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McSorely Rescues Point For St. Louis CITY at NYCFC | Red Smoke Rising, April 7, 2026 The red smoke rises as St. Louis CITY rescues a point in an ugly match in the Empire State. We talk about the heroics of not just Brendan McSorely at NYCFC, ...

We're LIVE on Red Smoke Rising! Tap in as Steve from The CITY SC Report joins us to discuss the latest #AllForCITY news and notes after a late draw in the Big Apple!

www.youtube.com/live/K_1L2OK...

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Cannot wait to see the Borivia* friendly in STL if that happens!

*- according to one STL content creator and his trusty sidekick "Bad AI", we've been saying "Bosnia" wrong this whole time!

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Appreciate the chat with @soccerzombie.com! Forgot he was going last week so it was a fun surprise.

Happy to chat about the Cosmos and the current NY/NJ soccer scene. A lot is happening but everyone is still trying to find themselves.

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It's strange since sometimes the Cosmos go by "New York Cosmos" and then sometimes they just go by "Cosmos".

I left feeling like the club had a bit of an identity crisis.

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Does New York Have Room For The Cosmos?
Does New York Have Room For The Cosmos? YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

NEW VLOG

Not every new club in America shoots off like a comet. But you can still find heart and passion even in the face of attendance adversity with the New York Cosmos.

Thanks for the chat, @battista.bsky.social!

youtu.be/iWKuw85Kwhk?...

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We're back! The international break is over and we're ready to dive back into the latest #AllForCITY news. Steve from The CITY SC Report joins us tonight to look back at NYCFC and more! The fun kicks off at 8p!

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Does New York Have Room For The Cosmos?
Does New York Have Room For The Cosmos? YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

NEW VLOG

Not every new club in America shoots off like a comet. But you can still find heart and passion even in the face of attendance adversity with the New York Cosmos.

Thanks for the chat, @battista.bsky.social!

youtu.be/iWKuw85Kwhk?...

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Top o' the morn from NYC. Good day for a #LFC FA Cup stunner, innit? #YNWA

(My Juve kit is a Chiesa, FYI)

#LFCNY

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Ah yes, the game of the people.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

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Has Soccer In Tulsa Taken Off After USL Championship Run?
Has Soccer In Tulsa Taken Off After USL Championship Run? YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

I wanted to check back in on Tulsa over 4 months after record-setting crowds during the USL Championship playoffs.

What I discovered...well...let's just say soccer still has a long way to go in America.

youtu.be/nTtiJHhvoAk

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A new video "Has Soccer In Tulsa Taken Off After USL Championship Run?" just dropped from @soccerzombie.com‬! Watch it at ift.tt/NY5p3Q0 or on YouTube.
#STLSoccerPods

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Has Soccer In Tulsa Taken Off After USL Championship Run?
Has Soccer In Tulsa Taken Off After USL Championship Run? YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

I wanted to check back in on Tulsa over 4 months after record-setting crowds during the USL Championship playoffs.

What I discovered...well...let's just say soccer still has a long way to go in America.

youtu.be/nTtiJHhvoAk

2 weeks ago 5 2 0 0
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Surely not! Corruption in Trumpland?!

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Great day for CITY2!

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A new video "St. Louis Amateur Soccer's Big Night Out | BOHFS vs Union Omaha, U.S. Open Cup" just dropped from @soccerzombie.com‬! Watch it at ift.tt/BTIpY3M or on YouTube.
#STLSoccerPods

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St. Louis Amateur Soccer's Big Night Out | BOHFS vs Union Omaha, U.S. Open Cup
St. Louis Amateur Soccer's Big Night Out | BOHFS vs Union Omaha, U.S. Open Cup YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

NEW VIDEO

It was a tall task for BOHFS St. Louis to make it to the U.S. Open Cup proper and an even taller task to topple professional side Union Omaha, even at home.

But for St. Louis' amateur soccer scene, it was more than the game on the field. It was its big night out.

youtu.be/NNYDFQv8dC4

3 weeks ago 5 1 0 0
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Teuchert is questionable, you say?

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🏆 BOHFS St Louis vs Union Omaha
🗓️ Wednesday, 03/18, 8pm ET
🏟️ at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO
▪️St. Louis’ first amateur Open Cup qualifier in quite some time battles the Buhos of Union Omaha, who are more than familiar with St Louis during their recent Open Cup journeys…

- Tom Franklin

4 weeks ago 7 1 1 0

Need a Nine

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The group behind an initiative to bring a grassroots, supporter owned club to STL revealed their name/branding on #314Day & it’s pure 🔥

Forest Park Rangers FC look to start play in the @midwestpl.bsky.social in 2027. Get to know the identity 👇 & how to get involved via the link in their bio.

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I know it'll be a late one Saturday night but if you need a place to hang out for the #AllForCITY vs LAFC game, I've got it!

#STLRising

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I know it'll be a late one Saturday night but if you need a place to hang out for the #AllForCITY vs LAFC game, I've got it!

#STLRising

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JOSH YARO TO BOHFS?!

The U.S. Open Cup comes to STL next week as Union Omaha plays amateur side BOHFS.

We grilled players Brian Bement and Cole Gerstenberger, but did we save the toughest question for owner/gaffer Alen Bradaric?

Links to full episode: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...

1 month ago 3 1 0 0

Thanks for the share! I had scheduled a post on the RSR account for the next hour to share but this works too!

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Meet The BOHFS Before Their U.S. Open Cup Match Against Union Omaha! (Red Smoke Rising)
Meet The BOHFS Before Their U.S. Open Cup Match Against Union Omaha! (Red Smoke Rising) YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

Didn’t see him post it here, so I’ll promote it!

@soccerzombie.com talks BOHFS with the owner and some players ahead of next week’s USOC match with Union Omaha.

youtu.be/4PxQbSJEy0Y

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Also, a new season means new videos so check out his latest.

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The Soccer Zombie Rises: In the Head of of Tom Franklin — Protagonist Soccer Local media coverage of soccer is shrinking at a time when soccer is expanding into new markets and cities faster than ever before. Former broadcaster, and current MLS diehard, found there’s a similar...

This was a fun article to write @soccerzombie.com is a person who genuinely cares about the game and its fans. Give it a read and support your local club

www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/the...

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Fantastic profile of Tom, who is one of the hardest-working content creators in US soccer. He doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. He travels. He vlogs. He podcasts. He covers all levels of soccer with a dedication that is unmatched by anyone in the St. Louis area.

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🧟‍♂️ The Soccer Zombie Rises: @tthomaswrites.bsky.social introduces us to @soccerzombie.com and we we find out what’s in his head www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/the...

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