Lindsey Horan Hoping For A Reverse Kaepernick Sponsorship From Hobby Lobby

Portland, OR - Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan admitted that she was hoping for a reverse Colin Kaepernick sponsorship from Hobby Lobby as she defied the solidary shown by players, coaches and staff on both teams by standing during the anthem.

“I stand for the flag. I stand for the anthem. I stand because I don’t want to have an uncomfortable conversation with family members,” stated Horan. “I’ve discussed this with my teammates and they know that I respect their position. They know I’m not racist, but the police should probably be obeyed (just saying), the anthem and flag shouldn’t be disrespected and I am not going to Christmas having to explain to Uncle Jeff and Cousin Brayden why I’m kneeling. I’m really hoping that a reputable company will see this and understand that there are players out there that are reversing Colin Kaepernick’s kneel for racial justice. Some of us will take a principled stand for whatever is the opposite of kneeling for justice. I hope that Hobby Lobby would find it in their hearts to offer players who take this stand a small salary, a cut of sponsored shirt sales, a chance for 5% off model airplane glue and, most lucratively, imported artifacts from ancient Babylon.”

Sources within the Thorns locker room state that there isn’t a division with Horan’s stand as players stated, “Everyone else is on one side and she is on the opposite, so it’s not really a division as it is just that one person who doesn’t care how other people feel or act even 24 hours removed from the Derek Chauvin trial.”

For her part, Horan indicated that she was thinking bigger than just Hobby Lobby.

“Think about the mileage a company like Nike could get with this,” stated Horan. “We could do a commercial where I stand for the anthem and they could play patriotic music behind me with shots of women playing soccer and rubbing sweat out of their eyes as they try to achieve something by standing by themselves on a field, alone, but with eventually other teammates because it’s a team game.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as opinionated blowhards and dickheaded former players take to Twitter to defend her stand.

OUTRAGE MARKET REPORT: Analysts Are Predicting A Bull Run On Super League Shit Takes

Third party research and analysts with The Nutmeg News financial firm predict a BULL RUN on Super League shit takes as options on CONCACAF Referee’s expire in the Outrage Market.

We packed 32 analysts into a room with a bunch of high grade Adderall and asked them to give us their best opinions on the current market.

“BUY HIGH ON NISA SHIT TAKES, HOLD FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN ON ‘MLS IS THE SAME THING’ TAKES THOSE WILL JUMP SOON. BUY THE DIP IN ‘THIS IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS’ TAKES. SELL ‘FOREIGN FANS DID THIS,” was the message screamed out of the room.

Economists and outrage market professionals indicate that now is the best time to get involved in the Outrage Market as the number of trading options are at an all time high.

“I tell everyone I can to open an account with Twitter and really invest all their money into Super League shit takes. Diversify with promotion/relegation shit takes and make sure to backstop your investments with some short positions on the US Open Cup which is trading at an all time low. The markets never been hotter. You almost wonder if there’s a bubble that’ll pop and shit takes lose all their value but I think history has shown that’s never going to happen”’

The Nutmeg News will have more money on the price of “Shitting on everyone to make a point that does nothing but further entrench the opposition to you,” rises to an all time high.

MLS Creates Super League With Just Atlanta United, LAFC, And The Seattle Sounders

NEW YORK - Major League Soccer, today, announced the formation of a three team Super League that would contain Atlanta United, Los Angeles FC and the Seattle Sounders.

“We are a league of the future and we think that this is a great idea. It definitely helps us concentrate on the teams that actually give us money,” said Don Garber sending a 500 million dollar Venmo request to each team. “There should be more exclusivity in our leagues, not less.”

Sources indicate that the decision was made based upon the amount of money each team and fanbase could be squeezed for while the league tries to finalize their games with Liga MX.

“Let’s be honest, playing Colorado on Wednesday is a drag,” stated Garber to The Nutmeg News. “Why not just play the exciting teams in the exciting cities all the time and get paid more money to do so?”

The Nutmeg News will have more as the fans of all three teams have trouble deciding how to argue about attendance

$14 Beers Not Getting Man As Buzzed In Stadium As They Did Pre-Pandemic

LOS ANGELES - LAFC fan Edward Albertson stated that the $14 beers at the Banc were not getting him as buzzed in the stadium as they seemed to do pre-pandemic.

“I can’t think of why anything would’ve changed,” stated Albertson to The Nutmeg News. “Other than spending the last year stuck at home and coping with the state of the world by drinking more than usual, everything stayed the same.”

