Kaylor Hodges - Hammering Down
@kaylorhodges.bsky.social
Part Time Journalist, Full Time Idiot. Host of the Hammering Down Podcast and Co-Host of The USL Show.
If you don’t mind, send some good vibes and prayers over to the Hodges Household.
Love y’all.
Love y’all.
December 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
If you don’t mind, send some good vibes and prayers over to the Hodges Household.
Love y’all.
Love y’all.
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Jose Bautista knows we exist. Massive
Jose Bautista knows we exist. Massive
December 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Jose Bautista knows we exist. Massive
Jose Bautista knows we exist. Massive
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ICYMI:
Kaylor went 1-on-1 with Pittsburgh Riverhounds Assistant Coach and USL Champion, Rob Vincent.
We discussed:
🎉 What it Means to Be a Champion
🗺️ His Journey to the US
📚 The College Experience
✨ The Miracle on the Mon
🏆 The Championship
youtu.be/fGLWIZ_raiE
Kaylor went 1-on-1 with Pittsburgh Riverhounds Assistant Coach and USL Champion, Rob Vincent.
We discussed:
🎉 What it Means to Be a Champion
🗺️ His Journey to the US
📚 The College Experience
✨ The Miracle on the Mon
🏆 The Championship
youtu.be/fGLWIZ_raiE
Rob Vincent, USL Championship Coach Interview!
YouTube video by The USL Show
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
ICYMI:
Kaylor went 1-on-1 with Pittsburgh Riverhounds Assistant Coach and USL Champion, Rob Vincent.
We discussed:
🎉 What it Means to Be a Champion
🗺️ His Journey to the US
📚 The College Experience
✨ The Miracle on the Mon
🏆 The Championship
youtu.be/fGLWIZ_raiE
Kaylor went 1-on-1 with Pittsburgh Riverhounds Assistant Coach and USL Champion, Rob Vincent.
We discussed:
🎉 What it Means to Be a Champion
🗺️ His Journey to the US
📚 The College Experience
✨ The Miracle on the Mon
🏆 The Championship
youtu.be/fGLWIZ_raiE
Former Legion forward Rudolf Mensah Jr was announced to have been called up by the Ghanaian National Team, the Black Galaxies.
The Black Galaxies are the National Team for Ghanaians who are playing domestically.
The 24 year-old has 5 goals so far in the Ghanaian Premier League.
The Black Galaxies are the National Team for Ghanaians who are playing domestically.
The 24 year-old has 5 goals so far in the Ghanaian Premier League.
December 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Former Legion forward Rudolf Mensah Jr was announced to have been called up by the Ghanaian National Team, the Black Galaxies.
The Black Galaxies are the National Team for Ghanaians who are playing domestically.
The 24 year-old has 5 goals so far in the Ghanaian Premier League.
The Black Galaxies are the National Team for Ghanaians who are playing domestically.
The 24 year-old has 5 goals so far in the Ghanaian Premier League.
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Compare it to any other American sports league, and the USL is unique.
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
USL’s central ownership structure creates challenges for clubs – here’s how they’re trying to make money anyway
Even as the USL adds investment and looks to evolve on the field, a privately held LLC soaks up the earnings.
www.backheeled.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Compare it to any other American sports league, and the USL is unique.
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
www.backheeled.com/usl-ownershi...
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🚨 LIVE SHOW TONIGHT 🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨 LIVE SHOW TONIGHT 🚨
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
9pm ET/6pm PT
Kaylor is going 1-on-1 with @RiverhoundsSC interim head coach and USL Champion Rob Vincent!
We will talk about:
🗺️ His Journey to Pittsburgh
🪄 The Miracle on the Mon
👀 Scouting Talent
🏆 What it Was Like to Win it All
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RUMOR:
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
RUMOR:
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
RUMOR:
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
RUMOR:
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
According to Transfermarkt, Legion are in on Central Midfielder Kadeem Cole.
Keep in mind, Transfermarkt is not always a reliable source and is occasionally used by agents as a way to get clients a new/better contract.
HOWEVER, if accurate…⬇️
Maybe I just don’t have enough Bama in me, but we beat Tennessee, LSU, and Auburn. That’s a successful season.
I, of course, want to win the SEC and a national title, but this is a great season.
I, of course, want to win the SEC and a national title, but this is a great season.
December 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Maybe I just don’t have enough Bama in me, but we beat Tennessee, LSU, and Auburn. That’s a successful season.
I, of course, want to win the SEC and a national title, but this is a great season.
