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Manuel Veth
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PhD King’s College London | Area Manager North America Transfermarkt | Bundesliga for Forbes | Host Gegenpressing Podcast | Proud Canadian

Victoria 🇨🇦 / München 🇩🇪
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Whitecaps have done it. Their MLS Cup Playoff match against LAFC is now officially sold out. Now they just need to deliver on the pitch.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Wilfried Nancy is now the favorite to become the next Celtic FC manager. Reporting with Euan Robertson for Transfermarkt.

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In advanced talks? Celtic set to appoint Wilfried Nancy from Columbus Crew
Wilfried Nancy is in advanced talks to become the next Celtic FC head coach. Transfermarkt can confirm a report by the Daily Record that talks with the French-Canadian head coach, Columbus Crew, and C...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga podcast. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:

10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season

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10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to compare notes over the most interesting young players in German football this season.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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1. FC Union Berlin's Die Alte Försterei is one of the greatest stadium experiences in Germany. The problem is that for Union, the stadium is a major obstacle to growing the club.

Story for Gegenpressing

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Why Union Berlin need to expand Die Alte Försterei to survive
Union Berlin's Die Alte Försterei is one of the greatest stadium experiences in Germany. The problem is, that for Union, the stadium is a major obstacle towards growing the club.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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By the way, leagues have done this before. Switching the calendar isn't as hard or daunting as people think.
tombogert.bsky.social Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 2d
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.

Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.

w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
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Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
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November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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1. FC Union Berlin's Die Alte Försterei is one of the greatest stadium experiences in Germany. The problem is that for Union, the stadium is a major obstacle to growing the club.

Story for Gegenpressing

gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-union-...
Why Union Berlin need to expand Die Alte Försterei to survive
Union Berlin's Die Alte Försterei is one of the greatest stadium experiences in Germany. The problem is, that for Union, the stadium is a major obstacle towards growing the club.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Pod deep dive with @sbienkowski.bsky.social

The long and short-term problems facing VfL Wolfsburg.

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The long and short-term problems facing Wolfsburg
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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With their game in Berlin, the Indianapolis Colts provide an interesting blueprint for how the Bundesliga can grow its brand in the United States. Story for @forbes.com

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Indianapolis Colts Provide Blueprint For The Bundesliga In America
With their game in Berlin, the Indianapolis Colts provide an interesting blueprint for how the Bundesliga can grow its brand in the United States.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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At this point I am rooting for an EBUG appearance
gks.bsky.social Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 2d
For all those wondering, the EBUG for tonight’s #Canucks vs #Jets game is Brett Mirwald. He’s a former Vancouver Giant from Saskatoon, now playing for UBC.
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Leverkusen 👀
scott.cannonstats.com Scott Willis @scott.cannonstats.com · 3d
Big 5 Leagues Combined Weighted Non-Pen xG (70%) and Non-Pen Goals (30%) through 2025-11-10
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Cavalry dethroned - Atlético Ottawa brave the snow to secure Canadian Premier League title. Story for Transfermarkt.

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Cavalry dethroned - Atlético Ottawa brave the snow to secure Canadian Premier League title
Atlético Ottawa have secured their first-ever Canadian Premier League title. The team from the capital braved snowy conditions to see off last year’s champions, Cavalry FC from Calgary, 2-1 after extr [...]
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social, @matt4d.bsky.social and I chat:

🐝 Boring BVB stumble
🐎 Gladbach win Rheinderby
⚔️ Union stop Bayern win streak
🇩🇪…and much more!

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Bayern stumble in Berlin, boring Dortmund struggle again and Gladbach revival rumbles on
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
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November 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Western Conference Semifinal time set ⏰
Saturday November 22 @ 6:30 pm PT.

Let's pack the place 'Caps fans 💙🔥

#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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MLS Conference semifinal schedule has been released.

Whitecaps have already sold 50,000 tickets for the semifinal against LAFC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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So a national championship got decided by pure luck rather than skill? This might be hilarious content but really it isn’t a great look.
jeremydstanley.com Jeremy Stanley @jeremydstanley.com · 4d
45-minute intermission between full time and extra time for ice resurfacing or something
snow plows clear the playing surface at TD Place CPL FINAL: Atletico Ottawa, Cavalry tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes in TD Place snow
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Scenes at the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC, which is underway in Ottawa. Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham is helping clear snow off the pitch.
Snow is being cleared from the lines on the field ahead of the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC in Ottawa. Snow is being cleared from the side of the field ahead of the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC in Ottawa. Players get ready for kick-off on a snow-covered pitch ahead of the Canadian Premier League final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC in Ottawa. Ottawa goalkeeper Nathan Ingham helping the groundscrew clear snow from areas of the field.
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Berlin, Olympiastadion. Looks a bit different today.
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Go Hawks! Seahawks Haus in Berlin with the one and only @sebsb.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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If you read anything this weekend, make it this by @barneyronay.bsky.social - www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
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November 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Bayern Munich finally drop points - Union Berlin end unbelievable win streak at 16 games

Story for Transfermarkt

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Bayern Munich finally drop points - Union Berlin end unbelievable win streak at 16 games
The winning streak has come to an end. Bayern Munich’s dominance over European football has been incredible over the last few months. For 16 games straight, Bayern raced from victory to victory, first...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Union Berlin have put an end to Bayern Munich's unbelievable winning streak to start the season. But while Bayern drop points, they remain undefeated.

Thoughts for Gegenpressing
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Bayern Munich win streak ends on an action packed night in Köpenick
Union Berlin have put an end to Bayern Munich's unbelievable winning streak to start the season. But while Bayern drop points, they remain undefeated.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The NFL and Bundesliga hope that the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons in Berlin can create further growth for both entities. Story for @forbes.com.

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NFL And Bundesliga Want To Use Berlin Game As A Catalyst For Growth
The NFL and Bundesliga hope that the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons in Berlin can create further growth for both entities.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Yes! OneSoccer will carry Bundesliga games starting this November.

But they won’t be exclusive. DAZN will also continue to carry all games.
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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I’m beginning some off-season previews of some team, starting with St. Louis City SC. They’re attempting to usher in a new era with CSO Corey Wray, but what options do they have? Is Burki’s new deal too much to overcome? Let’s dive in. On FAM:
2026 Off-Season Preview: St. Louis City SC
After a down 2025, how does STL get find its 2023 magic?
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November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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After months of hiatus, the big Bayern Munich Q&A returns. This week we address Upamecano's future, contracts expiring, financial numbers and much more.

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Upamecano's future, talents on the rise and financial numbers: The Big Bayern Munich Q&A
After months of hiatus, the big Bayern Munich Q&A returns. This week we address Upamecano's future, contracts expiring, financial numbers and much more.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM