David Kilpatrick
@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
Professor of English at Mercy University.
Club Historian at New York Cosmos.
Club Historian at New York Cosmos.
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95 Theses on the Reformation of Football
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November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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One of these people trained with NYIFC.
One of these people is the Mayor of NYC.
Both of these people have volunteered at EV❤️NYC.
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@jdnalton.bsky.social
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One of these people is the Mayor of NYC.
Both of these people have volunteered at EV❤️NYC.
@greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social
@dream-king.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
One of these people trained with NYIFC.
One of these people is the Mayor of NYC.
Both of these people have volunteered at EV❤️NYC.
@greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social
@dream-king.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
One of these people is the Mayor of NYC.
Both of these people have volunteered at EV❤️NYC.
@greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social
@dream-king.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
Happy Reformation Day! 🔨
95 Theses on the Reformation of Football was published three years ago today.
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95 Theses on the Reformation of Football was published three years ago today.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Happy Reformation Day! 🔨
95 Theses on the Reformation of Football was published three years ago today.
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95 Theses on the Reformation of Football was published three years ago today.
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And she sleeps.
A monumental day in the 120 year history of Hampden Bowling Club, as it voted to close at the end of February.
A sad day for everyone. Now its up to the community and football community to decide what happens next to the site of the First Hampden Park.
A monumental day in the 120 year history of Hampden Bowling Club, as it voted to close at the end of February.
A sad day for everyone. Now its up to the community and football community to decide what happens next to the site of the First Hampden Park.
October 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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🦅As we countdown to Season 2 of America’s Greatest, we revisit some great conversations from Season 1.
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social is joined by @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social & Douglas Zimmerman of SFGATE to discuss the last FINAL of NASL in ‘17, SFDeltas vs NYCosmos open.spotify.com/episode/0oYM...
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social is joined by @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social & Douglas Zimmerman of SFGATE to discuss the last FINAL of NASL in ‘17, SFDeltas vs NYCosmos open.spotify.com/episode/0oYM...
America's Greatest Season One Replay: 2017 NASL Soccer Bowl with Dr David Kilpatrick and Douglas Zimmerman
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October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🦅As we countdown to Season 2 of America’s Greatest, we revisit some great conversations from Season 1.
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social is joined by @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social & Douglas Zimmerman of SFGATE to discuss the last FINAL of NASL in ‘17, SFDeltas vs NYCosmos open.spotify.com/episode/0oYM...
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social is joined by @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social & Douglas Zimmerman of SFGATE to discuss the last FINAL of NASL in ‘17, SFDeltas vs NYCosmos open.spotify.com/episode/0oYM...
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Showing off my original 1920 Sterling Inerchange phone with Euros Konektis ball (Esperanto!) + @kelceyervick.bsky.social book ⚽️💚 Some items already in US for World Cup Exhibition @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Showing off my original 1920 Sterling Inerchange phone with Euros Konektis ball (Esperanto!) + @kelceyervick.bsky.social book ⚽️💚 Some items already in US for World Cup Exhibition @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social
With Laurie M. Tisch and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett at the @AspenInstSports New York/Northern New Jersey Soccer Summit. The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has just pledged $10million to sports and the arts programming through the Play to Thrive Initiative!
October 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With Laurie M. Tisch and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett at the @AspenInstSports New York/Northern New Jersey Soccer Summit. The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has just pledged $10million to sports and the arts programming through the Play to Thrive Initiative!
With @NYCosmos Vice Chairman and Head of Soccer, Giuseppe Rossi, at the @AspenInstSports State of Soccer New York/Northern New Jersey Soccer Summit.
October 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
With @NYCosmos Vice Chairman and Head of Soccer, Giuseppe Rossi, at the @AspenInstSports State of Soccer New York/Northern New Jersey Soccer Summit.
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"If play really is revolution, it would not be a surprise if grassroots clubs like these were to contribute to a revival of genuine progressive politics in former industrial towns and villages...."
Still available via Pitch Publishing
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Still available via Pitch Publishing
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October 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
"If play really is revolution, it would not be a surprise if grassroots clubs like these were to contribute to a revival of genuine progressive politics in former industrial towns and villages...."
Still available via Pitch Publishing
#WorkandPlay
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/work-an...
Still available via Pitch Publishing
#WorkandPlay
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/work-an...
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🦅 As we prepare to launch Season Two of America’s Greatest, we thought we’d countdown the week’s by re-releasing a few great discussions from S1.
