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Our view from the pressbox at Centennial Stadium. #TogetherWeClimb

It’s worth noting that Taco Bell identified the source before the FDA did, and promptly pulled it from their stores. The FDA didn’t even name the source until Taylor Farms outed themselves, and hasn’t issued a recall. Basically, Taco Bell is now a more reliable authority than the FDA.

Patreon Freebie: Chris Sharpe Interview Been awhile since we put something on Patreon for free. @bymattpollard.bsky.social spoke to Sharpie the other day for 17 minutes. The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper coach is a joy to speak to. Here it so, no cost to you. www.patreon.com/BurgundyWave...

Sources: I'm told that the MLS Commissioner search has narrowed to three execs who could replace Don Garber. * LAFC co-owner and former PE exec Larry Berg * Veteran media exec David Nathanson * Senior exec with the 49ers Paraag Marathe A new MLS commissioner is expected to be announced next month.

It's 15 minutes to kick-off of the first MLS game in 2 months, the first since the start of this hugely successful World Cup. There is no pregame show. There is no scene-set that explains the first half of the season. There is nothing to welcome new viewers and connect the league to the past month.

Inbox: Lucas Herrington has been named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Team!

I’m shellshocked after that performance. I truly thought this USMNT squad had quarterfinal potential in them after the first few rounds but Belgium, even at their age, is a class above this U.S. side. The wait for a deep run goes on for another 4 years. Just an average World Cup, even on home soil.

This will haunt the USMNT like Couva and Wondo in 2014.

9’ Low energy start from the United States and it gets punished. 0-1 | #USMNT

Moïse Bombito with another start for Canada.

🎆 Happy Fourth of July, Philadelphia! Presenting today’s front page of The Inquirer. Head here for live updates on the day’s festivities: www.inquirer.com/news/phila...

Remember when baseball and soccer didn't get along? They both felt fully American tonight here in Seattle. “To have the USA team here earlier [in the tournament] and now to have them back, I think is pretty cool,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said: www.inquirer.com/soccer/mauri...

JACK PRICE HAS RE-SIGNED WITH SHREWSBURY TOWN www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdK...

I believe the charming nature of this USMNT x Sesame Street crossover promo influenced the match result tonight

Say that it was only the last 32. Say it was only Bosnia if you must. But the fact of the matter is this: the US men have won a World Cup knockout match. That alone vaults this team into a different conversation; one that has not been dusted off since 02. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Final: #USMNT 2, Bosnia & Herzegovina 0. For the first time in 24 years and just the second time in program history, the U.S. men's soccer team has won a World Cup knockout game. At great cost with Folarin Balogn's red card, yes. But for now, the joy and relief are palpable all over this place.

Balogun Red Card, USMNT Fight Through Dismissal to Advance- USMNT vs Bosnia-and-Herzegovina Photo Gallery By: @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2026/07/01/b...

LFG!!!!

So proud of Braidon for carrying the soccer torch at The Post for 2.5 years! He crushed it and will no doubt be involved in big things in the near future. We’re very fortunate to have such a robust independent soccer reporter corps in Colorado. Keep on keeping on, bro 🫡

Canada have advanced to the Round of 16!

MOÏSE BOMBITO IS STARTING FOR CANADA HIS FIRST START AT THE WORLD CUP

Can confirm. Ian Murphy was on the short list for departures for Colorado Rapids. Murph’s been fourth on the depth chart since last year. He had trade value within MLS. SD taking a flyer on him with. Especially with interest in Manu Duah. Colorado and San Diego play July 22.

Denver Summit Santa Fe Yards Stadium Update: Rob Cohen says they are finalizing the engineering designs. Expect updated renderings in the next week or two. The design will not be "fundamentally different" from the previous concept renderings. No update on the 2028 timeline.

in a way, the presence of Alexi Lalas on FOX really illustrates how big this moment for US soccer is he doesn't make good points, has no charisma, is not well-liked, not respected by his colleagues, wasn't a great player, but he went deep in a home World Cup so we still hear from him 30 years later

FULLTIME! 2-0! A more even second half but the USMNT have cooler headers and keep the clean sheet! For the first time since 1930, they have won their first two games a World Cup! One foot in the door of the knockout stage! WHAT A DAY FOR AMERICAN SOCCER IN SEATTLE!

The March to the Match was generational vibes:

Lineup graphics are out. It’s official official. Christian Pulisic is OUT for the USMNT. Ricardo Pepi is in. Lucas Herrington is on the bench for Australia.

MOÏSE BOMBITO HAS MADE HIS WORLD CUP DEBUT! He subs on for Canada at halftime.

Official: Colorado Rapids have transferred midfielder Connor Ronan to Aberdeen. The Irishman reunited with Stephen Robinson closer to home. burgundywave.com/2026/06/17/c...

Woooooowww

CABO VERDE 🇨🇻

no big deal, Vozinha's World Cup debut had him facing 27 shots, 7 shots on target and getting a draw against former World Cup Champion Spain

Great back and forth between Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie! They create their own luck and the own goal!

1' Kickoff! The United Stated Men's National Team has started their 2026 World Cup! This is @bymattpollard.bsky.social and @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social on location at Los Angeles Stadium. Can't believe this is happening and we're here. GO GO USA 0-0 | #USMNT

Lineups are out for both teams. Chris Richards starts for the USMNT in a back three! Julio Enciso starts for Paraguay despite his injury scare. Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron starts. Former Rapid Auston Trusty is on the bench.

We had previously heard Everton, West Ham, and Bundesliga. Given he is a likely starter at the World Cup for Australia and his best qualities are on the ball, honestly not surprised.

OHHHHHHH CANADA GOAAAAALLLL

Moïse Bombito Makes Final Canada World Cup Roster Despite Injury Recovery Scare: burgundywave.com/2026/06/11/m...

Colorado Rapids at the World Cup: Meet the four center backs with ties to Commerce City who will be playing at the tournament! burgundywave.com/2026/06/02/c...

Lucas Herrington on his future: "I'm not really thinking too far in the future. It's just Colorado, and now just focusing on the World Cup... But loving my football in Colorado, and we'll see what happens." www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inbox: Colorado Rapids announce that Zack Steffen has had shoulder surgery. He’s expected to miss 5-6 months, which is the rest of the regular season. Get used to Nico Hansen starting in goal.

Well, I’m gonna go cry rn. Crushed.

Good analysis by Matt here. On his best days, Ronan was the perfect energy guy. Tremendous instincts, good crosses and a steady midfield presence. Would often lose physical battles but would make up for it in other ways. Probably the best move for all parties but I’ll always be a fan of his.

Press and Journal reporting that Aberdeen expect to sign Connor Ronan when the window opens in Scotland next week: www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

Burgundy Wave is officially credentialed for the World Cup. We’ll be in the press box June 12 for USA vs Paraguay.

Re-skeet if your club has four current or former players going to the World Cup

Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington is officially going to the World Cup!

LET’S GO! Montréal born & bred, undiscovered in HS. Took a leap of faith to play at Iowa Western Community College to bolster his résumé. Meteoric rise from there. Rapids were enamored with him from Day 1 of combine. Moïse used a “gauntlet mentality” to go from community college to the World Cup.

Colorado Rapids center back Lucas Herrington is close to making the Australia World Cup roster: burgundywave.com/2026/05/27/l...