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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
No Metro, Yes Problems: Can RFK’s transportation plan be saved?: ggwash.org/view/105011/...
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No Metro, Yes Problems: Can RFK’s transportation plan be saved?
The new Commanders stadium needs to be served by hardcore bus prioritization and world-class walkability and bikeability if DC wants a chance at avoiding a traffic nightmare every Sunday.
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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 14/09/2026
I can’t help but notice that the people who cause the most trouble don’t seem to ever post about sports
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today D.C. CFO Glen Lee spoke to the D.C. Chamber of Commerce about the state's the city's economy, and, well, he said "economic and revenue signals are flashing red." More than 36,000 jobs lost since last year, unemployment higher than nation, home price growth down.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Could say there's more of a case for the city of LA to own piece of Dodgers than the US govt. owning a piece of Intel. "And honestly, I don’t know why some local governments shouldn’t own stakes in the professional sports teams that they often directly finance." open.substack.com/pub/derektho...
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The American Sports Plutocracy Is Bullshit
American sports laws amount to a kind of out-in-the-open conspiracy to help a lucky few billionaires get much, much richer
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
All The Trains I Rode In Los Angeles - defector.com/all-the-trai...
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All The Trains I Rode In Los Angeles | Defector
This is not really a blog about trains. A blog about trains in Los Angeles, and my experience with them across 10 days, would ultimately be very short: Despite its notorious gaps in coverage, LA Metro...
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Messi goes super saiyan in the last 20 of every match and every opposing coach is like, what if he didn’t and we could just defend a narrow lead until the whistle
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Sports fans are so lucky we got Argentina v. Cape Verde tonight. What a night and thank you Cape Verde for probably the best game of the tournament and best WC game since the 2022 final at least.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
A mixture of great luck but also sort of a shame that an epic game like Morocco v. Netherlands was a round of 32 match up on Monday night USA Primetime instead of a semifinal on Saturday afternoon…but that’s the new world of 48 teams I suppose.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Will say I think a mixture of Turkey playing with no care in the wind and this being the USMNT B-Team; this game gives me “MLS but elite” vibes.
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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Let's try this again...Berhalter on how Pochettino changed the #usmnt culture: "We're American, we don't take shit." www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Berhalter says Pochettino taught USMNT 'what we're about'
United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said that one of the ways manager Mauricio Pochettino has changed the culture within the team is instilling a mindset where they don't "take s---."
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Fun fact for states...you don't have to waive the sales tax money and you probably still get the event too. www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...
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Revealed: Three U.S. states waived at least $57.8m in taxes to host World Cup games (Gift Article)
Missouri, Georgia and Florida agreed to waive taxes on World Cup ticket sales. They have lost out on more money than they estimated.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Was letting Jalen Brunson walk and sign with the Knicks actually the worse move Nico Harrison did as Mavs GM?
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Claire E. Aubin @ceaubin.com · 11/06/2026
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"The public sector’s role in American soccer did not begin with this year’s men’s World Cup tournament, and it will not end when the tournament’s final match is played. Rather, it is a central part of the sport’s 30-year stretch of growth." pewtrsts.org/4xf20s7 via @pew.org
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The Fiscal Decisions Behind Soccer's Rise
Over the early decades of the 21st century, soccer has moved from the margins of the U.S. sports landscape into the mainstream. States and localities have been instrumental in shaping this expansion t...
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
...the music feels reflective of a society coming to terms with its collapse, of the dread onset by corruption taking shape...their core inspiration as “ambiguous imperfection,” a reaction to popular music that’s “too clean” to reflect everyday reality." pitchfork.com/features/the...
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
In announcing the NWSL title game going to D.C., Jessica Berman makes an error that is common, but still needs correcting: “Washington, D.C. has become one of the premier destinations for women’s soccer,” she says. No, it's been that for over a quarter-century, as the rest of the release notes.
Tickets for the match will be available for purchase this summer. To gain early access to a presale before the general public, fans are encouraged to sign up to receive exclusive access to the presale here.

 

“Washington, D.C. has become one of the premier destinations for women’s soccer, with an incredibly engaged fan base, a vibrant soccer culture and a community that continues to champion the growth of our game,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “As soccer captures the attention of fans across the country this year, the NWSL Championship will serve as a fitting culmination of a landmark year for our sport in the region. We look forward to working alongside the Washington Spirit, D.C. United, CBS and our partners to deliver an unforgettable championship week that celebrates our players, clubs and supporters while showcasing the very best of the NWSL.”

 

Washington, D.C. has established itself as one of the leading soccer cities in North America, with a rich history spanning both the men’s and women’s professional game. Home to D.C. United and Washington Spirit, Audi Field sits at the heart of a thriving soccer community that has embraced the sport at every level. The Spirit’s continued growth on and off the pitch, coupled with the city’s strong support for women’s sports, has helped cement the nation’s capital as one of the sport’s premier markets.

