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Jonathan Check
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Freelance reporter focused on San Antonio and USL ⚽, formerly The Striker et al...sometimes very animated, usually quite unremarkable 🤷‍♂️ bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · Sep 10
Even though he wasn't sure if coming back to San Antonio FC was the right move at first, it's only natural that Joey Batrouni would return to the city that has shaped so much of his soccer career - just another step of the established process. #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/j...
Even returning to his roots, Joey Batrouni continues to grow
Image: San Antonio FC For goalkeeper Joey Batrouni, starting his professional career with San Antonio FC this season might as well have been written in the stars. After all, he played the majority …
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 3h
Quotes added...Saturday's match should be interesting 🙃
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4h
As is often the case, still waiting on interviews to add quotes, but I figure it's already late enough in San Antonio (and fans are probably eager to move on from this match quickly 😌)...will let you know when they've been added if you want to wait for that
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4h
San Antonio FC has set a club record after not scoring in four straight matches, though it almost came away from Orange County with a point Wednesday...until a late goal from the hosts provided the ultimate gut punch. #Defend210 #OCvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/o...
Sluggish San Antonio FC loses late in Orange County
Image: Orange County SC San Antonio FC has now lost three straight matches on the road and still hasn’t clinched a playoff place after conceding a stoppage-time goal and losing 1-0 away to Or…
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 5h
OCSC 1-0 SAFC (FT)
That's gotta hurt for SAFC, allowing the only goal in stoppage time, but Orange County was creating more and more dangerous chances all night and was more deserving, got a crucial win. #Defend210 #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 5h
OCSC 1-0 SAFC (90'+)
As many chances as Orange County has had tonight, it was bound to happen...long ball upfield, player gets on the end of it and puts it in 🤷‍♂️ #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 5h
Not to get ahead of myself with #OCvSA still going...but I feel like SAFC could get steamrolled in #PHXvSA on Saturday if it allows all these opportunities again, Phoenix knows how to convert 🙃
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 6h
Ten minutes into the second half and it has been VERY shaky for SAFC, poor giveaway, defense sliced open a few times, Orange County should have gotten a goal or two by now 😌 #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 6h
Great minds think alike 😅
I guess they feel like they need to hype it up a bit, to keep people engaged or shift people's views
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 6h
OCSC 0-0 SAFC (HT)
Well, that was a...a half of soccer, you can say that much 😅 More traffic in Orange County's favor, both sides definitely look like teams that haven't booked playoff spots yet with just a few matches left. #Defend210 #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 6h
"It almost feels like a playoff game"
...Does it though? There really isn't much quality from either side 😅 #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 7h
Twenty minutes in, lots more action going forward for Orange County, SAFC not exactly sharp so far 😌 #OCvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 17h
With just three matches left in the regular season, San Antonio FC is looking to get back to winning ways to secure a spot in the playoffs and gain some momentum - and the same could be said for its opponent tonight, Orange County SC 😌 #Defend210 #OCvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/o...
Preview: Orange County SC v. San Antonio FC
Image: Rance Risatu, San Antonio FC San Antonio FC is looking to turn its form around Wednesday as it travels to take on Orange County SC, with both clubs trying to sneak into the playoffs with som…
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 8h
Three changes for SAFC with Nicky Hernandez back in the starting lineup, Noah Dollenmayer back from international duty and Rece Buckmaster back from injury. #Defend210 #OCvSA
San Antonio FC's lineup for its match against Orange County SC on Oct. 15, 2025
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 8h
No changes from the preliminary injury report, Omar still out for international duty but Dollenmayer isn't listed for this match - the Dominican Republic only played a friendly on Friday and that was it for this window. #Defend210 #OCvSA
San Antonio FC's injury/availability report as of Oct. 15, 2025
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 9h
With a midweek match and my family traveling today, I just remembered to check the preliminary SAFC injury report...Santiago Patiño and Rece Buckmaster have been removed since Saturday 👍 We'll get the gametime report in an hour or so anyway... #Defend210 #OCvSA
San Antonio FC's injury report as of Oct. 14, 2025
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 17h
With just three matches left in the regular season, San Antonio FC is looking to get back to winning ways to secure a spot in the playoffs and gain some momentum - and the same could be said for its opponent tonight, Orange County SC 😌 #Defend210 #OCvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/o...
Preview: Orange County SC v. San Antonio FC
Image: Rance Risatu, San Antonio FC San Antonio FC is looking to turn its form around Wednesday as it travels to take on Orange County SC, with both clubs trying to sneak into the playoffs with som…
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 18h
What’s sad is a decent number of people see this not only as acceptable but exemplary
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 1d
Both San Antonio FC and Orange County SC still have their playoff destinies in their hands, yet neither has clinched a spot yet with three matches to go...neither will want to drop any points Wednesday as they face off. #Defend210 #OCvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/o...
Preview: Orange County SC v. San Antonio FC
Image: Rance Risatu, San Antonio FC San Antonio FC is looking to turn its form around Wednesday as it travels to take on Orange County SC, with both clubs trying to sneak into the playoffs with som…
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
Similar to last week, SAFC wasn't lifeless but couldn't find the finishes it needed Saturday, falling 2-0 away to FC Tulsa. With two more matches in the next seven days, SAFC still has work to do to secure a playoff berth. #Defend210 #TULvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/f...
San Antonio FC lively but lacks clinical touch in loss to Tulsa
Image: FC Tulsa San Antonio FC fought but couldn’t finish on Saturday night, losing 2-0 away to FC Tulsa. Having lost two matches in a row, SAFC risks falling into a scrap for playoff places …
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
Similar to last week, SAFC wasn't lifeless but couldn't find the finishes it needed Saturday, falling 2-0 away to FC Tulsa. With two more matches in the next seven days, SAFC still has work to do to secure a playoff berth. #Defend210 #TULvSA bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/f...
San Antonio FC lively but lacks clinical touch in loss to Tulsa
Image: FC Tulsa San Antonio FC fought but couldn’t finish on Saturday night, losing 2-0 away to FC Tulsa. Having lost two matches in a row, SAFC risks falling into a scrap for playoff places …
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
Tulsa 2-0 SAFC (FT)
Plenty of chances for both sides tonight, but Tulsa was the only one to take a few and clinched first place in the West because of it. SAFC now at risk of falling into a nasty scrap just to make the playoffs 🙃 #Defend210 #TULvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
Tulsa 2-0 SAFC (75')
A well-executed set piece for Tulsa and it adds an insurance goal, wonder if it knows about that Sacramento loss...that's what happens when you take your chances, SAFC has a front row seat 😌 #TULvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
A couple dangerous scrambles in front of the Tulsa goal over the last 10 minutes, but neither time could SAFC poke it past Deric... 😌 #TULvSA
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
This result doesn't directly affect SAFC, but it does have ramifications for #TULvSA ...Sacramento's loss means FC Tulsa can cement first place in the Western Conference tonight if it wins - and it currently is 😏
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THIS ONE WAS FOR YOU HARTFORD ❤️
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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 4d
Darn, it came up and went away too fast for me to get a picture...but rest assured, I got my mom a birthday shoutout on the videoboard at #TULvSA 🥳🎂