# ![@byIanThomas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::17810539.png) @byIanThomas Ian Thomas

Ian Thomas posts on X about mls, nhl, fortnite, twitch the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours.

### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::17810539/interactions)
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- [--] Months [-------] +6,022%
- [--] Year [-------] -37%

### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::17810539/posts_active)
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- [--] Month [--] +200%
- [--] Months [---] +11,967%
- [--] Year [---] +9,000%

### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::17810539/followers)
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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  8.91% [mls](/list/mls)  5.94% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  4.95% [finance](/list/finance)  4.95% [gaming](/list/gaming)  3.96% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.98% [stocks](/list/stocks)  1.98% [nhl](/list/nhl)  1.98% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  1.98% [nfl](/list/nfl)  1.98%

**Social topic influence**
[mls](/topic/mls) 10.89%, [nhl](/topic/nhl) 8.91%, [fortnite](/topic/fortnite) 3.96%, [twitch](/topic/twitch) 3.96%, [concacaf](/topic/concacaf) 2.97%, [playing](/topic/playing) 2.97%, [gaming](/topic/gaming) 2.97%, [what a](/topic/what-a) 1.98%, [canada](/topic/canada) 1.98%, [ninja](/topic/ninja) 1.98%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@sbjsbd](/creator/undefined) [@goldenknights](/creator/undefined) [@mls](/creator/undefined) [@atlutd](/creator/undefined) [@ninja](/creator/undefined) [@twitch](/creator/undefined) [@hkane](/creator/undefined) [@trippier2](/creator/undefined) [@deleofficial](/creator/undefined) [@cboehm](/creator/undefined) [@thegoalkeeper](/creator/undefined) [@fccincinnati](/creator/undefined) [@alexmsilverman](/creator/undefined) [@rywatty88](/creator/undefined) [@jesseghiorzi](/creator/undefined) [@myfabolouslife](/creator/undefined) [@nhlflames](/creator/undefined) [@greatness16](/creator/undefined) [@lafc](/creator/undefined) [@mariedanielles](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Banc of California, Inc. (BANC)](/topic/$banc)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Crypto's 'age of speculation' is over says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz The decline in bitcoin other cryptocurrencies in [----] is not just another dip but may mark end of retail speculation trading says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz"  
[X Link](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/10/bitcoin-crypto-trading-speculation-galaxy-ceo-mike-novogratz.html)  2026-02-10T22:54Z 181.9K followers, 22K engagements


"@rywatty88 Yeah exactly in addition to a number of the CONCACAF teams and the subpar fields a lot of them play on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/989551264420843520)  2018-04-26T17:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@jesseghiorzi The difficulty/cost of train/air travel probably makes it impossible to have a true NT stadium in the US. I think in some of those big cities you'd get the opposite affect too (see WCQ v Costa Rica at RBA). Columbus or KC might have the best shouts location wise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/989551878781505536)  2018-04-26T17:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@myfabolouslife "Kill 'em while you got a chance in a Bronco Or it comes back in the end Benny Blanco yes" #LososWay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/98957891679170560)  2011-08-04T03:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Loving the snark from the Predators as they start what should be a great series with the Jets. https://twitter.com/HasBeenSports/status/989608925006843904 https://twitter.com/HasBeenSports/status/989608925006843904"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/989611131269509120)  2018-04-26T21:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Inbox: @NHLFlames Pres of Hockey Operations Brian Burke will be "stepping back" from the organization as of May 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/989860284981567489)  2018-04-27T13:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Big day for people named Ian Thomas; lets go @greatness_16 #NFLDraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/990225701780549632)  2018-04-28T13:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"News in @sbjsbd today - @LAFC set an MLS record for per-cap merch sales for a MLS regular-season match during its inaugural game at Banc of California Stadium https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/05/01/Franchises/LAFC.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/05/01/Franchises/LAFC.