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D.J. Switzer

@wrongsideofthepond.com.bsky.social

Kicking it since '82. Pulling the strings for wrongsideofthepond.com and @addedtime.com. Currently: player, coach, designer (hire me!), occasional podcaster, hot taker. Formerly: F.O. shill, journalist.

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Fantasy Premier League, Official Fantasy Football Game of the Premier League Official Fantasy Premier League 2025/26. Free to play fantasy football game, set up your fantasy football team at the Official Premier League site.

The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off today which means it's time for you to join the 16th annual WSOTP league in Fantasy Premier League.

Hit the link below to embarrass me in my own league: fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...

15.08.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten years of FC Cincinnati... man. It's difficult to find the right words to capture the complicated emotions intertwined with the club's impact on my life over the last decade. But what I value most about FCC is the platform it provided me to build relationships with so many amazing people.

10.08.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up early this morning on vacation to watch my former club, and friends on the coaching staff, challenge for a national championship on a national television broadcast. Give 'em hell, Ohio Galaxies!

27.07.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The new Cosmos' mascot should be a zombie.

10.07.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There's nothing quite like watching the national team in your town on your birthday. #uswnt

30.06.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIFA is so desperate to move tickets for the Club World Cup that they have Verizon sending push notifications out for "exclusive discounts". #fifacwc

26.06.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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700WLW - Cincinnati's News Radio Cincinnati's News Radio 700WLW! Home of the Bill Cunningham show, Thom Brennaman, Scott Sloan, Eddie & Rocky, Lance McAlister, and flagship station of the Cincinnati Reds!

Kick off your soccer Sunday with me as I join Ken Broo at 9:36 AM as we talk about:

🏟️ The FIFA Club World Cup
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The state of the USMNT
🦁 FC Cincinnati's dip in form
🌹The USWNT's impending visit to the Queen City

Listen in by tuning your dial to 700 WLW or you can stream it live at www.700wlw.com.

22.06.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hear there's also a European club superpower playing a match in the Club World Cup here, too. Doesn't seem quite as big of a deal, but I should probably at least mention it.

15.06.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's a seismic day for soccer in Cincinnati... I played in my first over-40 match.

15.06.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A nearly full-strenth Bayern Munich is playing in my city on Sunday and I'm not even feeling an urge to drive down to check out the atmosphere... nevermind pay the ransom FIFA is charging for tickets.

13.06.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Guys, I'm trying real, real, real hard to gather any sort of excitement for tomorrow's kickoff of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup... and I just can't. #FIFACWC

13.06.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been clear since February they weren't going down. Same as getting back into the top 7.

07.06.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not even a "thank you" for his services or accomplishments? With this piss-poor excuse of a Friday news dump announcement, you'd think Ange was at Spurs for a month and lost every match.

Nothing will ever change at Tottenham until Levy divorces himself from sporting decisions. #coys

06.06.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This extremely good girl has better control with her right foot than I do.

06.06.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To dare is to do.

Is that finishing an average of fourth over the next 17 years and going trophyless in the process?

Maybe Frank could prove me wrong, but I'd rather give Ange another shot at glory again first.

06.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As embarrassingly bad as the league campaign was, Ange still guided Spurs to two of what you'd expect were his primary pre-season objectives: qualify for the Champions League, and win a trophy.

There are plenty of Spurs managers who achieved far less with more and were given the longer leashes.

06.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I understand the stability UCL qualification provides. I also get that betting the house on winning a trophy each season is a foolish strategy.

But I want a manager that has the ability and fortitude to achieve sustainability targets AND recognize and seize an opportunity when it's there to take.

06.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Suppose Spurs sack Ange for Thomas Frank: fine manager, done well at Brentford, feels "safe". He'll reprioritize the EPL & UCL, maybe guide them back to Europe. But I could also see Spurs crashing out early as he rotates the squad to make those priorities happen, with nothing but 4th to show for it.

06.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As a Tottenham supporter of 30+ years, I love that Ange Postecoglou had the balls to say, "Our injury-ravaged squad can't compete on all fronts this season, we're safe from relegation and can't get into Europe through the table...let's go all in on the Europa League and finally win something!" #coys

06.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing says "Welcome to our country!" like Customs and Border Protection reminding you they'll be keeping an eye on you while you're here for the #FifaClubWorldCup.

06.06.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Delbo, what a legend.

28.05.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On one hand, I can appreciate that I haven't had to coach in mid-summer heat yet this spring.

On the other hand, it's super freaking annoying that I haven't gone a single week without having to contemplate cancelling a training session.

28.05.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to throw a little surprise into your midweek!

28.05.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Pondcast: Like we never went away What? It’s totally normal to only record a β€œweekly” soccer podcast twice during the whole season. And that’s why we’re following up our 12th annual Premier League seas…

Just ignore that our last episode was our Premier League preview show... and enjoy our Premier League REVIEW show! Listen in wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream it at the link below.

28.05.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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700WLW - Cincinnati's News Radio Cincinnati's News Radio 700WLW! Home of the Bill Cunningham show, Thom Brennaman, Scott Sloan, Eddie & Rocky, Lance McAlister, and flagship station of the Cincinnati Reds!

Spend some of your Sunday with me and Ken Broo as I join him on 700 WLW at 11:36 AM to look ahead at this evening's FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United match. Stream it live at www.700wlw.com.

25.05.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can't remember the exact location, I don't drive 35 very often.

But there's a decent commuter presence that takes it to get to the base from up north and from the southwest sides of the city.

24.05.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I forgot I saw one on 35 last week!

23.05.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Given FIFA apparently bought space on every digital billboard in Cincinnati for the last month to promote tickets, I'd guarantee Cincinnati has seen slow sales, too.

Charging insane amounts is one thing to see Bayern or Dortmund, but not when they're playing Auckland City or Mamelodi Sundowns.

23.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

We don't do sales that often, so you better get in there...

23.05.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're gonna have to make a third one now, aren't we? πŸ† #coys

21.05.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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