As an educator and coach, Danya was one of the best teachers of anything period. For someone to be able to play at the top level and be able to break down such a complex game into simple, understandable chunks even for patzers was unsurpassed by anyone IMHO.
Dude was just 29.
Dude was just 29.
GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.
October 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
As an educator and coach, Danya was one of the best teachers of anything period. For someone to be able to play at the top level and be able to break down such a complex game into simple, understandable chunks even for patzers was unsurpassed by anyone IMHO.
Dude was just 29.
Dude was just 29.
Loved this one by @treyfillmore.bsky.social. A lot of my feelings of frustration about the direction of MLS and the sport in general, I felt in this one.
David Lee’s tenure as NYCFC sporting director is over. But how do you grade a guy when you don't even know what his job was? @treyfillmore.bsky.social explores this and why NYCFC needs to turn off the corporate autopilot.
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
Grading a Ghost
When the system requires invisibility, David Lee was the valedictorian.
www.theoutfield.nyc
October 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Loved this one by @treyfillmore.bsky.social. A lot of my feelings of frustration about the direction of MLS and the sport in general, I felt in this one.
My first contribution to @thecup.us: I watched former NYCFC midfielder Daniel Bedoya score a free kick in a nor'easter on Sunday at Hofstra.
Impressive effort by Josh and co behind the scenes to organize a 59-GAME recap article written by ACTUAL HUMANS. They deserve a couple bucks if you can spare.
Impressive effort by Josh and co behind the scenes to organize a 59-GAME recap article written by ACTUAL HUMANS. They deserve a couple bucks if you can spare.
#USOC2026: 59 games over four days, the most ever in a single round of the qualifying tournament, made up the Second Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. We have recaps from each of them, thanks to our incredible team of volunteers.
Recap link: thecup.us/2025/10/15/2...
Recap link: thecup.us/2025/10/15/2...
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: 59 teams advance, but not without controversy
A grand total of 59 games over four days, the most ever in a single round of the qualifying tournament, made up the Second Qualifying Round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
thecup.us
October 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
My first contribution to @thecup.us: I watched former NYCFC midfielder Daniel Bedoya score a free kick in a nor'easter on Sunday at Hofstra.
Impressive effort by Josh and co behind the scenes to organize a 59-GAME recap article written by ACTUAL HUMANS. They deserve a couple bucks if you can spare.
Impressive effort by Josh and co behind the scenes to organize a 59-GAME recap article written by ACTUAL HUMANS. They deserve a couple bucks if you can spare.
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Look for Raul Gustavo today left back and for Haak to push into the midfield.
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Look for Raul Gustavo today left back and for Haak to push into the midfield.
Just need everyone to know that NYCFC is starting three tiny Argentines and Miami is only starting one.
September 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Just need everyone to know that NYCFC is starting three tiny Argentines and Miami is only starting one.
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I wrote WAY too much on where the U20 USYNT stands heading into the U20 World Cup, one of my favorite tournaments. Part 1 is out now; part 2 is coming in a few days, and covers the other groups in the tournament:
500wp90.substack.com/p/a-way-too-...
500wp90.substack.com/p/a-way-too-...
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I wrote WAY too much on where the U20 USYNT stands heading into the U20 World Cup, one of my favorite tournaments. Part 1 is out now; part 2 is coming in a few days, and covers the other groups in the tournament:
500wp90.substack.com/p/a-way-too-...
500wp90.substack.com/p/a-way-too-...
Hearing that Miami fans that try to wear Messi attire in the Supporters Section tonight at Citi Field will be forced to change into 2015 Ned Grabavoy jerseys.
September 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Hearing that Miami fans that try to wear Messi attire in the Supporters Section tonight at Citi Field will be forced to change into 2015 Ned Grabavoy jerseys.
The biggest impact of Nico Fernandez's DP has been the fact that NYCFC now $12.5 million in U22 transfer fee coming off the bench to run at tired legs. Both Julian and Ojeda have been cooking off the bench for the last month. Imagine if they had actually filled all of their prime roster spots.
September 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The biggest impact of Nico Fernandez's DP has been the fact that NYCFC now $12.5 million in U22 transfer fee coming off the bench to run at tired legs. Both Julian and Ojeda have been cooking off the bench for the last month. Imagine if they had actually filled all of their prime roster spots.
At this point, I think I would buy 11 $2 hot dogs and start them for Atlanta United.
