🌍 Casey Johnson

Most of the time I rant about US soccer and politics. Now and then I get on with other things. Years ago, I used to keep a blog.

[🌍 Casey Johnson @CaseyonEarth]

Everyone thinks they know how to produce/develop a superstar except the people who actually produced/developed them, who are just like "yeah, preternatural prodigy just showed up one day and we just kinda encouraged him and off he went."

[Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell]

Why has the U.S., the richest and most successful sporting country in the world, never produced a men's soccer superstar?

In a word: culture.

(And a "broken" system.)

Full piece, free to read @TheAthleticFC: https://t.co/O9sHtJkrj2

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@joeclowery @Backheeled Kinda felt like we played well against Germany (after the first 10 minutes, during which we got SMOKED) similar to how we played well against the Netherlands 4 years ago. Played the whole match from behind. Created half chances. Conceded few chances, but excellent ones.

[🌍 Casey Johnson @CaseyonEarth]

Working theory: all US politicians are the same 4 people:
1. Ancient
2. Nazi tattoos, social media, and/or group chats
3. Operating on behalf of lobbyists and billionaires
4. Retiring because they can't get re-elected

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@SheaSerrano Stephen Miller et al have banned a ref from Somalia, the staff of some teams, and (effectively) fans from quite a few countries, some of which qualified for the first time.

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@RobUsry Doppler effect

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@DavidAFrench Account doesn't look genuine to me.

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That allegedly German account going viral... doesn't look German or "real" to me. Beware.

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Meaningful concern but concern is not alarm. Adams absolutely must start each and every match for the #USMNT. He played both warmup matches and missed at least one day of training between them. They're probably telling the truth: "load management".

[Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell]

USMNT opens training in front of around 5,500 fans in Irvine.

Tyler Adams is the only one not training. He’s watching from a treatment table up on the second level of the Great Park stadium

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If we're banning refs it's gotta be Coulibaly and Larrionda

[Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell]

Gianni Infantino, 2025: "It’s important to clarify this. There is a lot of misconception out there. Everyone will be welcome in Canada, Mexico and the United States for the FIFA World Cup next year."

FIFA today: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 👉 🇺🇸

https://t.co/ee9AL6ZANG

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@MLSist let's GO!

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Describe and scope: Flock, but for white collar crime

[Fisted Away @fistedaway]

Please: be respectful of the host nation’s culture and traditions

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@tombogert @HenryBushnell Watching how these guys talk about 94 in documentary interviews gave me some appreciation for their anxiety about the kids. They feel strongly that Bora was so manipulative to make them feel so strongly that they'd earned it in a special way that nobody else can ever...

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Denny Hamlin just feels so inevitable right now. Impressive stuff

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@_Zeets Peace Prize!

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If you were a Real Man you'd move to some place south of Merced and steal a Mexican's job.
Maybe even Juarez or Cancun.

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@LoschbourStev I guess the airplanes aren't gonna hit that light pole

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Second half was Not Interesting.
I wanted to see more energy and urgency but I guess there's a context.

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So is this Pochettino's Primary Lineup (except Robinson in for Richards)? #USMNT

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

STARTING IN CHICAGO...

#USMNT x The @HomeDepot

[🌍 Casey Johnson @CaseyonEarth]

First half was interesting.
Germany started fast in the rain and got a goal. Seemed to ease off after 10 minutes and now #USMNT looks ascendant.
Stupid goal to concede. Spectacular goal to score. Pulisic is the best player on the field? Ball progression, attacking box play...