Oliver Strand
@oliverstrand.bsky.social
Editor, writer, chief spellchecker at @HudsonRiverBlue.bsky.social
Pregaming in the Ironbound - one of the best things abt a game at RBA #NYCFC #HudsonRiverDerby
September 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Pregaming in the Ironbound - one of the best things abt a game at RBA #NYCFC #HudsonRiverDerby
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Lineups are out:
#NYCFC with a strong XI as Thiago Martins is back
Alonso, Nico, Hannes, Andrés leading the attack
#FCC filling gaps in defense with two rarely-used 31-year-olds on the flanks: Brad Smith (2 starts, 265 mins) is in at left-back and Alvas Powell (5 starts, 535 mins) at right-back
#NYCFC with a strong XI as Thiago Martins is back
Alonso, Nico, Hannes, Andrés leading the attack
#FCC filling gaps in defense with two rarely-used 31-year-olds on the flanks: Brad Smith (2 starts, 265 mins) is in at left-back and Alvas Powell (5 starts, 535 mins) at right-back
August 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Fluminense booked their ticket to New Jersey (well, MetLife) with a convincing 2-1 win over Al-Hilal: Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the @fluminense.com.br instant reaction ⬇️
Fluminense 2-1 Al-Hilal: 4 Thoughts about the FIFA Club World Cup
Fluminense advance to the 2025 Club World Cup Semifinals after a convincing win over an impressive Al-Hilal.
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July 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fluminense booked their ticket to New Jersey (well, MetLife) with a convincing 2-1 win over Al-Hilal: Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the @fluminense.com.br instant reaction ⬇️
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A PSG reduced to nine players overcame a tough Bayern to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals behind goals from Doué and Dembélé
Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bayern Munich: 5 Thoughts
A PSG reduced to nine players overcame a tough Bayern to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals behind goals from Doué and Dembélé.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A PSG reduced to nine players overcame a tough Bayern to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals behind goals from Doué and Dembélé
Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
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Excited, honored to take the torch from @oliverstrand.bsky.social, most excited to keep providing great coverage @hudsonriverblue.com. Local independent soccer media is necessary but not an easy thing, thankful for support we’ve gotten from readers & the wider soccer community. Long may it continue
Some good news: @andrewkleigh.bsky.social will be the next executive editor of Hudson River Blue
More here ⬇️
More here ⬇️
Andrew Leigh named executive editor of Hudson River Blue
He becomes the website's fifth executive editor since the publication was established in 2013.
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January 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Excited, honored to take the torch from @oliverstrand.bsky.social, most excited to keep providing great coverage @hudsonriverblue.com. Local independent soccer media is necessary but not an easy thing, thankful for support we’ve gotten from readers & the wider soccer community. Long may it continue
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Some good news: @andrewkleigh.bsky.social will be the next executive editor of Hudson River Blue
More here ⬇️
More here ⬇️
Andrew Leigh named executive editor of Hudson River Blue
He becomes the website's fifth executive editor since the publication was established in 2013.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Some good news: @andrewkleigh.bsky.social will be the next executive editor of Hudson River Blue
More here ⬇️
More here ⬇️
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Episode 21 is live, and once again we're talking Jovan Mijatović #NYCFC
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January 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Episode 21 is live, and once again we're talking Jovan Mijatović #NYCFC
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Pascal Jansen taking over at #NYCFC: A good move, or the *best* move?
@markradigan.bsky.social and @andrewkleigh.bsky.social chop it up in Episode 20 of the HRB Podcast
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@markradigan.bsky.social and @andrewkleigh.bsky.social chop it up in Episode 20 of the HRB Podcast
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January 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Pascal Jansen taking over at #NYCFC: A good move, or the *best* move?
@markradigan.bsky.social and @andrewkleigh.bsky.social chop it up in Episode 20 of the HRB Podcast
🎧 ➡️ www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
@markradigan.bsky.social and @andrewkleigh.bsky.social chop it up in Episode 20 of the HRB Podcast
🎧 ➡️ www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
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Matt Freese with the USMNT call-up?
IT'S ABOUT TIME 🇺🇸🫡
Will he see minutes against Costa Rica, face Alonso Martínez?!?
