We all knew FIFA’s motivations for the hydration break was financial and not “player safety” but my god how was it over exploited this fast.

Well, I didn't think it would happen this go-around, but it finally hit me last night and has built all day. I'm excited about the World Cup

Everytime I look this up, it amuses me but the low-water mark for MLS players on the USMNT's World Cup squad was 2010 when Bob Bradley took just four players from the domestic circuit. Even weirder, they were Landon Donovan, Jonathan Bornstein, Edson Buddle and … Robbie Findley.

Look, this pizza is FINE. It's a great pizza for a regional American chain. But this pizza hasn't tested itself against the highest levels of pizza in Europe, so I'm not sure it should represent us in international competition when there are several more qualified pizzas being cooked in Belgium.

I think it's Bora but Yanks is right there with em

Maybe we'll finally get the bottom of what Bruce said in New England

Where can I sue for sucking the joy out of the World Cup?

Story: A Vancouver-based non-profit which assists people recovering from serious spinal injuries organized a raffle of two World Cup tickets. Then the cease-and-desist letters came from FIFA. Free to read www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

Update: It's going to be a fantastic summer

And you should read about it because he'll be starting in the next World Cup

The result of the FC Cincinnati match will probably determine my mood for the entire summer. This is a very healthy and adult way to live your life.

Tanner is coming back, what a disgrace

🆕📰 | PREVIEW: The World Cup interrupts The FC’s season. How will we line up against Orlando? Will it be another shoutout? We have you covered! #AllForCincy | @shawnbehmer.bsky.social

NEW: In 96 years of men's World Cups, only eight nations have won the damn thing. One missed the expanded field; others arrive in mixed form. Will 2026 add a new member to the Hall of Winners? Sizing up the most likely first-time champs, for @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

FCC legend

Gotta think if Manchester City had like, one or two more financial violations in them, they'd have taken the title. Alas.

Columbus should hire Martin O’Neill

🆕📰 | RECAP: A tie that feels like… a tie? A win? Idk what I watched last night, but Damon does. He broke down how The FC equalized at the death against San Diego. #AllForCincy | @damongumbert.bsky.social READ ⤵️

Soccer Night in America

🆕📰 | RECAP: The 513 Day Disaster The FC failed to hold on to the lead as they fell 5-3 to Inter Miami. With fluky goals and a questionable lineup, Damon breaks down what went wrong. #AllForCincy | @damongumbert.bsky.social READ ⤵️

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy

Really hoping someone from the media picks up this story about USSF quietly dropping an ownership change rule

Every game at the new Fire stadium

Happy to see I was pretty much bang-on when it came to salary estimates. Here's my best guess as to where FC Cincinnati's roster stands as of today (with updated salary information!)

Sporting KC in 2026: "Check this shit out motherfucker [I slide one foot out from under me and fall on my ass, its not clear what kind of move I was trying to do]"

Happy Mother's Day from Nico Estévez

Do we have to save the Sounders now too? www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

🆕📰 | PREVIEW: Battle of the Queen Cities How will The FC line up? Is Tim Ream back from obtaining an AARP membership? Shawn has you covered. #AllForCincy | @shawnbehmer.bsky.social READ:

FIFA are selling "limited edition host city jerseys" ahead of the World Cup, priced at... $375

A 256 team bracket would be dope as hell. Only adds two games to the current tournament.

Sounds like the current owners should keep owning the asset they bought until they have it in such a position that it can be sold and kept in market. You can't brag about how much you invest in local soccer while talking about how you lose so much money you'll have to move the team!

Last week 2 changes in US soccer went under the radar: USSF quietly changed its League/Team ownership standards and MLS Next Pro announced a partnership with the same private equity fund that killed Toys R Us. It's bad. open.substack.com/pub/wburdine...

Fantastic new data viz app for MLS sickos here! www.soccerdatavizer.com/data

Would calling up Neymar for the World Cup be a good idea by Brazil? Do they need him? 🇧🇷 📝 for @fotmob.com

Soccer fans LOVE hearing that the league they care about is letting in private equity to do a "Strategic Investment To Accelerate Growth" while some of its fans are in danger of having their team stolen from them. Can't get enough.

"...move Next Pro teams that are affiliated with MLS clubs to nearby mid-sized markets" Private Equity comes for lower league soccer

Cincy ties it up 3-3 and don't let them lie to you

Well that's enough soccer for tonight

Following Wolves’ relegation, the club is reportedly set to sell Yerson Mosquera. Guys. Hear me out… estadioabierto.com/wolves-vende...

@threedef.bsky.social's bzzlghtyr.github.io/full-kit-ran... but for nfl gms

lol what a weird thing to do

Meanwhile PRO...

FC Cincinnati’s all-time record when playing in baseball stadiums (2016-present) 7 wins 9 losses 5 ties #AllForCincy

The untold backstory of how @theonion.com has finally struck a new deal to take over Infowars — with the help of Sandy Hook families. And what @bencollins.bsky.social plans to do with @timheidecker.bsky.social and Alex Jones' studio (and desk!) 🚨👀 youtu.be/jC7cZU5_hsU?...

I wrote about Chris Brady being REALLY good, Roman Celentano being fine, and a FC Cincinnati defense that isn't as bad as it seems. Also Samuel Gidi doing some interesting stuff that'll be worth keeping an eye on later this week. www.preseasonstreams.com/defensive-di...

Former FC Cincinnati midfielder Leo Bertone has played the second most number of minutes for Thun this season as well! Love to see it.

I didn't like how this ended so I added some stuff at the end. Check it out now before I think about it too much and change it again.

i wrote about the $95 bus ticket www.theguardian.com/football/202...

If Montreal cant get a new owner, they may be better suited being the big fish in the CPL pond

Joining Ken Broo in about 20 minutes on 700 WLW to talk FC Cincinnati, Neymar, and more!