Louisville and Lexington players paused the USL Championship season opener for 60 seconds after kickoff, letting the clock run without play. A fearless show of unity from the USL Players Association as negotiations reach a critical stage. It’s time for the league to act. #StandUpForStandards

The referee blows for the start of #LEXvLOU and the players, acknowledging the ongoing labor dispute, #StandUpForStandards, standing in place and not actually kicking off for almost a minute.

With a CBA deal still pending, Lexington and Louisville begin the season with a minute-long moment of stillness.

The USL-Championship opener between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC is underway, but both sides stood motionless for a minute to call attention to ongoing CBA talks. #USL-C

The Ceiling Has Raised — But the Floor Is Still Too Low: A Former USL Player's Take on the CBA Battle & Player Rights ✍️ Brandon Miller, a 10-year veteran of the league. www.brandonmiller.site/post/address...

Imagine being a professional soccer player while living in a casino hotel, eating staff meals, and working two other jobs just to get by 🤯 That was the reality for Duke Lacroix. Now the USLPA President is fighting to make sure no player has to struggle just to live while playing professionally.

The Miami FC went from having some of the best, underrated kits in the league to using AI in their announcements… I hate it here.

If USL-C matches don’t happen due to a strike it’s going to be interesting to see how USL-1 players protest the lockout this weekend.

they’re just begging for a car chase

Today I got to meet a white raven at a wildlife rescue center! This is Opal 💗

ICYMI: The USL emailed every Championship player an FAQ doc that included guidance on “crossing a picket line” and “Union membership resignation.” An active player said teammates couldn’t find it until they checked spam. “I just think it’s a bunch of bullshit.” Full report at @us.theguardian.com.

The USLPA are still in CBA negotiations with USLHQ… With key demands still unmet and kickoff less than 24 hours away, will the games actually be played? USLPA President and Colorado Springs Switchbacks defender Duke Lacroix joins Gass to explain more 🎙️

Statement from USLPA on “union-busting” tactics of management

Fuck the USL, more specifically fuck the Papadakis family.

2026 Women’s Season Tickets are sold out. The lottery had 7,257 season ticket requests. Thank you to everyone who entered. Single match tickets for the USL W League & USL League Two seasons go on sale on Saturday, March 14 at 10am.

A cartoon from the 1950’s that’s more relevant than ever 💔

A five-hour bargaining session on Wednesday between the USL and USLPA - with a mediator present - resulted in some movement on key issues, but the two sides still seem far away from agreeing on a new CBA. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

USLPA executive director doesn’t rule out opening weekend strike gophnx.com/uslpa-openin...

Can I have your attention please. There is a USISL patch available for purchase in the wild. www.ebay.com/itm/19815177...

Cartoon by Tommy Siegel

I'm working on a game where you play as the Virtual Referee! #gamedev #indiegame

CUNO - “Fuck does Cuno care?” The boy turns to you. (He doesn't care.)

My goal on the internet these days is to share the most niche things I can. I think I have accomplished that goal with this skeet.

Charlotte Operation Epic Fury incoming.

Playing FireRed with Charmander as my starter for the first time. Brock was a challenge but Mankey came in clutch. After all these years of choosing Bulbasaur I never realized how difficult Starmie is.

A tale of two halves. A primetime Florida Derby for the AGES. 📸: Morgan Tencza

It’s a beautiful thing to see Orlando self destructing in real time. It’s a shame that it means Miami is having success but I’m still here for it.

It’s a beautiful thing to see Miami self destructing in real time. It’s a shame that it means Orlando is having success but I’m still here for it.

That was a sick cross by Ojeda.

So that’s what it looks like for a team to absorb the early pressure, limited clear scoring opportunities, and find a rhythm on the road. Charlotte FC would never.

There is something really fun about seeing a journeyman like Christian Ramirez score a goal.

Looking at the numbers for Nimfasha Berchimas are kind of insane. He has 47 appearances since signing with Charlotte FC in 2022. Only three of those appearances have come with the MLS first team totaling 20 minutes. Maybe this is unrealistic but at a certain point you have to give him a chance.

Wise words

Watching my soccer team. #ForTheCrown

There is a lot of blame to throw around. Privett is going to get a lot for his horrendous assist to Klauss. You can’t entirely blame the defense when you have three total shots with your last coming in the 36th minute. Unacceptable.

Defensive issues are concerning. What’s equally concerning is that this squad seemingly has zero chemistry linking passes together. Especially in the final third.

It’s fucking depressing that down 3-0 Charlotte still have zero shots this half. Last shot was Diani in the 36th minute.

I get it you are by default going to have a bit of a hiccup after losing two outstanding players like Agyemang and Malanda. Toklomati seems like a decent to potentially equal replacement for Agyemang. After tonight it feels pretty apparent that Privett isn’t going to fill the hole left by Malanda.

First half mood. #ForTheCrown

It feels pretty concerning especially for the future of the club that without Westwood Charlotte doesn’t appear to have any vocal leaders. When times get tough the squad disappears and loses clear direction.

We’re going to learn a lot about who cares on this Charlotte roster tonight. Zaha seems to be melting down while Toklomati appears to be pushing.

Galaxy are up 3-0 in 15 minutes. I think they’ll be ok without Puig for the moment. The consistency that they’re talking about Galaxy being without him is absurd.

Seems like Charlotte is going to miss Malanda tremendously this year. It might be an overreaction but I’m not sure I trust Ream or Privett to fill the void left by his departure.

It’s so frustrating to turn on a game on Apple TV that starts at 7:30 and neither the game nor a pregame is present. I shouldn’t be met with commercials.

Full, 17-pass build-up from the Quakes on Bouda's goal. Including an outrageous switch from Niko Tsakiris to start it off – spreading Atlanta out – and a textbook final ball from Timo Werner.

Every single game this year. Make them hear you

It took just 42 seconds for a long ball from Boxall.