Seth Vertelney
@svertelney.bsky.social
Soccer editor, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com. Gopher.
Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's reserves.
Norwich City demotes Josh Sargent to reserves amid transfer saga
Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's reserve side as the American striker's transfer stand-off continues.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's reserves.
the thing I was afraid might happen to Benjamin Cremaschi at Parma is, in fact, happening
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
the thing I was afraid might happen to Benjamin Cremaschi at Parma is, in fact, happening
from the State Dept.
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
from the State Dept.
The U.S. State Department is freezing visa processing indefinitely for 75 countries, but this is for immigrant visas only. World Cup travel won't be affected.
January 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The U.S. State Department is freezing visa processing indefinitely for 75 countries, but this is for immigrant visas only. World Cup travel won't be affected.
coming back to finally serve that suspension for spitting on a ref. respect.
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
coming back to finally serve that suspension for spitting on a ref. respect.
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🇩🇪 BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes are nearing a deal to sign forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, per sources.
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
San Jose Earthquakes nearing deal to sign Timo Werner from Leipzig: Sources
The German forward is out of favor at RB Leipzig and is seeking a fresh start in MLS
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January 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
🇩🇪 BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes are nearing a deal to sign forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, per sources.
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Ricardo Pepi broke his arm, but two more USMNT players were back on the pitch this weekend. so it goes.
Americans Abroad Five: Injury pendulum swings both ways for USMNT
Injuries are always a fact of life for Americans Abroad, but players' health becomes increasingly important as a World Cup approaches.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Ricardo Pepi broke his arm, but two more USMNT players were back on the pitch this weekend. so it goes.
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Some big USWNT news: Lindsey Heaps returning to the NWSL. Our @svertelney.bsky.social talks to her about signing with Denver Summit.
Lindsey Heaps comes home: USWNT captain signs with Denver Summit FC
NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC has made a major statement ahead of its inaugural season, signing USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Some big USWNT news: Lindsey Heaps returning to the NWSL. Our @svertelney.bsky.social talks to her about signing with Denver Summit.
NEWS: Lindsey Heaps is coming home.
I spoke with the USWNT captain about joining her hometown team, NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC.
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I spoke with the USWNT captain about joining her hometown team, NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
NEWS: Lindsey Heaps is coming home.
I spoke with the USWNT captain about joining her hometown team, NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
I spoke with the USWNT captain about joining her hometown team, NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
PSV says Pepi is looking at two months out
January 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
PSV says Pepi is looking at two months out
story has been updated with Peter Bosz confirming Pepi broke his arm and is having surgery.
"We'll be without him for a while," Bosz said.
"We'll be without him for a while," Bosz said.
USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi suffers gruesome arm injury with PSV
Ricardo Pepi appeared to suffer a serious arm injury while scoring a goal for PSV on Saturday.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
story has been updated with Peter Bosz confirming Pepi broke his arm and is having surgery.
"We'll be without him for a while," Bosz said.
"We'll be without him for a while," Bosz said.
this looked pretty bad
USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi suffers gruesome arm injury with PSV
Ricardo Pepi appeared to suffer a serious arm injury while scoring a goal for PSV on Saturday.
www.usatoday.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
this looked pretty bad
as a U of Minnesota alum I have resigned myself to having above average be a reasonable goal with an actual Good Season hopefully mixed in every 5-10 years. And now Indiana, the worst team in the Big 10, hires a good coach and they just instantly...win every game?? Is this witchcraft???
January 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
as a U of Minnesota alum I have resigned myself to having above average be a reasonable goal with an actual Good Season hopefully mixed in every 5-10 years. And now Indiana, the worst team in the Big 10, hires a good coach and they just instantly...win every game?? Is this witchcraft???
Emma Hayes had some interesting things to say yesterday on the NWSL's high impact player rule
USWNT coach Emma Hayes gives telling answer on NWSL High Impact Player rule
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said she wasn't consulted before the NWSL announced its new High-Impact Player rule last month.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Emma Hayes had some interesting things to say yesterday on the NWSL's high impact player rule
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Exclusive: According to @sport.theguardian.com sources, Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Exclusive: According to @sport.theguardian.com sources, Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Emma Hayes said the NWSL didn't contact her before introducing the High Impact Player rule. USWNT minutes are one of the criteria to be considered a HIP.
January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Emma Hayes said the NWSL didn't contact her before introducing the High Impact Player rule. USWNT minutes are one of the criteria to be considered a HIP.
we got ourselves a USWNT squad, which includes Trinity Rodman (unattached)
USWNT January roster: Three thoughts as Trinity Rodman returns in 2026
U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for the team's January friendlies against Paraguay and Chile.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
we got ourselves a USWNT squad, which includes Trinity Rodman (unattached)
there are very few people that make me think that actually, maybe I don't know very much about soccer and Jason is high on that list.
He helped make PSW what it is/was. There are few better/funnier/smarter soccer thinkers and I couldn't be happier for him to get this new gig.
He helped make PSW what it is/was. There are few better/funnier/smarter soccer thinkers and I couldn't be happier for him to get this new gig.
It's Personal News Notes App post time.
(ok actually it was time weeks ago, but it is still also time now)
(ok actually it was time weeks ago, but it is still also time now)
January 6, 2026 at 8:58 PM
there are very few people that make me think that actually, maybe I don't know very much about soccer and Jason is high on that list.
He helped make PSW what it is/was. There are few better/funnier/smarter soccer thinkers and I couldn't be happier for him to get this new gig.
He helped make PSW what it is/was. There are few better/funnier/smarter soccer thinkers and I couldn't be happier for him to get this new gig.
so this means I'm now the soccer editor at USA Today Sports. I even changed my bio and everything!
January 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
so this means I'm now the soccer editor at USA Today Sports. I even changed my bio and everything!
SOME NEWS: Pro Soccer Wire is dead — long live Pro Soccer Wire.
but also: Pro Soccer Wire isn't really dead! It's just been relocated to USA Today Sports. The name is gone but PSW (and I) will continue. This is good news for us and for YOU, as it means our coverage will expand. More on that soon!
but also: Pro Soccer Wire isn't really dead! It's just been relocated to USA Today Sports. The name is gone but PSW (and I) will continue. This is good news for us and for YOU, as it means our coverage will expand. More on that soon!
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
SOME NEWS: Pro Soccer Wire is dead — long live Pro Soccer Wire.
but also: Pro Soccer Wire isn't really dead! It's just been relocated to USA Today Sports. The name is gone but PSW (and I) will continue. This is good news for us and for YOU, as it means our coverage will expand. More on that soon!
but also: Pro Soccer Wire isn't really dead! It's just been relocated to USA Today Sports. The name is gone but PSW (and I) will continue. This is good news for us and for YOU, as it means our coverage will expand. More on that soon!
This week we are talking Brendo, Weston, the NewJersification of La Liga and more
Americans Abroad Five: Brenden Aaronson helps extend Leeds' unbeaten streak
Things appear to be changing for the better at Leeds for U.S. men's national team attacker Brenden Aaronson, who tops the Americans Abroad Five.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
This week we are talking Brendo, Weston, the NewJersification of La Liga and more
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Another departure from Dortmund this month:
Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.
Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.
January 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Another departure from Dortmund this month:
Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.
Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.
Reposted by Seth Vertelney
Brenden Aaronson's opener was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha just 3 minutes later as the two clubs split the points
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Brenden Aaronson's opener was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha just 3 minutes later as the two clubs split the points