Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
St. Pete, Florida. Broken by watching and yapping about soccer. Too much time on my hands. Design Nerd.
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
Unhealthy Vices: Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Sun, AS Roma, Liverpool FC. (And also Boston Celtics, NBA/WNBA at large.)
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Mike Pendleton
@phat7deuce.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Back in 2018, my new drug was putting that sexy saxophone crescendo from "Baker Street" over highlights. Time to bring my favorites here. 🎷 Sound ON. 🔊
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
Exhibit A: Wayne Rooney to Acosta (2018)
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The NWSL floor is about the salary of an entry-level position that doesn't require a degree, even in the current economy. If you think 48k is any player's worth (or yours, honestly), idk if we're having the same conversation. Stars will always get paid. Others should, too. Ok, back to the football.
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The NWSL floor is about the salary of an entry-level position that doesn't require a degree, even in the current economy. If you think 48k is any player's worth (or yours, honestly), idk if we're having the same conversation. Stars will always get paid. Others should, too. Ok, back to the football.
And (part of the reason) the world is gaining steam to overtake you. But go on, Berman, spin that narrative.
EXCLUSIVE:
spoke to #NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman this morning about Trinity Rodman and the salary cap, which doesn’t seem to be going anywhere
the salary cap, she said, is “the reason our league is the most competitive league in the world”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
spoke to #NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman this morning about Trinity Rodman and the salary cap, which doesn’t seem to be going anywhere
the salary cap, she said, is “the reason our league is the most competitive league in the world”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
NWSL's Berman defends salary cap as Rodman contract expiration looms
Berman talked exclusively to CBS Sports shortly before Rodman's Washington Spirit kicked off their NWSL semifinal match vs. Portland Thorns
www.cbssports.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
And (part of the reason) the world is gaining steam to overtake you. But go on, Berman, spin that narrative.
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Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
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if this was true (it isn't), wouldn't it completely undercut their argument that they aren't utterly dominant and it isn't obvious who they are
From @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social at Outsports:
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Transphobic clothing brand feels every athlete has a price - Outsports
Anti-trans activewear XX-XY teams up with sports shock jock Clay Travis to pay athletes to speak out against trans women.
www.outsports.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
if this was true (it isn't), wouldn't it completely undercut their argument that they aren't utterly dominant and it isn't obvious who they are
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again, there is no legitimate reason to satisfy people like this. they’re openly pining for athletes to harass because they’re shitty people who only feel good about themselves when they’re stepping on someone else.
From @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social at Outsports:
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Jennifer Sey, who said the NWSL had “several males” has issued a $10,000 bounty to the next player to “speak out like Elizabeth Eddy.” An anonymous donor added $5000. Clay Travis said he’d double it.
NEAT.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
Transphobic clothing brand feels every athlete has a price - Outsports
Anti-trans activewear XX-XY teams up with sports shock jock Clay Travis to pay athletes to speak out against trans women.
www.outsports.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
again, there is no legitimate reason to satisfy people like this. they’re openly pining for athletes to harass because they’re shitty people who only feel good about themselves when they’re stepping on someone else.
[spit take]
They’re calling her Megyn R. Kelly on TikTok
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
[spit take]
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the Patriots have one large coat. only the worthy may wear it.
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
the Patriots have one large coat. only the worthy may wear it.
He’s only 77?!! Man those genes are trash.
Happy Birthday, King Charles III! 👑🎉 In 2022, he became the oldest person to ascend the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. https://www.wfla.com/
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
He’s only 77?!! Man those genes are trash.
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My column on why weird, gaffe-prone MLS got it right by changing the competition calendar:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
MLS 3.0? Why Major League Soccer's new calendar is its smartest move in years
For a league with big ambitions but a history of puzzling decisions, the schedule change needed to happen.
sports.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My column on why weird, gaffe-prone MLS got it right by changing the competition calendar:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
More people should get egged. You get egged I think you have to reconsider choices you’ve made in your life. We’d solve a lot of problems with more eggings.
Best yet, we got video of Luis Rubiales getting hit with eggs by his uncle, Luis Rubiales
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
More people should get egged. You get egged I think you have to reconsider choices you’ve made in your life. We’d solve a lot of problems with more eggings.
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Best yet, we got video of Luis Rubiales getting hit with eggs by his uncle, Luis Rubiales
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Best yet, we got video of Luis Rubiales getting hit with eggs by his uncle, Luis Rubiales
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
📹 by 3cat
www.3cat.cat/esport3/ataq...
