Helluva Town FC
@helluvatownfc.bsky.social
Started out playing soccer in Brooklyn. Then became fans of the Cosmos. Now an independent supporters group for New York City FC.
Glad that the World's Greatest City finally has a real club in the Beautiful Game. Blue feels good on us.
Glad that the World's Greatest City finally has a real club in the Beautiful Game. Blue feels good on us.
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Nico assist, Alonso hat trick, instant impact for actually having a non-centerback Designated Player on the roster! NYCFC now up 4-3 and trying to close out what would be an exhausting but rewarding win to end their long road trip
July 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Nico assist, Alonso hat trick, instant impact for actually having a non-centerback Designated Player on the roster! NYCFC now up 4-3 and trying to close out what would be an exhausting but rewarding win to end their long road trip
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That slightly insane game has ended and #NYCFC escape Texas as 4-3 winners thanks to an Alonso Martínez hat trick, plus other huge contributions from the supporting cast of Jonny Shore, Maxi Moralez, and Nico Fernández
Rate all the NYC players here ⬇️
Rate all the NYC players here ⬇️
NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players
NYCFC squeezed past FC Dallas in a wild 4-3 road win thanks to a hat trick from Alonso Martínez, ending their season-long road trip on a high note.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
That slightly insane game has ended and #NYCFC escape Texas as 4-3 winners thanks to an Alonso Martínez hat trick, plus other huge contributions from the supporting cast of Jonny Shore, Maxi Moralez, and Nico Fernández
Rate all the NYC players here ⬇️
Rate all the NYC players here ⬇️
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Finally did a piece I’ve wanted to do for quite a while:
An interview with Lianne Sanderson, 15 years after she played for the Independence and now one of women’s soccer’s top broadcasters.
She still thinks highly of Philadelphia, and visits from time to time.
www.inquirer.com/soccer/women...
An interview with Lianne Sanderson, 15 years after she played for the Independence and now one of women’s soccer’s top broadcasters.
She still thinks highly of Philadelphia, and visits from time to time.
www.inquirer.com/soccer/women...
Former Independence fan favorite Lianne Sanderson is now one of women’s soccer’s top broadcasters
Fifteen years ago, the England native made Philadelphia her first of many club stops in the United States. She has come to embrace the country, and now works for a range of U.S. TV networks.
www.inquirer.com
July 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Finally did a piece I’ve wanted to do for quite a while:
An interview with Lianne Sanderson, 15 years after she played for the Independence and now one of women’s soccer’s top broadcasters.
She still thinks highly of Philadelphia, and visits from time to time.
www.inquirer.com/soccer/women...
An interview with Lianne Sanderson, 15 years after she played for the Independence and now one of women’s soccer’s top broadcasters.
She still thinks highly of Philadelphia, and visits from time to time.
www.inquirer.com/soccer/women...
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Lots to unpack from that hectic 4-3 NYCFC win at FC Dallas, so here are 4 assorted thoughts on Alonso Martínez’s eruption, Nico Fernández’s sparkling debut, the big questions still to answer in defense, and an unbeaten end to the hottest road trip ever
New York City 4-3 Dallas: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC heads into Leagues Cup with the momentum of a wild 4-3 win in Dallas and a three-match unbeaten run to close out their longest road trip of the season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Lots to unpack from that hectic 4-3 NYCFC win at FC Dallas, so here are 4 assorted thoughts on Alonso Martínez’s eruption, Nico Fernández’s sparkling debut, the big questions still to answer in defense, and an unbeaten end to the hottest road trip ever
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Jonny Shore became the youngest player to score a goal in a @newyorkcityfc.com uniform.
It was the opening goal in the Pigeons' 4-3 win at FC Dallas.
Joined by the great Matty Lawrence for the call on the New York City FC Network 👇
#NYCFC #DALvNYC #FCDallas #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
It was the opening goal in the Pigeons' 4-3 win at FC Dallas.
Joined by the great Matty Lawrence for the call on the New York City FC Network 👇
#NYCFC #DALvNYC #FCDallas #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Jonny Shore became the youngest player to score a goal in a @newyorkcityfc.com uniform.
It was the opening goal in the Pigeons' 4-3 win at FC Dallas.
Joined by the great Matty Lawrence for the call on the New York City FC Network 👇
#NYCFC #DALvNYC #FCDallas #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
It was the opening goal in the Pigeons' 4-3 win at FC Dallas.
Joined by the great Matty Lawrence for the call on the New York City FC Network 👇
#NYCFC #DALvNYC #FCDallas #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
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PRO supports the final decision for both reviews in #HOUvPHI
proreferees.com/2025/07/26/2...
#HoldItDown #DOOP
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#HoldItDown #DOOP
July 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PRO supports the final decision for both reviews in #HOUvPHI
proreferees.com/2025/07/26/2...
