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Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast @redsmokerising.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A programming note for this week. No regular show. But keep an eye on our socials as we will still have our normal match day content on Wednesday as #AllForCITY faces RBNY.

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Forest Park Rangers FC @forestparkrangersfc.com · 24/09/2026

Board meeting = plotting our next big announcement. 👀 On Oct. 9, @soccerzombie.com will co-host @mkickaround.bsky.social and share the news live. Before then, join us Oct. 4 to support BOHFS STL in their @opencup.ussoccer.com qualifier! ⚽️ Onward. Forward. #UptheTrees #STL

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STL Soccer News @stlsoccernews.com · 15/09/2026

I'll be on with Jeremy tonight at 8 talking CITY, US Open Cup, and tiny midfielders making a huge impact.

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Midwest Premier League @midwestpl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🌳 Welcome to the MWPL 🌳 We’re excited to officially welcome Forest Park Rangers FC to the Midwest Premier League! Forest Park Rangers FC will compete in a loaded St. Louis region, as they’ve built a big following in preparation for their inaugural season. Read: www.midwestpl.com/2026/09/10/m...

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 08/09/2026

The best part of waking up is Matt Doyle showing copious amounts of love to #AllForCITY.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 31/08/2026

"We've had one striker signing yes, but what about second striker signing?" #AllForCITY

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Nexus Point News @nexuspointnews.com · 28/08/2026

Are you excited for #Silo Season 3 finale?

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 27/08/2026

It is actually SHOCKING how incompetent #AllForCITY's front office is at closing a deal for a 9. If you heard the things I've heard, you'd wonder if these idiots ever signed a player before. Someone get these guys a "Run A MLS Club For Dummies" book.

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Michael @chatcitytactics.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Please note: Corey Wray just went on the #AllForCITY record. We are moving on Löwen as his age does not align, twilight years, blah blah blah. Meanwhile, one month ago, he tried to sign Hugo Cuypers, who is NINE DAYS younger than Edu.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 26/08/2026

For the first time in months, I have uploaded a video to YouTube. And it's probably my last for awhile. A channel and quite frankly life update: youtu.be/5UrZWjF7ps0

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A Channel And Quite Frankly Life Update (And Where The Hell I've Been Lately)

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 24/08/2026

"I've been everywhere." -Johnny Cash

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Matt Baker @mattbakerstl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Pardon my french but WTF is this walking without being able to chew gum nonsense from the @stlcitysc.com front office to someone who not only means so much to STL fans but has contributed so much to the club too. #AllForCITY

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Matt Baker @mattbakerstl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It shouldn’t be going down like this. It’s extremely disheartening that the front office doesn’t realize this and doesn’t seem to care enough to handle it differently.

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Matt Baker @mattbakerstl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

STL fans deserved more than a Tom Bogert scoop to learn of Edu Löwen departing. Putting aside every other move made so far, putting aside the on field impact even… Löwen is different. His circumstances for a long time have been different. Fans’ care for him and his family is different. #AllForCITY

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 22/08/2026

All we needed was a striker. Just a striker. #diEGO #AllForCITY

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 21/08/2026

I should not want to have an overwhelming urge to shove my head between my couch cushions today while my MLS club is on an long unbeaten streak. And yet, here we are.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 18/08/2026

US non-league places I'd love to visit someday: Minneapolis City/Aurora (if I can do both in one trip...yay!) Ballard FC/Salmon Bay (see above) Little Rock Rangers (Open Cup?) Memphis FC (Whenever, curious how that project is doing) Vermont Green (duh) A Chicago MWPL/UPSL tour (lots of clubs!)

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 17/08/2026

10 games unbeaten and our biggest derby match of the season ahead of us. #AllForCITY should be buzzing. Instead, Diego Gigliani is doing everything in his power to throw yet another bucket of cold water on the fanbase with his bullshit.

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Fleur de Noise @fleurdenoise.com · 17/08/2026

@stlcitysc.com constantly trying to alienate its core audience in the middle of a 10 game winning streak with another incomprehensible player transfer rumor. For all the wins on the field, they are own goal-ing left and right on the PR front.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 13/08/2026

Nevermind they play in Paterson. Nevermind the Cosmos reflect absolutely nothing about the vibrant, multi-cultural community of Paterson. But no, let's double down on the tone deafness with AI video of a player who never suited up for this iteration of your club. The Cosmos brand is dead.

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St. Louis City Boys @stlouiscityboys.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Always exciting to join Red Smoke Rising! Perfect time to join, since there's nothing going on in the #AllForCityWorld.... lol. See y'all tonight! www.youtube.com/live/7mFkVQN...

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Hartel Seen in Hannover As St. Louis City SC Hits Halfway Point | Red Smoke Rising, August 11, 2026

YouTube video by STL Soccer News

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Katherine @krzonca.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Another great example of why you should support your local lower league soccer clubs!!

