David Beffert
@dbeffert.bsky.social
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Here for soccer along with Portland stuff, politics, economics, etc.
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Alex Ip č㏠é
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INBOX: Rep. Thomas Massie, who has enraged Trump for his insistence on blocking tariffs and releasing the Epstein files according to the law, just issued what is widely known among Chinese dissidents as "a declaration of no suicidal intent" (ä¸čŞćŽşč˛ć), a sign of extreme distress.
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The Nutmeg News
about 11 hours ago
Soccer Fan Only A Few Weeks Away From Giving Up On The Season
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Soccer Fan Only A Few Weeks Away From Giving Up On The Season â The Nutmeg News
Soccer fan James Freiburger admitted that he was only a few weeks away from giving up on the season as the start of the new season begins in under two weeks.
https://www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026/2/13/soccer-fan-only-a-few-weeks-away-from-giving-up-on-the-season
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Jason Davis
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Last call for a thing I wrote about American soccer media.
jason-davis-soccer-eagle.ghost.io/american-soc...
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American Soccer Media Blues
You might have heard by now that Matthew Doyle, aka The Armchair Analyst, is no longer employed by mlssoccer.com. Doyle announced that his 15-year run as the league roster maven and in-house tactics e...
https://jason-davis-soccer-eagle.ghost.io/american-soccer-media-blues/
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Rose City Riveters
about 5 hours ago
Did you miss out on the Q&A with Thorns GM Jeff Agoos? No problem! Watch the whole thing here:
youtu.be/TJK-DNiOzXo?...
Many thanks to Jeff for coming out and spending time with us.
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Jeff Agoos Q&A at Legends
YouTube video by Rose City Riveters
https://youtu.be/TJK-DNiOzXo?si=YRknvuF0tZBpgXLE
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The difference between pre and post Leagues Cup DDC is quite noticeable even in this data set. (Without or without the two game outliersâalso known as great games) I hope to see an improved version of the pre-League Cup DDC when heâs back
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Dan Wighton
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www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Well well well, what do we have here? My report from Dortmund's most comfortable win of the season.
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Dortmund thump Mainz to close in on Bayern
A first-half Serhou Guirassy double and four Julian Ryerson assists helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-0 home win over Mainz on Friday, pulling them three points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260213-dortmund-thump-mainz-to-close-in-on-bayern
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Dreadnought Holiday
about 12 hours ago
You may laugh, but the Macbeths are a much better role model for a marriage than Romeo and Juliet. They discuss their problems (killing the king of Scotland), share their hobbies (killing the king of Scotland), and resolve their conflicts (by killing the king of Scotland).
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Pablo Maurer
about 7 hours ago
Recently came across this old email, from 2014, from a DC United employee to my editor at MLSSoccer. The club had just been eliminated from the playoffs & I had just ripped some sick donuts at RFK. Dude tried to get me fired, more or less. Absolutely incredible relic right here. Framing it.
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Bundesliga news â Bulinews.com
about 7 hours ago
Borussia Dortmund extended their winning run with a comfortable victory over an in-form Mainz side.
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Ryerson delivers as Dortmund keep title hopes alive
Borussia Dortmund extended their winning run with a comfortable victory over an in-form Mainz side.
https://bulinews.com/ryerson-delivers-dortmund-keep-title-hopes-alive
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Stefan Bienkowski
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Jon Mackenzie
about 8 hours ago
It's coming out later this year...
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Dortmund meat wall goal
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I donât want to jinx anything, but Iâm enjoying this BVB match
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Patrick Wyman
about 11 hours ago
One of the most powerful books ever written, highly recommend, and my subject for next weekâs episode of Past Lives
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Derek Rae
about 12 hours ago
My ESPN German football column with the focus on Bayern and their treble quest.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Amid more Bundesliga success, Bayern's Pokal drought weighs heavily
Bayern Munich have their eyes on a treble of silverware, and know full well how important winning the DFB-Pokal for the first time since 2020 will be.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47909372/amid-more-bundesliga-success-bayern-munich-dfb-pokal-drought-weighs-heavily?referrer=scribe
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Michael Caley
about 13 hours ago
good piece by
@abelmeszaros.bsky.social
on Igor Tudor's tactical approach the results of this style of play, as he says, have been mixed but they definitely add up to a recognizable tactical vision
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2023/03...
