Tom Hindle
@tom-hindle.bsky.social
Weird American ⚽️ stuff for GOAL. USL enthusiast. MLS convert. Collector of mid priced charmingly retro kits. Failing football hipster.
I exist here: https://www.goal.com/en-us/author/thomas-hindle/blt3690c4ce5561a939
I exist here: https://www.goal.com/en-us/author/thomas-hindle/blt3690c4ce5561a939
Hey guys, there's this newsletter and it's called the rondo and you should read it and perhaps even subscribe if you think it's good
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The Rondo: 🐐 is MVP again and where does Mo Salah go from here
Plus: Poch's WC dream...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hey guys, there's this newsletter and it's called the rondo and you should read it and perhaps even subscribe if you think it's good
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Miami did the thing, but this offseason will not be easy. On a bloody good win, but the rebuild that simply has to follow:
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New era begins at Inter Miami: Lionel Messi has delivered the elusive first MLS Cup - what comes next? | Goal.com US
Lionel Messi finally got his MLS Cup with Inter Miami, but the Herons will face an offseason full of change as they look to defend the trophy
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December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Miami did the thing, but this offseason will not be easy. On a bloody good win, but the rebuild that simply has to follow:
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Here’s a random story about third division Danish football and a bar in Williamsburg (yes, that’s a thing), including references to Carlsberg, a moose and tech startups
(Promise it makes sense when you read it)
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(Promise it makes sense when you read it)
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‘It’s changed my view of sports’ - Why a Brooklyn bar fell in love with a Danish third-division team | Goal.com US
In 2022, a group of American and British investors purchased a third division Danish team, and have turned a bar in Brooklyn in a community that draws dozens to watch the club.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Here’s a random story about third division Danish football and a bar in Williamsburg (yes, that’s a thing), including references to Carlsberg, a moose and tech startups
(Promise it makes sense when you read it)
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(Promise it makes sense when you read it)
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Reposted by Tom Hindle
2 weeks ago, Curacao qualified for the World Cup. Here's how their president of the FA, a former investor in a fish farmer who is writing a book on spirituality(!!), made it all happen www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
'It's magical' - how a Dutch coach and investment from a fish farmer took Curacao to the 2026 World Cup | Goal.com US
Under the tutelage of FA president Gilbert Martina, a former fish farm investor and healthcare CEO, Curacao have sprung onto the world's stage - the culmination of a 23-year journey
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December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
2 weeks ago, Curacao qualified for the World Cup. Here's how their president of the FA, a former investor in a fish farmer who is writing a book on spirituality(!!), made it all happen www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
2 weeks ago, Curacao qualified for the World Cup. Here's how their president of the FA, a former investor in a fish farmer who is writing a book on spirituality(!!), made it all happen www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
'It's magical' - how a Dutch coach and investment from a fish farmer took Curacao to the 2026 World Cup | Goal.com US
Under the tutelage of FA president Gilbert Martina, a former fish farm investor and healthcare CEO, Curacao have sprung onto the world's stage - the culmination of a 23-year journey
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December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
2 weeks ago, Curacao qualified for the World Cup. Here's how their president of the FA, a former investor in a fish farmer who is writing a book on spirituality(!!), made it all happen www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
On November 4, USL Championship club North Carolina FC announced it would shut down operations at the end of the season - just four days before a crucial playoff game.
I talked to some of the players about the human cost of seeing your team fold
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I talked to some of the players about the human cost of seeing your team fold
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‘The reaction was anger’ - North Carolina FC’s shutdown for a potential USL Division One return carries a real human cost | Goal.com US
GOAL spoke to a number of former NCFC players, who outlined the harsh realities of a volatile league after being made redundant 4 days before a playoff game
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November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On November 4, USL Championship club North Carolina FC announced it would shut down operations at the end of the season - just four days before a crucial playoff game.
I talked to some of the players about the human cost of seeing your team fold
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I talked to some of the players about the human cost of seeing your team fold
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As I am well aware that everyone's week was ruined by its absence, you will be relieved to know that the Rondo newsletter has returned, and you can read it here!
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The USMNT are cooking again, folks
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November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As I am well aware that everyone's week was ruined by its absence, you will be relieved to know that the Rondo newsletter has returned, and you can read it here!
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Rodrigo Lopez technically didn't have a bedroom at 27, tore his ACL at 37, and experienced all sorts of madness in between.
But at 38, he has retired as USL's greatest ever. On a crazy career, with plenty of input from the man himself:
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But at 38, he has retired as USL's greatest ever. On a crazy career, with plenty of input from the man himself:
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‘Prove everyone wrong’ - How Sacramento Republic’s Rodrigo Lopez went from sleeping in a closet and working construction to becoming the USL’s greatest player of all time | Goal.com US
The Mexican-American playmaker survived injury, contract issues, and free agency across 13 clubs, and is finally ready to walk away from the game
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November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Rodrigo Lopez technically didn't have a bedroom at 27, tore his ACL at 37, and experienced all sorts of madness in between.
But at 38, he has retired as USL's greatest ever. On a crazy career, with plenty of input from the man himself:
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
But at 38, he has retired as USL's greatest ever. On a crazy career, with plenty of input from the man himself:
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USMNT set-piecing their way to a QF exit. Delightful.
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
USMNT set-piecing their way to a QF exit. Delightful.
Texoma FC has voluntarily gone from USL League One to USL League Two, while its owners have started an entirely new club 30 minutes down the road.
They say it's not "self-relegation." That's up for debate, but USL now has a multi-club ownership model...
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They say it's not "self-relegation." That's up for debate, but USL now has a multi-club ownership model...