#HoldItDown #DOOP
proreferees.com/2025/07/26/2...
#HoldItDown #DOOP
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The New York Cosmos site is down? That didn’t last long.
July 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The New York Cosmos site is down? That didn’t last long.
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HRB subscribers should check their inboxes for @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social's epic profile/preview of Nico Fernández — it's a must-read intro to a player who is key to the future of #NYCFC
Non-subscribers will be able to read it online soon enough
Non-subscribers will be able to read it online soon enough
July 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
HRB subscribers should check their inboxes for @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social's epic profile/preview of Nico Fernández — it's a must-read intro to a player who is key to the future of #NYCFC
Non-subscribers will be able to read it online soon enough
Non-subscribers will be able to read it online soon enough
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NYCFC end the night with a point on the road after coming so close to winning just their third away game this season
Now it's time for you to Rate the Players ⬇️
Now it's time for you to Rate the Players ⬇️
NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players
NYCFC scored early but couldn't keep the lead against Sporting Kansas City as they leave Children's Mercy Park with a 1-1 draw.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
July 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
NYCFC end the night with a point on the road after coming so close to winning just their third away game this season
Now it's time for you to Rate the Players ⬇️
Now it's time for you to Rate the Players ⬇️
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Especially given the coverage other soccer teams get, or don't get, from similar sized local-national newspapers, the regular DC United coverage from Steven Goff in the Washington Post has been huge for the team, MLS, and US soccer. It's probably been taken for granted but it should be commended.
July 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Especially given the coverage other soccer teams get, or don't get, from similar sized local-national newspapers, the regular DC United coverage from Steven Goff in the Washington Post has been huge for the team, MLS, and US soccer. It's probably been taken for granted but it should be commended.
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The Union won’t say how they’ll vote on MLS’ calendar change, but they’re hinting they’re for it.
Team president Tim McDermott and principal owner Jay Sugarman speak on the record on the subject ahead of the Board of Governors meeting in a few days:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-c...
Team president Tim McDermott and principal owner Jay Sugarman speak on the record on the subject ahead of the Board of Governors meeting in a few days:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-c...
The Union won’t say how they’ll vote on MLS’ calendar change, but they’re hinting they’re for it
Team president Tim McDermott and principal owner Jay Sugarman both offered a lot of clues that they might vote yes, though they know it would be a big adjustment for the team and fans.
www.inquirer.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Union won’t say how they’ll vote on MLS’ calendar change, but they’re hinting they’re for it.
Team president Tim McDermott and principal owner Jay Sugarman speak on the record on the subject ahead of the Board of Governors meeting in a few days:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-c...
Team president Tim McDermott and principal owner Jay Sugarman speak on the record on the subject ahead of the Board of Governors meeting in a few days:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mls-c...
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I wrote about a way to evaluate the MLS MVP race, and combining the things that have happened (goals and assists) with expected possession value. The output tracks closely with MVP voting since 2013, aside from some weird outliers (which I go into) open.substack.com/pub/500wp90/...
July 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I wrote about a way to evaluate the MLS MVP race, and combining the things that have happened (goals and assists) with expected possession value. The output tracks closely with MVP voting since 2013, aside from some weird outliers (which I go into) open.substack.com/pub/500wp90/...
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Sorry non-soccer fans, it's gameday and I'm hyped up to see my team NYCFC play tonight in Kansas City 8:40 PM tonight.
July 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sorry non-soccer fans, it's gameday and I'm hyped up to see my team NYCFC play tonight in Kansas City 8:40 PM tonight.
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Fun facts #SKCvNYC:
New York City FC last played in Kansas City on March 4, 2018 & each team now has only one remaining player that featured in the match: #NewYorkCityFC midfielder Maxi Moralez & #SportingKC forward Daniel Salloi.
@newyorkcityfc.com @sportingkc.com
New York City FC last played in Kansas City on March 4, 2018 & each team now has only one remaining player that featured in the match: #NewYorkCityFC midfielder Maxi Moralez & #SportingKC forward Daniel Salloi.
@newyorkcityfc.com @sportingkc.com
July 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Fun facts #SKCvNYC:
New York City FC last played in Kansas City on March 4, 2018 & each team now has only one remaining player that featured in the match: #NewYorkCityFC midfielder Maxi Moralez & #SportingKC forward Daniel Salloi.
@newyorkcityfc.com @sportingkc.com
New York City FC last played in Kansas City on March 4, 2018 & each team now has only one remaining player that featured in the match: #NewYorkCityFC midfielder Maxi Moralez & #SportingKC forward Daniel Salloi.
@newyorkcityfc.com @sportingkc.com
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Sportske Novosti reports Mounsef Bakrar's transfer to Dinamo Zagreb is close to being finalized
The Croatian giants see Bakrar as an option to fill out their striker depth after other signings fell through, no further details as of yet
full story 👇
sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/t...
