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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6m

Cool cool, I didn't want to go to any Greed Cup games anyway.

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 1h

NEW VLOG

In Chicago, I found 2 of the most passionate non-league fanbases in America.

Why can't we have this in St. Louis?!

This is Non-League Soccer in America. This is @chicagohouseac.bsky.social vs Wisloka Chicago in the #USOC2026.

(Featuring @pwilt1.bsky.social!)

📺 youtu.be/6HN9ZRw6iYY

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3h

This is a classic case of "make a splash for splash's sake".

Fort Wayne FC is a perfectly good name, and their badge is solid.

They already have buzz by moving up to League One amd having a LouCity-esque stadium.

What. Is. The. Point?

Brett Mullenix @brettmullenix.bsky.social · 20h

New brand identity for Fort Wayne FC as they make their jump up to L1 coming 10/23 👀

My first guess based on the photo: Three Rivers FC but who knows 🤷‍♂️

www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2025/10...

Fort Wayne Football Club to hold Brand Reveal party Oct. 23

Fort Wayne Football Club will hold a Brand Reveal Party on Oct. 23 at Promenade Pavilion, 202 W. Superior Street, Fort Wayne. The free event, which is open to the public, will run 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ...

www.fortwaynefc.com

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 21h

Tomorrow.

@chicagohouseac.bsky.social @thecup.us #USOC2026

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 1d

St. Louis played Kansas City in the #USOC2026 qualifying rounds Saturday, as BOHFS STL traveled to Mission, KS for Woodland FC.

If you weren't one of the 4 St. Louisans who weren't playing that actually made the trek, this video is for you!

FULL VLOG: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSC6...

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peter wilt @pwilt1.bsky.social · 1d

And we had FLAMING PIZZA beforehand! Sal's Way at Zazzo's in Westmont. Good times pre-gaming with these dedicated non-league road warrior soccer supporters.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 1d

St. Louis played Kansas City in the #USOC2026 qualifying rounds Saturday, as BOHFS STL traveled to Mission, KS for Woodland FC.

If you weren't one of the 4 St. Louisans who weren't playing that actually made the trek, this video is for you!

FULL VLOG: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSC6...

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STL Soccer News @stlsoccernews.com · 1d

A new video "This Is Non-League Soccer in America Episode 12: BOHFS vs Woodland FC (U.S. Open Cup)" just dropped from @soccerzombie.com‬! Watch it at ift.tt/YTynOvU or on YouTube.
#STLSoccerPods

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 1d

This is an island nation of just ovet 550k.

The square footage of Cape Verde would fit in the former Soviet Union 5,554 times.

It's the 2nd smallest nation to qualify for the #WorldCup after Iceland did it a few years ago.

If you love underdogs, this is your 2026 World Cup team.

Prashant 🌊 @prasshant.bsky.social · 1d

Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon!

Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon

Cape Verde will become the second smallest nation to ever play at a men’s World Cup after a 3-0 home win over Eswatini sealed their place

www.theguardian.com

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

Also, this @chicagohouseac.bsky.social/Wisloka Chicago #USOC2026 match was straight ⛽️, especially in the first half.

Fun atmosphere too. I saw what non-league soccer COULD be tonight in places besides Chicago.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

You can met your heroes. It's ok.

@pwilt1.bsky.social

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

MLS really goes out of their way to make you absolutely despise them. It's honestly impressive.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 3d

As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:

This sucks so hard.

MLS is using generative AI to write match recaps. Writers used to get paid freelance rates to do that. Hssssss.

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Jake Henry @stljakeh.com · 3d

“No Bench? No problem!” - @soccerzombie.com - BOHFS

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

bohf if true

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

UP THE BOHFS!

Riding to KC with BOHFS owner Alen Bradaric!

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Not an idiot at all. That is exactly what it is.

Owner's reason: "just because"

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is saying it 's true

Alt: a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is saying it 's true

media.tenor.com

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

THIS IS NON-LEAGUE SOCCER IN AMERICA IS BACK

(and so is my mental travel planning)

Saturday: BOHFS St. Louis travels to Woodland FC at 7p
Sunday: @chicagohouseac.bsky.social hosts Chicago Wisloka at 7p

Two great #USOC2026 games, two vlogs and a @pwilt1.bsky.social interview I've been DYING to do!

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

My radio career in regions:

36 > 31 > 29 > 37 > 32 > 29 > 43 > 33 > 32 > 36

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 8d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

And now the Comoros keeper just got sent off without making any contact whatsoever (except for the water.)

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

The STATE of this pitch for the final minutes of Comoros/Madagascar. #FIFAWCQ #WCQ #CAF

Oh, and Comoros is having to play this "home match" in Cote d'Ivoire because their home stadium isn't suitable for a World Cup qualifier.

African soccer is a vibe.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

Oh and it's being played in Cote d'Ivoire because Comoros doesn't have a proper stadium and it's PISSING rain.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

Drop what you're doing and watch this #WCQ match.

Comoros vs Madagascar.
An island nation you've probably never heard of vs an island nation you've definitely heard of.

And this is a 6-pointer for both nations hopes of #FIFAWCQ.

On ESPN+. #CAF

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 8d

The profound level of disrespect NWSL broadcasters have shown for the players, teams, fans, and sport itself in 2025 has to change.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 8d

love to have NWSL's broadcast partner CBS running a whole CarMax ad during a player substitution and proceed to miss an entire goal by KC Current

absolute amateur hour

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 8d

The endless motherfucking pursuit of profits and value for shareholders results in the only goal of a competitive #KCBaby game being missed.

prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Angel City-KC Current broadcast misses goal during commercial break

Maybe 30-second ads aren't the best way to go.

prosoccerwire.usatoday.com

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