Sam Svilar
@sammich923.bsky.social
He/Him. Says a lot of stuff about a lot of things. Mostly soccer and sports stuff. Blog boy for Stumptown Footy. Still Diego Valeri forever.
https://stumptown-footy.ghost.io/
https://stumptown-footy.ghost.io/
How the hell can Messi do stuff like that. I’m sad that Vancouver couldn’t pull it off, but man I can’t be mad at Leo when he is still dishing out ridiculous assists like that.
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
How the hell can Messi do stuff like that. I’m sad that Vancouver couldn’t pull it off, but man I can’t be mad at Leo when he is still dishing out ridiculous assists like that.
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
MLS CUP DOUBLE POST. IT’S LIT Y’ALL.
December 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
MLS CUP DOUBLE POST. IT’S LIT Y’ALL.
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Whoever put Australia in the USAs group
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Whoever put Australia in the USAs group
I blanked and completely missed the fist hour+ of the World Cup draw.
Turns out I missed… bad man getting a made up award, bad Rio Ferdinand acting,any irrelevant video montages, and no actual drawing of World Cup groups.
Yeah I think I made the better choice with my morning.
Turns out I missed… bad man getting a made up award, bad Rio Ferdinand acting,any irrelevant video montages, and no actual drawing of World Cup groups.
Yeah I think I made the better choice with my morning.
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I blanked and completely missed the fist hour+ of the World Cup draw.
Turns out I missed… bad man getting a made up award, bad Rio Ferdinand acting,any irrelevant video montages, and no actual drawing of World Cup groups.
Yeah I think I made the better choice with my morning.
Turns out I missed… bad man getting a made up award, bad Rio Ferdinand acting,any irrelevant video montages, and no actual drawing of World Cup groups.
Yeah I think I made the better choice with my morning.
This excellent dive from @luukasojala.bsky.social into the Timbers’ youth set up continues with his interviews w/academy coaches Darren Back and Fernando Pessoa. Some great stuff in here! #RCTID
Club Roots: Part 2- The Future
Diving into the Timbers Academy set up, with youth coaches Darren Back and Fernando Pessoa: "The club's fully invested in the younger players, and the communications are really good... We are fortunat...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This excellent dive from @luukasojala.bsky.social into the Timbers’ youth set up continues with his interviews w/academy coaches Darren Back and Fernando Pessoa. Some great stuff in here! #RCTID
Incredible things are (allegedly) happening in the MLS Cup playoffs.
An unconfirmed translation of the exchange between Maxi Moralez, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi spotted on the other site 🌶️ 🇦🇷 ⚽ 👀
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Incredible things are (allegedly) happening in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Pretty fun that for the second straight men’s pro sports final, a Canadian team will be “America’s Team” vs a perceived “Big Bad Team Ruining (Insert Sport Here)”.
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Pretty fun that for the second straight men’s pro sports final, a Canadian team will be “America’s Team” vs a perceived “Big Bad Team Ruining (Insert Sport Here)”.
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Thanksgiving doesn't feel right without LARRYS MABIALA ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️DIDNT SCORE ALL YEAR🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓HES SCORED IN BACK TO BACK PLAYOFF GAMES😱😱😱😱😱
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Thanksgiving doesn't feel right without LARRYS MABIALA ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️DIDNT SCORE ALL YEAR🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓🗓HES SCORED IN BACK TO BACK PLAYOFF GAMES😱😱😱😱😱
David Da Costa’s timeline for return is set at approximately four months, meaning that he will likely miss Portland’s first 5-6 matches of 2026 #RCTID
📃 | David Da Costa underwent a successful stabilization surgery on his left shoulder.
We're wishing you a speedy recovery, David! 💚
Read more: bit.ly/4onIcx9
We're wishing you a speedy recovery, David! 💚
Read more: bit.ly/4onIcx9
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
David Da Costa’s timeline for return is set at approximately four months, meaning that he will likely miss Portland’s first 5-6 matches of 2026 #RCTID
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The Portland Thorns announced that the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways #BAONPDX
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
BREAKING: Portland Thorns and head coach Rob Gale agree to part ways - immediate search for a replacement has begun
Today, the Portland Thorns have announced the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways.
Gale took over at the early stages of the 2023 season for Mike Norris. He led the team to consecut...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Portland Thorns announced that the club and Head Coach Rob Gale have agreed to part ways #BAONPDX
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
“We thank Rob for his contributions and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” - Jeff Agoos
Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon will serve as interim head coach.