I, of course, want to win the SEC and a national title, but this is a great season.
I say this as somebody who loves the city of Lexington
But you would have to pay me so much money to move from Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky.
But you would have to pay me so much money to move from Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky.
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I say this as somebody who loves the city of Lexington
But you would have to pay me so much money to move from Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky.
But you would have to pay me so much money to move from Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky.
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Hey, those World Cup draws will be available online whenever they finally move past the cringefest and actually get to them. In the meantime, read up on all the latest roster moves in USL League One!
USL League One Off Season Notebook: Free Agency in Full Swing
Several teams made announcements in the first week, while we wait on some others.
beyondthe90.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Hey, those World Cup draws will be available online whenever they finally move past the cringefest and actually get to them. In the meantime, read up on all the latest roster moves in USL League One!
🚨BREAKING🚨
Due to changes to the US Open Cup format, @bhmlegion will NOT be participating in the 2026 USOC.
The changes in format are to shorten the Open Cup due to the World Cup.
Birmingham was eliminated due to league position in 2025.
(San Antonio also accepted)
Due to changes to the US Open Cup format, @bhmlegion will NOT be participating in the 2026 USOC.
The changes in format are to shorten the Open Cup due to the World Cup.
Birmingham was eliminated due to league position in 2025.
(San Antonio also accepted)
December 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Due to changes to the US Open Cup format, @bhmlegion will NOT be participating in the 2026 USOC.
The changes in format are to shorten the Open Cup due to the World Cup.
Birmingham was eliminated due to league position in 2025.
(San Antonio also accepted)
Due to changes to the US Open Cup format, @bhmlegion will NOT be participating in the 2026 USOC.
The changes in format are to shorten the Open Cup due to the World Cup.
Birmingham was eliminated due to league position in 2025.
(San Antonio also accepted)
assuming this is true (which Blazing Musket has a great track record)…
Yet another metaphorical rake the USL once again steps on. With every thing going on with the USL vs USLPA, this has been a brutal few weeks for HQ PR.
Yet another metaphorical rake the USL once again steps on. With every thing going on with the USL vs USLPA, this has been a brutal few weeks for HQ PR.
The 2026 U.S. Open Cup will not feature full participation from professional USL clubs, multiple sources have told The Blazing Musket.
Sources: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Will Not Feature Full USL Participation
Multiple sources have told The Blazing Musket that the 2026 U.S. Open Cup will not feature full participation from USL Clubs.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
assuming this is true (which Blazing Musket has a great track record)…
Yet another metaphorical rake the USL once again steps on. With every thing going on with the USL vs USLPA, this has been a brutal few weeks for HQ PR.
Yet another metaphorical rake the USL once again steps on. With every thing going on with the USL vs USLPA, this has been a brutal few weeks for HQ PR.
Enzo, I understand. It's harsh, but I get it.
Jake has been a top 3 player on this team for the last 3 years and just doesn't get any respect. I do not understand what he did to get booted from the squad.
He isn't flashy, but he got the job done. Who ever picks him up is getting a great player.
Jake has been a top 3 player on this team for the last 3 years and just doesn't get any respect. I do not understand what he did to get booted from the squad.
He isn't flashy, but he got the job done. Who ever picks him up is getting a great player.
🚨BREAKING🚨
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Enzo, I understand. It's harsh, but I get it.
Jake has been a top 3 player on this team for the last 3 years and just doesn't get any respect. I do not understand what he did to get booted from the squad.
He isn't flashy, but he got the job done. Who ever picks him up is getting a great player.
Jake has been a top 3 player on this team for the last 3 years and just doesn't get any respect. I do not understand what he did to get booted from the squad.
He isn't flashy, but he got the job done. Who ever picks him up is getting a great player.
🚨BREAKING🚨
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
Jake Rufe and Enzo Martinez officially depart from Birmingham Legion FC.
Tampa Bay is signing Karsen Henderson, Russell Cicerone, Leland Archer, Marco Micaletto, and allegedly MD Myers.
Louisville is signing Hugo Fauroux and other major signings coming soon.
Louisville is signing Hugo Fauroux and other major signings coming soon.
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tampa Bay is signing Karsen Henderson, Russell Cicerone, Leland Archer, Marco Micaletto, and allegedly MD Myers.
Louisville is signing Hugo Fauroux and other major signings coming soon.
Louisville is signing Hugo Fauroux and other major signings coming soon.
All the posts from Auburn fans about the refs are really funny.