Albertson indicated that his tolerance has probably shifted up since he started working and living entirely from his 1 bedroom apartment, but that all he was doing was spending 4 hours a night drinking beer and playing FIFA, every night… for a year.

“I just didn’t think it would take me out of the game this much,” stated Albertson to The Nutmeg News. “It really costs $28 for two beers? This is highway robbery?! Have we always played this way? Who the hell is this team we are playing against? So THIS is sobriety.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Albertson vows to get sober in order to get drunk in the stadium again.

Bicycle Locked To FC Dallas Supporters Section Banned After Being Unable To Show Ticket

Frisco, TX - A bicycle locked to the FC Dallas supporters section was removed and banned after being unable to show a ticket for the event as the MLS season kicked off in full form.

Via @3rdDegreeNet

Stating, “HE HAD IT FUCKING COMING THE SCUMBAG,” stated Dallas security expert and former Police officer cadet in training Bryce Williams.

“HE JUST STOOD THERE AND LOOKED DANGEROUS,” stated Williams to The Nutmeg News. “I HIT HIM AS HARD AS I COULD AND THEN ASKED HIM TO SHOW A TICKET.”

According to sources, the bike was escorted from the match after being severely beaten and then questioned.

“I was just minding my business over at the line for Chipotle down the street,” stated the bike. “When suddenly they moved the fence I was attached to. I don’t honestly know what was going on.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the league accuses the bike of being overtly political.

NWSL Will Use Fines From First Week To Fund New Team In San Diego

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWLS) stated that they will be using the total fines they took in from the first week of play in order to fund a new team in San Diego.

“We remain bullish on starting new teams across the United States and possibly even Canada if people keep on getting these fines,” stated Heather Snyder of the NWSL.

Sources indicate that the fines from the Portland Thorns v FC Kansas City game alone will be enough to buy land and start construction on a new stadium in San Diego.

“We are hopeful that this level of acrimony continues on and on,” stated one insider. “If we keep on fining people at this rate we are going to have teams in San Diego, Tulsa, Edmonton and Dallas!”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the NWSL just offers a pre-fine contribution box for CERTAIN owners.

Second Pfizer Shot Gives Man Lightning Fast Access To Roja Directa Streams Without Popups

Billings, MT - After receiving his second Pfizer vaccine, soccer fan Alberto Hernandez noticed that he now has lightning fast access to Roja Directa which allows him to watch soccer streams without unending popups.

“It’s been amazing,” stated Hernandez to the Nutmeg News. “Since I got my shot I’ve been able to easily watch Champions League games, Bundesliga games, Premier League games without any issues. Whatever games I want will just play inside my head right behind my eyes.”

Hernandez stated that previously, when trying to watch a soccer game, he had to make certain that he was using a computer, not on wifi, on a VPN, using a pop up blocker and trying to control the endless metadata clickbait that would happen when he clicked on links. Since receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the soccer fan stated that he is able to watch any game in the world at any time.

“I was just about to tweet at Atlanta United for their preseason game against the Accounting Department not being available in Montana, but before I pressed send the game was happening inside of my eyes. It’s incredible. Every soccer fan needs this shot.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Hernandez tries to open up a stream of CONCACAF Champions League game only to find out that it’s been blocked in his head.

Racing Louisville FC Extends Offer To Armin van Buuren To DJ Next Goal Celebration

Louisville, KY - Sources indicate that Racing Louisville FC reached out to a number of different targets with the ultimate goal of having trance DJ Armin van Buuren play music during the next goal celebration.

Before the beat drops.

“We’ve got the stadium, the lights, the atmosphere, all we need is some thumping trance music and we can have a real party,” stated Paul Lui, Louisville director of Musicology and Dope Beats.

According to sources with the NWSL team, tickets for upcoming games will include provisions for strobing lights, loud music, foam parties, and $10 themed well drinks.

“This whole thing is going to be an event,” stated Lui. “We are going to just have some added time at the end of the game, like 15 or 20 minutes so we can get a real good groove going on Turn The World Into A Dancefloor before we start playing again. The ball can’t drop until the beat does.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the team debates a glow stick and flame cannon night.

So-Called Major League Soccer Won't Be A Top 10 League Until They Are Signing Players From The Boca SENIORS

EDITORIAL —

So called Major League Soccer seems to be on the same path towards mediocrity as usual as they announced another player acquisition from development side Boca Juniors, today.

Why does the league keep signing the kids from Boca? It’s one player after another from the Juniors team. They need people from their Senior team. Just another recruiting failure from the Major League Soccer.

With fans of all teams clamoring for a higher standard of play, the outright refusal of the Major League Soccer to even ATTEMPT to sign teams from the Boca Seniors team screams at their lack of ambition.

