Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie.com
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· Oct 20
During the last #AllForCITY watchalong of 2024, I basically talked myself into basically emancipating from Twitter on Nov. 14.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
So PROUD to be working with Christine to help start @gatewayfootballgroup.org and even more proud now that she is going to be a champion for female soccer fans in St. Louis!
#DefendTheHeart
#DefendTheHeart
We’re thrilled to welcome Christine Miller as the #HerGameTooUSA Ambassador for Gateway Football Group! Christine is leading our mission to foster a safe & inclusive environment for all female fans across the organization.
@gatewayfootballgroup.org
#FanBuiltFooty
@gatewayfootballgroup.org
#FanBuiltFooty
January 20, 2026 at 11:38 PM
So PROUD to be working with Christine to help start @gatewayfootballgroup.org and even more proud now that she is going to be a champion for female soccer fans in St. Louis!
#DefendTheHeart
#DefendTheHeart
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This year's @stlouligans.bsky.social scarf includes a nod to The Urge and friend of the group Steve Ewing. Available at all home matches, all season long.
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This year's @stlouligans.bsky.social scarf includes a nod to The Urge and friend of the group Steve Ewing. Available at all home matches, all season long.
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In an earlier than usual announcement, #AllForCITY made the reported signing of Conrad Wallem official! After a successful loan from SK Slavia Prague in 2025, the Norwegian returns for an undisclosed fee, signing a 3.5 year contract through June 2029.
January 20, 2026 at 2:10 PM
In an earlier than usual announcement, #AllForCITY made the reported signing of Conrad Wallem official! After a successful loan from SK Slavia Prague in 2025, the Norwegian returns for an undisclosed fee, signing a 3.5 year contract through June 2029.
The Oceania Football Confederation league...it's not for the weak.
January 17, 2026 at 4:09 AM
The Oceania Football Confederation league...it's not for the weak.
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Games include:
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Games include:
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
@ ATXII
@ Dynamo Dos
Vs Marquette
Camp kicks off the 19th before they head down to Austin for camp on 2/7
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The first week of preseason is wrapping up for #AllForCITY and the club has named its' leadership council for the new campaign. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki will continue as captain while midfielders Marcel Hartel, Edu Löwen and Chris Durkin round out the leadership group. #AllForCITY
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The first week of preseason is wrapping up for #AllForCITY and the club has named its' leadership council for the new campaign. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki will continue as captain while midfielders Marcel Hartel, Edu Löwen and Chris Durkin round out the leadership group. #AllForCITY
Happy St. Louis FC Day on @mkickaround.bsky.social to all who celebrate.
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
January 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Happy St. Louis FC Day on @mkickaround.bsky.social to all who celebrate.
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
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We got a sneak peak. It was love at first sight. Things are about to look different around here.
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
We got a sneak peak. It was love at first sight. Things are about to look different around here.
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
If you want to see it early, make sure to get your founding club membership at www.gatewayfootballgroup.org/founding-mem...
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#STLRising is bringing back its refillable Yeti program for the 3rd year in a row.
Is this truly "Zero Goal" or is there a better way that protects #AllForCITY's revenue streams AND the environment?
Full episode: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
Is this truly "Zero Goal" or is there a better way that protects #AllForCITY's revenue streams AND the environment?
Full episode: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 AM
#STLRising is bringing back its refillable Yeti program for the 3rd year in a row.
Is this truly "Zero Goal" or is there a better way that protects #AllForCITY's revenue streams AND the environment?
Full episode: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
Is this truly "Zero Goal" or is there a better way that protects #AllForCITY's revenue streams AND the environment?
Full episode: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers
January 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers
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Be sure to give this a look, we were able to contribute to their segment on the Daniel Edelman move from #RBNY to #AllforCity!!
Episode 4 is available now!
The perfect way to get caught up on the latest preseason news/notes as #AllForCITY continues camp in St. Louis through the end of the week.
Available on your favorite streaming platforms: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
The perfect way to get caught up on the latest preseason news/notes as #AllForCITY continues camp in St. Louis through the end of the week.
Available on your favorite streaming platforms: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...
January 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Be sure to give this a look, we were able to contribute to their segment on the Daniel Edelman move from #RBNY to #AllforCity!!
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3 players currently on MLS waivers: Dominique Badji and David Schnegg from DC United, Tyler Boyd from Nashville. CITY would presumably have 0 interest in Boyd or Badji, but Schnegg would be a very intriguing option at LWB/LB.
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
3 players currently on MLS waivers: Dominique Badji and David Schnegg from DC United, Tyler Boyd from Nashville. CITY would presumably have 0 interest in Boyd or Badji, but Schnegg would be a very intriguing option at LWB/LB.
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Daniel Edelman is #AllForCITY!
We're going to talk about him and more potential (and technically already) new faces at 7p tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
#STLRising #RBNY
We're going to talk about him and more potential (and technically already) new faces at 7p tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
#STLRising #RBNY
January 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Daniel Edelman is #AllForCITY!