The Croatian giants see Bakrar as an option to fill out their striker depth after other signings fell through, no further details as of yet
full story 👇
sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/t...
Dinamo sve dogovorio s nova dva pojačanja! Stiže napadač, a slovenski veznjak ‘čisti papire‘
Mierez nije pokazao iskrenu želju za dolaskom u plavi klub pa se Boban okrenuo drugim opcijama
sportske.jutarnji.hr
July 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sportske Novosti reports Mounsef Bakrar's transfer to Dinamo Zagreb is close to being finalized
The Croatian giants see Bakrar as an option to fill out their striker depth after other signings fell through, no further details as of yet
full story 👇
sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/t...
The Croatian giants see Bakrar as an option to fill out their striker depth after other signings fell through, no further details as of yet
full story 👇
sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/t...
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Significant new absence for #NYCFC as Hannes Wolf is ruled out for tomorrow @ Sporting KC. SKC will be without Erik Thommy, Dany Rosero www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...
July 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Significant new absence for #NYCFC as Hannes Wolf is ruled out for tomorrow @ Sporting KC. SKC will be without Erik Thommy, Dany Rosero www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...
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"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
July 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
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The Union’s new sportsplex was Tim McDermott’s dream. Reality could look a few different ways.
From academy teams to the Chester Biddy Basketball League and next year's World Cup, a lot of athletes will make use of a place McDermott wanted for nearly a decade:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
From academy teams to the Chester Biddy Basketball League and next year's World Cup, a lot of athletes will make use of a place McDermott wanted for nearly a decade:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
The Union’s new sportsplex was Tim McDermott’s dream. Reality could look a few different ways.
From the Union's academy teams to the Chester Biddy Basketball League and next year's World Cup, a lot of athletes will make use of a place McDermott wanted for nearly a decade.
www.inquirer.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Union’s new sportsplex was Tim McDermott’s dream. Reality could look a few different ways.
From academy teams to the Chester Biddy Basketball League and next year's World Cup, a lot of athletes will make use of a place McDermott wanted for nearly a decade:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
From academy teams to the Chester Biddy Basketball League and next year's World Cup, a lot of athletes will make use of a place McDermott wanted for nearly a decade:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
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England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has literally given her blood, sweat and tears for the Lionesses 😅
July 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has literally given her blood, sweat and tears for the Lionesses 😅
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Your Player Ratings for the dramatic last-minute come-from-behind win over Orlando City are in, and they reflect the down-then-up performances
Here's Liam Fitzpatrick with more ⬇️
Here's Liam Fitzpatrick with more ⬇️
New York City vs Orlando player ratings
The Iceman is your Player of the Match after New York City FC's 2-1 comeback win on the road against Orlando City, but let's not forget Andrés Perea's contributions: He created the chaos that led to t...
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July 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Your Player Ratings for the dramatic last-minute come-from-behind win over Orlando City are in, and they reflect the down-then-up performances
Here's Liam Fitzpatrick with more ⬇️
Here's Liam Fitzpatrick with more ⬇️
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Very excited for what @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social is creating and will be watching with interest to see how the partnership with @bsky.app pushes things forward here for soccer.
Hope this convinces some other soccer outlets/personalities to rip the bandaid off and leave the hellsite behind.
Hope this convinces some other soccer outlets/personalities to rip the bandaid off and leave the hellsite behind.
July 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Very excited for what @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social is creating and will be watching with interest to see how the partnership with @bsky.app pushes things forward here for soccer.
Hope this convinces some other soccer outlets/personalities to rip the bandaid off and leave the hellsite behind.
Hope this convinces some other soccer outlets/personalities to rip the bandaid off and leave the hellsite behind.
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This pair of headlines, one local to the Twin Cities the other national. No more words.
July 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This pair of headlines, one local to the Twin Cities the other national. No more words.
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Every so often I remember how craven everyone is about this garbage dictator and his stupid tantrums and I can’t believe it
July 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Every so often I remember how craven everyone is about this garbage dictator and his stupid tantrums and I can’t believe it
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At the christening of the Union’s new indoor multi-sport facility that’s the latest addition to their training complex in Chester
Team president Tim McDermott has dreamed of this day for years, and it has arrived - with a visit from MLS commissioner Don Garber, too.
Team president Tim McDermott has dreamed of this day for years, and it has arrived - with a visit from MLS commissioner Don Garber, too.
July 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
At the christening of the Union’s new indoor multi-sport facility that’s the latest addition to their training complex in Chester
Team president Tim McDermott has dreamed of this day for years, and it has arrived - with a visit from MLS commissioner Don Garber, too.
Team president Tim McDermott has dreamed of this day for years, and it has arrived - with a visit from MLS commissioner Don Garber, too.