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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 21h

TEAMS ON THE FIELD Colombia vs Paraguay at Sports Illustrated Stadium is coming up. Will provide basic updates throughout the night. cc: @nysoccerjournal.com

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 22h

Time to do that soccer. Back at Sports Illustrated Stadium for international soccer! Colombia and Paraguay, both coming off appearances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are in Harrison tonight. Kickoff in one hour. On site for @nysoccerjournal.com.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 22h

Press Scran (October 2, 2026) Colombia vs Paraguay - International Friendly Cost: $0 (comes with media credentials) Associated chips, cookies, soda Rating: 2/10 cc: @footyscran.bsky.social @nysoccerjournal.com #ConOrgulloColombiano

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Erik Stover's departure from the New York Cosmos comes two weeks after Giuseppe Rossi left as the USL League One side's head of soccer. Both were also on Fridays (pre-weekend news dumb). There has to be massive disconnects between the #NYCosmos FO & owner Baye Adofo-Wilson.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This weekend, the 2027 US Open Cup returns to the tri-state area. Nine qualifying games featuring amateur teams from the NYC area and NJ. Familiar faces and new sides hunting for a spot in next year's tournament. #USOC2027 article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/us-open-cup-...

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Local amateur teams lock in for new round of 2027 US Open Cup qualifying

The second of four planned qualifying rounds for the next US Open Cup features nine matches with amateur teams from New York or New Jersey trying to inch one step closer to the 2027 tournament's field...

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Mike Pendleton @phat7deuce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There’s an alternate universe where Drew Bledsoe never gets hurt, Tom Brady never becomes an NFL starter, Belichick gets fired from New England early in his tenure, Tomlin becomes Patriots head coach, and the Revs are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their Boston stadium which Tomlin made happen.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

TEAMS ON THE FIELD EDELMAN IS BACK ITS A WEDNESDAY NIGHT, RESCHEDULED GAME CROWD Red Bull New York vs St. Louis CITY SC is coming up! #RBNY #AllForCITY #NYCSN @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social @stlouligans.bsky.social

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All Elite Wrestling bot @aewbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tonight, All Elite Wrestling will honor the life, career and legacy of one of the greatest people we've ever known, PAC. Join us for A Tribute to PAC, tonight! This one’s for Ben.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s Wednesday, you know what that means. Time to do that soccer. Red Bull New York welcomes St. Louis CITY SC to Harrison tonight for a first-ever meeting. #RBNY looking to stay warm while missing players, #AllForCITY on a historic unbeaten run. Kickoff in an hour. #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Press Scran (September 30, 2026) Red Bull New York vs St. Louis CITY SC Cost: $0 (comes with media credentials) Wedge Salad, Potatoes, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Chicken, Flank Steak, Dinner Rolls Rating: 7.8/10 cc: @footyscran.bsky.social #RBNY #AllForCITY #NYCSN

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North American Soccer Reporters @soccerreporters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Milan Iloski of the Philadelphia Union has been named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 28! Iloski recorded a hat-trick in the Union's 4-2 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.

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John Baney @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just dropped a huge episode over in the @nysoccerjournal.com podcast feed @treyfillmore.bsky.social and I rolled up our sleeves to evaluate Manchester City’s financial scandal through an NYCFC lens What did City actually do? How bad is it? And how could this impact NYCFC? Listen anywhere 🎧

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All Elite Wrestling bot @aewbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow night, All Elite Wrestling will honor the life, career and legacy of one of the greatest people we've ever known, PAC. Join us for A Tribute to PAC tomorrow night! A Tribute to PAC #AEWDynamite – Tomorrow Night at 8e/7c on TBS & HBO Max

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is the take 👇👇👇👇👇

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Red Bull New York is missing nine players to international duty, and three more are questionable for today's match against St. Louis CITY SC. Nearly 3/4ths of an XI. Its not everybody, but #RBNY have had depth issues this season. www.mlssoccer.com/league-repor... cc: @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social

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SportsCenter (Unofficial) @sportscenter-2.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

RT @espnW: New York Liberty is on to the next one 👏

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I get goalies are superstitious but this was so lame from Sergei Bobrovsky. Gavin McKenna only gets one first time making his professional debut. Let him have it, you didn’t let him have his number tbf. And the Maple Leafs lost anyway. You’re off the case, Bobrovsky.

