I have, despite myself, turned 44. It is certainly an age that people can be.
And because our lives have become entirely about the exchange of capital, I am about to commodify my own birthday:
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The baddest soccer podcast in the land is back with a brand new episode as myself and @joseumana.bsky.social discuss @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social early US Open Cup exit earlier in the week and their draw Saturday night against @philadelphiaunion.com open.spotify.com/episode/5UCR...
SCOOP: The Haslams have landed the latest NWSL expansion team. They've agreed to pay a record $205 million fee, separate from practice facility project and stadium upgrades.
More at @sportico.bsky.social w/ @jacobfeldman.bsky.social 👇
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Response to our pool reporter question on why Inter Miami’s Yannick Bright was given a red card in the 87th minute:
“Yannick Bright was given a red card for offensive, insulting, abusive language. He said, ‘b*tch *ss n*gga’ to his opponent.”
Asked René Weiler about Gabriel Pirani's absence from the team sheet tonight:
"If you saw the last performances from him, you don't need to ask me this question."
0-0 at halftime, with DCU surviving a rocket off the post, a bonkers ~90 seconds inside their own box at the end of the half, and not much else.
Otherwise, mostly demolition derby soccer. Per Fotmob, passing accuracies:
Union - 65%
DCU - 60%
🇺🇸 Pellegrino Matarazzo leads Real Sociedad to win the Copa del Rey!
Matarazzo took over Socieded midseason and they’ve been flying since. What a story for the trailblazing American manager
"I want an opportunity to go showcase my ability and my love for the game."
After a stellar high school and college football career, Fairfax native Tristan Leigh says he's ready for the NFL. It may all start at next week's NFL draft.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social:
The baddest soccer podcast in the land is back with a brand new episode as myself and @joseumana.bsky.social as we discuss @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social visit to Foxborough and their game against the New England Revolution on Saturday night. open.spotify.com/episode/2AUX...
I submitted my letter of resignation to The Athletic. Everything I have to say about it is below.
STARTING XI for tonight’s matchup vs @nerevolution.bsky.social
#VAMOSUNITED ⚫️🔴
“It definitely was a grind, but when you’re in it, I think you’re just fully committed to it.”
Last year, @washingtonspirit.com defender Gabby Carle balanced her love of medicine and soccer & studied for the MCAT exam for medical school.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social:
“I think IndyCar is the best racing product in the world right now.”
Spoke to @indycar.com driver Christian Rasmussen on getting ready for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall and why racing in D.C. is special.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social:
Something mentioned during the MLS Spanish broadcast of the D.C. United vs. Chicago was confirmed today: Head coach René Weiler said he & #DCU Managing Director of Soccer Operation Erkut Sogut believe the club will need 3 transfer windows "to change what we want to change" with the roster.
#DCU injury updates:
-Sean Nealis had surgery on his shoulder, will be “out a couple of weeks”
-Tai Baribo hasn’t practiced yet this week and is questionable for this weekend. Baribo “could make the bench this weekend but may also be out of the squad” against New England.
The baddest soccer podcast in the land is back with a brand new episode as myself and @joseumana.bsky.social discuss @washingtonspirit.com 1st win of the season against @bayfc.com and @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social loss at home to @fcdallas.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0gQB...
No Sunday scaries here for Gift Monday 🙂↔️
She finds the back of the net on the rebound with ease!
Paige Metayer with the run to make magic happen for the Spirit 🏃♀️
Di Guglielmo is a concussion sub so extra sub is in play. 8 additional minutes as well in this first half at the minimum
Lucia is walking off with a towel pressed to her head. She’s going straight to the locker room.
Tara is sitting up and pressing a towel to her head.
Looking pretty bad for Di Guglielmo & Rudd after that clash of heads. Replay shows the impact clearly, and that's a very heavy collision.
Looks like a Bay trainer and the on-site doctor are involved here along with 3 Spirit trainers.
"Difficult to find the right words," says a clearly disappointed Weiler. "I think we have to speak about the last 15-20 minutes. Some players, they quit. They gave up."
Uses the word "unbelievable" twice in going over the response in the latter stages.
FINAL: D.C. United surrenders four goals in its return match back home, losing 4-0 to FC Dallas with a busy schedule ahead.
Fans boo loudly after the final whistle.
#DCU head coach René Weiler immediately headed to the locker room after the match.
90'+: Just ask the fourth official showed 5 minutes of added time, Dallas' Petar Musa converts a loose ball for the visitors' fourth goal.
Fans are heading out of Audi Field quick. Not a good return home for DCU. 4-0
78': Osaze Urhoghide finishes off a Joaquín Valiente cross with a header goal, putting Dallas up 3-0.
68': Jacob Murrell comes in for Tai Baribo right as #DCU's attack looks threatening.
58': Sean Nealis landed hard on his shoulder going up for a header. Looks like he is going to come off. Aaron Herrera is at the sidelines getting instructions before coming in for the first time this season. #DCU
An announced attendance at Audi Field for FC Dallas vs. D.C. United of 19,215.
46': Louis Munteanu and Aaron Herrera are two of six players warming up for #DCU coming out of halftime.
