Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
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Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
The true contrast: Caps were multiple posts away from taking the lead before Messi struck
Never seen a team in MLS that punishes mistakes as ruthlessly as #InterMiami. Of course, no MLS team has had a player like Messi, but still, it's mind boggling. #MLSCup
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The true contrast: Caps were multiple posts away from taking the lead before Messi struck
Pupe coming on; he's been working *a lot* with Blackmon in training this week.
December 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Pupe coming on; he's been working *a lot* with Blackmon in training this week.
Live blog. Let's go: theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami Live: The MLS Cup final is here
Follow our live coverage of the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami CF here in the 2025 MLS Cup final.
theprovince.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Live blog. Let's go: theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps have sold nearly 20,000 tickets to today’s BC Place watch party. Game day tickets available online now or in person at the stadium starting at 10 am.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Whitecaps have sold nearly 20,000 tickets to today’s BC Place watch party. Game day tickets available online now or in person at the stadium starting at 10 am.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
There are 2,000 Caps fan in Fort Lauderdale. So do the math: there will be more Caps fans watching the game in a stadium than Miami fans.
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Update to this showing injury rates over this season (black line), average since 00/01 (red), all seasons since then with Olympic breaks (yellow) and the shortened 12/13 and 20/21 seasons (green)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Update to this showing injury rates over this season (black line), average since 00/01 (red), all seasons since then with Olympic breaks (yellow) and the shortened 12/13 and 20/21 seasons (green)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
Now even running ahead of 20/21 (which included Covid numbers)
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The entire pacific division collectively has 63 regulation wins and 86 regulation losses. An entire division kept afloat from gimmick post-regulation points. Only one team has a winning regulation record.
December 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The entire pacific division collectively has 63 regulation wins and 86 regulation losses. An entire division kept afloat from gimmick post-regulation points. Only one team has a winning regulation record.
Also: Canucks
December 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Also: Canucks
Canucks were legitimately ‘right there’ tonight but you know what they say about playing horseshoes
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Canucks were legitimately ‘right there’ tonight but you know what they say about playing horseshoes
Amidst all this Linus Karlsson is legit having a very fun night. Guy’s figured the NHL out. Gonna be a handy depth winger for a while yet.
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Amidst all this Linus Karlsson is legit having a very fun night. Guy’s figured the NHL out. Gonna be a handy depth winger for a while yet.
Light crowd tonight means it’s easier to spot the people don’t read the news
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Light crowd tonight means it’s easier to spot the people don’t read the news
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The #CanMNT's Group B is #8 out of 12 groups in average FIFA Ranking, and #12 out of 12 by average Elo Rating. IF you average the UEFA Playoff A teams' rankings, that is
If Italy qualifies, Group B becomes #2 out of 12 by FIFA Rankings, and #8 out of 12 by Elo Ratings. Big swing
If Italy qualifies, Group B becomes #2 out of 12 by FIFA Rankings, and #8 out of 12 by Elo Ratings. Big swing
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The #CanMNT's Group B is #8 out of 12 groups in average FIFA Ranking, and #12 out of 12 by average Elo Rating. IF you average the UEFA Playoff A teams' rankings, that is
If Italy qualifies, Group B becomes #2 out of 12 by FIFA Rankings, and #8 out of 12 by Elo Ratings. Big swing
If Italy qualifies, Group B becomes #2 out of 12 by FIFA Rankings, and #8 out of 12 by Elo Ratings. Big swing
It almost makes one forget 99 being stumped by Curaçao
“Mack-a-doe-nee-a” was a particular disgrace.
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It almost makes one forget 99 being stumped by Curaçao
Just to re-iterate how embarrassing it was for Canada to be represented by a drunk no-nothing, coasting off a decades-old legacy. Wayne was an amazing player and obviously did manage *one* team to an incredible achievement in 2002, but him being unable to pronounce multiple countries was pathetic.
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Just to re-iterate how embarrassing it was for Canada to be represented by a drunk no-nothing, coasting off a decades-old legacy. Wayne was an amazing player and obviously did manage *one* team to an incredible achievement in 2002, but him being unable to pronounce multiple countries was pathetic.
Drunk Florida Man can’t pronounce anything. Great.
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Drunk Florida Man can’t pronounce anything. Great.
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If you don’t want to watch FIFA’s unhinged Tim Roth movie about FIFA, do the next best thing and read my old blog post about it. I need my suffering to have meant something.
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you don’t want to watch FIFA’s unhinged Tim Roth movie about FIFA, do the next best thing and read my old blog post about it. I need my suffering to have meant something.
Florida Man commenting on Canadian soccer. Nice.
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Florida Man commenting on Canadian soccer. Nice.
How did they get Donnie to keep his remarks so short
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
How did they get Donnie to keep his remarks so short
Spoke with Axel Schuster this week about his team's remarkable year -- and the fact that a serious potential investor, I've been told, was in attendance for the LAFC playoff game.
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Whitecaps roar into MLS Cup final — still in need of an owner
Here stand your Caps, one win from the summit.
theprovince.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Spoke with Axel Schuster this week about his team's remarkable year -- and the fact that a serious potential investor, I've been told, was in attendance for the LAFC playoff game.
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
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North America is awash in F-150 SuperCab KidKrushers and this MFer is pretending fuel efficiency standards killed the station wagon.
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
North America is awash in F-150 SuperCab KidKrushers and this MFer is pretending fuel efficiency standards killed the station wagon.
Goldeneyes continuing to not score goals is going to be a problem
Another scorching hot take from me
Another scorching hot take from me
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Goldeneyes continuing to not score goals is going to be a problem
Another scorching hot take from me
Another scorching hot take from me
Covered one game in Montreal before the company axed travel and it was an absolute dream
Here we go from one of my favourite places to cover a game.
Most important one of the #NHLJets season so far? Without a doubt.
Most important one of the #NHLJets season so far? Without a doubt.
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Covered one game in Montreal before the company axed travel and it was an absolute dream
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Sportsnet chose to not show any of this
A raucous and emotional start to this one as the Montreal Canadiens and their fans honour Andrei Markov.
One of the loudest and longest sustained cheers I’ve heard. Along with some “Ole Ole Ole” chants.
Habs always do these ceremonies so well.
One of the loudest and longest sustained cheers I’ve heard. Along with some “Ole Ole Ole” chants.
Habs always do these ceremonies so well.
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Sportsnet chose to not show any of this
It brings me no pleasure to inform you that no NHL team pulls their goalie more than your Vancouver Canucks
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
The Canucks have pulled their goalie more than any other team
The Canucks are chasing the game constantly. It's hardly inspiring thinking about their near future.
theprovince.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It brings me no pleasure to inform you that no NHL team pulls their goalie more than your Vancouver Canucks
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Nikita Tolopilo and Elias Pettersson have been sent back to the AHL.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nikita Tolopilo and Elias Pettersson have been sent back to the AHL.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.