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Igor Tudor's doing it again â Marseilleâs through on goal! - Analytics FC
Abel Meszaros digs in to the Croatian manager and his approach and examines why it is paying dividends in the south of France
https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2023/03/17/igor-tudors-doing-it-again-marseilles-through-on-goal/
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
about 14 hours ago
This is a landmark year in American soccer, and I don't think the Timbers have had a season with this much pressure and expectation since they entered MLS.
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
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An unconventional season preview (again).
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The 2026 On-Field To-Do List
Season previews have a defined formula. Which players left? Which players arrived? Where do you think *insert team* will finish in the table? Can they win a trophy? Other outlets will preview the Por...
https://www.cascadiafc.com/the-2026-on-field-to-do-list/
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Gabe OrtĂz
1 day ago
âThe Constitution does not permit the government to arrest thousands of individuals and then disregard their constitutional rights because it would be too challenging to honor those rights.â
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Hold up everybody, the Timbers have hired a data analyst!
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ââŚthe club's new Data Analyst, Hrishikesh Dabir, joins from English side Blackburn Rovers, where he served as an assistant data scientist for two seasons.â
www.patreon.com/posts/timber...
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Timbers make two additions to coaching staff for 2026 season | The Timber Review
Get more from The Timber Review on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/timbers-make-two-150608109?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share
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Expected Own Goals
1 day ago
For the curious: these are the Thorns' offseason roster additions with 4 weeks to go before opening day, going back to when U.S. Soccer fully divested from the NWSL and the CBA was negotiated.
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Jason Anderson
1 day ago
Good piece here calling the Thorns out for basically taking the winter off. Once Sophia Wilson took up her (player-held) option, they faded into the background this winter, which is extremely un-Portland. Where's the ambition these days?
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Thank you
@phuocerman.bsky.social
for asking the tough questions. I expected disruption and transition when the sale happened, but I didnât expect the dumpster fire to rage on
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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) âď¸
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10 Unanswered Questions for the Portland Thorns ahead of the 2026 NWSL season
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đĽNo Head Coach đĽNo movement for a 6 after Sam Coffey's departure đĽCenter Back remains pressing need Is ownership holding the club back? 10 Reality Check Takeawaysđ
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The Portland Thorns' 10 unanswered questions ahead of the 2026 season
After the Portland Thorns held their media day and open training session, many answers still remain unanswered.
https://stumptown-footy.ghost.io/the-portland-thorns-10-unanswered-questions-ahead-of-the-2026-season/
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Intuitive but interesting analysis of why La Masia doesnât produce strikers. (Tl;dr: Itâs because they emphasize the skills and habits of exceptional midfielders.)
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Why doesnât La Masia produce strikers for Barcelona?
The Catalan club's celebrated youth academy turns out scores of players for their first team, so why don't centre-forwards break through?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038697/2026/02/12/barcelona-la-masia-strikers-lewandowski-yamal/?source=user_shared_article
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American Soccer Analysis
1 day ago
More previews:
@beninquiring.bsky.social
tells us about the Pids,
@trevorwojcik.bsky.social
makes us nostalgic for the radio alarm clock in San Jose, and
@harrisoncrow.bsky.social
says it might be interesting in Sandy this year
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/...
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2026 MLS Previews: Colorado, San Jose, Real Salt Lake â American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and today we hit the Rapids, the Quakes, and RSL. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our Patreon . For $5 a month you ca...
https://www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/10/2026-mls-previews-colorado-san-jose-real-salt-lake
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John Muller
1 day ago
The highest and best use of soccer analytics is throwing computer vision and professional graders at identifying the dribbliest bois
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Adam Susman
2 days ago
Per Phil Neville, Juan Mosquera is out injured with a knock in preseason.
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âIt could be 2-3 weeks until we see himâ Mosquera was missing the first game regardless to a suspension from GM3 last year.
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
2 days ago
More concern than praise after that one. Roster holes are still massive. Coming back from 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead is good, blowing that lead in the span of 3 minutes is bad. Structural problems are still apparent.