We're going to talk about him and more potential (and technically already) new faces at 7p tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
#STLRising #RBNY
We're going to talk about him and more potential (and technically already) new faces at 7p tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
#STLRising #RBNY
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Welcome to CITY, Daniel! ⚡️
We have acquired 22-year-old midfielder Daniel Edelman from Red Bull New York.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
We have acquired 22-year-old midfielder Daniel Edelman from Red Bull New York.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Welcome to CITY, Daniel! ⚡️
We have acquired 22-year-old midfielder Daniel Edelman from Red Bull New York.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
We have acquired 22-year-old midfielder Daniel Edelman from Red Bull New York.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
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We’ve got a fully loaded show on tap for tonight! From player news, to updates from camp, a look at the roster and much more! Join us at 7 p.m. as we’ll dive into the latest #AllForCITY news as #stlrising takes shape!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We’ve got a fully loaded show on tap for tonight! From player news, to updates from camp, a look at the roster and much more! Join us at 7 p.m. as we’ll dive into the latest #AllForCITY news as #stlrising takes shape!
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
www.youtube.com/live/UJSTnuV...
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INTRODUCING THE 2026 SOCCER ZOMBIE KIT!
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
January 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
INTRODUCING THE 2026 SOCCER ZOMBIE KIT!
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
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One of the 2 trialists in camp for @stlcitysc.com is Palmer Ault.
Ault is a 5'10 Forward from Indiana who spent 3 years at Butler, was drafted by Colorado in the 2025 SuperDraft (2nd round), went back to college and finished his career at Indiana where he had 15g/7a in 14 games played. #AllForCITY
Ault is a 5'10 Forward from Indiana who spent 3 years at Butler, was drafted by Colorado in the 2025 SuperDraft (2nd round), went back to college and finished his career at Indiana where he had 15g/7a in 14 games played. #AllForCITY
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
One of the 2 trialists in camp for @stlcitysc.com is Palmer Ault.
Ault is a 5'10 Forward from Indiana who spent 3 years at Butler, was drafted by Colorado in the 2025 SuperDraft (2nd round), went back to college and finished his career at Indiana where he had 15g/7a in 14 games played. #AllForCITY
Ault is a 5'10 Forward from Indiana who spent 3 years at Butler, was drafted by Colorado in the 2025 SuperDraft (2nd round), went back to college and finished his career at Indiana where he had 15g/7a in 14 games played. #AllForCITY
INTRODUCING THE 2026 SOCCER ZOMBIE KIT!
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
January 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
INTRODUCING THE 2026 SOCCER ZOMBIE KIT!
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time.
Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org!
Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
International soccer is just a farce at this point.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
If you want to start out your week with some painful news, Qatar looks to be the favorite to host the 2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup.
If you want to start out your week with some painful news, Qatar looks to be the favorite to host the 2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup.
Qatar in talks with Fifa to host first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028
Qatar has opened talks with Fifa over hosting the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
International soccer is just a farce at this point.
Incredibly, massively, unbelievably deserved.
And quite frankly it has been long overdue for Rhea to get her flowers.
And quite frankly it has been long overdue for Rhea to get her flowers.
We're so happy for you, Carol. Rhea Seehorn has won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a drama for her performance in season 1 of Pluribus. #GoldenGlobes
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Incredibly, massively, unbelievably deserved.
And quite frankly it has been long overdue for Rhea to get her flowers.
And quite frankly it has been long overdue for Rhea to get her flowers.
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700k GAM is a good return for #RBNY. Edelman was yet another in a long line of successful HG CMs from the club, but had his limitations. Needs someone who can advance the ball next to him.
#Allforcity are getting a workhorse who loves a tackle. Treat him well!
#Allforcity are getting a workhorse who loves a tackle. Treat him well!
🇺🇸 Sources: St. Louis City finalizing deal to acquire midfielder Daniel Edelman from New York Red Bulls.
I’m told fee around $700k GAM.
Edelman, 22, was USYNT captain at U-20 World Cup. Made 118 first team apps for RBNY.
I’m told fee around $700k GAM.
Edelman, 22, was USYNT captain at U-20 World Cup. Made 118 first team apps for RBNY.
January 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM
700k GAM is a good return for #RBNY. Edelman was yet another in a long line of successful HG CMs from the club, but had his limitations. Needs someone who can advance the ball next to him.
#Allforcity are getting a workhorse who loves a tackle. Treat him well!
#Allforcity are getting a workhorse who loves a tackle. Treat him well!
To play Cyberpunk on an edible or not play Cyberpunk on an edible.
That is the question, gonks.
That is the question, gonks.
January 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
To play Cyberpunk on an edible or not play Cyberpunk on an edible.
That is the question, gonks.
That is the question, gonks.
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And there's the subsequent move, Colin Welsh has resigned with #AllForCITY2 for the 2026 season. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2025 MLS Super Draft and posted 4 clean sheets in 12 appearances in MLS Next Pro last season.
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
January 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
And there's the subsequent move, Colin Welsh has resigned with #AllForCITY2 for the 2026 season. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2025 MLS Super Draft and posted 4 clean sheets in 12 appearances in MLS Next Pro last season.
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
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ICYMI, as we reported on this week’s @flyoverfooty.bsky.social, #AllForCITY CB/CDM Jake Girdwood Reich’s loan is now officially through June 2026.
Terms of his loan contained an ability for @stlcitysc.com to recall through 1/1/26 and JGR appeared for Auckland on 1/5.
Terms of his loan contained an ability for @stlcitysc.com to recall through 1/1/26 and JGR appeared for Auckland on 1/5.
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
ICYMI, as we reported on this week’s @flyoverfooty.bsky.social, #AllForCITY CB/CDM Jake Girdwood Reich’s loan is now officially through June 2026.
Terms of his loan contained an ability for @stlcitysc.com to recall through 1/1/26 and JGR appeared for Auckland on 1/5.
Terms of his loan contained an ability for @stlcitysc.com to recall through 1/1/26 and JGR appeared for Auckland on 1/5.