World of Concacaf Podcast
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Diving into international soccer around the world’s most ridiculous confederation: Concacaf.
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“What’s sad is playing at home and getting booed, hearing them shout ‘Vasco out,’ or yelling ‘p*to’ at the goalkeeper. Maybe that’s why they always take us to the United States.”
- Raul Jiménez
Wow. Damming words from the Mexico 9.
- Raul Jiménez
Wow. Damming words from the Mexico 9.
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
“What’s sad is playing at home and getting booed, hearing them shout ‘Vasco out,’ or yelling ‘p*to’ at the goalkeeper. Maybe that’s why they always take us to the United States.”
- Raul Jiménez
Wow. Damming words from the Mexico 9.
- Raul Jiménez
Wow. Damming words from the Mexico 9.
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The Jamaica Football Federation announces the grandstand at The Office is sold out for Tuesday's match v. Curacao.
That game will decide who tops Group B & secures qualification to the World Cup. Jamaica hoping for a big home-field advantage & asking fans to wear yellow.
That game will decide who tops Group B & secures qualification to the World Cup. Jamaica hoping for a big home-field advantage & asking fans to wear yellow.
November 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Jamaica Football Federation announces the grandstand at The Office is sold out for Tuesday's match v. Curacao.
That game will decide who tops Group B & secures qualification to the World Cup. Jamaica hoping for a big home-field advantage & asking fans to wear yellow.
That game will decide who tops Group B & secures qualification to the World Cup. Jamaica hoping for a big home-field advantage & asking fans to wear yellow.
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MLS owners are expected to vote Thursday on changing to a fall-spring calendar that syncs up with many top European leagues, according to multiple sources briefed on the agenda.
More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
MLS owners are expected to vote Thursday on changing to a fall-spring calendar that syncs up with many top European leagues, according to multiple sources briefed on the agenda.
More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Suriname's soccer history is, at times, surreal.
I went to Paramaribo to understand more about the shock 2026 World Cup hopeful & hear about how the current group thinks about the country's sporting past.
youtu.be/ga2ki7jJTLo
I went to Paramaribo to understand more about the shock 2026 World Cup hopeful & hear about how the current group thinks about the country's sporting past.
youtu.be/ga2ki7jJTLo
Suriname: The shock 2026 World Cup hopeful overcoming tragedy & finding identity
YouTube video by JonArnoldFC
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November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Suriname's soccer history is, at times, surreal.
I went to Paramaribo to understand more about the shock 2026 World Cup hopeful & hear about how the current group thinks about the country's sporting past.
youtu.be/ga2ki7jJTLo
I went to Paramaribo to understand more about the shock 2026 World Cup hopeful & hear about how the current group thinks about the country's sporting past.
youtu.be/ga2ki7jJTLo
🆕NEWSDESK: 4-NATION 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇯🇲🇨🇷 2031 WWC BID
Back from the dead for Halloween with the whole squad to talk WWC, WCQ and more!
Download: podcacaf.podbean.com
Spotify: spoti.fi/44o7oez
Apple: bit.ly/3SvN2vy
Back from the dead for Halloween with the whole squad to talk WWC, WCQ and more!
Download: podcacaf.podbean.com
Spotify: spoti.fi/44o7oez
Apple: bit.ly/3SvN2vy
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🆕NEWSDESK: 4-NATION 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇯🇲🇨🇷 2031 WWC BID
Back from the dead for Halloween with the whole squad to talk WWC, WCQ and more!
Download: podcacaf.podbean.com
Spotify: spoti.fi/44o7oez
Apple: bit.ly/3SvN2vy
Back from the dead for Halloween with the whole squad to talk WWC, WCQ and more!
Download: podcacaf.podbean.com
Spotify: spoti.fi/44o7oez
Apple: bit.ly/3SvN2vy
Spooky surprise on our Patreon rn 👻👻👻
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Spooky surprise on our Patreon rn 👻👻👻
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With the new cycle, it feels like we are never not having U-17 events, but the 2026 U-17 Men's Qualifiers draw took place this morning & here are the results.
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
With the new cycle, it feels like we are never not having U-17 events, but the 2026 U-17 Men's Qualifiers draw took place this morning & here are the results.
Few things more Concacaf than a halftime concert on the back of a pickup truck going around the track of a Caribbean stadium. 🎆🎆
October 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Few things more Concacaf than a halftime concert on the back of a pickup truck going around the track of a Caribbean stadium. 🎆🎆
CONCACAF IS BACK
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
CONCACAF IS BACK
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Some notable tidbits in here.
"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."
"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."
"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."
"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some notable tidbits in here.
"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."
"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."
"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."
"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."
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The Top Three go through!
And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!
🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-introduc...
And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!
🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-introduc...