 

"Hosting the NWSL Championship at Audi Field is an incredible honor for our fans and this city," said Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone. "Audi Field is one of the best soccer atmospheres in the country, and DC shows up for women's sports like few cities in the world. A fan base this passionate deserves events like this. We're grateful to Commissioner Berman, the NWSL and Events DC for partnering with us to bring this event here. Now, let's pack Audi Field on November 21 and show the country what a championship in DC sounds like."
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Joel Wertheimer @wertwhile.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Tottenham and Arsenal lost on pens to PSG to bookend the season and nothing happened in between.
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Walter Hickey @walthickey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
anyway if you ever wonder why sportsbooks push parlays so hard, well
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
World Cup Transit Is Broken Before It Has Begun - defector.com/world-cup-tr...
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World Cup Transit Is Broken Before It Has Begun | Defector
On Tuesday, the Athletic reported that NJ Transit plans on hiking up the price of return tickets to New York Penn Station from World Cup games at the New York New Jersey stadium in East Rutherford, N....
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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
People forget that Amazon Prime has broadcast some of the greatest moments in NBA history.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
This could be a good use of the feds using AI like Claud…ahhh…nevermind
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Russ The Tedious Ghost @russ41.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
You can help build billionaire-free local news. Repost this -> I give $1 Follow @51st.news -> I give $1 Follow me -> I give $1 Donate -> I match your gift Let's fight misinformation, help good journalists to make a decent living, and stick a big ol' finger in Jeff Bezos' eye.
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The 51st is expanding
D.C. needs more local journalists. You can help us hire them.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
1. Ok, prestige media may be cooked. 2. I do wonder how much of this comes from the 50-ish year rise of local tv news (and tv news websites)...like your average normie can google ABC7 /NBC4 / FOX5 and get "the news" they think they need (if they even care)? www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
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Few say Americans have a responsibility to pay for news
Funding is central to the sustainability of journalism. Yet few Americans pay for news, and most say paying for it isn't their responsibility.
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Conor Shaw @fixcircle.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
DDOT continues to publish before/after analyses of safety projects. The numbers for the 9th street NW bike lanes suggest that we should be doing these projects everywhere we can. Crashes plummeted, pedestrian and bike traffic skyrocketed, and vehicle travel times dropped.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Winners tonight: Jody Allen’s new price for selling the Seahawks Sam Darnold Pats 2025 schedule was weak truthers Bad Bunny The Seattle Seahawks Losers tonight: Dave Portnoy The New York Jets The Minnesota Vikings The New England Patriots
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I thank the National Football League for letting Bad Bunny be Bad Bunny and giving us something entertaining since the 6:30p kickoff.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
High-Speed Internet Boom Hits Low-Tech Snag: a Labor Shortage / “AI isn’t going to replace this,” Lapcinski said. “It will accelerate and support some of it, but it’s not going to go out and dig the hole.” www.wsj.com/business/tel...
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High-Speed Internet Boom Hits Low-Tech Snag: a Labor Shortage
There aren’t enough linemen and other skilled workers to lay all the fiber-optic cable needed to achieve nationwide broadband internet.
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Defector @defector.com · 29/01/2026
Here's a thread of some Dan McQuade blogs that we really loved 🦅 The Garden State Parkway’s Jon Bon Jovi rest stop is playing fast and loose with famous quotes: defector.com/the-garden-s...
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The Garden State Parkway's Jon Bon Jovi Rest Stop Is Playing Fast And Loose With Famous Quotes | Defector
CHEESEQUAKE, N.J. — Have you ever scored a touchdown? I never played real football, so my own experiences have been pretty low-key, but man, did they feel great. I think I remember almost all of them—...
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Barry Petchesky @barryp.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
The late game is going to feel like watching an entirely different sport.
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
A tidbit: Passenger service in Waymo and other self-driving vehicles isn't coming anytime soon in D.C. A long-delayed report from the D.C. Department of Transportation that would detail how self-driving cars could be legalized won't be done until May. The D.C. Council can't act before that's done.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Well can’t wait for next week’s episode of 2026 NFL Playoffs when the Rams go up 8 in the fourth quarter in Seattle next week, give up an onside kick, have the Seahawks tie the game, and then still win it in overtime or in the last two minutes.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
These primary shifts — fewer cars, less congested roads, more transit riders — have in turn produced a number of other effects that might more broadly be thought of as changes to quality of life. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed. (Gift Article)
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Your "oh this is neat and I learned something interesting" video of the day - The NFL’s Secret Weapon in London Is This Hidden Stadium Tech | @wsj.com youtu.be/cnV4JkTGUjo?...
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The NFL’s Secret Weapon in London Is This Hidden Stadium Tech | WSJ Tech Behind
YouTube video by The Wall Street Journal
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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Whenever people talk about "luxury housing," I remember there are literal mansions in Hartford, CT that are now selling for less than it costs to buy a starter home in Silicon Valley. If we judge luxury by market value, there is no housing that is intrinsically, permanently "luxury housing."
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
One of those moments where I think *state & local* lawmakers now have a better sense than federal lawmakers/folks in tech industry that the "average American normie" is slowing becoming more anti-AI in general (data centers included) & you probably get more play being AI-skeptic pewrsr.ch/42y2s6Q
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AI in Americans’ lives: Awareness, experiences and attitudes
Majorities say they interact with AI at least several times a week and are open to using it in day-to-day tasks. But many want more control over its use.
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Which news site do you think is most trusted by Republicans and least trusted by Democrats? www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
Chart showing Republicans and Democrats sharply differ from each other in which news sources they trust or distrust.

