Reposted by Aaron JayLouisville City FC @loucity.com · 09/07/2026Conversation around a U.S. loss at the World Cup isn't just an internet debate for George Davis IV. It's his job description. @eric-crawford.bsky.social speaks to the LouCity & Racing Academy's executive director about American youth soccer: tinyurl.com/bdfvdn3f 032
Reposted by Aaron JayMichael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 09/07/2026So I go to the west coast and the New York Cosmos win a game. New signing Chevone Marsh scored in his first league match with #NYCosmos while keeper Javier Garcia held a clean sheet (the team’s first since March). Great recap by the NYSJ guys below ⬇️ 031
Reposted by Aaron JayAlex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 29/06/2026Halfway through the season, how are USL1's expansion clubs doing? 📈 Boise is breaking attendance records 🏟️ Fort Wayne's stadium is taking shape 📉 The Cosmos are searching for answers 🤔 Corpus Christi and Sarasota face challenges I took a look at all five clubs, both on and off the field 👇leagueoneupdater.comThe Expansion Class of 2026: How It's Going So FarUSL League One welcomed a record five expansion clubs in 2026. Now that we're halfway through the season, how are each of them doing? There's been a wide spread of results, attendance and engagement so far. We go over each club's roster build, performance at mid-season, 1109
Reposted by Aaron JayJohn Morrissey @usltactics.com · 23/06/2026USL League One recap, hot off the presses. 🦘 What we learned from the Brian Ownby debut in Richmond ❓ Questions for Spokane, Omaha ➕ Analysis of every other team that played in Week 16 www.backheeled.com/usl-league-o...backheeled.comUSL League One: Richmond Kickers' new era, Spokane Velocity's woes & everything elseHere's what stood out from League One's latest action. 194
Reposted by Aaron JayNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 11/06/2026On the bicycle kick from an angled chip into the penalty area from 35 yards out, get out of here with that. #USL-C 364
Reposted by Aaron JayOmaha Social Club @socialcluboma.bsky.social · 26/05/2026George Floyd was killed six years ago today. Never forget the police brutality that ended his life and the lies some people continue to spread to justify such an extreme action. 031
Reposted by Aaron JayTampa Bay Rowdies @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Huge congrats to former Rowdies player Santi Castañeda on being promoted to the Bundesliga with SC Paderborn! 👏 1123
Reposted by Aaron JayJoshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 24/05/2026🌹I’m at EastsideTimbersComplex with @smithvideopr.bsky.social to watch DeportivoRoseCity (1st) vs CascadiaUnited (2nd) in a top of the @upslsoccer.bsky.social NW battle. 🎥 We’re recording a segment for our Away Days PDX ep - come out to support local soccer for only $10 at the gate. Kits only $45. 141
Reposted by Aaron JayProtagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🗓️ Mark your calendars, Deportivo Rose City are hosting Cascadia United on Sat 05/23 🎥 @smithvideopr.bsky.social & @joshuaduder.bsky.social will be filming a segment of Away Days PDX 🌮 Meet us at BirrieriaPDX at noon ahead of time to tell us why you support local business and local soccer 051
Reposted by Aaron JayKartik Krishnaiyer @kkfla737.bsky.social · 12/05/2026More thoughts on MLS’ Private Equity play open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...open.substack.comMore thoughts on MLS’ Private Equity playListen now | Breaking down the investment of KKR/Hometown Soccer Holdings. 022
Reposted by Aaron JayJohn Morrissey @usltactics.com · 12/05/2026Need to catch up on USL League One? I’m checking in on every team that featured in Week 10, including… 🐝 Fort Wayne’s statement week 🟢 Tribulations for the Triumph 😵💫 Naples’ shape change www.backheeled.com/usl-league-o...backheeled.comUSL League One: FC Naples flounder, early retirements & everything elseHere's what stood out from League One's latest action. 031
Reposted by Aaron JayJoshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 10/05/2026🏟️ @smithvideopr.bsky.social & I are out at Westside Christian HS in Tigard, OR to see Westside Timbers vs Cascadia United in @upslsoccer.bsky.social to film an ep of Away Days for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social 171
