Doug Zimmerman
@zimpix.bsky.social
Covering SF Bay Area Soccer on SoccerBayArea.com Also: SFGate photographer/editor, freelance #photojournalist, p/t soccer writer/fanatic. Published Photo Book of soccer fans of the #fifaworldcup, #USMNT
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Doug Zimmerman
@zimpix.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Please check out this starter pack for the SF Bay Area soccer scene. Incomplete, so please send me any additional suggestions! go.bsky.app/DQqcyRx
With everything on the line, it would take a moment of brilliance to decide the @nwslsoccer.com title game between @gothamfc.bsky.social and @washingtonspirit.com and that’s what happened. www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/11/23/n...
NWSL Championship shows Bay FC Fans the possible - Soccer Bay Area
The SF Bay Area was gifted with a championship match at PayPal Park, with the NWSL Championship between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
With everything on the line, it would take a moment of brilliance to decide the @nwslsoccer.com title game between @gothamfc.bsky.social and @washingtonspirit.com and that’s what happened. www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/11/23/n...
That about sums up this USL Championship game perfectly. Riverhounds score 1 goal in 4 playoff games and win the title. Negative soccer at its finest.
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
That about sums up this USL Championship game perfectly. Riverhounds score 1 goal in 4 playoff games and win the title. Negative soccer at its finest.
Check the latest Hella Football Podcast where we go over the @sjearthquakes74.bsky.social @thetownfc.bsky.social and @bayfc.com seasons, and where they go from here. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Where do Bay FC and Quakes go now? by Hella Football
Underwhelming. Annoying. Frustrating. Optimistic?San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC failed to make the playoffs but the vibe around both clubs is different. Where do they go from here? On this episode we...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Check the latest Hella Football Podcast where we go over the @sjearthquakes74.bsky.social @thetownfc.bsky.social and @bayfc.com seasons, and where they go from here. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Oakland roots begin their search for the club’s seventh head coach for their seventh season in 2026. @oaklandroots.bsky.social #knowyourroots #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/27/o...
Oakland Roots part ways with Benny Feilhaber - Soccer Bay Area
Oakland Roots parted ways with Benny Feilhaber and began their search for the club’s seventh head coach for their seventh season in 2026.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Oakland roots begin their search for the club’s seventh head coach for their seventh season in 2026. @oaklandroots.bsky.social #knowyourroots #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/27/o...
Mistakes costly as The Town FC exits the MLS Next Pro playoffs. @thetownfc.bsky.social #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/26/m...
Mistakes costly as Town FC exit playoffs to Rapids II - Soccer Bay Area
Self-inflicted mistakes by The Town gave the visiting Rapids II side the margin they needed to escape with a 4-2 victory at PayPal Park.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Mistakes costly as The Town FC exits the MLS Next Pro playoffs. @thetownfc.bsky.social #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/26/m...
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Oakland Roots End Season on a High Note, Feilhaber’s Future Uncertain
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Oakland Roots End Season on a High Note, Feilhaber's Future Uncertain - Soccer Bay Area
Oakland Roots ended a disappointing season with their finest all-around performance in a win over Lexington SC at the Oakland Coliseum.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Oakland Roots End Season on a High Note, Feilhaber’s Future Uncertain
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Considering it has been 10 years since the Earthquakes opened PayPal Park, it would have been nice for them to finally host a playoff game this year. But alas, the wait continues. My piece on Saturday's hopeful finale and the offseason that lies ahead. 👇
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Bruce Arena reflects on first season in San Jose after finale
The Earthquakes narrowly missed out on the MLS Cup Playoffs despite winning their season finale against Austin FC. A busy offseason awaits.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Considering it has been 10 years since the Earthquakes opened PayPal Park, it would have been nice for them to finally host a playoff game this year. But alas, the wait continues. My piece on Saturday's hopeful finale and the offseason that lies ahead. 👇
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Wild match in New Mexico ends in draw
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Oakland Roots Come Back to Play Spoiler in New Mexico - Soccer Bay Area
Spirited effort earns draw, prevents New Mexico United from moving up in the USL Western Conference standings.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Wild match in New Mexico ends in draw
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In Albertin Montoya's last home game in charge, Bay FC was unable to get its first win in over four months. @bayfc.com #bayfc #forthebay www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/18/b...
Bay FC unable to break winless streak in Montoya's last home game - Soccer Bay Area
Bay FC conceded two goals in the first eight minutes, ultimately losing 4-1 to the North Carolina Courage on Friday night.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In Albertin Montoya's last home game in charge, Bay FC was unable to get its first win in over four months. @bayfc.com #bayfc #forthebay www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/18/b...
Four San Francisco Bay Area clubs, Olympic Club, Inter SF, San Ramon FC, and Ariana FC, advance to the second qualifying round of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. @opencup.ussoccer.com #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/13/o...
Olympic Club, Inter SF, San Ramon FC, Ariana FC advance in 2026 U.S. Open Cup qualifying round - Soccer Bay Area
Four San Francisco Bay Area amateur clubs advanced and five were eliminated during the second qualifying round for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Four San Francisco Bay Area clubs, Olympic Club, Inter SF, San Ramon FC, and Ariana FC, advance to the second qualifying round of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. @opencup.ussoccer.com #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/13/o...