Maybe if you guys stopped buying out contracts on overpaid coaches, you would have the money to pay off the refs like we do.
Maybe if you guys stopped buying out contracts on overpaid coaches, you would have the money to pay off the refs like we do.
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
All the posts from Auburn fans about the refs are really funny.
Maybe if you guys stopped buying out contracts on overpaid coaches, you would have the money to pay off the refs like we do.
Maybe if you guys stopped buying out contracts on overpaid coaches, you would have the money to pay off the refs like we do.
I wish Alabama and Auburn would do a 5th Quarter.
Two of the premier band programs in the country that should be celebrated as such by their fanbases.
Two of the premier band programs in the country that should be celebrated as such by their fanbases.
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I wish Alabama and Auburn would do a 5th Quarter.
Two of the premier band programs in the country that should be celebrated as such by their fanbases.
Two of the premier band programs in the country that should be celebrated as such by their fanbases.
NO VOODOO
GRIND IT OUT
SIX STRAIGHT
ALEXA. PLAY RAMMER JAMMER. LET’S GET OUT OF THIS HORRIFIC PART OF THE WORLD.
GRIND IT OUT
SIX STRAIGHT
ALEXA. PLAY RAMMER JAMMER. LET’S GET OUT OF THIS HORRIFIC PART OF THE WORLD.
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
NO VOODOO
GRIND IT OUT
SIX STRAIGHT
ALEXA. PLAY RAMMER JAMMER. LET’S GET OUT OF THIS HORRIFIC PART OF THE WORLD.
GRIND IT OUT
SIX STRAIGHT
ALEXA. PLAY RAMMER JAMMER. LET’S GET OUT OF THIS HORRIFIC PART OF THE WORLD.
Sources: Bob Lilley is taking the LSU head coaching job
November 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Sources: Bob Lilley is taking the LSU head coaching job
I’m fully prepared for Voodoo tonight. Whatever will happen tonight will not hurt me.
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I’m fully prepared for Voodoo tonight. Whatever will happen tonight will not hurt me.
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John and Kaylor went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and were treated to some of the most magical moments the Magic City could muster.
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
We Went to the USL Final and...
YouTube video by The USL Show
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
John and Kaylor went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and were treated to some of the most magical moments the Magic City could muster.
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
I constantly find myself in awe of what the USL has turned into. From the clubs to the communities, there are so many soccer stories out there.
I am also incredibly blessed to talk to people like Alex, John, Phil, and Ryan every week. It’s something that I feel so excited to do every single week.
I am also incredibly blessed to talk to people like Alex, John, Phil, and Ryan every week. It’s something that I feel so excited to do every single week.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I constantly find myself in awe of what the USL has turned into. From the clubs to the communities, there are so many soccer stories out there.
I am also incredibly blessed to talk to people like Alex, John, Phil, and Ryan every week. It’s something that I feel so excited to do every single week.
I am also incredibly blessed to talk to people like Alex, John, Phil, and Ryan every week. It’s something that I feel so excited to do every single week.
BREAKING LEGION ROSTER DECISIONS:
CONTRACT OFFERS DECLINED:
Ethan Kos, Edwin Laszo, Erik Centeno, Kameron Lacey, Lucca Dourado, and Moses Mensah.
END OF CONTRACT: Maliek Howell, Stephen Turnbull, and Preston Tabort Etaka
END OF LOAN: Tiago Suarez, Jackson Travis
CONTRACT OFFERS DECLINED:
Ethan Kos, Edwin Laszo, Erik Centeno, Kameron Lacey, Lucca Dourado, and Moses Mensah.
END OF CONTRACT: Maliek Howell, Stephen Turnbull, and Preston Tabort Etaka
END OF LOAN: Tiago Suarez, Jackson Travis
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
BREAKING LEGION ROSTER DECISIONS:
CONTRACT OFFERS DECLINED:
Ethan Kos, Edwin Laszo, Erik Centeno, Kameron Lacey, Lucca Dourado, and Moses Mensah.
END OF CONTRACT: Maliek Howell, Stephen Turnbull, and Preston Tabort Etaka
END OF LOAN: Tiago Suarez, Jackson Travis
CONTRACT OFFERS DECLINED:
Ethan Kos, Edwin Laszo, Erik Centeno, Kameron Lacey, Lucca Dourado, and Moses Mensah.
END OF CONTRACT: Maliek Howell, Stephen Turnbull, and Preston Tabort Etaka
END OF LOAN: Tiago Suarez, Jackson Travis
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