Timothy Belin

Very excited to share something I’ve been working on for quite some time. I spoke with people familiar with Mark Briggs’ journey dating all the way back to his playing days for a detailed profile on Legion’s new head coach. Now on @BirminghamSport bhamsports.net/2025/06/11/mar…

Currently working on figuring out all the different permutations for Birmingham Legion should they not win in regulation time this weekend. My one conclusion so far: there’s going to be a lot of other matches playing on my computer in the press box, because it’s a mess.

Got my @theUSLshow jersey today, and it is beautiful. Wonderful job by @equiptstudios.

“It’s the same story every time. We put ourselves in a good position, and then the attitude, the mindset isn’t right and we never grab a hold of the opportunity that’s in front of us.” - Mark Briggs Recap of another frustrating night at Protective 🔽 bhamsports.net/2025/07/19/ano…

Goalkeeper update from Mark Briggs’ press conference: Matt van Oekel has been struggling with injury, that’s why Fernando Delgado has gotten the starts.

FINAL: Legion 0-1 Switchbacks Another frustrating night for the Three Sparks, and that’s now three games without scoring at Protective.

6 minutes added for Legion to salvage something as Colorado head to the corner flag.

86’ Switchbacks keeper goes down with a “cramp” that one of his coaches told him he had a few minutes ago.

Mark Briggs responds to the goal with a double change. On: Kobe Hernández-Foster and Erik Centeno Off: Stephen Turnbull and AJ Paterson 0-1

83’ Goal Switchbacks Moments after Damus sent a header agonisingly close off a corner kick, the visitors take the lead. 0-1

80’ Damus glances a header wide. Legion playing a 3-5-2 for the past couple of minutes with Pasher at CM, Enzo at AM and Tabort Etaka the second striker. 0-0

77’ Tabort Etaka with a nice volleyed attempt, but the shot is straight at the keeper. 0-0

71’ Shashoua’s debut is over, as Preston Tabort Etaka comes on for the Englishman.

68’ Brilliant save by Fernando Delgado to deny a Switchbacks header from point blank range. 0-0

Legion forwards were making a lot of runs in behind in the first half and the pass never came. This second half, the passes are being attempted and it’s causing Switchbacks all sorts of problems. Makes you wonder why the midfield/defense wasn’t trying them in the first half.

60’ A beautiful Edwin Laszo ball finds Tyler Pasher in acres of space, but the Canadian cuts in and curls it wide. Three Sparks definitely going up a gear in recent minutes tough, much better than the first half.

59’ Tregarthen with a cutback that’s just behind everyone in the box.

52’ Turnbull forces a first save from the Switchbacks keeper, and Laszo heads over from the ensuing corner. Three Sparks already showing better attacking intent early on in this half. 0-0

Substitution Legion as Mensah is unable to continue. Sebastian Tregarthen comes in at right wing-back, with Stephen Turnbull switching to the left flank.

48’ Moses Mensah down in pain on the sideline, and from what I saw it wasn’t due to any contact from a Switchbacks player. A worrying sight given the lack of alternative at left wing-back.

Second half underway with no changes for Legion at the break. 0-0 #BHMvCOS