We surveyed 100 people from the San Dimas area and they all indicated that they would vastly prefer a player from the starting 11 of Boca Seniors over another player from the Juniors team.

“Why even try to have a league if all you are going to do is sign Juniors,” stated San Dimas native Bill Preston. “At this point, you can’t even call yourself a major league. This is some minor league stuff. There’s no star power, no names that’ll draw people to downtown stadiums, it’s just young kids that may not pan out. The premier league would never do this.”

The FINAL Word: The Major League Soccer will announce itself on the global stage when it takes the game seriously and signs more players from the senior team of major international sides.

The Nutmeg News will have more as MLS Fans start to force teams to sign from Old Boys in Switzerland instead of Young Boys

Scattershot Approach To Pre-Season Broadcasts Another Hurdle Placed In Front Of Fans Of MLS Teams

We couldn’t find any USMNT gifs from the last World Cup.

Youth League Report: Loudon United Defeats Loudon United FC As Loudon United SC Takes On Loudon United AC

Loudon County, TN - Reports from a recent scrimmage in the area indicate that Loudon United defeated Loudon United FC as Loudon United SC took on Loudon United AC.

“We have been excited about the growth of soccer in the area,” stated Philip Lovegood, director of Loudon United. “I just want families to understand that we were first, in the area.”

Sources indicate that rival methodologies took root in the area that lead to the creation of the unrelated Loudon United squads as youth directors, coaches and academies try to mine the depths of the area for the next Jonny Campbell.

“We must implement and understand the La Masia concept while integrating this into our local culture at $4,500 per child,” stated one Youth Soccer director. “Travel costs will likely be going up this year due to COVID but that’s the price to pay if you want your child to be noticed by Loudon Manchester United Senior Academy. You won’t get there by playing with Loudon United, they don’t even do Rondos.”

“It’s not just rec soccer and boys soccer,” stated one concerned parent. “My daughter players for Loudon Rush who played against Loudon United against Loudon Chelsea. It’s all very confusing.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the county celebrates the formation of a 6th local for-profit team called Loudon Unidos.

New Colorado Rapids Kit Detail Only Visible With Electron Microscope

Denver, CO - According to a new press release by the Colorado Rapids, the details on their new mint kit are so tiny that they are only visible with the assistance of an Electron microscope.

To the naked eye, the new kit appears to be a white shirt with some very small faded green details, and some lines that are stated as being topographical, however team sources indicate there is more than meets the eye.

“We encourage our fans interested in the kit to head down to a local research lab, have the scientists there use a Freeze-fracture replica immunogold labeling technique to help peel open membranes to allow visualization of what is inside and have them show you the sublimated details of our new kit,” stated the Adidas designer responsible for the kit. “All of that money I spent on my degree at Devry was completely worth it for this one.”

The Rapids press release stated, “We wanted to express our creativity and listen to the fans who are mad about cookie cutter kits. If you go down to the micron level, you can see the effort we put in. We think fans with high level science technology will love it.”

With the high level of detail came very specific wash and care instructions as the details on the kit state, “Please don’t wash the jersey more the 6 times or you’ll imbalance the protons in the kit detail and it’ll be gone forever.”

The Nutmeg News will have more as the team considers plans of putting a classic fan chant on the back of the wash tag on a future home kit again…. you know… for the fans.

Man Enters 6th Year Of Claiming Inconsistent Player Will Be Consistent This Season

Des Moines, IA - Inter Club De Foot Des Moines FC AC fan Brian Williams boldly claimed for the 6th year that THIS was the year that forward Darryl West will be consistent.

BEST player on the team this year! I guarantee it!

West reportedly scored a delightful goal during a recent pre-season scrimmage that sent Williams into a Facebook posting frenzy as he claimed, “I honestly believe he’s going to be a huge contributor this year.”

Friends state that Williams has always been bullish on the contributions of West despite the forward only scoring 6 goals over the last 6 seasons and playing less than 700 minutes last season.

“I don’t really know why, but he always thinks that he is going to come good. It’s like an addiction at this point. It’s kinda crazy, to be honest. I don’t really understand why he loves him so much,” stated fellow fan Kendra Sanders.

However, none of this stopped Williams as he analyzed the reports from camp that indicated the prowess of West as he played his fellow reserves.

“This guy is getting 15 goals this season! I can feel that it’s going to be happening this year. LOOK OUT, USL!”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as news breaks that West is being given playing time in order to sell him to a lower division team.

