Jonathan Tannenwald
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Sources: 2024 USL champion and Union Homegrown Matt Real is joining Hartford Athletic of the USL for the 2026 season.
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Sources: 2024 USL champion and Union Homegrown Matt Real is joining Hartford Athletic of the USL for the 2026 season.
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
Great piece, and great timing with the Packers on Fox tomorrow.
(Just stay away from linking Alex Freeman to Birmingham City...)
(Just stay away from linking Alex Freeman to Birmingham City...)
Alex Freeman starred for the #USMNT in its two November wins. His Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio loved every minute of it.
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
Alex Freeman has his Super Bowl-winning dad catching some World Cup fever.
U.S. men's national team player Alex Freeman has his Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio Freeman catching some World Cup fever ahead of next summer's big event.
www.foxsports.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Great piece, and great timing with the Packers on Fox tomorrow.
(Just stay away from linking Alex Freeman to Birmingham City...)
(Just stay away from linking Alex Freeman to Birmingham City...)
The @sonsofben.com on the video of a Union fan in the River End making an ICE-themed taunt toward NYCFC fans:
"At this time, we do not know the identity of the individual involved, and their actions do not reflect the values of our group or our supporters."
www.instagram.com/p/DRiQKxVAbz...
"At this time, we do not know the identity of the individual involved, and their actions do not reflect the values of our group or our supporters."
www.instagram.com/p/DRiQKxVAbz...
Sons of Ben on Instagram: "The Sons of Ben Board is aware of the video circulating from Sunday’s match. At this time, we do not know the identity of the individual involved, and their actions do not r...
The Sons of Ben Board addresses the recent video controversy, reaffirming their dedication to creating an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all fans. The team's core values prioritize diversity,...
www.instagram.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The @sonsofben.com on the video of a Union fan in the River End making an ICE-themed taunt toward NYCFC fans:
"At this time, we do not know the identity of the individual involved, and their actions do not reflect the values of our group or our supporters."
www.instagram.com/p/DRiQKxVAbz...
"At this time, we do not know the identity of the individual involved, and their actions do not reflect the values of our group or our supporters."
www.instagram.com/p/DRiQKxVAbz...
Los Angeles FC casts off David Ochoa and Ryan Raposo, among others, and says it's in talks with Hugo Lloris and Mathieu Choinière.
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Los Angeles FC casts off David Ochoa and Ryan Raposo, among others, and says it's in talks with Hugo Lloris and Mathieu Choinière.
As the saying used to go: Pay the man, Shirley.
How Arsenal haven't scored at least once in this half is increasingly a matter for the country's leading particle physicists and/or theologians.
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
As the saying used to go: Pay the man, Shirley.
As the Union announce end-of-year roster moves, they haven’t closed the door to Mikael Uhre yet
Plus details on the rest of the roster decisions, most of which were made (as far as I know) before Ernst Tanner was put on leave:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mikae... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Plus details on the rest of the roster decisions, most of which were made (as far as I know) before Ernst Tanner was put on leave:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mikae... via @phillysport.bsky.social
As the Union announces end-of-year roster moves, they haven’t closed the door to Mikael Uhre yet
The Union picked up Tai Baribo's 2026 contract options and both of Olwethu Makhanya's future options, and signed Indiana Vassilev to a new deal.
www.inquirer.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
As the Union announce end-of-year roster moves, they haven’t closed the door to Mikael Uhre yet
Plus details on the rest of the roster decisions, most of which were made (as far as I know) before Ernst Tanner was put on leave:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mikae... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Plus details on the rest of the roster decisions, most of which were made (as far as I know) before Ernst Tanner was put on leave:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/mikae... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
Rose Lavelle (1) at first didn't realize that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and (2) said her favorite show is Law & Order SVU.
Naomi Girma (R) is back on the USWNT after an injury. Just watched "Nobody Wants This."
The US plays Italy in a Friday friendly.
Naomi Girma (R) is back on the USWNT after an injury. Just watched "Nobody Wants This."
The US plays Italy in a Friday friendly.
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Rose Lavelle (1) at first didn't realize that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and (2) said her favorite show is Law & Order SVU.
Naomi Girma (R) is back on the USWNT after an injury. Just watched "Nobody Wants This."
The US plays Italy in a Friday friendly.
Naomi Girma (R) is back on the USWNT after an injury. Just watched "Nobody Wants This."
The US plays Italy in a Friday friendly.
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
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...
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
www.nytimes.com
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...
Had to write an email to the BBC website's customer service today. I assume they won't respond, and now I'm wondering whether I should just give it to @danielgraywriter.bsky.social to hand over the next time he's on air...
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Had to write an email to the BBC website's customer service today. I assume they won't respond, and now I'm wondering whether I should just give it to @danielgraywriter.bsky.social to hand over the next time he's on air...
Thanks to @sammorr.is, @jasen.bsky.social and @sprtswtr.bsky.social for their help in hustling this to life.
With just a few hours to go until the Union announce their end-of-year roster decisions, here’s your chance to have your say in @phillysport.bsky.social’s interactive Stay or Go feature:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
Which Union Players Should Stay or Go? Swipe and Decide.
Union’s playoff run ended early despite a successful season winning the Supporters’ Shield. How will the team reshape its roster and build on its forward momentum?
www.inquirer.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thanks to @sammorr.is, @jasen.bsky.social and @sprtswtr.bsky.social for their help in hustling this to life.