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 29/09/2026

This weekend will feature 9 qualifiers for the 2027 US Open Cup that involve amateur teams from New York or New Jersey @battista.bsky.social covers the big points of interest for the next round of local matches as US Open Cup qualifying marches on

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Local amateur teams lock in for new round of 2027 US Open Cup qualifying

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Gustavo Alfaro, coach of the Albirroja, confirmed in a press conference that Paraguay will have a third friendly match, and it will be against Red Bull New York. Supposedly taking place next Monday. #RBNY

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎵 You’ll never sing that You’ll never sing that SF Deltas Champion You’ll never sing that. 🎵

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the year of our lord 2026, I cannot find the stream for this New York Cosmos vs Richmond Kickers match. Its not on ESPN or anywhere I can see. The game was supposed to happen yesterday but got weather delayed. This is awful. @richmondkickers.bsky.social @njemurray.bsky.social

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just woke up to this, it’s the smart move by the league. #RBNY

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 26/09/2026

Now official. Due to weather, Saturday’s Cosmos match against the Richmond Kickers has been rescheduled to Sunday at 4 PM at Hinchliffe Stadium. All tickets purchased for Saturday’s match will be honored on Sunday. The Cosmos luck of bad weather at home this season continues. #NYCosmos

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 25/09/2026

REPORT: With a state of emergency declared in New Jersey ahead of this weekend's nor’easter, the USL League One match in Paterson tomorrow night between the Cosmos and Richmond Kickers has reportedly been postponed. No make-up date confirmed, expect announcement soon. #NYCosmos #USL

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Harrison is going to flood. St. Louis won't be able to leave until Monday. Its an international break anyway. A Wednesday game down the line is better than whatever is going to happen on Saturday. #RBNY

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Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 25/09/2026

AC/DC HAS BEEN THUNDERSTRUCK ⚡️

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/09/2026

#2 Chattanooga FC selects #6 New York City FC II in Round 1 of the MLS Next Pro playoffs. Since starting as a club in 2009, Chattanooga FC has NEVER beaten a "New York" team in the playoffs. * 2014 #RBNY U23 * 2015 #NYCosmos B * 2020 Cosmos (draw) * 2023 Flower City Union

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Kearny, New Jersey's local paper, The Observer, only covers high school sports. They do it very well, cover a lot of different town's sports all year. But they refuse to add anything else like MLS, minor league sports, or other things because "other people do that better". Its not just big outlets.

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 23/09/2026

Help us cover 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying next weekend out west, its easy and paid (small). Sat, Oct. 3 * Napa, CA * San Francisco, CA (x2) * San Ramon, CA * Laguna Niguel, CA * Livermore, CA * Antioch, CA * Las Vegas, NV * San Clemente, CA * San Diego, CA #USOC2027

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Matty Matheson: Someone Help Me!

ALT: Matty Matheson: Someone Help Me!

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So is Mamdani one of the three overages mayors allowed at the U20 Mayors Summit? Never knew there were so many Under 20 mayors.

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Jeremiah Oshan @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com · 22/09/2026

Was just informed that @seattletimes.com is ceasing beat coverage of soccer. Massive loss for both local and national soccer community.

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 22/09/2026

“New York City FC acquires Matt Miazga via waivers through the end of the 2026 season” www.nysoccerjournal.com/new-york-cit...

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Shaquille O'Neal in Boston Celtics Jersey

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From Saturday USL League One action; Ajmeer Spengler scored for the Cosmos vs Westchester SC, ran toward the away fans to quiet them, & one of the 914th Infantry threw a beer can. Spengler kicked it in mid-air. My only wish is he caught it & pulled a Stone Cold Steve Austin. @sickosfc.bsky.social

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PSRA Officials @psraofficials.com · 20/09/2026

Our statement regarding MLS NEXT Pro and their handling of a recent disciplinary issue:

During a recent MLS NEXT Pro match, a male head coach committed two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism against a female official -- squeezing her hand and refusing to let go after being told to stop three times. This physical intimidation was compounded by a demeaning, sexist remark to the official: "Don't forget, this is a man's game."

