Brett Mullenix
@brettmullenix.bsky.social
Indianapolis, IN
Co-Host USL Show's KitSZN
Writer for Protagonist and Beyond the 90
Urbanism and Soccer
Co-Host USL Show's KitSZN
Writer for Protagonist and Beyond the 90
Urbanism and Soccer
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Indy Eleven Update: February 2026
More signings for the Boys in Blue - Paco Craig highlights January signings. Preseason schedule released, USL's Pyramid announced, US Open Cup matchup vs Des Moines Menace and USL W Division Alignment
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Indy Eleven Update: February 2026
More signings for the Boys in Blue - Paco Craig highlights January signings. Preseason schedule released, USL's Pyramid announced, US Open Cup matchup vs Des Moines Menace and USL W Division Alignment
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
More signings for the Boys in Blue - Paco Craig highlights January signings. Preseason schedule released, USL's Pyramid announced, US Open Cup matchup vs Des Moines Menace and USL W Division Alignment
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Introducing the City Lights Kit for Spokane Velocity
February 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Introducing the City Lights Kit for Spokane Velocity
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Juan Solís, a 21-year-old defender from Colombia, has joined the Fort Wayne Football Club roster. The 6-foot-8 Solís played professionally last season for Real Santander, a second-division professional club based in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Juan Solís, a 21-year-old defender from Colombia, has joined the Fort Wayne Football Club roster. The 6-foot-8 Solís played professionally last season for Real Santander, a second-division professional club based in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
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MLS Announces Plan To Replace Matt Doyle With AI Chatbot Of Simon Borg That Will Cover Polymarket Parlays
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MLS Announces Plan To Replace Matt Doyle With AI Chatbot Of Simon Borg That Will Cover Polymarket Parlays — The Nutmeg News
Major League Soccer (MLS) announced their plan, today, to replace Matt “Armchair Analyst” Doyle with an AI chatbot of Simon Borg that will exclusively cover Polymarket Parlays.
www.thenutmegnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
MLS Announces Plan To Replace Matt Doyle With AI Chatbot Of Simon Borg That Will Cover Polymarket Parlays
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
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All 30 of the 2026 MLS kits have been revealed: Here's our complete Power Rankings
Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't do so good
Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't do so good
Power Ranking the 2026 MLS kits
We look at all 30 of the 2026 MLS, and pass ruthless judgement on every one. Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't place well.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
All 30 of the 2026 MLS kits have been revealed: Here's our complete Power Rankings
Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't do so good
Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't do so good
As a kit nerd, this is my favorite time of the year. All the MLS kits (+ all the articles), USL and CPL kits all getting released.
All the kit content really means - North American soccer is back season is back
All the kit content really means - North American soccer is back season is back
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
As a kit nerd, this is my favorite time of the year. All the MLS kits (+ all the articles), USL and CPL kits all getting released.
All the kit content really means - North American soccer is back season is back
All the kit content really means - North American soccer is back season is back
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Ah yes, it’s my favorite time of the year, the day when I, a man who can barely dress himself, talks about fashion.
My favorite and least favorite MLS kits of 2026, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
My favorite and least favorite MLS kits of 2026, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The five most noteworthy MLS kits of 2026: Tie-dye, Tina Turner and more
The Grateful Dead and some other interesting influences define the best and worst of this year’s crop of tops
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Ah yes, it’s my favorite time of the year, the day when I, a man who can barely dress himself, talks about fashion.
My favorite and least favorite MLS kits of 2026, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
My favorite and least favorite MLS kits of 2026, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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I ranked all 30 new MLS jerseys using the power of Science™.
Ranking new kits for all 30 MLS clubs
We ranked every new kit from Major League Soccer's 2026 jersey week!
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February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I ranked all 30 new MLS jerseys using the power of Science™.
