Mike Gray
@mikegray.bsky.social
journalist | cover LA Galaxy and LAFC
Helloooooo
Back on BlueSky. Will try to post semi-regularly on here.
Back on BlueSky. Will try to post semi-regularly on here.
July 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Helloooooo
Back on BlueSky. Will try to post semi-regularly on here.
Back on BlueSky. Will try to post semi-regularly on here.
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BRING BACK EMPIRE FIELD!!!!
Whitecaps FC ownership provided the following response to the media reports regarding a potential stadium project.
📰 whitecapsfc.com/news/statement-from-vwfc-ownership
#VWFC
📰 whitecapsfc.com/news/statement-from-vwfc-ownership
#VWFC
Statement from Vancouver Whitecaps FC Ownership | Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps FC ownership provided the following response to the media reports regarding a potential stadium project.
Statement from Vancouver Whitecaps FC Ownership:
We can confirm that Whitec...
whitecapsfc.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
BRING BACK EMPIRE FIELD!!!!
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Love this little detail in the buildup to the goal that the TNT crew examined @ halftime - Luna's no speed merchant, but he sold the HELL out of that feint at a run in behind, thus buying himself acres of space in which to advance, then play the thru ball
January 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Love this little detail in the buildup to the goal that the TNT crew examined @ halftime - Luna's no speed merchant, but he sold the HELL out of that feint at a run in behind, thus buying himself acres of space in which to advance, then play the thru ball
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🇺🇸⚫️ BREAKING: San Diego FC are nearing a deal to sign USMNT center mid Luca de la Torre on loan from Celta Vigo, per sources.
Deal agreed, pending paperwork being completed. Includes a purchase option.
De la Torre, 26, made 67 apps with Celta. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
Deal agreed, pending paperwork being completed. Includes a purchase option.
De la Torre, 26, made 67 apps with Celta. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
San Diego FC Nearing Deal for USMNT Midfielder Luca de la Torre: Sources
The San Diego native has only made two appearances for La Liga side Celta Vigo this season.
www.givemesport.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🇺🇸⚫️ BREAKING: San Diego FC are nearing a deal to sign USMNT center mid Luca de la Torre on loan from Celta Vigo, per sources.
Deal agreed, pending paperwork being completed. Includes a purchase option.
De la Torre, 26, made 67 apps with Celta. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
Deal agreed, pending paperwork being completed. Includes a purchase option.
De la Torre, 26, made 67 apps with Celta. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
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💵 MLS has officially passed a new cash-based internal trade system which will go into effect immediately, per sources.
🔺 MLS calling it Cash for Player Trades
🔺 Clubs can acquire 2 per season & sell 2 per season
🔺 Clubs still can make trades with GAM
www.givemesport.com/mls-implemen...
🔺 MLS calling it Cash for Player Trades
🔺 Clubs can acquire 2 per season & sell 2 per season
🔺 Clubs still can make trades with GAM
www.givemesport.com/mls-implemen...
MLS implements internal cash based trade system: Sources
The new rule will allow teams to spend transfer fees on players within MLS for the first time.
www.givemesport.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
💵 MLS has officially passed a new cash-based internal trade system which will go into effect immediately, per sources.
🔺 MLS calling it Cash for Player Trades
🔺 Clubs can acquire 2 per season & sell 2 per season
🔺 Clubs still can make trades with GAM
www.givemesport.com/mls-implemen...
🔺 MLS calling it Cash for Player Trades
🔺 Clubs can acquire 2 per season & sell 2 per season
🔺 Clubs still can make trades with GAM
www.givemesport.com/mls-implemen...
NEWS: All 12 professional LA sports teams including LAFC and the Galaxy pledge a combined $8 million in wildfire relief funds.
January 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
NEWS: All 12 professional LA sports teams including LAFC and the Galaxy pledge a combined $8 million in wildfire relief funds.
In a world where good deeds are often used for content or clout, Jalen Neal is the real deal.
My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
Take care, Jalen Neal — eltrfco.com
Monday morning, LA Galaxy fans said goodbye to a family member. As first reported by Tom Bogert, center back Jalen Neal was acquired by CF Montréal for $650,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and ...
www.eltraficotv.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
In a world where good deeds are often used for content or clout, Jalen Neal is the real deal.
My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
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Btw, Piojo Herrera being put in charge of the Costa Rican national team is extremely, extremely funny and I cannot wait to watch it
January 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Btw, Piojo Herrera being put in charge of the Costa Rican national team is extremely, extremely funny and I cannot wait to watch it
The biggest problem MLS has right now isn't the quality of play, the stars, the vibrant atmospheres, gorgeous stadiums or its explosive growth.
