Saturday, May 31, 2025

Tally: Saturday, May 31, 2025

 


On Location: First Tracks Cumberland

 


Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, May 31 (Day No. 16)

           

 








(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)

Isaac Salisbury

$362.00 (- 11.3%)

Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.

Race No. 3

#1: Koepka (9-2 ML) 

Driver Kevin Switzer, Jr. in the first post position is a good play.

Race No. 6

#3: We're Gonna Rock (9-2 ML)

Coming into form, could be good value.

Race No. 9

#3: American Fighter (7-2 ML)

Trainer play with Mark Harris.

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Steve Morgan

$397.20 (- 2.6%)

A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.

Race No. 3

#5: Word Out (3-1 ML)

Winner of four consecutive races, highest speed figure, and fastest recent time.

Race No. 7

#5: Crimson Pine (5-1 ML)

Our partnership's pacer is used to racing on an off track, he won last time out, and he should be a good price.

Race No. 8

#4: Dinner Party (2-1 ML)

Consistent speed figures, and driver Drew Campbell should be able to get the pacer out on the lead.

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John Morgan

$376.40 (- 7.7%)

John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.

Race No. 1

#2: Azariya (5-2 ML)

Good post, small drop in class, and good off-track form.

Race No. 2

#2: Maching Time (10-1 ML)

Good post, good price, and good off-track form.

Race No. 7

#3: Crimson Pine (5-1 ML)

Our partnership's pacer has a decent post, pretty good off-track form, and should be a decent price despite coming off a win in a slightly higher class last week.

RSC 365: Friday, May 30 (Day No. 4)













(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
  • Texted with a couple of our coaches and talked with a club director about an upcoming Presidents Cup deadline
  • Sent an e-mail to our club directors about a special meeting for voting on 2025-2026 coaches at a meeting scheduled for Sunday (6/1), only a couple hours after our last 12U-19U teams will play its final Maine State Premier League game of the 2024-2025 season
  • Sent e-mails to coaches and directors about an upcoming deadlines for coaching applications
  • Talked with our 10U Boys coach about an upcoming 10U Boys round-robin
  • Talked with one of our coaches about an upcoming MSPL game and plans for next season
  • Texted with one of our directors about an upcoming board meeting
  • Texted with our indoor facilities partner about field availability this summer for our 23U teams
  • Texted with one of our directors and one of our coaches about an upcoming Presidents Cup roster deadline
  • Texted with another one of our directors about an upcoming Presidents Cup roster deadline
  • Texted with one of our coaches about a recent MSPL game
  • Texted with one of our coaches about training sessions for next week
  • Texted with a parent about a 23U roster offer
  • Talked with one of our coaches about next season
  • Talked with another one of our coaches about next season
  • Talked with one of our directors about next season
  • Texted with a director from another club about an upcoming round-robin
  • Texted with one of our coaches about a few questions they had

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, May 30 (Day No. 132)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer today.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 170.5 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Saturday, May 31, 2025

 


Friday, May 30, 2025

Tally: Friday, May 30, 2025

 


Cumberland Pick 3: Friday, May 30 (Meet Day No. 15)

          

 








(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)

Isaac Salisbury

$369.80 (- 9.4%)

Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.

Race No. 4

#2: Rambling Ruby (4-1 ML)

Going with a driver play, McGwire Sowers is a good fit for this pacer.

Race No. 8

#4: Forrest Blu (9-2 ML)

The pacer may not have the preferred value in this race, but that's a good tradeoff for a good ride by Aaron Hall on an Andrew Harrington trainee.

Race No. 11

#1: Southwind Legend (2-1 ML)

This pacer is due with Drew Campbell in the bike.

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Steve Morgan

$396.80 (- 2.7%)

A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.

Race No. 1

#1: Deedeedit (3-1 ML)

In the money for all six races this season, solid speed figures for this group, and the capable Aaron Hall in the sulky.

Race No. 3

#4: Odds On Brexit (8-5 ML)

The pacer has won 3 of his last four races, and speed figures and times are the best in this group.

Race No. 6

#5: Maggie At Bat (3-1 ML)

This mare has the highest speed figures and fastest time in the group, and Aaron Hall is in the sulky.

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John Morgan

$382.00 (- 6.4%)

John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.

Race No. 4

#2: Rambling Ruby (4-1 ML)

Good post, small drop in class, and decent price.

Race No. 7

#1: Happy Man (5-2 ML)

Good post and decent speed figures in an uneven field.

Race No. 8

#3: Time For George (4-1 ML)

Good post, good speed figures, and a good driver.

RSC 365: Thursday, May 29 (Day No. 3)

   












(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
  • Talked with a state association director about logistical challenges associated with make-up 10U round-robins our club is responsible for hosting
  • Coordinated make-up 10U round-robins with one of our opponents
  • Worked with our indoor field partner to coordinate new dates and times for indoor fields related to make-up round-robins and 23U training sessions
  • Coordinated ref assignments for make-up 10U round-robins with our club's referee assignor
  • Exchanged e-mails with state association directors about issues with Maine State Premier League playoff and Presidents Cup rosters
  • Sent an e-mail to coaches of all participating teams in the make-up 10U Boys round-robins, and updated official schedule spreadsheet
  • Talked with one of our club's directors about MSPL and Presidents Cup rosters
  • Talked with one of our coaches about upcoming 10U Boys round-robins, including a scheduling snafu outside of our control
  • Talked with an opposing coach involved in our rescheduled 10U Girls round-robin
  • Talked with one of our club's directors about MSPL and Presidents Cup rosters
  • Talked with another opposing coach involved in our rescheduled 10U Girls round-robin
  • Talked with our coach again about 10U Boys round-robins
  • Talked with a club director from another club about logistical issues associated with a 10U Boys round-robin his team is also involved in
  • Talked with yet another opposing coach involved in our rescheduled 10U Girls round-robin
  • Talked with our 10U Girls coach about our rescheduled 10U Girls round-robin
  • Talked again with the club director about a 10U Boys round-robin
  • Talked with our 10U Boys coach yet again about a 10U Boys round-robin
  • Talked with a 23U Women's coach from another club about this summer's 23U Women programming
  • Talked with yet another opposing coach involved in our rescheduled 10U Girls round-robin
  • Finalized our 10U Boys and 10U Girls round-robins and updated the official schedule spreadsheet
  • Talked with another club director about a roster-related situation in an 11U Boys MSPL game we're hosting in Windham tonight
  • Talked with another club director about end-of-season logistics
  • Talked with yet another club director about issues associated with an upcoming 10U Boys round-robin

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Thursday, May 29 (Day No. 131)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Talked with a 23U Women's coach from another club about this summer's programming, and hosted a virtual Maine Soccer Hall of Fame meeting.

Daily Time: 1.75 hours

Total Time: 170.5 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Friday, May 30, 2025

 


Thursday, May 29, 2025

Tally: Thursday, May 29, 2025

 


RSC 365: Thursday, May 28 (Day No. 2)

  












(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)

  • Texted with another club owner about Maine legislation that could impact our clubs
  • Followed up on 23U Men's roster offers sent out last week
  • Worked on finalizing Maine State Premier League and Presidents Cup rosters
  • Prepared and e-mailed our club's seventeenth member update for the 2024-2025 season
  • Prepared and posted social media graphic for MSPL game post
  • Prepared and e-mailed coaches' update for 2025-2026 coaching applications
  • Prepared social media graphics for 2025-2026 season preparations
  • Followed up on 23U Women's roster offers sent out last week
  • Worked on finalizing logistics for make-up 10U Boys and 10U Girls round-robins our club is hosting
  • Called a 10U Boys coach from another club to coordinate a logistical wrinkle associated with the 10U Boys make-up round-robin
  • Checked in with our 10U Girls and 11U Girls coaches about an upcoming training sessions and session plans
  • Talked with a couple of our club's directors about logistical and personnel topics for 23U programming and our club's 2025-2026 youth programming
  • Checked in with our 13U Girls, 14U Boys, and 14U Girls coaches about upcoming games and planning for the 2025-2026 season
  • Worked with one of our club's directors to (finally) finalize MSPL tournament rosters, Presidents Cup rosters, and logistics associated with upcoming coaching appointments and player evaluations for the 2025-2026 season
  • Sent an e-mail to our state association to (hopefully) put a lid on MSPL tournament and Presidents Cup rosters
  • Checked our members' responses in a feedback survey about our 22-page RSC 2030 Committee document

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Wednesday, May 28 (Day No. 130)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 168.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Thursday, May 29, 2025

 


