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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social
Sr. Director of Editorial, USL. Cambridge United fan. Fancies himself a writer. Don't mind me.
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This was incredibly kind of Matt - @usltactics.com is much smarter than a yutz like me - so with much trepidation I've attempted to put together a starter pack of folks you can follow around the #USL ecosystem.

Let me know if you'd like to be added?

go.bsky.app/KQY4fzT
I think @benwright.bsky.social has a local MLS coverage starter pack? I don’t want to just start listing folks b/c I’m afraid to leave someone out.

For USL, start with @njemurray.bsky.social & @usltactics.com and go in whatever direction they point you.
Do you have a good 'list' of the local people you follow for specific clubs/regions? I follow Greder and Marthaler for the Loons, but it's easy for substacks/blogs to slip under the radar, especially for USL stuff, which I'm just getting into. An archive of peeps of some sort would be helpful.
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@fortwaynefc.bsky.social Owner Mark Music talks with Inside Indiana Business about the new stadium, how the club can add value to our community, and what he will be focused on once the stadium project is complete.
youtu.be/0IaGOb1W_Jk?...
Fort Wayne FC Park taking shape
YouTube video by Inside Indiana Business
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
#U20WNT: Ashlyn Puerta (Sporting JAX), Sealy Strawn (Dallas Trinity FC), Charlotte Burge (Carolina Ascent FC)

#U20Lionesses: B Hylton (Carolina Ascent), Princess Ademiluyi (Fort Lauderdale United FC)

#GainbridgeSuperLeague talents square off Saturday.

www.gainbridgesuperleague.com/news/2025/11...
Gainbridge Super League young stars face off during international break  - Gainbridge Super League
Five Gainbridge Super League standouts have answered the call to represent their country in a showdown between England and the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Teams on November 29. The players will travel ...
www.gainbridgesuperleague.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us.
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Bucks vs. Bucks tonight at Madison Square Garden, apparently.

"The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar." - but without copy editors it seems.

www.espn.com/nba/preview/...
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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I'll echo this and add those same outlets are more than happy to collaborate and help each other out. Collaborators as much as competitors.
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm very grateful for all of the local and national media outlets that cover the #USL ecosystem, and the people who read and tune into their work.

If there's one thing social media has given me, it's a connection to so many people who do great work year-round telling the stories that exist here.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Not Joel Campbell having a penalty kick saved in 2025. Jeez.
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
You can watch this live on YouTube. Vamos Alajuelense!

www.youtube.com/live/eC8DoGZ...
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Brad Gushue had a chance to score 3 in the 10th end and advance to the Canadian Olympic Trials playoff round... but the shot did not turn out as well he hoped.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Oh, mate. Agony.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Final end. Win or don't go to the Olympics for Brad Gushue down two with the hammer.

Get in here.
www.youtube.com/live/9jR2Yy1...
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Greetings from Punta Gorda, Fla.

Have a great Thanksgiving, y'all.
November 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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The club announces roster moves ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season.

Full article 🔗- https://pulse.ly/u1hvapu9jy
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Birmingham Legion's initial roster moves announcement being simply everyone that's leaving kinda sums up 2025 for them.

www.bhmlegion.com/news/2025/11...
Birmingham Legion FC Announces End of Season Roster Update Following USL Championship Final - Birmingham Legion FC
Twelve players from the 2025 squad will depart as the club begins shaping its roster for the 2026 season. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Birmingham Legion FC today confirms its initial roster decisions […]
www.bhmlegion.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Get ready for the Liga MX playoffs!

Kicking off later tonight, I've got you covered with team-by-team previews for the final eight

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liga MX playoffs preview: Can Toluca go back-to-back or will there be a dark horse?
The 2025 Apertura has reached the quarterfinals stage, so which teams are in the running to win it all? It's ESPN's Liga MX playoff preview.
www.espn.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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#LouCity has announced its initial roster decisions, bringing back 16 players from its Players’ Shield winning team for the 2026 season. 👏

We remain in negotiations to sign other returning players.

More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/yc7k48cp
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC goalkeeper and 2025 #USL-C Final MVP Eric Dick joined @mikewattsonair.bsky.social and Devon Kerr on #USL All Access on Tuesday night.

Check out their conversation and much more from the weekend in Tulsa, Okla.

youtu.be/7xqZuwKKAAQ
How Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC won its first league title in 26 years | USL All Access
YouTube video by USL on YouTube
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Detroit City Council on Tuesday gave @detcityfc.com the necessary approvals to move forward with development of AlumniFi Field, the new 15,000-seat home of Detroit soccer.

The site will also include a 76-unit apartment building of all affordable units. #USL-C

www.detcityfc.com/news/2025/11...
AlumniFi Field and Affordable Housing Projects Unanimously Approved by City Council - Detroit City FC
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Detroit City Council unanimously approved DCFC's AlumniFi Field & Affordable Housing Projects. Read more here.
www.detcityfc.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
As @fredorrarci.bsky.social will always remind us, Sport Is a TV Show.
Cristiano Ronaldo has magically had his ban reduced so he can start the World Cup. There is no precedent...but then he met the President. How depressing...

Column:

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup reprieve stinks
Portugal star’s magic non-ban is depressingly inevitable
inews.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In August, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC owner Tuffy Shallenberger stood at a lectern at Highmark Stadium announcing the club's future stadium expansion.

On Saturday, the Hounds' #USL-C title victory burnished the club's place in Pittsburgh's sporting landscape.

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Why 2025 has set the stage for the next chapter of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Hounds’ first league crown, stadium expansion announcement burnished club’s position in city’s sporting landscape
www.uslchampionship.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Why yes, I do…

(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)

www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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🗣️ A quick hello from Marco!
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Here's who the USMNT could face at the World Cup after FIFA unveils draw plan …

sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Here's who the USMNT could face at the World Cup after FIFA unveils draw plan
FIFA's newly released draw rules outline exactly who the U.S. might open against and how its World Cup path could unfold.
sports.yahoo.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social have acquired midfielder Marco Micaletto via transfer from @switchbacksfc.bsky.social.

Micaletto recorded seven goals and three assists for Colorado Springs in the 2025 campaign. #USL-C
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Tampa Bay Rowdies acquire Marco Micaletto via transfer from Colorado Springs
Central midfielder recorded seven goals, three assists for Switchbacks in 2025 campaign
www.uslchampionship.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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I cannot overstate how behind I am on reading my usual newsletters b/c it's been peak figure skating season, so I just now noticed that @usltactics.com made the move over from Substack to Ghost. Huzzah! Check out John's shiny new site. The roster tracker will come in handy soon.
www.usltactics.com
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November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM