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
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Mauricio Pochettino was unfamiliar with the USMNT/MLS player pool.
But many of us who follow the league were not.
But many of us who follow the league were not.
August 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Mauricio Pochettino was unfamiliar with the USMNT/MLS player pool.
But many of us who follow the league were not.
But many of us who follow the league were not.
Scenes from Guadalajara’s famed Estadio Jalisco from the weekend.
Modern stadiums are great, but there’s something pure and true about a relic.
Modern stadiums are great, but there’s something pure and true about a relic.
August 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Scenes from Guadalajara’s famed Estadio Jalisco from the weekend.
Modern stadiums are great, but there’s something pure and true about a relic.
Modern stadiums are great, but there’s something pure and true about a relic.
I spoke to Seattle Sounders winger Pedro De la Vega about the anatomy of a Puskás Award contender.
“The ball came to me so perfectly that I didn’t even hesitate.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
“The ball came to me so perfectly that I didn’t even hesitate.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
August 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I spoke to Seattle Sounders winger Pedro De la Vega about the anatomy of a Puskás Award contender.
“The ball came to me so perfectly that I didn’t even hesitate.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
“The ball came to me so perfectly that I didn’t even hesitate.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
New interview with World Cup champion Rodrigo de Paul on his move to Inter Miami/MLS, what drives him at this point of his career, admiring David Beckham. and celebrity in North America.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
August 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New interview with World Cup champion Rodrigo de Paul on his move to Inter Miami/MLS, what drives him at this point of his career, admiring David Beckham. and celebrity in North America.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
How does Luis Enrique keep PSG motivated to compete at this Club World Cup?
“We started our season on July 14 of last year. If we’re able to make the final that’s practically 364 days of work…You have to find special ways to motivate the players…”
“We started our season on July 14 of last year. If we’re able to make the final that’s practically 364 days of work…You have to find special ways to motivate the players…”
June 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
How does Luis Enrique keep PSG motivated to compete at this Club World Cup?
“We started our season on July 14 of last year. If we’re able to make the final that’s practically 364 days of work…You have to find special ways to motivate the players…”
“We started our season on July 14 of last year. If we’re able to make the final that’s practically 364 days of work…You have to find special ways to motivate the players…”
There were bad plays from every Atlanta United player last night but this one from Alexey Miranchuk sums up his time in MLS.
April 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
There were bad plays from every Atlanta United player last night but this one from Alexey Miranchuk sums up his time in MLS.
Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS for violating the hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy following the conclusion of Inter Miami’s match.
Details here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
Details here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
February 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS for violating the hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy following the conclusion of Inter Miami’s match.
Details here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
Details here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
Let’s check in on Inter Miami
February 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Let’s check in on Inter Miami
An expected reception for Miguel Almiron here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
February 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
An expected reception for Miguel Almiron here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath (great name) set to finalize $22M+ move to Atlanta United
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
February 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath (great name) set to finalize $22M+ move to Atlanta United
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
Real Betis and the Columbus Crew are close to finalizing a deal that would send Cucho Hernandez to the La Liga side.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
February 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Real Betis and the Columbus Crew are close to finalizing a deal that would send Cucho Hernandez to the La Liga side.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
Is Jhon Duran a cautionary tale or a proof of concept? Either way, MLS can celebrate Duran’s path to stardom. ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
February 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Is Jhon Duran a cautionary tale or a proof of concept? Either way, MLS can celebrate Duran’s path to stardom. ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
Miguel Almiron:
“I haven’t changed much. I’m still a young guy. I’m the same Miguel. I want to win, compete. I want the club to do well and to trust me.
I think now I have to work twice as hard to repay the fans and the club for their affection.”
“I haven’t changed much. I’m still a young guy. I’m the same Miguel. I want to win, compete. I want the club to do well and to trust me.
I think now I have to work twice as hard to repay the fans and the club for their affection.”
January 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Miguel Almiron:
“I haven’t changed much. I’m still a young guy. I’m the same Miguel. I want to win, compete. I want the club to do well and to trust me.
I think now I have to work twice as hard to repay the fans and the club for their affection.”
“I haven’t changed much. I’m still a young guy. I’m the same Miguel. I want to win, compete. I want the club to do well and to trust me.
I think now I have to work twice as hard to repay the fans and the club for their affection.”
MLS steps into the NFL’s territory with new Sunday Night Soccer games in 2025 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
January 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
MLS steps into the NFL’s territory with new Sunday Night Soccer games in 2025 ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
USMNT defeat Costa Rica 3-0 to end Mauricio Pochettino's first January camp. Diego Luna's effort on the night, an assist after suffering what appeared to be a broken nose, was detailed succinctly by Pochettino.
"I said ‘big balls.’ He showed great character.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
"I said ‘big balls.’ He showed great character.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
January 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
USMNT defeat Costa Rica 3-0 to end Mauricio Pochettino's first January camp. Diego Luna's effort on the night, an assist after suffering what appeared to be a broken nose, was detailed succinctly by Pochettino.
"I said ‘big balls.’ He showed great character.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
"I said ‘big balls.’ He showed great character.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
Neymar is one of football’s greats, a Brazilian legend and a generational talent.
But a move to MLS would be a failed signing for the league.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
But a move to MLS would be a failed signing for the league.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
January 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Neymar is one of football’s greats, a Brazilian legend and a generational talent.
But a move to MLS would be a failed signing for the league.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
But a move to MLS would be a failed signing for the league.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
James Rodriguez could’ve returned to Colombia ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Instead, he has landed in Mexico with Club León, spurning Atletico Junior 🇨🇴.
Did James burn another bridge or Liga MX flex its financial muscle?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
Instead, he has landed in Mexico with Club León, spurning Atletico Junior 🇨🇴.
Did James burn another bridge or Liga MX flex its financial muscle?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
January 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
James Rodriguez could’ve returned to Colombia ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Instead, he has landed in Mexico with Club León, spurning Atletico Junior 🇨🇴.
Did James burn another bridge or Liga MX flex its financial muscle?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
Instead, he has landed in Mexico with Club León, spurning Atletico Junior 🇨🇴.
Did James burn another bridge or Liga MX flex its financial muscle?
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
Atlanta United hires Ronny Deila as coach: How he can shape the club’s identity
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
December 20, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Atlanta United hires Ronny Deila as coach: How he can shape the club’s identity
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Chris Henderson hunts Atlanta United revival and promises ‘leaders’ as DPs
Henderson on whether he’ll have a stronger voice in ATL than he did at Inter Miami: “I think yes.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Henderson on whether he’ll have a stronger voice in ATL than he did at Inter Miami: “I think yes.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
December 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Chris Henderson hunts Atlanta United revival and promises ‘leaders’ as DPs
Henderson on whether he’ll have a stronger voice in ATL than he did at Inter Miami: “I think yes.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Henderson on whether he’ll have a stronger voice in ATL than he did at Inter Miami: “I think yes.”
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
The Galaxy have won their 6th MLS Cup title, a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
An exciting final. A club back from the dead.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
An exciting final. A club back from the dead.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
December 8, 2024 at 1:55 AM
The Galaxy have won their 6th MLS Cup title, a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
An exciting final. A club back from the dead.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
An exciting final. A club back from the dead.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
A guy who just “fought” a senior citizen for vibes is not a boxing superstar
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
A guy who just “fought” a senior citizen for vibes is not a boxing superstar
After one World Cup cycle, multiple regional trophies, and players throughout Europe, why are we still talking about this USMNT's lack of mentality?
Is it the generation or the culture?
NEW: How Mauricio Pochettino's Argentine heritage could bridge the gap.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Is it the generation or the culture?
NEW: How Mauricio Pochettino's Argentine heritage could bridge the gap.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
After one World Cup cycle, multiple regional trophies, and players throughout Europe, why are we still talking about this USMNT's lack of mentality?
Is it the generation or the culture?
NEW: How Mauricio Pochettino's Argentine heritage could bridge the gap.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Is it the generation or the culture?
NEW: How Mauricio Pochettino's Argentine heritage could bridge the gap.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Brad Guzan, 40, will play again for Atlanta United in 2025.
The club has exercised the option on his contract.
Garth Lagerwey: "Brad beat Miami."
The club has exercised the option on his contract.
Garth Lagerwey: "Brad beat Miami."
November 27, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Brad Guzan, 40, will play again for Atlanta United in 2025.
The club has exercised the option on his contract.
Garth Lagerwey: "Brad beat Miami."
The club has exercised the option on his contract.
Garth Lagerwey: "Brad beat Miami."