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/991369161896087552)  2018-05-01T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The NHL is returning to China in September [----] with the Bruins & Flames playing games in Shenzhen & Beijing on 9/15 & 9/19 respectively"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/991740380424081408)  2018-05-02T18:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"What a story https://x.com/macphersona/status/991720896594370560 This @mariedanielles story about a Canadian novelist-turned-senator getting mad at American hockey commentary is amazing https://t.co/F5WzNTmAv2 https://t.co/f558xrPGpH https://x.com/macphersona/status/991720896594370560 This @mariedanielles story about a Canadian novelist-turned-senator getting mad at American hockey commentary is amazing https://t.co/F5WzNTmAv2 https://t.co/f558xrPGpH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/991809236899418113)  2018-05-02T22:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"MLS news: @OrlandoCitySC has signed a partnership with @YouTubeTV - it will exclusively stream all locally televised matches live including the pre halftime and post-game shows for the remainder of the season. This is on top of their local television deal with Cox Media Group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992059784730947584)  2018-05-03T15:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI: ESPN+ is the new home for the NHL's behind the scenes playoff docuseries that previously aired on Showtime. The series will air on YouTube in Canada. https://x.com/ESPNPR/status/992119618809532417 ESPN+ debuts critically-acclaimed docuseries Quest for the Stanley Cup On May [--]. The seven-episode behind-the-scenes series will give viewers an all-access pass during the high-stakes #StanleyCup Playoffs. https://t.co/5SC3ANFAWI https://t.co/160Ni494va https://x.com/ESPNPR/status/992119618809532417 ESPN+ debuts critically-acclaimed docuseries Quest for the Stanley Cup On May [--]. The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992120091981570059)  2018-05-03T19:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Love it: @Ninja is live on @twitch playing Fortnite with @HKane @trippier2 & @dele_official and half the chat is soccer banter. https://www.twitch.tv/ninja https://www.twitch.tv/ninja"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992127595713105922)  2018-05-03T19:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Western Canadian names are wonderful. https://twitter.com/AdamZHerman/status/992120654857232384 https://twitter.com/AdamZHerman/status/992120654857232384"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992128470435205122)  2018-05-03T19:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@AJMleczko has been a great addition to NBC's Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage (as you know she would be if you've heard her work other games before). Hope she gets more opportunities going forward. https://x.com/emilymkaplan/status/992017992769826816 I hope Im not just remembered for being a woman in the booth in a Round [--] NHL playoff game. I hope people listen to the game & are not constantly reminded that a woman is calling this game. It's hockey people in the booth talking hockey." -AJ Mleczko https://t.co/C5JARtsosP https://x.com/emilymkaplan/status/992017992769826816 I hope Im not just"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992132983611117568)  2018-05-03T20:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Fun stream so far and they've been doing really great (Ninja carrying but they're all doing pretty well). Ninja has about 160k viewers right now while Dele Alli is also streaming on Twitch to about 16k viewers. https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992127595713105922 Love it: @Ninja is live on @twitch playing Fortnite with @HKane @trippier2 & @dele_official and half the chat is soccer banter. https://t.co/fcJbQfhyYF https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992127595713105922 Love it: @Ninja is live on @twitch playing Fortnite with @HKane @trippier2 & @dele_official and half the chat is soccer banter."  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/992145691265945601)  2018-05-03T20:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"From my colleague @mikesunx: @GoldenKnights & @LevyRestaurants rolling out new retail food and drink options at T-Mobile Arena with the team moving along in the #StanleyCup playoffs #VegasBorn https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/07/Facilities/Levy.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/07/Facilities/Levy.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/993482336791617537)  2018-05-07T13:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Was at @TwitterSports NYC World Cup briefing this morning. Interesting note: so far no moment related to the World Cup has generated as much discussion/tweets than when Coca Cola announced that that K-pop group @BTS_twt would be its [----] WC brand ambassadors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/993885948441133056)  2018-05-08T16:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The NHL's Gaming World Championship - its 1st esports effort - is airing the European regional finals on Twitch right now (was previously recorded). Twitch viewership has fluctuated between [----] to [----] for the stream. The US & Canada regionals are later this month #NHLGWC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/993955140565651457)  2018-05-08T20:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Breaking: Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts Family have signed a letter of intent to acquire the controlling stake of the Chicago USL franchise aiming to launch in [----]. Its planned home is a new 20000-seat stadium on Chicagos North Side. More to come in @sbjsbd today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994198006051360769)  2018-05-09T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Here's a rendering of the stadium where the Chicago USL team - now majority owned by the Ricketts family - would play. ETA of 2020"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994214658746802176)  2018-05-09T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Plenty still TBD regarding the USL Chicago team - which won't launch until at least [----] - but the team may look to play an annual game at Wrigley and could have its games be part of a Cubs-owned cable network https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/05/09/Franchises/Ricketts-USL.