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
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.
🧵⬇️
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The NY Cosmos have released their Away Kit!
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
February 1, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The NY Cosmos have released their Away Kit!
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
This went under my radar:
The FAA announced on Nov 14th the closure of the Heliport (purposed site of MLS stadium) to be Dec 15th. Howere the FAA recieved 2 formal requests to reconsider.
There will be a public commenting about closing the site untilFeb 12th
www.transportation.gov/regulations/...
The FAA announced on Nov 14th the closure of the Heliport (purposed site of MLS stadium) to be Dec 15th. Howere the FAA recieved 2 formal requests to reconsider.
There will be a public commenting about closing the site untilFeb 12th
www.transportation.gov/regulations/...
February 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM
This went under my radar:
The FAA announced on Nov 14th the closure of the Heliport (purposed site of MLS stadium) to be Dec 15th. Howere the FAA recieved 2 formal requests to reconsider.
There will be a public commenting about closing the site untilFeb 12th
www.transportation.gov/regulations/...
The FAA announced on Nov 14th the closure of the Heliport (purposed site of MLS stadium) to be Dec 15th. Howere the FAA recieved 2 formal requests to reconsider.
There will be a public commenting about closing the site untilFeb 12th
www.transportation.gov/regulations/...
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After making our first donation today to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for $175 after raising $225, we have since recieved another $120 🙌
We will keep the Garage Sale open as long as we keep getting donations. Thank you!
We will keep the Garage Sale open as long as we keep getting donations. Thank you!
January 31, 2026 at 10:08 PM
After making our first donation today to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for $175 after raising $225, we have since recieved another $120 🙌
We will keep the Garage Sale open as long as we keep getting donations. Thank you!
We will keep the Garage Sale open as long as we keep getting donations. Thank you!
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
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
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
January 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
I need that Doodle Kit
January 30, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I need that Doodle Kit
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I cannot stress how bad the situation is becoming in CBA negotiations. I fear things are moving backwards if anything. Here is my update:
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
USL Championship CBA negotiations update: No progress this week thus far
Unfortunately nothing new except potentially BACKWARD movement
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I cannot stress how bad the situation is becoming in CBA negotiations. I fear things are moving backwards if anything. Here is my update:
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
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"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
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The Forward Madison FC Front Office and Team Store will be closed tomorrow.
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The Forward Madison FC Front Office and Team Store will be closed tomorrow.
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This line ought to set off a huge alarm at MLS HQ:
"The Loons were negotiating transfer deals with Slovenian midfielder Tomi Horvat and Dutch defender Cherrion Valerius, but both players cited concerns about life in Minnesota for them and their families as why they declined contracts with MNUFC."
"The Loons were negotiating transfer deals with Slovenian midfielder Tomi Horvat and Dutch defender Cherrion Valerius, but both players cited concerns about life in Minnesota for them and their families as why they declined contracts with MNUFC."
“People are scared; we are, too.”
Article: Federal immigration raids in Minnesota has put 'fear' into #MNUFC players; and the situation has curtailed #Loons signings of foreigners this winter. Argentine midfielder Joaquin Pereyra shares his experiences and views.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/29/l...
Article: Federal immigration raids in Minnesota has put 'fear' into #MNUFC players; and the situation has curtailed #Loons signings of foreigners this winter. Argentine midfielder Joaquin Pereyra shares his experiences and views.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/29/l...
Federal immigration raids put ‘fear’ into many Minnesota United players
The Loons also have had foreign players say no to contracts because of the current situation.
www.twincities.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This line ought to set off a huge alarm at MLS HQ:
"The Loons were negotiating transfer deals with Slovenian midfielder Tomi Horvat and Dutch defender Cherrion Valerius, but both players cited concerns about life in Minnesota for them and their families as why they declined contracts with MNUFC."
"The Loons were negotiating transfer deals with Slovenian midfielder Tomi Horvat and Dutch defender Cherrion Valerius, but both players cited concerns about life in Minnesota for them and their families as why they declined contracts with MNUFC."
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1st Ratings of 2026, be sure to join us tonight at 9pm!
Portland Hearts of Pine kicked off 2026 with their Lighthouse Kit, Naples showed off their local pier, and expansion sides Boise, Cosmos and Sarasota released their inaugural home kits ahead of the 2026 season.
www.youtube.com/live/QZNkgNn...
Portland Hearts of Pine kicked off 2026 with their Lighthouse Kit, Naples showed off their local pier, and expansion sides Boise, Cosmos and Sarasota released their inaugural home kits ahead of the 2026 season.
www.youtube.com/live/QZNkgNn...
January 29, 2026 at 10:40 PM
1st Ratings of 2026, be sure to join us tonight at 9pm!
Portland Hearts of Pine kicked off 2026 with their Lighthouse Kit, Naples showed off their local pier, and expansion sides Boise, Cosmos and Sarasota released their inaugural home kits ahead of the 2026 season.
www.youtube.com/live/QZNkgNn...
Portland Hearts of Pine kicked off 2026 with their Lighthouse Kit, Naples showed off their local pier, and expansion sides Boise, Cosmos and Sarasota released their inaugural home kits ahead of the 2026 season.
www.youtube.com/live/QZNkgNn...
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New from me on @us.theguardian.com: sources tell me a host of changes are coming to MLS Season Pass - cuts in Spanish language talent & programming, and about half of the English-language matches will be produced overseas.
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS to cut half of Spanish-language broadcast talent on Apple TV, according to sources
The league will send about half its live games to be produced in London, as MLS 360’s Spanish edition will cease production
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM
New from me on @us.theguardian.com: sources tell me a host of changes are coming to MLS Season Pass - cuts in Spanish language talent & programming, and about half of the English-language matches will be produced overseas.
