The immediacy of the PL, and Chelsea's bosses, their particular predicament, etc, however, requires dumping heaps of pressure on a manager to 'make a change' when things go bad. This, of course, also acknowledges the limits of trusting a process. Destined to fail may be too harsh, buuuuttt....
11 League titles. A Ballon d'Or winner. A European Cup Semi-final. Now? A relegation battle.
My trip to watch @FKDuklaPraha:
#DuklaPrague #Groundhopping
My debut op-ed on the OG of US Soccer blogs, giving my take on the dual national conversation. Why we should embrace it and why the current trend toward nativism is myopic.
#USMNT #WC2026
A screen capture of an Axios news story that says: What to watch: Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran program at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv tells Axios the primary concern is the extent to which the upcoming talks will address the nuclear issue. "There are three minimum requirements that must be met: the removal of 60% enriched uranium from Iran, the dilution of 20% enriched material to a low level, and the suspension of uranium enrichment for as many years as possible," he said. "If these demands — some of which Iran rejected before the war — are accepted, the war can end with at least one significant achievement. If the war ends with these nuclear capabilities still in Iran, it would constitute a major failure."
It remains truly maddening that the “significant achievement” some are now pointing to as the best possible outcome of this horrific war is a half-assed, much worse version of what was negotiated more than a decade ago in the JCPOA.
Diplomacy worked. War failed.
www.axios.com/2026/04/08/u...
Big fan of the premise that a 45-year-old sporting director thought success was the hardest test of leadership until yesterday
1) The color clash on these kits is terrible. Having a hard time telling the teams apart without straining. 2) In a World Cup year, one that we're hosting, it's not a good look that there are tons of empty seats.
#USMNT #USABEL
You'll find most of the ones you're talking about playing in Europe.
Yale graduate.
@kscracovia.bsky.social
striker. #IranianAmerican.
Kahveh Zahiroleslam lives in the in-between.
My latest profile explores how cultural fluency is a secret weapon in a pro locker room—and how he balances the game with the weight of home.
#Ekstraklasa #YanksAbroad
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Yale graduate. @kscracovia.bsky.social
striker. #IranianAmerican.
Kahveh Zahiroleslam lives in the in-between.
My latest profile explores how cultural fluency is a secret weapon in a pro locker room—and how he balances the game with the weight of home.
#Ekstraklasa #YanksAbroad
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Day 4 of #OperationEpicFury.
Multiple things can be true: We can despise this regime and still be terrified of the munitions falling on our homeland. Please, give your Iranian friends some "space and grace" this week.
My full thoughts:
#Iran #Tehran #March2026
Being a bicultural kid means living a bifurcated life. Sometimes, the wires cross. I wrote about seeing Kentucky and Iran at the same time while hiking in rural China. Read "The Geography of Memory" 👇
#expatlife #China #expatwriters
Coffee. Vibes. And a controversial AI editing hack. I broke down my entire writing process from idea to "Publish" in this week's newsletter.
Read it here:
#expatwriter #writer #expatlife
Finding the energy of a Kentucky country store in the middle of Western Beijing. The universal nature of the corner bodega.
My latest over on the stack:
#Substack #China
The gurus say "ignore the news" or "optimize your routine." But I can't ignore what's happening in Iran. And my routine has been dead for 8 weeks.
My latest essay is about the art of not having the answers.
"The lesson, I suppose, is that we should take what we know and use it as a bridge."
Reflecting on how soccer helped me explore my Iranian heritage and make connections as a Kentucky boy abroad.
#soccer #expats
"Fandom manifests the same way everywhere. Whether in Beijing, Warsaw, or DC, there are unique bonds formed simply in the way we support our clubs."
My latest post on Substack:
Polonia Warsaw’s passion shines even in defeat. Authentic groundhopping adventure filled with heart.
#PolishSoccer #Warsaw #groundhopping @groundhopperweekly.bsky.social
Rasmus Jarlov on Twitter writes: "There is nothing to celebrate. Moving from average tariffs of less than 2% on trade between the USA and Europe to 15% under today’s deal will inevitably lead to inflation. Almost everything will become more expensive in both Europe and the USA, and we will all be worse off. The economic illiteracy in the White House is doing serious damage to the West." Stylish Skunk replies: "I have a feeling you have 0 idea what you're talking about. In fact I know you do." Rasmus Jarlov responds: "Of course. I am former minister of trade in Denmark and you are an anonymous Twitter profile. You probably know a lot more than me. For sure."
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Kids are at camp, which means… writing time! Finally making progress on the novel. Stay tuned for updates!
#Writing #Novel #ProductivityTips #Warsaw
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Settling into our new Warsaw digs! From temporary to permanent – time to build a routine. Wish me luck!
#Warsaw #NewHome #ExpatLife
A review for a Little Caesar’s somewhere by Kevin S: Stopped into this Little Caesars just trying to get a $6 pizza and ended up in a full on action movie. Just as I grabbed my order, this furious dude barges in yelling about how I cut him off in traffic earlier. Before I can even respond, he throws a punch but then out of nowhere the guy behind the counter jumps over it like he's been waiting for this moment his whole life and just beats the living hell out of the guy. The guy ran off and the cashier just dusted himself off. I said "are you ok man" and he looked me dead in the eye and said "B*tch, this is Little Caesars. We always hot and ready." Five stars. Will absolutely return.
I AM SHRIEKING 💀🤣
Forget the statue at City Hall, this guy is the *real* Spirit of Detroit. 🫡
Productivity gurus often forget about childcare: 🙄
Let's talk about the REALITY of balancing work & kids!
#ParentingStruggles #Productivity
New blog post! Warsaw life, parenting truths, & why you can't go it alone. Plus, books, beers, & photography!
#expatlife #parenthood #writers
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
My first Legia Warsaw match is in the books. Read how it went and what my thoughts were on the match and vibes at the stadium.
#LegiaWarsaw #EuropaLeague #groundshopper
My first visit to a Legia Warsaw match...
#groundhopper #soccerfan #LegiaWarsaw #EuropaLeague
I thought we had a ceasefire?
Remember: writing isn't just about finishing. It's about the journey.
Every stumble leads to growth, so don’t give up.
#writing
In a world of ‘either/or,’ I choose ‘both.’
I am who I am because I am both. I cannot shed either side of the hyphen when it suits me. I must carry both at all times.
My bicultural identity is my narrative’s heartbeat!
#writers
When you're writing narrative non-fiction, you have to embrace the struggle.
Because with that struggle comes immense joy and satisfaction.
Let your voice fight through the pain!
#writers