Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie.com
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Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie.com
· Oct 20
During the last #AllForCITY watchalong of 2024, I basically talked myself into basically emancipating from Twitter on Nov. 14.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
MY 2026 PLANS! (so far)
So many games to see in 2026, which means there are so many places I'd like to be!
Whether it's at home in St. Louis or venturing into new wilds, deserts, or just simply brand new clubs, here's what's in store in 2026!
youtu.be/qbnJR6yW7mM
So many games to see in 2026, which means there are so many places I'd like to be!
Whether it's at home in St. Louis or venturing into new wilds, deserts, or just simply brand new clubs, here's what's in store in 2026!
youtu.be/qbnJR6yW7mM
Here's My USL And Non-League Plans For 2026 (So Far)
YouTube video by Soccer Zombie
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
MY 2026 PLANS! (so far)
So many games to see in 2026, which means there are so many places I'd like to be!
Whether it's at home in St. Louis or venturing into new wilds, deserts, or just simply brand new clubs, here's what's in store in 2026!
youtu.be/qbnJR6yW7mM
So many games to see in 2026, which means there are so many places I'd like to be!
Whether it's at home in St. Louis or venturing into new wilds, deserts, or just simply brand new clubs, here's what's in store in 2026!
youtu.be/qbnJR6yW7mM
So I have a 2026 planning video uploaded and ready to post but it's already outdated slightly because @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social's schedule came out today and it looks like I might be going there in July.
Do I publish still?
Do I publish still?
February 12, 2026 at 2:55 AM
So I have a 2026 planning video uploaded and ready to post but it's already outdated slightly because @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social's schedule came out today and it looks like I might be going there in July.
Do I publish still?
Do I publish still?
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Thank You to everyone who made it out to Pats tonight! Thank you to everyone who watched on stream! Thank you @jxclem.bsky.social and @soccerzombie.com for being awesome cohosts! Have a great night everyone!
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Thank You to everyone who made it out to Pats tonight! Thank you to everyone who watched on stream! Thank you @jxclem.bsky.social and @soccerzombie.com for being awesome cohosts! Have a great night everyone!
TONIGHT!
@redsmokerising.bsky.social goes LIVE from The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown at 8 p.m.!
Today's #STLRising agenda:
⚽️A first look at the new #AllForCITY away kit
⚽️Signing injury-prone CBs to replace injury-prone CBs
⚽️Live Q&A!
If you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
@redsmokerising.bsky.social goes LIVE from The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown at 8 p.m.!
Today's #STLRising agenda:
⚽️A first look at the new #AllForCITY away kit
⚽️Signing injury-prone CBs to replace injury-prone CBs
⚽️Live Q&A!
If you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
TONIGHT!
@redsmokerising.bsky.social goes LIVE from The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown at 8 p.m.!
Today's #STLRising agenda:
⚽️A first look at the new #AllForCITY away kit
⚽️Signing injury-prone CBs to replace injury-prone CBs
⚽️Live Q&A!
If you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
@redsmokerising.bsky.social goes LIVE from The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown at 8 p.m.!
Today's #STLRising agenda:
⚽️A first look at the new #AllForCITY away kit
⚽️Signing injury-prone CBs to replace injury-prone CBs
⚽️Live Q&A!
If you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
FREE STICKERS TUESDAY NIGHT!
Who wants a free @redsmokerising.bsky.social and/or SZ sticker?! Join us at The Pat Connolly Tavern Tuesday night at 8p and we'll give you one or both!
Can't join us? Here's the live link: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
#STLRising #AllforCITY
Who wants a free @redsmokerising.bsky.social and/or SZ sticker?! Join us at The Pat Connolly Tavern Tuesday night at 8p and we'll give you one or both!
Can't join us? Here's the live link: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
#STLRising #AllforCITY
February 10, 2026 at 4:31 AM
FREE STICKERS TUESDAY NIGHT!
