Soccer editor, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com. Gopher.
now that Poch is in this for the long haul, it's time for some crootin
The dual nationals USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino should target in second cycleMauricio Pochettino is in it for the long haul now, and the USMNT coach needs to be all-in on the recruitment trail.www.usatoday.comwhen you don't want to say anything but you gotta say some stuff anyway
Pardeep CattryNEW: US Soccer CEO JT Batson said he's "looking forward" to discussions around the future of FIFA's presidency, which will be a topic of conversation at the federation's board meeting in September plus, Batson talks Mauricio Pochettino's #USMNT return www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
now that Poch is in it for the long haul, it is officially 'crootin time
The dual nationals USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino should target in second cycleMauricio Pochettino is in it for the long haul now, and the USMNT coach needs to be all-in on the recruitment trail.www.usatoday.comPrior to Pochettino, U.S. Soccer brought back four consecutive USMNT coaches for a second cycle. Three of them didn't even make it to a second World Cup while the fourth may have wished he hadn't. can Poch break the curse?
Can Mauricio Pochettino break the USMNT's second-cycle coach curse?Mauricio Pochettino will have to overcome a lot of recent history if he wants to succeed moving forward as the U.S. men's national team head coach.www.usatoday.comhe's running
Jonathan TannenwaldConcacaf drops a hammer on Gianni Infantino: "This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behaviour. A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative." www.concacaf.com/news/concaca...
my “nobody is selling football, this is not something FIFA would ever entertain” shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt
Pardeep CattryFIFA issues a new, oddly-timed and, quite honestly, strange statement on FFE they reiterate the proposal but are clearly more defensive about it, as evidenced by the bullet points “respect[ing] feedback” and how “the media disrupted planned consultation process” inside.fifa.com/organisation...
I genuinely don't understand this! We were told the only way a red card could be appealed is if FIFA added extra games. What appeals process" is Batson referring to here? www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
the merging of Infantino and Trump into one singular entity continues
Tariq PanjaWhat a strange and angry post from the FIFA president. While preaching “love” he has come across extremely thin skinned and while at the same time attempted to downplay what has happened to Iran, fans denied visas, Omar Artan and the Balogun situations as normal. Like in a parallel universe.
Sebastian Berhalter was born for the Championship (complimentary)
Tom Bogert🇺🇸🔴 BREAKING: Middlesbrough is set to sign USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from the Vancouver Whitecaps, per sources. Deal agreed. Berhalter off to Boro. Fee around $2m, rather than Berhalter leaving for free in 5 months when contract expires. www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
young american players signing for Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)🚨🔵 Chelsea have agreed to sign USA talented winger Benji Flowers for their Academy, here we go! #CFC agreed all terms with Flowers to join from Dallas FC as soon as he turns 18. Seen as one of the most talented youngsters in USA. Follows @tombogert story.