Soccer_Rabbi, Mark Asher Goodman
@rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social
Actual rabbi, soccer podcaster and writer. Uses the f-word probably a little too much. Buy my book. https://yourbayit.org/lifelessons/
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Hot Stove Season 2026 for the Colorado Rapids, Reviewed
Who's in? Who's out? Will there be more moves?
#Rapids96
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Who's in? Who's out? Will there be more moves?
#Rapids96
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In theater. So they think they’re at war.
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
In theater. So they think they’re at war.
“In theater.”
They’re saying the quiet part out loud, which is that ICE is an occupation army,
and regards Minnesota as a secessionist state that must be violently dragged back into the union.
They’re saying the quiet part out loud, which is that ICE is an occupation army,
and regards Minnesota as a secessionist state that must be violently dragged back into the union.
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
“In theater.”
They’re saying the quiet part out loud, which is that ICE is an occupation army,
and regards Minnesota as a secessionist state that must be violently dragged back into the union.
They’re saying the quiet part out loud, which is that ICE is an occupation army,
and regards Minnesota as a secessionist state that must be violently dragged back into the union.
As a synagogue professional
I am embarrassed that a shul in Long Island thought inviting their Democrat congressperson
who voted for ICE funding
would be a good idea.
I am embarrassed that a shul in Long Island thought inviting their Democrat congressperson
who voted for ICE funding
would be a good idea.
January 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM
As a synagogue professional
I am embarrassed that a shul in Long Island thought inviting their Democrat congressperson
who voted for ICE funding
would be a good idea.
I am embarrassed that a shul in Long Island thought inviting their Democrat congressperson
who voted for ICE funding
would be a good idea.
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Podcast: Discussing the Cole Bassett Trade
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January 29, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Podcast: Discussing the Cole Bassett Trade
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I don’t read it as Matt Wells ‘didn’t like bassett’
so much as he thought ‘we had too many midfielders and bassett was the most expendable.’
so much as he thought ‘we had too many midfielders and bassett was the most expendable.’
Clearly he did not like Cole Bassett.
I wonder if Cole felt a little too comfortable with his place at the club and Wells wants to get rid of those who feel more untouchable than the manager.
I wonder if Cole felt a little too comfortable with his place at the club and Wells wants to get rid of those who feel more untouchable than the manager.
January 29, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I don’t read it as Matt Wells ‘didn’t like bassett’
so much as he thought ‘we had too many midfielders and bassett was the most expendable.’
so much as he thought ‘we had too many midfielders and bassett was the most expendable.’
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Seems clear the Rapids think they had enough depth at midfield and Cole Bassett was a player they could sell and get better by spending what they got back at other positions.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Seems clear the Rapids think they had enough depth at midfield and Cole Bassett was a player they could sell and get better by spending what they got back at other positions.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
Matt Pollard asked Rapids HC Matt Wells the 'what caused you decide to move on from Cole Bassett?' question.
Two quotes in his reply stand out: “there’s gonna be change here ... you’re gonna feel 2 emotions with me - you’re gonna feel excitement & you’re gonna feel uncomfortable.” /1
#Rapids96
Two quotes in his reply stand out: “there’s gonna be change here ... you’re gonna feel 2 emotions with me - you’re gonna feel excitement & you’re gonna feel uncomfortable.” /1
#Rapids96
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Matt Pollard asked Rapids HC Matt Wells the 'what caused you decide to move on from Cole Bassett?' question.
Two quotes in his reply stand out: “there’s gonna be change here ... you’re gonna feel 2 emotions with me - you’re gonna feel excitement & you’re gonna feel uncomfortable.” /1
#Rapids96
Two quotes in his reply stand out: “there’s gonna be change here ... you’re gonna feel 2 emotions with me - you’re gonna feel excitement & you’re gonna feel uncomfortable.” /1
#Rapids96
Every so often someone accidentally has the AI assistant transcribe the evening Zoom minyan.
The conclusion it came to was mostly correct, except it thinks we might be speaking Turkish and that we conclude services with something called 'Yeh Shalom.'
The conclusion it came to was mostly correct, except it thinks we might be speaking Turkish and that we conclude services with something called 'Yeh Shalom.'
