Alessandro Acquistapace-Volpe
@acquistapace.bsky.social
god, it’s brutal out here | two years away from being two years away | MLS sicko from another continent | anthropology student | knows definitely too much about sports | he/him
Read my stuff here: https://medium.com/@alessandroacquistapace
Read my stuff here: https://medium.com/@alessandroacquistapace
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A Lot Of Graphs About Salaries In MLS
With the release of the fall Salary Guide by the MLSPA there’s a lot to find out
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Nobody knows anything about MLS, except one thing: money=/=success. But what if, in some ways, it did? Starting from @benwright.bsky.social 's findings about how MLS teams allocate their money, I dug myself a rabbit hole to learn more about the way MLS teams build rosters
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Has to be in contention among the very best commissioners in the history of pro sports. Few have led through as transformational periods as him
Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
MLS owners formally begin Don Garber succession planning
A small group of MLS owners held their first closed-door “succession committee” meeting last Wednesday prior to Thursday’s full Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Has to be in contention among the very best commissioners in the history of pro sports. Few have led through as transformational periods as him
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The former Bundesliga CEO is the most interesting name
Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
MLS owners formally begin Don Garber succession planning
A small group of MLS owners held their first closed-door “succession committee” meeting last Wednesday prior to Thursday’s full Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The former Bundesliga CEO is the most interesting name
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HOT TAKE: if they’re not formally interviewing Tim Bezbatchenko, they’re insane.
Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
MLS owners formally begin Don Garber succession planning
A small group of MLS owners held their first closed-door “succession committee” meeting last Wednesday prior to Thursday’s full Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
HOT TAKE: if they’re not formally interviewing Tim Bezbatchenko, they’re insane.
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Here's the full video
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Here's the full video
Read this till the end. And I’m specifically highlighting that you should read to the end because the last paragraph kind of cemented me in the idea that forcing Sugarman (maybe even Graham? Idk) to sell should genuinely be an option on the table for this
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Read this till the end. And I’m specifically highlighting that you should read to the end because the last paragraph kind of cemented me in the idea that forcing Sugarman (maybe even Graham? Idk) to sell should genuinely be an option on the table for this
This quote here is particularly hilarious given that sure, EPL is no MLS-level parity, but it’s by far the league with the biggest parity among the top leagues and has achieved such dominant position *especially* because they focused on sharing their revenue more equally among teams
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This quote here is particularly hilarious given that sure, EPL is no MLS-level parity, but it’s by far the league with the biggest parity among the top leagues and has achieved such dominant position *especially* because they focused on sharing their revenue more equally among teams
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World Cup games aren't going to be moved and we don't have to take this seriously every time you know who says something about it
It's time to stop pretending World Cup games could be moved
Like so many threats Donald Trump has made, this one is empty.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
World Cup games aren't going to be moved and we don't have to take this seriously every time you know who says something about it
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A woman reported that Ronaldo assaulted her in Vegas in 2009. "In recent months, Ronaldo has also been part of diplomatic efforts to woo the U.S. President Donald Trump."
The United States Soccer Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation will soon confirm a match between their men’s teams to take place in Atlanta in March 2026.
The match could end an almost 12-year absence for Cristiano Ronaldo from playing football in the U.S.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social
The match could end an almost 12-year absence for Cristiano Ronaldo from playing football in the U.S.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social
USMNT pre-World Cup game vs. Portugal to be announced as Cristiano Ronaldo set for U.S. return
The exhibition match will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in March 2026.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A woman reported that Ronaldo assaulted her in Vegas in 2009. "In recent months, Ronaldo has also been part of diplomatic efforts to woo the U.S. President Donald Trump."
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At COP30, Brazilian trade unionist Leandro Lanfredi highlights the importance of an energy embargo against Israel in the struggle for a free Palestine.
There can be no climate justice without justice for the Palestinian people.
There can be no climate justice without justice for the Palestinian people.
