Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
St. Pete, Florida. Broken by watching and yapping about soccer. Too much time on my hands. Design Nerd.
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
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Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Back in 2018, my new drug was putting that sexy saxophone crescendo from "Baker Street" over highlights. Time to bring my favorites here. 🎷 Sound ON. 🔊
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
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Absolutely insane goal in insane conditions in the CPL final. Absurd.
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Absolutely insane goal in insane conditions in the CPL final. Absurd.
[youth pastor voice] “you know, there was *another* ‘unc’ they said was ‘buns’…”
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
[youth pastor voice] “you know, there was *another* ‘unc’ they said was ‘buns’…”
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Remember to always root against Chicago House and their bigoted, scam-artist owner, Laurence Girard.
investinfruitstreet.github.io
investinfruitstreet.github.io
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Remember to always root against Chicago House and their bigoted, scam-artist owner, Laurence Girard.
investinfruitstreet.github.io
investinfruitstreet.github.io
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📈Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings📉
We took some time away just like the team, so here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 10!
The changes reflect both weeks combined since the last update two weeks ago.
#EnergizeTheBay
We took some time away just like the team, so here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 10!
The changes reflect both weeks combined since the last update two weeks ago.
#EnergizeTheBay
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
📈Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings📉
We took some time away just like the team, so here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 10!
The changes reflect both weeks combined since the last update two weeks ago.
#EnergizeTheBay
We took some time away just like the team, so here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 10!
The changes reflect both weeks combined since the last update two weeks ago.
#EnergizeTheBay
Psyched to keep Lewis and Guillen as a core continuity of the Rowdies soul. But looks like we’ll see significant turnover for Dom’s first full year in charge.
Curious if Cristian Ortiz comes back from his loan to Crew 2. Still only 18. 4 goals, 1 assist in 26 appearances (1,129 minutes).
Curious if Cristian Ortiz comes back from his loan to Crew 2. Still only 18. 4 goals, 1 assist in 26 appearances (1,129 minutes).
First wave of roster announcements are out!
Six players from this year’s squad are currently under contract for the 2026 season. They are: Luis Alvarez, Robert Castellanos, Aaron Guillen, Lewis Hilton, Endri Mustali, and Laurence Wyke.
As expected Paul Marie, Woobz, and Sharp loans are over
Six players from this year’s squad are currently under contract for the 2026 season. They are: Luis Alvarez, Robert Castellanos, Aaron Guillen, Lewis Hilton, Endri Mustali, and Laurence Wyke.
As expected Paul Marie, Woobz, and Sharp loans are over
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Psyched to keep Lewis and Guillen as a core continuity of the Rowdies soul. But looks like we’ll see significant turnover for Dom’s first full year in charge.
Curious if Cristian Ortiz comes back from his loan to Crew 2. Still only 18. 4 goals, 1 assist in 26 appearances (1,129 minutes).
Curious if Cristian Ortiz comes back from his loan to Crew 2. Still only 18. 4 goals, 1 assist in 26 appearances (1,129 minutes).
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Today, the Rowdies provide an initial roster update as preparations begin for the 2026 season.
🗞️ bit.ly/3XhoFDa
🗞️ bit.ly/3XhoFDa
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Today, the Rowdies provide an initial roster update as preparations begin for the 2026 season.
🗞️ bit.ly/3XhoFDa
🗞️ bit.ly/3XhoFDa
“We have certain things in common.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“We have certain things in common.”
Once again, they have rebuffed my suggestion of the “New York Fighting Yuki Tsunodas”
New York Red Bulls seem to be officially switching to Red Bull New York. It’s been named this internally for years. Look at #RBNY. I think they tried this back in 06 and it failed.
Much like Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Arena I don’t think everyone will switch.
@seeingredny.bsky.social
Much like Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Arena I don’t think everyone will switch.
@seeingredny.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Once again, they have rebuffed my suggestion of the “New York Fighting Yuki Tsunodas”
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For the old school USL fans.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For the old school USL fans.
oh my god just make out already
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
oh my god just make out already
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To be awarded by Infantino in Washington, DC … 🤔 🙄
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To be awarded by Infantino in Washington, DC … 🤔 🙄
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North Carolina is going on hiatus with the loose promise of a D1 return, a decision with huge ramifications for the rest of the USL.
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
North Carolina FC’s hiatus exposes the cracks beneath the USL’s expressed ambition
While USL arms itself for a push towards creating a top men’s league and adding promotion and relegation, it’s clear more work is needed.
www.backheeled.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
North Carolina is going on hiatus with the loose promise of a D1 return, a decision with huge ramifications for the rest of the USL.
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
Man the reply guys on both sides of the pro/rel debate are the biggest losers lol
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Man the reply guys on both sides of the pro/rel debate are the biggest losers lol
I saw this pic on WNBA Reddit and I have been laughing about this box-out for about 15 minutes straight
Thanks for the pics.
This is one of my favorite WNBA pics. Margo Dydek and Becky Hammon. This is from the local paper after the Liberty lost to the Sun.
