com/@undertheabb...
Make sure to subscribe to UTAS to support everything that they put out each day, each week
And stay tuned for this monthly column as well as continuing the Cambridge United-focused Get Your Stats Right column 💪
substack.com/@undertheabb...
Under The Abbey Stand (@undertheabbeystand)
It's time for a data deep dive.
This season, every two weeks our resident statistician Ben Griffis is going to bring you a look at the numbers around League 2 to see who is under or over performing,...
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August 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The first League Two Stat Pack of the season is out now!
Make sure to subscribe to UTAS to support everything that they put out each day, each week
And stay tuned for this monthly column as well as continuing the Cambridge United-focused Get Your Stats Right column 💪
substack.com/@undertheabb...
Make sure to subscribe to UTAS to support everything that they put out each day, each week
And stay tuned for this monthly column as well as continuing the Cambridge United-focused Get Your Stats Right column 💪
substack.com/@undertheabb...
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Cambridge United with that sweet relational defending this season, i.e. ball-following worse than a team of Bronze 2s in Rocket League
August 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Cambridge United with that sweet relational defending this season, i.e. ball-following worse than a team of Bronze 2s in Rocket League
Cambridge United with that sweet relational defending this season, i.e. ball-following worse than a team of Bronze 2s in Rocket League
August 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Cambridge United with that sweet relational defending this season, i.e. ball-following worse than a team of Bronze 2s in Rocket League
This is incredible and will be a massive boon for Detroit
Introducing the first look at AlumniFi Field: the forever home of Detroit soccer.
Learn more about our future home: www.alumnififield.com
Learn more about our future home: www.alumnififield.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is incredible and will be a massive boon for Detroit
I made a 4 minute video but there's a 3 minute limit
Here's a google drive link if you want to see about Stade Lausanne Ouchy's goal kicks
Key aspects:
Just LCB & GK in the box
2 players deep on side of box
Penchant for kicks to width
Variants to surprise opponent
drive.google.com/file/d/1fZSu...
Here's a google drive link if you want to see about Stade Lausanne Ouchy's goal kicks
Key aspects:
Just LCB & GK in the box
2 players deep on side of box
Penchant for kicks to width
Variants to surprise opponent
drive.google.com/file/d/1fZSu...
Stade Lausanne Ouchy Goal Kick Analysis.mp4
drive.google.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I made a 4 minute video but there's a 3 minute limit
Here's a google drive link if you want to see about Stade Lausanne Ouchy's goal kicks
Key aspects:
Just LCB & GK in the box
2 players deep on side of box
Penchant for kicks to width
Variants to surprise opponent
drive.google.com/file/d/1fZSu...
Here's a google drive link if you want to see about Stade Lausanne Ouchy's goal kicks
Key aspects:
Just LCB & GK in the box
2 players deep on side of box
Penchant for kicks to width
Variants to surprise opponent
drive.google.com/file/d/1fZSu...
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ICYMI: 2025 has been the year of the academy prospect across the USL Championship and League One. Why is it such an important trend, and which homegrown talents do you need to know? I dig in.
www.backheeled.com/usl-youth-de...
www.backheeled.com/usl-youth-de...
The USL's youth movement has begun (and 11 prospects to watch)
USL clubs have begun to develop their own homegrown players. Here’s why that matters.
www.backheeled.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
ICYMI: 2025 has been the year of the academy prospect across the USL Championship and League One. Why is it such an important trend, and which homegrown talents do you need to know? I dig in.
www.backheeled.com/usl-youth-de...
www.backheeled.com/usl-youth-de...