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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13h

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13h

God bless the New York Cosmos.

@nycosmos.bsky.social

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 14h

That’s an @oliverstrand.bsky.social special right there.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 15h

I have an idea @avrbny.soccer
#RBNY

MrBuckBuck @mrbuckbucknba.bsky.social · 19h

The Celtics coaches just played a pickup game vs. the Celtics media. The coaches won 57-4.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 1d

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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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 1d

#DotTheMap - Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Port St. Lucie SC - led by co-founders Gustavo Suárez, Paulo Suárez, and Agostina Galimberti - is aiming for a 2027 kickoff in #USL-1.

(Did I do that correctly, @davisjason.bsky.social?)

www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...

United Soccer League Bringing Professional Soccer to Florida’s Treasure Coast

Port St. Lucie Sports Club will field professional men’s and women’s soccer teams at a new stadium located within the Walton & One mixed-use development

www.uslleagueone.com

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U.S. Open Cup @opencup.ussoccer.com · 1d

Read up on the weekend's massive 2nd Qualifying Round 🏆

#USOC2026 | @ussoccer.com | @opencup.ussoccer.com

Road Joys, High Tension and Blowouts: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Second Qualifying Round Review

The field of amateur hopefuls looking to reach the 2026 Tournament Proper was thinned considerably this weekend – with 58 teams moving on from the Second Qualifying Round and just as many crashing out...

ussoc.cr

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 2d

My @soccerreporters.bsky.social MLS Player of the Week ballot - 2025 Matchday thirty-eight (38)

1: Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF - #InterMiamiCF
2: Gabriel Pec - LA Galaxy - #LAGalaxy

#MLSSeasonPass #NYCSN

Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 2d

The first match back for NISA is already pulling out the classics.

Dan Creel @dancreel.com · 2d

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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Ballard FC @goballardfc.bsky.social · 2d

A big night for PK ⭐️

Last night, Peter Kingston became the first Ballard FC player to make his MLS debut as he subbed on in the second half of the @soundersfc.com 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

📸: Sandra Agbotse

#BallardFC | #UpTheBridges

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 2d

Oh that’s not good. That’s protest worthy haha.

US Open Cup After Dark does not disappoint.

NYCosmosSC @nycosmossc.bsky.social · 2d

Lansdowne v Doxa.
US Open Cup.

Cmon, how can this be allowed to stand?

@battista.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
@dream-king.bsky.social

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 2d

Local results last night's 2026 US Open Cup matches
• FC Monmouth 1-3 (AET) Bulldogs SC
• SC Vistula Garfield 2-1 Ironbound SCP

Six more @opencup.ussoccer.com games happening today, with four in the #NYC metro. Check my #USOC2026 article below for info & stream links.
#RBNY #NYCFC #APSL #UPSL #NPSL

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 3d

There's 33 #USOC2026 qualifiers today & we need people to attend the games to provide updates. Reach out if you can help:

North Olmsted, OH
Decatur, GA
Snellville, GA
Thornton, CO
Miami, FL (3)
Delray Beach, FL
Springfield, VA
Lawrence, MA
Wash D.C.
Maspeth, NY
NYC
New Rochelle, NY
Gallatin, TN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 3d

Time to do that soccer.

It’s time for the 2026 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round! SC Vistula Garfield hosts Ironbound SCP in an all Garden State battle. Bergen County vs Essex County.

Doing updates over on @thecup.us.

#USOpenCup #USOC2026

@hudsonriverblue.com

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 3d

Since last year I have covered;

* 2024 NPSL Final
* 2024 MLS Cup Final
* 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final

It would be very funny if I get the chance to cover an MLS Next Pro Final at Montclair State University to cap this two year span off.

#RBNY #NYRBII

cc: @nextpronews.bsky.social

New York Red Bulls @newyorkredbulls.com · 5d

Red Bulls II Select Carolina Core FC as MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Opponent

New York Red Bulls II Select Carolina Core FC as MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Opponent | New York Red Bulls II

The latest news, scores, highlights and stats from the New York Red Bulls II.

www.newyorkredbulls.com

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 3d

No, you're the man.

a cartoon of two spidermans standing in front of a nypd van

ALT: a cartoon of two spidermans standing in front of a nypd van

media.tenor.com

Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 4d

Probably one of my roll models in the sports and soccer writing world.

Best of luck to @jeffrueter.bsky.social in his future, hope we get a peak of whatever comes about!

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 4d

cc for Open Cup madness ⬆️
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@thecup.us
@tombogert.bsky.social
@theleaguefc.bsky.social
@sickoscommittee.org
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@burritobrava.bsky.social
@sixonefivesoccer.com
@benwright.bsky.social

#EveryOneN #USOpenCup

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 4d

One week ago Nashville SC won the US Open Cup, their first major championship, and El Farolito was honored. This weekend qualifying for 2026 continues in the NYC metro with Scots, Tom Bogert, 4-time champs, & more!

Read on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/neverending-...

NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming

Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.

www.hudsonriverblue.com

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

The #USOC is dead; long live the #USOC: Just one week after @nashvillesc.bsky.social win the first-ever professional national championship in state history, qualification for 2026 continues with 8 games taking place in NY and NJ this weekend

Here's @battista.bsky.social with the story ⬇️

NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming

Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.

www.hudsonriverblue.com

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 5d

🗓️ FC Monmouth vs. Bulldogs SC
🏟️ Count Basie Park, 7pm ET
“FC Monmouth is Qualifying for the first time after having its best season to date in its inaugural season in The League For Clubs. Will be without its normal head coach and some players due to college...”
- Michael Battista

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 5d

#USOC2026 qualifying continues this weekend with 59 matches. We are looking for help for games in the following places: (1/2)

Apex, NC
Harrisburg, PA
Glen Allen, VA
Tulsa, OK
Silver Spring, MD
Chicago
Napa, CA
Gilbert, AZ
North Olmsted, OH
Decatur, GA
Thornton, CO
Miami (3)
West Palm Beach, FL

a south park cartoon character says i 'm gonna need your help

ALT: a south park cartoon character says i 'm gonna need your help

media.tenor.com

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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 6d

MLS has Pochettino on a major new show launch livestream that's being watched by dozens of people

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Mike Pendleton @phat7deuce.bsky.social · 6d

This is (part of) how you make the Open Cup a big deal. By treating it...like a big deal. Lots of respect to Nashville SC for this.

SixOneFive Soccer @sixonefivesoccer.com · 6d

On Sunday, Nashville SC presented the first championship trophy in the city's history to a crowd of nearly 4,000 fans, a milestone moment for the club and the sport of soccer in Tennessee.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/gallery-nash...

Gallery: Nashville SC's Open Cup celebration

The Boys In Gold brought the US Open Cup trophy to Geodis Park to celebrate with the fans

www.sixonefivesoccer.com

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 5d

Reason why I don't watch the Rags as much.