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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Nicholas Murray
@njemurray.bsky.social
· Dec 24
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.
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.
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
Let me know if you'd like to be added?
go.bsky.app/KQY4fzT
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One of the most Concacaf-iest goalkeepers of all-time, Bill Gaudette, must be included here.
Also, Tampa native, former Puerto Rico national team midfielder, current MNUFC2 Head Coach and all-around great guy Jeremy Hall.
Also, Tampa native, former Puerto Rico national team midfielder, current MNUFC2 Head Coach and all-around great guy Jeremy Hall.
Puerto Rico’s time to shine ☀️
Who are your favorite players to represent PR 🇵🇷
#50StatesofSoccer @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social
Who are your favorite players to represent PR 🇵🇷
#50StatesofSoccer @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
One of the most Concacaf-iest goalkeepers of all-time, Bill Gaudette, must be included here.
Also, Tampa native, former Puerto Rico national team midfielder, current MNUFC2 Head Coach and all-around great guy Jeremy Hall.
Also, Tampa native, former Puerto Rico national team midfielder, current MNUFC2 Head Coach and all-around great guy Jeremy Hall.
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Washington wins Big Ten title three days after death of goalkeeper Hamant
Washington wins Big Ten title three days after death of goalkeeper Hamant
Washington won the Big Ten women's tournament title on Sunday, just three days after the death of goalkeeper Mia Hamant from cancer.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Washington wins Big Ten title three days after death of goalkeeper Hamant
Remember to go follow Jon as the final round of games in Concacaf World Cup Qualifying play out over the next eight days, and three teams advance automatically to next summer's tournament.
By my count, there have been 10 #USL-C & #USL-1 players called up to participate.
By my count, there have been 10 #USL-C & #USL-1 players called up to participate.
It is currently 88F & humid in multiple cities where this same region will have World Cup qualifiers this week.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Would you like to relive this weekend's penalty shootouts in the #USL-C and #USL-1 Playoffs in full?
Watch as Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC rallied to overcome Detroit City FC to reach its first #USL-C Eastern Conference Final...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwE0...
Watch as Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC rallied to overcome Detroit City FC to reach its first #USL-C Eastern Conference Final...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwE0...
Full Penalty Kick Shootout - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SCvs Detroit City FC
YouTube video by USL on YouTube
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Would you like to relive this weekend's penalty shootouts in the #USL-C and #USL-1 Playoffs in full?
Watch as Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC rallied to overcome Detroit City FC to reach its first #USL-C Eastern Conference Final...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwE0...
Watch as Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC rallied to overcome Detroit City FC to reach its first #USL-C Eastern Conference Final...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwE0...
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NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
The Back Four: (Semi)final countdown
Featuring Rhode Island’s defensive choices, League One analysis, and more USL miscellany
www.usltactics.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
Edgewater Castle FC - a community-backed club supported by more than 50 owners, including @chicagofire.bsky.social midfielder Kellyn Acosta - will join #USL-2 and #USL-W in 2026.
Good work happening here, including collaborating with the Chicago Park District.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
Good work happening here, including collaborating with the Chicago Park District.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
Edgewater Castle FC to join USL League Two and USL W League in 2026
Prominent Chicago club enters USL ecosystem
www.uslleaguetwo.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Edgewater Castle FC - a community-backed club supported by more than 50 owners, including @chicagofire.bsky.social midfielder Kellyn Acosta - will join #USL-2 and #USL-W in 2026.
Good work happening here, including collaborating with the Chicago Park District.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
Good work happening here, including collaborating with the Chicago Park District.
www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article...
What happened in the #GainbridgeSuperLeague on Sunday?
Defending title-holders @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social earned its first win of the season as Vivianne Bessette scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory away at Spokane Zephyr FC.
Full Highlights ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Zn...
Defending title-holders @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social earned its first win of the season as Vivianne Bessette scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory away at Spokane Zephyr FC.
Full Highlights ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Zn...
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What happened in the #GainbridgeSuperLeague on Sunday?
Defending title-holders @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social earned its first win of the season as Vivianne Bessette scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory away at Spokane Zephyr FC.
Full Highlights ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Zn...
Defending title-holders @tampabaysunfc.bsky.social earned its first win of the season as Vivianne Bessette scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory away at Spokane Zephyr FC.
Full Highlights ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Zn...
@oneknoxsc.bsky.social will host Spokane Velocity FC in the 2025 #USL-1 Final at Covenant Health Park.
The 2025 Players' Shield winner will square off with the 2024 finalist on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. ET on @golazoamerica.bsky.social.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
The 2025 Players' Shield winner will square off with the 2024 finalist on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. ET on @golazoamerica.bsky.social.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
One Knoxville SC to host Spokane Velocity FC in 2025 USL League One Final
Players’ Shield winner to face 2024 finalist at Covenant Health Park on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Golazo Network
www.uslleagueone.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
@oneknoxsc.bsky.social will host Spokane Velocity FC in the 2025 #USL-1 Final at Covenant Health Park.
