Mike
@mikedkuhn.bsky.social
Soccer, Sporting KC specifically, and everything else as well. I write over at the KC Soccer Journal. @downthebyline on the Bird app
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@mikedkuhn.bsky.social
· Jul 5
Going a different route here, I'll still be mostly Sporting KC and soccer, but trying just 1 account this time. So it won't be almost all soccer here.
Pretty soon it's going to be easier to buy a plane ticket and a ticket to a game at the 2030 World Cup in Spain.
Another price increase for the 2026 World Cup…
Sensing strong demand, FIFA raised the cost of many tickets to record-setting heights — the first large-scale implementation of its “variable pricing” strategy.
Details from @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Sensing strong demand, FIFA raised the cost of many tickets to record-setting heights — the first large-scale implementation of its “variable pricing” strategy.
Details from @henrybushnell.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Pretty soon it's going to be easier to buy a plane ticket and a ticket to a game at the 2030 World Cup in Spain.
Current confirm Mace's departure that she'd posted on socials last night.
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Current confirm Mace's departure that she'd posted on socials last night.
Here's this week's Across State Lines. Remember if you know where a player is let me know so I can add them to the list. kcsoccerjournal.com/11/12/2025/a...
Across State Lines: Gil and Spokane Head to USL1 Championship
The USL League 1 playoffs have reached their final and two players with ties to Kansas City will be competing in this year’s final between the Spokane Velocity and hosts, One Knoxville SC. Luis Gil, w...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Here's this week's Across State Lines. Remember if you know where a player is let me know so I can add them to the list. kcsoccerjournal.com/11/12/2025/a...
The schedule change has long been talked about. The format change mentioned is the new interesting part.
MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected.
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners set to vote on fall-spring calendar and season format changes: Sources
Substantial change could be coming to MLS's structure and operations following a Thursday vote, sources tell The Athletic
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The schedule change has long been talked about. The format change mentioned is the new interesting part.
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MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected.
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners set to vote on fall-spring calendar and season format changes: Sources
Substantial change could be coming to MLS's structure and operations following a Thursday vote, sources tell The Athletic
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected.
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This. Her versatility was key, especially this year after Cook when down and Ball and Robinson were struggling with fitness.
Pencil in Wheeler and Rodriguez at the moment for the outside back position next year.
Pencil in Wheeler and Rodriguez at the moment for the outside back position next year.
Hailie Mace on her way out is tough for the Current. She was a big part of the backline, and her versatility between fullback and CB helped cover injuries for a large swath of the middle season.
Not only for the team but the city. She really broke out in 2022 and mostly built on that each year.
Not only for the team but the city. She really broke out in 2022 and mostly built on that each year.
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This. Her versatility was key, especially this year after Cook when down and Ball and Robinson were struggling with fitness.
Pencil in Wheeler and Rodriguez at the moment for the outside back position next year.
Pencil in Wheeler and Rodriguez at the moment for the outside back position next year.
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Kansas City defender and current free agent Hailie Mace says goodbye to Kansas City on Instagram:
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Kansas City defender and current free agent Hailie Mace says goodbye to Kansas City on Instagram:
NWSL announced the finalists for the league's end of year awards yesterday. The Current are, deservedly, well represented among the finalists. #KCBaby kcsoccerjournal.com/11/11/2025/s...
Seven Current Players, Andonovski Named Finalists for Year End Awards
While the sting from Sunday’s loss to Gotham FC still hasn’t gone away for most Kansas City Current fans, that doesn’t mean the regular season that the Current had this year should be ignored. The Cur...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NWSL announced the finalists for the league's end of year awards yesterday. The Current are, deservedly, well represented among the finalists. #KCBaby kcsoccerjournal.com/11/11/2025/s...
Stats and milestones as the KC Current's historic 2025 season comes to a disappointing end. #KCBaby kcsoccerjournal.com/11/10/2025/j...
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Current Season Ends
The Kansas City Current’s 2025 season came to a disappointing end on Sunday with a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals to Gotham FC. Here are the stats and milestones from the Current’s final game of the se...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Stats and milestones as the KC Current's historic 2025 season comes to a disappointing end. #KCBaby kcsoccerjournal.com/11/10/2025/j...
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You’ve probably heard that the MLS Board of Governors is meeting this week to discuss, among other things, a move to the “European” schedule. My understanding is that there’s no way that happens in 2026, but there’s a very real possibility that it could happen in 2027.
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
You’ve probably heard that the MLS Board of Governors is meeting this week to discuss, among other things, a move to the “European” schedule. My understanding is that there’s no way that happens in 2026, but there’s a very real possibility that it could happen in 2027.
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The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
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BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Looking back at the stats I need to amend this b/c after they clinched the Shield on 9/20, Chawinga played just 164 minutes in the 5 remaining games. But they clinched a playoff spot in Aug and cruised to the Shield.
Hindsight obviously 20/20, but not shutting Chawinga down, or limiting her minutes after KC clinched the Shield will be a big "What If" about this team. #KCBaby
November 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Looking back at the stats I need to amend this b/c after they clinched the Shield on 9/20, Chawinga played just 164 minutes in the 5 remaining games. But they clinched a playoff spot in Aug and cruised to the Shield.
Hindsight obviously 20/20, but not shutting Chawinga down, or limiting her minutes after KC clinched the Shield will be a big "What If" about this team. #KCBaby
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hindsight obviously 20/20, but not shutting Chawinga down, or limiting her minutes after KC clinched the Shield will be a big "What If" about this team. #KCBaby
The Current missed Cooper and Chawinga a lot today. Disappointing end to a great season.
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Current missed Cooper and Chawinga a lot today. Disappointing end to a great season.
First time the Current have allowed multiple goals in a game since June.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
First time the Current have allowed multiple goals in a game since June.
Berger has been good today, but got caught playing the cross and Wheeler beats her near post.
AKB beaten at the near post?!?!
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Berger has been good today, but got caught playing the cross and Wheeler beats her near post.
Well that should just about do it.
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Well that should just about do it.
Intrigued that with Thomas's left hand injury neither of the subsequent PKs have gone to his left
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Intrigued that with Thomas's left hand injury neither of the subsequent PKs have gone to his left
Oh the drama, Thomas injures his hand.
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Oh the drama, Thomas injures his hand.
The PK specialist GK sub happened!
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The PK specialist GK sub happened!
How do you leave Markanich open on a corner?
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How do you leave Markanich open on a corner?
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maybe not the best time but I can't fault them for trying
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
maybe not the best time but I can't fault them for trying
Looks like #SportingKC may not get that extra $350k GAM from the Agada trade, as this doesn’t say they’re still negotiating with him, though he is a free agent. www.rsl.com/news/real-sa...
Real Salt Lake Announces 2026 Roster Decisions | Real Salt Lake
RSL Exercises Options on Eight Players, w/ Nine Seeing Options Declined / Out-of-Contract;
Discussions Ongoing with Three Others;
RSL Retains Rights to 28 Players From 2025 Roster, Including Eight fro...
www.rsl.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Looks like #SportingKC may not get that extra $350k GAM from the Agada trade, as this doesn’t say they’re still negotiating with him, though he is a free agent. www.rsl.com/news/real-sa...