Tom Franklin
@soccerzombie
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: soccerzombiestl@gmail.com
An announcement. Thank you for being a part of the ride. My work continues with @forestparkrangersfc.com and @redsmokerising.bsky.social.
Why is this #switchbacksfc vlog, of all my vlogs, doing so well? Was it a good and enjoyable game experience? Absolutely. Did I think the Switchbacks and Colorado had "dramatically outpace my other recent vlogs" quality? No. I mean, I'll take it. Just want to know WHY?
Cannot wait to see the Borivia* friendly in STL if that happens! *- according to one STL content creator and his trusty sidekick "Bad AI", we've been saying "Bosnia" wrong this whole time!
I know it'll be a late one Saturday night but if you need a place to hang out for the #AllForCITY vs LAFC game, I've got it! #STLRising
Off to Sarasota on another soccer adventure! This time to vlog the first-ever pro matches for both Sarasota Paradise and AC Boise! Looking forward to hanging out with the Idaho sickos making the 2700 mile trek themselves!
BREAKING: WE'RE ON LOCATION AGAIN! BOHFS owner Alen Bradaric has invited the guys to Urban Chestnut in the Grove to have another live, in-person edition of Red Smoke Rising! We'll preview the big Open Cup match with Union Omaha plus break down the #AllForCITY/Seattle match! #USOC2026 #STLRising
FIRST WATCH PARTY OF 2026! #STLRising hits the road for the first time this Sunday night as they play San Diego FC. This means it's time to hang out at Pat Connolly Tavern, the home for Soccer Zombie #AllForCITY away watch parties this season! See you there!
Sometimes you have to do some self-preservation no matter how badly you want a wild adventure. Sorry #LouCity and #LexGo but I am calling an audible. Still going to Sarasota Paradise vs @boiseprosoccer.bsky.social to hang with the Boise River Guard though! #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne
When you guess the #STLRising score correctly but at great cost... #AllForCITY
TONIGHT! @redsmokerising.bsky.social goes LIVE from The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown at 8 p.m.! Today's #STLRising agenda: ⚽️A first look at the new #AllForCITY away kit ⚽️Signing injury-prone CBs to replace injury-prone CBs ⚽️Live Q&A! If you can't make it: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI...
FREE STICKERS TUESDAY NIGHT! Who wants a free @redsmokerising.bsky.social and/or SZ sticker?! Join us at The Pat Connolly Tavern Tuesday night at 8p and we'll give you one or both! Can't join us? Here's the live link: www.youtube.com/live/FDRQ6NI... #STLRising #AllforCITY
Dante Polvara is #AllForCITY! @soccerzombie.com was very excited for this signing Tuesday night for a big reason, @jxclem.bsky.social breaks down his path to St. Louis, and @stljakeh.com wonders...where does he fit in the roster? Full episode links: stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri... #STLRising
As discussed on @redsmokerising.bsky.social last night, I made a plea. Whether you call yourself #AllForCITY or #STLRising, you've called yourself St. Louisians probably for much longer. It's time to show the world our love for our oots in the #USOC2026. Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...
Happy St. Louis FC Day on @mkickaround.bsky.social to all who celebrate. We appreciate the love on today's episode, @davisjason.bsky.social!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0Z...
INTRODUCING THE 2026 SOCCER ZOMBIE KIT! A tribute to the 1994 Republic of Ireland away kit, this @oliveandyork.com kit is now available in four color combinations for the first time. Proceeds benefit @gatewayfootballgroup.org! Available now! oliveandyork.com/collections/...
When you get a #STLRising/#AllForCITY app notification and it's just more begging for Yeti pre-orders and not smoke teasing a new signing:
Going where no Soccer Zombie/ @oliveandyork.com kit has gone before. Soon.
THIS IS MY CLUB: Mountains to Sea FC For the inaugural episode of "This is My Club", co-founder Zac Hines profiles the challenges he's faced in growing his club and has some advice if you have always wanted to start your own club! VIDEO: youtu.be/cUAyBhHkjLw
This guy just made 3 insane stops on Gabon but they banged home a point blank rebound. $184 is a bargain. #AFCON
I LOVE YOU AFCON! Mozambique could get their first win ever in #AFCON and it's because of beauties like this! So much crazy happens in this tournament and I am here for it.