New England Revolution Excited For Possible Increase In Attendance With 12% Capacity Restriction

Foxborough, MA - Sources with the New England Revolution say they are excited for a possible increase in overall attendance with the 12% capacity restriction that will likely be in place for their home opener on April 24th.

“If we get all 12% to show up that will set us up for a great year with regards to our attendance,” stated one source with the team. “You know that 12% of 65,878 is 7,905. We would be thrilled to have 7,905 there cheering us on. It’ll be like a full house during a normal season!”

With COVID protocols in place for almost all teams during the 2021 season, many are preparing for severely reduced crowds. However, the Revolution were excited by the prospect of 7,900 fans.

“We haven’t had a sell out for a while but we feel excited to potentially hit this mark,” stated one Revolution insider. “We’ve put the mission out to our ticket sales staff. Project 12% is a GO! It’s an attainable goal for the 2021 season.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the Chicago Fire announce they will, also, be opening for usual Chicago Fire attendance

New Dead Sea Scrolls Detail Ancient Soccer Fan's Grievances

JERUSALEM - Israeli archeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a rant about Promotion/Relegation and the grievances of a specific writer against the soccer community during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.

The fragments of parchment bear lines of Greek text containing a multitude of platitudes about the game as well as specific targeted statements against enemies of the writer.

“And from Ninevah, the sons of Keturah thought that every goal was a golazo but tap in goals aren’t a golazo. Behold the secondary wife of Abraham who gave 110% to the game, on this night, the night which she engendered, or conceived, her sons which were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian (who once took a shit on the communal walk to the away game in Ninevah) , Ishbak (who never helped during gameday), and Shuah (who never contributed with painting T.I.F.O). And the sons of Jokshan begat a really terrible song to the tune of 1 nation army and verily he is a dick for begatting such an atrocity upon our ears,” read one of the translated texts. “And 1 Nation Army begat We Love Ya which begat I Believe which begat Babylon ain’t nothing to fuck with and so the Lord was tired and said … wow… all these songs are shit… have you ever tried Dale Cavese.”

Portions of the new Dead Sea Scroll fragments contain a rant about Promotion and Relegation that details the writers anger towards the Roman establishment for prohibiting the free movement of teams in the Galilee Premier League.

“The gift of Promotion/Relegation was poured out even on the Gentiles,” states one of the passages. “For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling Promotion and Relegation Then Peter declared, ‘Can anyone withhold Promotion for Club de Foot Lower Galilee, who have received the three point deduction just as we have?”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this ancient historians detail a very explicit rant about, “fucking Mark and all he does is preach in the desert but when I call him to help move the drums he’s busy.”

Effort To Appeal To Gen Z Members With New Songs Falls Apart As No One Involved With Capos Can Name A BTS Song

Des Moines, IA - Capos for Internazionale Club de Foot Des Moines announced that an effort to appeal to Gen Z members with new songs has fallen apart as no one involved with the capos can name a BTS song.

“How about a new song set to the Music Man. Everyone LOVES broadway!”

“What about that… um…that Instagram song that’s like no no no no no,” stated one befuddled 37 year old Capo sporting a modified Black Flag patch on his vest.

According to those involved in the meeting, a number of artists were brought up as being, “relevant,” to the youth of today only to be shot down after the Capos couldn’t name a single song.

“I’m not even gong to pretend,” stated Brad Stonehouse, Capo for 5 years. “I don’t have a fucking clue. I spent most of the weekend trying to brush up on The Weeknd, because I thought that was relevant. Now they want me to talk about… um… Doja Cat? I thought that was a meme.”

43 year old Capo Hank Pulaski stated that he spent the weekend watching the HBO documentary on the Bee Gees and that he found it delightful and maybe, “we should try to write something to.. you know… one of their songs. The music now is too confusing. How many bunnies are there… there’s like a Khaled and a DJ Khaled? How do you even keep that straight? I don’t even know.”

This flew in the face of 40 year old capo Andrew Rossiello who stated, “Guys, what about Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails. I’m telling you. Everyone knows Trent Reznor, now. They have a whole catalog. It’d be hard as fuck.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the capos start a Tik Tok account purely to get some relevant outsider suggestions.

Lower Back Of Rec League Midfielder Announces General Strike After First Scrimmage In Over A Year

Dallas, TX - The lower back of midfielder Michael Esposito sent out a press release announcing a general strike and total muscle stoppage after the first scrimmage in over a year for the now ancient 35 year old player.

“The lower back will not STAND for this,” stated the press release to all the rest of Esposito’s muscles. “And we demand that the brain come to the table and bargain for some kind of deal moving forward so that we can all play on the same terms.”

