Jonathan Tannenwald
@jtannenwald.bsky.social
Chief soccer correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Catarina Macario told reporters in Orlando that she gave thanks for her health, having feared at some points in her ACL recovery that she might not get back to this point.
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
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I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Catarina Macario told reporters in Orlando that she gave thanks for her health, having feared at some points in her ACL recovery that she might not get back to this point.
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
Emma Hayes has named a total of 33 forwards and midfielders combined to #USWNT rosters since the Olympics.
We know some of the names who likely won't make the 2027 cut, but even getting close to the necessary number looks like it's going to be a brutal task.
We know some of the names who likely won't make the 2027 cut, but even getting close to the necessary number looks like it's going to be a brutal task.
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Emma Hayes has named a total of 33 forwards and midfielders combined to #USWNT rosters since the Olympics.
We know some of the names who likely won't make the 2027 cut, but even getting close to the necessary number looks like it's going to be a brutal task.
We know some of the names who likely won't make the 2027 cut, but even getting close to the necessary number looks like it's going to be a brutal task.
Naomi Girma is back in the #USWNT starting lineup tonight.
If it’s a 4-3-3 (and I’m not sure it is…)
Thompson Macario Moultrie
Lavelle
Hutton Coffey
Reale Girma Sonnett Fox
Dickey
If it’s a 4-3-3 (and I’m not sure it is…)
Thompson Macario Moultrie
Lavelle
Hutton Coffey
Reale Girma Sonnett Fox
Dickey
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Naomi Girma is back in the #USWNT starting lineup tonight.
If it’s a 4-3-3 (and I’m not sure it is…)
Thompson Macario Moultrie
Lavelle
Hutton Coffey
Reale Girma Sonnett Fox
Dickey
If it’s a 4-3-3 (and I’m not sure it is…)
Thompson Macario Moultrie
Lavelle
Hutton Coffey
Reale Girma Sonnett Fox
Dickey
Since I happen to be home on the day American soccer turns an eye toward East Capitol Street’s future, a little detour to pay respect:
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Since I happen to be home on the day American soccer turns an eye toward East Capitol Street’s future, a little detour to pay respect:
The bid book projects $4 million in revenue, and notably includes a chart of proposed ticket prices.
“We aim to ensure that all types of stakeholders have access to the tournament experience through tailored ticketing strategies designed to maximize value across both the group and knockout stages”
“We aim to ensure that all types of stakeholders have access to the tournament experience through tailored ticketing strategies designed to maximize value across both the group and knockout stages”
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The bid book projects $4 million in revenue, and notably includes a chart of proposed ticket prices.
“We aim to ensure that all types of stakeholders have access to the tournament experience through tailored ticketing strategies designed to maximize value across both the group and knockout stages”
“We aim to ensure that all types of stakeholders have access to the tournament experience through tailored ticketing strategies designed to maximize value across both the group and knockout stages”
“All other suitable cities are included below as part of the broader bid framework with the understanding that they will continue to be equally considered for the purposes of stadium selection in the future.”
inside.fifa.com/tournament-o...
inside.fifa.com/tournament-o...
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“All other suitable cities are included below as part of the broader bid framework with the understanding that they will continue to be equally considered for the purposes of stadium selection in the future.”
inside.fifa.com/tournament-o...
inside.fifa.com/tournament-o...
Mikael Uhre stands on the field alone, knowing he has played his last game for the club.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Mikael Uhre stands on the field alone, knowing he has played his last game for the club.
The building is legitimately full at kickoff.
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The building is legitimately full at kickoff.
That’s a big one.
The Glovis Sonic is headed from Philadelphia to Baltimore, where Lionel Messi will play next year.
Other details are still to be determined.
The Glovis Sonic is headed from Philadelphia to Baltimore, where Lionel Messi will play next year.
Other details are still to be determined.
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
That’s a big one.
The Glovis Sonic is headed from Philadelphia to Baltimore, where Lionel Messi will play next year.
Other details are still to be determined.
The Glovis Sonic is headed from Philadelphia to Baltimore, where Lionel Messi will play next year.
Other details are still to be determined.
The full lineups and benches for both teams:
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The full lineups and benches for both teams:
It’s a rare thing to arrive at Subaru Park when it’s already dark out.
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s a rare thing to arrive at Subaru Park when it’s already dark out.
Sunset on the way south. Heading toward what feels like it will be a long night.
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Sunset on the way south. Heading toward what feels like it will be a long night.
CBS has a camera at @watchpartyphl.bsky.social’s #NWSL championship viewing party, and it looks like there’s a very good crowd.
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
CBS has a camera at @watchpartyphl.bsky.social’s #NWSL championship viewing party, and it looks like there’s a very good crowd.
What Big 5 pods work? Reality limits the answer.
St. Joe's and La Salle can't be in the same pod since they're in the same conference.
It doesn't make sense to have Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple all on the same side.
That leaves only six possible combinations.
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St. Joe's and La Salle can't be in the same pod since they're in the same conference.
It doesn't make sense to have Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple all on the same side.
That leaves only six possible combinations.
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
What Big 5 pods work? Reality limits the answer.
St. Joe's and La Salle can't be in the same pod since they're in the same conference.
It doesn't make sense to have Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple all on the same side.
That leaves only six possible combinations.
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
St. Joe's and La Salle can't be in the same pod since they're in the same conference.
It doesn't make sense to have Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple all on the same side.
That leaves only six possible combinations.
www.inquirer.com/college-spor...
Saw them pose for a big group photo on the way out. Mentioned to a couple of them that I know you and they enjoyed that.
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Saw them pose for a big group photo on the way out. Mentioned to a couple of them that I know you and they enjoyed that.
A celebrity in the crowd: the 76ers’ Jared McCain, supporting his former Duke classmate TJ Power. He’s been gladly signing autographs and posing for photos all night.
The DAC Pack has a rollout for him:
“HEY JARED, COME MAKE A TIKTOK WITH THE DAC PACK”
The DAC Pack has a rollout for him:
“HEY JARED, COME MAKE A TIKTOK WITH THE DAC PACK”
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A celebrity in the crowd: the 76ers’ Jared McCain, supporting his former Duke classmate TJ Power. He’s been gladly signing autographs and posing for photos all night.
The DAC Pack has a rollout for him:
“HEY JARED, COME MAKE A TIKTOK WITH THE DAC PACK”
The DAC Pack has a rollout for him:
“HEY JARED, COME MAKE A TIKTOK WITH THE DAC PACK”
The Drexel students’ rollout:
“NOT SURPRISED YOUR STUDENTS DIDN’T SHOW UP. THEY DONT’T EVEN GO TO HOME GAMES”
Accurate for almost as long as I’ve been chronicling rollouts on social media at this point…
“NOT SURPRISED YOUR STUDENTS DIDN’T SHOW UP. THEY DONT’T EVEN GO TO HOME GAMES”
Accurate for almost as long as I’ve been chronicling rollouts on social media at this point…
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The Drexel students’ rollout:
“NOT SURPRISED YOUR STUDENTS DIDN’T SHOW UP. THEY DONT’T EVEN GO TO HOME GAMES”
Accurate for almost as long as I’ve been chronicling rollouts on social media at this point…
“NOT SURPRISED YOUR STUDENTS DIDN’T SHOW UP. THEY DONT’T EVEN GO TO HOME GAMES”
Accurate for almost as long as I’ve been chronicling rollouts on social media at this point…
Forgot to get the tipoff, but did just make the season’s first good pass back of a ball bouncing to press row.
Here’s an action shot from just now that also shows this is an elite jersey clash.
Here’s an action shot from just now that also shows this is an elite jersey clash.
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Forgot to get the tipoff, but did just make the season’s first good pass back of a ball bouncing to press row.
Here’s an action shot from just now that also shows this is an elite jersey clash.
Here’s an action shot from just now that also shows this is an elite jersey clash.
In the nominal Penn student section, there’s one guy in one of this year’s U.S. men’s national team anthem jackets, and one guy in a Barcelona jersey.
One step at a time for growing the game.
(At least the colors match.)
One step at a time for growing the game.
(At least the colors match.)
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In the nominal Penn student section, there’s one guy in one of this year’s U.S. men’s national team anthem jackets, and one guy in a Barcelona jersey.
One step at a time for growing the game.
(At least the colors match.)
One step at a time for growing the game.
(At least the colors match.)
Greetings from 34th and Market. Penn at Drexel tonight, with the Quakers a win from their first trip to the Big 5 men’s title game:
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Greetings from 34th and Market. Penn at Drexel tonight, with the Quakers a win from their first trip to the Big 5 men’s title game:
While the investigation into Ernst Tanner continues, the Union do have a playoff game on Sunday, and the team’s publicity bus is making its way around Center City.
An awkward juxtaposition, but it’s not like the playoffs stop because of the investigation.
An awkward juxtaposition, but it’s not like the playoffs stop because of the investigation.
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
While the investigation into Ernst Tanner continues, the Union do have a playoff game on Sunday, and the team’s publicity bus is making its way around Center City.
An awkward juxtaposition, but it’s not like the playoffs stop because of the investigation.
An awkward juxtaposition, but it’s not like the playoffs stop because of the investigation.
A stop in the office before heading down Market Street to Fox29 to be a guest on their soccer podcast at the top of the hour.
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A stop in the office before heading down Market Street to Fox29 to be a guest on their soccer podcast at the top of the hour.
Ernst Tanner’s representation just issued this statement to The Inquirer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ernst Tanner’s representation just issued this statement to The Inquirer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...