3️⃣ Introducing The Top Three: La Selecta's strong start + more
How we'll look back on each matchday of World Cup qualification ... & a look ahead to Monday and Tuesday's big games.
getconcacafed.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Top Three go through!
And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!
🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-introduc...
And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!
🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-introduc...
Honduras gets a 0-0 draw with Haiti in Curacao, while Curacao gets a 0-0 draw with Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad.
Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying
Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying
September 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Honduras gets a 0-0 draw with Haiti in Curacao, while Curacao gets a 0-0 draw with Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad.
Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying
Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying
As “Jump” by Van Halen blasts through the speakers, Guatemala fans leave Estadio Cementos Progreso dejected as El Salvador snags three huge points on the road with a 1-0 victory #WCQ 🇸🇻
September 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
As “Jump” by Van Halen blasts through the speakers, Guatemala fans leave Estadio Cementos Progreso dejected as El Salvador snags three huge points on the road with a 1-0 victory #WCQ 🇸🇻
If you were watching the American football game, CBS Sports Network has the Guatemala-El Salvador match on right now
September 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
If you were watching the American football game, CBS Sports Network has the Guatemala-El Salvador match on right now
If you are not following Jon, you are missing the good stuff.
Bermuda has a population of 63,913 & a land mass just less than 21 sq miles. It likely will not make the 2026 World Cup
But, as its Canadian coach Michael Findlay told me, "The dream is alive until it’s not."
More on Concacaf's biggest remaining underdog getconcacafed.substack.com/p/tiny-bermu...
But, as its Canadian coach Michael Findlay told me, "The dream is alive until it’s not."
More on Concacaf's biggest remaining underdog getconcacafed.substack.com/p/tiny-bermu...
🇧🇲🇨🇦 Tiny Bermuda's Canadian leader keeps Gombey Warriors dreaming
Michael Findlay knows the odds are against Bermuda, but says it's worth hoping his team can shock the world.
getconcacafed.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If you are not following Jon, you are missing the good stuff.
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This is their shot. The final round of World Cup qualification beings tonight in the Concacaf region - and every team thinks this is their year.
From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...
From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...
5️⃣👀 What to watch for in September's World Cup qualification matches
From Suriname-Panama on Thursday to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, it's going to be a wild ride.
getconcacafed.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is their shot. The final round of World Cup qualification beings tonight in the Concacaf region - and every team thinks this is their year.
From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...
From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...
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And finally, we get to the best confederation, #Concacaf (word to @podcacaf.bsky.social). The #USMNT, #ElTri, and #CANMNT are obviously in, but 3-5 teams can join them from Central America and the Caribbean. Here's how #WCQ looks as we Dare to Volar.
www.sbnation.com/football-fre...
www.sbnation.com/football-fre...
Checking in on Concacaf World Cup qualifying
We examine the start of the final phase World Cup qualifying in our region.
www.sbnation.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
And finally, we get to the best confederation, #Concacaf (word to @podcacaf.bsky.social). The #USMNT, #ElTri, and #CANMNT are obviously in, but 3-5 teams can join them from Central America and the Caribbean. Here's how #WCQ looks as we Dare to Volar.
www.sbnation.com/football-fre...
www.sbnation.com/football-fre...
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Another entry for the 'great social graphic' contest from the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation, which posted last night that it had equipment thieves they on camera but could avoid escalation by simply returning the items.
They now have this vehicle back.
They now have this vehicle back.
September 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Another entry for the 'great social graphic' contest from the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation, which posted last night that it had equipment thieves they on camera but could avoid escalation by simply returning the items.
They now have this vehicle back.
They now have this vehicle back.
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INBOX: Paramount+ has secured the rights to Concacaf World Cup qualifying, with the decisive third round kicking off on Thursday.
Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.
Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.
September 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
INBOX: Paramount+ has secured the rights to Concacaf World Cup qualifying, with the decisive third round kicking off on Thursday.
Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.
Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.
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Jamaica was supposed to be the finished product when World Cup qualification started. Instead, we're asking the same questions as always.
ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/as-world-c...
ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/as-world-c...
🇯🇲 As World Cup qualification beings, Jamaica facing the same questions
Mason Greenwood, Leon Bailey & Andre Blake are among the absences. Can the Reggae Boyz win without them? PLUS: América rolls without fans, WCQs approach
getconcacafed.substack.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Jamaica was supposed to be the finished product when World Cup qualification started. Instead, we're asking the same questions as always.
ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/as-world-c...
ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/as-world-c...
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Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!
Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!
Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!
August 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!
Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!
Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!
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Puerto Rico has announced it will play a friendly against Argentina at Chicago's Soldier Field on October 13.
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Puerto Rico has announced it will play a friendly against Argentina at Chicago's Soldier Field on October 13.