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/05/09/Franchises/Ricketts-USL.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994264359550554113)  2018-05-09T17:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI: The NHL tweaked its approach to viewing parties for the playoffs this year opening the door for teams to do bigger (and more frequent) viewing parties and events around their games. https://twitter.com/sbjsbd/status/994230522917408768 https://twitter.com/sbjsbd/status/994230522917408768"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994311997830451200)  2018-05-09T20:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"So pumped for the Manchester derby this weekend glad soccer is back already. Let's go @rioferdy #scholeslegend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/99440363516866560)  2011-08-05T11:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"When your mockumentary gets a nod from Ken Burns you know you've done something right. Worth watching this video btw very funny. https://x.com/KenBurns/status/994518051390476289 There is no re-writing history but there are a multiplicity of points of view. @TimbersFC mockumentary about their rivalry with Seattle https://t.co/jnwgXx5oMc https://x.com/KenBurns/status/994518051390476289 There is no re-writing history but there are a multiplicity of points of view. @TimbersFC mockumentary about their rivalry with Seattle https://t.co/jnwgXx5oMc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994616846346346496)  2018-05-10T16:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"My earlier tweet was unclear so perhaps a better way to put it: I'm curious if the Southampton/Swansea match from Tuesday with relegation consequences would put on a bigger channel ahead of those with UCL consequences if they all aired together. https://x.com/NBCSportsPR/status/994619357870338048 Your Premier League Championship Sunday @NBCUniversal channel line up - all Sunday at [--] am ET https://t.co/tiB6bdtZer https://x.com/NBCSportsPR/status/994619357870338048 Your Premier League Championship Sunday @NBCUniversal channel line up - all Sunday at [--] am ET https://t.co/tiB6bdtZer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994630722802585601)  2018-05-10T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@PaulCarrTM Fair point Paul - my earlier tweet is a bit unclear and this is essentially the question I wanted to ask"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994630950796582912)  2018-05-10T17:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@BaltimoreSpurs Fair enough - I think you're not alone in that either but looking at past data from games falling in that same distinction there hasn't been a ton of increase compared to other PL games during the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994633436513079297)  2018-05-10T17:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"And people say the Rooney transfer wouldnt be worth it http://www.tmz.com/2018/05/10/ben-olson-alexi-lalas-dc-united-wayne-rooney/ http://www.tmz.com/2018/05/10/ben-olson-alexi-lalas-dc-united-wayne-rooney/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994746247348092928)  2018-05-11T01:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Great to see that the level of support for the sport/Minnesota United in the area can support this. Hope other MLS markets can do the same. Congrats @jeffrueter & the #MNUFC fans. https://twitter.com/jeffrueter/status/994785765132513280 https://twitter.com/jeffrueter/status/994785765132513280"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994926637824270336)  2018-05-11T13:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@cboehm Pretty shocked they didn't note all the Nando's locations in the area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994928492830773248)  2018-05-11T13:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@cboehm I'm judging this transfer solely on how fast his photo gets put up in a Ben's Chili Bowl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994933493808365568)  2018-05-11T13:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"To give you some sense of the fervor around the Jets: "ONLY [-----] tickets will be issued" https://x.com/JillMacyshonCTV/status/994959026621419521 Heads-up #Winnipeg. If you want to attend the next #Whiteout street party youll need a ticket. In anticipation of the massive crowds expected downtown only [--] thousand FREE tickets will be issued. Download from https://t.co/XaKMY1zoPT @NHLJets https://x.com/JillMacyshonCTV/status/994959026621419521 Heads-up #Winnipeg. If you want to attend the next #Whiteout street party youll need a ticket. In anticipation of the massive crowds expected downtown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/994962153353474048)  2018-05-11T15:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Some NHL on NBC ratings news: Round [--] of the [----] playoffs was the most watched round [--] on record for NBC/NBCSN/NBC app/etc with an average total audience delivery of [-----] million viewers - up 15% from [----] and up 22% from 2016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/995015600371130370)  2018-05-11T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Across North America (English + French Networks; NBC Sports Group + CBC/SN + TVA Sports) the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs attracted an average audience of [-----] million up 6% YoY and up 21% compared to 2016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/995015988402933760)  2018-05-11T19:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Across all of NBC's networks/website/app the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs to date (66 games) have averaged a TAD of [-----] million viewers the best in six years through two rounds (2012 [-----] million) up 8% vs. [----] (988000) and up 15% vs. [----] (925000)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/995017072328495104)  2018-05-11T19:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Will be fascinating to watch how MLS/USL & U.S. soccer teams jump into gambling (and the speed at which they do so). Prop bets are already so ingrained in the sport overseas. Of all the sports in the US I think soccer has the most to gain with this gambling ruling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996047908993724416)  2018-05-14T15:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Here's the @MLS statement regarding today's Supreme Court sports betting decision:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996141477020491777)  2018-05-14T21:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@TaylorTwellman @MLSRewind Great job with this show so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996142491584823296)  2018-05-14T21:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"In @sbjsbd this morning: The NWHL will announce later today that it is acquiring the Minnesota Whitecaps making it the league's 5th team and first outside of the northeast US https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/15/NWHL.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/15/NWHL.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996380587337375744)  2018-05-15T13:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@thegoalkeeper it's also a reference to a different kind of whitecap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996431229179387906)  2018-05-15T16:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI earlier: the @NWHL & @WhitecapsHockey have since made it official. The team will join the league in the 18/19 season. https://twitter.com/byIanThomas/status/996380587337375744 https://twitter.com/byIanThomas/status/996380587337375744"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996431651579351046)  2018-05-15T16:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Great to see others copying this. @MBStadium is doing great with this model. https://x.com/jamisonhensley/status/996436898427129858 Ravens will hold a press conference this Thursday at M&T Bank Stadium to announce price reductions on gameday concessions. The Falcons were the first team to drop concession prices when they did so last season. https://t.co/k9az0BIZzp https://x.com/jamisonhensley/status/996436898427129858 Ravens will hold a press conference this Thursday at M&T Bank Stadium to announce price reductions on gameday concessions. The Falcons were the first team to drop concession"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996441720882679810)  2018-05-15T17:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Inbox: [----] USL expansion club @bhmlegion has signed a deal with Nike to serve as its official supplier. Jerseys aren't out yet but Nike team merchandise is now being sold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996462026141597702)  2018-05-15T18:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Wrote a story this week for @sbjsbd on the successes that #MNUFC is having already with its stadium and the boon it will be for the club when it opens in [----] https://x.com/MNUFC/status/996482117994414081 https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/14/Facilities/MNUFC.aspx The @GoldCup is coming to the great state of Minnesota. @allianzfield will be a host venue for the [----] Concacaf Gold Cup. Info https://t.co/HRPgFAWqaV https://t.co/pPW9mewYgL https://x.com/MNUFC/status/996482117994414081 https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/14/Facilities/MNUFC.aspx The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996485110806532098)  2018-05-15T20:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Perhaps not a surprise but the first edition of the Campeones Cup this fall - which will pit the MLS champ vs a Liga MX champ - will be aired in Spanish in the U.S. on Univision. No word yet on other broadcasters but would guess it'll stay in the MLS partner family"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996491308935143429)  2018-05-15T20:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I recently took a deep dive into the business of bowling for @sbjsbd looking at how the industry is evolving amidst competition like Topgolf & other entertainment options and what new ideas are driving it https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/07/In-Depth/Bowling.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/07/In-Depth/Bowling.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996491828777144321)  2018-05-15T20:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@thegoalkeeper I had to double check that it wasn't part of the announcement and I just forgot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996493258908987392)  2018-05-15T20:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Amazing how quickly the "take the L" dance has caught on in sports - and how its actual origin is from a creepy scene from IT. https://x.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/996853977672245248 ATLETICO MADRID WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE And Marseille take the L. 🕺 https://t.co/UydCer8wv3 https://x.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/996853977672245248 ATLETICO MADRID WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE And Marseille take the L. 🕺 https://t.co/UydCer8wv3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996855637463224322)  2018-05-16T20:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The trades tab in the Wikipedia entry for the Golden Knights expansion draft is an all-timer at this point. Imagine if Vegas hit on these first rounders too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/996941994013294592)  2018-05-17T02:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Very exciting news for soccer fans (and for the plethora of writers who will be involved in this project). Extremely interested to see @quraishi @BrooksDT & co. come up with for the World Cup MLS & beyond. https://twitter.com/quraishi/status/997151582721658880 https://twitter.com/quraishi/status/997151582721658880"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997174004917198849)  2018-05-17T17:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"In which UBS gives Italy a 1.6% chance to win the [----] World Cup and a 15.3% chance to win its "group" which should probably worry you if they manage your money. https://x.com/business/status/997177952067641345 ⚡To predict the winner of the World Cup UBS deployed a team of [--] analysts and editors and ran a computer simulation of the tournament [-----] times #tictocnews https://t.co/zZXIxVFj10 https://x.com/business/status/997177952067641345 ⚡To predict the winner of the World Cup UBS deployed a team of [--] analysts and editors and ran a computer simulation of the tournament [-----] times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997178439688998912)  2018-05-17T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@LizzSum @fccincinnati Missed that you started a new gig with Cincy congrats Lizz Feel free to reach out at any time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997179157049114624)  2018-05-17T18:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Thauvin or Fekir (assuming either starts) might be my bet for the player that is sold for a metric ton following a successful WC this year a la James or Di Maria. https://twitter.com/equipedefrance/status/997180718806700032 https://twitter.com/equipedefrance/status/997180718806700032"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997191459290873861)  2018-05-17T19:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Pretty awesome: @fcstpauli_EN launched its new Under Armour home jersey today in Baltimore at UA's HQ. The jersey features a rainbow stripe on the back and a message that says "football has no gender" on the collar. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4PDwkAIzB https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4PDwkAIzB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997217526361837568)  2018-05-17T20:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"NBC Sports' coverage of the 2017-2018 Premier League season reached [----] million viewers up 14% over last season (34.5 million)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997219257825005568)  2018-05-17T20:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"NBC Sports' EPL coverage this year averaged a total audience delivery of [------] viewers per match window up from [------] last year - roughly up 0.45%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997220486751932416)  2018-05-17T21:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Anaheim is perhaps the NHL's softest TV market but this year-over-year increase is still really great - especially considering its only one U.S. team. https://twitter.com/NBCSportsPR/status/997218389427965952 https://twitter.com/NBCSportsPR/status/997218389427965952"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997220969239535616)  2018-05-17T21:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"If you're a fan of fun MLS jersey mocks check this thread out. Some of these are really great (I love the @ATLUTD /@WaffleHouse one). https://twitter.com/JTHazzard/status/993540366811959296 https://twitter.com/JTHazzard/status/993540366811959296"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997462528920903680)  2018-05-18T13:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"in @sbjsbd this morning: @Fanatics has signed a multi-year deal w/@PhilaUnion to operate in-venue retail operations/the Union shop at Talen Energy Stadium. The partnership started in earnest at the start of this season and has already resulted in some renovations/upgrades"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997465961434353665)  