Who wants a free @redsmokerising.bsky.social and/or SZ sticker?! Join us at The Pat Connolly Tavern Tuesday night at 8p and we'll give you one or both!
Can't join us? Here's the live link: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
#STLRising #AllforCITY
Who wants a free @redsmokerising.bsky.social and/or SZ sticker?! Join us at The Pat Connolly Tavern Tuesday night at 8p and we'll give you one or both!
Can't join us? Here's the live link: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
#STLRising #AllforCITY
Reposted by Tom Franklin
Sources 🚨 #CanMNT center-back Lukas MacNaughton has impressed on trial at St. Louis City SC over the last few days.
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Sources 🚨 #CanMNT center-back Lukas MacNaughton has impressed on trial at St. Louis City SC over the last few days.
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
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We had 12 incredible entries, but there can only be one winner! Introducing the 2026 Omaha Parliament scarf, designed by Katherine Rzonca! Preorders are NOW open until February 16th— get yours here: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
February 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We had 12 incredible entries, but there can only be one winner! Introducing the 2026 Omaha Parliament scarf, designed by Katherine Rzonca! Preorders are NOW open until February 16th— get yours here: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
might get silly and post a SZ video this week I dunno
February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
might get silly and post a SZ video this week I dunno
#STLRising apparently means a rising number of front office personnel for #AllForCITY.
Sources: St. Louis City to name Ally Mackay assistant sporting director.
Previous CSO of D.C. United. Before that was in Nashville front office from before expansion season. Nashville created great foundation and quick success.
Mackay joins Corey Wray’s staff
Previous CSO of D.C. United. Before that was in Nashville front office from before expansion season. Nashville created great foundation and quick success.
Mackay joins Corey Wray’s staff
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
#STLRising apparently means a rising number of front office personnel for #AllForCITY.
Reposted by Tom Franklin
Listening to the gaffer, it sounds like we'll see extended shifts in the weekend games. Also an interesting but not surprising perspective on the current situation at the 9. #AllForCITY
#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet spoke to the media on Monday. He reflected on the positive start to the preseason, shed some light on how they will approach the games in California and discussed the need for a potential addition in the attack.
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Listening to the gaffer, it sounds like we'll see extended shifts in the weekend games. Also an interesting but not surprising perspective on the current situation at the 9. #AllForCITY
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SAVE THE DATE!
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Red Smoke Rising goes LIVE next Tuesday, February 10th at Pat Connolly Tavern! Join us in person, on the @stlsoccernews.com YouTube, or the Red Smoke Rising X!
#STLRising #AllForCITY #dogtownstl @jxclem.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com @stljakeh.com
Dante Polvara is #AllForCITY!
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
January 31, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Dante Polvara is #AllForCITY!
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
@soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster?
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising
Reposted by Tom Franklin
Who is Mamadou Mbacke Fall?
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Who is Mamadou Mbacke Fall?
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
@jxclem.bsky.social dished out all the details on Tuesday night's Red Smoke Rising!
Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
#STLRising #AllForCITY #barçaathletic
Reposted by Tom Franklin
It's St. Louis week for the Midwest Premier League! 314 SC makes the move to join the rapidly growing list of local teams in the MWPL! #STLSoccer
⚽ 314 SC is coming to the MWPL!
The St. Louis-based club joins the Midwest Premier League, bringing passion, player development, and community-driven soccer to one of the Midwest’s top platforms.
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/29/m...
#MidwestGrown
The St. Louis-based club joins the Midwest Premier League, bringing passion, player development, and community-driven soccer to one of the Midwest’s top platforms.
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/29/m...
#MidwestGrown
January 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
It's St. Louis week for the Midwest Premier League! 314 SC makes the move to join the rapidly growing list of local teams in the MWPL! #STLSoccer
Reposted by Tom Franklin
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea.
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer.
It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026.
Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Reposted by Tom Franklin
The Midwest Premier League is proud to welcome St. Louis Fusion FC to the league! ⚽️
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The Midwest Premier League is proud to welcome St. Louis Fusion FC to the league! ⚽️
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
www.midwestpl.com/2026/01/28/m...
#MidwestGrown
Reposted by Tom Franklin
One shot. One opportunity.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
January 27, 2026 at 11:39 PM
One shot. One opportunity.
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
BOHFS St. Louis hosts Union Omaha in the US Open Cup, March 18th, LIVE on the Golazo Network via Paramount+.
Who wants it more?
#MidwestGrown
Reposted by Tom Franklin
Union Omaha traveling to St. Charles, MO to take on BOHFS St. Louis on 18 March at 7 pm CT. This team knocked Omaha Street out of qualifying and took down USOC regular Chicago House to earn the right to host the Owls.
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Union Omaha traveling to St. Charles, MO to take on BOHFS St. Louis on 18 March at 7 pm CT. This team knocked Omaha Street out of qualifying and took down USOC regular Chicago House to earn the right to host the Owls.
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
And if you head down to the match, say hi to @soccerzombie.com!
Reposted by Tom Franklin
🇧🇷 Sources: St. Louis City is finalizing a deal to sign left back Rafael Santos.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
🇧🇷 Sources: St. Louis City is finalizing a deal to sign left back Rafael Santos.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
Santos, 27, ended last season with the Colorado Rapids. Spent several seasons with Orlando City. Has made 82 regular season appearances between the two clubs.
Reposted by Tom Franklin
A photo of Jonny, taken by Jake Wendel during the 2025 @stlcitysc.com season, has been nominated for a soccer photo of the year award. Click the link to vote for Jake's pic of Jonny! #AllforCity
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A photo of Jonny, taken by Jake Wendel during the 2025 @stlcitysc.com season, has been nominated for a soccer photo of the year award. Click the link to vote for Jake's pic of Jonny! #AllforCity
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
tinyurl.com/5d75d9pk
Reposted by Tom Franklin
#AllForCITY2 will play Indy Eleven on 2/20 in a preseason friendly.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
#AllForCITY2 will play Indy Eleven on 2/20 in a preseason friendly.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
I believe this will be the first time they’ve played Indy Eleven since the USOC Match in 2022.
This is why you always keep a spare Fall handy. #STLRising #AllForCITY
Yoann Damet told reporters today that both Fallou Fall and Tomáš Ostrák are going to miss the preseason and are doubts for the opener on 2/21 due to injury. #AllForCITY
January 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
This is why you always keep a spare Fall handy. #STLRising #AllForCITY
Have to wonder if this is #STLRising wanting to cash in on Klauss with a year left, Klauss having a falling out with the organization somehow, or something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
🟡🚨 BREAKING: LA Galaxy in talks to acquire St. Louis City DP forward Joao Klauss, per sources.
Deal would be a cash trade around $2m.
Not done yet, still details to sort + green light from player needed, but talks ongoing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Deal would be a cash trade around $2m.
Not done yet, still details to sort + green light from player needed, but talks ongoing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
LA Galaxy in talks with St. Louis City over Klauss trade: Sources
The pending move continues a busy offseason for the Galaxy and would open up a DP spot for St. Louis
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Have to wonder if this is #STLRising wanting to cash in on Klauss with a year left, Klauss having a falling out with the organization somehow, or something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Without a replacement at striker, not sure this makes the most sense for #AllForCITY unless there's something else going on.
Reposted by Tom Franklin
No, you didn't miss an episode of Red Smoke Rising. We had a planned off week as we're still working up to full fitness during the preseason! We'll be back next week! Catch us on Tuesday, January 27th at a special time of 8 p.m.!
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
No, you didn't miss an episode of Red Smoke Rising. We had a planned off week as we're still working up to full fitness during the preseason! We'll be back next week! Catch us on Tuesday, January 27th at a special time of 8 p.m.!