As we move into the quarterfinals, total #WorldCup stats: Total goals: 280 #USMNT goals: 11 🙁

GABP is a bandbox, but these were all smoked... Man the front end of our bullpen is a PROBLEM #Phillies

As I reflect more on Gotham's move to Queens, there a few things that stick out to me: - it's clear that this was decided a while ago. Spending the entirety of the marketing budget this season on the Queens Classic, followed by 2028 (!) deposits, ignoring the rest of their time in NJ... #GothamFC

Two final observations for the #USMNT 1) The below dichotomy is startling: - We have never played that well in a group stage, regardless of opponent. We've never bossed opponents before like that. - We have never played worse in the Round of 16. A 4-1 loss that reflected the gulf in performance.

The lack of acknowledgement of NJ-based supporters by the club in any part of this announcement, and the heavy marketing push for 2028 season tickets (there's 1.5 more seasons in Harrison!) speaks volumes about the club's priorities. Hear them loud and clear: we don't matter #GothamFC

One interesting observation I haven't considered: the consistent "world class stadium" comments about Etihad Park. I've always thought of RBA/SIS as a world class stadium. Is this no longer true, or is this just the idea of a new stadium being the shiny object? #GothamFC

Subbing out LIRR for NJ Transit. Connecticut and LI fans accommodated at the expense of PA and NJ fans. Short of getting a stadium in Manhattan proper, this was a zero sum game for Harrison vs. Queens, and the club has made the decision on who they care about more. #GothamFC

There's a huge difference between moving from Loudon to proper DC and Harrison to Queens IMO. That being said, the Spirit should absolutely be the model Gotham attempt to emulate. It's not just about the location, it's about a full commitment to building the team in the community.

Its disgusting to me that Gotham is already marketing 2028 season tickets! How little do you care about your existing fanbase?! I'm not naive to the business of sports, but treating fan relationships as transactional has long-term implications. I hope they realize that before it's too late.

Somebody gets it. #GothamFC

Thinking of NJ-based @cloud9goth.bsky.social supporters who braved Yurcak Field for years and kept this club alive before they became successful... #GothamFC

Salt in the wound after yesterday's debacle. Clearly abandoning loyal fans in NJ for the supposed promise of more fans because you now play in an NYC zip code works out great every time... #GothamFC

The history of the #USMNT has been missed opportunities. - An inspired '94 World Cup followed by a disaster in '98 - The dramatic run of '02 (muted bc of timezone) followed by a failure in '06 - THE highlight of this team (the Donovan winner) in '10 followed by an immediate subsequent elimination

The thing that stings is how much of this was self-inflicted. 3 of the 4 goals were driven by unforced errors. The irony of this performance is that while this is the "best" soccer team in #USMNT history, this round of 16 performance was worse than any of their predecessors...

Everything 🍊 touches... #USMNT

Just the absolute worst time to lay an egg as a team. #USMNT

Unacceptable from Freese. Way too fucking cute #USMNT

Bad time for our worst half of the tournament. Some of that is on Belgium but a lot of the sloppiness and lethargy was self-inflicted. Big improvement needed if we want a result #USMNT

Vibes very much matching the Netherlands game from 2022 #USMNT

Sidebar: Trea's error led to all of the first inning runs counting against Sanchez, but because you "can't assume the double play", all those runs are "earned". Meanwhile, home cooking in Milwaukee ensured the opposite scenario on an error call. Seems kinda silly... #Phillies

So the Phillies are apparently having the ole "No Effing Way" game today. No need to tune in 🙄 #Phillies #IYKYK

Me seeing this ball hit the fence under the 410 sign on the fly, but seeing the distance measured at 414 on Statcast... 🤔🤔🤔 #Phillies

It's funny that some of the criticisms of the expanded tournament (less group jeopardy, 3rd place teams not worthy of KO's) actually were correct, but the value of just having more World Cup games seems to have won out completely. #WorldCup

Am wondering if Anderson/Rice will become this generation's Lampard/Gerrard. Two absolute top talents whose skillsets don't work together, but their talent forces both of them into the England XI 🤔

Second time this week that Mattingly tried to get cute with the front of our bullpen to preserve a one run deficit and got burned... What's the definition of insanity again? #Phillies

Balogun having his suspension overturned because VAR protocol wasn't followed? That I could get behind. The #USMNT getting the CR7 treatment because reasons? And if 🍊 actually had a part to play...

Similar to the Denver result. Goal conceded out of nothing and second goal later with unexpected keeper shenanigans involved. Poor decision making in the final third plauging the attack. Onto Utah #GothamFC

Seem too eager to shoot instead of make the extra pass when in good positions #GothamFC

Well that sucker punch was out of absolutely nothing... #GothamFC

Not even a review from VAR? Wow... #GothamFC

Stats after the round of 32 Total goals: 257 #USMNT goals: 10 Total donation pledge: $407 #WorldCup

That last 30 minutes was reminiscent of the #USMNT of old. Just emptied the tank and dug in to not give Bosnia a chance, even down a man. Even nicked one on a gorgeous FK, which is emblematic of the skill of this squad. Are we finally seeing the golden generation make good??? #WorldCup

Ball don't lie! #USMNT

That's an absolute joke of a decision. VAR re-refereeing a game in slow motion. Considering how little has been overturned in this tournament, that is a massive overreaction #USMNT #WorldCup

Fuck yeah Balo #USMNT

Should we just fast forward to the France-Argentina rematch or what? #WorldCup

France:

Chase Shugart, welcome to the Iron Pigs #Phillies

The air out of the balloon as that ball landed foul, followed by a soft dribbler #Phillies

Total team failure that inning #Phillies

Classic giving up the lead immediatelg after blowing a chance to add to it 🤦🏾 #Phillies

What a fun two weeks, goals galore among the great atmospheres across North America... Now onto the business end of this tournament, where the stakes are raised! #WorldCup

What a stupid way to lose. Grateful that game meant nothing. Turkiye did fuck all in that second half, so definitely hard done by that result, but a good lesson going into the knockouts #USMNT

LOL Bryce actually flipped them off??? #Phillies

LMAO #Phillies

No one phones in a getaway day like the 2026 Phightins #Phillies

I do not enjoy watching Nats games. Such an irritating team to watch #Phillies

That was cathartic #Phillies

What an awful time for Kerkering to lay an egg #Phillies

Nats doing their BS contact merchant nonsense again I see... #Phillies