I’ve written books on the historical and cultural forces that will keep the U.S. men’s soccer team from winning the World Cup, histories of Major League Soccer and women’s soccer, tips for improving your soccer club’s website, and personal takes on MMA and youth soccer.

My latest writing

• UFC landed a $7.7bn deal with Paramount. But is Dana White’s Trump bond a liability?
  The Octagon is more international than ever – so why is Dana White still tied to an administration that seeks to isolate large parts of its audience?
• Fired up: Changing economics of the WNBA, good news for Portland Fire
  A conversation with Beau Dure of The Guardian about the changing landscape of the WNBA and the slow pace of increased salary for players in the league even though ratings […]
• Palmeiras v Chelsea: Club World Cup quarter-final – live updates
  Rolling report: Palmeiras and Chelsea meet at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for a place in the Club World Cup last four. Follow along with Beau Dure
• Warning shot for 2026: Club World Cup’s brutal heat exposes a World Cup risk
  That the US gets hot in the summer is hardly breaking news. Even if it may not give any one team an advantage, it puts players, fans and officials at […]
• Why Verstappen the Villain and Verstappen the Vulnerable are great for F1
  The Dutch four-time world champion rose to fame as something of a scoundrel and has showed signs of reverting to type
• F1: Piastri wins Miami GP in dominant McLaren one-two finish – as it happened
  Lap-by-lap report: The Australian extended his lead in the drivers’ standings as he beat teammate Lando Morris to the top of the podium in Florida

My posts

New posts are at Mostly Modern Media, now at Substack.

• Video: Democrats, please stop with the ****ing texts
  We're not kidding. Enough.
• Video: No More A-holes in Government
  Finally, a movement we can all get behind.
• Video: What happens if Expanded Executive Power is still in place for a Democratic president?
  Fun thought, isn't it?
• Cover Band Yay or Nay: Garbage, "When I Grow Up"
  Garbage has more recognizable songs, but would any of them be more of a banger in a live set?
• What's happening now is not "godly"
  Respectfully, please stop pretending you have a monopoly on morality. You too, progressives.
• Yes, it's possible to talk past our stereotypes of each other
  Giving up on dialogue is essentially giving up on life. Don't do it.
• Why would anyone think transgenderism is worse than corruption?
  Most of the Virginia GOP's campaign ads are focused on the phony fear of trans people terrorizing cis women in bathrooms

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My music

Who says music majors are useless? After reviving my musical life at School of Rock, I’m now a frequent participant at Flashband and a member of The Randos, an eclectic group playing eclectic music in the DMV. (That’s the DC metro area. We don’t randomly appear while you’re renewing your license.) Check out some highlights.