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Simply put — that is the most dominant and complete half of football I have watched #USMNT play in the decade I’ve been supporting them. And what a stage to do it! #WorldCup

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#USMNT completely dominant in the “first quarter (ugh)” Pulisic will get the plaudits, but McKennie’s movement has been key to most of the space created. Need to score a second to deflate Paraguay who are slowly settling into the game. #WorldCup

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GET INNNNNNNN. #USMNT Weston and Puli huge in the buildup to the own goal

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Paraguay’s national anthem absolutely slaps. 10/10

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I’m 0/5 so far in recognizing the musical artists during this #WorldCup opening performance. #Old

Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Unpopular opinion: Ibra is a terrible pundit. (And I’ve loved Ibra for a quarter-century.) #WorldCup

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Incredible to see how much US soccer media talking heads dislike Jesse Marsch. For **checks notes** critiquing USMNT.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

S Korea have been so dominant in the first 15 mins. Czech Republic have no control in midfield. Lee Kang-In, by far, the most impressive player on the pitch. Playing in an Angel Di Maria-like floating forward role. #WorldCup

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That’s not a red. Palm was open and he’s clearly trying to push him away; not even looking at the Mexico player. Clattenberg claimed confidently that the palm was closed to a fist. landon Donovan talks about “seeing intent”. What are they talking about?

Delighted for Jimenez. What a moment for the Wolves striker. #FIFAWorldCup

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Mourinho shilling for Kalshi is… on brand.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Zlatan and Titi Henry is the buddy comedy I would pay to watch.

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Went to Tijuana and spoke with Iran players Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh. Taremi told ESPN that the U.S. government's handling of visas is creating tension around the World Cup. "You feel it in the atmosphere," Taremi said. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Iran players: U.S. visa policies creating World Cup 'tension'

Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country's image.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

24h till the World Cup starts. I thought the last World Cup, in Qatar, would have been the ethical nadir for all of us. That has proven to be incorrect. Love soccer, hate FIFA. Love USA and USMNT, hate Drumpf. And so it goes.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

FIFA statement on referee Omar Artan being refused entry into the US.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Commiserations Arsenal fans. An incredible season for you guys. All I want to know is — what was the conversation Amitabh Bachchan and Arsene Wenger having? I’d pay to see Arsene in a Bollywood film .

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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

USL's Alec Papadakis moves out of CEO job and into role as co-chair of board. Paul McDonough has been promoted to president and CEO. On leadership change at USL as they look toward ambitious future. www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

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USL announces leadership transition ahead of first-division, promotion-relegation launch

With big structural changes coming to USL, there's been a reshuffling of executives at the top

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FC St. Pauli EN @en.fcstpauli.com · 13/04/2026

FC St. Pauli presents the Peace Prize in the US for the first time. The award honors individuals and initiatives that stand for solidarity, participation, and respectful coexistence. The first recipient is Wes Burdine, owner of the Black Hart of Saint Paul in Minnesota. #fcsp

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FC St. Pauli | FC St. Pauli awards Peace Prize – supporting civil…

FC St. Pauli has presented the Peace Prize for the first time. With this award, the club honors individuals and initiatives that actively stand for…

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Three immediate thoughts: 1. This is b/c Trump got boo'ed at the Super Bowl. 2. This is b/c they're keeping the Rooney rule. 3. This is pure extortion so that they give him partial ownership of a team.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Friday's USL-Championship opener between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC was played as scheduled, but the match started with the players engaging in a 60-second silent protest over ongoing CBA talks. #USL-C www.espn.com/soccer/story...

USL season opens with silent players protest over CBA deadlock

The USL Championship season opened Friday, but play halted immediately as Lexington SC and Louisville City FC players stood motionless for one minute to protest stalled CBA negotiations.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If you know someone living with Parkinson’s, please put us in touch. We are conducting interviews to ensure our technology is built centering the needs of Parkinson’s heroes.

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PennAITech @pennaitech.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Learn more about the project by our Year 5 awardee Nipun Chopra, PhD and his DexTech Inc. team entitled "Augmented Reality to detect Freezing of Ggait for patients with Parkinson's Disease": youtu.be/MIHn8hdOtj4?...

