Dan Creel
@dancreel.com
Artisanal, hand-crafted code uploaded from my VIC-20 to yours. Writer & historian. Opsimath & jack of all trades. Society for American Soccer History member. he/him #BLM #ASD
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My "Best of 2025" series continues with the Top 5 pro US soccer leagues.
1 USL League One
2 NWSL
3 USL Championship
4 USL Super League
5 MLS Next Pro
1 USL League One
2 NWSL
3 USL Championship
4 USL Super League
5 MLS Next Pro
December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My "Best of 2025" series continues with the Top 5 pro US soccer leagues.
1 USL League One
2 NWSL
3 USL Championship
4 USL Super League
5 MLS Next Pro
1 USL League One
2 NWSL
3 USL Championship
4 USL Super League
5 MLS Next Pro
Sorry Arkansas and real Kansas. You just missed the cut.
December 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Sorry Arkansas and real Kansas. You just missed the cut.
Or, you can follow me for reliable soccer conversation killers such as...
"Well, actually, the real name is Caribous of Colorado."
And...
"It was called the National Challenge Cup that year."
Or...
"NISA was a Division III pro league no matter how hard it sucked."
"Well, actually, the real name is Caribous of Colorado."
And...
"It was called the National Challenge Cup that year."
Or...
"NISA was a Division III pro league no matter how hard it sucked."
We have a bunch of new friends here on @bsky.app, so it's a great time to share our (updated) American soccer conversation starter pack!
Add and share and help grow our wonderful community here on the platform.
Add and share and help grow our wonderful community here on the platform.
December 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Or, you can follow me for reliable soccer conversation killers such as...
"Well, actually, the real name is Caribous of Colorado."
And...
"It was called the National Challenge Cup that year."
Or...
"NISA was a Division III pro league no matter how hard it sucked."
"Well, actually, the real name is Caribous of Colorado."
And...
"It was called the National Challenge Cup that year."
Or...
"NISA was a Division III pro league no matter how hard it sucked."
I really need the USL and USLPA to get this thing together because I do not want to be in the middle of a PR off for the next few weeks.
December 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just finished Nier:Automata. It was fine. The graphics bothered my eyes. Fun, but not anything to write home about.
December 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Just finished Nier:Automata. It was fine. The graphics bothered my eyes. Fun, but not anything to write home about.
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ON THE MOVE: FC Naples announced the signing of midfielder Aiden Mesias, who spent the last three seasons with Forward Madison 🦩 ➡️ 🌴
December 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
ON THE MOVE: FC Naples announced the signing of midfielder Aiden Mesias, who spent the last three seasons with Forward Madison 🦩 ➡️ 🌴
The lieutenant on Stranger Things is definitely an homage to Guy Gardner, right?
December 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The lieutenant on Stranger Things is definitely an homage to Guy Gardner, right?
He can't even handle having the baby Jesus outshine him
"President Donald Trump said Thursday he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/25/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/25/p...
Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said Thursday he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he has accused of persecuting Christians in the country.
www.cnn.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
He can't even handle having the baby Jesus outshine him
He's going for another peace prize
This is literally a holiday-themed missile strike. It is as insane as it sounds and should be front-page news.
December 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
He's going for another peace prize
I thought the crystal ball was full of cash
Merry Christmas to you and yours from Fort Wayne Football Club. 🎅🎄⚽
December 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I thought the crystal ball was full of cash
Dennis "D-Man" Dunphy gets an onscreen membership in the Avengers fixing a 40 year continuity issue
New Rumor Claims the Third AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Teaser Trailer Will Focus on a Very Surprising Character
New Rumor Claims the Third AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Teaser Trailer Will Focus on a Very Surprising Character
The release of director James Cameron ’s sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash has brought the release of the first teaser trailer for Marvel’s highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday . The first trailer was...
buff.ly
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Dennis "D-Man" Dunphy gets an onscreen membership in the Avengers fixing a 40 year continuity issue
it's 2027 and the NWSL owner sock puppet accounts are trying to influence the ESPN to vote for European players over Global South players on their top 50 list.
December 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
it's 2027 and the NWSL owner sock puppet accounts are trying to influence the ESPN to vote for European players over Global South players on their top 50 list.
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Would you like to come and work with me?
We're hiring a YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator to join the video team where you'd help guide the #USL and #GainbridgeSuperLeague YouTube channels, including planning and executing long- and short-form content.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
We're hiring a YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator to join the video team where you'd help guide the #USL and #GainbridgeSuperLeague YouTube channels, including planning and executing long- and short-form content.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator - United Soccer League
United Soccer League Job Title: YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator Position Type: Full-Time Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)The United Soccer League (...
www.teamworkonline.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Would you like to come and work with me?