Reposted by Aaron JayBackheeled @backheeled.com · 07/05/2026MLS Next Pro is targeting major expansion. USL wants a host of new clubs. Now both leagues have private equity money 💰 So, what happens when they start chasing the same cities? @usltactics.com digs into lower-league soccer's new private equity era ⤵️backheeled.comNew private equity money signals expansion battles are on the way for USL, MLS Next ProPrivate equity has arrived in the lower divisions. Just what impact will it have? 1153
Reposted by Aaron JayCozca @cozca.bsky.social · 02/05/2026I put my daughter's flag up at PDX ICE because her Tejano Mexican American father was born a US citizen. ICE/Geo-Group locked him up in Tacoma ICE for months, waiting for his original birth certificate. He witnessed extreme medical neglect. Mexicans die in ICE the most! 1198
Reposted by Aaron JayJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/04/2026The second of this week's New York derbies is tonight. New York City yet to defeat the Red Bulls in the US Open Cup, and yet to score against them. NYCFC's win against Westchester SC was their first-ever victory in the Open Cup against a team from the NY metro area. For @nysoccertimes.com 🗽⚽nysoccertimes.comTwo New York Derbies In A Week Of Cup Football For NYC SoccerEach of the five men’s professional soccer teams in the New York Metropolitan area takes part in cup matches this coming week, as the regular season makes way for the must-win excitement of knockout f... 052
Reposted by Aaron JayNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Denis Krioutchenkov had been on the field for 83 seconds and immediately gave @oneknoxsc.bsky.social the lead at D.C. United. The man with the fastest trigger in #USL-1 does it again. #USOC2026 0103
Reposted by Aaron JayJohn Morrissey @usltactics.com · 13/04/2026USL Championship Power Rankings are ✨live!✨ If you need to catch up on the weekend and see where your team lands, I've got you covered. Check in on Backheeled. 🔗⬇️ www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...backheeled.comUSL Championship Power Rankings: Questions swirl around Charleston Battery, Lexington SCAfter six weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league. 061
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026I gotta say that I am really looking forward to the USL League One season. We will have a proper single table finally. The season will be exciting! So many good teams. 130
Reposted by Aaron JayPlumber for America @plumber4america.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Renton, WA: @Chrysler @Jeep @Dodge & Ram dealership, just sold 6 🚛 to 20 #ICE officers. Management agreed to let them keep the dealership plates. The ICE officers said they were using trucks to "go fuck up Portland". 👀 for anyone driving a truck with "Renton CDJR" on it. #pdx www.rentoncdjr.comrentoncdjr.com 023
Reposted by Aaron JayJohn Morrissey @usltactics.com · 05/01/2026NEWSLETTER: With the USL Championship’s last CBA now expired, I recap how we got here. That, plus: ⭐️ League One signing catch-up 🚂 El Paso’s coaching hire 🧡 Halfway all-Super League picks www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...usltactics.comThe Back Four: CBA, etc.CBA chatter, plus all-Super League picks, El Paso, and more 31910
Reposted by Aaron JayKartik Krishnaiyer @kkfla737.bsky.social · 02/01/2026What lower division Soccer was like in the US pre USL CBA open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...open.substack.comLower Division Players have suffered plenty of indignities through the yearsCalling a league "professional" and being truly professional are two different things; but the league is more professional now than in the past 032
Reposted by Aaron JayBackheeled @backheeled.com · 20/11/2025The USL’s season is ending, but its CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be. With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound. From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake. “Tell us what the plan is.”backheeled.comThe USL Championship season is ending – it’s CBA standoff doesn’t seem to beWith the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players. 03216
Reposted by Aaron JayKartik Krishnaiyer @kkfla737.bsky.social · 05/11/2025What the F*** is happening with North Carolina FC beyondthe90.substack.com/p/what-the-f...beyondthe90.substack.comWhat the F*** is happening with North Carolina FCListen now | A history lesson along with a cynical take on developments in the triangle 132
Reposted by Aaron JayProtagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025⁉️ Who Are Ya!: TLH ▪️Reckoning (USL W / WPSL) ▪️Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who... 051