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Forest Park Rangers FC @forestparkrangersfc.com · 07/08/2026

Have you become a member of Forest Park Rangers FC yet? If you’ve been considering membership, August is the perfect month to join. For every membership purchased in August, the club is donating $5 to @KidSmartSTL Just $25. We’d love for you to join us! forestparkrangersfc.com/membership

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 30/07/2026

Question for my golfing friends: I was gifted a set of left-handed golf clubs from my dad, but I'm a righty. I want to trade these in for a right-handed set. What's the best place in the #STL area for them (or if anyone is a lefty and wants a set of golf clubs, let me know?)

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 30/07/2026

We need a TAM striker and we need him now! Call St. Louis CITY...877-TAM9-NOW! #AllForCITY #STLRising

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Tim Thomas @tthomaswrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Issue #3 of The Protagonist has been out for a while and I figured I’d remind everyone how great it is. The issue focuses on St. Louis and features writing by my good man @soccerzombie.com , soccer historian extraordinaire @dancreel.com and Dave Lange who literally wrote the book on STL soccer

Picture of Issue #3 of The Protagonist, a piece of original art from the zine, and two local soccer stickers (Forest Park Rangers and Midwest Premier League)

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Forest Park Rangers FC @forestparkrangersfc.com · 24/06/2026

Happy 150th, Forest Park! 🌲 When it came time to name our club, our members chose Forest Park Rangers FC. We think that says everything about what this park means to St. Louis. Happy Birthday to the heart of our city.

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Midwest Premier League @midwestpl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

GIANTS FALL. On Saturday, Ehtar Belleville FC became the first team to give St. Louis Scott Gallagher their first loss, with a commanding 3-0 win. This win gives serious momentum into Father's Day weekend, with a potential Select USA Power Rankings bid incoming. 📸 maxjohnson.arw/IG #MidwestGrown

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George Pearkes @peark.es · 15/06/2026

This was excellent.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 13/06/2026

An announcement. Thank you for being a part of the ride. My work continues with @forestparkrangersfc.com and @redsmokerising.bsky.social.

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Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Mexican fans spot a South Korean fan and immediately adopt him

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Jake Henry @stljakeh.com · 11/06/2026

(poorly) sliding into @soccerzombie.com’s birthday like

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 08/06/2026

One club is brand new with an ambitious pair of brothers who had a dream. The other is an established youth academy with ambitious hopes of a league title. This is Non-League Soccer in America. This is FC Kirkwood vs St. Louis Development Academy! @midwestpl.bsky.social #MWPL #NonLeague

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FC Kirkwood's Housewarming Party Spoiled By St. Louis Development Academy

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 02/06/2026

One club is having a charmed start to its MWPL life. The other is a sleeping giant under the direction of a coach with a loyal following. This is Non-League Soccer in America. This is United Capital City Athletic versus St. Louis Development Academy! @midwestpl.bsky.social #MWPL #SoccerZombie

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St. Louis Development Academy ROCKS United Capital City Athletic In MWPL Season Debut

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 02/06/2026

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St. Louis Development Academy ROCKS United Capital City Athletic In MWPL Season Debut

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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St Louis CITY SC @stlcitysc.com · 29/05/2026

𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬 🇺🇸 Mykhi Joyner has been called up to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team for their upcoming international training camp in Bansko, Bulgaria ⭐️ 🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...

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STL Soccer News @stlsoccernews.com · 26/05/2026

A new video "United Capital City Athletic STUNS MWPL Gateway South Champions Ehtar Belleville FC!" just dropped from @soccerzombie.com‬! Watch it at ift.tt/ObHr2mA or on YouTube. #STLSoccerPods

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 26/05/2026

One club is the reigning division champion playing their first match of the season. The other took a US Open Cup qualifier to the absolute death and are introducing themselves in a big way. This is Non-League Soccer in America. This is Ehtar Belleville FC vs United Capital City Athletic!

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United Capital City Athletic STUNS MWPL Gateway South Champions Ehtar Belleville FC!

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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Marissa @denehyme.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

@redsmokerising.bsky.social @soccerzombie.com loved meeting you at the match yesterday, Tom! Go CITY! My husband Sam says hi too! @flatbreadsammy.bsky.social

A personal photo of the original poster and the tagged personality at Energizer Park in St. Louis

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 18/05/2026

One club is the former UPSL division champion for this area. The other is one of America's best youth academies and comes with a big reputation. This is Non-League Soccer in America. This is 314 SC vs St. Louis Scott Gallagher. youtu.be/iT7Wm3Bhal0

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St. Louis Scott Gallagher Gives 314 A Rough MWPL Welcome

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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STL Soccer News @stlsoccernews.com · 18/05/2026

A new video "St. Louis Scott Gallagher Gives 314 A Rough MWPL Welcome" just dropped from @soccerzombie.com‬! Watch it at ift.tt/N61iORt or on YouTube. #STLSoccerPods

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St. Louis Scott Gallagher Gives 314 A Rough MWPL Welcome

YouTube video by Soccer Zombie

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 13/05/2026

Why is this #switchbacksfc vlog, of all my vlogs, doing so well? Was it a good and enjoyable game experience? Absolutely. Did I think the Switchbacks and Colorado had "dramatically outpace my other recent vlogs" quality? No. I mean, I'll take it. Just want to know WHY?

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