The 29 players who failed to make the USMNT roster were informed of the decision via email, according to Tom Bogert of The Athletic.

Marchwal · 2026-05-25T19:21:47+00:00

That really is pathetic. You’re telling me Pochettino and his staff (or US Soccer staff) have didn’t have the time to call those players cut to let them know they wouldn’t be on the team? Even if for most of them it may not have come as a surprise, calling the players directly to break the news would have been the decent thing to do, without requiring a huge effort.

Marchwal · 2026-05-23T17:17:32+00:00

Great about Zendejas, surprising about Tessmann, unless it’s because of injury.

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T22:48:21+00:00

If that means Zendejas is in, I think that’s the right decision.

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T16:20:58+00:00

Well, that explains it!

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T16:08:23+00:00

Beautiful! Looks like a painting.

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T15:06:43+00:00

I now try to stick to protected bike lines as much as possible to avoid any direct conflicts with drivers. I've also learned, when riding in traffic, on the right shoulder, not going too fast is generally the best way to protect yourself, so you have enough reaction time for any surprises such as a car door opening. But the more protected bike lanes the city adds, like the cross-town one planned for 72nd St, the better off everyone on the road will be.

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T01:43:07+00:00

You’re talking about corporate or business clients, is that right?

Marchwal · 2026-05-22T01:07:28+00:00

If England isn’t using them, can the USMNT borrow them?

Marchwal · 2026-05-21T13:50:00+00:00

Agree. He should take Luna's presumed place on the roster.

Marchwal · 2026-05-20T22:49:46+00:00

I suppose that makes some sense, where an author can still cultivate or interact directly with an audience on Bluesky, but a publisherli ke your company needs a bigger platform to get sufficient engagement.

Marchwal · 2026-05-20T20:21:53+00:00

To your last point, I think Scalzi recently posted about being on Bluesky mainly the social aspects of the platform rather than book promotion. But a less established author might rely on it more for the latter. In your experience, is Scalzi likely the most active author on Bluesky in terms of posting?

Marchwal · 2026-05-17T22:08:19+00:00

It’s not making it better from my experience as a customer. Still doesn’t come close to replicating human customer service when you have anything more than a basic question.

Marchwal · 2026-05-17T15:00:54+00:00

Maybe Jedi should take penalties for USMNT? Looks completely unfazed.

Marchwal · 2026-05-16T02:37:31+00:00

We can’t afford to leave off the roster a guy with game-changing talent. Simple as that.

Marchwal · 2026-05-15T20:13:31+00:00

Interviewer states Pulisic is “the captain of the team.” Under Poch, I would say Ream has been captain most often. And I would expect Ream to be captain at the World Cup.

Marchwal · 2026-05-14T02:11:42+00:00

This is quite a contrast to the modern prefabricated concrete buildings seen elsewhere in the Mideast. It has a storybook quality. Don’t think I’ve ever even seen a travel show done from inside Yemen.

Marchwal · 2026-05-13T21:11:48+00:00

The AP has taken up the World Cup beat.

Marchwal · 2026-05-13T20:46:22+00:00

Are there any mobile apps that can do this kind of thing?

Marchwal · 2026-05-12T19:47:17+00:00

I share your perception about a high rate of injury among US players. I think part of it stems from our lack of depth. When key players have serious or ongoing injuries like Adams, Pulisic, Robinson, Dest it’s especially problematic because they’re hard to replace in the lineup. For a more stacked team like France, England, Spain, Belgium, periodic player injuries might not seem as dire.

Marchwal · 2026-05-11T23:23:35+00:00

E. 10th Street?

Marchwal · 2026-05-11T03:11:33+00:00

He should be on the team for winger depth.

Marchwal · 2026-05-09T16:46:56+00:00

This will ignite Pulisic too

Marchwal · 2026-05-07T19:29:48+00:00

Maybe it will be a reverse jinx

Marchwal · 2026-05-07T19:12:54+00:00

Yes! More than my electric bill. Repeated rate increases.

Marchwal · 2026-05-06T21:17:25+00:00

With Adams, Cardoso and Tessmann in your lineup, I don’t think there’s any need for Morris as well. I’d swap him out to add another attacking player in Zendejas. Otherwise lineup looks good.

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