It's how American soccer fans perceive the league. My latest for El Trafico TV🚦
It's how American soccer fans perceive the league. My latest for El Trafico TV🚦
Opinion: MLS’s biggest problem is perception — eltrfco.com
Last week the MLS board of governors met, but elected against voting on any major changes. The switch to a fall-spring calendar and creation of an internal transfer market were discussed, but no votes...
www.eltraficotv.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
The biggest problem MLS has right now isn't the quality of play, the stars, the vibrant atmospheres, gorgeous stadiums or its explosive growth.
It's how American soccer fans perceive the league. My latest for El Trafico TV🚦
It's how American soccer fans perceive the league. My latest for El Trafico TV🚦
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With #AustinFC announcing its Coachella Valley Invitational schedule … should you consider a trip to Palm Springs?
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Make it a Verde Vacation, Part 1: Austin FC returns to Coachella Valley Invitational in 2025
Verde will play three matches in the annual preseason tournament. Learn why it's one of the best ways to experience your team up close.
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December 18, 2024 at 2:28 PM
With #AustinFC announcing its Coachella Valley Invitational schedule … should you consider a trip to Palm Springs?
verdeallday.substack.com/p/austin-fc-...
verdeallday.substack.com/p/austin-fc-...
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Fantastic quote from Galaxy CSO Will Kuntz on RBNY's developmental chops. Get the feeling that's coming next for LA as part of Kuntz's club rebuild project.
And fwiw, there is no greater service he could render to US soccer as a whole than getting that SoCal talent pipeline open.
And fwiw, there is no greater service he could render to US soccer as a whole than getting that SoCal talent pipeline open.
December 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Fantastic quote from Galaxy CSO Will Kuntz on RBNY's developmental chops. Get the feeling that's coming next for LA as part of Kuntz's club rebuild project.
And fwiw, there is no greater service he could render to US soccer as a whole than getting that SoCal talent pipeline open.
And fwiw, there is no greater service he could render to US soccer as a whole than getting that SoCal talent pipeline open.
November 28, 2024 at 12:45 AM
John Thorrington just won the MLS Sporting Executive Of The Year award.
Will Kuntz, his former assistant, is two games away from hoisting a much bigger award. My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
www.eltraficotv.com/blog/lh5nz8o...
Will Kuntz, his former assistant, is two games away from hoisting a much bigger award. My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
www.eltraficotv.com/blog/lh5nz8o...
Will Kuntz has stepped out of John Thorrington’s shadow — eltrfco.com
There was a time when it seemed LAFC couldn’t miss in the transfer market. With Mexican international Carlos Vela on board as a foundation piece, the club quickly stockpiled talent that would soon be...
www.eltraficotv.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:17 PM
John Thorrington just won the MLS Sporting Executive Of The Year award.
Will Kuntz, his former assistant, is two games away from hoisting a much bigger award. My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
www.eltraficotv.com/blog/lh5nz8o...
Will Kuntz, his former assistant, is two games away from hoisting a much bigger award. My latest for El Trafico TV 🚦
www.eltraficotv.com/blog/lh5nz8o...
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Amid the many mysteries and beauties of our sport, there's nothing quite like the mind of a goalkeeper.
So I really enjoyed the chance to dig around on the 2 GKs powering #NYCFC & #RBNY ahead of their Hudson River Derby clash, the first-ever playoffs edition:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/carlos-...
So I really enjoyed the chance to dig around on the 2 GKs powering #NYCFC & #RBNY ahead of their Hudson River Derby clash, the first-ever playoffs edition:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/carlos-...
Carlos Coronel vs. Matt Freese: The GKs who will decide the Hudson River Derby | MLSSoccer.com
Carlos Coronel was unhappy with himself as the New York Red Bulls prepared to kick off their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs campaign, starting with a daunting Round One matchup against the Columbus Crew, the s...
www.mlssoccer.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:39 PM
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I should eat Jersey Mike's one last time before Blackstone ruins that joint too.
November 23, 2024 at 11:50 PM
I should eat Jersey Mike's one last time before Blackstone ruins that joint too.
I’ve barely tweeted about LAFC and the Galaxy lately, mostly because my mind’s been yelling “Hurry up and play Minnesota already” the past two weeks.
The international break is a MLS Cup playoffs momentum killer.
The international break is a MLS Cup playoffs momentum killer.
November 22, 2024 at 7:37 PM
I’ve barely tweeted about LAFC and the Galaxy lately, mostly because my mind’s been yelling “Hurry up and play Minnesota already” the past two weeks.
The international break is a MLS Cup playoffs momentum killer.
The international break is a MLS Cup playoffs momentum killer.
galaxy offseason > lafc offseason
January 13, 2024 at 7:01 AM
galaxy offseason > lafc offseason
red sky at night
sailor's delight
bluesky in morning
cuz elon's a jerk
sailor's delight
bluesky in morning
cuz elon's a jerk
January 4, 2024 at 4:57 PM
red sky at night
sailor's delight
bluesky in morning
cuz elon's a jerk
sailor's delight
bluesky in morning
cuz elon's a jerk