MLS NEXT Pro investigated and responded with a two-game suspension and other non-suspension discipline.

U.S. Soccer policy states a “forceful grab” like this requires a minimum three-game suspension. Acts of discrimination also require a minimum three-game suspension. MLS NEXT Pro’s own manual also states that coaches are held to “a higher professional standard than players.”

The League’s response falls drastically short of the right message to the participants, the referees, and the public. It needs to be reevaluated.

Women make every level of this game better. They should not have to endure intimidation or degrading comments to prove it. Our female officials have proven their excellence on the world stage. They deserve the same respect, dignity, and safe working environment as every other official.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

(From Devon Kerr on the other site) What is dead may never die.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One day after #RBNY won the Hudson River Derby, USL League One saw the Battle for New York in Paterson, NJ. Conor McGlynn scored a stoppage-time game winner as Westchester SC beat the New York Cosmos, 2-1, in a fiery match. Recap on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/cosmos-vs-we...

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Cosmos fall to rivals Westchester SC on stoppage-time stunner at Hinchliffe Stadium

A dramatic 98th-minute goal from leading USL League One scorer Conor McGlynn gave Westchester SC a 2-1 away win and made it two wins from three meetings with the Cosmos in all competitions this seaso...

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This win not only put New York City FC II into the MLS Next Pro playoffs, it also dropped Red Bull New York II into the Eastern Conference Play-in. #RBNY II lost today which, combined with #NYCFC II winning, makes the defending MLSNP champs the 8th seed. Revenge for Friday?

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Things I would do to see, and maybe cover, a North Korean team playing in America. Naegohyang Women's FC from Pyongyang are facing Auckland United FC from the OFC in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Round 1. If they reach the semifinals, they'll play two games at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium.

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Luke "The Nuke" Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How can you not be romantic about USL1 soccer?

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

TEAMS ON THE FIELD THE BATTLE FOR NEW YORK IS HERE SMALL BUT LOUD CROWD AT HINCHLIFFE The New York Cosmos vs Westchester SC is coming up! #NYCosmos #NYCvsWES @nysoccerjournal.com

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The New Cosmos supporters have arrived to take their spot behind the Hinchliffe Stadium goal ahead of the Battle for New York versus Westchester SC. #NYCosmos #NYCvsWES

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The 914th Infantry, Westchester SC’s main supporter’s group, has arrived at Hinchliffe Stadium for tonight’s match versus the New York Cosmos. #NYCvsWES

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Press Scran (September 19, 2026) New York Cosmos vs Westchester SC Cost: $0 (comes with media credentials) French fries, rice, grilled chicken, soda (beer for VIPs) USL League One side with another solid selection. Rating: 8/10 @footyscran.bsky.social @nysoccerjournal.com #NYCosmos #NYCvsWES

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Time to do that soccer. Less than 24 hours removed from Hudson River Derby action in the Bronx, up for more in Paterson. The New York Cosmos welcome Westchester SC to Hinchliffe Stadium in The Battle of New York. Providing USL League One coverage for @nysoccerjournal.com.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dang, guess I picked a bad time to get the convention bug and a curiosity to check out MAGFest. Was gonna see if my buddies wanted to try for the hotel room lottery longshot. Oh well, more days to not take off work I guess.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

24 hours removed from a #USMNT call-up, Julian Hall scored the game winner for Red Bull New York vs rivals New York City FC on Friday. #RBNY claim the Hudson River Derby trophy over #NYCFC, 1-0, & climb in the MLS standings. Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/09/19/r...

Julian Hall celebrates after scoring for Red Bull New York against rivals New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday, September 18, 2026 | Credit: Red Bull New York

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