Michael Battista
@battista.bsky.social
Last NASL intern; Member of North American Soccer Reporters; TCNJ Class of 18'
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
Main credits: TheCup.us | Hudson River Blue (Once A Metro expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
Major League Soccer fans are gonna be looking for new ways to mess with goal kicks during the winter months after the Fall-Spring calendar shift.
Just saying.
Just saying.
JMU fans were throwing snowballs at Troy's punter and he shanked it (26 yd punt)
December 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Major League Soccer fans are gonna be looking for new ways to mess with goal kicks during the winter months after the Fall-Spring calendar shift.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Remembering some guys but it’s 2010s NASL teams
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Remembering some guys but it’s 2010s NASL teams
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Every USLC team with any success should be on alert. MLS will eventually come to kick over your sandcastle, if they haven't already.
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Every USLC team with any success should be on alert. MLS will eventually come to kick over your sandcastle, if they haven't already.
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The 2026 US Open Cup schedule just dropped: Field reduced to 80 teams (down from 96) + 7 rounds (down from 8) to accommodate FIFA World Cup
#NYCFC and #RBNY both joining in the Round of 32 mid-April
Just 17 #USLC teams will participate, down from 24
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
#NYCFC and #RBNY both joining in the Round of 32 mid-April
Just 17 #USLC teams will participate, down from 24
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
2026 US Open Cup: Fewer teams, shorter format
New York City FC and Red Bull New York are among 16 MLS teams that will play in the 2026 US Open Cup. But just 17 USLC teams will participate, down from 24 in 2025, as the tournament shrinks to make r...
www.hudsonriverblue.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The 2026 US Open Cup schedule just dropped: Field reduced to 80 teams (down from 96) + 7 rounds (down from 8) to accommodate FIFA World Cup
#NYCFC and #RBNY both joining in the Round of 32 mid-April
Just 17 #USLC teams will participate, down from 24
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
#NYCFC and #RBNY both joining in the Round of 32 mid-April
Just 17 #USLC teams will participate, down from 24
@battista.bsky.social has the full story here ⬇️
There’s too much happening today.
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
There’s too much happening today.
The 2025 National Premier Soccer League champions, yes the reigning #NPSL title holders, Hickory FC will be joining USL League Two for 2026.
A huge grab for the Southeast, Hickory FC will join Appalachian FC in USL. Another monumental blow for the NPSL.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
A huge grab for the Southeast, Hickory FC will join Appalachian FC in USL. Another monumental blow for the NPSL.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
Hickory FC to join USL League Two in 2026
Young, high-flying club moves into USL ecosystem
www.uslleaguetwo.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The 2025 National Premier Soccer League champions, yes the reigning #NPSL title holders, Hickory FC will be joining USL League Two for 2026.
A huge grab for the Southeast, Hickory FC will join Appalachian FC in USL. Another monumental blow for the NPSL.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
A huge grab for the Southeast, Hickory FC will join Appalachian FC in USL. Another monumental blow for the NPSL.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
When people ask what impact I have at @hudsonriverblue.com, I can point to this San Francisco Deltas mention in the piece @andrewkleigh.bsky.social wrote about new #NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. 😂
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December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When people ask what impact I have at @hudsonriverblue.com, I can point to this San Francisco Deltas mention in the piece @andrewkleigh.bsky.social wrote about new #NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. 😂
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This winter, let's make sure our most vulnerable neighbors begin every day with dignity, warmth & solidarity.
Help us support New Yorkers seeking cold weather attire as they lead their lives in the worlds greatest city.
Donate today
@nysoccertimes.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
Help us support New Yorkers seeking cold weather attire as they lead their lives in the worlds greatest city.
Donate today
@nysoccertimes.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This winter, let's make sure our most vulnerable neighbors begin every day with dignity, warmth & solidarity.
Help us support New Yorkers seeking cold weather attire as they lead their lives in the worlds greatest city.
Donate today
@nysoccertimes.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
Help us support New Yorkers seeking cold weather attire as they lead their lives in the worlds greatest city.
Donate today
@nysoccertimes.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
From @oliveyork.bsky.social:
“The Underdogs Collection 🌍
We’ve teamed up with @Ferrandisco1 to celebrate small nations dreaming big - kits for the clubs who’ve fought their way to the world’s biggest stage.
Small Nations. Big Dreams. Big Drip.
First drops coming soon 👀⚽️”
#FIFAWorldCup
“The Underdogs Collection 🌍
We’ve teamed up with @Ferrandisco1 to celebrate small nations dreaming big - kits for the clubs who’ve fought their way to the world’s biggest stage.
Small Nations. Big Dreams. Big Drip.
First drops coming soon 👀⚽️”
#FIFAWorldCup
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
From @oliveyork.bsky.social:
“The Underdogs Collection 🌍
We’ve teamed up with @Ferrandisco1 to celebrate small nations dreaming big - kits for the clubs who’ve fought their way to the world’s biggest stage.
Small Nations. Big Dreams. Big Drip.