🎙️ S1, E1 we discuss Pelé and the Cosmos vs Sounders in the ‘77 NASL Soccer Bowl with @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
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🎙️ S1, E1 we discuss Pelé and the Cosmos vs Sounders in the ‘77 NASL Soccer Bowl with @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/45JB...
America's Greatest Season One Replay: 1977 Soccer Bowl
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September 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🦅 As we prepare to launch Season Two of America’s Greatest, we thought we’d countdown the week’s by re-releasing a few great discussions from S1.
🎙️ S1, E1 we discuss Pelé and the Cosmos vs Sounders in the ‘77 NASL Soccer Bowl with @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/45JB...
🎙️ S1, E1 we discuss Pelé and the Cosmos vs Sounders in the ‘77 NASL Soccer Bowl with @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/45JB...
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“When you feel someone else's pain and joy as powerfully as if it were your own, then you know you really loved them.“
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September 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“When you feel someone else's pain and joy as powerfully as if it were your own, then you know you really loved them.“
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@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
@footballlibrettist.bsky.social
@greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social
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With CEO Erik Stover and the new Head Coach of the Cosmos, Davide Corti!
September 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
With CEO Erik Stover and the new Head Coach of the Cosmos, Davide Corti!
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🚨🚨You can now pre-order my book, THE LONG GAME, on the United States men's national soccer team and its messy rise from total international irrelevance to, well, TBD!🚨🚨
I spoke to ~150 players/coaches/etc. and got fresh stories and unprecedented access!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130...
I spoke to ~150 players/coaches/etc. and got fresh stories and unprecedented access!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130...
The Long Game by Leander Schaerlaeckens: 9780593653876 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The gripping account of the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026. For almost half a century,...
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September 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🚨🚨You can now pre-order my book, THE LONG GAME, on the United States men's national soccer team and its messy rise from total international irrelevance to, well, TBD!🚨🚨
I spoke to ~150 players/coaches/etc. and got fresh stories and unprecedented access!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130...
I spoke to ~150 players/coaches/etc. and got fresh stories and unprecedented access!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130...
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August 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Today marks 65 days until the NYC Marathon!
This year I am running for Team for Climate which is the first charity started by NYRR. I’m excited to share more about their mission!
Head to the link below to learn more and donate. 🌍
fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...
This year I am running for Team for Climate which is the first charity started by NYRR. I’m excited to share more about their mission!
Head to the link below to learn more and donate. 🌍
fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...
August 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today marks 65 days until the NYC Marathon!
This year I am running for Team for Climate which is the first charity started by NYRR. I’m excited to share more about their mission!
Head to the link below to learn more and donate. 🌍
fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...
This year I am running for Team for Climate which is the first charity started by NYRR. I’m excited to share more about their mission!
Head to the link below to learn more and donate. 🌍
fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that he would not issue visas to Palestinian officials to prevent them from attending the annual UN General Assembly in New York next month.
Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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‘I sometimes wonder whether academics in English literature have forsaken the primacy of the word for the world – rich in possibilities for impact, outreach and activism – that exists beyond the page.’
Colin Kidd on university English: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Colin Kidd on university English: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Colin Kidd · Lumps of Cram: University English
What is the missing noun to which English refers: literature, language or both? If both, does English belong with the...
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August 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
‘I sometimes wonder whether academics in English literature have forsaken the primacy of the word for the world – rich in possibilities for impact, outreach and activism – that exists beyond the page.’
Colin Kidd on university English: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Colin Kidd on university English: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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🎙️ New Podcast: The Return of the New York Cosmos
We’re joined by New York Cosmos CEO, Erik Stover, and Cosmos historian, Dr. David Kilpatrick, for the inside story of the return of the New York Cosmos.
Listen on your preferred platform here ⬇️
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We’re joined by New York Cosmos CEO, Erik Stover, and Cosmos historian, Dr. David Kilpatrick, for the inside story of the return of the New York Cosmos.
Listen on your preferred platform here ⬇️
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August 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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▪️ That leads us nicely to ask, if you haven’t already pre-ordered The Protagonist Soccer Fanzine Issue 1, and you can spare $8, please consider helping us out!
▪️ The pre-order helps us know how many to print, and helps cover the production costs! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
▪️ The pre-order helps us know how many to print, and helps cover the production costs! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
August 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
▪️ That leads us nicely to ask, if you haven’t already pre-ordered The Protagonist Soccer Fanzine Issue 1, and you can spare $8, please consider helping us out!
▪️ The pre-order helps us know how many to print, and helps cover the production costs! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
▪️ The pre-order helps us know how many to print, and helps cover the production costs! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
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August 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