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Augmented Reality to detect Freezing of Ggait for patients with Parkinson's Disease

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Call your representatives.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Libertarians, your ideological mother, Ayn Rand, would weep at your silence. And your compliance. History will show that you turned a blind eye to tyranny because you were fearful of trans kids playing sports.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Since December, I’ve had the privilege of being in India, Netherlands, and Belgium. And people I met and talked to are consistently horrified by what’s happening to America. And it’s only getting worse.

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Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today is the third anniversary of the passing of sportswriter Grant Wahl. U.S. Soccer asked me to write his obituary. ICYMI, you can read it here: tinyurl.com/mtyt25n2

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Remembering Grant Wahl

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Let’s be clear: FIFA is an embarrassment to the beautiful game.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Can confirm that Celtic is finalizing a deal to hire Wilfried Nancy to be the club's next manager. Formal contact with the Columbus Crew has been made. Looks like the runway is clear for Nancy to depart. #Crew96 www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Source: Columbus' Nancy near deal with Celtic

Celtic FC have formally contacted the Columbus Crew regarding the possible hiring of Wilfried Nancy to be their next manager, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.

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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

USL keeps making news about its pro/rel plans, expansion teams, and stadiums, but this is the issue that casts a black cloud over all of it. youtu.be/9Y46wOVIl8w

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The USL CBA Impasse Is Threatening Its Big Plans With Connor Tobin

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Mauricio Pochettino on Uruguay manager (and mentor) Marcelo Bielsa: "Always, my admiration and my respect is massive." More on what Pochettino is expecting from Tuesday's friendly against Uruguay. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Poch prepares U.S. to 'suffer' against 'hero' Bielsa

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said his admiration and respect for mentor and Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa "is massive," while warning the Americans to be ready to suffer against his former...

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PennAITech @pennaitech.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Recent report by the New York Times features our Year 4 awardee Foresite Healthcare www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/r...

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In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They Happen

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

That dummy from Bruno for the 4th goal is unreal awareness. Folks hate on Bruno so much, but there are maybe 5 players on the planet who can do the things he does AND run as much as he does. Irreplaceable. #MUFC

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Should doctors stay on Twitter /X? I argue YES @germhuntermd.bsky.social says...get OUT and join the X-odus... See what you think www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Every ICE officer should be required to identify themselves as such for the remainder of their lives. Every job they apply for, every CV, every dating profile — should proudly exclaim — ICE Agent. GOP members believe ICE is righteous, so this should not be controversial. Celebrate them forever.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Delighted to be a part of an excellent cohort. And excited about our project that will help mobility and reduce fall injuries in individuals with Parkinson’s

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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

On @mkickaround.bsky.social we talked to USLPA Executive Director Connor Tobin about the current impasse over the CBA and what it could mean for USL's future big plans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y46...

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The USL CBA Impasse Is Threatening Its Big Plans With Connor Tobin

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Was remiss in not posting this yesterday... USL Championship players take social media action over foundering CBA talks. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

USL players take social media action amid stalled CBA talks

The USLPA said its members will be blocking the social media accounts of the USL Championship in response to foundering talks on a new CBA.

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

What to Know About Painkillers, Vaccines, Genes and Autism www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/h...

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What to Know About Painkillers, Vaccines, Genes and Autism

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

A disappointing performance tonight from #USMNT

Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Shockingly poor handoff there from Tyler and indecision from Ream. Son with a brilliant finish, but the fault was with #USMNT

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

This is terrible news for all of us. In a hyper-connected world, FL will seed infections everywhere. Please get your children vaccinated while they have the option to. It’s heartbreaking to see this real-world impact of what was once fringe vax denialism.

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Anthropology.net @anthropology.net · 31/08/2025

Ancient DNA confirms Yersinia pestis caused the Justinian Plague—the first pandemic in history. Jerash’s Roman hippodrome became a mass grave, revealing a story that still resonates today. #Archaeology #AncientDNA #History #Pandemics

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The Ghost of a Pandemic: Unearthing the Plague That Changed History

How ancient DNA from a forgotten Roman arena is rewriting the story of humanity’s first pandemic—and why its lessons still echo today.

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

no way to prevent this says only nation that regularly charges $200 for friendlies

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Nipun Chopra @nipunchopra.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Panama has moved the ball quite well through the thirds in the first 15’. #USMNT #USAvPAN