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Nick Sprague

@nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social
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Author @ “Soccer Meets America” (Hulu) & “The Two Escobars” (ESPN) Chairman @ love.futbol ( www.lovefutbol.org ) Partner @ Tropion Sports Partners ( tropion.com ) #SportsInvesting VP @ Orreco ( www.orreco.ai ) #SportsPerformance

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Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
From Chester, my @theguardian.com match report after the USWNT's 2-2, comeback draw against top-ranked Spain: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call
The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson saved a draw
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Back at Subaru Park today for the first time in a while. Spain, the Union, and the #USWNT will all be practicing across the complex today.
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Café Fútbol @cafefutbol.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Venció el Real Madrid, con el primer tanto de Diomandé como jugador blanco. El Villarreal generó ocasiones pero no supo aprovechar los 20' largos en superioridad numérica (Vinicius se marchó expulsado). #LaLiga El Madrid es 3º, a 6 del Barça y 1 del Atlético. El Villarreal, en la zona templada.
Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 08/10/2026
A bust of Robert F. Kennedy that greeted visitors for decades in front of the now-razed D.C. stadium has gone missing. It was installed near the stadium’s main entrance in 1969 soon after it was renamed for Kennedy following his assassination.
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Bronze bust of Robert F. Kennedy is reported stolen from D.C. stadium site
The memorial sculpture had been in front of the former stadium that bore Kennedy’s name since 1969.
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Telemundo reports 2.6 million viewers across all platforms for its #USMNT vs. Mexico broadcast. A new high mark for a U.S. men’s team friendly on the network.
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Jon Arnold @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Atlas announces it will build a 40,000-seat stadium along with the Universidad de Guadalajara, to be home to both Atlas & Leones Negros. Populous is leading the design process. The goal is for the stadium to open in 2030. RENDERINGS!
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Nick Sprague @nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Great description below of the real work when it comes to scouting, drafting/recruiting, as well.
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Jack Lang @jacklang.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Don't fuck with Jorge Jesus www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
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Nobody, not even Cristiano Ronaldo, messes with Jorge Jesus (Gift Article)
The man that may have played a key role in the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career bends for no one. Jesus is as uncompromising as coaches come
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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Imagine this from coast to coast
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Matthew De George @sportsdoctormd.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
OK, this photo from the Union's IG is pretty cool
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cavan Sullivan is the new youngest goalscorer in senior #USMNT history at 17 years and 5 days, beating Mathis Albert from the Chile game on Tuesday.
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Premier League News @plnews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
UAE warns Andy Burnham it may pull billions in investment for the UK's proposed Oxford-Cambridge tech hub—dubbed the UK's Silicon Valley—in retaliation over Manchester City's guilty verdict, per The Telegraph.
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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Time orders Old Age to destroy Beauty (flipped, detail), by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, 1746, 📸 by @madelinepcarter.bsky.social
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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 29/09/2026
If City don't respond to sanctions by transferring the entire Man City squad to NYCFC on sketchy TAM deals then what is multi-club ownership even for
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Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Up in The Hill, killing a little time before dinner. The neighborhood that produced four players from the 1950 USMNT World Cup squad. No city in the US has the soccer heritage St. Louis does - for my money it isn’t even close. Such a deep, rich history.
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Axel Torres @axeltorres.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Inglaterra necesita dejar atrás esos minutos finales ante Argentina, pero su recuerdo ha sido el tema de conversación principal durante toda la semana. as.com/opinion/leva...
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Levantarse tras la pesadilla de Atlanta
La convocatoria de Tuchel presenta cambios, en parte por lesiones. La baja de Rice es la más notable en un equipo liderado por Kane, Bellingham y Saka.
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Phil West @philwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Amazing find
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/09/2026
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The low expectations for the meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping “underline the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to American influence and global well-being,” the editorial board writes.
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Opinion | Trump’s Failure to Lead Is Costing America and the World
Trump’s flailing presidency leaves Americans with the thinnest of hopes for this week’s summit: that he does not further damage the national interest.
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Nick Sprague @nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#soccerpolitics
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Club América @clubamerica.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
¡GO-LA-ZO! ¡GO-LA-ZO! ¡GO-LA-ZO! Miguel Borja con el primero a nuestro favor con una chilena increíble 🤯👌 #ElClásicoDeMéxico
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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Philadelphia Union before the World Cup break: - 1W-4D-10L, 7 points, -12 GD Since Ryan Richter took over? - 9W-2D-0L, 29 points, +20 GD
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
VANDERBILT WINS IN A MIRACLE OVER NC STATE! NC State tried to run down the clock and take a safety... but fumbled in the end zone. Vandy recovered for a TD. (Officials put 1 second on the clock after review, but Vandy held on) Here's how it looked and sounded on SEC Network.
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Mbappe's relationship with Nike was one of the longest-standing in the football industry. This is the inside story of how On secured a deal www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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How On convinced Kylian Mbappe to leave Nike— equity, Thierry Henry and an innovative new boot
Mbappe's relationship with Nike was one of the longest-standing in the football industry. This is the inside story of how On secured a deal
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Great read here from James
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Charlie Savage @charliesavage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Blanche’s Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Blanche’s Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate (Gift Article)
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17/09/2026
Roger Carstens is a hostage negotiator and a former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs of the United States. He joined the Freedom Desk vodcast to discuss how he used humor and humility to free Americans. Watch more here: bit.ly/3TBXfK3
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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Poch speaking to media re USMNT roster. On Cavan: "He deserves all the prizes he's getting. Because he's performing well... We have the opportunity now, because he deserves to show us in the national team the possibility to talk, to share ideas, to listen to him, to understand how he is"
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Unusual Whales @unusualwhales.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BREAKING: GOP leaders are sending the House home early, to stop an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Hegseth over the Iran war, per CNN
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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, both of whom are facing very serious financial difficulties in their insurance businesses (and, in Walter's case, a DOJ investigation) will sell their shares of Chelsea FC to (non-specified) "affiliates" of majority owner Clearlake.