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IT'S ABOUT TIME 🇺🇸🫡
Will he see minutes against Costa Rica, face Alonso Martínez?!?
🎧➡️ www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Matt Freese with the USMNT call-up?
IT'S ABOUT TIME 🇺🇸🫡
Will he see minutes against Costa Rica, face Alonso Martínez?!?
🎧➡️ www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
IT'S ABOUT TIME 🇺🇸🫡
Will he see minutes against Costa Rica, face Alonso Martínez?!?
🎧➡️ www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
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Will Justin Haak get the chance to become NYCFC's new No 6 now that Jimmy Sands is in the Bundesliga?
In Ep 19, John and Mark debate whether the team will bring in a new player, or look to fill the gap from within
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In Ep 19, John and Mark debate whether the team will bring in a new player, or look to fill the gap from within
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January 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Will Justin Haak get the chance to become NYCFC's new No 6 now that Jimmy Sands is in the Bundesliga?
In Ep 19, John and Mark debate whether the team will bring in a new player, or look to fill the gap from within
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In Ep 19, John and Mark debate whether the team will bring in a new player, or look to fill the gap from within
🎧: www.hudsonriverblue.com/hudson-river...
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This week's episode, John and Mark chop it up over who were the best – and worst – players on the #NYCFC squad this year
Listen to Episode 18 here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/episode-18-h...
Listen to Episode 18 here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/episode-18-h...
December 19, 2024 at 9:13 PM
This week's episode, John and Mark chop it up over who were the best – and worst – players on the #NYCFC squad this year
Listen to Episode 18 here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/episode-18-h...
Listen to Episode 18 here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/episode-18-h...
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Is this the end of Leagues Cup?
The @PhilaUnion.bsky.social sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
The @PhilaUnion.bsky.social sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
The end of Leagues Cup?
The Philadelphia Union sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Is this the end of Leagues Cup?
The @PhilaUnion.bsky.social sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
The @PhilaUnion.bsky.social sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
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Let's try to guess the next #NYCFC head coach
Who will fill that New York City FC coaching vacancy? We made five totally plausible, semi-educated guesses.
Who will fill that New York City FC coaching vacancy? We made five totally plausible, semi-educated guesses.
Let's try to guess the next NYCFC head coach
Who will fill that New York City FC coaching vacancy? We made five totally plausible, semi-educated guesses.
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December 3, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Let's try to guess the next #NYCFC head coach
Who will fill that New York City FC coaching vacancy? We made five totally plausible, semi-educated guesses.
Who will fill that New York City FC coaching vacancy? We made five totally plausible, semi-educated guesses.
Happy Turkey Trot Day to all those who celebrate #FreshnessGuaranteed
November 28, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Happy Turkey Trot Day to all those who celebrate #FreshnessGuaranteed
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The Nick Cushing era at New York City FC comes to a close
@oliverstrand.bsky.social takes a look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of #NYCFC: The good, the bad, and the ugly ⬇️
@oliverstrand.bsky.social takes a look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of #NYCFC: The good, the bad, and the ugly ⬇️
Analysis: Nick Cushing's legacy at New York City FC
A look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of New York City FC: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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November 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM
The Nick Cushing era at New York City FC comes to a close
@oliverstrand.bsky.social takes a look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of #NYCFC: The good, the bad, and the ugly ⬇️
@oliverstrand.bsky.social takes a look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of #NYCFC: The good, the bad, and the ugly ⬇️
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With the arrival of @sounders-fc.bsky.social the number of #MLS clubs on Bluesky is an even 12
Find all handles here ⬇️
go.bsky.app/7t1pt5k
Find all handles here ⬇️
go.bsky.app/7t1pt5k
November 15, 2024 at 1:51 AM
With the arrival of @sounders-fc.bsky.social the number of #MLS clubs on Bluesky is an even 12
Find all handles here ⬇️
go.bsky.app/7t1pt5k
Find all handles here ⬇️
go.bsky.app/7t1pt5k
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6 #MLS clubs just joined Bluesky - that brings the total up to 11
Welcome:
@charlotte-fc.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@handle.invalid [CF Montréal]
@sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social
(HT to @mlsbox2box.bsky.social's Soccer Club Starter Pack)
Welcome:
@charlotte-fc.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@handle.invalid [CF Montréal]
@sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social
(HT to @mlsbox2box.bsky.social's Soccer Club Starter Pack)
November 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM
6 #MLS clubs just joined Bluesky - that brings the total up to 11
Welcome:
@charlotte-fc.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@handle.invalid [CF Montréal]
@sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social
(HT to @mlsbox2box.bsky.social's Soccer Club Starter Pack)
Welcome:
@charlotte-fc.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social
@handle.invalid [CF Montréal]
@sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social
(HT to @mlsbox2box.bsky.social's Soccer Club Starter Pack)
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2024 MLS Fan Survey from @benwright.bsky.social is good reading:
broadwaysportsmedia.com/2024-mls-fan...