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‘Figure out how to realign’ – Why Texoma FC self-relegated and how their owners’ next step could define a multi-club project in USL | Goal.com
The Texas club went from USL League One to USL League Two, while its ownership group established a new franchise to complete a multi-club model
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November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Texoma FC has voluntarily gone from USL League One to USL League Two, while its owners have started an entirely new club 30 minutes down the road.
They say it's not "self-relegation." That's up for debate, but USL now has a multi-club ownership model...
www.goal.com/en/lists/fig...
They say it's not "self-relegation." That's up for debate, but USL now has a multi-club ownership model...
www.goal.com/en/lists/fig...
Reposted by Tom Hindle
2 years ago, Michael Ndiweni was subbing on against Chelsea in the Premier League for Newcastle. Now, he's at Ohio State, playing Big Ten soccer.
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
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Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
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'He used to play for Newcastle' - How former Premier League striker Michael Ndiweni found new football future at Ohio State | Goal.com US
The 21-year-old striker's Newcastle career may be in the past, but Ohio State has provided a chance for a fresh start
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November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
2 years ago, Michael Ndiweni was subbing on against Chelsea in the Premier League for Newcastle. Now, he's at Ohio State, playing Big Ten soccer.
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
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Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
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MLS, calendar switches, and getting it right www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
From bigger transfers to better playoff scheduling, MLS’s long-awaited calendar shift was needed - but it comes with real caveats | Goal.com US
Major League Soccer announced a landmark decision by switching to a fall spring calendar, making a common sense change that will come with some caveats
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November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
MLS, calendar switches, and getting it right www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
Atlanta United manager Tata Martino on fall-spring calendar switch: "It could be favorable in terms of transfer windows for players who are coming and going, because there are times where you have a key player in your team coming or going during the mid season."
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Atlanta United manager Tata Martino on fall-spring calendar switch: "It could be favorable in terms of transfer windows for players who are coming and going, because there are times where you have a key player in your team coming or going during the mid season."
Talked to Dayne St. Clair about being MLS goalie of the year, playing for Jesse Marsch, and why Minnesota United might just do the thing this season
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'My play spoke for itself' - Dayne St. Clair on Minnesota United’s playoff run, Canada’s World Cup hopes and why he was the best goalkeeper in MLS this season | Goal.com US
The Canadian was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year last week. He talked to GOAL about his season thus far, and why a playoff run could be on the cards.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Talked to Dayne St. Clair about being MLS goalie of the year, playing for Jesse Marsch, and why Minnesota United might just do the thing this season
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Reposted by Tom Hindle
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
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Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
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Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
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November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Yunus Musah is not in the U.S. squad (again). He didn't play for Atalanta this weekend (again).
What the hell went wrong?
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What the hell went wrong?
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Yunus Musah’s Atalanta nightmare could turn into a USMNT lifeline under new manager Raffaele Palladino | Goal.com US
The center midfielder, who was a mainstay for the USMNT during the 2022 World Cup, is in danger of missing out on the 2026 tournament on home soil
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November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yunus Musah is not in the U.S. squad (again). He didn't play for Atalanta this weekend (again).
What the hell went wrong?
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What the hell went wrong?
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2 years ago, Michael Ndiweni was subbing on against Chelsea in the Premier League for Newcastle. Now, he's at Ohio State, playing Big Ten soccer.
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
'He used to play for Newcastle' - How former Premier League striker Michael Ndiweni found new football future at Ohio State | Goal.com US
The 21-year-old striker's Newcastle career may be in the past, but Ohio State has provided a chance for a fresh start
www.goal.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
2 years ago, Michael Ndiweni was subbing on against Chelsea in the Premier League for Newcastle. Now, he's at Ohio State, playing Big Ten soccer.
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
Talked to him about moving to the U.S., Geordie accents, jacket potatoes, and a "Dan Burn story"
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
Reposted by Tom Hindle
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
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November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
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Portland Hearts of Pine had cool jerseys, and that was a lot of fun.
But they’ve also nailed this football team thing:
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But they’ve also nailed this football team thing:
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‘Everyone is reaping the rewards’ - How Portland Hearts of Pine evolved from cult hipster brand into a thriving USL League One club and ‘beacon of grassroots football’ | Goal.com US
Portland Hearts of Pine's jerseys went global, but their debut season on the pitch has proved they're far more than just a cool kit
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November 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Portland Hearts of Pine had cool jerseys, and that was a lot of fun.
But they’ve also nailed this football team thing:
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But they’ve also nailed this football team thing:
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Pat Renna was the guy from the Sandlot. He also played goalie in The Big Green.
And now, he swears, he's going to be a real life soccer fan, and he has a show to prove it.
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And now, he swears, he's going to be a real life soccer fan, and he has a show to prove it.
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'Love to learn more about a new sport' - Sandlot king and goalkeeping movie hero Patrick Renna finds passion in the beautiful game as 'Soccer Guy' | Goal.com US
The famous child actor decided to return to his cult movie roots, and 30 years after starring in The Big Green, reignited his passion for soccer
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November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pat Renna was the guy from the Sandlot. He also played goalie in The Big Green.
And now, he swears, he's going to be a real life soccer fan, and he has a show to prove it.
www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...
And now, he swears, he's going to be a real life soccer fan, and he has a show to prove it.
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Sam f*cking Surridge
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sam f*cking Surridge
Hey so the Rondo came out today, and this is it. You can also subscribe to it, which would really mean a lot because it might be quite good.
Cheers.
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Cheers.
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USWNT stick the landing
Plus: Messi's MLS rant,...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hey so the Rondo came out today, and this is it. You can also subscribe to it, which would really mean a lot because it might be quite good.
Cheers.
newsletters.goal.com/index.php?ac....
Cheers.
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