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Co-Host USL Show's @kitszn.bsky.social Staff Writer for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social Contributor for @beyondthe90.bsky.social At-Large board member @brickyardbattalion.com Indianapolis, IN

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From concept to your closet 🎨✨

#UpTheRoos

06.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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06.03.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”

06.03.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Akron City have released their 2026 "Pride of Ohio" Kits

06.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to figure out 🫑

06.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

"As stated above, we plan to continue operating and, if necessary for those purposes, replacements may be hired."

The USL is going out saying it's happy to bring in players who will play if the union strikes (scabs). Reminder the #USL org is owned by Alec Papadakis and not the clubs #USLC

05.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms The email, sent to all USL Championship players, includes an β€œFAQ” section on crossing a potential picket line

REPORT: On Wednesday, the USL emailed all Championship players with information on procedures for crossing a potential picket line and resigning their union membership, multiple sources have confirmed to The Guardian.

Details, including the attached "FAQs" pdf: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

05.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 125 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 86
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USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms The email, sent to all USL Championship players, includes an β€˜FAQ’ section on crossing a potential picket line

So we're now at the attempted union busting stage? Players in my mind have no choice but to strike before game 1 kicks off tomorrow. League doesn't try unless they know they've screwed themselves 70 ways to Sunday & won't care if game 1 kicks off on time Friday.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

05.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement from USLPA on β€œunion-busting” tactics of management

05.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Updated March 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET
After several hours of bargaining today (March 4), the League made significant movement on key issues identified by the USPA, including:
β€’ Further increases to minimum compensation to $40,000
β€’ Elimination of in-season buyouts
β€’ Additional protections related to team contraction
β€’ League-level bonuses for player awards and championship teams
β€’ Established pay rates for League-level promotional and commercial appearances
β€’ These proposals reflect meaningful concessions - including on issues of substantial importance to the League and Clubs - in an effort to help bridge remaining gaps.
As we have consistently stated, successful collective bargaining requires meaningful participation and compromise from both parties. We remain ready to continue negotiations at any time to reach a fair and sustainable agreement.

Updated March 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET After several hours of bargaining today (March 4), the League made significant movement on key issues identified by the USPA, including: β€’ Further increases to minimum compensation to $40,000 β€’ Elimination of in-season buyouts β€’ Additional protections related to team contraction β€’ League-level bonuses for player awards and championship teams β€’ Established pay rates for League-level promotional and commercial appearances β€’ These proposals reflect meaningful concessions - including on issues of substantial importance to the League and Clubs - in an effort to help bridge remaining gaps. As we have consistently stated, successful collective bargaining requires meaningful participation and compromise from both parties. We remain ready to continue negotiations at any time to reach a fair and sustainable agreement.

Lol at the USL realizing that the USLPA wasn’t fucking around and are now so desperately trying to save face in order for the season to start tomorrow

uslchampionship.com/cba

05.03.2026 01:59 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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⚽️ Brett’s Indiana Soccer Update: March β€˜26
β–ͺ️ @brettmullenix.bsky.social takes a look around the state of Indiana, gives us an update on the state of the Indy Eleven, as well as an update on the schedule for the USL W Squad www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bre...

04.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Sources: Sebastian Lletget has signed with Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship.

Lletget, 33, spent the last few seasons with FC Dallas and put up nine goal contributions in MLS in 2024. Started 14 games for Dallas last year.

Will add on-ball quality for Monterey.

03.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 8

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03.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have the very young Fort Wayne team finishing in 10th.

Feels right for a team with a lot of talent + upside. Just, will they be consistent? Big ask alongside who will be the main attacking threat in a midfield heavy squad?

03.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to League One, Fort Wayne! But you aren't just some new kids on the block. Mike Avery is a fun, attacking coach who is bound to put on a show.

Will the League Two pieces help smooth the gap to League One?

We'll discuss it LIVE tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT!

03.03.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At least everyone agrees Westchester will be bad lol

03.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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INCREDIBLE: IRAN’S WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM STANDS SILENT DURING ANTHEM BEFORE ASIAN CUP MATCH

Arriving at the tournament in Australia days before American & Israeli air strikes hit Tehran & killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the team decline to sing the regime's anthem.

03.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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I'm working on a game where you play as the Virtual Referee!

#gamedev #indiegame

01.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 652 πŸ” 154 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 69
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A new league. A new level. A new look β€” unveiled Monday night for our season ticket holders.
In vibrant Autumn Gold, we’ll take the trip south Saturday for our first professional match against FC Naples.
shop.fortwaynefc.com, make sure you show off your Fort Wayne Football Club spirit.

03.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Behind the scenes at our Away Kit Reveal Photo Shoot. Afterward, we unveiled our threads to a crowd of 500 and they were a hit.
FortWayneFC.com

03.03.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

*maybe*

02.03.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Independent Supporters Council is in solidarity with the USLPA and the players as they pursue a fair agreement.

Our full statement is in this thread.

#StandUpForStandards

02.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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This Sunday marks the start of a new season, and we’re headed to Brooklyn! Join us at The HQ, Home Base, The Mothership, The Home Away From Home - Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple! Celebrate the start of a new season, and support a local business rooted in our history! #IndyForever #IXITID

02.03.2026 06:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

For those who don't understand, the bridge shown is for trains. Not semis

02.03.2026 01:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tradition, reworked. A new era of AFC Ann Arbor awaits. 🌳

Available now with every season ticket purchase. πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/35Ukk-0

Offer ends March 16 at 11:59 PM (EST)

#RootedHere

01.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

I love this city so much

02.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Indy Eleven Update: March 2026 Preseason highlights the month of March, more information on the stadium front, 2026 its get revealed...and didn't go well with fans, and USL-W schedule announced. Oh and the USLPA is ready to strike.

Indy Eleven Monthly Update - March 2026

Preseason highlights the month of March, more information on the stadium front, 2026 its get revealed...and didn't go well with fans, and USL-W schedule announced. Oh and the USLPA is ready to strike.

open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...

01.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Backheeled - Telling American Soccer Stories Here at Backheeled, we take American soccer coverage one step further with stories on the U.S. national teams, domestic leagues, and more.

Get those Backheeled subscriptions fired up, because USL preview week is coming.

The Championship mega-preview drops on Monday, and then League One arrives Tuesday. Between them, you're getting 45,000+ words covering every single team in the USL.

www.backheeled.com#/portal/signup

28.02.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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The @mnwonderwall.bsky.social unfurled its first tifo of 2026 ahead of #MNUFC's home opener.

It features a black-and-blue Rebel Loon with blue text beneath: We have friends everywhere.

28.02.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Bayern beating Dortmund tonight means that Dortmund have now won just 14 of the 48 games between the two clubs since the DFL decided to market the fixture as β€œDer Klassiker.”

It’s getting pretty pathetic. And is nothing but an albatross around the league’s neck when it tries to sell itself abroad.

28.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0