January 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Every so often someone accidentally has the AI assistant transcribe the evening Zoom minyan.
The conclusion it came to was mostly correct, except it thinks we might be speaking Turkish and that we conclude services with something called 'Yeh Shalom.'
The conclusion it came to was mostly correct, except it thinks we might be speaking Turkish and that we conclude services with something called 'Yeh Shalom.'
Thank you.
In addition, remember that your Jewish friends follow the legalism of the Pharisees to this day. Please be respectful of our religion 365 days a year, and not just international Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In addition, remember that your Jewish friends follow the legalism of the Pharisees to this day. Please be respectful of our religion 365 days a year, and not just international Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Yesterday, a social media post included a reference to Holocaust Memorial Day which was unsuitable for which we apologise. The URC has marked Holocaust Memorial Day for many years and is a member of many interfaith dialogues. We deeply regret any distress caused.
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Thank you.
In addition, remember that your Jewish friends follow the legalism of the Pharisees to this day. Please be respectful of our religion 365 days a year, and not just international Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In addition, remember that your Jewish friends follow the legalism of the Pharisees to this day. Please be respectful of our religion 365 days a year, and not just international Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The United Reformed Church post castigating Pharisees and Sadducees “for their legalism”
has been removed after getting dunked on by hundreds of folks on bluesky. Good work kids.
has been removed after getting dunked on by hundreds of folks on bluesky. Good work kids.
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The United Reformed Church post castigating Pharisees and Sadducees “for their legalism”
has been removed after getting dunked on by hundreds of folks on bluesky. Good work kids.
has been removed after getting dunked on by hundreds of folks on bluesky. Good work kids.
A night of firsts for Croix Bethune and Ayo Oke 🙏
Ayo's first assist in her USWNT debut and Croix's first goal for country!
🎥 USWNT
Ayo's first assist in her USWNT debut and Croix's first goal for country!
🎥 USWNT
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Corner of Vin Scully and Stadium Way, Dodger Stadium.
January 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Corner of Vin Scully and Stadium Way, Dodger Stadium.
My grandmother survived the Holocaust by hiding.
Immigrants are hiding to survive. It is a completely legitimate analogy.
Spare me your pearl clutching, shut the fuck up, get out there, and protest the injustice.
Immigrants are hiding to survive. It is a completely legitimate analogy.
Spare me your pearl clutching, shut the fuck up, get out there, and protest the injustice.
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
My grandmother survived the Holocaust by hiding.
Immigrants are hiding to survive. It is a completely legitimate analogy.
Spare me your pearl clutching, shut the fuck up, get out there, and protest the injustice.
Immigrants are hiding to survive. It is a completely legitimate analogy.
Spare me your pearl clutching, shut the fuck up, get out there, and protest the injustice.
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Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers:
- Reacting to the shock report
- Rapids Math ain’t math-ing
- Cole’s legacy and what comes next for Matt Wells
- Revenge Tour at the home opener???
burgundywave.com/2026/01/27/c...
- Reacting to the shock report
- Rapids Math ain’t math-ing
- Cole’s legacy and what comes next for Matt Wells
- Revenge Tour at the home opener???
burgundywave.com/2026/01/27/c...
January 28, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers:
- Reacting to the shock report
- Rapids Math ain’t math-ing
- Cole’s legacy and what comes next for Matt Wells
- Revenge Tour at the home opener???
burgundywave.com/2026/01/27/c...
- Reacting to the shock report
- Rapids Math ain’t math-ing
- Cole’s legacy and what comes next for Matt Wells
- Revenge Tour at the home opener???
burgundywave.com/2026/01/27/c...
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Cole Bassett emergency pod confirmed. Send us your questions. #AskHTHL
Emergency pod?????
Can confirm Tom Bogert's reporting. Cole Bassett likely leaving Colorado Rapids for Portland Timbers. $2.65 million cash transfer, incentives up to $3.7 million. Sell on clause. Shocked at the valuation. Wonder whether he wanted out. Between this and Sealy, this offseason better work Padraig.
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Cole Bassett emergency pod confirmed. Send us your questions. #AskHTHL
Intrepid Spinach DEMANDS that I GIVE TAKES as a purported INSIDER REPORTER.
