Jimmy Mack
@jcmack03.bsky.social
I talk SportingKC on No Other Pod, part of the KC Sports Network, cover the KC Current, and write for the KC Soccer Journal.
USC Trojan ✌️ He/him
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Both #SportingKC games against St. Louis being on a week night is a scheduling fail. www.sportingkc.com/news/mls-ann...
MLS announces 2026 regular season schedule | Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer announced today Sporting Kansas City’s full 34-match schedule for the 2026 regular season, which will kick off in San Jose with the earliest regular season match in club history on...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Both #SportingKC games against St. Louis being on a week night is a scheduling fail. www.sportingkc.com/news/mls-ann...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
#SportingKC will kick off the 2026 with the earliest regular season match in club history on Saturday, Feb. 21 on the road against San Jose.
SKC's home opener will be Saturday, Feb. 28, against Columbus in the club's first ever MLS home match in February.
SKC's home opener will be Saturday, Feb. 28, against Columbus in the club's first ever MLS home match in February.
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#SportingKC will kick off the 2026 with the earliest regular season match in club history on Saturday, Feb. 21 on the road against San Jose.
SKC's home opener will be Saturday, Feb. 28, against Columbus in the club's first ever MLS home match in February.
SKC's home opener will be Saturday, Feb. 28, against Columbus in the club's first ever MLS home match in February.
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Absolutely grim stuff in this thoroughly-reported piece from Tanner (the list of allegations of sexist and racist remarks, with many witnesses, is long), from the Union as a club, and in terms of MLS's ability to deal with situations like this.
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Absolutely grim stuff in this thoroughly-reported piece from Tanner (the list of allegations of sexist and racist remarks, with many witnesses, is long), from the Union as a club, and in terms of MLS's ability to deal with situations like this.
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Woof, this is bad.
It’s bad on multiple angles, but the “denies ever intentionally making insensitive gender-based comments.” defense is especially bad.
It’s bad on multiple angles, but the “denies ever intentionally making insensitive gender-based comments.” defense is especially bad.
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Woof, this is bad.
It’s bad on multiple angles, but the “denies ever intentionally making insensitive gender-based comments.” defense is especially bad.
It’s bad on multiple angles, but the “denies ever intentionally making insensitive gender-based comments.” defense is especially bad.
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NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Woah. The Current are going to get a new head coach in 2026. #KCBaby
BREAKING: Vlatko Andonovski is shifting solely to KC Current's sporting director, opening a head-coaching vacancy at the record-setting #NWSL Shield winners. The change has been in the works since summer.
Ryan Dell has also replaced Caitlin Carducci as GM.
More on @espn.com:
Ryan Dell has also replaced Caitlin Carducci as GM.
More on @espn.com:
KC shifts Andonovski's role, will seek new coach
Vlatko Andonovski has relinquished his head coaching role with the Kansas City Current to shift solely into his role as sporting director, creating a head-coaching vacancy at the NWSL's top overall te...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Woah. The Current are going to get a new head coach in 2026. #KCBaby
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So with the move from behind its own paywall, the MLS/Apple deal will end 3 and a half years early. www.sportico.com/leagues/socc...
Apple, MLS Deal Will End in 2029 With Revised Payment Structure
MLS and Apple's streaming rights agreement will now end three and half years early, letting the league explore new partners after the 2026 World Cup.
www.sportico.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So with the move from behind its own paywall, the MLS/Apple deal will end 3 and a half years early. www.sportico.com/leagues/socc...
#SportingKC announced today that the club has signed 19-year-old Academy product and midfielder Cielo Tschantret as a Homegrown Player.
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#SportingKC announced today that the club has signed 19-year-old Academy product and midfielder Cielo Tschantret as a Homegrown Player.
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BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
When you cross off a bucket list lights and see the aurora lights from your front yard
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
When you cross off a bucket list lights and see the aurora lights from your front yard
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#SportingKC announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Ryan Schewe to a new MLS contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#SportingKC announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Ryan Schewe to a new MLS contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.
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Lee on the coaching hire: "We will look domestically, we will look internationally. That will be a global search to try and find the right the right head coach." #SportingKC
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Lee on the coaching hire: "We will look domestically, we will look internationally. That will be a global search to try and find the right the right head coach." #SportingKC
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Lee on adding a veteran goalkeeper: "the plan will be to have four goalkeepers under contract." #SportingKC
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lee on adding a veteran goalkeeper: "the plan will be to have four goalkeepers under contract." #SportingKC
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David Lee said they'd liked to keep Santiago Munoz but they want to renegotiate the contract and get a lower transfer fee from Santos Laguna. #SportingKC
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
David Lee said they'd liked to keep Santiago Munoz but they want to renegotiate the contract and get a lower transfer fee from Santos Laguna. #SportingKC
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Lee said there was "good alignment" with Zavagnin and Burns on the roster decisions, but added "of course, there's always one or two or three that may fall into a gray area where you have a difference of opinion."
I wonder where those disagreements were. #SportingKC
I wonder where those disagreements were. #SportingKC
October 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Lee said there was "good alignment" with Zavagnin and Burns on the roster decisions, but added "of course, there's always one or two or three that may fall into a gray area where you have a difference of opinion."
I wonder where those disagreements were. #SportingKC
I wonder where those disagreements were. #SportingKC
This is an interesting comment considering he said this after the Houston game: "I think if we saw anything out of this group, something that I'm incredibly proud of is that they never gave up." #SportingKC
October 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This is an interesting comment considering he said this after the Houston game: "I think if we saw anything out of this group, something that I'm incredibly proud of is that they never gave up." #SportingKC
#SportingKC announced their roster decisions:
The club is keeping Bassong, Miller, Pulskamp & Afrifa.
Radoja, Thommy, Shelton, Ndenbe, Voloder, Fernandez, and Leibold among the notable players who will NOT return.
The club is negotiating to keep Santi Munoz & also in negotiations w/ Ryan Schewe.
The club is keeping Bassong, Miller, Pulskamp & Afrifa.
Radoja, Thommy, Shelton, Ndenbe, Voloder, Fernandez, and Leibold among the notable players who will NOT return.
The club is negotiating to keep Santi Munoz & also in negotiations w/ Ryan Schewe.
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#SportingKC announced their roster decisions:
The club is keeping Bassong, Miller, Pulskamp & Afrifa.
Radoja, Thommy, Shelton, Ndenbe, Voloder, Fernandez, and Leibold among the notable players who will NOT return.
The club is negotiating to keep Santi Munoz & also in negotiations w/ Ryan Schewe.
The club is keeping Bassong, Miller, Pulskamp & Afrifa.
Radoja, Thommy, Shelton, Ndenbe, Voloder, Fernandez, and Leibold among the notable players who will NOT return.
The club is negotiating to keep Santi Munoz & also in negotiations w/ Ryan Schewe.
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Chawinga went down non-contact and is being carried off by her teammates. She started today despite being listed as questionable. Awful. #KCBaby
October 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Chawinga went down non-contact and is being carried off by her teammates. She started today despite being listed as questionable. Awful. #KCBaby