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Journalism major at Temple University. Writes about the beautiful game. Once met Jason Sudeikis. Covers leagues from all over the world.

Philadelphia, PA
Joined July 2020
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Just over a year ago, Gennaro Gattuso joked that, should Italy miss another World Cup, he would have to leave the country and move far away. Italy failed to qualify, but Gattuso stayed. He’s now leading an unlikely title charge. #AvantiLazio #SerieA thesoccergoal.com/2026/10/28…
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Forward Quinn Sullivan (22) was phenomenal as the Philadelphia Union beat Toronto FC 4-1 yesterday. He deserved more than his one assist, and he scored a penalty, winning another. One of the underappreciated factors in the Union's turnaround is his post-injury form. #DOOP #MLS
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His departure allowed Lennart Karl (18) to emerge, but it would've been great if Thomas Müller (37) played with Karl a little longer. Müller is one of the game's most intelligent players, especially in the final third. Could've taught Karl a lot. #FCBayern #Bundesliga
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Recently saw a comment on Instagram calling Mario Götze "the Harry Kane before Harry Kane." Götze is one year older, his season-high goal tally is ten, and he plays a completely different position and style of play. You see some of the strangest comparisons...
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Attacking midfielder Lennart Karl (18) had a strong performance as Bayern Munich beat Mainz 2-1. He scored Bayern's 2nd and deserved an assist for a fantastic ball to Kane. Decision-making in the final third still needs work, but there's a player there. #FCBayern #Bundesliga
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This is all ultimately another reason I'm still not a fan of the new Champions League format. More fixtures, more travel, and the matches, individually, have less value. Cheapens the league and much of the early-season UCL matches. Another case of quantity over quality.
Rotation has always been a thing, but this needs to be addressed. It cheapens the leagues when teams so blatantly prioritize Europe. If we see more of this in the early months of the season, attendance & viewership will really suffer. Fixture congestion causes these problems.
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Rotation has always been a thing, but this needs to be addressed. It cheapens the leagues when teams so blatantly prioritize Europe. If we see more of this in the early months of the season, attendance & viewership will really suffer. Fixture congestion causes these problems.
To be clear, this is not exclusively a PSG problem. When Atlético Madrid made their UCL run last season, they rotated heavily in La Liga, which allowed the club to fall to fourth. Only four of the 16 players who played in a 2-0 win over Valencia in May are still at the club.
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To be clear, this is not exclusively a PSG problem. When Atlético Madrid made their UCL run last season, they rotated heavily in La Liga, which allowed the club to fall to fourth. Only four of the 16 players who played in a 2-0 win over Valencia in May are still at the club.
I wonder if we'll soon see more of the PSG Champions League model. A deep UCL run is (usually) more beneficial financially and in terms of prestige, so stars are rested in the league. Already a bit of a surprise that we don't see it more from teams like Barcelona and Bayern.
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I wonder if we'll soon see more of the PSG Champions League model. A deep UCL run is (usually) more beneficial financially and in terms of prestige, so stars are rested in the league. Already a bit of a surprise that we don't see it more from teams like Barcelona and Bayern.
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No surprise here as striker Bruno Damiani (24) is in the Uruguay squad for friendlies against Argentina and the Dominican Republic. Juan Rodriguez (21) & Facundo Bernal (23), who debuted in the same Costa Rica match as Damiani did in 2024, were also called up. #DOOP #LaCeleste
Striker Bruno Damiani (24) left Club Nacional for the Philadelphia Union in 2025. After a rough year & a half, he's found his form, with 11 MLS goals since the restart. Now, he's in Diego Forlán's 42-man Uruguay squad for November friendlies. Big chance here. #DOOP #LaCeleste
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Diego Simeone is expected to make a big change ahead of Sunday's clash against Barcelona. Robin Le Normand could be benched following a crucial mistake in Atlético Madrid's Champions League loss. My latest for @BarcaOnFS: #FCBarcelona #Atleti #LaLiga everythingbarca.com/diego-si…
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We're standing with you, Belal. Every step of the way. 💙 Vancouver Whitecaps FC centre back Belal Halbouni has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and will step away from football to focus on his treatment and recovery. The club has confirmed that Halbouni has agreed to a contract extended through the 2027-28 MLS season. 📰 | whitecapsfc.tbits.me/trk/26N… #VWFC
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Attacking midfielder Pablo Pagis (23) has been called up to France thanks to a strong start with Paris FC. Pagis has 2 goals, 1 assist in Ligue 1 after joining from Lorient, where he was a revelation last season. Another bold move from Zinedine Zidane. #LesBleus #NationsLeague
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Why should your 🫵 GOAT be considered the greatest of all time? Goals, records, trophies... why are they the best?
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No surprise here as striker Bruno Damiani (24) is in the Uruguay squad for friendlies against Argentina and the Dominican Republic. Juan Rodriguez (21) & Facundo Bernal (23), who debuted in the same Costa Rica match as Damiani did in 2024, were also called up. #DOOP #LaCeleste
Striker Bruno Damiani (24) left Club Nacional for the Philadelphia Union in 2025. After a rough year & a half, he's found his form, with 11 MLS goals since the restart. Now, he's in Diego Forlán's 42-man Uruguay squad for November friendlies. Big chance here. #DOOP #LaCeleste
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Cole Campbell is looking forward to returning to Signal Iduna Park. The American forward could take on his former club for the first time on Saturday as SV Elversberg face Borussia Dortmund. My latest for @bulinewsdotcom: #BVB #Bundesliga #USMNT #DieElv bulinews.com/going-amazing-c…
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Striker Miroslav Klose won the Golden Boot in the 2005/06 Bundesliga season, with 25 goals in 25 starts. He was also the landslide Footballer of the Year in Germany as Werder Bremen finished second in the league. One of the best strikers of the 21st century. #SVW #Bundesliga
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⚫⚪ SV Elversberg and #USMNT winger Cole Campbell has looked ahead to Saturday's #Bundesliga game against his ex-club Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. #DieElv #BVB 💬 "It’s a lot of emotions, and it will be very weird to be there and to not be in a Dortmund jersey," he said. ✍️ @charlescerb 🔗 bulinews.com/going-amazing-c…
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Cole Campbell is looking forward to returning to Signal Iduna Park. The American forward could take on his former club for the first time on Saturday as SV Elversberg face Borussia Dortmund. My latest for @bulinewsdotcom: #BVB #Bundesliga #USMNT #DieElv bulinews.com/going-amazing-c…
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Portugal estará sempre em mim
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