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
2 days ago
This team is only going to go as far as Velde/DDC can take them, which matches my expectations. Still not seeing a sign of a serious floor. Concerning.
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
2 days ago
Double zero Hunter Sulte is awesome. Looks like Mora is starting as the 10 and Eric Miller is partnering Kamal Miller at center back.
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Jeff Rueter
2 days ago
NEW: A month out from the 2026 season, the NWSL landscape has been rocked by a pair of trades for rising USWNT midfielders.
@ellabrockway.bsky.social
and I on the Claire Hutton and Croix Bethune blockbusters. Itâs a great day for Bay FC.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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US midfielders Bethune, Hutton move in pair of blockbuster NWSL trades
Croix Bethune was traded from the Washington Spirit to the Kansas City Current for $1m, while Claire Hutton left the Current in a $1.1m transaction
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/11/us-midfielders-bethune-hutton-move-in-pair-of-blockbuster-nwsl-trades?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Portland Timbers
2 days ago
How the boys go âźď¸1ď¸âŁ1ď¸âŁ Subs: Joseph, Muse, Fory, Jura, Ondo, Surman, Bassett, Fernandez-Kim, Izoita, NuĂąez, Santos, VanVoorhis, Guerra
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Jeremy Petermanđ Ş
2 days ago
I'm gonna say it: they only care about their WNBA team now. Shameful.
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Tom Bogert
2 days ago
Possibly the dumbest decision by a place that has no shortage of self-inflicted wounds in recent years. If youâre an MLS fan, subscribe to Doyleâs newsletter. I promise youâll get coverage you want. Why the league doesnât want to be in that business anymore is incomprehensible.
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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) âď¸
2 days ago
The Portland Thorns not finding a way to get this sort of deal done especially after Sam Coffeyâs departure makes no sense. This is the exact type of move they needed heading into the season. The club still doesnât have a head coach, stud defensive midfielder or cb⌠A lot of work remains.
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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) âď¸
2 days ago
2026 Portland Thorns Media Day
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- Soph Wilson ahead of schedule - now in team trainings. "Caiya Hanks 'exact type of player' wants to play with - Marie MĂźller tracking for opening day - Caiya Hanks & Morgan Weaver 'later in season' - Players' High praise for interim head coach Sarah Lowdon
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Portland Thorns: 2026 Team Media Day & first open training of season
The Portland Thorns held Media Day and their first open training of the season. See some training footage and catch up on all of the availabilities from interim head coach Sarah Lowdon, Morgan Weaver...
https://stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-thorns-2026-team-media-day-first-open-training-of-season/
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âWE ARE VERY EXCITED FOR THIS,â stated one AI representative from MLSSOCCER.COM.BIZ. âWE WILL ASSIMILATE THE PARLAY. RESPECT THE PARLAY. ALL HAIL THE POLYMARKET.â
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The Nutmeg News
2 days ago
MLS Announces Plan To Replace Matt Doyle With AI Chatbot Of Simon Borg That Will Cover Polymarket Parlays
www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026...
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MLS Announces Plan To Replace Matt Doyle With AI Chatbot Of Simon Borg That Will Cover Polymarket Parlays â The Nutmeg News
Major League Soccer (MLS) announced their plan, today, to replace Matt âArmchair Analystâ Doyle with an AI chatbot of Simon Borg that will exclusively cover Polymarket Parlays.
https://www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2026/2/11/mls-announces-plan-to-replace-matt-doyle-with-ai-chatbot-of-simon-borg-that-will-cover-polymarket-parlays
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Kickback Soccer Media
2 days ago
We're celebrating the addition of
@mattdoyle.bsky.social
to the Kickback Soccer Media team today, and with the MLS season right around the corner there's no better time to share (again) our American soccer conversation starter pack:
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This is an easy subscribe.
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Telling graphic
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Mark Carey
4 days ago
High blocks, low blocks, everywhere you look...blocks. Using data from SkillCorner, I break down how each side likes to set up out of possession, and what it means for their playing style.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Piece here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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John Muller
3 days ago
Pretty rude to Josh Wolff
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Adam Whittaker Snavely
3 days ago
2026 MLS Kit Reviews Insults only Starting off with the âWhereâs the rest of the Barbershop Quartetâ kit
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