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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 15h

Spoke with John Molinaro of @tfcrepublic.bsky.social previewing Saturday's game between Toronto FC and Red Bull New York at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Huge match for both team's MLS Cup Playoff hopes. #RBNY #TFCLive www.tfcrepublic.ca/october-16-t...

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Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls

Michael Battista of Red Bulls Nation previews Saturday's game between TFC and New York at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 15/10/2026

Don Garber wants to draw a clear line between MLS's business with City Football Group and CFG's business in England (ie, the Man City charges), but it’s not that easy, especially while CFG CEO Ferran Soriano sits on influential MLS committees and gets mentioned as a candidate for MLS commissioner

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Not so simple for MLS to distance itself from the Manchester City scandal

Don Garber said MLS won't investigate NYCFC's owners in light of the Premier League's guilty verdict on Man City financial rules violations, but City Football Group and Man City CEO Ferran Soriano's i...

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

My North American Soccer Reporters (NASR, @soccerreporters.bsky.social) MLS Player of the Week ballot - 2026 Matchday Thirty (30). 1: Bruno Damiani - Philadelphia Union - #DOOP 2: Dayne St. Clair - Inter Miami CF - #InterMiamiCF #NYCSN @phlsoccernow.bsky.social @nysoccerjournal.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 14/10/2026

Hopefully getting inter-league play will be a legitimizing force for the Super League, because this is 100% right.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The Crest Cup is here. US Soccer's newest tournament will be the first time #NWSL and USL Super League teams face off competitively. A Gotham FC vs Brooklyn FC derby is on the table, but not everyone in women's soccer is invited. More on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/crest-cup-us...

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Introducing the Crest Cup: New tournament for NWSL, USL Super League teams announced

US Soccer confirmed the launch of a new cup competition for the highest tier of professional women's soccer, with a $1.1 million prize on the line.

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 14/10/2026

Crest Cup is coming, at a date still to be determined, but with NWSL and Gainbridge Super League teams set to compete for a $1.1 million prize and an automatic spot in the Concacaf W Champions Cup. @battista.bsky.social on the new tournament, the prospect of some Gotham vs Brooklyn derbies

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Introducing the Crest Cup: New tournament for NWSL, USL Super League teams announced

US Soccer confirmed the launch of a new cup competition for the highest tier of professional women's soccer, with a $1.1 million prize on the line.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

STEP CLOSER TO A FULL ON WOMEN'S US OPEN CUP LETS GO! GIVE ME BROOKLYN FC VS GOTHAM FC ON A COLD, WINDY DAY ON CONEY ISLAND!

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I like that we live and watch sports in a time where breaking rules is okay so long as they are dumb. Then its totally fine and everyone else has a vendetta.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Just means I gotta try harder! Maybe if I try being smarter... I'll actually end up being so stupid it breaks everyone! (also yes you're looking at the BlueSky version of name with a lot of numbers after it username).

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I'm pointing out is CFG used NYCFC to essentially lie about a Premier League contract.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Hey remember when Frank Lampard was signed by NYCFC as one of its first players and then "loaned" to Manchester City for 2014? lol

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Because if they're breaking rules in one what's to say they haven't broken rules elsewhere?

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Minnesota United FC @mnufc.com · 12/10/2026

idk who needs to hear this but the big metal bird is permanently attached to the ground and is not for sale

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Red Bull New York dominated San Diego FC, 4-1, on Saturday. Goals from Hall, Padelford, Ruvalcaba, and Choupo-Moting gave #RBNY much needed points against #RiseWithUs. Plus, history for Tim Parker in his 300th MLS match. Recap on @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social: nycsportsnation.com/2026/10/11/r...

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RECAP: Red Bull Dominate San Diego, 4-1 - New York Sports Nation

Red Bull New York beat San Diego FC, 4-1, on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with high offense and four different goal scorers.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This concludes the postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 4-1 win over San Diego FC. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On Tim Parker making his 300th MLS appearance, Coach Bradley calls it an incredible achievement. It speaks to who he is as a player and a person. When the team has needed him to be ready, he's been there. Its a great night, especially three points too. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On Devin Padelford, Coach Bradley says he got thrown into it. His first day was the day before the west coast trip. Great personality, competitor, picked up the team's style. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On Julian Hall coming back from #USMNT, Coach Bradley says it can be difficult switching gears back into club mode. From the beginning tonight, he was ready. Even coming back into training Hall was excellent. Lot thrown at him, he's handling it well. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On Ethan Horvath, Coach Bradley points out his presence and quality. Made some big save, will be relying on him in a big way. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On keeping momentum in 2nd half, Coach Bradley says it was important. Halftime was decompressing, discuss a few things, main message was keep pushing for next goal. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 4-1 win over San Diego FC is coming up. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