Reposted by Aaron JayCozca @cozca.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Indigenous Land Defenders started a prayer 🔥 in January 2025 to pray for our Indigenous families at risk to ICE. Indigenous PDX activists have been erased from the narrative once again. ManRed is a member of the Navajo Nation. He filmed me surrounded by PPB for praying. youtu.be/-8Y8wSpJ6Vc?...youtu.beA VigilYouTube video by Man Red 02816
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025My life for the last month. That me hobbeling back after getting shot in the leg. 000
Reposted by Aaron JayChichiltic ICE PDX @kintpuashgirl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Decolonizing ICE Resistance once per month at Occupy ICE PDX. Portland Oregon. Colonizers are colonizers: Democrats and Republicans. Indigenous Resistance is 500 years old. Anarchists/blackbloc just got here. Sit down and be quiet or join us and support once a month for 12 hours.Shush!!! 167
Reposted by Aaron JayChichiltic ICE PDX @kintpuashgirl.bsky.social · 09/07/2025We need people to volunteer to help evacuate elders out of assisted living center and other vulnerable populations in South Portland. You can gather in the park.ot near ot for safety. If you have a has mask and protective othinh with no skin exposed. 153
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025New episode is out with @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social :) 000
Reposted by Aaron JayProtagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 06/06/2025🚙💨 @danvaughn.bsky.social didn’t have to drive far for episode 4 of #AwayDays 🏟️ He walks us through his hometown of El Paso and takes in a Locomotives match with @smithvideopr.bsky.social 🗓️ Check out the preview today, full episode releases next week youtu.be/H0Fw82O-XW8?...youtu.beProtagonist Soccer Away Days - Episode 5 Trailer - El Paso, TXYouTube video by Protagonist Soccer 1112
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Episode three is out now! @joshuaduder.bsky.social and I jump the I-5 up to Ballard to enjoy the @opencup.ussoccer.com between @goballardfc.bsky.social vs Spokane Velocity. Gotta meet up with the homie @benjiwade.bsky.social did an interview with @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com and others. Enjoy! 020
Reposted by Aaron JayDan Vaughn @danvaughn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Cannot wait for you to see another great episode of #AwayDays. @joshuaduder.bsky.social and @smithvideopr.bsky.social did such a great job on this one and you're going to love it! Subscribe to our channel so you get notified! www.youtube.com/@Protagonist...youtube.comProtagonist SoccerThis is the Protagonist Soccer YouTube channel. It's a baby. We're writers and podcasters, not actors or video editors. We'll do our best to make this interesting for you. This is a channel dedicated... 031
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 13/05/2025I had a great time planning this video, filming and putting it together. We cant wait for you guys to see it. Great times like always with @joshuaduder.bsky.social 020
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 09/05/2025With Mls next pro coming to Kezar Stadium, I hope El Farolito and @sfcityfc.com dont get kicked out of the stadium :( 000
Reposted by Aaron JayNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Atlético Dallas is coming to the #USLChampionship. youtu.be/mzAFrNTEGcMyoutu.beGlory From Dust - Atlético Dallas Official Brand RevealYouTube video by Atlético Dallas 093
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Great article @danvaughn.bsky.social like always. I am looking forward to Buffalo joining USLC! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/usl...protagonistsoccer.comWe are Buffalo — Protagonist SoccerLess than a year from launch in the USL Championship, the President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, Peter Marlette, sat down with Protagonist to discuss his roots in the city, the stadium project, and the impo... 020
Reposted by Aaron JayProtagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 24/04/2025🦌 Year two of the USL Cup is upon us! ▫️ USL Championship & League One teams start Group Play this weekend; our favorite writers and podcasters join us to tell you how it works and what games to definitely not miss! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/dat...protagonistsoccer.comCircle the Date: USL Jagermeister Cup, 2025 — Protagonist SoccerYear two of the USL / Jägermeister Cup is upon us and the only thing we know for sure is that we won’t see a back-to-back champion! USL Championship and USL League One teams have been put in the mixer... 1187
