Justin Horneker
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Final from St. Mary’s:
BOHFS 3
Chicago House 1
BOHFS have qualified for the USOC.
BOHFS 3
Chicago House 1
BOHFS have qualified for the USOC.
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Final from St. Mary’s:
BOHFS 3
Chicago House 1
BOHFS have qualified for the USOC.
BOHFS 3
Chicago House 1
BOHFS have qualified for the USOC.
Thinking of Chris and Nate today, too many from our class man…
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thinking of Chris and Nate today, too many from our class man…
USOC qualifying on tap.
BOHFS hosts Chicago House, winner secures their spot.
BOHFS hosts Chicago House, winner secures their spot.
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
USOC qualifying on tap.
BOHFS hosts Chicago House, winner secures their spot.
BOHFS hosts Chicago House, winner secures their spot.
There’s some big insights in here and some pointed criticism at Berman.
…but I’m stuck on one GM saying that Angel City is setting the bar for the league.
…but I’m stuck on one GM saying that Angel City is setting the bar for the league.
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There’s some big insights in here and some pointed criticism at Berman.
…but I’m stuck on one GM saying that Angel City is setting the bar for the league.
…but I’m stuck on one GM saying that Angel City is setting the bar for the league.
I’ve got good eyes on the VAR tent.
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’ve got good eyes on the VAR tent.
Gorgeous day for some A10 soccer.
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Gorgeous day for some A10 soccer.
It's not just the heat; elevated conditions also worsen day to day air quality. Leagues should be especially concerned about the increase of 40+ stagnant air days in South Texas and California. That affects players, fans, and anyone already predisposed to asthma and breathing difficulties.
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It's not just the heat; elevated conditions also worsen day to day air quality. Leagues should be especially concerned about the increase of 40+ stagnant air days in South Texas and California. That affects players, fans, and anyone already predisposed to asthma and breathing difficulties.
The above chart shows that Denver has experienced double the number of extreme heat days from 2020-2024 as it did in the 2010s.
Below shows the number of heat-related illnesses reported throughout the country on July 26th - most likely the future MLS kickoff weekend.
It's dangerous for fans, too.
Below shows the number of heat-related illnesses reported throughout the country on July 26th - most likely the future MLS kickoff weekend.
It's dangerous for fans, too.
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The above chart shows that Denver has experienced double the number of extreme heat days from 2020-2024 as it did in the 2010s.
Below shows the number of heat-related illnesses reported throughout the country on July 26th - most likely the future MLS kickoff weekend.
It's dangerous for fans, too.
Below shows the number of heat-related illnesses reported throughout the country on July 26th - most likely the future MLS kickoff weekend.
It's dangerous for fans, too.
Heat and humidity don't just affect performance; they affect perceived exertion and the ability to recover as core temps stay elevated post-game state efforts.
Clubs are aware and have methods of mitigating some of these factors, but continued exposure to extreme temps is increasingly dangerous.
Clubs are aware and have methods of mitigating some of these factors, but continued exposure to extreme temps is increasingly dangerous.
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Heat and humidity don't just affect performance; they affect perceived exertion and the ability to recover as core temps stay elevated post-game state efforts.
Clubs are aware and have methods of mitigating some of these factors, but continued exposure to extreme temps is increasingly dangerous.
Clubs are aware and have methods of mitigating some of these factors, but continued exposure to extreme temps is increasingly dangerous.
Something that I've been working on in the background over the past few months is a greater understanding of the effects of continued climate change throughout the US and how it will affect summer soccer.
Texas summers are going to become untenable if we aren't technically there already.
Texas summers are going to become untenable if we aren't technically there already.
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Something that I've been working on in the background over the past few months is a greater understanding of the effects of continued climate change throughout the US and how it will affect summer soccer.
Texas summers are going to become untenable if we aren't technically there already.
Texas summers are going to become untenable if we aren't technically there already.
Statement from #allforcity President/GM Diego Gigliani on the incoming calendar shift:
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Statement from #allforcity President/GM Diego Gigliani on the incoming calendar shift:
So nice to see a St. Louis CITY SC fan out here tonight
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
So nice to see a St. Louis CITY SC fan out here tonight
Time to get to work.
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Time to get to work.
In conclusion:
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In conclusion:
Very excited to see if this is a sustainable way to win in San Diego.
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Very excited to see if this is a sustainable way to win in San Diego.
Know the rules.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Know the rules.
Tordin vs Sheridan the last 5 minutes
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Tordin vs Sheridan the last 5 minutes
They are not taking this well at CPKC...
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
They are not taking this well at CPKC...
My closing remarks previewing this match. It remains difficult to beat a team three times in a season.
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My closing remarks previewing this match. It remains difficult to beat a team three times in a season.
These Orlando players really know how to play to the RefCam
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
These Orlando players really know how to play to the RefCam
For those that haven’t seen it, from Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy’s Instagram: Part 1
November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
For those that haven’t seen it, from Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy’s Instagram: Part 1
Corey Wray had a lot to say in his intro presser, some highlights:
Thanks ownership and Diego Gigliani for their trust.
A clear need to expand the #allforcity scouting and analytic apparatus.
More conversations about player movement throughout the club.
“There are good pieces here.”
Thanks ownership and Diego Gigliani for their trust.
A clear need to expand the #allforcity scouting and analytic apparatus.
More conversations about player movement throughout the club.
“There are good pieces here.”
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Corey Wray had a lot to say in his intro presser, some highlights:
Thanks ownership and Diego Gigliani for their trust.
A clear need to expand the #allforcity scouting and analytic apparatus.
More conversations about player movement throughout the club.
“There are good pieces here.”
Thanks ownership and Diego Gigliani for their trust.
A clear need to expand the #allforcity scouting and analytic apparatus.
More conversations about player movement throughout the club.
“There are good pieces here.”