FINAL Red Bull New York 4-1 San Diego FC A much needed offensive result for #RBNY, who close out the second half 1-1 with #RiseWithUs. Horvath denied a clean sheet but some solid saves. Hall brings back scoring from the #USMNT. Solid work. #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

90+3' RED BULL GOAL Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting gets under a long ball in the box, nutmegs a defender, shoots past a prone Carlos Dos Santos. A slow second half finishes up with another goal. 4-1 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Supporters in the South Ward unfurl a banner that reads: "No human is illegal, abolish ICE."

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

61' Red Bull sub. Tim Parker enters the match, making his 300th appearance in a Major League Soccer match. He replaces Justin Che. 3-1 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN #MLS

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

60' San Diego Goal. Ethan Horvath's clean sheet is no more. Goal by Cédric Bakambu. 3-1 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

46' San Diego kicks off the final 45 in Harrison, NJ. 3-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

HALFTIME Red Bull New York 3-0 San Diego FC Well that's an improvement from last week. #RBNY with a dominant display against SDFC. #RiseWithUs has only gotten two shots on target, included a saved penalty kick. NY with goals from Hall, Ruvalcaba, and... Padelford. #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

44' SAVE! Anders Dreyer takes a weak shot to the right side, low. Ethan Horvath dives and keeps it out. 3-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

42' Penalty awarded to San Diego. Julián Bazán foul in the box, shown a yellow card. 3-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

30' Yellow card to San Diego's Jeppe Tverskov for a foul near midfield. 3-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

27' RED BULL GOAL WOW RUVALCABA Jorge Ruvalcaba with a banger shot from a difficult angle. Takes his time, gathers a ball near the end line, comes back and instead of playing the ball in shoots into the top of the net. His eighth of the season. 3-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

25' Cade Cowell down the right side, shot saved by Carlos Dos Santos (the other Cape Verde keeper). 2-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

20' RED BULL GOAL! Devin Padelford!? It's more likely than you think! A corner kick by Cade Cowell is put in by the center-back 2-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

15' RED BULL GOAL Nice team play! Mohammed Sofo to Jorge Ruvalcaba on the right, he plays the ball into the box, Julian Hall taps it into an open net with Carlos Dos Santos off his line. Hall's 11th of the season. 1-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

12' Corner kick, Justin Che bicycle kick sent over the goal. NICE will admit, got a huge gasp from Sports Illustrated Stadium. 0-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

11' Back to back chances. San Diego corner kick, header, saved by Ethan Horvath. Red Bull charge downfield Cade Cowell shot, save and sent over the net. 0-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

10' Two shots for San Diego so far, both coming from set pieces and neither on target. Red Bull had a half chance, couldn't get anyone in the box to finish it off. 0-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

1' Red Bull kick us off in Harrison, NJ! 0-0 #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

TEAMS ON THE FIELD CANT BE WORSE THAN LAST WEDNESDAY, RIGHT? INSERT ANCHORMAN QUOTE HERE Red Bull New York vs San Diego FC is coming up! #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Press Scran (October 10, 2026) Red Bull New York vs San Diego FC Cost: $0 (comes with media credentials) Salad, white rice, stir fried vegetables, chicken, beef, chili sauce, crispy wong tong chips, cheesecake Rating: 6.7/10 cc: @footyscran.bsky.social #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN

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

Time to do that soccer. Red Bull New York is back at Sports Illustrated Stadium for another first-time ever meeting as San Diego FC flys in from the west coast. Thanks to #NYCFC losing, a win can jump Red Bull back into playoff position. #RBNY #RiseWithUs #NYCSN @rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social

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

We need a bevel @sickoscommittee.org for a second division team winning the Australia Cup!

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SickosFC @sickosfc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

THE MAGIC OF THE US OPEN CUP

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CJ Coreschi @cjcoreschi.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

@espn.com incorrectly states here that MLB would be the first professional sports league with a 'pick your opponent' playoff format. This is wrong. Professional domestic soccer league MLS Next Pro has utilized that structure for the past four years. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...

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MLB proposes shorter regular season, best-of-7 Division Series

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players.

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