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Introducing: Football Cities
Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
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Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
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You weren’t already following the Honduran league? 🎅🏽
December 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
You weren’t already following the Honduran league? 🎅🏽
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December 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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A Super Bowl seems like the main target, but if this actually tracks for 2031, could it be in the Women’s World Cup hosting mix?
Update: The stadium will be built in Wyandotte County and will be surrounded by an entertainment district, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said. A new team headquarters and a practice facility will be built in Olathe.
New Chiefs stadium to be built in WyCo, with practice facility in Olathe
The stadium will be built in Wyandotte County and will be surrounded by an entertainment district, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said. A new team headquarters and a practice facility will be built in Olathe.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A Super Bowl seems like the main target, but if this actually tracks for 2031, could it be in the Women’s World Cup hosting mix?
Two goals in to the AFCON we’ve got a Goal of the Tournament candidate. El Kaabi with an unbelievable hit, twisting his body around to make contact with an overhead kick & make it 2-0
December 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Two goals in to the AFCON we’ve got a Goal of the Tournament candidate. El Kaabi with an unbelievable hit, twisting his body around to make contact with an overhead kick & make it 2-0
AFCON deserves so much better than beIN’s English coverage.
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
AFCON deserves so much better than beIN’s English coverage.
Turning off @fotmob.com alerts for our brave Guadeloupe side in the Coupe de France.
a man wearing a hat and a suit looks at the camera
ALT: a man wearing a hat and a suit looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Turning off @fotmob.com alerts for our brave Guadeloupe side in the Coupe de France.
During tonight’s league meeting in Guatemala, clubs discussed when players will be released for a Jan. 17 friendly for Los Chapines v. #CanMNT taking place on U.S. soil.
@dougmclachlan.bsky.social Camp Poutine possibilities
Mexico finalizing its non-FIFA date preparation matches. El Tri will travel to Panama & Bolivia in late January, then host Iceland in Queretaro on February 25.
December 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
During tonight’s league meeting in Guatemala, clubs discussed when players will be released for a Jan. 17 friendly for Los Chapines v. #CanMNT taking place on U.S. soil.
Institute goalpost technology.
December 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Institute goalpost technology.
They're upset about his pfp, but his cover photo is far more intriguing
December 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
They're upset about his pfp, but his cover photo is far more intriguing
When you hear your favorite Orlando CIty player is leaving the club.
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
When you hear your favorite Orlando CIty player is leaving the club.
Mexico finalizing its non-FIFA date preparation matches. El Tri will travel to Panama & Bolivia in late January, then host Iceland in Queretaro on February 25.
December 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Mexico finalizing its non-FIFA date preparation matches. El Tri will travel to Panama & Bolivia in late January, then host Iceland in Queretaro on February 25.
Leagues Cup returns from August 4-September 6!
It's the same format as 2025. Here are the club rankings, with all Liga MX clubs taking part & 18 MLS teams, by Supporters' Shield standings.
It's the same format as 2025. Here are the club rankings, with all Liga MX clubs taking part & 18 MLS teams, by Supporters' Shield standings.
December 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Leagues Cup returns from August 4-September 6!
It's the same format as 2025. Here are the club rankings, with all Liga MX clubs taking part & 18 MLS teams, by Supporters' Shield standings.
It's the same format as 2025. Here are the club rankings, with all Liga MX clubs taking part & 18 MLS teams, by Supporters' Shield standings.
Me to AI
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Me to AI
Toluca is the back-to-back Liga MX champion & now has more titles than all but one team.
Yet, no matter who won Sunday, the champion would be met with sneers from some corners of the Mexican fan base.
Explaining the 'grande' debate for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Yet, no matter who won Sunday, the champion would be met with sneers from some corners of the Mexican fan base.
Explaining the 'grande' debate for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Has Toluca staked a claim as one of Mexico's 'grandes' with its 12th Liga MX title?
El Tri star Alexis Vega returned from injury to help Toluca capture the Liga MX championship on Sunday, but the debate over whether the club ranks among Mexico's biggest and best supported teams is fa...
sports.yahoo.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Toluca is the back-to-back Liga MX champion & now has more titles than all but one team.
Yet, no matter who won Sunday, the champion would be met with sneers from some corners of the Mexican fan base.
Explaining the 'grande' debate for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Yet, no matter who won Sunday, the champion would be met with sneers from some corners of the Mexican fan base.
Explaining the 'grande' debate for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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Someone else was going to have to be Toluca's hero ... until Alexis Vega stepped up and did it again.
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Somehow, Alexis Vega is again the hero as Toluca defends Liga MX title
The Diablos Rojos are bicampones thanks to a returning Vega PLUS: CentAm playoffs in the Conca-catch-up!
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Someone else was going to have to be Toluca's hero ... until Alexis Vega stepped up and did it again.
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
Someone else was going to have to be Toluca's hero ... until Alexis Vega stepped up and did it again.
