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Jeff Rueter

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A soccer journalism free agent || Fmr. senior writer, The Athletic || MLS Weekly - Tuesdays on the Total Soccer Show || Putting the "bi" in byline 🏳️‍🌈

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · May 14

NEW: As ICE's raids stoke fear, La Brigada De Oro has paused its Nashville SC matchday involvement. Co-founder Abel Acosta spoke about a harrowing reality.

“Our community is being terrorized right now. It’s in shambles. ... we’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause

For members of Nashville SC's Latin American supporter group, there's a fear of attending games amid local immigration-related raids

www.nytimes.com

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 7m

You can let MLS know how you feel about generative AI recaps if you’re so inclined: www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...

MLSsoccer.com - The Official Site of Major League Soccer

All the latest MLS news, scores, stats, standings and highlights. Plus special coverage of US Soccer and Canada Soccer.

www.mlssoccer.com

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 35m

Forgot to include my SoundCloud (to give MLS feedback on its usage of AI): www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...

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Jeff Veillette @jeffveillette.bsky.social · 5h

You can leave feedback to MLS about their AI recaps here: www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...

MLSsoccer.com - The Official Site of Major League Soccer

All the latest MLS news, scores, stats, standings and highlights. Plus special coverage of US Soccer and Canada Soccer.

www.mlssoccer.com

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5h

Everyone tied at 15.5

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Jeff Veillette @jeffveillette.bsky.social · 5h

Truly atrocious piece, too. Screencapping so you don't have to give them the traffic.

Literally just an emotionless, robotic summary of the game sheet, with a note telling us that they couldn't even bother getting an editor to skim it

The race to the bottom is such garbage

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5h

The same dirging chord progression, at a minimum.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5h

Hate it when you’re setting up for a curling shot from 20 yards out and Tyson Chandler shows up.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5h

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.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 15h

The Simpsons still of men betting on a monkey knife fight, but the knives are wooden spoons. Atlanta v DC

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 1d

You’re the man. 🫶

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely not personal, just a sitter of a joke when we record that day. 😂 thanks for the kind words.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

We will always have DOGSO. (cc @mlsist.bsky.social)

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

Truly can not take that away from me. ✊

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

See you next Tuesday! @totalsoccershow.bsky.social

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

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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Mike Pendleton @phat7deuce.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 3d

Did a midweek mailbag and got the room to stretch my wings a bit and think philosophically about where all the No. 10s have gone.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/midweek...

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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 5d

🏆 How the Union won their latest trophy

👀 Reacting to SKC's new front office hire

📉 What's gone wrong for the Red Bulls, Dynamo?

Listen to 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 with @jeffrueter.bsky.social, @joeclowery.bsky.social, and Taylor! 👇

How Philadelphia Union won the Supporters’ Shield & New York Red Bulls’ downfall | MLS Update

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

Game finished 1-0, by the way. 90 minutes plus stoppage, and an over played over the only goal.

Hell of a show.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

Not like anybody watches soccer for the games or anything, it’s just a way to pass time between advertising blocks.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 5d

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

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

The transition between Bradley-Jones and MMA would have hardly even registered. Greater involvement might've helped avoid a Couva scenario, too. Who knows!

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

The greatest number 8 in MLS history, certainly since the expansion era kicked off.

A centerpiece on four different MLS Cup winners - very few players of any position can claim that status, but nobody else did it at three different clubs.

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 6d

Nah, all comps is a natural context for something like this.

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 6d

It's the final, full-slate Sunday column of the year! Thank you as always for reading.

Philadelphia Union meet the moment, San Diego make history & more from Matchday 38

Plus Atlanta, of all teams, providing a blueprint...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/philade...

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 7d

Limited addition, in honor of their point accumulation this year?