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Much more right here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has claimed items or made donations.
We still have items available, but fortunate to use the platform to raise funds for a community that needs it. Planning to do more things like this in 2026.
Thank you!
We still have items available, but fortunate to use the platform to raise funds for a community that needs it. Planning to do more things like this in 2026.
Thank you!
A little update on our Garage Sale for the Immigration Law Center of Minnesota - we have sold 9 items and raised $275!!
I will give this another week, but I will be donating what I have starting tomorrow as well as shipping out items.
Thank you to everyone who has donated and spread the word!
I will give this another week, but I will be donating what I have starting tomorrow as well as shipping out items.
Thank you to everyone who has donated and spread the word!
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has claimed items or made donations.
We still have items available, but fortunate to use the platform to raise funds for a community that needs it. Planning to do more things like this in 2026.
Thank you!
We still have items available, but fortunate to use the platform to raise funds for a community that needs it. Planning to do more things like this in 2026.
Thank you!
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NEWS: USWNT star Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer at age 33.
Her 12-year career was spent primarily in the NWSL, with a couple of brief stints in Europe.
Her 12-year career was spent primarily in the NWSL, with a couple of brief stints in Europe.
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
NEWS: USWNT star Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer at age 33.
Her 12-year career was spent primarily in the NWSL, with a couple of brief stints in Europe.
Her 12-year career was spent primarily in the NWSL, with a couple of brief stints in Europe.
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FC Supra (CPL expansion side for '26) have released their inaugural home kit!
The Quebec side gives us our first look at Hummel in the CPL.
What are your thoughts?
The Quebec side gives us our first look at Hummel in the CPL.
What are your thoughts?
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
FC Supra (CPL expansion side for '26) have released their inaugural home kit!
The Quebec side gives us our first look at Hummel in the CPL.
What are your thoughts?
The Quebec side gives us our first look at Hummel in the CPL.
What are your thoughts?
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Good luck to our friend, certified Barca fan, and 6'2 center back looking for a Sunday team Chef Darian Bryan as he makes his Next Level Chef debut with Gordon Ramsey on the television tonight.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/c/FcbuffaloO...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/c/FcbuffaloO...
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Good luck to our friend, certified Barca fan, and 6'2 center back looking for a Sunday team Chef Darian Bryan as he makes his Next Level Chef debut with Gordon Ramsey on the television tonight.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/c/FcbuffaloO...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/c/FcbuffaloO...
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God I love USL Two logos. Just look at this pinnacle of design. The soccer is just ever so slightly in motion.
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
God I love USL Two logos. Just look at this pinnacle of design. The soccer is just ever so slightly in motion.
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Club Brugge put a message on the jumbotron congratulating Marseille on joining them in the Champions League knockout rounds...
Then Benfica's goalkeeper scored and Marseille were knocked out 😭
Then Benfica's goalkeeper scored and Marseille were knocked out 😭
January 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Club Brugge put a message on the jumbotron congratulating Marseille on joining them in the Champions League knockout rounds...
Then Benfica's goalkeeper scored and Marseille were knocked out 😭
Then Benfica's goalkeeper scored and Marseille were knocked out 😭
USL-W divisional alignment has been released today.
For Indy Eleven, their division (The Valley) includes:
- Dayton Dutch Lions
- Indy Eleven
- Racing Louisville
- Toledo FC
2026 schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
www.uslwleague.com/news_article...
For Indy Eleven, their division (The Valley) includes:
- Dayton Dutch Lions
- Indy Eleven
- Racing Louisville
- Toledo FC
2026 schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
www.uslwleague.com/news_article...
USL W League Announces 2026 Divisional Alignment
The pre-professional women's league will feature 16 divisions and 96 teams
www.uslwleague.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:46 PM
USL-W divisional alignment has been released today.
For Indy Eleven, their division (The Valley) includes:
- Dayton Dutch Lions
- Indy Eleven
- Racing Louisville
- Toledo FC
2026 schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
www.uslwleague.com/news_article...
For Indy Eleven, their division (The Valley) includes:
- Dayton Dutch Lions
- Indy Eleven
- Racing Louisville
- Toledo FC
2026 schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
www.uslwleague.com/news_article...
KitSZN: Latest Kit Moves
As 2026 starts up, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh made some changes to their kit providers.
Vegas moves to Joma while Pittsburgh drops Charly for Hummel. Plus, Corpus Christi still has yet to announce their 2026 kit supplier...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
As 2026 starts up, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh made some changes to their kit providers.
Vegas moves to Joma while Pittsburgh drops Charly for Hummel. Plus, Corpus Christi still has yet to announce their 2026 kit supplier...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
KitSZN: Latest Kit Moves
As 2026 starts up, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh made some changes to their kit providers
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:44 PM
KitSZN: Latest Kit Moves
As 2026 starts up, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh made some changes to their kit providers.
Vegas moves to Joma while Pittsburgh drops Charly for Hummel. Plus, Corpus Christi still has yet to announce their 2026 kit supplier...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
As 2026 starts up, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh made some changes to their kit providers.
Vegas moves to Joma while Pittsburgh drops Charly for Hummel. Plus, Corpus Christi still has yet to announce their 2026 kit supplier...
open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...
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Looks like the USL Players Association had the same thoughts in regards to the announcement of the USL Premier League and pyramid structure on their socials (1/2)
www.instagram.com/uslplayers/p...
www.instagram.com/uslplayers/p...
January 27, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Looks like the USL Players Association had the same thoughts in regards to the announcement of the USL Premier League and pyramid structure on their socials (1/2)
www.instagram.com/uslplayers/p...
www.instagram.com/uslplayers/p...
These are so cool. You know you want one
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 AM
These are so cool. You know you want one