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I tell you what, that Santa Claus has got real presence about him
December 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I tell you what, that Santa Claus has got real presence about him
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when i order from a pizzeria do i mean to call the guy “bro”? no, i don’t mean to, but it just comes natural
December 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
when i order from a pizzeria do i mean to call the guy “bro”? no, i don’t mean to, but it just comes natural
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Recently added these.
MLS has HUGE home field advantage compared to other leagues, so opened that up as a filter option.
Also added an even game state only, to filter for minutes where the game is tied.
MLS has HUGE home field advantage compared to other leagues, so opened that up as a filter option.
Also added an even game state only, to filter for minutes where the game is tied.
December 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Recently added these.
MLS has HUGE home field advantage compared to other leagues, so opened that up as a filter option.
Also added an even game state only, to filter for minutes where the game is tied.
MLS has HUGE home field advantage compared to other leagues, so opened that up as a filter option.
Also added an even game state only, to filter for minutes where the game is tied.
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Ive really mastered the algos
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social is this supposed to be some sort of a podcast version of a panto or what?
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ive really mastered the algos
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🚨 Sources: All info on new divisions in MLS in future...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Sources: MLS divisional revamp may split rivalries, blend conferences
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🚨 Sources: All info on new divisions in MLS in future...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Did a video on this guy a little while ago: youtu.be/LKBcKAqwRvw?...
TLDR: he has good physical attributes but his numbers are terrible...
Can't say this move excites me much
TLDR: he has good physical attributes but his numbers are terrible...
Can't say this move excites me much
December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Did a video on this guy a little while ago: youtu.be/LKBcKAqwRvw?...
TLDR: he has good physical attributes but his numbers are terrible...
Can't say this move excites me much
TLDR: he has good physical attributes but his numbers are terrible...
Can't say this move excites me much
Love all these players (Benteke, Zimmerman, Coronel, Espinoza, Rothrock), so had a think about what teams they might have the most impact on:
#MLS
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#MLS
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5 MLS Free Agents to Watch this Off Season
My favorite free agents and what teams I think they could improve the most
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December 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Love all these players (Benteke, Zimmerman, Coronel, Espinoza, Rothrock), so had a think about what teams they might have the most impact on:
#MLS
open.substack.com/pub/backseat...
#MLS
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Wanted to do a Tifo inspired "sensible transfers" series for MLS, but found it impossible because of the lack of publicly available data from where MLS teams recruit from.
Perfect example. Neither I nor FBref knows anything about 'Brommapojkarna'. Was always a losing battle 😭
Perfect example. Neither I nor FBref knows anything about 'Brommapojkarna'. Was always a losing battle 😭
🇬🇭 Sources: Ezekiel Alladoh has completed his medical for the Philadelphia Union.
Alladoh, 20, will join the Union on a club-record deal worth around $4.5m from Brommapojkarna.
Big signing for the Union.
Alladoh, 20, will join the Union on a club-record deal worth around $4.5m from Brommapojkarna.
Big signing for the Union.
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wanted to do a Tifo inspired "sensible transfers" series for MLS, but found it impossible because of the lack of publicly available data from where MLS teams recruit from.
Perfect example. Neither I nor FBref knows anything about 'Brommapojkarna'. Was always a losing battle 😭
Perfect example. Neither I nor FBref knows anything about 'Brommapojkarna'. Was always a losing battle 😭
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I'm off work this week but I still found time to write a script about the Chelsea-Arsenal game from yesterday which Reuben delivered excellently. Enjoy!
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm off work this week but I still found time to write a script about the Chelsea-Arsenal game from yesterday which Reuben delivered excellently. Enjoy!
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Ali Ahmed has been a menace all postseason. An elite 1v1 dribbler, knows how to manipulate his defender’s momentum and use it against him. Incredible to watch.
November 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Ali Ahmed has been a menace all postseason. An elite 1v1 dribbler, knows how to manipulate his defender’s momentum and use it against him. Incredible to watch.
Wow Vancouver really jumping on every loose ball incredibly well
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Wow Vancouver really jumping on every loose ball incredibly well
Trying this out as a way to get thoughts out that don't necessarily lend themselves to a video.
Was getting a bit frustrated watching people dismiss what I thought was a great game by simply writing off one team as playing "bad soccer".
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Was getting a bit frustrated watching people dismiss what I thought was a great game by simply writing off one team as playing "bad soccer".
open.substack.com/pub/backseat...
San Diego FC vs Minnesota United and the Perception of Defensive Soccer
What is there to appreciate about "bad soccer"?
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November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Trying this out as a way to get thoughts out that don't necessarily lend themselves to a video.
Was getting a bit frustrated watching people dismiss what I thought was a great game by simply writing off one team as playing "bad soccer".
open.substack.com/pub/backseat...
Was getting a bit frustrated watching people dismiss what I thought was a great game by simply writing off one team as playing "bad soccer".
open.substack.com/pub/backseat...
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San Diego versus the Vancouver Whitecaps for a spot to MLS Cup, as we all expected in February.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
San Diego versus the Vancouver Whitecaps for a spot to MLS Cup, as we all expected in February.
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Yeboah can't be taking such poor touches the few times Minnesota get the ball if they want to get anything out of this game
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Yeboah can't be taking such poor touches the few times Minnesota get the ball if they want to get anything out of this game
Game opening up, chances for Minnesota but definitely feels like the change in the flow of the game favors San Diego
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Game opening up, chances for Minnesota but definitely feels like the change in the flow of the game favors San Diego
Yeboah can't be taking such poor touches the few times Minnesota get the ball if they want to get anything out of this game
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Yeboah can't be taking such poor touches the few times Minnesota get the ball if they want to get anything out of this game
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not picking up your best player’s option in time is w i l d
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Earthquakes star Espinoza becomes free agent after option expires: Sources
The 30-year-old playmaker will be one of the most sought-after names in MLS free agency this winter
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
not picking up your best player’s option in time is w i l d
I mean this is crazy
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I mean this is crazy
Eric Ramsay is Him
My favorite coach to watch this season has been Eric Ramsay
-Why did he choose MLS?
-How has Minnesota set up this season?
-How do they create chances?
-How has he adapted to bad results?
Big thanks to @americansocceranalysis.com for the data to let me do these again!
youtu.be/VZb6LmaKteU?...
-Why did he choose MLS?
-How has Minnesota set up this season?
-How do they create chances?
-How has he adapted to bad results?
Big thanks to @americansocceranalysis.com for the data to let me do these again!
youtu.be/VZb6LmaKteU?...
The promising young British coach that chose MLS
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November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Eric Ramsay is Him
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THIS SHOOTOUT IS EVERYTHING
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
THIS SHOOTOUT IS EVERYTHING
Why is everyone going to Thomas's right when we watched his left hand get taped up 😭
November 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Why is everyone going to Thomas's right when we watched his left hand get taped up 😭
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Of course this series can’t even end with a normal shootout lmao
November 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Of course this series can’t even end with a normal shootout lmao
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This isn't MLS after dark this is MLS in the pitch black
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 AM
This isn't MLS after dark this is MLS in the pitch black