2018-05-18T13:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"If @MikeFrancesa's first tweet doesn't have some element of "first time long time" in it I'm going to be severely disappointed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997492933145366529)  2018-05-18T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting look at how @IIHFHockey is using player tracking during the #IIHFWorlds2018 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vnGLbZphIDw https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vnGLbZphIDw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/997507645887086592)  2018-05-18T16:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"If Beckham shows up to every Miami game like this they might go undefeated year one https://twitter.com/rayvsjonez/status/997813597794459648 https://twitter.com/rayvsjonez/status/997813597794459648"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998026384294498304)  2018-05-20T02:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Roberto Martinez really doing Jose Mourinho & Manchester United a favor with this initial Belgium WC squad: keeps Nainggolans fee lower boosts Januzajs profile w/Uniteds buyback & sell-on clauses and potentially orchestrating Fellianis departure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998537144611287040)  2018-05-21T12:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"News in @sbjsbd: @IntChampionsCup operator Relevent acquires U.S. Hispanic soccer marketer and producer BRC Group which operates Hispanic amateur soccer program @alianzadefutbol & @JUGO_tv https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/21/Relevent.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/21/Relevent.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998552925835325440)  2018-05-21T13:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Two things that have struck me so far about the announced World Cup squads: a "best-of-the-rest" team that included anyone not picked by their country would be amazing and man does PSG have a stacked midfield going forward even if they sell 1-2 CMs this summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998599794665951232)  2018-05-21T16:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Some Telemundo - World Cup news: Its Spanish-language streams will be part of the English-language NBC Sports app during the tournament & the NBC sports site will push viewers to Telemundo WC streams as well. Only full event that's happened for is Rio '16 https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Media/Telemundo-WC.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Media/Telemundo-WC.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998601590352371713)  2018-05-21T16:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Telemundo is rolling out a new World Cup ad campaign that features Spanish words that close/similar in English like drama & honor. Its Spanish-language WC feeds will be featured heavily on NBC Sports' English streaming platforms https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Media/Telemundo-WC.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Media/Telemundo-WC.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998602289207181312)  2018-05-21T16:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Telemundo's World Cup advertising is now 90% sold (holding remainder purposely). Once it sells out the network forecasts that revenues will exceed its budget for the event. It paid $600m for the '18 & '22 WCs '15 & '19 WWCs & other FIFA tournaments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998604148823220224)  2018-05-21T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Fortnite's ascendance has been absolutely bonkers so far and this contribution to prize pools is immense. Don't expect it to go away any time soon. https://x.com/FortniteGame/status/998597013196427266 Grab your gear drop in and start training. Epic Games will provide $100000000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions. https://t.co/ZcBe9fZD0S https://x.com/FortniteGame/status/998597013196427266 Grab your gear drop in and start training. Epic Games will provide $100000000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions. https://t.co/ZcBe9fZD0S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998610254496747521)  2018-05-21T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Is it possible for a tweet to be instantly considered an @OldTakesExposed https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/998631275962490880 This is the new business plan: When any big game is concerned that they are starting to lose momentum they offer big prize money to gamers. https://t.co/9Fc9qxzESd https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/998631275962490880 This is the new business plan: When any big game is concerned that they are starting to lose momentum they offer big prize money to gamers. https://t.co/9Fc9qxzESd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998633504341716992)  2018-05-21T18:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Big scoop - and a tremendous sea change for the Islanders if this goes down. https://x.com/StapeAthletic/status/998648759801311236 Exclusive: Lou Lamoriello will be hired to run Islanders' hockey operations https://t.co/Q3HJlTKU21 https://x.com/StapeAthletic/status/998648759801311236 Exclusive: Lou Lamoriello will be hired to run Islanders' hockey operations https://t.co/Q3HJlTKU21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998649583914938368)  2018-05-21T19:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Really interested to see how the new NBCU & FOX deals affect how WWE runs its business. With that sheer amount of $ increase from media rights alone (would imagine NXT stays on WWE Net so that revenue isn't interrupted) do they lower the frequency of house shows"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998651042081464322)  2018-05-21T19:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@AlexMSilverman I couldn't imagine he would but stranger things have happened with the team recently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998651496332972042)  2018-05-21T19:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@AlexMSilverman Agree. I'd have to guess he'll be essentially grooming his son to take over the GM role once he steps away in a few years akin to what he did with the Leafs & Dubas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998652304822865922)  2018-05-21T19:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"This plaque should be the new 'Yanny or Laurel' but just what other celebrity you see because this looks nothing like Brandi Chastain. I'm going with Wolfgang Puck in a bad wig. https://twitter.com/SCUWomensSoccer/status/998753255692881922 https://twitter.com/SCUWomensSoccer/status/998753255692881922"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/998917160587153408)  2018-05-22T13:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Reading some discussion on NHL puck tracking. Had previously reported in October that the league was going down this path of embedded chips in the pucks and a computer-vision tracking system for players. Aiming to be fully operating by the 19/20 season https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/10/09/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NHL-tracking.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/10/09/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NHL-tracking.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999012797081182208)  2018-05-22T19:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"At least I got this avocado toast https://twitter.com/bopinion/status/998975191026892800 https://twitter.com/bopinion/status/998975191026892800"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999049197717516294)  2018-05-22T22:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"G7 is going to have some great numbers https://x.com/nbcsportspr/status/999050171982995458 Last nights Tampa Bay/Washington Game [--] had a Total Audience Delivery of [-----] million to stand as the second-most watched cable game of the [----] NHL Playoffs to date (behind only Round 2s OT Game [--] with Washington/Pittsburgh: [-----] million TAD). https://x.com/nbcsportspr/status/999050171982995458 Last nights Tampa Bay/Washington Game [--] had a Total Audience Delivery of [-----] million to stand as the second-most watched cable game of the [----] NHL Playoffs to date (behind only Round 2s OT Game [--] with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999050864361922561)  2018-05-22T22:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@grossman @Soccerex @Concacaf @LaLigaEN @premierleague @ussoccer @MLS @fifa Very awesome Good luck Ben (& @CourtJeske ) in building this out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999053439710781440)  2018-05-22T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Im a big fan of @Aportzlines work but you SHOULD NOT read this story. https://x.com/aportzline/status/998981737576304640 The Athletic: Absolutely Freaking Out Blue Jackets prospect Carson Meyer and the parasite that ruined his season; hes leaving Miami U. for Ohio State #CBJ https://t.co/xSHRGiupqU https://t.co/9hZoKeM9ve https://x.com/aportzline/status/998981737576304640 The Athletic: Absolutely Freaking Out Blue Jackets prospect Carson Meyer and the parasite that ruined his season; hes leaving Miami U. for Ohio State #CBJ https://t.co/xSHRGiupqU https://t.co/9hZoKeM9ve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999065777838919690)  2018-05-22T23:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"At the #Leadersweek Sports Business event this morning - @PeterMooreLFC kicking things off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999282081262956545)  2018-05-23T13:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Peter Moore says Liverpool was the most watched EPL club on NBC this past season. LFCs site has had [--] million unique visitors from the U.S. in the last year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999284218332139520)  2018-05-23T13:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@joefav @Cnyari I can think of six off the top of my head - who's the 7th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999343211276578817)  2018-05-23T17:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI: New Carolina Panthers Owner David Tepper said yesterday that his decision whether to have limited partners for the NFL team will be influenced by his efforts to bring an MLS team to Charlotte. Charlotte bid led by @MarcusSMI is still in the running for MLS spots #27/28"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999347125178773511)  2018-05-23T17:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"NHL is airing the U.S. leg of its Gaming World Championship on Twitch right now Nearly [-----] watching right now - really solid viewership thus far. http://twitch.com/nhl http://twitch.com/nhl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999365272862683137)  2018-05-23T19:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@sbjsbds annual Sports Business Awards are being handed out tonight here in NYC. Some really tough decisions this year: @ATLUTD or @GoldenKnights as team of the year Follow along at #SBJAwards and see all of the nominees here: https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Sports-Business-Awards/Introduction.