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Chelsea FC announces ownership transition
Chelsea Football Club today announced affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) will acquire the ownership interest of Todd Boehly. Hansjörg Wyss will remain an important stakeholder a...
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congress or my fantasy football league? 🤷‍♂️ www.washingtonsun.com/congress/hou...
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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🇺🇸 Sources: Philadelphia Union wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has received his first senior U.S. national team call up. @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social first reported. Sullivan, 16, can become 2nd-youngest USMNT debutant behind Freddy Adu With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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Rising star Cavan Sullivan, 16, becomes youngest USMNT call-up since Freddy Adu (Gift Article)
The Philadelphia Union youngster will have a chance to showcase his talents at his first national team camp
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Nick Sprague @nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Nike/University of Miami partnership was the first iconic apparel partnership in college sports, and the first comprehensive collegiate deal entered into by Nike. Smart move for both parties to return to that heritage, as there is real authenticity here for brand and storytelling.
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Leander **BUY THE LONG GAME** Schaerlaeckens @leanderalphabet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
On Cavan Sullivan and trying desperately to resist godding up yet another American teenager because... precedent. @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Watching Cavan Sullivan, excitement is tempered by memories of hypetrains past
The 16-year-old Union star isn’t the first wunderkind to be feted by the American soccersphere
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Nick Sprague @nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#soccerpolitics
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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bari Weiss has plunged CBS News into ratings calamity. —"Evening News" has posted worst ratings of 21st century —"CBS Mornings" has posted worst ratings of 21st century —And now "60 Minutes" has posted worst ratings of 21st century More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/60-minutes...
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Bari’s ‘60’ Bust
Bari Weiss blew up “60 Minutes," ostensibly to create a better show. Instead, her revamped premiere just suffered its worst debut ratings of the 21st century—what one longtime TV executive told Status...
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Frederick Deknatel @freddydeknatel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If Biden or Obama had started a war that led to attacks like these on American bases—and then covered it up for months—the political backlash would eclipse Benghazi. One service member: "We're not defending these bases. We're just watching them get destroyed." www.cbsnews.com/news/new-pho...
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Quantomb Of Silliness @quantumofsilliness.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
the return of Operation Grand Slam?
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Matthew De George @sportsdoctormd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Union are on a 10-game MLS unbeaten streak. That's the second-longest in club history, trailing the 11 straight last year from April 19-June 25, 2025
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Unusual Whales @unusualwhales.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BREAKING: 60 Minutes has shown people saying they can get pardons from Trump for a price. Pardon brokers Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl said that for $300,000, they could help a felon get a pardon from the president. They said their services included working with influencers to advocate for his case
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Café Fútbol @cafefutbol.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
El Real Madrid golea al Rayo Vallecano con doblete de Mbappé. Los merengues igualan con el Barcelona en el liderato de #LaLiga El Rayo, dos puntos por encima del descenso. Por cierto, marcó Camello, que empata con el galo del Madrid y con Raphinha como máximo goleador del campeonato.
Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano.
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Chris Weatherspoon @cweatherspoon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Barcelona have topped €1billion revenues for the first time, even as their mega-project remains unfinished. But debt is soaring, interest drawing €90m+ cash per year from the coffers and liquidity is squeezed. Big dive into Catalonia: @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
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The BookKeeper: Barcelona’s wild finances made clear – with record debts set to top €2bn (Gift Article)
As Camp Nou rebuild costs spiral, and transfer moves are made off the pitch, La Liga's champions are far from a picture of financial health
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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 10/09/2026
The game was a 1-1 draw
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
dlvr.it
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson completely botches NFL jab
It’s easy to criticize politicians for being out of touch. And Speaker of the House Mike Johnson should know exactly why when he attempted to take a shot at the NFL. Republican politicians have become increasingly interested in actively managing broadcast television networks. And it’s not just making programming decisions for Jimmy Kimmel. It’s the…
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Philadelphia Soccer Now @phlsoccernow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
❤️ The Sullivans 📸 Chris Coletti
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Nick Sprague @nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Funny @johnspacemuller.com But in fairness, 2/3 of the fans that will be in the venue watched and rooted for USMNT during the World Cup (regardless of prrkmary allegiance), so I say it still counts…
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ben Shelton won arguably the biggest match for American men's tennis in years, but very few people were awake to watch it. awfulannouncing.com/tennis/ben-s...
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Ben Shelton beating Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m. ET is unforgivable for tennis
Ben Shelton won arguably the biggest match for American men's tennis in years, but nobody was awake to watch it.
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LAFC @lafcmirror.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What a way to score your first 🚀 Armindo Sieb opens his account in Black & Gold.
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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Interview with Pochettino, as he discusses Argentine relations, the England job, how management is losing its emotional dimension and analogue v digital coaching And why his generation are in international football www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Mauricio Pochettino on Balogun, the England job and the problem with club football
Mauricio Pochettino tells Miguel Delaney why he has chosen to stay on as manager of the USA beyond the World Cup despite offers from the club game
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