First drops coming soon 👀⚽️”
#FIFAWorldCup
“The Underdogs Collection 🌍
We’ve teamed up with @Ferrandisco1 to celebrate small nations dreaming big - kits for the clubs who’ve fought their way to the world’s biggest stage.
Small Nations. Big Dreams. Big Drip.
First drops coming soon 👀⚽️”
#FIFAWorldCup
Lot of fans are rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup.
✅ Spiteful #NYCFC fans
✅ Brian White loving #RBNY fans
✅ Major League Soccer fans tired of Lionel Messi & #InterMiamiCF
#ICYMI, reaction to #VWFC win over San Diego FC on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/san-diego-1-...
✅ Spiteful #NYCFC fans
✅ Brian White loving #RBNY fans
✅ Major League Soccer fans tired of Lionel Messi & #InterMiamiCF
#ICYMI, reaction to #VWFC win over San Diego FC on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/san-diego-1-...
San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Brian White led Vancouver Whitecaps to an upset win over a young and inexperienced San Diego FC. Next up is Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Lot of fans are rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup.
✅ Spiteful #NYCFC fans
✅ Brian White loving #RBNY fans
✅ Major League Soccer fans tired of Lionel Messi & #InterMiamiCF
#ICYMI, reaction to #VWFC win over San Diego FC on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/san-diego-1-...
✅ Spiteful #NYCFC fans
✅ Brian White loving #RBNY fans
✅ Major League Soccer fans tired of Lionel Messi & #InterMiamiCF
#ICYMI, reaction to #VWFC win over San Diego FC on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/san-diego-1-...
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Are we all Vancouver Whitecaps fans now?
Here's @battista.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction to their solid 3-1 win over San Diego ⬇️
Here's @battista.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction to their solid 3-1 win over San Diego ⬇️
San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Brian White led Vancouver Whitecaps to an upset win over a young and inexperienced San Diego FC. Next up is Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Are we all Vancouver Whitecaps fans now?
Here's @battista.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction to their solid 3-1 win over San Diego ⬇️
Here's @battista.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction to their solid 3-1 win over San Diego ⬇️
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Premiering at 930 ET on the @mkickaround.bsky.social YouTube channel is the first installment of our new feature following a club on its way to its on-field deubt. We start our series with @nycosmos.bsky.social. youtu.be/CuwvVlJ7as8?...
Countdown To Kickoff: New York Cosmos Episode 1
YouTube video by Morning Kickaround
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Premiering at 930 ET on the @mkickaround.bsky.social YouTube channel is the first installment of our new feature following a club on its way to its on-field deubt. We start our series with @nycosmos.bsky.social. youtu.be/CuwvVlJ7as8?...
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It's been a minute, but Kenan Hot was a @hfdathletic.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing before signing with the Blue Devils and competing for FC Motown in #USL-2.
Huge goal by FC Motown alumni Kenny Hot for Duke in the NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Tournament!
That equalizer helped push #GoDuke past #3 Princeton and into the #NCAASoccer Sweet 16!
#FCMotown #Soccer
@njemurray.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@soccerwriter.bsky.social
@dukepress.bsky.social
That equalizer helped push #GoDuke past #3 Princeton and into the #NCAASoccer Sweet 16!
#FCMotown #Soccer
@njemurray.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@soccerwriter.bsky.social
@dukepress.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's been a minute, but Kenan Hot was a @hfdathletic.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing before signing with the Blue Devils and competing for FC Motown in #USL-2.
Peak cinema at AEW Full Gear, witnessing it live from the Prudential Center club seats.
#AEW #AEWFullGear
#AEW #AEWFullGear
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Peak cinema at AEW Full Gear, witnessing it live from the Prudential Center club seats.
#AEW #AEWFullGear
#AEW #AEWFullGear
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BEVEL THOSE USL CHAMPIONS THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BEVEL THOSE USL CHAMPIONS THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS
For the third time, the lower division team that beat New York City FC in the US Open Cup has gone on to win their league championship the same year.
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
FT - Shootout: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 (5), @fctulsa.bsky.social 0 (3)
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
For the third time, the lower division team that beat New York City FC in the US Open Cup has gone on to win their league championship the same year.
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
* 2015 - New York Cosmos
* 2016 - #NYCosmos
* 2025 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
Washington Spirit & Gotham FC meet in the 2025 #NWSL Championship tomorrow night. The game is on the other side of the country as the National Women's Soccer League continues the short-sited practice of neutral site finals.
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicone Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Washington Spirit & Gotham FC meet in the 2025 #NWSL Championship tomorrow night. The game is on the other side of the country as the National Women's Soccer League continues the short-sited practice of neutral site finals.
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
Article on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/opinion-hold...
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We are very pleased to announce Jacob Reyes as our Photography Intern for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Welcome to our Club, Jacob!
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are very pleased to announce Jacob Reyes as our Photography Intern for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Welcome to our Club, Jacob!
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🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings… VERY DIFFICULT.
November 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings… VERY DIFFICULT.
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🏈 TB 32 - 44 BUF
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🏈 TB 32 - 44 BUF
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1095th unique final score in NFL history.