This is one of my favorite WNBA pics. Margo Dydek and Becky Hammon. This is from the local paper after the Liberty lost to the Sun.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I saw this pic on WNBA Reddit and I have been laughing about this box-out for about 15 minutes straight
On the Tenth Day, He created the Europa League anthem and hence declared, “we are so back.”
On the Ninth Day, God created the Champions League Anthem, and then he sighed and realized that he was not perfect, because that thing is pompous and annoying as shit.
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
On the Tenth Day, He created the Europa League anthem and hence declared, “we are so back.”
Tampa Bay Rowdies:
November 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tampa Bay Rowdies:
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2009 #NASL promo scarf status update.
Only 4/11 teams hanging on, 3 of those in #MLS. Of the living, only Vancouver & TB still carry the same club name (TB of course had to spend 2 years as "FC Tampa Bay" due to IP issues).
TB is the sole lower division survivor from this period.
#USL
Only 4/11 teams hanging on, 3 of those in #MLS. Of the living, only Vancouver & TB still carry the same club name (TB of course had to spend 2 years as "FC Tampa Bay" due to IP issues).
TB is the sole lower division survivor from this period.
#USL
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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it really sucks to see the NWSL catapulted into the culture wars but it also feels like a huge sign that the league's strategy of staying quiet and hoping it all goes away doesn't work, both in terms of staying out of hot-button territory & ensuring players' environments are as safe as possible
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
it really sucks to see the NWSL catapulted into the culture wars but it also feels like a huge sign that the league's strategy of staying quiet and hoping it all goes away doesn't work, both in terms of staying out of hot-button territory & ensuring players' environments are as safe as possible
With all sorts of empathy for North Carolina FC people, it’s been some hell of a ride
- Traffic Sports
- Post Traffic on the brink of collapse needing league help
- Malik
- Bad rebrand (imo)
- Hop from NASL to USL
- Bid for MLS
- Downtown stadium collapses
- Self relegate
- Self promote
- Hiatus
- Traffic Sports
- Post Traffic on the brink of collapse needing league help
- Malik
- Bad rebrand (imo)
- Hop from NASL to USL
- Bid for MLS
- Downtown stadium collapses
- Self relegate
- Self promote
- Hiatus
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
With all sorts of empathy for North Carolina FC people, it’s been some hell of a ride
- Traffic Sports
- Post Traffic on the brink of collapse needing league help
- Malik
- Bad rebrand (imo)
- Hop from NASL to USL
- Bid for MLS
- Downtown stadium collapses
- Self relegate
- Self promote
- Hiatus
- Traffic Sports
- Post Traffic on the brink of collapse needing league help
- Malik
- Bad rebrand (imo)
- Hop from NASL to USL
- Bid for MLS
- Downtown stadium collapses
- Self relegate
- Self promote
- Hiatus
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Woke up today to the news
November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Woke up today to the news
It’s a good thing we have this nice cozy closed system that protects ALL of us from the economic perils of–
BREAKING: USL Championship side North Carolina FC informs players they will not be fielding a team in 2026, per sources.
NCFC have a playoff game on Saturday. Sources expect club will finish playoff run.
Players with contracts now end after two months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NCFC have a playoff game on Saturday. Sources expect club will finish playoff run.
Players with contracts now end after two months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
USL club North Carolina FC tells players it won't field a team in 2026
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It’s a good thing we have this nice cozy closed system that protects ALL of us from the economic perils of–
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Messi still hasn't played a game at Audi Field yet through 3 years but we're going to move a game to Baltimore That He Surely Will Now Play
and that's on top of the middle finger to the home supporters at a time when they have wrecked any buy in they had left
and that's on top of the middle finger to the home supporters at a time when they have wrecked any buy in they had left
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Bank Stadium for 2026 match.
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Stadium for 2026 match
With Lionel Messi’s contract extension with Inter Miami cementing his Major League Soccer future, teams around the league are continuing to look for ways to profit from his visits.
sports.yahoo.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Messi still hasn't played a game at Audi Field yet through 3 years but we're going to move a game to Baltimore That He Surely Will Now Play
and that's on top of the middle finger to the home supporters at a time when they have wrecked any buy in they had left
and that's on top of the middle finger to the home supporters at a time when they have wrecked any buy in they had left
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Spoke to Paul McDonough about the USL's hiring of Tony Scholes, the Premier League's director of football, to lead its planned Division One league: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
USL hires Premier League director of football for exec role: ‘He can have a really big impact’
Tony Scholes will move from the UK to the US after the 2025-26 season, taking charge of a still-unnamed league with no announced teams.
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Spoke to Paul McDonough about the USL's hiring of Tony Scholes, the Premier League's director of football, to lead its planned Division One league: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Looking like a true, Massive Club. #COYR @asromaoficial.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Looking like a true, Massive Club. #COYR @asromaoficial.bsky.social
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Chief football officer Tony Scholes is leaving the Premier League to join USL as president of its new first division league and help to bring promotion and relegation to the USL and American soccer.
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
USL tabs Premier League chief Tony Scholes to run new first division: Sources
USL is launching a new first-division league in 2028, and it's turning to an experienced Premier League leader to run it
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Chief football officer Tony Scholes is leaving the Premier League to join USL as president of its new first division league and help to bring promotion and relegation to the USL and American soccer.
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...