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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

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Sr. Director of Editorial, USL. Cambridge United fan. Fancies himself a writer. Don't mind me.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · Dec 24

This was incredibly kind of Matt - @usltactics.com is much smarter than a yutz like me - so with much trepidation I've attempted to put together a starter pack of folks you can follow around the #USL ecosystem.

Let me know if you'd like to be added?

go.bsky.app/KQY4fzT

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · Dec 22

I think @benwright.bsky.social has a local MLS coverage starter pack? I don’t want to just start listing folks b/c I’m afraid to leave someone out.

For USL, start with @njemurray.bsky.social & @usltactics.com and go in whatever direction they point you.

Diakena @diakena.bsky.social · Dec 22

Do you have a good 'list' of the local people you follow for specific clubs/regions? I follow Greder and Marthaler for the Loons, but it's easy for substacks/blogs to slip under the radar, especially for USL stuff, which I'm just getting into. An archive of peeps of some sort would be helpful.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 3m

Please let me know when you're next in the neighborhood?

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 25m

I live in the Cigar City.

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 38m

Almost kick off 🚨

You know the drill:
- where you watching from?
- what are you drinking?
- snack of choice?

a little girl is holding a can of ice cream and smiling

ALT: a little girl is holding a can of ice cream and smiling

media.tenor.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 35m

- My patio
- Rum
- Cigar

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1h

Wouldn't that be why they were called Wallbangers instead of Wallclearers? 😀

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1h

Trinidad and Tobago has been having a very good go of it against Curacao, and @orlandocitysc.com's Tyrese Spicer just found the net to make it 1-1 in Willemstad.

Could be another twist in Group B of qualifying and open the door for Jamaica to move back into first.

#WCQ

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U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 1h

Our XI at 5280'. 🏔️

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1h

There are some #USL players getting a heck of an experience tonight suiting up for Puerto Rico against Argentina.

Miami FC's Nicolas Cardona vs. Leo Messi
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC's Beto Ydrach vs. Alexis Mac Allister
@forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social loanee Isaac Angking vs. Giuliano Simeone

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 10h

Ever wonder how #USWNT + #USMNT:

⚽️ Schedules opponents for friendlies?
🏟️ Picks cities/stadiums for games?
🎟️ Sets ticket prices?

Here's how, including real examples of why Germany came to East Hartford, and the game that won't happen next month in Seattle — because everything is interdependent.

Inside how U.S. Soccer chooses opponents, venues, prices for USMNT and USWNT matches

USMNT and USWNT fans often complain about high ticket prices, repetitive cities and weak opponents for games, but U.S. Soccer explains everything that goes into such decisions.

www.espn.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 2h

If you haven't checked out #USWNT youth international Ashlyn Puerta playing for @sportingjax.bsky.social yet, they've just kicked off against DC Power FC on Peacock.

The former FSU star has six goals in seven appearances to start her professional career.

#GainbridgeSuperLeague #BeHere

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Help LP Help The Kids: Extra Life Nov 8 @likkitp.ynyaproductions.com · 3h

An icon for your desk from an icon. Win this tiny cooler signed by Seattle Reign's Laura Harvey.

$10 donations will get you a chance at this and also entered in @cascadiangamers.bsky.social Super Raffle! Check my Extra Life donor page for the incentive and donate: bit.ly/extralife25lp

Seatle Reign head coach Laura Harvey sitting a cooler on the sidelines

a 3D printed replica of a cooler signed by Seattle Reign's Laura Harvey

screenshot showing my donor page and the incentive for the cooler drawing

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Forward Madison FC @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social · 3h

Sold out the last home match of the year. That was something else. Thank you, Forward Faithful. We love you. 💕

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 10h

After last night's result, the bottom seven teams in the #USL-C Western Conference have combined for four wins in their last 35 collective outings.

@mikewattsonair.bsky.social's patented "Western Conference Playoff Pillow Fight" has never rung truer.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 1d

Daouda Peeters went from playing for Juventus, to being paralyzed from the waist down due to a rare neurological condition, to getting back on the field with the Las Vegas Lights of the USL-Championship. He spoke to ESPN about his long journey back.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Daouda Peeters: From Juventus, to paralysis, to the USL with Las Vegas

Daouda Peeters was on a fast track to success at Juventus only for a rare neurological disorder to halt his career in its tracks.

www.espn.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 12h

Guzan was voted the 2004 #USL-2 Goalkeeper of the Year playing for Chicago Fire Premier, which won the league's regular season title that season.

13 appearances
8 shutouts
61 saves
0.39 GAA
92.4% save percentage
13-0-0 in starts
#Path2Pro

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 12h

🇺🇸 Atlanta United and former USMNT GK Brad Guzan announces he's retiring after the season.

Guzan made 64 caps for the USMNT, was among first Atlanta United signings and crucial to club's early success.

Started career with Chivas USA (!) & spent years with Aston Villa.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 23h

@tampabayrowdies.bsky.social's Woobens Pacius makes his debut for Haiti as a late substitute against Honduras in #WCQ.

Les Grenadiers have had a tough go of it tonight, trailing 3-0 to drop behind the hosts in Group C.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

"He’s a very energetic and happy guy that is contagious good energy," Mauricio Pochettino says of Cristian Roldan.

The midfielder is suddenly a #USMNT fixture again after two years, yet it feels like he never left.

Can he hustle his way to another World Cup squad?

www.inquirer.com/soccer/crist...

Cristian Roldan is back with the USMNT, and it feels like he never left

After over two years without a callup, the veteran midfielder has fit perfectly into the Americans’ new tactical setup. He's also showing manager Mauricio Pochettino how valuable he is off the field.

www.inquirer.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

How about a debut goal for 17-year-old Viggo Ortiz to cap the Charleston Battery's victory against the Switchbacks?

The #ElTriEng youth international roofs home a finish after Christian Herrera makes two good initial saves. #USL-C

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

It should be noted that @switchbacksfc.bsky.social are missing two potential starters on their back line - Duke Lacroix and Garven Metusala - who are on international duty with Haiti.

At the same time, you should be expecting better from the back four that's out there. #USL-C

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

From what I've gathered, he does not like baseball generally, which is why he's on FOX's broadcasts.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

Really unfortunate slip in the @switchbacksfc.bsky.social defense gives Cal Jennings and MD Myers a two-on-one break that Myers puts away for the Battery's second.

#USL-C

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

Aaron Molloy, check the technique.

First effort is blocked, second effort is perfectly struck on the half-volley. #USL-C

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 1d

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

#USL-C Look Book - Monday, Oct. 13

Charleston Battery vs. @switchbacksfc.bsky.social, 5 p.m. ET

Stream live and free on @golazoamerica.bsky.social -> www.cbssports.com/watch/cbs-sp...

Charleston Battery vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Uniform Matchup at Patriots Point on CBS Sports Golazo Network.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

🇸🇷 Suriname had a rich soccer history cut short by tragedy & turmoil.

Now, Dutch-Surinamese players are looking to carry on the legacy of the players that came before them - becoming local heroes in the process.

My piece from Paramaribo for @espn.com: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Dutch-born players are making Suriname's World Cup dreams a reality

Thanks to a recent change in FIFA rules, Suriname is drawing on its Dutch lineage to fuel a fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

www.espn.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

Tremendous band. Glad it was a great show.