We're hiring a YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator to join the video team where you'd help guide the #USL and #GainbridgeSuperLeague YouTube channels, including planning and executing long- and short-form content.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
We're hiring a YouTube Content & Asset Coordinator to join the video team where you'd help guide the #USL and #GainbridgeSuperLeague YouTube channels, including planning and executing long- and short-form content.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Here's the other ASL pin that I bought. I got it at the same time as this first but came from Norway. Second pic is both pins.
December 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Here's the other ASL pin that I bought. I got it at the same time as this first but came from Norway. Second pic is both pins.
The Eclipse series was dark but had to be renamed Mini Tim in the US due to rights issues
Timely Tiny Tim was actually way more "grim and gritty" than Tiny Tim Max ever was
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The Eclipse series was dark but had to be renamed Mini Tim in the US due to rights issues
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I just realized that Sam M’Fin Kerr would not qualify for the HIP designation, and man you really have to try hard to make an arbitrary list of the best players in the world worthy of more money and not include her. #NWSL
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/23/w...
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/23/w...
Who exactly is eligible for HIP money?
The National Women’s Soccer League’s official announcement of its new “High Impact Player” rule included the criteria that will be used to determine which players will qualify for the new roster mecha...
equalizersoccer.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I just realized that Sam M’Fin Kerr would not qualify for the HIP designation, and man you really have to try hard to make an arbitrary list of the best players in the world worthy of more money and not include her. #NWSL
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/23/w...
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/23/w...
You will be haunted by three ghosts. First, the Ghost of Sanctioning Past!
December 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
You will be haunted by three ghosts. First, the Ghost of Sanctioning Past!
ship goes pEW! peW!
Trump Class battleship illustration, as released by the White House.
December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
ship goes pEW! peW!
That MLS to everything-having-to-do-with-US-Soccer pipeline is undefeated
BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris Armas as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Armas most recently coached MLS' Colorado Rapids. KC Current won the #NWSL Shield in 2025.
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
The Kansas City Current have agreed to terms to hire Chris Armas as the team's new head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
That MLS to everything-having-to-do-with-US-Soccer pipeline is undefeated
Bonkers
The NWSL introduces the High Impact Player rule.
Read more for the full list of criteria: bit.ly/4auEpL9
Read more for the full list of criteria: bit.ly/4auEpL9
December 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bonkers
Not great, Bob.
Statement from the NWSLPA. The union is definitely not on board with the new High Impact Player Rule. #NWSL
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Not great, Bob.
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Also posted today, we're hiring a Digital Content Manager for the Men's Pathway, specifically focused on the #USL-C and #USL-1. This role will produce, edit and publish digital content across league platforms.
Want to come and work with me and the #USL team?
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Want to come and work with me and the #USL team?
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Digital Content Manager - Men's Pathway - United Soccer League
United Soccer League Job Title: Digital Content Manager - Men's Pathway Position Type: Full-Time Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)The United Soccer Leag...
www.teamworkonline.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Also posted today, we're hiring a Digital Content Manager for the Men's Pathway, specifically focused on the #USL-C and #USL-1. This role will produce, edit and publish digital content across league platforms.
Want to come and work with me and the #USL team?
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Want to come and work with me and the #USL team?
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
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In bittersweet news, my colleague De is heading to a new job during the break.
That means we're hiring a Digital Content Coordinator for our Women’s Pathway, creating content for the Gainbridge Super League and USL W League's digital and social platforms.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
That means we're hiring a Digital Content Coordinator for our Women’s Pathway, creating content for the Gainbridge Super League and USL W League's digital and social platforms.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Digital Content Coordinator - Women's Pathway - United Soccer League
United Soccer League Job Title: Digital Content Coordinator - Women's Pathway Position Type: Full-Time Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)The United Socce...
www.teamworkonline.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In bittersweet news, my colleague De is heading to a new job during the break.
That means we're hiring a Digital Content Coordinator for our Women’s Pathway, creating content for the Gainbridge Super League and USL W League's digital and social platforms.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
That means we're hiring a Digital Content Coordinator for our Women’s Pathway, creating content for the Gainbridge Super League and USL W League's digital and social platforms.
www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
wow wow wow wow
He's gonna make it rain goals, a veritable tempest. ⛈️
Give all your welcomes to our newest Owl, Kempes Tekiela!
For more about our latest signing, peep the article below 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsTekiela
#OneMeansAll
Give all your welcomes to our newest Owl, Kempes Tekiela!
For more about our latest signing, peep the article below 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/UOSignsTekiela
#OneMeansAll
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
wow wow wow wow
Matchmaker Mad Libs:
"This is not a __________. It's a __________."
"This is not a __________. It's a __________."
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Matchmaker Mad Libs:
"This is not a __________. It's a __________."
"This is not a __________. It's a __________."