The Columbus Crew have cast off former Union midfielder Derrick Jones, and former Montréal winger Lassi Lappalainen.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Columbus Crew have cast off former Union midfielder Derrick Jones, and former Montréal winger Lassi Lappalainen.
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NWSL top local viewership markets for championship game on CBS platforms:
1) Washington, DC
2) Kansas City
3) Portland, OR
4) Tulsa
T5) Baltimore
T5) Buffalo
7) Albuquerque-Santa Fe
T9) New Orleans
T9) Hartford & New Haven
T9) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
T9) San Diego
1) Washington, DC
2) Kansas City
3) Portland, OR
4) Tulsa
T5) Baltimore
T5) Buffalo
7) Albuquerque-Santa Fe
T9) New Orleans
T9) Hartford & New Haven
T9) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
T9) San Diego
NWSL viewing record:
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
NWSL top local viewership markets for championship game on CBS platforms:
1) Washington, DC
2) Kansas City
3) Portland, OR
4) Tulsa
T5) Baltimore
T5) Buffalo
7) Albuquerque-Santa Fe
T9) New Orleans
T9) Hartford & New Haven
T9) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
T9) San Diego
1) Washington, DC
2) Kansas City
3) Portland, OR
4) Tulsa
T5) Baltimore
T5) Buffalo
7) Albuquerque-Santa Fe
T9) New Orleans
T9) Hartford & New Haven
T9) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
T9) San Diego
The Red Bulls have cast off Kyle Duncan.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Red Bulls have cast off Kyle Duncan.
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track instructs insolvency lawyers & restructuring firm to lead process to strike deal with vendors owed millions - letters warn companies must accept HALF of money owed or GST risks being put into bankruptcy. Athletes still only paid half of money owed.
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6837948/2025/11/26/grand-slam-track-michael-johnson-debts-bankruptcy/?source=emp_shared_article
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November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track instructs insolvency lawyers & restructuring firm to lead process to strike deal with vendors owed millions - letters warn companies must accept HALF of money owed or GST risks being put into bankruptcy. Athletes still only paid half of money owed.
t.co/4lojBMoFL2
t.co/4lojBMoFL2
The Union decided to pick up both of Olwethu Makhanya's contract option years at the same time, guaranteeing his contract through 2027.
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Union decided to pick up both of Olwethu Makhanya's contract option years at the same time, guaranteeing his contract through 2027.
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
With just a few hours to go until the Union announce their end-of-year roster decisions, here’s your chance to have your say in @phillysport.bsky.social’s interactive Stay or Go feature:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
Which Union Players Should Stay or Go? Swipe and Decide.
Union’s playoff run ended early despite a successful season winning the Supporters’ Shield. How will the team reshape its roster and build on its forward momentum?
www.inquirer.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
With just a few hours to go until the Union announce their end-of-year roster decisions, here’s your chance to have your say in @phillysport.bsky.social’s interactive Stay or Go feature:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
Sources: Portland Thorns fire coach Rob Gale
The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale, multiple sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The #NWSL championship game’s TV audience has finally topped 1 million viewers.
1.184 million, CBS says, also making it the most-watched NWSL game in league history.
1.184 million, CBS says, also making it the most-watched NWSL game in league history.
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The #NWSL championship game’s TV audience has finally topped 1 million viewers.
1.184 million, CBS says, also making it the most-watched NWSL game in league history.
1.184 million, CBS says, also making it the most-watched NWSL game in league history.
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
Maggie Doogan might be the best mid-major player in women’s college basketball. Here’s how the former Cardinal O’Hara star helped fuel Richmond’s rise to A-10 champ…and why she stayed at the school in this NIL era.
“You can’t fake anything with her.”
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
“You can’t fake anything with her.”
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
Coaching Richmond star Maggie Doogan can be ‘stressful’. Aaron Roussell wouldn’t have it any other way.
Since her days at Cardinal O'Hara, Doogan has been a basketball sponge. The senior "wouldn’t want to spend my last year anywhere else” after leading the Spiders' rise.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Maggie Doogan might be the best mid-major player in women’s college basketball. Here’s how the former Cardinal O’Hara star helped fuel Richmond’s rise to A-10 champ…and why she stayed at the school in this NIL era.
“You can’t fake anything with her.”
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
“You can’t fake anything with her.”
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
Reposted by Jonathan Tannenwald
Talk about competition for #USMNT roster spots: Weah (assist), McKennie (goal) and Tillman all performing well in Champions League today. Pulisic goal in the derby on the weekend. Weah and Tillman also scored this weekend.
This is what Pochettino wants to see.
This is what Pochettino wants to see.
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Talk about competition for #USMNT roster spots: Weah (assist), McKennie (goal) and Tillman all performing well in Champions League today. Pulisic goal in the derby on the weekend. Weah and Tillman also scored this weekend.
This is what Pochettino wants to see.
This is what Pochettino wants to see.
Bayer Leverkusen are exploiting Manchester City's weaknesses, but I'm not sure I'd want to be City's next opponent.
*checks the name of that opponent*
*checks the name of that opponent*
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Bayer Leverkusen are exploiting Manchester City's weaknesses, but I'm not sure I'd want to be City's next opponent.
*checks the name of that opponent*
*checks the name of that opponent*