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 22/04/2025I sat down with Anna VonRosenstiel, founder of Carter + Rose, to talk about her journey from Seattle to Portland and how a love of clay turned into a thriving ceramics shop on Division St. 🍶✨ Watch the full story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZWb...youtube.comThe Handmade Journey of Carter + Rose | Portland Small Business StoryYouTube video by Smith Video Production 000
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 17/04/2025a fun listen with the homie @danvaughn.bsky.social and @scuffed.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Aaron JayNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Want to learn more about Buffalo Pro Soccer? Peter Marlette joined @davisjason.bsky.social and Rob Kerr on @mkickaround.bsky.social this morning after last week's announcement of the club's stadium plan. #USLChampionship www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHqf...youtube.comInterview with Peter Marlette: Buffalo Pro Soccer Ramps Up For LaunchYouTube video by Morning Kickaround 073
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025New episode is out from @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social 010
Aaron Jay @smithvideopr.bsky.social · 11/04/2025I am not really a person who follows "trends," I never have been, but this is one I like :) One with my bro @danvaughn.bsky.social when went to @newmexicoutd.bsky.social vs Miami FC game up in NM. 040
Reposted by Aaron JaySounder at Heart @sounderatheart.com · 10/04/2025Pro/rel has historically been one of the third-rail arguments in American soccer. But now that USL has grabbed hold of it, we explored how it could impact the PNW soccer scene. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/04/how-...sounderatheart.comHow pro/rel will change soccer in the Pacific NorthwestThe soccer landscape could look very different within a few years. 2226
Reposted by Aaron JayThe USL Show @theuslshow.bsky.social · 09/04/2025📺BREAKING: San Antonio FC and Phoenix Rising FC on CBS drew 444K viewers, with a peak of 760K—making it the most-watched match in league history on CBS. Huge moment for the league as the USL continues to grow their television and streaming foothold. 04816
Reposted by Aaron JayPablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 03/04/2025In 1989, long before USL announced its plans, US Soccer had its own visions of promotion & relegation. I got my hands on the long-lost “Fricker Plan” and dug into it. Three divisions. 175 teams. Pro/rel across the whole system. On @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...nytimes.comUncovering U.S. Soccer's initial plan for promotion and relegation 310823
Reposted by Aaron JayPaul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Long before USL’s vote, U.S. Soccer had visions of promotion and relegation. @mlsist.bsky.social found the plans in the archives of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, then got the full planning document. www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...nytimes.comLong before USL’s vote, U.S. Soccer had visions of promotion and relegationFour decades before USL voted to adopt pro-rel, U.S. Soccer contemplated relaunching the club game in the country with the system in place. 03810
Reposted by Aaron JayBen Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 03/04/2025lol they really planted the flag 😆 1348
Reposted by Aaron JayJoshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Please give this a read! 15 writers cover 16 #USOC25 games, including; @imrichbutimnot.bsky.social, @kylecarr.bsky.social, @rbpenguinmedia.bsky.social, @rblrsports.com, @battista.bsky.social, @leagueoneupdater.com, @dancreel.com, @cranekickslex.bsky.social, @theunionreport.bsky.social & more 0147
Reposted by Aaron JayJeremiah Oshan @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com · 31/03/2025Talked to Justin Papadakis, the USL’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Real Estate Officer, about move to p/r and expansion specifically in PNW. Confirmed there will be payments to help with teams who are promoted, as well as parachute payments for relegated teams. 46317
