Darren Russcher 🇨🇦
@grillermonsoon.bsky.social
A footy coach in the trenches. Canada Soccer A Licence. Love helping young local players, Spurs, music on vinyl and bbq. Antifascist and woke. Political opinions shared, as this is no time to be sitting on fences. Proud collie dad. COYS
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A little ramble on youth sport and it's delivery. When I talk about obliquity, I mean to get away from the rigid linearity that we continue to embrace. We generally think "we need to build future prospects!" (IE "professionals"). The words steer our beliefs and delivery.
Released on this date in 1974, #nowspinning my favourite Roxy Music album, Country Life.
1974 UK Island Records press
1974 UK Island Records press
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Released on this date in 1974, #nowspinning my favourite Roxy Music album, Country Life.
1974 UK Island Records press
1974 UK Island Records press
Fantastic 2nd half, Rise!! Turned that luck into an advantage, winning the inaugural NSL championship!! Brilliant resilence🏆👏🏼
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Fantastic 2nd half, Rise!! Turned that luck into an advantage, winning the inaugural NSL championship!! Brilliant resilence🏆👏🏼
No more long corners, Rise. Let's be smart now
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
No more long corners, Rise. Let's be smart now
One of the only times Ward has received in full flight today. She's hard to live with when she has that kinesthetic advantage.
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One of the only times Ward has received in full flight today. She's hard to live with when she has that kinesthetic advantage.
HOLLLLLLLLLLY WAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!!!!!!!
November 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
HOLLLLLLLLLLY WAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!!!!!!!
Rise exceptionally lucky to escape that half only down by 1. Turn that luck into an advantage when you come out in 2nd half. Won't get lucky for 90.
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Rise exceptionally lucky to escape that half only down by 1. Turn that luck into an advantage when you come out in 2nd half. Won't get lucky for 90.
Goal kicks are very odd. Don't trust keepers to skip lines in distribution?
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Goal kicks are very odd. Don't trust keepers to skip lines in distribution?
What is advantage of having a CB right next to keeper on a goal kick?
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
What is advantage of having a CB right next to keeper on a goal kick?
Rise midfield needs to get a hold of the game here. Chasing shadows and turning it over too often. Have to win some duels and combine to progress more
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rise midfield needs to get a hold of the game here. Chasing shadows and turning it over too often. Have to win some duels and combine to progress more
Rise need to calm down and get a hold of the ball
Stop looking for fast attacks immediately, the turnovers are creating transitions and possession moments for Toronto. Put a foot on the ball, share it, get everyone involved. Calm.
Stop looking for fast attacks immediately, the turnovers are creating transitions and possession moments for Toronto. Put a foot on the ball, share it, get everyone involved. Calm.
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Rise need to calm down and get a hold of the ball
Stop looking for fast attacks immediately, the turnovers are creating transitions and possession moments for Toronto. Put a foot on the ball, share it, get everyone involved. Calm.
Stop looking for fast attacks immediately, the turnovers are creating transitions and possession moments for Toronto. Put a foot on the ball, share it, get everyone involved. Calm.
Good refereeing there
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Good refereeing there
Toronto pressing very aggressively and effectively early
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Toronto pressing very aggressively and effectively early
CMON HOLLY WARD!! GET US A BRACE PRETTY PLEASE!!!
November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CMON HOLLY WARD!! GET US A BRACE PRETTY PLEASE!!!
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Portuguese Football Federation wants FIFA to reduce Ronaldo's suspension to 1 match based on hostile environment, provocations from Ireland manager who accused Ronaldo of controlling the referees, & Ireland players grabbing Ronaldo throughout the match which led to the frustrated reaction
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November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Portuguese Football Federation wants FIFA to reduce Ronaldo's suspension to 1 match based on hostile environment, provocations from Ireland manager who accused Ronaldo of controlling the referees, & Ireland players grabbing Ronaldo throughout the match which led to the frustrated reaction
Cry more
Cry more
I love the proliferation of Veo cameras at games. Now means players, coaches, officials can't hide from their actions, nor fabricate stories to hide their indiscretions.
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I love the proliferation of Veo cameras at games. Now means players, coaches, officials can't hide from their actions, nor fabricate stories to hide their indiscretions.
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Canada! Our professional women’s soccer league final is on 20 minutes.
Tune in to the CBC or TSN enjoy the competition and to support women’s sports in the country ⚽️🏆
Tune in to the CBC or TSN enjoy the competition and to support women’s sports in the country ⚽️🏆
Tomorrow! Vancouver Rise FC are the in @nsl.ca final. 11:00am on CBC, CBC Gem, and TSN.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that the trophy is named for a WOMEN's national team star and founder of the NSL, Canada's women's soccer league?
Can we take a moment to appreciate that the trophy is named for a WOMEN's national team star and founder of the NSL, Canada's women's soccer league?
NSL Final Vancouver Rise vs AFC Toronto
Vancouver Rise FC will play in the inaugural Northern Super League NSL final against Toronto on Saturday, November 15th in Toronto.
miss604.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Canada! Our professional women’s soccer league final is on 20 minutes.
Tune in to the CBC or TSN enjoy the competition and to support women’s sports in the country ⚽️🏆
Tune in to the CBC or TSN enjoy the competition and to support women’s sports in the country ⚽️🏆
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$170,000 a minute: why Saudi Arabia is the biggest blocker of climate action
$170,000 a minute: why Saudi Arabia is the biggest blocker of climate action
Desert kingdom depends on oil dollars but its people already face a climate ‘at the verge of livability’. What’s going on?
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
$170,000 a minute: why Saudi Arabia is the biggest blocker of climate action
A couple of cracking release anniversaries from the early 70s today...
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A couple of cracking release anniversaries from the early 70s today...
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Gotta move to more centrists views, amirite? Rahm Emanuel prolly high fived Petey afters
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Gotta move to more centrists views, amirite? Rahm Emanuel prolly high fived Petey afters
Xavi Simons not really fancied by Koeman it seems
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Xavi Simons not really fancied by Koeman it seems
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“Bereavement is the No. 1 predictor of poor school outcomes.”
www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...
www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...
Who’s Left Out of the Learning-Loss Debate
Critics of school closures undermine the two groups who could do the most to help students recover—parents and teachers.
www.newyorker.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Bereavement is the No. 1 predictor of poor school outcomes.”
www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...
www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...
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Cmon Ireland. Give us a ray of sunshine today, please 🙏🏽
a woman wearing glasses and a suit is holding a watch and making a please gesture .
ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a suit is holding a watch and making a please gesture .
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Cmon Ireland. Give us a ray of sunshine today, please 🙏🏽