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Mike Firpo

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Atletico Madrid under American ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital

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#atleticomadrid #atletico #atleti #laliga #atleticoottawa #atletiottawa #canpl #cpl #atletidesanluis #ligamx #concacaf #apollosportscapital #apollosc #futbol #soccer #football

November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Stadium + Real Estate + Pro/Rel Leagues = Sustainable Club Football

www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/11/07/s...

#rifc #rhodeislandfc #rhodeisland #ri #pawtucket #usl #mls #npsl #upsl #nisa #uws #wpsl #nwsl #nsl #cpl #concacaf #soccer #football #futbol

November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Mike Firpo

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Club World Cup boosts Flamengo revenue to €249m ~ highest ever in Brazilian football

www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/11/03/c...

#flamengo #mengão #fla #mengo #futebolbrasileiro #brasileirao #campeonatobrasileiro #brazil #brasil #fifa #cwc #fifacwc #conmebol #futebol #futbol #soccer #football

November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Not everyday that a footballer becomes a Knight. ⚔️

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#beckham #imcf #intermiami #mls #prem #mufc #manu #manutd #lagalaxy #realmadrid #england #uk #knighthood #soccer #football #futbol

David Beckham knighted as King Charles honours former Manchester United and England star at Windsor Castle

Former England and Man Utd captain celebrates proud day; Sir Davids wife Victoria will now be known as Lady Beckham

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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Introducing... UNAFA: University of the Argentine Football Association
@unafauniversidad

www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/lan...

#UNAFA #UniversidadAFA #UNAFAarg #AFA #EducaciónYDeporte #argentina #futbol #soccer #futebol #football #calcio #messi #conmebol #concacaf #americas

Lanzamiento oficial UNAFA

www.afa.com.ar

November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Mike Firpo

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DFB Invests $100+ Million to Boost Women’s Football in Germany

theriseofwomensfootball.com/dfb-invests-...

#GameChanger #germany #dfb #frauenbundesliga #bundesliga #uefa #afc #caf #conmebol #concacaf #fifa #womenssoccer #womensfootball #fussball #soccer #football #futbol #calcio #votebal #futebol

DFB Invests €100 Million to Boost Women’s Football in Germany - Global Women‘s Football Business Platform

The DFB invests €100 million to professionalize the Women’s Bundesliga, boosting visibility, equality, and growth in German women’s football.

theriseofwomensfootball.com

November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

How new MLS club San Diego FC are creating history

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#sdfc #mls #ligamx #sd #sandiego #socal #cali #soccer #futbol #football #concacaf #americas

San Diego FC: How new MLS franchise are creating history

San Diego FC may be a new MLS franchise, but they are making history built on the principles of the Right to Dream project.

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November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Agree - Disagree?
What can make it much more affordable for kids & families?

#youthsoccer #futboljuvenil #paytoplay #ussf #ussoccer #usyouthsoccer #usysa #usys #ayso #ecnl #ga #gaaspire #uscs #npl #mls #mlsnext #usl #uslyouth #nwsl #unitedcoaches #collegesoccer #ncaasoccer #soccerdevelopment

October 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Historic Night: the USWNT play New Zealand at CPKC Stadium ~ the world's 1st stadium built solely for a women's soccer club. Tune in!

#uswnt #usa #ussoccer #ussf #kccurrent #nwsl #nsl #kansascity #kc #mo #womenssoccer #womensfootball #soccer #futbol #futebol #football

October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

If you run a football club, league or org/corp ~ follow Jordan Wise & adapt!

gameplayer.substack.com/p/stop-hirin...

#soccer #soccerbiz #football #footballbiz #futbol #futebol #calcio #fussball #mls #usl #nwsl #cpl #nsl #wpsl #nisa #upsl #npsl #ligamx #uefa #concacaf #conmebol #afc #caf #ofc

Stop Hiring Creative Directors. Build a Creative Engine.

Football doesn’t need more creators. It needs infrastructure that can move with culture.

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October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Mike Firpo

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Can Messi convince MLS owners to remove the salary cap?

www.nbcnews.com/video/lionel...

