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Soccer, comics, javascript, beer, ttrpgs, video games, corgis

I delete my skeets quite frequently because I’m embarrassed that I just said that

My teams are: Sounders, Reign, USMNT, USWNT, Ballard FC, Salmon Bay FC, Forward Madison
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The result isn’t what I hoped but I still love Georgi scoring
A picture of Sounders Georgi Minoungou holding the crest with the caption “I think Georgi is a pretty cool guy. Eh scores gaols and doesnt afraid of anything”
September 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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On Saturday, Fleur De Noise recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a banner and drumhead decorated by young CITY fans at a local children's hospital. Firstly, we want to thank everyone who donated on Saturday; your contributions and support will make a massive positive impact! After discussions earlier this year with the club, Fleur De Noise learned that CITY would not be hosting a Childhood Cancer Night this year, unlike the previous two seasons. Fleur De Noise felt it was important to continue recognizing this cause, which has had a significant impact on the CITY community. However, prior to Saturday's match, Fleur De Noise was informed that the banner intended for display in the stadium would not be permitted, as it was deemed "not pertinent to the event," pursuant to the CITY fan code of conduct. Fleur De Noise submitted the banner weeks in advance to allow for time to make changes if needed. Fleur De Noise did not hear a response until Wednesday of match week, after the banner had already been printed and painted by the children at the hospital. We continued to work with the club to find a path forward and an explanation of why the verbiage would not be allowed. Fleur De Noise was met with no explanation. In the interest of still representing and showcasing the work of the children who helped decorate the banner and drumhead, Fleur De Noise reached a compromise with CITY where the phrases "Fleur De Cure" & "Kicking Childhood Cancer To The Sidelines" would be redacted via tape in order to have the banner allowed in the stadium. Fleur De Noise respectfully disagrees with the club's interpretation of this rule, as we believe that supporting a local cause at a local institution for young CITY fans directly aligns with CITY's stated mission and values and is consistent with banners and flags previously allowed at Energizer Park. Until now, Fleur De Noise has yet to comment on this situation, as we have hoped we could find a productive path forward with the club. Over the past 3 seasons, Fleur De Noise has had a strong working relationship with CITY, helping make Energizer Park one of the toughest environments in MLS. Live, Loud, and Local are the core tenets of Fleur De Noise, and charitable efforts for those in our community are core to our mission. In continued discussions with the club, they have committed a donation to our charity partner, and we appreciate their contribution. We have also asked if the team would be willing to commit to hosting a Childhood Cancer Awareness night in 2026; Fleur De Noise has yet to receive a formal response and is hopeful for a positive outcome. We still question the decision to disallow in-stadium display of the banner that was submitted. We firmly believe the banner is in line with all posted rules from Major League Soccer & is in line with the CITY fan code of conduct. For a team that claims they are about "more than just soccer," we see incongruity in that statement when there is a rule on the books that states it, in fact, "must only be about soccer."
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Y'all don't even know that there are silent protectors that stand at the gate and protect you from the most unhinged takes and it kinda breaks my heart
a picture depicts a dam labelled "sounder at heart discord", which is holding back a lake titled "my soccer ignorance" from destroying a town labelled "Bluesky"
August 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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There’s a hypothetical future where the Sounders and Reign are playing in MLS/NWSL at Longacres in Renton and Ballard and Salmon Bay are playing in USL Division One/USLSL at Lumen and they play each other in CCC.
A futuristic scene often used in memes about hypothetical alternate universes about how history could be improved
August 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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A tricolor corgi sits expectantly at the bus stop, looking up and smiling
August 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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I always thought @ryannorth.ca would be taller
A picture of the D B Cooper statue and plaque at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA
August 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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I remembered!

#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #letterboxd #filmsky
My last four movies watched: Galaxy Quest, Tron Legacy, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Superman
August 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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There are many things that annoy me about SB Nation trying to get back into soccer journalism, but not least is that they’ve shoved every club and country into a single #woso community. One community for NWSL, USLSL, USLW, USWNT, and that’s JUST the US. Absolutely tone deaf.
The badge for the Women’s Soccer community, All For XI
August 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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LFG
Foreground is a Seattle FC Reign crest on a Pride fan, background is Lumen Field
August 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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What athlete’s expression will stay with you for the rest of your life?
Sophia Wilson (neé Smith) shrugs after scoring a goal. She later went on the dedicate the celebration to her haters who didn’t think she deserved the MVP award.
July 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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I thought I would like The Naked Gun much more than I did, given how much I enjoyed Leslie Nielsen in Airplane!

#letterboxdFriday #lastfourwatched #letterboxd #filmsky #moviesky
A screenshot of my last four movies watched on Letterboxd: Superman, F1, The Naked Gun, and Detective Pikachu.
July 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Christian Pulisic lifts his jersey to show the phrase “it’s called soccer” written on his undershirt
July 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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The blessings of St Rat are certainly upon you.
A tile mosaic that reads Hot Rat Summer and depicts a rat in the style of an early Christian saint in Cal Anderson Park, in Seattle
July 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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#SeattleReignFC
A poorly doctored image of a box of captain crunch's "oops all crunchberries" breakfast cereal that reads "Laura Harvey's Oops! All Maddies" and has pictures of Seattle Reign players Maddie Mercado, Maddie Dahlien, Madison Curry, and Maddie Prohaska
July 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Hell yeah ECS
The supporters section at the Sounders match hold signs saying “chinga la migra”
July 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Another 4-0 win for the #USWNT over Ireland. Just THEE best way to spend a summer afternoon.
The scoreboard showing the USWNT 4-0 win over Ireland
June 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Outlaws have a very fun tifo this time.
The tifo for the USWNT-Ireland friendly that reads “their breakthrough. our legacy” and shows a us player wearing number 27 heading the ball.
June 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Loving the Pride crest at midfield from the #USWNT. TQL is a gorgeous stadium — seems like there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
The view of warmups for the USA-Ireland friendly from section 216 at TQL stadium.
June 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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I generally don’t watch European soccer but I just might make an exception for this one #SeattleReign
A graphic for following Seattle Reign players with Wales for the Euros
June 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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This is my favorite nice triad and I miss them so much.
Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman, and Mal Swanson cheers with espresso cups and their medals in front of the Eiffel Tower
June 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Alright, I caved. FIFA knew I couldn’t resist a win-or-go-home match in a cup tournament between PSG and the Sounders and they were right. Let’s go Sounders, beat Paris!
A picture of on-field warmups at Lumen Field between PSG and the Seattle Sounders
June 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I really hope @salmonbayfc.bsky.social will release a super gay scarf for pride like this next year
A soccer scarf that reads “Love is love” in rainbow font.
June 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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This is a real six point match at the top of the Northwest Division. I don’t think Salmon Bay can catch Olympia before the end of the season, but an emphatic win here would go a long way in making the case for one of the league’s four wildcard spots #USLW
A screenshot of the standings of the Northwest Division of the USLW. Olympia are in first place on 21 points, and Salmon Bay are in second with 13 points.
June 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Also, distributing soccer-themed, anti-Harrell political ads at a lower league woso game is a great way to get my attention as a voter @joemallahan.bsky.social
A political flyer shaped like a soccer yellow card attack Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell on homelessness and police accountability for Joe Mallahan
June 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Salmon Bay are already up 1-0 in the fourth minute on Pride Night here at Interbay Stadium. Just a perfect day to #SupportLocalSoccer #UpTheBridges #USLW
View of the Salmon Bay-Olympia match from the corner flag as the teams reassemble after Salmon Bay take a 1-0 lead
June 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM