Soccer_Rabbi, Mark Asher Goodman
@rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social
Actual rabbi, soccer podcaster and writer. Uses the f-word probably a little too much. Buy my book. https://yourbayit.org/lifelessons/
Judaism as a persons favorite-activity-but-not-their-job is essential.
I love playing guitar and baking but nobody will mistake me for Springsteen or Betty Crocker.
Also, you mentioned all the great parts of being a rabbi. There are other, not great parts.
I love playing guitar and baking but nobody will mistake me for Springsteen or Betty Crocker.
Also, you mentioned all the great parts of being a rabbi. There are other, not great parts.
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Judaism as a persons favorite-activity-but-not-their-job is essential.
I love playing guitar and baking but nobody will mistake me for Springsteen or Betty Crocker.
Also, you mentioned all the great parts of being a rabbi. There are other, not great parts.
I love playing guitar and baking but nobody will mistake me for Springsteen or Betty Crocker.
Also, you mentioned all the great parts of being a rabbi. There are other, not great parts.
(I’m a little surprised about Sam Bassett.)
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
(I’m a little surprised about Sam Bassett.)
Pittsburgh is a decent club. Contracts are 1, 1+1, or 2 yr. Housing is guaranteed. The club is probably budget neutral or slightly in the red.
But I know it’s on the good side. Thats a bummer.
But I know it’s on the good side. Thats a bummer.
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Pittsburgh is a decent club. Contracts are 1, 1+1, or 2 yr. Housing is guaranteed. The club is probably budget neutral or slightly in the red.
But I know it’s on the good side. Thats a bummer.
But I know it’s on the good side. Thats a bummer.
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Your article was spot on. It is certainly ambitious - I don’t think most usl owners can afford guaranteed contracts in relegation yrs. But they must start paying a livable wage and offering work protections.
Your article was spot on. It is certainly ambitious - I don’t think most usl owners can afford guaranteed contracts in relegation yrs. But they must start paying a livable wage and offering work protections.
USL is on a precipice: Either respect and truly professionalize the players or forget Pro/Rel
The USL Championship final on Saturday on CBS featured some very strong statements by the players of both Tulsa and Pittsburgh about the league structure - and supporters joined into the act with sign...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Your article was spot on. It is certainly ambitious - I don’t think most usl owners can afford guaranteed contracts in relegation yrs. But they must start paying a livable wage and offering work protections.
Your article was spot on. It is certainly ambitious - I don’t think most usl owners can afford guaranteed contracts in relegation yrs. But they must start paying a livable wage and offering work protections.
If I substitute a steak dinner at Ruth Chris with a ‘generic’ microwave salisbury steak it’ll cost less.
See? And that’s how Trump fixed the economy. Either everything is much more expensive so that regular folks can’t afford it, or for the same price, we get much, much less.
America!
See? And that’s how Trump fixed the economy. Either everything is much more expensive so that regular folks can’t afford it, or for the same price, we get much, much less.
America!
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If I substitute a steak dinner at Ruth Chris with a ‘generic’ microwave salisbury steak it’ll cost less.
See? And that’s how Trump fixed the economy. Either everything is much more expensive so that regular folks can’t afford it, or for the same price, we get much, much less.
America!
See? And that’s how Trump fixed the economy. Either everything is much more expensive so that regular folks can’t afford it, or for the same price, we get much, much less.
America!
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM