Felipe Cardenas
@felipecardenas.bsky.social
Senior Writer, The Athletic | The Athletic FC | CBS Sports Golazo Correspondent 📺 | IG: felipe_cardenas_sccr | @theathletic.bsky.social | @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Assumption of the Virgin, by Guido Reno, 1598-99, 📸 by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Assumption of the Virgin, by Guido Reno, 1598-99, 📸 by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey
Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane, Guillermo Ochoa and others have played World Cup tournaments without a club.
James Rodríguez may do so for Colombia this summer, but his importance to the national team has never been more pronounced.
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James Rodríguez may do so for Colombia this summer, but his importance to the national team has never been more pronounced.
New for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
James Rodríguez, Colombia’s hero with World Cup expectations and no club
James Rodríguez is still front and center for a World Cup contender – regardless of the fact that he remains an unsigned free agent
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane, Guillermo Ochoa and others have played World Cup tournaments without a club.
James Rodríguez may do so for Colombia this summer, but his importance to the national team has never been more pronounced.
New for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
James Rodríguez may do so for Colombia this summer, but his importance to the national team has never been more pronounced.
New for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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I am absolutely over the moon to welcome @mlsist.bsky.social, @jeffrueter.bsky.social, and @ellabrockway.bsky.social to the Guardian.
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The Guardian expands its sports desk with key hires before 2026 World Cup in North America
The new permanent roles are part of the Guardian’s larger investment in the US, which has come to include more than 20 additional journalists in the past year
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I am absolutely over the moon to welcome @mlsist.bsky.social, @jeffrueter.bsky.social, and @ellabrockway.bsky.social to the Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
Jorge Mas and Inter Miami's desire to play the Copa Libertadores is a bridge too far.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Messi, Inter Miami in Copa Libertadores? Even for the ambitious MLS club, it’s a dream too big
A team headlined by Lionel Messi playing in South America's top club competition would be a big draw, but it's highly unlikely to happen
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Jorge Mas and Inter Miami's desire to play the Copa Libertadores is a bridge too far.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
His name is Luis Suárez but he's not Uruguayan.
One of Europe's most in-form strikers (and potential World Cup breakout star) is out to make a name for himself.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One of Europe's most in-form strikers (and potential World Cup breakout star) is out to make a name for himself.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
The ‘other’ Luis Suárez is poised to teach the world his name
Colombia's in-form striker is seeking to forge his own identity and claim a World Cup spot
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
His name is Luis Suárez but he's not Uruguayan.
One of Europe's most in-form strikers (and potential World Cup breakout star) is out to make a name for himself.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One of Europe's most in-form strikers (and potential World Cup breakout star) is out to make a name for himself.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
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The Chicago Bears clinch a playoff spot, marking their first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 season.
December 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Chicago Bears clinch a playoff spot, marking their first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 season.
Chicharito cements his lackluster Chivas return with an unceremonious exit
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Chicharito cements his lackluster Chivas return with an unceremonious exit
Chicharito is leaving Chivas, the boyhood club he had returned to for a stint that wound up ending with a whimper
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Chicharito cements his lackluster Chivas return with an unceremonious exit
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
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Hotels across the United States, Canada and Mexico have hiked prices for rooms by hundreds of dollars per night during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing an average increase of more than 300 per cent around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Hotels across the United States, Canada and Mexico have hiked prices for rooms by hundreds of dollars per night during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing an average increase of more than 300 per cent around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
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NEW:
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
December 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM
NEW:
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
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Florida State women’s soccer wins title rematch over Stanford in thrilling one-score game
Wrianna Hudson scored with three minutes left as the Seminoles won their third title in the past five years.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. “One of greatest moments in my career” 50yo tells @theathleticfc.bsky.social. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only 6 seasons post-launch
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
David Beckham relishes becoming first MLS Cup winner as both player and owner
Beckham's efforts to build a winner in Miami – with Lionel Messi as its centerpiece – have paid off with a bit of MLS history
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December 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. “One of greatest moments in my career” 50yo tells @theathleticfc.bsky.social. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only 6 seasons post-launch
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
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Good fun hosting the World Cup draw live reaction show for @theathleticfc.bsky.social with guests @mjslater.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social Jack Lang and Carl Anka getting their heads around it all.
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World Cup Draw: Live Reaction
YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Good fun hosting the World Cup draw live reaction show for @theathleticfc.bsky.social with guests @mjslater.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social Jack Lang and Carl Anka getting their heads around it all.
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This is the official Atlanta World Cup city guide. Restaurants, travel hacks, and a booming soccer culture.
But as I wrote it, I realized it was like my love letter to the city I’ve called home since 2010.
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But as I wrote it, I realized it was like my love letter to the city I’ve called home since 2010.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: What to do, eat and see
Everything you need to know as the city prepares to host World Cup games, from its sporting history to the best places to eat and drink
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is the official Atlanta World Cup city guide. Restaurants, travel hacks, and a booming soccer culture.
But as I wrote it, I realized it was like my love letter to the city I’ve called home since 2010.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
But as I wrote it, I realized it was like my love letter to the city I’ve called home since 2010.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Garth Lagerwey will not return as CEO of Atlanta United.
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Atlanta United CEO Garth Lagerwey will not return to club following leave of absence
In October, Lagerwey and Atlanta United announced would take an indefinite leave of absence following a cancer diagnosis in July.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Garth Lagerwey will not return as CEO of Atlanta United.
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out “biohack” and “aura farming,” goes back at least to 2002. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out “biohack” and “aura farming,” goes back at least to 2002. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
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By taking his shirt off, Ben Johnson has guaranteed free hot dogs for Chicago 🌭
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Shirtless Ben Johnson gets Chicago fans free hot dogs following Bears’ win vs. Eagles
A popular hot dog joint in Chicago promised free hot dogs if the Bears won and Ben Johnson took of his shirt. Both delivered.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
By taking his shirt off, Ben Johnson has guaranteed free hot dogs for Chicago 🌭
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
In an intriguing twist of fate, Sebastian Berhalter has come to epitomize the energy and culture of the USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino era
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Sebastian Berhalter has come to epitomize everything Mauricio Pochettino wants
Quite a plot twist: The son of the old coach has become a prototype for what the new coach wants leading into the USMNT's home World Cup
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November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In an intriguing twist of fate, Sebastian Berhalter has come to epitomize the energy and culture of the USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino era
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
I spoke to San Diego FC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour about the expansion club's historic inaugural season and his goal for American soccer players.
“My dream is to have homegrown players from the U.S. who will be world-class players. And it will happen.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“My dream is to have homegrown players from the U.S. who will be world-class players. And it will happen.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
San Diego FC owner Mansour on early nerves and making MLS expansion history
San Diego FC is a win away from reaching a conference final in Year 1, and Sir Mohamed Mansour assesses a formative debut campaign
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I spoke to San Diego FC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour about the expansion club's historic inaugural season and his goal for American soccer players.
“My dream is to have homegrown players from the U.S. who will be world-class players. And it will happen.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“My dream is to have homegrown players from the U.S. who will be world-class players. And it will happen.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
In refusing to resign as Uruguay national team coach on Thursday evening, Marcelo Bielsa showed a side of himself that the public rarely sees.
“I’m toxic. To associate yourself with me makes you worse off. Don’t think I enjoy it. For me, it’s karma.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“I’m toxic. To associate yourself with me makes you worse off. Don’t think I enjoy it. For me, it’s karma.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Breaking down Marcelo Bielsa’s extraordinary press conference: ‘I’m toxic’
This was the Uruguay manager like we have never seen him before, setting out why he intends to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In refusing to resign as Uruguay national team coach on Thursday evening, Marcelo Bielsa showed a side of himself that the public rarely sees.
“I’m toxic. To associate yourself with me makes you worse off. Don’t think I enjoy it. For me, it’s karma.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“I’m toxic. To associate yourself with me makes you worse off. Don’t think I enjoy it. For me, it’s karma.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said a six-match winless skid shows some players aren't up to the level needed for El Tri.
Frustrated fans are wondering if perhaps its the boss who can't get the job done.
A Mexico vibes check for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
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Frustrated fans are wondering if perhaps its the boss who can't get the job done.
A Mexico vibes check for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Mexico vs. fans: El Tri's winless slide exposes new problems before World Cup
How quickly things change in international soccer.
sports.yahoo.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said a six-match winless skid shows some players aren't up to the level needed for El Tri.
Frustrated fans are wondering if perhaps its the boss who can't get the job done.
A Mexico vibes check for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Frustrated fans are wondering if perhaps its the boss who can't get the job done.
A Mexico vibes check for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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Paramount, which already owns Champions League rights through CBS in US, has won the contract to broadcast it in England from 2027-31, taking it away from TNT. Will be streamed on Paramount+. Chance that they can merge US/UK output. Amazon likely keeps first pick Tuesday.
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Paramount, which already owns Champions League rights through CBS in US, has won the contract to broadcast it in England from 2027-31, taking it away from TNT. Will be streamed on Paramount+. Chance that they can merge US/UK output. Amazon likely keeps first pick Tuesday.
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NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
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Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
What we’re hearing about World Cup 2026: New plan to make soccer largest U.S. sport
Ticketed overseas fans will get expedited visa appointments for the World Cup, while host city executives have been left exasperated
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union executive as team places him on leave
Tanner denies the allegations contained in a Guardian investigation into his conduct as Union sporting director, including claims of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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The Union have put sporting director Ernst Tanner on "adminstrative leave" while MLS reopens an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
"MLS has advised the Union that it will be reopening the investigation and the Union continues to cooperate fully," the team says in a statement.
More to come.
"MLS has advised the Union that it will be reopening the investigation and the Union continues to cooperate fully," the team says in a statement.
More to come.
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Union have put sporting director Ernst Tanner on "adminstrative leave" while MLS reopens an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
"MLS has advised the Union that it will be reopening the investigation and the Union continues to cooperate fully," the team says in a statement.
More to come.
"MLS has advised the Union that it will be reopening the investigation and the Union continues to cooperate fully," the team says in a statement.
More to come.
Marcelo Bielsa’s tenure as Uruguay coach is on thin ice after a 5-1 loss to the USMNT.
“In no way should the best Uruguayan players lose a match against the second-string group of the United States,” Bielsa said on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“In no way should the best Uruguayan players lose a match against the second-string group of the United States,” Bielsa said on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Bielsa on the brink: Humiliation vs USA puts Uruguay coach on pre-World Cup hot seat
Marcelo Bielsa took accountability for Uruguay's humbling loss to the U.S. Will he pay the ultimate price before the World Cup next summer?
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Marcelo Bielsa’s tenure as Uruguay coach is on thin ice after a 5-1 loss to the USMNT.
“In no way should the best Uruguayan players lose a match against the second-string group of the United States,” Bielsa said on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“In no way should the best Uruguayan players lose a match against the second-string group of the United States,” Bielsa said on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...