Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie.com
Footy YouTuber📺 | Copa90 Contributor | Red Smoke Rising host | Fan Built STL Director of Comms | Various PA | Part-owner Real Oviedo/Finn Harps | #YNWA / #LFC | #DRFC | Chubby but effective | Biz: soccerzombiestl@gmail.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.
Red smoke in the app > getting an Akil Watts signed ball in the #AllForCITY mystery box.
Happy Boxing Day to those who celebrate.
Would be a nice present to see some red smoke from #AllForCITY as part of the festivities.
Would be a nice present to see some red smoke from #AllForCITY as part of the festivities.
December 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Red smoke in the app > getting an Akil Watts signed ball in the #AllForCITY mystery box.
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LP, LP, ➜, LK, HP. I went back redid my Homer Akuma. This time with synched mouth and tweaks.
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
LP, LP, ➜, LK, HP. I went back redid my Homer Akuma. This time with synched mouth and tweaks.
🎄Merry Christmas!🎄
Even though life threw challenges at me I wasn't expecting, it was still a pretty solid year with plenty to be thankful for.
I've built something here and look forward to building upon it in 2026.
Even though life threw challenges at me I wasn't expecting, it was still a pretty solid year with plenty to be thankful for.
I've built something here and look forward to building upon it in 2026.
This time 2 years ago, I started working on my first Soccer Zombie video. (It sucked)
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🎄Merry Christmas!🎄
Even though life threw challenges at me I wasn't expecting, it was still a pretty solid year with plenty to be thankful for.
I've built something here and look forward to building upon it in 2026.
Even though life threw challenges at me I wasn't expecting, it was still a pretty solid year with plenty to be thankful for.
I've built something here and look forward to building upon it in 2026.
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Very important message from Tom here that doesnt get said enough.
If you feel like you are alone, we want you to know you are not.
If you feel like you are alone, we want you to know you are not.
Many get to spend the holidays with loved ones. But this goes out to the rest of us.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
December 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Very important message from Tom here that doesnt get said enough.
If you feel like you are alone, we want you to know you are not.
If you feel like you are alone, we want you to know you are not.
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As the year winds down, we’re grateful for everyone who’s helped build this club—whether you joined us early, found us recently, or are still finding your way.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, we’re building one—together.
Here’s to community, connection, and what’s ahead.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, we’re building one—together.
Here’s to community, connection, and what’s ahead.
December 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
As the year winds down, we’re grateful for everyone who’s helped build this club—whether you joined us early, found us recently, or are still finding your way.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, we’re building one—together.
Here’s to community, connection, and what’s ahead.
If you’re looking for a place to belong, we’re building one—together.
Here’s to community, connection, and what’s ahead.
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Many get to spend the holidays with loved ones. But this goes out to the rest of us.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
December 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Many get to spend the holidays with loved ones. But this goes out to the rest of us.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
Many get to spend the holidays with loved ones. But this goes out to the rest of us.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
December 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Many get to spend the holidays with loved ones. But this goes out to the rest of us.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
This wasn't easy to make because this hits hard for me, but feeling hopelessly alone is 10 times harder.
If this helps even ONE person, then it'll be worth whatever dignity I shed making it.
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Christmas came early for us #AllForCITY addicts. @chatcitytactics.bsky.social dropped his newest piece. Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/chatcity...
open.substack.com/pub/chatcity...
WWMD - The Additions
Merry Christmas, ya filthy rats.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Christmas came early for us #AllForCITY addicts. @chatcitytactics.bsky.social dropped his newest piece. Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/chatcity...
open.substack.com/pub/chatcity...
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WIth Christmas Eve upon us, we get one final chance to file our wish lists. Here are our #AllForCITY wishlists for Christmas and beyond. What's on your wish list?
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
WIth Christmas Eve upon us, we get one final chance to file our wish lists. Here are our #AllForCITY wishlists for Christmas and beyond. What's on your wish list?