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2026 MLS Kit Reviews
Insults only
Starting off with the “Where’s the rest of the Barbershop Quartet” kit
Insults only
Starting off with the “Where’s the rest of the Barbershop Quartet” kit
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
2026 MLS Kit Reviews
Insults only
Starting off with the “Where’s the rest of the Barbershop Quartet” kit
Insults only
Starting off with the “Where’s the rest of the Barbershop Quartet” kit
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Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
Now this is getting out of hand
A bill in the Iowa State Senate was introduced seeking an expansion of its economic growth attraction program with a goal of luring an NFL franchise, specifically the Chicago Bears.
“While Illinois and Indiana squabble over this issue, we are ready to get off the sidelines and into the game."
“While Illinois and Indiana squabble over this issue, we are ready to get off the sidelines and into the game."
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Now this is getting out of hand
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another USL taxpayers funded stadium sportstalknyfan.com/news/the-cit...
The City Of Omaha Is Ready To Build A Soccer Stadium - Sports Talk New York Fan
USL owners are getting financial help to build venues. There is a wave of small stadiums being built for United Soccer League tier two and tier three level franchises around the country. The various ...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
another USL taxpayers funded stadium sportstalknyfan.com/news/the-cit...
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YouTube TV announced the creation of a sports-focused monthly subscription plan that would carry most available live sports at a $20-per-month discount to its existing one-size-fits-all plan.
The sports-specific plan will cost about $65 per month for existing YouTube TV subscribers.
The sports-specific plan will cost about $65 per month for existing YouTube TV subscribers.
February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
YouTube TV announced the creation of a sports-focused monthly subscription plan that would carry most available live sports at a $20-per-month discount to its existing one-size-fits-all plan.
The sports-specific plan will cost about $65 per month for existing YouTube TV subscribers.
The sports-specific plan will cost about $65 per month for existing YouTube TV subscribers.
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I'm not sure there's any group more responsible for the surveillance state-ification of everything than parents who simply refuse to do any parenting of their kids.
Nobody should have to submit photo ID to Discord because Johnny won't monitor his 12 year old.
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Nobody should have to submit photo ID to Discord because Johnny won't monitor his 12 year old.
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I'm not sure there's any group more responsible for the surveillance state-ification of everything than parents who simply refuse to do any parenting of their kids.
Nobody should have to submit photo ID to Discord because Johnny won't monitor his 12 year old.
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Nobody should have to submit photo ID to Discord because Johnny won't monitor his 12 year old.
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
MLS to Indy Effort Hits Wall - Heliport Stadium Dead?
Following legal challanges about Heliport Sale to the City, lack of funding from the state, Indianapolis' effort to bring a MLS side to the Circle City has hit a wall.
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Following legal challanges about Heliport Sale to the City, lack of funding from the state, Indianapolis' effort to bring a MLS side to the Circle City has hit a wall.
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MLS to Indy Effort Hits Wall - Heliport Stadium Dead?
Following legal challanges about Heliport Sale to the City, lack of funding from the state, Indianapolis' effort to bring a MLS side to the Circle City has hit a wall.
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
MLS to Indy Effort Hits Wall - Heliport Stadium Dead?
Following legal challanges about Heliport Sale to the City, lack of funding from the state, Indianapolis' effort to bring a MLS side to the Circle City has hit a wall.
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
Following legal challanges about Heliport Sale to the City, lack of funding from the state, Indianapolis' effort to bring a MLS side to the Circle City has hit a wall.
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
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Interesting few notes:
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
fox59.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Interesting few notes:
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
Interesting few notes:
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
fox59.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Interesting few notes:
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
- Co-Owner Surack is only there for the Heliport
- Heliport stadium would need ~$220 Million
- The State is uncertain about the Heliport Plan, but supportive of MLS move
- "that they were done, there was no soccer stadium to come."
fox59.com/news/fort-wa...
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First preseason match is in the books.
Coach Mike Avery gives some analysis on the performance in our match recap.
Next up: Week 3 of training camp.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
Coach Mike Avery gives some analysis on the performance in our match recap.