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Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
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• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
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The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America
Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more
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October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...
After conceding a lead once again this season, Oakland Roots head coach Benny Feilhaber entered the post-game press conference looking for answers.
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Oakland Roots look for answers after loss to Hartford Athletic cripples playoff odds - Soccer Bay Area
Oakland Roots head coach Benny Feilhaber entered the post-game press conference looking for answers after a 3-1 loss to Hartford Athletic
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October 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
After conceding a lead once again this season, Oakland Roots head coach Benny Feilhaber entered the post-game press conference looking for answers.
@oaklandroots.bsky.social
#knowyourroots www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/08/o...
@oaklandroots.bsky.social
#knowyourroots www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/08/o...
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Oakland Roots playoff hopes flicker in El Paso.
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Oakland Roots Playoff Hopes Dim After Lackluster Effort at El Paso - Soccer Bay Area
After strong efforts in their previous three matches, Oakland Roots crashed at El Paso Locomotive SC on Wednesday afternoon.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Oakland Roots playoff hopes flicker in El Paso.
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Moodymann as translated by ASL interpreter Josh Navarro at Portola
September 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Moodymann as translated by ASL interpreter Josh Navarro at Portola
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San Jose was facing a must-win game at home last night against St. Louis. They responded by conceding three goals in the first-half, leaving Bruce Arena at a loss for words.
“If I knew the answer to that question we’d have 30 wins,” he said.
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“If I knew the answer to that question we’d have 30 wins,” he said.
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Bruce Arena at a loss for words as San Jose's playoffs odds fizzle
The Earthquakes dropped their third straight game on Saturday against St. Louis City, behind yet another poor defensive effort.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
San Jose was facing a must-win game at home last night against St. Louis. They responded by conceding three goals in the first-half, leaving Bruce Arena at a loss for words.
“If I knew the answer to that question we’d have 30 wins,” he said.
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“If I knew the answer to that question we’d have 30 wins,” he said.
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@sfcityfc.com Oppidan plays a killer set at Portola Festival sporting an SF City top.
September 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@sfcityfc.com Oppidan plays a killer set at Portola Festival sporting an SF City top.
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Tulsa's second half equalizer jeopardizes Oakland Roots' playoff hopes
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Oakland Roots Miss Chance to Move Up in Playoff Hunt - Soccer Bay Area
As their playoff hopes wane, Oakland Roots had to settle for a draw against one of the best teams in the USL Championship.
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September 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tulsa's second half equalizer jeopardizes Oakland Roots' playoff hopes
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After going winless since June 7th, it isn't surprising Bay FC is looking for a new head coach. @bayfc.com #forthebay www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/09/11/a...
Montoya's depature shows Bay FC ready for 'next phase' - Soccer Bay Area
Bay FC's announcement that Montoya will 'step down' as coach is all about finding the leader who can actually take team to the next level.
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September 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
After going winless since June 7th, it isn't surprising Bay FC is looking for a new head coach. @bayfc.com #forthebay www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/09/11/a...
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The Oakland Coliseum was rocking as Japan and Mexico prepared for the 2026 World Cup with the first international in Oakland in 14 years. www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/09/07/m...
Japan and Mexico serve up a feast as international soccer returns to Oakland Coliseum - Soccer Bay Area
Takefusa Kubo was the star as Japan played Mexico and former coach Javier Aguirre in Oakland.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Oakland Coliseum was rocking as Japan and Mexico prepared for the 2026 World Cup with the first international in Oakland in 14 years. www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/09/07/m...
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Oakland Roots can't catch up to Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Oakland Roots Give Up Early Goal, Can't Catch Pittsburgh River Hounds - Soccer Bay Area
Oakland Roots missed an opportunity to improve their playoff chances in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh River Hounds.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Oakland Roots can't catch up to Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Signal the death knell for the experiece of fans at the FIFA World Cup: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup 2026 tickets; prices range from $60 to more than $6,000
Details have begun to emerge about how fans can purchase World Cup tickets – and how much it'll cost
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September 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Signal the death knell for the experiece of fans at the FIFA World Cup: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
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Geoff Bennett: You say that poetry is not useful, and that's exactly why we need it. Why?
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Geoff Bennett: You say that poetry is not useful, and that's exactly why we need it. Why?
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
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Oakland Roots Top Monterey Thanks to Former Monterey Star
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Former Monterey Bay Star Powers Oakland Roots to Win - Soccer Bay Area
The playoff chase is on for Oakland Roots as they vie for one of 8 playoff berths in the Western Conference of the USL Championship.
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August 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Oakland Roots Top Monterey Thanks to Former Monterey Star
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At the same time Bay FC just set the attendance record for an NWSL game, they also continued their slide down the table .from @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/08/24/b...
Bay FC celebrates successful San Francisco debut amid slide
The game at Oracle Park was a successful event, but Albertin Montoya's side have been in a free fall, dropping to 12th in the NWSL standings.
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August 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
At the same time Bay FC just set the attendance record for an NWSL game, they also continued their slide down the table .from @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/08/24/b...