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Prior to the game, Ronaldo had asked the Ireland fans not to boo him. Of course, they did boo him for much of the game, but cheered when he got sent off.
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Prior to the game, Ronaldo had asked the Ireland fans not to boo him. Of course, they did boo him for much of the game, but cheered when he got sent off.
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Farewell to the quote goat
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Farewell to the quote goat
I know people don’t like Garber. And that makes sense. It’s our birthright as Americans to hate commissioners. But the MLS exec that I dislike the most? Nelson Rodriguez. I can’t read a quote from that guy without blood vessels popping in my skull.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I know people don’t like Garber. And that makes sense. It’s our birthright as Americans to hate commissioners. But the MLS exec that I dislike the most? Nelson Rodriguez. I can’t read a quote from that guy without blood vessels popping in my skull.
Garbs, buddy. Nothing about any of this is “fast”. You’re at ***BEST*** a year late on capitalizing on the biggest soccer event in this country. The one we knew about for a decade. I don’t think anyone is afraid of you going too fast.
Garber said goal is to get everything across the line in time for the start of the new calendar in 2027: To launch with new regular season and postseason AND new roster rules and player spend strategies in place.
BUT
"Rather take our time and get it right than be fast and get it wrong."
BUT
"Rather take our time and get it right than be fast and get it wrong."
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Garbs, buddy. Nothing about any of this is “fast”. You’re at ***BEST*** a year late on capitalizing on the biggest soccer event in this country. The one we knew about for a decade. I don’t think anyone is afraid of you going too fast.
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Re: Epstein’s emails
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Re: Epstein’s emails
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megyn kelly keeping this one fresh
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
megyn kelly keeping this one fresh
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One Knox says they've sold 6,540 tickets for the USL League One final, and are still selling standing room tickets. Set to be the biggest crowd in USL League One history.
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
One Knox says they've sold 6,540 tickets for the USL League One final, and are still selling standing room tickets. Set to be the biggest crowd in USL League One history.
Very smart move. Should have always been this way. The stratification of Apple TV (free) > Apple TV+ > Season Pass was always a confusing way for both Apple (who is a minnow compared to the other streamers) and MLS (who is a minnow compared to top sports properties) to go to market.
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 5:55 PM
Very smart move. Should have always been this way. The stratification of Apple TV (free) > Apple TV+ > Season Pass was always a confusing way for both Apple (who is a minnow compared to the other streamers) and MLS (who is a minnow compared to top sports properties) to go to market.
I remember Dayonn Harris ☹️
New Mexico United’s incredible resurgence coincides neatly with the return to full-fitness by Dayonn Harris (#5). 📈
open.substack.com/pub/ubtn/p/s...
📸: Matt May | Tampa Bay Rowdies
open.substack.com/pub/ubtn/p/s...
📸: Matt May | Tampa Bay Rowdies
Seize the Day
Dayonn Harris (#5) sends New Mexico United to the USL Championship's Western Conference Finals with a 94th minute winner against Orange County SC.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I remember Dayonn Harris ☹️
Inside the Republican Party there are two wolves. The one that needs to tell his accountability buddy son every time he jerks off and the one that says “hey, they weren’t fucking 5 year olds”.
in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Inside the Republican Party there are two wolves. The one that needs to tell his accountability buddy son every time he jerks off and the one that says “hey, they weren’t fucking 5 year olds”.
Harry Kane after putting on the Nike Mind prematch at WC26: “I have unlocked a new level of consciousness. This infantile sport and these mortal beings hold no meaning to me. I yearn for purpose. My life desires meaning. I must escape these Earthly shackles and ascend to my true calling.”
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Harry Kane after putting on the Nike Mind prematch at WC26: “I have unlocked a new level of consciousness. This infantile sport and these mortal beings hold no meaning to me. I yearn for purpose. My life desires meaning. I must escape these Earthly shackles and ascend to my true calling.”
I love that the Rhinos and @ftlstrikers.bsky.social exist here on a platform conceived after their time on Earth.
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I love that the Rhinos and @ftlstrikers.bsky.social exist here on a platform conceived after their time on Earth.
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Rhinos fans would rather be in NISA then be told Rochester New York FC is part of their history.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Rhinos fans would rather be in NISA then be told Rochester New York FC is part of their history.