Of special note is #MLS fan *dissatisfaction* with national media + *satisfaction* with independent outlets like us — shoutout to @sounderatheart.com, @massivereport.bsky.social, Blazing Musket
broadwaysportsmedia.com/2024-mls-fan...
Of special note is #MLS fan *dissatisfaction* with national media + *satisfaction* with independent outlets like us — shoutout to @sounderatheart.com, @massivereport.bsky.social, Blazing Musket
November 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM
2024 MLS Fan Survey from @benwright.bsky.social is good reading:
broadwaysportsmedia.com/2024-mls-fan...
Of special note is #MLS fan *dissatisfaction* with national media + *satisfaction* with independent outlets like us — shoutout to @sounderatheart.com, @massivereport.bsky.social, Blazing Musket
broadwaysportsmedia.com/2024-mls-fan...
Of special note is #MLS fan *dissatisfaction* with national media + *satisfaction* with independent outlets like us — shoutout to @sounderatheart.com, @massivereport.bsky.social, Blazing Musket
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We stan Matt Freese here at HRB, but all bias aside WHAT IS UP WITH THE #USMNT SNUB?
Why would Poch call up Zack Steffen (9 GA in two playoff games, -1.49 goals prevented) over Freese (2 GA in three playoff games, 3.32 goals prevented)?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Why would Poch call up Zack Steffen (9 GA in two playoff games, -1.49 goals prevented) over Freese (2 GA in three playoff games, 3.32 goals prevented)?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Matt Freese: NYCFC star goalkeeper snubbed by MLS and USMNT
The Iceman remains criminally underrated despite being New York City FC's best player all season long and in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:08 PM
We stan Matt Freese here at HRB, but all bias aside WHAT IS UP WITH THE #USMNT SNUB?
Why would Poch call up Zack Steffen (9 GA in two playoff games, -1.49 goals prevented) over Freese (2 GA in three playoff games, 3.32 goals prevented)?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Why would Poch call up Zack Steffen (9 GA in two playoff games, -1.49 goals prevented) over Freese (2 GA in three playoff games, 3.32 goals prevented)?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Nick Cushing is good at winning Hudson River Derbies, wrote about it for @hudsonriverblue.bsky.social #NYCFC
www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
Fact: Nick Cushing has the best Hudson River Derby record of *any* #NYCFC head coach, with the most wins, most away wins, most goals scored, best GD, and joint-highest winning %
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
November 13, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Nick Cushing is good at winning Hudson River Derbies, wrote about it for @hudsonriverblue.bsky.social #NYCFC
www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
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Fact: Nick Cushing has the best Hudson River Derby record of *any* #NYCFC head coach, with the most wins, most away wins, most goals scored, best GD, and joint-highest winning %
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
November 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Fact: Nick Cushing has the best Hudson River Derby record of *any* #NYCFC head coach, with the most wins, most away wins, most goals scored, best GD, and joint-highest winning %
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
More here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/a-turning-ti...
The Dept of Government Efficiency needs two co-chairs? 🤔
November 13, 2024 at 2:02 PM
The Dept of Government Efficiency needs two co-chairs? 🤔
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New York City FC defy odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal
#NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincy scoreless, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series — here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the recap ⤵️
#NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincy scoreless, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series — here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the recap ⤵️
New York City defy odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semi
NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincinnati scoreless at TQL Stadium, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series.
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November 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
New York City FC defy odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal
#NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincy scoreless, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series — here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the recap ⤵️
#NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincy scoreless, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series — here's @oliverstrand.bsky.social with the recap ⤵️