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.
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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NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Post-title takeaways
On Perrin Barnes, Stefan Lukic, and two Super League standouts
www.usltactics.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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With holiday travel, we will not be recording The USL Show this week.
HOWEVER, we will be releasing a video on the game day AND we have already posted our immediate reactions LIVE from the Finals!
LINK BELOW!⬇️⬇️
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
HOWEVER, we will be releasing a video on the game day AND we have already posted our immediate reactions LIVE from the Finals!
LINK BELOW!⬇️⬇️
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS WIN THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
YouTube video by The USL Show
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With holiday travel, we will not be recording The USL Show this week.
HOWEVER, we will be releasing a video on the game day AND we have already posted our immediate reactions LIVE from the Finals!
LINK BELOW!⬇️⬇️
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
HOWEVER, we will be releasing a video on the game day AND we have already posted our immediate reactions LIVE from the Finals!
LINK BELOW!⬇️⬇️
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
Monday after the Championship Final. If this goes like League One, be prepared for all of the roster news today.
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Monday after the Championship Final. If this goes like League One, be prepared for all of the roster news today.
Finally home from Tulsa after what is one of the most special, yet exhausting weekends I've ever experienced.
Some more thought out thoughts to come, but 23 hours of driving in the last three days has done me in. Cannot wait to chat about it all!
Some more thought out thoughts to come, but 23 hours of driving in the last three days has done me in. Cannot wait to chat about it all!
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Finally home from Tulsa after what is one of the most special, yet exhausting weekends I've ever experienced.
Some more thought out thoughts to come, but 23 hours of driving in the last three days has done me in. Cannot wait to chat about it all!
Some more thought out thoughts to come, but 23 hours of driving in the last three days has done me in. Cannot wait to chat about it all!
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Missed the 4 hour long live show?
Luckily for you, we have the post match show with @usltactics.com and @kaylorhodges.bsky.social LIVE from ONEOk and @philtalksfooty.bsky.social on the 1s and 2s!
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
Luckily for you, we have the post match show with @usltactics.com and @kaylorhodges.bsky.social LIVE from ONEOk and @philtalksfooty.bsky.social on the 1s and 2s!
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
THE PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS WIN THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
YouTube video by The USL Show
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Missed the 4 hour long live show?
Luckily for you, we have the post match show with @usltactics.com and @kaylorhodges.bsky.social LIVE from ONEOk and @philtalksfooty.bsky.social on the 1s and 2s!
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
Luckily for you, we have the post match show with @usltactics.com and @kaylorhodges.bsky.social LIVE from ONEOk and @philtalksfooty.bsky.social on the 1s and 2s!
youtu.be/4SBv4jHB0-w?...
Sitting in the book store across from ONEOK Field and soaking in the day.
Meeting so many amazing people in the soccer sphere, seeing an incredible match, soaking in a magical atmosphere.
It’s has been a truly blessing to get to do this.
Meeting so many amazing people in the soccer sphere, seeing an incredible match, soaking in a magical atmosphere.
It’s has been a truly blessing to get to do this.
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Sitting in the book store across from ONEOK Field and soaking in the day.
Meeting so many amazing people in the soccer sphere, seeing an incredible match, soaking in a magical atmosphere.
It’s has been a truly blessing to get to do this.
Meeting so many amazing people in the soccer sphere, seeing an incredible match, soaking in a magical atmosphere.
It’s has been a truly blessing to get to do this.
Soccer is fun
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Soccer is fun
Eric Dick
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Eric Dick