Ben Estes
@nbutyllithium.bsky.social
Inorganic chemistry professor 👨🔬🧪⚗️
Youth soccer coach x 2 ⚽🦖💙 ⚽🐺🩷
Tottenham Hotspur FC 🤍🇬🇧
One Knoxville SC 💙🧡💛🇺🇸
I'm here to connect with creative scientists, intelligent soccer fans, parents, teachers, writers, and interesting people.
Youth soccer coach x 2 ⚽🦖💙 ⚽🐺🩷
Tottenham Hotspur FC 🤍🇬🇧
One Knoxville SC 💙🧡💛🇺🇸
I'm here to connect with creative scientists, intelligent soccer fans, parents, teachers, writers, and interesting people.
Both USL-C and USL-1 had baseball field finals this year. There are lots of teams that have built stadia in recent years, with more in planning stages. I imagine this will be much less common in a few years.
November 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Both USL-C and USL-1 had baseball field finals this year. There are lots of teams that have built stadia in recent years, with more in planning stages. I imagine this will be much less common in a few years.
Did you catch what the commentator on CBS said? "Dick was in the right place at the right time!"
I laughed out loud because I'm still 12 years old.
I laughed out loud because I'm still 12 years old.
November 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Did you catch what the commentator on CBS said? "Dick was in the right place at the right time!"
I laughed out loud because I'm still 12 years old.
I laughed out loud because I'm still 12 years old.
It has been a rough day. I'm on 18 points with 3 left to play. 😭
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It has been a rough day. I'm on 18 points with 3 left to play. 😭
I assume you're talking about the #USL USL Championship final? 😉
It's been a bit cagey this far, but I think the RiverHounds will find a way through Tulsa's defense in the second half.
It's been a bit cagey this far, but I think the RiverHounds will find a way through Tulsa's defense in the second half.
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I assume you're talking about the #USL USL Championship final? 😉
It's been a bit cagey this far, but I think the RiverHounds will find a way through Tulsa's defense in the second half.
It's been a bit cagey this far, but I think the RiverHounds will find a way through Tulsa's defense in the second half.
VDV for Caicedo already, so it's Woltemade
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
VDV for Caicedo already, so it's Woltemade
I've got Micky VDV coming in for Caicedo already, so it's Woltemade in for Solanke. I'm glad I have a strong bench, but I don't think I've ever played a 5-2-3 in FPL before. I started with a 4-4-2 this morning.
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I've got Micky VDV coming in for Caicedo already, so it's Woltemade in for Solanke. I'm glad I have a strong bench, but I don't think I've ever played a 5-2-3 in FPL before. I started with a 4-4-2 this morning.
So I've always taken the view that those people, places, and the associated companies and football clubs of today bear no responsibility for the actions of their grandparents.
That said, I have only a foreigner's understanding of the culture there and have no idea of the regional nuances that exist
That said, I have only a foreigner's understanding of the culture there and have no idea of the regional nuances that exist
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
So I've always taken the view that those people, places, and the associated companies and football clubs of today bear no responsibility for the actions of their grandparents.
That said, I have only a foreigner's understanding of the culture there and have no idea of the regional nuances that exist
That said, I have only a foreigner's understanding of the culture there and have no idea of the regional nuances that exist
I didn't know that specifically about Wolfsburg, but I did know that Hitler had "the people's car" designed by Porsche.
Every German that I've known well has been quite liberal and compassionate in their views compared to US standards, and there seems to be a deep national shame regarding WW2...
Every German that I've known well has been quite liberal and compassionate in their views compared to US standards, and there seems to be a deep national shame regarding WW2...
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I didn't know that specifically about Wolfsburg, but I did know that Hitler had "the people's car" designed by Porsche.
Every German that I've known well has been quite liberal and compassionate in their views compared to US standards, and there seems to be a deep national shame regarding WW2...
Every German that I've known well has been quite liberal and compassionate in their views compared to US standards, and there seems to be a deep national shame regarding WW2...
It was so beautiful! I'll definitely be back to see the other 99% of the country someday.
I picked Wolfsburg because I've owned several Volkswagens. 😄
I didn't meet anyone else that supported them. The only player I recognized was the American John Brooks, though several have risen to prominence.
I picked Wolfsburg because I've owned several Volkswagens. 😄
I didn't meet anyone else that supported them. The only player I recognized was the American John Brooks, though several have risen to prominence.
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It was so beautiful! I'll definitely be back to see the other 99% of the country someday.
I picked Wolfsburg because I've owned several Volkswagens. 😄
I didn't meet anyone else that supported them. The only player I recognized was the American John Brooks, though several have risen to prominence.
I picked Wolfsburg because I've owned several Volkswagens. 😄
I didn't meet anyone else that supported them. The only player I recognized was the American John Brooks, though several have risen to prominence.
Your commitment to US soccer is impressive! I tried to get into German ⚽ (Wolfsburg) when they were the first to start playing again during COVID. It's tough to start with a new league, new players. I gave up when other leagues started back up.
I spent a few lovely days along the Rhein in '24.
I spent a few lovely days along the Rhein in '24.
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Your commitment to US soccer is impressive! I tried to get into German ⚽ (Wolfsburg) when they were the first to start playing again during COVID. It's tough to start with a new league, new players. I gave up when other leagues started back up.
I spent a few lovely days along the Rhein in '24.
I spent a few lovely days along the Rhein in '24.
No Caicedo?? 🤦 I look forward to his 1 point cameo in stoppage time.
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
No Caicedo?? 🤦 I look forward to his 1 point cameo in stoppage time.
You're a Tulsa fan too?? You really get around!
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
You're a Tulsa fan too?? You really get around!
I don't want to even consider losing our current keeper in Knoxville, but if we did, Knight would be high on my list.
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I don't want to even consider losing our current keeper in Knoxville, but if we did, Knight would be high on my list.
I saw this, got confused, went to the source, read more. 😂 Thank you! It's awesome!
November 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I saw this, got confused, went to the source, read more. 😂 Thank you! It's awesome!
I agree! Amal Knight is a good keeper! Surely he's got a next stop already planned. If not, someone needs to give him a call. I think he's better than most GKs in USL1.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I agree! Amal Knight is a good keeper! Surely he's got a next stop already planned. If not, someone needs to give him a call. I think he's better than most GKs in USL1.
He's managed to improve the offense without sacrificing our already excellent defense. We're so happy to have him! What an excellent first season!!
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
He's managed to improve the offense without sacrificing our already excellent defense. We're so happy to have him! What an excellent first season!!
I was holding one of those white flags in the middle of your video. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I was holding one of those white flags in the middle of your video. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!
Knoxville is becoming a futbol town!
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Knoxville is becoming a futbol town!
What a game it was! I'm impressed by your late night/early morning dedication. I'm sorry it didn't work out the way you'd hoped. You Portland fans should be very proud of how your club has started. I'm sure you'll be a force in USL for years to come!
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
What a game it was! I'm impressed by your late night/early morning dedication. I'm sorry it didn't work out the way you'd hoped. You Portland fans should be very proud of how your club has started. I'm sure you'll be a force in USL for years to come!
It happened right in front of me. We didn't see what color the ref was going to pull out for a couple of minutes. I was worried it might be 🟥
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 AM
It happened right in front of me. We didn't see what color the ref was going to pull out for a couple of minutes. I was worried it might be 🟥