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tally: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

 


36/36 Bankroll: Wednesday, May 28 (Wager No. 43)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)

*Horse Racing*

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, Maine)

Race No. 1 (3p)

#2: Finevineofsunshine (3-1 ML)

Race No. 2 (3:20p)

#2: Dreamfair Fantasy (3-1 ML)

Horse Racing Hit Rate: 31% (26/84)

Horse Racing Bankroll: $152.40 (+323.3%)

*Soccer*

Men's Eliteserien (Norway)

Game No. 1 (3p)

Bodø/Glimt (-210)

Men's Conference League (UEFA)

Game No. 2 (3p)

Real Betis (+320)

Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (42/84)

Soccer Bankroll: $6.73 (-81.3%)

*Total*

Total Hit Rate: 40% (68/168)

Total Bankroll: $159.13 (+121.0%)

RSC 365: Tuesday, May 27 (Day No. 1)

 












(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)

  • Uploaded Veo footage from recent 11U Boys and 11U Girls tournament games
  • Compiled team photos from recent tournament finalists and champions
  • Scheduled chat with three fellow club directors
  • Worked on finalizing Presidents Cup rosters
  • Worked on finalizing Maine State Premier League rosters
  • Prepared graphic for social media post
  • Posted social media graphic
  • Coordinated pick-up and drop-off of club Veo by coach recording a training session for a coaching course
  • Hosted phone calls with club directors from three other clubs
  • Worked on finalizing Maine State Premier League rosters
  • Worked on finalizing Presidents Cup rosters

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Tuesday, May 27 (Day No. 129)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Hosted phone calls with three club directors to explore the possibility of developing a reimagined Maine State Premier League that provides more consistent and predictable schedules and more opportunities for competitive games on a week-to-week basis.

Daily Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 168.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

 


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Tally: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

 


Maine Soccer Roadmap: Monday, May 26 (Day No. 128)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to soccer in Maine.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 167.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

 


Monday, May 26, 2025

Tally: Monday, May 26, 2025

 


Maine Soccer Roadmap: Sunday, May 25 (Day No. 127)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to soccer in Maine.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 167.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Monday, May 26, 2025

 


Sunday, May 25, 2025

Tally: Sunday, May 25, 2025



On Location: Epping, NH

 


Maine Soccer Roadmap: Saturday, May 24 (Day No. 126)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to soccer in Maine.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 167.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Sunday, May 25, 2025

 


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Tally: Saturday, May 24, 2025

 


Crimson Pine Wins!

 


Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, May 24 (Meet Day No. 14)

         

 








(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)

Isaac Salisbury

$361.00 (- 11.5%)

Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.

Race No. 2

#6: Arts Flight (7-2 ML)

Driver Aaron Hall will send this pacer to the front and not look back.

Race No. 3

#6: Crimson Pine (5-2 ML)

Coming off a good time last time out, just got caught up in some really strong pacers.

Race No. 7

#2: Big Plan Stan (7-2 ML)

Paced 159.1 last time out, and has a better post draw this week.

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Steve Morgan

$408.80 (+ 0.2%)

A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.

Race No. 5

#6: Sherriff N (9-5 ML)

Solid times and speed figures, but his post on a sloppy track could hurt his chances.

Race No. 6

#4: Dinner Party (3-1 ML)

Solid times and speed figures.

Race No. 7

#2: Big Plan Stan (7-2 ML)

Class drop, positive post switch, and good speed figure last race.

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John Morgan

$362.20 (- 11.2%)

John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.

Race No. 3

#6: Crimson Pine (5-2 ML)

Our partnership's pacer is getting meaningful class relief against a relatively inexperienced field.

Race No. 6

#5: Vel Letsroll South (7-2 ML)

Plainridge invader has consistent back form and meaningful class relief.

Race No. 7

#2: Big Plan Stan (7-2 ML)

Our pacer's former stablemate is getting some class relief, and he's recorded good speed figures in his two most recent races at Cumberland.