Also Departing: Adam Day
Oh WOW. Big call to make after a year where the team vastly overcame expectations. #BAONPDX
BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
Sources: Portland Thorns fire coach Rob Gale
The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale, multiple sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Oh WOW. Big call to make after a year where the team vastly overcame expectations. #BAONPDX
“Everton play for almost 80 minutes down a man after Gana gets sent off for slapping his own teammate AND THEY BLOODY WIN” - things that, again, sound made up, but, again, I swear to god are true.
Up the freakin’ Toffees #EFC #UTFT
Up the freakin’ Toffees #EFC #UTFT
“Idrissa Gana Gueye gets shown a straight red for shoving his own teammate in the face” - things that sound made up but I swear to god actually happen, and only to Everton #EFC
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“Idrissa Gana Gueye gets shown a straight red for shoving his own teammate in the face” - things that sound made up but I swear to god actually happen, and only to Everton #EFC
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“Idrissa Gana Gueye gets shown a straight red for shoving his own teammate in the face” - things that sound made up but I swear to god actually happen, and only to Everton #EFC
Oh no whomever could have predicted such a tragedy was going to occur??
(Timbers fans. It’s Timbers fans whom could have predicted such a tragedy) #RCTID
(Timbers fans. It’s Timbers fans whom could have predicted such a tragedy) #RCTID
There will be lots to unpack in the aftermath of this for everyone in Cincy – fingers to point everywhere – but it probably shouldn't be ignored that Evander's now no-showed two straight postseasons.
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Oh no whomever could have predicted such a tragedy was going to occur??
(Timbers fans. It’s Timbers fans whom could have predicted such a tragedy) #RCTID
(Timbers fans. It’s Timbers fans whom could have predicted such a tragedy) #RCTID
Guys I think God wants the Whitecaps to win MLS Cup. Only logical explanation. What a game.
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Guys I think God wants the Whitecaps to win MLS Cup. Only logical explanation. What a game.
My god this ‘Caps vs LAFC game. Just some classic MLS after dark voodoo.
Whatever happens in this shootout is going to be hilarious.
Whatever happens in this shootout is going to be hilarious.
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
My god this ‘Caps vs LAFC game. Just some classic MLS after dark voodoo.
Whatever happens in this shootout is going to be hilarious.
Whatever happens in this shootout is going to be hilarious.
Vegas Grand Prix on one half of the screen, Dawgs vs UCLA on the other, and some classic MLS playoff nonsense on the second screen.
My ADHD sports-loving heart is happy.
My ADHD sports-loving heart is happy.
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Vegas Grand Prix on one half of the screen, Dawgs vs UCLA on the other, and some classic MLS playoff nonsense on the second screen.
My ADHD sports-loving heart is happy.
My ADHD sports-loving heart is happy.
To my knowledge, Dodd hasn’t said much at all since coming to Portland - except to our Finnish lad @luukasojala.bsky.social, who absolutely nailed this interview.
Awesome stuff here on the academy, a club philosophy, and the vision for a true Timbers pipeline. #RCTID
Awesome stuff here on the academy, a club philosophy, and the vision for a true Timbers pipeline. #RCTID
Over the last several years, the Portland Timbers have seen an importance placed on the developmental pathway. @luukasojala.bsky.social sits down with Technical Director Jack Dodd to discuss player development and organizational alignment. #RCTID
Club Roots: Part 1 - Interview with Timbers Technical Director Jack Dodd
A conversation with Timbers Technical Director Jack Dodd on player development and organizational alignment from academy to the first team: "Everybody wants to see their own people in the team".
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
To my knowledge, Dodd hasn’t said much at all since coming to Portland - except to our Finnish lad @luukasojala.bsky.social, who absolutely nailed this interview.
Awesome stuff here on the academy, a club philosophy, and the vision for a true Timbers pipeline. #RCTID
Awesome stuff here on the academy, a club philosophy, and the vision for a true Timbers pipeline. #RCTID
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Today and Always: Trans People Belong
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#BAONPDX #TDOR25 #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
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#BAONPDX #TDOR25 #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Today and Always: Trans People Belong
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#BAONPDX #TDOR25 #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
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#BAONPDX #TDOR25 #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