September 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
At this point, I think I would buy 11 $2 hot dogs and start them for Atlanta United.
I have been saving up for the World Cup for the last 10 years. Wild that it is becoming more real.
September 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I have been saving up for the World Cup for the last 10 years. Wild that it is becoming more real.
Zohran Mamdani is a dribbly boi
The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
September 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Zohran Mamdani is a dribbly boi
MLS GMs furiously trying to see who they can trade to DC
D.C. United have acquired American attacker Caden Clark from CF Montréal.
$700k cash trade + $100k add-ons.
$700k cash trade + $100k add-ons.
August 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
MLS GMs furiously trying to see who they can trade to DC
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Las Vegas Lights FC has signed #MLS veteran Tommy McNamara for the remainder of the season with a club option for the 2026 #USL-C season.
(Disappointingly, his hair remains short.) #VivaLights
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
(Disappointingly, his hair remains short.) #VivaLights
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Las Vegas Lights sign veteran midfielder Tommy McNamara
Former MLS Supporters’ Shield winner joins Lights in return to professional ranks
www.uslchampionship.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Las Vegas Lights FC has signed #MLS veteran Tommy McNamara for the remainder of the season with a club option for the 2026 #USL-C season.
(Disappointingly, his hair remains short.) #VivaLights
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
(Disappointingly, his hair remains short.) #VivaLights
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
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Poku Power!
Kwadwo Poku's #TennesseeTempoFC won the #UPSL championship this week – and younger brother Seth is one of the team's stars
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
Kwadwo Poku's #TennesseeTempoFC won the #UPSL championship this week – and younger brother Seth is one of the team's stars
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
Poku Power: Tennessee Tempo win UPSL national championship
NYCFC cult hero Kwadwo Poku is the sometimes-player, co-founder, and co-owner of Tennessee Tempo FC — who just won a national title in the fourth tier of American soccer. Will the 33-year-old return t...
www.hudsonriverblue.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Poku Power!
Kwadwo Poku's #TennesseeTempoFC won the #UPSL championship this week – and younger brother Seth is one of the team's stars
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
Kwadwo Poku's #TennesseeTempoFC won the #UPSL championship this week – and younger brother Seth is one of the team's stars
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
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Maybe New York Red Bulls should play a few games at Yankee Stadium while they sort the pitch out...
FROM BEST TO WORSE: Schwarz criticizes poor pitch conditions at Sports Illustrated Stadium - frontrow.soccer/6mlft
FROM BEST TO WORSE: Schwarz criticizes poor pitch conditions at Sports Illustrated Stadium - Front Row Soccer
Since it opened in 2010, Sports Illustrated Stadium has been considered one of the best, if not the best venue in MLS.
frontrow.soccer
August 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Maybe New York Red Bulls should play a few games at Yankee Stadium while they sort the pitch out...
WREXHAM RELEGATION WATCH ALERT
August 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
WREXHAM RELEGATION WATCH ALERT
He got that orca in him
not to be hyperbolic but this is legitimately one of the greatest strikes i’ve ever seen
August 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
He got that orca in him
I am a little late to the dancing on Hulk Hogan’s grave, but www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrs_...
Hulk Hogan Diss (Be A MAN) MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE
YouTube video by Diss Rap Collective
www.youtube.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I am a little late to the dancing on Hulk Hogan’s grave, but www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrs_...
The plot thickens
July 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The plot thickens
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Alright, here’s my breakdown of the Rodrigo De Paul move. Why it works, and my thoughts on whether MLS should allow or not. Plus, are there previous examples of moves like this happening?
For FAM:
For FAM:
Breaking down Rodrigo De Paul's move to Miami
Why it's a move that I am absolutely for and falls within the bounds of the MLS Rulebook
footyanalyticmusings.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Alright, here’s my breakdown of the Rodrigo De Paul move. Why it works, and my thoughts on whether MLS should allow or not. Plus, are there previous examples of moves like this happening?
For FAM:
For FAM:
@chriscampbell.theoutfield.nyc asked Pascal yesterday about starting Perea at the wing. Mentioned wanting to get "the extra bodies in the central part of the pitch" and that Perea "can find his way into these spots in midfield" from the wing.
July 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
@chriscampbell.theoutfield.nyc asked Pascal yesterday about starting Perea at the wing. Mentioned wanting to get "the extra bodies in the central part of the pitch" and that Perea "can find his way into these spots in midfield" from the wing.