Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie.com
Footy YouTuber📺 | Copa90 Contributor | Red Smoke Rising host | Fan Built STL Director of Comms | Various PA | Part-owner Real Oviedo/Finn Harps | #YNWA / #LFC | #DRFC | Chubby but effective | Biz: [email protected]
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Tom Franklin
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· Oct 20
During the last #AllForCITY watchalong of 2024, I basically talked myself into basically emancipating from Twitter on Nov. 14.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.
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I'll be on with Jeremy tonight at 8 talking CITY, US Open Cup, and tiny midfielders making a huge impact.
Really excited to talk Open Cup with @stlsoccernews.com tonight on @redsmokerising.bsky.social! It's a packed agenda but we'll make plenty of time to discuss what may be the biggest game in #AllForCITY history!
We have a special show on tap for tonight as we take the lead of Yoann Damet and rotate the squad. Chris Gebhardt joins the show to discuss the win over Minnesota, the impact of Alex Mățan since his debut, CITY 2's draw and helps us preview tomorrow's Open Cup semifinal. The fun kicks off at 8p!
September 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I'll be on with Jeremy tonight at 8 talking CITY, US Open Cup, and tiny midfielders making a huge impact.
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🌳 Welcome to the MWPL 🌳
We’re excited to officially welcome Forest Park Rangers FC to the Midwest Premier League!
Forest Park Rangers FC will compete in a loaded St. Louis region, as they’ve built a big following in preparation for their inaugural season.
Read: www.midwestpl.com/2026/09/10/m...
We’re excited to officially welcome Forest Park Rangers FC to the Midwest Premier League!
Forest Park Rangers FC will compete in a loaded St. Louis region, as they’ve built a big following in preparation for their inaugural season.
Read: www.midwestpl.com/2026/09/10/m...
September 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
🌳 Welcome to the MWPL 🌳
We’re excited to officially welcome Forest Park Rangers FC to the Midwest Premier League!
Forest Park Rangers FC will compete in a loaded St. Louis region, as they’ve built a big following in preparation for their inaugural season.
Read: www.midwestpl.com/2026/09/10/m...
We’re excited to officially welcome Forest Park Rangers FC to the Midwest Premier League!
Forest Park Rangers FC will compete in a loaded St. Louis region, as they’ve built a big following in preparation for their inaugural season.
Read: www.midwestpl.com/2026/09/10/m...
The best part of waking up is Matt Doyle showing copious amounts of love to #AllForCITY.
September 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The best part of waking up is Matt Doyle showing copious amounts of love to #AllForCITY.
"We've had one striker signing yes, but what about second striker signing?" #AllForCITY
August 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"We've had one striker signing yes, but what about second striker signing?" #AllForCITY
It is actually SHOCKING how incompetent #AllForCITY's front office is at closing a deal for a 9.
If you heard the things I've heard, you'd wonder if these idiots ever signed a player before.
Someone get these guys a "Run A MLS Club For Dummies" book.
If you heard the things I've heard, you'd wonder if these idiots ever signed a player before.
Someone get these guys a "Run A MLS Club For Dummies" book.
August 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
It is actually SHOCKING how incompetent #AllForCITY's front office is at closing a deal for a 9.
If you heard the things I've heard, you'd wonder if these idiots ever signed a player before.
Someone get these guys a "Run A MLS Club For Dummies" book.
If you heard the things I've heard, you'd wonder if these idiots ever signed a player before.
Someone get these guys a "Run A MLS Club For Dummies" book.
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Please note:
Corey Wray just went on the #AllForCITY record.
We are moving on Löwen as his age does not align, twilight years, blah blah blah.
Meanwhile, one month ago, he tried to sign Hugo Cuypers, who is NINE DAYS younger than Edu.
Corey Wray just went on the #AllForCITY record.
We are moving on Löwen as his age does not align, twilight years, blah blah blah.