Next up: Week 3 of training camp.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
Fort Wayne Football Club plays 1st preseason match: 'Valuable day with plenty of good moments'
Fort Wayne Football Club’s first training camp in professional soccer intensified on Saturday with the team's first preseason match – against FC Cincinnati 2. The scrimmage was closed to the public an...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
First preseason match is in the books.
Coach Mike Avery gives some analysis on the performance in our match recap.
Next up: Week 3 of training camp.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
Coach Mike Avery gives some analysis on the performance in our match recap.
Next up: Week 3 of training camp.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/02...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Fort Wayne travels to FC Cincinnati 2 tomorrow in the first scrimmage for the club.
Curious of the others the club will play before the season starts up
Curious of the others the club will play before the season starts up
Cold therapy works.
Preseason scrimmage tomorrow at FC Cincinnati 2.
Preseason scrimmage tomorrow at FC Cincinnati 2.
February 7, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Fort Wayne travels to FC Cincinnati 2 tomorrow in the first scrimmage for the club.
Curious of the others the club will play before the season starts up
Curious of the others the club will play before the season starts up
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The latest edition of our weekly email, Fort Wayne Footnotes, is available: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2001...
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Kickin' it With Ryan Becher
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February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The latest edition of our weekly email, Fort Wayne Footnotes, is available: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2001...
Visit FortWayneFooty.com to subscribe.
Visit FortWayneFooty.com to subscribe.
Preseason: Indy Eleven Lose 3-0 to Pittsburgh
In a match full of rotation, trialists, and even some high tempers - Indy Eleven went home unvictorious against the reiging champions
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In a match full of rotation, trialists, and even some high tempers - Indy Eleven went home unvictorious against the reiging champions
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Preseason: Indy Eleven Lose 3-0 to Pittsburgh
In a match full of rotation, trialists, and even some high tempers - Indy Eleven went home unvictorious against the reiging champions
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Preseason: Indy Eleven Lose 3-0 to Pittsburgh
In a match full of rotation, trialists, and even some high tempers - Indy Eleven went home unvictorious against the reiging champions
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
In a match full of rotation, trialists, and even some high tempers - Indy Eleven went home unvictorious against the reiging champions
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
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2 weeks & 2 days until giant bath day! Thank you to @ngsdetroit.bsky.social. We only have 16 states claimed & this map looks mighty empty. Who's claiming the next state to get filled in?! Help us help Special Olympics OK by donating to your favorite plunger or the team! www.classy.org/team/793023
February 6, 2026 at 2:06 AM
2 weeks & 2 days until giant bath day! Thank you to @ngsdetroit.bsky.social. We only have 16 states claimed & this map looks mighty empty. Who's claiming the next state to get filled in?! Help us help Special Olympics OK by donating to your favorite plunger or the team! www.classy.org/team/793023
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We have been recieved NINE new kits to be apart of this Garage Sale and we have updated prices for all our items.
To date we have raised $415!!
Be sure to check out if anything is of interest!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
To date we have raised $415!!
Be sure to check out if anything is of interest!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
February 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
We have been recieved NINE new kits to be apart of this Garage Sale and we have updated prices for all our items.
To date we have raised $415!!
Be sure to check out if anything is of interest!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
To date we have raised $415!!
Be sure to check out if anything is of interest!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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The Midwest Premier League enters 2026 with 53 clubs, continuing to break the record we set each season.
With 19 Expansion clubs, including a bounty of clubs in Chicagoland and a new region in the Gateway Conference, let's take a look at the new alignment in the MWPL.
🧵⬇️
With 19 Expansion clubs, including a bounty of clubs in Chicagoland and a new region in the Gateway Conference, let's take a look at the new alignment in the MWPL.
🧵⬇️
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Midwest Premier League enters 2026 with 53 clubs, continuing to break the record we set each season.
With 19 Expansion clubs, including a bounty of clubs in Chicagoland and a new region in the Gateway Conference, let's take a look at the new alignment in the MWPL.
🧵⬇️
With 19 Expansion clubs, including a bounty of clubs in Chicagoland and a new region in the Gateway Conference, let's take a look at the new alignment in the MWPL.
🧵⬇️