#messi #imcf #intermiami #miami #mls #soccer #futbol #futebol #football #concacaf #conmebol #americas

Lionel Messi on his contribution to grow America’s interest in soccer

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami bra...

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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Fort Wayne Football Club unveils updated brand identity featuring new crest, autumn gold and black colors

#fortwaynefc #ftwaynefc #fwfc #fortwayne #ftwayne #indiana #in #usl

www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2025/10...

Fort Wayne Football Club unveils new brand identity featuring new crest, autumn gold and black colors

Fort Wayne Football Club has unveiled its new brand identity, a more sophisticated look that represents the club’s connection to the community and its core values as it moves to the professional ranks...

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October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

Messi Stays with Miami & MLS to 2028! 🐐

www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-m...

#messi #intermiami #imcf #miami #soccer #futbol #futebol #football #mls #concacaf #freedompark

Inter Miami CF Signs Leo Messi to Contract Extension | Inter Miami CF

Club captain signs contract extension through the end of the 2028 MLS season

www.intermiamicf.com

October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

www.goal.com/en/lists/inc...

#wwc #wwc31 #wc2031 #womensworldcup #fifa #concacaf #nwsl #usl #ussf #fmf #jff #fcrf #womenssoccer #womensfootball #futbolfemenino

'Incredibly proud' U.S. Soccer confirms co-hosts for 2031 Women's World Cup bid | Goal.com

It has been confirmed that U.S. Soccer's 2031 Women's World Cup bid will include Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The announcement comes after FIFA gave unanimous approval to expand the tournament from...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

The USL & North American soccer keeps expanding! Building yet another club & intimate stadium with a full roof ~ a community asset & cathedral to support the world's game, locally! #BrickByBrick 🧱

www.uslsoccer.com/news_article...
#soccer #futbol #usl #mls #nwsl #reno #nv #renoprosoccer

October 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

U.S. Soccer recommends extending NCAA season

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

#collegesoccer #ncaa #ussoccer #ussf #soccer #mls #usl #nwsl

U.S. Soccer recommends extending NCAA season

U.S. Soccer aims to better prepare players to turn professional and compete at the international level.

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October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer deadline is TOMORROW, October 10, at midnight EST. Those 18 & up apply now!

www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...

#wc26 #wc2026 #fifa #worldcup #worldcup2026 #soccer #futbol #futebol #football #concacaf #usa #canada #mexico

October 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Mike Firpo

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"To get the right training and education at different stages, it makes sense that it's free..."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

#soccer #futbol #futebol #football #usa #ussoccer #ussf #mls #usl #upsl #nwsl #youthsoccer #youthfutbol #usys #ayso #ecnl #uscs #ga

Jurgen Klopp says MLS quality ‘constantly increasing’ but U.S. youth soccer too expensive

The former Liverpool manager, now head of global soccer for the Red Bull group, also said MLS standards are 'constantly improving'.

www.nytimes.com

October 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

#soccer #futbol #futebol #football #ea #easports #fc26 #gaming #esports #saudiarabia

EA-Saudi Arabia deal: Why Saudi-led consortium bought Electronic Arts for £55bn

An analysis of why a consortium led by Saudi Arabia has spent $55bn on gaming company Electronic Arts.

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October 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

You've got to love how the @whitecapsfc.com welcomed German legend Thomas Müller to their club and city!

#whitecaps #vwfc #vancouver #bc #germany #mls

August 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

October 2000 I made a really crude image for a "Firehouse" idea for the @chicagofire.
Something similar but way more beautiful will be riverside in Chicago in 2028.
❤️🚒⚽💙
#BrickByBrick we build our game!🧱

Check out their new stadium at:
dearchicago.com

June 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Mike Firpo

@mikefirpo.bsky.social

I'd gladly trade a pro stadium for 10 mini-pitches full of kids & adults playing soccer all over a city, creating buzz, forging community & boosting skill + health!

www.facebook.com/share/p/14KR...

#ussf #ussoccerfoundation #minipitches #youthsoccer #youthfutbol #futsal #streetsoccer