Jason Robert Henry
@jasonhenry.bsky.social
Chief of Staff, Office of PA's Lt. Governor.
Son of Appalachia. Into politics, sports, underdog cities, & maps. Stands in the back at punk rock shows. Belgian Malinois dad.
📍PGH or HBG (depends on the day). #H2P. Opinions my own.
Son of Appalachia. Into politics, sports, underdog cities, & maps. Stands in the back at punk rock shows. Belgian Malinois dad.
📍PGH or HBG (depends on the day). #H2P. Opinions my own.
3) Despite what people think, other English speaking countries outside of North America call it "soccer" (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) hell, the Australian National team is called the "Socceroos"
In short, folks should let people call it what they want and enjoy the game.🧵3/3
In short, folks should let people call it what they want and enjoy the game.🧵3/3
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
3) Despite what people think, other English speaking countries outside of North America call it "soccer" (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) hell, the Australian National team is called the "Socceroos"
In short, folks should let people call it what they want and enjoy the game.🧵3/3
In short, folks should let people call it what they want and enjoy the game.🧵3/3
2) Soccer is slang for "association football" the actual name of the sport, which comes from "The Football Association" the governing body for England who invented the rules that were distinctly different from "rugby football". The term was invented and common in England until recently. 🧵2/3
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
2) Soccer is slang for "association football" the actual name of the sport, which comes from "The Football Association" the governing body for England who invented the rules that were distinctly different from "rugby football". The term was invented and common in England until recently. 🧵2/3