Matthew Doyle
@mattdoyle.bsky.social
“If something on the internet doesn’t spark joy, mute it.” All views are mine and should be yours. Chaotic good tbh.
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Spurs vs. Thunder has the potential to be the best rivalry since Celtics/Lakers in the 80s.
December 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Spurs vs. Thunder has the potential to be the best rivalry since Celtics/Lakers in the 80s.
RETVRN
Had to put the roast in but have lost my meat thermometer🚨🚨🚨
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
RETVRN
Huge W for the Galaxy. Huge L for NYCFC.
🇺🇸 BREAKING: The LA Galaxy are finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Justin Haak, per sources.
Haak, 24, was one of the marquee free agents. Had a breakout 2025 season.
Galaxy now reload with Haak and Jakob Glesnes. Big winter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Haak, 24, was one of the marquee free agents. Had a breakout 2025 season.
Galaxy now reload with Haak and Jakob Glesnes. Big winter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
LA Galaxy continue defensive makeover with move for NYCFC’s Justin Haak: Sources
The Galaxy are continuing their offseason resurgence after a title defense that went horribly wrong
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Huge W for the Galaxy. Huge L for NYCFC.
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“One day, a woman wrote to me on Signal, asking me not to respond. She lived alone, she messaged, and planned to die that weekend. Before she did, she wanted at least one person to understand: Trump had unraveled the government, and with it, her life.” @hannahnatanson.bsky.social essay:
I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“One day, a woman wrote to me on Signal, asking me not to respond. She lived alone, she messaged, and planned to die that weekend. Before she did, she wanted at least one person to understand: Trump had unraveled the government, and with it, her life.” @hannahnatanson.bsky.social essay:
Looks like the Crew have a d-mid on the way.
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Talking new #Crew96 acquisition and #CBJ, who have same .500 record at holiday break as they did last year. New post at thedisrespected.com goes up for, and gets emailed to, paid subscribers early Wed. a.m.
www.thedisrespected.com/p/e8b5eed0-b...
www.thedisrespected.com/p/e8b5eed0-b...
Columbus Crew have a candidate at midfield (if not coach)
And the Blue Jackets win a game before the break
www.thedisrespected.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Looks like the Crew have a d-mid on the way.
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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...
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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/...
If LAFC had prime Mauro with Son & Bouanga up top they'd score 120 goals.
If ___ MLS team had prime Mauro Diaz, they would win the treble in 2026
December 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If LAFC had prime Mauro with Son & Bouanga up top they'd score 120 goals.
decanonizing
Congrats! You are directing the new Star Wars movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey. What are you doing?
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
decanonizing
sure, fire it up!
@mattdoyle.bsky.social is this the entry point for an Ask Martini Anything, not soccer?
December 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
sure, fire it up!
Alien and Die Hard are the two tightest scripts ever written, and both are essentially haunted house stories. Makes you think.
Also, I've had 4 martinis.
Also, I've had 4 martinis.
December 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Alien and Die Hard are the two tightest scripts ever written, and both are essentially haunted house stories. Makes you think.
Also, I've had 4 martinis.
Also, I've had 4 martinis.
Free Newsletter: One Year of the Tactics Free Zone!
Nothing to it but a big thank you, and a promise that more is on the way.
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Nothing to it but a big thank you, and a promise that more is on the way.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
One Year of the Tactics Free Zone™
Launching a newsletter was a pretty good idea
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Free Newsletter: One Year of the Tactics Free Zone!
Nothing to it but a big thank you, and a promise that more is on the way.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Nothing to it but a big thank you, and a promise that more is on the way.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
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📰 Offseason transfer needs for all 30 MLS clubs
Big piece diving into the needs/roster flexibility of all 30 clubs, including the latest I'm hearing
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Big piece diving into the needs/roster flexibility of all 30 clubs, including the latest I'm hearing
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
MLS offseason needs: What every team is seeking for 2026
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📰 Offseason transfer needs for all 30 MLS clubs
Big piece diving into the needs/roster flexibility of all 30 clubs, including the latest I'm hearing
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Big piece diving into the needs/roster flexibility of all 30 clubs, including the latest I'm hearing
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
As someone who wants Wilfried Nancy back in MLS, I am extremely disappointed.
December 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As someone who wants Wilfried Nancy back in MLS, I am extremely disappointed.
Inside of 10 minutes.
Got to assume they'll buy a real striker or two in January. I haven't heard Abou Ali talk for a couple of weeks, but wouldn't be at all surprised if he's one.
Got to assume they'll buy a real striker or two in January. I haven't heard Abou Ali talk for a couple of weeks, but wouldn't be at all surprised if he's one.
December 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Inside of 10 minutes.
Got to assume they'll buy a real striker or two in January. I haven't heard Abou Ali talk for a couple of weeks, but wouldn't be at all surprised if he's one.
Got to assume they'll buy a real striker or two in January. I haven't heard Abou Ali talk for a couple of weeks, but wouldn't be at all surprised if he's one.
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This is also where I announce that starting next year I will be writing a weekly newsletter for @heartlandsignal.bsky.social and you should sign up for Radio Free America here radio-free-america.beehiiv.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is also where I announce that starting next year I will be writing a weekly newsletter for @heartlandsignal.bsky.social and you should sign up for Radio Free America here radio-free-america.beehiiv.com
I can't believe these two teams got in over UConn.
December 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I can't believe these two teams got in over UConn.
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Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami on a free transfer… absolutely inexcusable from Minnesota United 😳
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December 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami on a free transfer… absolutely inexcusable from Minnesota United 😳
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you'll never sing that
In the most MLS trade of all time, Toronto FC traded their first round draft pick to Colorado for a video analyst/assistant coach.
Colorado then used that pick to select a player already under contract at their club for 2026.
Colorado then used that pick to select a player already under contract at their club for 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
you'll never sing that
I think Dr. Sogut might’ve just crushed it in the superdraft?
Not sure about Emojong but Markovic & Aman are very highly rated by other MLS front offices and the Maryland guys are well regarded, too.
Not sure about Emojong but Markovic & Aman are very highly rated by other MLS front offices and the Maryland guys are well regarded, too.
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I think Dr. Sogut might’ve just crushed it in the superdraft?
Not sure about Emojong but Markovic & Aman are very highly rated by other MLS front offices and the Maryland guys are well regarded, too.
Not sure about Emojong but Markovic & Aman are very highly rated by other MLS front offices and the Maryland guys are well regarded, too.
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With DCU taking the draft this seriously, an arrangement for the MLS2 HAS to be shortly announced. I understand we are months past the “in 48 hours” statement by Levien, but…you’d have to think it’s coming.
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With DCU taking the draft this seriously, an arrangement for the MLS2 HAS to be shortly announced. I understand we are months past the “in 48 hours” statement by Levien, but…you’d have to think it’s coming.
Free Newsletter: Here are the final two offseason guides from our series!
On a Vancouver team that's already making shrewd moves to keep the gang together, and a Miami team that's doing SuperClub shit in free agency to cement their status as the MLS Big Bad.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
On a Vancouver team that's already making shrewd moves to keep the gang together, and a Miami team that's doing SuperClub shit in free agency to cement their status as the MLS Big Bad.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Offseason Guides: Miami & Vancouver look like good bets to keep it going
Young talent and smart soccer around two all-time greats? Seems like a good formula to me
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Free Newsletter: Here are the final two offseason guides from our series!
On a Vancouver team that's already making shrewd moves to keep the gang together, and a Miami team that's doing SuperClub shit in free agency to cement their status as the MLS Big Bad.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
On a Vancouver team that's already making shrewd moves to keep the gang together, and a Miami team that's doing SuperClub shit in free agency to cement their status as the MLS Big Bad.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
it's giving 2025 brooklyn nets draft
Pick 10 sees the Rapids take *another* striker in Mitchell Baker. I really like Baker; he's got great size and a futsal background. He's just going to be up against Diop, Donovan Phillip, and Alex Harris to get Rapids 2 minutes.
December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
it's giving 2025 brooklyn nets draft
1. I haven't read Wiebe's whole screed, but it sounds like he's correct.
2. You're crazy if you think other teams aren't trying (and many succeeding) in working in the same gray areas as Miami.
3. Leagues are better if they've got a bad guy. There's a reason I hate the fucking Lakers. So I get it.
2. You're crazy if you think other teams aren't trying (and many succeeding) in working in the same gray areas as Miami.
3. Leagues are better if they've got a bad guy. There's a reason I hate the fucking Lakers. So I get it.
On the other site, Wiebe is trolling everyone about how Miami’s success simply boils down to their “ambition”.
Obviously he can’t broadcast it for employment reasons, but I do wonder what man of the people @mattdoyle.bsky.social says about Miami in private.
Obviously he can’t broadcast it for employment reasons, but I do wonder what man of the people @mattdoyle.bsky.social says about Miami in private.
December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
1. I haven't read Wiebe's whole screed, but it sounds like he's correct.
2. You're crazy if you think other teams aren't trying (and many succeeding) in working in the same gray areas as Miami.
3. Leagues are better if they've got a bad guy. There's a reason I hate the fucking Lakers. So I get it.
2. You're crazy if you think other teams aren't trying (and many succeeding) in working in the same gray areas as Miami.
3. Leagues are better if they've got a bad guy. There's a reason I hate the fucking Lakers. So I get it.