Shawn Francis
@theoffsiderules.bsky.social
Twitter refugee. Soccer, music, pop culture + travel. Creative agency guy. Ideas for sale.
Post a perfect album from 1989, a perfect misic year
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Post a perfect album from 1989, a perfect misic year
Vintage store almost got my money today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Vintage store almost got my money today.
In San Diego for the opening of @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social’s Right to Dream Academy and it’s beyond impressive. Residential dorms, training facilities and fields for youth (from both sides of the border) and 1st team on one mega-campus. I’m in love.
September 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In San Diego for the opening of @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social’s Right to Dream Academy and it’s beyond impressive. Residential dorms, training facilities and fields for youth (from both sides of the border) and 1st team on one mega-campus. I’m in love.
This gas station in Highlands, NJ has very clearly not been visited by their Red Bull rep in a looooong minute.
September 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This gas station in Highlands, NJ has very clearly not been visited by their Red Bull rep in a looooong minute.
Absolute heater from LAFC and NTS Radio. 10/10. Would cop.
September 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Absolute heater from LAFC and NTS Radio. 10/10. Would cop.
Detroit City FC unveils new Corktown stadium details, name. Who will be the sponsor? www.freep.com/story/sports... [via @detroitfreepress.bsky.social]
August 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Detroit City FC unveils new Corktown stadium details, name. Who will be the sponsor? www.freep.com/story/sports... [via @detroitfreepress.bsky.social]
With a $650 Million Self-Funded Stadium, Chicago Fire FC Makes Its Big Pitch www.adweek.com/brand-market... [via @adweek.bsky.social]
August 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
With a $650 Million Self-Funded Stadium, Chicago Fire FC Makes Its Big Pitch www.adweek.com/brand-market... [via @adweek.bsky.social]
Lionel Messi has made Miami America’s new soccer capital. Will it last? www.nytimes.com/athletic/645... [via @theathleticfc.bsky.social]
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lionel Messi has made Miami America’s new soccer capital. Will it last? www.nytimes.com/athletic/645... [via @theathleticfc.bsky.social]
Chicago Fire plan $650M soccer-only stadium in South Loop's long dormant 'The 78' tract chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20... [via @suntimes.bsky.social]
June 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Chicago Fire plan $650M soccer-only stadium in South Loop's long dormant 'The 78' tract chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20... [via @suntimes.bsky.social]
Was recently talking soccer branding, business and marketing with @sgevans.bsky.social alongside a few other guests for @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social. Here's a clip of me saying words of all kinds. Check out the full show if you want to hear me say more of them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raip...
April 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Was recently talking soccer branding, business and marketing with @sgevans.bsky.social alongside a few other guests for @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social. Here's a clip of me saying words of all kinds. Check out the full show if you want to hear me say more of them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raip...
The lower-league stadium rendering game in America has really come of age. Some of these potential USL joints are better than some O.G. MLS SSS. Albany, NY has entered the chat.
March 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The lower-league stadium rendering game in America has really come of age. Some of these potential USL joints are better than some O.G. MLS SSS. Albany, NY has entered the chat.
Actress Issa Rae joins San Diego FC ownership group www.reuters.com/sports/socce... [via @reuters.com]
February 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Actress Issa Rae joins San Diego FC ownership group www.reuters.com/sports/socce... [via @reuters.com]
Reports surfacing of flags at half-mast outside of nightclubs and plastic surgery centers across Canada this morning in the wake of Kendrick Lamar's public execution of Toronto man Aubrey "Drake" Graham last night in Los Angeles.
February 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Reports surfacing of flags at half-mast outside of nightclubs and plastic surgery centers across Canada this morning in the wake of Kendrick Lamar's public execution of Toronto man Aubrey "Drake" Graham last night in Los Angeles.
FC Cincinnati to add speakeasy to TQL Stadium in 2025 - Cincinnati Business Courier www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/n... #FCC #MLS
January 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
FC Cincinnati to add speakeasy to TQL Stadium in 2025 - Cincinnati Business Courier www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/n... #FCC #MLS
This chart from @levakabas.bsky.social shows very clearly that people REALLY love Messi. For an MLS side to dominate follower counts on a platform where "Following" takes a backseat to the FYP algorithm is wild. Fans are opting in in a place where it's not even required for the best experience.
January 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This chart from @levakabas.bsky.social shows very clearly that people REALLY love Messi. For an MLS side to dominate follower counts on a platform where "Following" takes a backseat to the FYP algorithm is wild. Fans are opting in in a place where it's not even required for the best experience.
The @sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social coaching staff was hand-picked to excite the cerebral cortex of #MLS fans of a certain vintage. Smells of SuperDrafts and SuperLiga.
December 31, 2024 at 7:03 PM
The @sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social coaching staff was hand-picked to excite the cerebral cortex of #MLS fans of a certain vintage. Smells of SuperDrafts and SuperLiga.