The 2025 Players' Shield winner will square off with the 2024 finalist on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. ET on @golazoamerica.bsky.social.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
The 2025 Players' Shield winner will square off with the 2024 finalist on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. ET on @golazoamerica.bsky.social.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
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Left it all on the pitch. Our inaugural season comes to an end, but what a gift it has been. With all our love, thank you for a year none of us will ever forget. Up the Hearts ♥️
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Left it all on the pitch. Our inaugural season comes to an end, but what a gift it has been. With all our love, thank you for a year none of us will ever forget. Up the Hearts ♥️
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Spokane Velocity, holy damn
USL 1 is fun man
USL 1 is fun man
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Spokane Velocity, holy damn
USL 1 is fun man
USL 1 is fun man
Again, this is incredible.
Hearts of Pine with a shot to win it from the spot, and Spokane Velocity's Carlos Merancio denies Jay Tee Kamara.
To sudden death we go, 4-4. #USL-1
Hearts of Pine with a shot to win it from the spot, and Spokane Velocity's Carlos Merancio denies Jay Tee Kamara.
To sudden death we go, 4-4. #USL-1
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Again, this is incredible.
Hearts of Pine with a shot to win it from the spot, and Spokane Velocity's Carlos Merancio denies Jay Tee Kamara.
To sudden death we go, 4-4. #USL-1
Hearts of Pine with a shot to win it from the spot, and Spokane Velocity's Carlos Merancio denies Jay Tee Kamara.
To sudden death we go, 4-4. #USL-1
It's 11:45 p.m. ET and we're going to a penalty shootout in Spokane, Wash.
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social for a place in the #USL-1 Final next Sunday evening. Get in here.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social for a place in the #USL-1 Final next Sunday evening. Get in here.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) 11/9/25 - Stream the Match Live - Watch ESPN
Stream the USL League One Match Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) live from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
www.espn.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
It's 11:45 p.m. ET and we're going to a penalty shootout in Spokane, Wash.
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social for a place in the #USL-1 Final next Sunday evening. Get in here.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social for a place in the #USL-1 Final next Sunday evening. Get in here.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
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USL AFTER DARK
Oh, wow. Spokane Velocity with the 121st minute equalizer! #USL-1
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
USL AFTER DARK
Off the crossbar by Anuar Pelaez for Spokane Velocity as the hosts try to level things in extra time. First 15-minute period is almost up. #USL-1
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Off the crossbar by Anuar Pelaez for Spokane Velocity as the hosts try to level things in extra time. First 15-minute period is almost up. #USL-1
Just perfect by the Sierra Leone playmaker to put @heartsofpine.bsky.social ahead three minutes into extra time. #USL-1
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just perfect by the Sierra Leone playmaker to put @heartsofpine.bsky.social ahead three minutes into extra time. #USL-1
It's Sunday night at 11 p.m. ET, what does that mean?
We're going to extra time in the #USL-1 Playoffs, of course.
Spokane Velocity FC 1, @heartsofpine.bsky.social 1 as we head to the additional 30 minutes on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
We're going to extra time in the #USL-1 Playoffs, of course.
Spokane Velocity FC 1, @heartsofpine.bsky.social 1 as we head to the additional 30 minutes on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) 11/9/25 - Stream the Match Live - Watch ESPN
Stream the USL League One Match Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) live from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
www.espn.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It's Sunday night at 11 p.m. ET, what does that mean?
We're going to extra time in the #USL-1 Playoffs, of course.
Spokane Velocity FC 1, @heartsofpine.bsky.social 1 as we head to the additional 30 minutes on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
We're going to extra time in the #USL-1 Playoffs, of course.
Spokane Velocity FC 1, @heartsofpine.bsky.social 1 as we head to the additional 30 minutes on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Ollie Wright, man of the moment for @heartsofpine.bsky.social.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Ollie Wright, man of the moment for @heartsofpine.bsky.social.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
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They've done it! For the first time, Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup, as they defeated Cavalry FC 2-1 in a snowy #CanPL final thanks to a brace from David Rodríguez
Quite the spectacle, between the snow, some worldies, and now a new winner - a 2025 Final we won't soon forget
Quite the spectacle, between the snow, some worldies, and now a new winner - a 2025 Final we won't soon forget
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
They've done it! For the first time, Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup, as they defeated Cavalry FC 2-1 in a snowy #CanPL final thanks to a brace from David Rodríguez
Quite the spectacle, between the snow, some worldies, and now a new winner - a 2025 Final we won't soon forget
Quite the spectacle, between the snow, some worldies, and now a new winner - a 2025 Final we won't soon forget
2019 #USL-1 title-winner David Rodriguez had the bicycle kick earlier, and now puts Atletico Ottawa ahead in extra time. #CanPL
We got a CPL Final goal in extras by David Rodriguez of Athletico Ottawa chipping the Cavalry FC keeper to go up 2-1 in the middle of a winter wonderland
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A trip to face @oneknoxsc.bsky.social in next Sunday's #USL-1 Final is up for grabs now on ESPN+.
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social in the second Semifinals is counting down to kickoff at ONE Spokane Stadium.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social in the second Semifinals is counting down to kickoff at ONE Spokane Stadium.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) 11/9/25 - Stream the Match Live - Watch ESPN
Stream the USL League One Match Spokane Velocity vs. Portland Hearts of Pine (Semifinals) live from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
www.espn.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A trip to face @oneknoxsc.bsky.social in next Sunday's #USL-1 Final is up for grabs now on ESPN+.
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social in the second Semifinals is counting down to kickoff at ONE Spokane Stadium.
www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity FC vs. @heartsofpine.bsky.social in the second Semifinals is counting down to kickoff at ONE Spokane Stadium.
www.espn.com/watch/player...