Meanwhile, one month ago, he tried to sign Hugo Cuypers, who is NINE DAYS younger than Edu.
August 27, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Please note:
Corey Wray just went on the #AllForCITY record.
We are moving on Löwen as his age does not align, twilight years, blah blah blah.
Meanwhile, one month ago, he tried to sign Hugo Cuypers, who is NINE DAYS younger than Edu.
Corey Wray just went on the #AllForCITY record.
We are moving on Löwen as his age does not align, twilight years, blah blah blah.
Meanwhile, one month ago, he tried to sign Hugo Cuypers, who is NINE DAYS younger than Edu.
For the first time in months, I have uploaded a video to YouTube.
And it's probably my last for awhile.
A channel and quite frankly life update: youtu.be/5UrZWjF7ps0
And it's probably my last for awhile.
A channel and quite frankly life update: youtu.be/5UrZWjF7ps0
A Channel And Quite Frankly Life Update (And Where The Hell I've Been Lately)
YouTube video by Soccer Zombie
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August 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
For the first time in months, I have uploaded a video to YouTube.
And it's probably my last for awhile.
A channel and quite frankly life update: youtu.be/5UrZWjF7ps0
And it's probably my last for awhile.
A channel and quite frankly life update: youtu.be/5UrZWjF7ps0
"I've been everywhere." -Johnny Cash
August 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM
"I've been everywhere." -Johnny Cash
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Pardon my french but WTF is this walking without being able to chew gum nonsense from the @stlcitysc.com front office to someone who not only means so much to STL fans but has contributed so much to the club too. #AllForCITY
Eduard Löwen approached St. Louis about his long-term future but the team said it wouldn’t look at options and extensions until after the summer
He later told club he wanted his team to look for potential long-term destinations, which STL granted, as he's well-respected and a fan favorite
He later told club he wanted his team to look for potential long-term destinations, which STL granted, as he's well-respected and a fan favorite
🇩🇪🔵 BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes agreed to a deal to acquire midfielder Eduard Löwen from St. Louis City, per sources
- STL to receive $425k GAM + $500k add-ons
- Löwen to be a DP for 2026 to save cap space. Can be bought down in future
www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
- STL to receive $425k GAM + $500k add-ons
- Löwen to be a DP for 2026 to save cap space. Can be bought down in future
www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
August 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Pardon my french but WTF is this walking without being able to chew gum nonsense from the @stlcitysc.com front office to someone who not only means so much to STL fans but has contributed so much to the club too. #AllForCITY
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It shouldn’t be going down like this. It’s extremely disheartening that the front office doesn’t realize this and doesn’t seem to care enough to handle it differently.
August 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
It shouldn’t be going down like this. It’s extremely disheartening that the front office doesn’t realize this and doesn’t seem to care enough to handle it differently.
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STL fans deserved more than a Tom Bogert scoop to learn of Edu Löwen departing.
Putting aside every other move made so far, putting aside the on field impact even… Löwen is different. His circumstances for a long time have been different. Fans’ care for him and his family is different. #AllForCITY
Putting aside every other move made so far, putting aside the on field impact even… Löwen is different. His circumstances for a long time have been different. Fans’ care for him and his family is different. #AllForCITY
August 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
STL fans deserved more than a Tom Bogert scoop to learn of Edu Löwen departing.
Putting aside every other move made so far, putting aside the on field impact even… Löwen is different. His circumstances for a long time have been different. Fans’ care for him and his family is different. #AllForCITY
Putting aside every other move made so far, putting aside the on field impact even… Löwen is different. His circumstances for a long time have been different. Fans’ care for him and his family is different. #AllForCITY
August 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I should not want to have an overwhelming urge to shove my head between my couch cushions today while my MLS club is on an long unbeaten streak.
And yet, here we are.
And yet, here we are.
So, transfer window closes here pretty soon. Still no 9. This is going to be a long few days, #AllForCITY fans. Set your expectations low.