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Somehow, Alexis Vega is again the hero as Toluca defends Liga MX title
The Diablos Rojos are bicampones thanks to a returning Vega PLUS: CentAm playoffs in the Conca-catch-up!
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Someone else was going to have to be Toluca's hero ... until Alexis Vega stepped up and did it again.
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
😈 Toluca bicampones!
PLUS the Conca-catch-up including:
🇬🇹 More rocks than grass in Guatemala
🐶 A dog on the field goes wrong in Belize
🇸🇷 New Natio boss
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
Toluca has defended its title and is bicampeon! The Diablos Rojos win a 12-round penalty shootout to get past Tigres with Alexis Vega the hero!
They now have 12 titles all-time, tied for second most. What an achievement.
More tomorrow here: getconcacafed.substack.com
They now have 12 titles all-time, tied for second most. What an achievement.
More tomorrow here: getconcacafed.substack.com
Getting CONCACAFed | Jon Arnold | Substack
The good, the bad, and the weird and wild of soccer in the Concacaf region. Click to read Getting CONCACAFed, by Jon Arnold, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
getconcacafed.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Toluca has defended its title and is bicampeon! The Diablos Rojos win a 12-round penalty shootout to get past Tigres with Alexis Vega the hero!
They now have 12 titles all-time, tied for second most. What an achievement.
More tomorrow here: getconcacafed.substack.com
They now have 12 titles all-time, tied for second most. What an achievement.
More tomorrow here: getconcacafed.substack.com
Yes, sadly another win for my "Let's just go to penalties after 90" effort.
Yawn extra time
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Yes, sadly another win for my "Let's just go to penalties after 90" effort.
Toluca goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez dropped to the bench after his error in the first leg, while Alexis Vega appears in the squad as well for the first time in the Liguilla.
Gignac again starts for Tigres.
Gignac again starts for Tigres.
December 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Toluca goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez dropped to the bench after his error in the first leg, while Alexis Vega appears in the squad as well for the first time in the Liguilla.
Gignac again starts for Tigres.
Gignac again starts for Tigres.
Back from a long injury layoff, Lexi Missimo scores to put the Dallas Trinity up 1-0, then tosses a t-shirt to the crowd.
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Back from a long injury layoff, Lexi Missimo scores to put the Dallas Trinity up 1-0, then tosses a t-shirt to the crowd.
Matt Wells is arriving to coach the Colorado Rapids, with news breaking the day after a different Matt Wells was let go as K-State's offensive coordinator.
Amazing fodder for my college football/soccer in the Americas podcast, "¿Qué miras, Mike Bobo?"
Amazing fodder for my college football/soccer in the Americas podcast, "¿Qué miras, Mike Bobo?"
🟣🏴 BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will name Tottenham assistant Matt Wells their next head coach, per sources.
Wells, 37, is an assistant under Thomas Frank. Previously worked under Ange Postecoglu and Scott Parker.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Wells, 37, is an assistant under Thomas Frank. Previously worked under Ange Postecoglu and Scott Parker.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Sources: Rapids to tab Tottenham assistant as new manager
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Matt Wells is arriving to coach the Colorado Rapids, with news breaking the day after a different Matt Wells was let go as K-State's offensive coordinator.
Amazing fodder for my college football/soccer in the Americas podcast, "¿Qué miras, Mike Bobo?"
Amazing fodder for my college football/soccer in the Americas podcast, "¿Qué miras, Mike Bobo?"
Some thoughts ahead of the Liga MX final, the first leg of which is tonight with the second leg coming Sunday!
💪 Grande status?
👹 No Vega, yes party for Toluca?
👨🦳 Tigres getting old, but...
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
💪 Grande status?
👹 No Vega, yes party for Toluca?
👨🦳 Tigres getting old, but...
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
Liga MX Final Preview: Toluca, Tigres fighting for grande status despite absences, aging stars
No Vega, yes party for Toluca? Or another win for Gignac, Guzman and Co? Here are three thoughts!
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Some thoughts ahead of the Liga MX final, the first leg of which is tonight with the second leg coming Sunday!
💪 Grande status?
👹 No Vega, yes party for Toluca?
👨🦳 Tigres getting old, but...
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
💪 Grande status?
👹 No Vega, yes party for Toluca?
👨🦳 Tigres getting old, but...
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...
Chivas announces that Chicharito's second spell with the club has come to an end.
A risk for both after Chicharito's injury & the pressure for the player that simply did not pay off.
Will Chicharito return to the U.S.? Retire? Find another Mexican club? We don't know.
A risk for both after Chicharito's injury & the pressure for the player that simply did not pay off.
Will Chicharito return to the U.S.? Retire? Find another Mexican club? We don't know.
December 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Chivas announces that Chicharito's second spell with the club has come to an end.
A risk for both after Chicharito's injury & the pressure for the player that simply did not pay off.
Will Chicharito return to the U.S.? Retire? Find another Mexican club? We don't know.
A risk for both after Chicharito's injury & the pressure for the player that simply did not pay off.
Will Chicharito return to the U.S.? Retire? Find another Mexican club? We don't know.