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Rasmus Alm is back in Sweden and signed a three-year deal with Orgryte IS, which just earned promotion back to the first division.
oisfotboll.se/2025/12/24/r...
oisfotboll.se/2025/12/24/r...
Rasmus Alm klar för ÖIS - ÖIS Fotboll
Rödblått fortsätter att stärka truppen inför den allsvenska återkomsten 2026. Senaste tillskottet är Rasmus Alm, som hämtas in från MLS-klubben St. Louis City SC. Många minns Rasmus från åren i IF Elf...
oisfotboll.se
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Rasmus Alm is back in Sweden and signed a three-year deal with Orgryte IS, which just earned promotion back to the first division.
oisfotboll.se/2025/12/24/r...
oisfotboll.se/2025/12/24/r...
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Soccer Player Qualifies For NWSL HIP Designation By Having, "Really Cool Tik Tok Video"
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...
Soccer Player Qualifies For NWSL HIP Designation By Having, "Really Cool Tik Tok Video" — The Nutmeg News
UNITED STATES - An unnamed international soccer player reportedly qualified for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) High impact Player (HIP) designation (designation) by having a, “really cool T...
www.thenutmegnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Soccer Player Qualifies For NWSL HIP Designation By Having, "Really Cool Tik Tok Video"
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...
What is a "SportsPro Media"?
this is so stupid
December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What is a "SportsPro Media"?
To all you St. Louis fans who claim to be a part of "Chiefs Kingdom":
This is now two NFL teams the Hunts have driven away from Missouri for personal benefit.
Tell me why you think they give a single solitary shit about you, and why you think the Chiefs are worth your time.
This is now two NFL teams the Hunts have driven away from Missouri for personal benefit.
Tell me why you think they give a single solitary shit about you, and why you think the Chiefs are worth your time.
December 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
To all you St. Louis fans who claim to be a part of "Chiefs Kingdom":
This is now two NFL teams the Hunts have driven away from Missouri for personal benefit.
Tell me why you think they give a single solitary shit about you, and why you think the Chiefs are worth your time.
This is now two NFL teams the Hunts have driven away from Missouri for personal benefit.
Tell me why you think they give a single solitary shit about you, and why you think the Chiefs are worth your time.
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This time 2 years ago, I started working on my first Soccer Zombie video. (It sucked)
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This time 2 years ago, I started working on my first Soccer Zombie video. (It sucked)
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
This time 2 years ago, I started working on my first Soccer Zombie video. (It sucked)
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This time 2 years ago, I started working on my first Soccer Zombie video. (It sucked)
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
As we approach a time of reflection, I'm looking back at my 2025 journey.
Copa90. 4 US corners. Non-League. #AllForCITY anguish. #FCTulsa triumph. And the other videos that defined me.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Reposted by Tom Franklin
One of the hottest subjects around #AllForCITY continues to be the future of former interim Manager David Critchley. Sporting Director Corey Wray praised the work Critch last night on KMOV but said the conversation with the former gaffer is ongoing.
December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
One of the hottest subjects around #AllForCITY continues to be the future of former interim Manager David Critchley. Sporting Director Corey Wray praised the work Critch last night on KMOV but said the conversation with the former gaffer is ongoing.
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#AllForCITY Sporting Director appeared on KMOV last night and reiterated the need for the club to improve, beyond the on pitch product. Combined with comments from Damet's introductory presser; it becomes clear Wray is hoping to build short term success and a long term foundation simultaneously.
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#AllForCITY Sporting Director appeared on KMOV last night and reiterated the need for the club to improve, beyond the on pitch product. Combined with comments from Damet's introductory presser; it becomes clear Wray is hoping to build short term success and a long term foundation simultaneously.
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Grades are in from Paul Harvey for the MLS #SuperDraft! #AllForCITY scored one of the top draft classes according to his analysis.
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Grades are in from Paul Harvey for the MLS #SuperDraft! #AllForCITY scored one of the top draft classes according to his analysis.
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
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Introducing "This Is My Club!" A new series on my YouTube channel where I explore the world of non-league soccer in America, through the people that are making it happen!
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
Introducing "This Is My Club!" #mwpl #usl2 #tloc #nonleague @mtn2seafc
YouTube video by Soccer Zombie
youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Introducing "This Is My Club!" A new series on my YouTube channel where I explore the world of non-league soccer in America, through the people that are making it happen!
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
There are great pains being taken to ensure I give as little of a fuck as possible about a tournament I should be jumping out of my skin for.
December 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
There are great pains being taken to ensure I give as little of a fuck as possible about a tournament I should be jumping out of my skin for.
I think I bought this at a #STLBlues equipment sale years back and just discovered it in my closet with the tag hanging off.
Might be time to give this one a shift, eh?
Might be time to give this one a shift, eh?
December 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I think I bought this at a #STLBlues equipment sale years back and just discovered it in my closet with the tag hanging off.
Might be time to give this one a shift, eh?
Might be time to give this one a shift, eh?
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Orlando drafts Glen Carbon native and Saint Louis FC Academy and St. Charles FC alum Mitch Ferguson! #STLSoccer
📷: X/OrlandoCitySC
📷: X/OrlandoCitySC
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Orlando drafts Glen Carbon native and Saint Louis FC Academy and St. Charles FC alum Mitch Ferguson! #STLSoccer
📷: X/OrlandoCitySC
📷: X/OrlandoCitySC
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Pick 37 - St Louis City: Andrew Samuels: For my money, best GK in the draft. USMNT potential.
38 - NE Revolution: Schinieder Mimy: LB without a great resume on the ball. Decent defender.
39 - Houston Dynamo: Calem Tommy: Not my favorite RB available but really strong on the ball
38 - NE Revolution: Schinieder Mimy: LB without a great resume on the ball. Decent defender.
39 - Houston Dynamo: Calem Tommy: Not my favorite RB available but really strong on the ball
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Pick 37 - St Louis City: Andrew Samuels: For my money, best GK in the draft. USMNT potential.
38 - NE Revolution: Schinieder Mimy: LB without a great resume on the ball. Decent defender.
39 - Houston Dynamo: Calem Tommy: Not my favorite RB available but really strong on the ball
38 - NE Revolution: Schinieder Mimy: LB without a great resume on the ball. Decent defender.
39 - Houston Dynamo: Calem Tommy: Not my favorite RB available but really strong on the ball
Introducing "This Is My Club!" A new series on my YouTube channel where I explore the world of non-league soccer in America, through the people that are making it happen!
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
Introducing "This Is My Club!" #mwpl #usl2 #tloc #nonleague @mtn2seafc
YouTube video by Soccer Zombie
youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Introducing "This Is My Club!" A new series on my YouTube channel where I explore the world of non-league soccer in America, through the people that are making it happen!
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
My first guest later this month will be Zac from @mtn2seafc.bsky.social!
youtube.com/shorts/r6vON...
Remember how Galaxy had to cannibalize themselves after winning the MLS Cup?
Why isn't Inter Miami having to do that?
Why isn't Inter Miami having to do that?
💣🇨🇦 BREAKING: Inter Miami is nearing a deal to sign Canadian int'l GK Dayne St. Clair, per sources.
St. Clair, 28, just was named MLS GK of the Year.
Huge signing for Miami, who just won MLS Cup.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
St. Clair, 28, just was named MLS GK of the Year.
Huge signing for Miami, who just won MLS Cup.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Inter Miami nearing deal for Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair
St. Clair was named 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and is one of the marquee free agents on the market.
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Remember how Galaxy had to cannibalize themselves after winning the MLS Cup?
Why isn't Inter Miami having to do that?
Why isn't Inter Miami having to do that?