According to the leg muscles of Mr Esposito, most cardiovascular and musculator systems were wholly unaware that they were going to be tested in such a way, so soon.

“We had no IDEA this was coming,” stated the hamstrings of Mr. Esposito. “We were just relaxing on the couch for the last year or so and then suddenly… BAM …. we are trying to do windsprints up and down the field. WHAT THE HELL, BRAIN.”

The brain for Mr. Esposito issued a terse statement to the press indicating, “We are extremely happy with the first game back and look forward to working out these issues with all the muscles, lungs and different systems of the body, but we will not be held hostage by the lower back. We will not negotiate with terrorists and we are sending an ice pack down there to sort things out.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the hamstrings of Mr. Esposito rebel during the second game he plays as he wonders if perhaps he should’ve done some cross training prior to playing.

KC Cauldron "Shots" Song To Include CDC Guidelines On Post Vaccine Behavior

Kansas City, KS - Sources indicate that The Cauldron, a Sporting Kansas City supporters group, have changed their typical “Shots” song to include CDC Guidelines on Post Vaccine Behavior.

“They felt it would be appropriate to indicate exactly how to act after your get the vaccine,” stated one insider with the supporters group.

An internal memo forwarded to our staff indicates that a new stanza in the SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS - EVERYBODY verse will indicate that you should still wear a mask even after you receive the vaccine in order to protect the vulnerable communities that haven’t received a shot yet.

“It’s important for us to ensure that everyone knows how to assess how you will feel the day after your second vaccine shot if you don’t get the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine,” stated one KC Cauldron insider.

With heavy emphasis on the multiple different vaccines currently available, some fans insist that the song may be getting a bit word heavy. However, those in the stands indicated their commitment towards ensuring the safety of everyone at Children’s Mercy Park.

“It’s important that everyone know how to act and what to know after they receive the vaccine,” stated our source. “and if that means that during a particularly influential corner kick in an upcoming game they listen to 5 minutes of the supporters group singing about post vaccine behavior and transmission issues, then so be it.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as The Cauldron practice line #47 of “shots” which includes a disclaimer about the experience of trial participants and the placebo effect.

Interested Sacramento Republic Investor Revealed to Be Four Broke Children Sitting On Each Others Shoulders In A Trench Coat

Sacramento, CA - Rumors of a newly interested Sacramento Republic investor fell apart, on Friday, as the new investor was revealed to be four broke children sitting on each others shoulders in a trench coat.

“I thought it was odd when all they wanted to talk about was Chicken Nuggets and watching Bluey,” stated Republic President Todd Dunivant. “But some people said that they had the capital to get the team to MLS and who was I to say no.”

According to sources with the team, the four children in a trench coat came with a sterling reputation from their company, “poop poop poop poopy incorporated,” as they were rumored to be heavily invested in the Television rights for a live action remake of CatDog.

“We thought that this was the final piece we needed,” stated one team insider. “When I asked them about whether their asset allocation was geared to securities with high expected returns they simply said, ‘poopy butt butt,’ and giggled. I figured that was a comment on the SEC, but now I think they were probably just messing with me.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Sacramento courts future investors.

USL Supporter Seeks Passionate Fans To Help Create Supporters Group Where They Can Argue About Everything And Eventually Crush His Love Of The Game Before He Bitterly Leaves

Ashtabula, OH - Soccer fan Mike Stevens recently advertised on Facebook that he was seeking like minded and passionate fans to help create a supporters group for the new USL side Ashtabula Tabula Rasa FC where the fans can argue about everything and eventually crush Stevens love of the game before he bitterly leaves.

Is facepaint cool or not cool these days?

“I want the excitement of creating something brand new that I will later resent,” stated Stevens to The Nutmeg News. “I know that my local soccer community will help me out and find a way to make my dream of a supporters group that will eventually disappoint me a reality.”

Local fans indicate that they are intrigued with the idea of a supporters group as many of them, “want to take inspiration from all those guys from England,” while others, “want to get all Belgrade with it.”

Stevens indicated that his idea was always about getting together to watch the game with friends, but that he would be open to any direction that was suggested because it will inevitably lead to his ouster many years later.

“In order for me to finally feel like I can resign in disgust, we will need to get this thing started,” stated Stevens. “I’m planning on parlaying my experience in this future supporters group into a completely different avenue when I reconfigure my Twitter account in 4 years to stop mentioning soccer at all and start talking about the mechanics of NFT and bitcoin.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Stevens begins to wonder what the motivations are of the theoretical people in his theoretical supporters group and whether they align with his vision.