Only a few sources among the 30 we asked about are trusted by more than a quarter of Republicans and Republican leaners. A majority (56%) trust Fox News as a source of news, while 31% say they trust The Joe Rogan Experience. And while roughly a quarter trust each of the major TV networks (ABC, CBS and NBC), larger shares of Republicans say they distrust the networks.

On the other hand, Democrats and Democratic leaners trust a much longer list of sources. CNN, the three broadcast TV networks, PBS, the BBC, The Associated Press, NPR, The New York Times and MSNBC are all trusted by more than four-in-ten Democrats. And Democrats are much less likely than Republicans to say they actively distrust most of the outlets asked about.
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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 09/09/2025
“Seattle has managed to cut car ownership rates and grow carless households even with most streets remaining car-centric. Imagine what would be possible with a more balanced approach with more focus on alternatives.”
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Aaron W. Gordon @agordon.me · 15/08/2025
Found an excuse to look at old kits at work. Happy Premier League Is Back day to all who celebrate! www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
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How Gambling Sponsors Took Over the Premier League
An analysis of every Premier League matchday kit shows the dominance of gambling sponsors over time, calling into question what industry will take their place after next year’s ban.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Could this be the early economic policy sign for *federal* policy if things change in 2028/2029? www.wsj.com/economy/demo...
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Blue States Hunt for Ways to Wring More Taxes From the Wealthy
The “Taylor Swift tax,” among other levies, targets the rich. Will they be driven away?
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Simon Willison @simonwillison.net · 22/07/2025
Mistral shared what look like the most detailed numbers yet for the environmental impact of training a frontier LLM - their Mistral Large 2 used 20,4 ktCO₂e and 281,000 m3 of water I'd love to see numbers like that provided in context though, hard to evaluate alone simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/22/...
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Our contribution to a global environmental standard for AI
Mistral have released environmental impact numbers for their largest model, Mistral Large 2, in more detail than I have seen from any of the other large AI labs. The methodology …
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LuUuUuke Knox 👻 @lukeknox.me · 19/07/2025
just chillin in the corner doing our thing at all times
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Ken McLeod @kenmcld.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Car buyers will now be allowed write off up to $10,000/ year in interest paid on qualifying auto loans Car drivers can still get over $3,500 in parking tax benefits too But, bike commuters got their $240/year benefit cut It's not about the budget, it's a preference & subsidy for people who drive
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Transit costs outside of the big major systems can be weird and lead to a unfortunate American public policy habit where transit just becomes charity that is slow and not great in getting you to places. Hoping MoCo doesn't do that with the RideOn busses. wapo.st/4kfMCnq
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Montgomery County makes bus rides free, an idea that is gaining traction
Proponents say eliminating bus fares will help increase access to ridership. Others worry about the financial consequences and disruptive passenger behavior.
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Whatever you think of @mlsscores.bsky.social in the Club World Cup and the disappointment of the non-Messi teams not making too much noise. Remember that MOST clubs have an annual total salary less than KAT's yearly salary. Let that sit in for a sec. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Messi highest-paid in MLS as Miami sets record
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the second year running, with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million, according to data released by the MLS...
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Michael Caley @michaelcaley.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
the victory that yimby ideology has achieved with leftists and liberals** is a real tribute to the idea that sometimes you just win by having better ideas and convincing people because your ideas are better **outside California at least
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
This was a great read. www.statecraft.pub/p/how-to-sav...
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How to Save DC's Metro
Randy Clarke on abundance, the "transit-industrial complex," & the Bloop
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
An irrefutable thing about sports is fans will largely support anything—good or bad—if wins come with it. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Commanders fans’ support for the team name is up dramatically now that they’re good
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Alex Booker @alexbooker.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
"the information disclosed by tech companies, data center operators, utility companies, and hardware manufacturers is simply not enough to make reasonable projections about the unprecedented energy demands of this future..." www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...
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We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.
The emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.
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