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
At COP30, Brazilian trade unionist Leandro Lanfredi highlights the importance of an energy embargo against Israel in the struggle for a free Palestine.
There can be no climate justice without justice for the Palestinian people.
There can be no climate justice without justice for the Palestinian people.
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It's so cool how everyone in power everywhere is stupid
November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It's so cool how everyone in power everywhere is stupid
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“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
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I feel like the pope being an American cinephile is God finally rewarding Scorsese for a lifetime of devotion
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I feel like the pope being an American cinephile is God finally rewarding Scorsese for a lifetime of devotion
The fascist party governing Italy (but not Rome) organised a rally of cars against further investment in making Rome less car centric. 300 cars showed up. Organisers realised that their plan would’ve paralysed the city’s traffic, and backed out of it. YOU COULDNT WRITE THIS STUFF!!!
Fratelli d’Italia ha organizzato una protesta in macchina contro le piste ciclabili
Fratelli d’Italia ha organizzato una protesta in macchina contro le piste ciclabili
A Roma, dove il partito di Giorgia Meloni sfilerà contro le politiche di mobilità sostenibile del sindaco Roberto Gualtieri
ilpost.link
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The fascist party governing Italy (but not Rome) organised a rally of cars against further investment in making Rome less car centric. 300 cars showed up. Organisers realised that their plan would’ve paralysed the city’s traffic, and backed out of it. YOU COULDNT WRITE THIS STUFF!!!
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In a game for your season, you’re in a dogfight with Jameis Winston and an interim HC.
Packers are incapable of being normal.
Packers are incapable of being normal.
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In a game for your season, you’re in a dogfight with Jameis Winston and an interim HC.
Packers are incapable of being normal.
Packers are incapable of being normal.
we got incredibly bailed out here lol that was so clearly a fumble how does it get overturned?
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
we got incredibly bailed out here lol that was so clearly a fumble how does it get overturned?
what the fuck did the fucking packers actually just fucking did?
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
what the fuck did the fucking packers actually just fucking did?
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“FINALLY” MLF declares, as he gets his wish of calling an offense perfectly designed for Malik Willis.
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“FINALLY” MLF declares, as he gets his wish of calling an offense perfectly designed for Malik Willis.
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lafleur immediately goes to play action for willis and we've been literally begging for him to do it with love for weeks
November 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
lafleur immediately goes to play action for willis and we've been literally begging for him to do it with love for weeks
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with all due respect
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
with all due respect
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Iqbal Mohamed, a Your Party organising MP, has publically called Trans women "men" and called for their segregation in public spaces
Anti-Trans+ ideology rots political parties from the inside out
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Anti-Trans+ ideology rots political parties from the inside out
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Another Your Party MP is accused of 'explicit transphobia'
Potential Your Party supporters have criticised MPs for promoting 'third spaces', accusing them of condoning trans segregation
www.thecanary.co
November 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Iqbal Mohamed, a Your Party organising MP, has publically called Trans women "men" and called for their segregation in public spaces
Anti-Trans+ ideology rots political parties from the inside out
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Anti-Trans+ ideology rots political parties from the inside out
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
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What if NWSL clubs could... designate, if you will, top players like Trin as worthy of exception or subsidization from the salary budget?
Much to ponder
Much to ponder
🇺🇸 Sources: Trinity Rodman could be playing final home game for Washington Spirit today in NWSL semifinal
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Trinity Rodman negotiations reach NWSL commissioner as English teams express interest in U.S. star
The 23-year-old will be a free agent this offseason.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What if NWSL clubs could... designate, if you will, top players like Trin as worthy of exception or subsidization from the salary budget?
Much to ponder
Much to ponder
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
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Update: ESPN Centroamérica confirms the injury
Reports: Alonso Martínez tears ACL on int'l duty with Costa Rica
ESPN Centroamérica confirms that the New York City FC striker will suffered the injury. It looks like he will undergo an operation and be out until the summer of 2026.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Update: ESPN Centroamérica confirms the injury
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