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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 11h

#ICYMI

Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 4d

@dancreel.com provides a summary of the various trademark registrations of Scott "Matchmaker" Michaels and his various related organizations to help give some context as to why the current situation is what it is.

www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mat...

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 11h

We've added the one plus seasons of the original United Soccer League. The USL was a direct successor of the original American Soccer League after all that league's active clubs jumped ship for the 1984 season.

Also, fixed the menus on Android/iPhone.

socceralmanac.com/data/leagues...

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 16h

correct

Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 16h

We've been wanting more pro soccer teams and now we're getting them.

Next Pro News @nextpronews.bsky.social · 17h

🔗 - New Article!

The league announced today that a 7th independent club has officially joined the league and will be located in Long Island, NY.

Say hello to (i) The Island F.C.
open.substack.com/pub/nextpron...

Long Island, NY joins MLS NEXT Pro as the seventh independent club

MLS NEXT Pro held another “Special Announcement” today, and like previous events this one was related to expansion.

open.substack.com

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 16h

Any news from NISA on the Modesto City FC situation? It's been over 24 hours since and they are supposed to take the field again tomorrow morning.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 20h

We have a US Open Cup protest. Doxa FCW has filed a protest following its loss to Lansdowne Yonkers FC in last Sunday’s #USOC2026 Second Qualifying Round match. A goal through the side netting is the charge.

Story on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/mind-the-gap...

#RBNY #NYCFC

Mind the Gap: Goal scored through side netting in local Open Cup Qualifier

Doxa FCW are officially protesting a 2-1 loss to Lansdowne Yonkers FC in Sunday's US Open Cup Qualifier after a ball that seemingly went out of bounds and through the side netting was called a goal.

www.hudsonriverblue.com

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 21h

FIFA needs to go

Nick McGeehan @ncgeehan.bsky.social · 1d

Gianni Infantino's latest Instagram post on how FIFA is going to help the Palestinians is only for those with strong stomachs. Infantino appears to be laying the ground to buy off the Palestinian Football Association and get them to drop their complaint against Israel, which has FIFA in a corner.

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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.bsky.social · 1d

Anytime there is a flood in the continental US, it is the biggest story across all social media.

Apparently, the same as not true for a catastrophe in Alaska. There was a typhoon yesterday morning and much of western Alaska is now underwater with homes with people in them just floating away.
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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

wait wait wait...

This lady calls herself a punk?

jfc

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 1d

This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

They only had 9 players to start the match. One was injured during the first half and couldn't play the second half. They decided to abandon the match at halftime instead of playing with 8 players. NISA is supposed to release a statement as to why they only had 9 players at some point.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

Not very good soccer in the NISA Pro Cup. That is amplified as the commentators talk in depth about Detroit pro sports other than soccer.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

NISA Pro Cup commentator: "First team from Arkansas to play on a national stage..."

wut

This is not remotely true

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

Bob sighting

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The Belfabulous @belfebe.bsky.social · 1d

Boosting the signal. Virginia peeps.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

Next two matches for the NISA Pro Cup starting in about 10 minutes. Arkansa(s) and LA get to play amongst the picnic tables on the turf field. Capo and Sin City play in the MAGADOME!

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

Modesto City has abandoned the match at halftime. NoCo Hailstorm playing an intrasquad scrimmage instead.

NISA continues to come up with unique ways to end matches.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 1d

Halftime of NISA Pro Cup's first match

NoCo Hailstorm 4-0 Modesto City FC

Lots of picnic tables but Modesto City only brings 9 players for the match.

What's your favorite sad picnic table in MAGA town?

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

A miracle they’re still alive. Elated for their families. Can’t help but think of all the hostages who would have also come home two years ago had Netanyahu chosen his own people over his thirst for war.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 2d

Please deliver via drone. Thx

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 2d

Busy 24 hours for Peak XI. Currently trying to win their USOC qualifier in Thornton, CO. Then will travel 1400 miles to Washington, MI to play their first match of the NISA Pro Cup tomorrow afternoon.

US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 2d

#USOC2024 R2 Qualifying: Peak Eleven FC (MTPL) hosts Azteca FC (CPL) at 4 PM Eastern. || LIVE STREAM (YT) >> www.youtube.com/live/Qo4qaWi...

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 3d

The short-lived Tulsa Tornado's hosting the short-lived El Paso/Juarez Gamecocks at Skelly Stadium in the USL Cup during the final season of the original United Soccer League.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 3d

Damn. These maga ass hats are the worst people

Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 3d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Proud Owls ⭐⭐ @proudowlsoma.bsky.social · 3d

Today is National Coming Out Day - a day to welcome those who are ready to join our community out loud, and to recognize the barriers that remain for so many. Whether you're out, or ready to be out, or still need to live quietly, please know that we love you and you are part of this community.

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 3d

STEM education was the last "future" we were told was necessary for America to "compete in a world economy".

Before that it was to get a professional degree, before that college education, stable government job, stable industry job, etc

Each time that future is destroyed and the goalposts move.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4d

FULL STORY HERE: Emails began flooding CDC inboxes late Friday night announcing dozens of layoffs. HR people brought back from furlough to oversee the RIFs. Disease detectives, entire Washington office, global health, injury prevention, MMWR staff among those hit.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 3d

Season 3 of Severance

Bride of Funkenstein @malicew.bsky.social · 12d

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