August 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I should not want to have an overwhelming urge to shove my head between my couch cushions today while my MLS club is on an long unbeaten streak.
And yet, here we are.
And yet, here we are.
US non-league places I'd love to visit someday:
Minneapolis City/Aurora (if I can do both in one trip...yay!)
Ballard FC/Salmon Bay (see above)
Little Rock Rangers (Open Cup?)
Memphis FC (Whenever, curious how that project is doing)
Vermont Green (duh)
A Chicago MWPL/UPSL tour (lots of clubs!)
Minneapolis City/Aurora (if I can do both in one trip...yay!)
Ballard FC/Salmon Bay (see above)
Little Rock Rangers (Open Cup?)
Memphis FC (Whenever, curious how that project is doing)
Vermont Green (duh)
A Chicago MWPL/UPSL tour (lots of clubs!)
August 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
US non-league places I'd love to visit someday:
Minneapolis City/Aurora (if I can do both in one trip...yay!)
Ballard FC/Salmon Bay (see above)
Little Rock Rangers (Open Cup?)
Memphis FC (Whenever, curious how that project is doing)
Vermont Green (duh)
A Chicago MWPL/UPSL tour (lots of clubs!)
Minneapolis City/Aurora (if I can do both in one trip...yay!)
Ballard FC/Salmon Bay (see above)
Little Rock Rangers (Open Cup?)
Memphis FC (Whenever, curious how that project is doing)
Vermont Green (duh)
A Chicago MWPL/UPSL tour (lots of clubs!)
10 games unbeaten and our biggest derby match of the season ahead of us.
#AllForCITY should be buzzing.
Instead, Diego Gigliani is doing everything in his power to throw yet another bucket of cold water on the fanbase with his bullshit.
#AllForCITY should be buzzing.
Instead, Diego Gigliani is doing everything in his power to throw yet another bucket of cold water on the fanbase with his bullshit.
@stlcitysc.com constantly trying to alienate its core audience in the middle of a 10 game winning streak with another incomprehensible player transfer rumor. For all the wins on the field, they are own goal-ing left and right on the PR front.
August 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
10 games unbeaten and our biggest derby match of the season ahead of us.
#AllForCITY should be buzzing.
Instead, Diego Gigliani is doing everything in his power to throw yet another bucket of cold water on the fanbase with his bullshit.
#AllForCITY should be buzzing.
Instead, Diego Gigliani is doing everything in his power to throw yet another bucket of cold water on the fanbase with his bullshit.
Reposted by Tom Franklin
@stlcitysc.com constantly trying to alienate its core audience in the middle of a 10 game winning streak with another incomprehensible player transfer rumor. For all the wins on the field, they are own goal-ing left and right on the PR front.
August 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
@stlcitysc.com constantly trying to alienate its core audience in the middle of a 10 game winning streak with another incomprehensible player transfer rumor. For all the wins on the field, they are own goal-ing left and right on the PR front.
Nevermind they play in Paterson.
Nevermind the Cosmos reflect absolutely nothing about the vibrant, multi-cultural community of Paterson.
But no, let's double down on the tone deafness with AI video of a player who never suited up for this iteration of your club.
The Cosmos brand is dead.
Nevermind the Cosmos reflect absolutely nothing about the vibrant, multi-cultural community of Paterson.
But no, let's double down on the tone deafness with AI video of a player who never suited up for this iteration of your club.
The Cosmos brand is dead.
"We invented footage of a goal that wasn't recorded from scratch, none of it is real, isn't this amazing for Pele's legacy?!?"
The Cosmos should have just stayed dead at this point.
The Cosmos should have just stayed dead at this point.
August 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Nevermind they play in Paterson.
Nevermind the Cosmos reflect absolutely nothing about the vibrant, multi-cultural community of Paterson.
But no, let's double down on the tone deafness with AI video of a player who never suited up for this iteration of your club.