36/36 Bankroll: Saturday, May 24 (Wager No. 42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)

*Horse Racing*

Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, California)

Race No. 6 (6:38p)

#6: Shocking Grey (9-2 ML)

Race No. 7 (7:08p)

#7: Miso Phancy (3- ML)

Horse Racing Hit Rate: 32% (26/82)

Horse Racing Bankroll: $154.40 (+328.9%)

*Soccer*

Men's Besta Deilden (Iceland)

Game No. 1 (3:15p)

Vikingur Reykjavik (-360)

USL League One (United States)

Game No. 2 (7p)

Portland Hearts of Pine (+260)

Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (41/82)

Soccer Bankroll: $8.73 (-75.6%)

*Total*

Total Hit Rate: 41% (67/164)

Total Bankroll: $163.13 (+126.6%)

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, May 23 (Day No. 125)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Worked on admin for the Maine Soccer Hall of Fame and 23U programming.

Daily Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 167.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Saturday, May 24, 2025

 


Friday, May 23, 2025

Tally: Friday, May 23, 2025

 


Cumberland Pick 3: Friday, May 23 (Meet Day No. 13)

        

 








(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)

Isaac Salisbury

$373.00 (- 8.6%)

Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.

Race No. 4

#4: Matt So Sure (5-2 ML)

This is a form play. Andrew Harrington is on the sulky with a gelding with good recent starts. 

Race No. 7

#3: Mulligan Philly (4-1 ML)

A value play. Good driver in Heath Campbell, and he paced decently at Cumberland last time at the track.

Race No. 9

#2: Mister Muscle (5-1 ML)

Personal favorite. Watched the trotter live, and liked his tempo. Let's get a winner here.

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Steve Morgan

$416.00 (+ 2.0%)

A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.

Race No. 6

#2: Sixftfornfulofmuscl (5-2 ML)

New to Cumberland, this gelding has the fastest recent times in the group and a solid driver in Aaron Hall.

Race No. 7

#1: Twin B High Tech (6-5 ML)

On a 3-race winning streak, so looking to continue that streak even though four consecutive wins is rare in these parts.

Race No. 8

#3: Moonlightandroses (2-1 ML)

Winner last time out, this pacer owns the fastest speed figure and time last race.

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John Morgan

$371.80 (- 8.9%)

John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.

Race No. 1

#2: Rambling Ruby (9-2 ML)

Good post, slight class drop, and a tough post for race favorite.

Race No. 6

#6: Skyway Ballet (9-1 ML)

Tough post, but a meaningful class drop and a good price.

Race No. 9

#3: Northern Skyway (5-2 ML)

Good post and a helpful class drop.

Special Maidens: Friday, February 23 (Wager No. 14)

              










(This feature will consist of a $2 wager on a first-time starter in a maiden special weight race.)

Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky) 

Race No. 2 (1:14p)

#2: Compressed (10-1 ML)

Race No. 4 (2:13p)

#6: Strong (12-1 ML)

Pick Success Rate: 15% (2/13)

Total Bankroll: $93.40 (-6.4%)

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (Day No. 125)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 166.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Friday, May 23, 2025

 


Thursday, May 22, 2025

Tally: Thursday, May 22, 2025

 


36/36 Bankroll: Thursday, May 22 (Wager No. 41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)

*Horse Racing*

Belterra Park (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Race No. 1 (12:35p)

#2: Gapper (5-1 ML) 

Race No. 2 (1:05p)

#1: Mazoku (9-5 ML)

Horse Racing Hit Rate: 33% (26/80)

Horse Racing Bankroll: $156.40 (+334.4%)

*Soccer*

Men's Bundesliga (Germany)

Game No. 1 (2:30p)

Elversberg (+205)

Men's Eredivisie (Netherlands)

Game No. 2 (3p)

Twente (-145)

Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (40/80)

Soccer Bankroll: $10.73 (-70.2%)

*Total*

Total Hit Rate: 41% (66/160)

Total Bankroll: $167.13 (+132.1%)

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Wednesday, May 21 (Day No. 124)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 166.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Thursday, May 22, 2025

 


Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tally: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

 


Headlines: Mexican Clubs File Claim for Pro/Rel

The Athletic

Lawyers representing 10 second-division clubs in Mexico filed a claim on Monday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF). According to a court document that was reviewed by The Athletic, the 10 clubs from Mexico’s Liga Expansión have demanded the return of promotion and relegation for the 2025-2026 season.

Maine Soccer Roadmap: Tuesday, May 20 (Day No. 123)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)

Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.

Daily Time: 0 hours

Total Time: 166.75 hours

Daily Miles: 0 miles

Total Miles: 3,277 miles

Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024) 

Countdown: Wednesday, May 21, 2025