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Intrepid Spinach DEMANDS that I GIVE TAKES as a purported INSIDER REPORTER.
#Rapids96 posted a video on insta 4 days ago called ‘Homegrown connection’ featuring Bassett, Darren Yapi, Jackson Travis and others.
So this move was somewhat out of the blue I gather.
So this move was somewhat out of the blue I gather.
January 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM
#Rapids96 posted a video on insta 4 days ago called ‘Homegrown connection’ featuring Bassett, Darren Yapi, Jackson Travis and others.
So this move was somewhat out of the blue I gather.
So this move was somewhat out of the blue I gather.
Rapids fans are at DEFCON 1 right now.
Just totally flummoxed with what this team’s plan is.
Just totally flummoxed with what this team’s plan is.
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Rapids fans are at DEFCON 1 right now.
Just totally flummoxed with what this team’s plan is.
Just totally flummoxed with what this team’s plan is.
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Ladies and gentlemen, your 2028 Sacramento Rapids
gotta keep it generic for when we change identities, for some reason, in a few years.
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2028 Sacramento Rapids
I wonder if Cole was pushing for a move again because he thought the team was going nowhere.
Ironically, imho, without him, they’re really going nowhere.
Ironically, imho, without him, they’re really going nowhere.
The best Homegrown in club history & the player who would always speak his mind with where the organization had to grow & keep adding … is gone in a flash.
Cole was the foundational piece for this team. Absolutely shocking.
Cole was the foundational piece for this team. Absolutely shocking.
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: The Portland Timbers are finalizing deal to sign American midfielder Cole Bassett from the Colorado Rapids, per sources.
Rapids to receive $2.65m + add-ons to take total potential fee to $3.7m. Club retains sell-on %.
Big addition for Timbers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Rapids to receive $2.65m + add-ons to take total potential fee to $3.7m. Club retains sell-on %.
Big addition for Timbers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 28, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I wonder if Cole was pushing for a move again because he thought the team was going nowhere.
Ironically, imho, without him, they’re really going nowhere.
Ironically, imho, without him, they’re really going nowhere.
Matt and Pollard and me rn
January 28, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Matt and Pollard and me rn
Does it occur to these guys to maybe not directly insult Judaism and promote supercessionist Christianity *ever*,
but *particularly* on Holocaust Remembrance Day?
but *particularly* on Holocaust Remembrance Day?
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Does it occur to these guys to maybe not directly insult Judaism and promote supercessionist Christianity *ever*,
but *particularly* on Holocaust Remembrance Day?
but *particularly* on Holocaust Remembrance Day?
Those of us who remember Sepp Blatter know that he’s a greedy selfish corrupt jerk
and his enthusiasm for a fan boycott is 100% motivated simply hoping his successor Gianni Infantino fails.
and his enthusiasm for a fan boycott is 100% motivated simply hoping his successor Gianni Infantino fails.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad. n.pr/4t3yQtH
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Those of us who remember Sepp Blatter know that he’s a greedy selfish corrupt jerk
and his enthusiasm for a fan boycott is 100% motivated simply hoping his successor Gianni Infantino fails.
and his enthusiasm for a fan boycott is 100% motivated simply hoping his successor Gianni Infantino fails.
I dug one car out of the snow just now.
Theres also an 18-wheeler down the block thats been stuck for three hours.
Pro tip: if you have rear-wheel drive, today’s the day to walk to work.
Theres also an 18-wheeler down the block thats been stuck for three hours.
Pro tip: if you have rear-wheel drive, today’s the day to walk to work.
Yesterday in Squirrel Hill was a lot of binge watching shows
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I dug one car out of the snow just now.
Theres also an 18-wheeler down the block thats been stuck for three hours.
Pro tip: if you have rear-wheel drive, today’s the day to walk to work.
Theres also an 18-wheeler down the block thats been stuck for three hours.
Pro tip: if you have rear-wheel drive, today’s the day to walk to work.
Yesterday in Squirrel Hill was a lot of binge watching shows
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Yesterday in Squirrel Hill was a lot of binge watching shows
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.
while glancing out the window to see a car after car try and drive up a 5% incline hill with a foot of packed snow.
News flash: most got stuck.