The Cosmos brand is dead.
Nevermind the Cosmos reflect absolutely nothing about the vibrant, multi-cultural community of Paterson.
But no, let's double down on the tone deafness with AI video of a player who never suited up for this iteration of your club.
The Cosmos brand is dead.
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Always exciting to join Red Smoke Rising! Perfect time to join, since there's nothing going on in the #AllForCityWorld.... lol.
See y'all tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/7mFkVQN...
See y'all tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/7mFkVQN...
August 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Always exciting to join Red Smoke Rising! Perfect time to join, since there's nothing going on in the #AllForCityWorld.... lol.
See y'all tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/7mFkVQN...
See y'all tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/7mFkVQN...
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Another great example of why you should support your local lower league soccer clubs!!
🤯 THREE YEARS AGO HE WAS PLAYING SEMI-PRO SOCCER…⚽️
Yan Diomande was named Player of the Tournament in 2023 after leading AS Frenzi to a UPSL Premier Division national championship🥇 His journey then took him across the Atlantic to La Liga with CD Leganés🇪🇸
Yan Diomande was named Player of the Tournament in 2023 after leading AS Frenzi to a UPSL Premier Division national championship🥇 His journey then took him across the Atlantic to La Liga with CD Leganés🇪🇸
August 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Another great example of why you should support your local lower league soccer clubs!!
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Have you become a member of Forest Park Rangers FC yet?
If you’ve been considering membership, August is the perfect month to join.
For every membership purchased in August, the club is donating $5 to @KidSmartSTL
Just $25. We’d love for you to join us!
forestparkrangersfc.com/membership
If you’ve been considering membership, August is the perfect month to join.
For every membership purchased in August, the club is donating $5 to @KidSmartSTL
Just $25. We’d love for you to join us!
forestparkrangersfc.com/membership
August 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Have you become a member of Forest Park Rangers FC yet?
If you’ve been considering membership, August is the perfect month to join.
For every membership purchased in August, the club is donating $5 to @KidSmartSTL
Just $25. We’d love for you to join us!
forestparkrangersfc.com/membership
If you’ve been considering membership, August is the perfect month to join.
For every membership purchased in August, the club is donating $5 to @KidSmartSTL
Just $25. We’d love for you to join us!
forestparkrangersfc.com/membership
August 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Red Smoke Rising is going to be a therapy session tonight after the Marcel Hartel news.
#AllForCITY
www.youtube.com/live/ZHjIl33...
#AllForCITY
www.youtube.com/live/ZHjIl33...
Marcel Hartel to Leave St. Louis CITY for Hannover 96? | Red Smoke Rising, August 4, 2026
YouTube video by STL Soccer News
www.youtube.com
August 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Red Smoke Rising is going to be a therapy session tonight after the Marcel Hartel news.
#AllForCITY
www.youtube.com/live/ZHjIl33...
#AllForCITY
www.youtube.com/live/ZHjIl33...
Question for my golfing friends:
I was gifted a set of left-handed golf clubs from my dad, but I'm a righty. I want to trade these in for a right-handed set. What's the best place in the #STL area for them (or if anyone is a lefty and wants a set of golf clubs, let me know?)
I was gifted a set of left-handed golf clubs from my dad, but I'm a righty. I want to trade these in for a right-handed set. What's the best place in the #STL area for them (or if anyone is a lefty and wants a set of golf clubs, let me know?)
July 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Question for my golfing friends:
I was gifted a set of left-handed golf clubs from my dad, but I'm a righty. I want to trade these in for a right-handed set. What's the best place in the #STL area for them (or if anyone is a lefty and wants a set of golf clubs, let me know?)
I was gifted a set of left-handed golf clubs from my dad, but I'm a righty. I want to trade these in for a right-handed set. What's the best place in the #STL area for them (or if anyone is a lefty and wants a set of golf clubs, let me know?)