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Sports-Business-Awards/Introduction.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999400566513160197)  2018-05-23T21:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@MLS takes home the award for best in social media for [----] at the #SBJAwards. The league has put a lot of emphasis on its digital and social efforts and has never shied away from trying something new"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999453697091555329)  2018-05-24T00:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@LCArena_Detroit home of the Red Wings & the Pistons wins the sports facility of the year at the #SBJAwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999457444773400576)  2018-05-24T01:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"NBC Sports Group - home of the Pyeongchang Olympics Super Bowl LII the EPL the NHL & more - wins best in sports media at #SBJAwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999466159866040320)  2018-05-24T01:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"In the night they find out their Stanley Cup final opponent the @GoldenKnights take home the award for team of the year. #SBJAwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999467770776571904)  2018-05-24T01:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@ATLUTD & @AtlantaFalcons Owner Arthur Blank was named the Sports Executive of the Year at the #SBJAwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999475400110739456)  2018-05-24T02:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Awesome shots of the Caps fans hitting the streets to celebrate: https://twitter.com/bryan_in_dc/status/999492082447339521 https://twitter.com/bryan_in_dc/status/999492082447339521"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999507614995279872)  2018-05-24T04:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting NFL-soccer news this morning: the investment arm of the @49ers has acquired a minority stake in Leeds United who currently play in Englands second division. More to come later this morning in @sbjsbd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999605477045690368)  2018-05-24T10:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Bundesliga hosting a breakfast discussion this morning featuring execs from Bayern Dortmund & the leagues international commercial arm. The league will open its own NYC office in October"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999630718711091200)  2018-05-24T12:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"All signs pointing towards @fccincinnati being announced as an MLS expansion club next Tuesday during an event in the city"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999684091405578240)  2018-05-24T16:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to the 900+ sports execs at the #SBJAwards last night - "I encourage all of you not to stick to sports - do not stick to sports. Embrace it celebrate it and let's use it to build bridges and bring people together." https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/24/SBA-Silver.aspx https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2018/05/24/SBA-Silver.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999707708453457921)  2018-05-24T17:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Slasher Does anyone even know what a Fortnite team should look like Popular streamers Hard to really fairly judge talent right now IMO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999731470070673408)  2018-05-24T19:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The final six competitors in the NHL Gaming World Championship have been set: CAN:@StDxFool @YungGren EU: @I_Eki_I @ArtuzioFIN US: @Johnwaynee90 @StDxJrPens Finals will take place June [--] in Vegas at the Esports Arena Las Vegas. Winner gets $50K"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999769485145001984)  2018-05-24T21:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I really love this mini-documentary from @Newsday on a season with the Brentwood High School girls soccer team - a town (and broader area of Long Island) that has found itself center to the broader national discussion on immigration https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-soccer/brentwood-long-island-1.18699199 https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-soccer/brentwood-long-island-1.18699199"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999776186086641664)  2018-05-24T22:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@frankstranzl @ChicagoFire @TheOlympicClub Good luck with your new gig out on the west coast Frank"  
[X Link](https://x.com/byIanThomas/status/999819901547302913)  2018-05-25T01:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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