Tom Bogert
@tombogert.bsky.social
⚽️ MLS and USMNT Insider for The Athletic, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Soccerwise and more
USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino consistently asks his team to fight.
They fought on Saturday, to earn a win vs. Paraguay and not back down when an altercation broke out.
Matt Freese: "We’ll be sticking up for each other no matter the moment."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
They fought on Saturday, to earn a win vs. Paraguay and not back down when an altercation broke out.
Matt Freese: "We’ll be sticking up for each other no matter the moment."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
USMNT coach Pochettino laments ‘dangerous’ fight, lauds team spirit in Paraguay win
An injury-time scuffle broke out as the U.S. clinched another friendly victory leading up to the World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino consistently asks his team to fight.
They fought on Saturday, to earn a win vs. Paraguay and not back down when an altercation broke out.
Matt Freese: "We’ll be sticking up for each other no matter the moment."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
They fought on Saturday, to earn a win vs. Paraguay and not back down when an altercation broke out.
Matt Freese: "We’ll be sticking up for each other no matter the moment."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Massive coming together between Paraguay and USMNT near benches. Looked like punches thrown in multiple instances.
Referees still sorting out melee.
Referees still sorting out melee.
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Massive coming together between Paraguay and USMNT near benches. Looked like punches thrown in multiple instances.
Referees still sorting out melee.
Referees still sorting out melee.
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Maybe a team representing a distant land with a population of 6.4 million won't draw enough expat fans to outnumber #USMNT supporters for a home match in greater Philly, birthplace of liberty, right?
Ehhhhhh... don't be so sure
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Ehhhhhh... don't be so sure
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November 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Maybe a team representing a distant land with a population of 6.4 million won't draw enough expat fans to outnumber #USMNT supporters for a home match in greater Philly, birthplace of liberty, right?
Ehhhhhh... don't be so sure
🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾
Ehhhhhh... don't be so sure
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Unbelievable return to the USMNT for the first time since the summer of 2024 for Gio Reyna— He scores a header in the 4th minute.
Excellent assist by Max Arfsten.
Dream start for Gio.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Excellent assist by Max Arfsten.
Dream start for Gio.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
USMNT vs Paraguay live updates: Gio Reyna starts International friendly, team news, predictions
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Unbelievable return to the USMNT for the first time since the summer of 2024 for Gio Reyna— He scores a header in the 4th minute.
Excellent assist by Max Arfsten.
Dream start for Gio.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Excellent assist by Max Arfsten.
Dream start for Gio.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
NYCFC star Alonso Martinez suffered an injury on international duty with Costa Rica and sources fear it’s a torn ACL.
Martinez returning to NYC for tests to confirm.
Brutal blow for NYCFC, likely losing leading scorer ahead of conference semi
Martinez returning to NYC for tests to confirm.
Brutal blow for NYCFC, likely losing leading scorer ahead of conference semi
November 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NYCFC star Alonso Martinez suffered an injury on international duty with Costa Rica and sources fear it’s a torn ACL.
Martinez returning to NYC for tests to confirm.
Brutal blow for NYCFC, likely losing leading scorer ahead of conference semi
Martinez returning to NYC for tests to confirm.
Brutal blow for NYCFC, likely losing leading scorer ahead of conference semi
🇺🇸 Sources: Trinity Rodman could be playing final home game for Washington Spirit today in NWSL semifinal
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Trinity Rodman negotiations reach NWSL commissioner as English teams express interest in U.S. star
The 23-year-old will be a free agent this offseason.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Trinity Rodman could be playing final home game for Washington Spirit today in NWSL semifinal
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Rodman is out of contract in winter
- Several clubs abroad pushing hard
- Negotiating directly with NWSL but things not looking good
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
🇲🇽 Sources: CF Monterrey and Club America leading a number of Liga MX clubs who want to sign Chicago Fire attacker Brian Gutierrez this winter.
No offers yet, but expected soon. Serious interest.
Gutierrez, 22, just got Mexican passport. Would be domestic player in Liga MX & eligible for 🇲🇽 int'l
No offers yet, but expected soon. Serious interest.
Gutierrez, 22, just got Mexican passport. Would be domestic player in Liga MX & eligible for 🇲🇽 int'l
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🇲🇽 Sources: CF Monterrey and Club America leading a number of Liga MX clubs who want to sign Chicago Fire attacker Brian Gutierrez this winter.
No offers yet, but expected soon. Serious interest.
Gutierrez, 22, just got Mexican passport. Would be domestic player in Liga MX & eligible for 🇲🇽 int'l
No offers yet, but expected soon. Serious interest.
Gutierrez, 22, just got Mexican passport. Would be domestic player in Liga MX & eligible for 🇲🇽 int'l
FWIW: Still no official contact between Celtic and Columbus Crew, I'm told.
Wilfried Nancy is under contract and Crew would need to authorize anything + work out compensation if Nancy is to leave.
Not saying it can't or won't happen... just that it hasn't yet
Wilfried Nancy is under contract and Crew would need to authorize anything + work out compensation if Nancy is to leave.
Not saying it can't or won't happen... just that it hasn't yet
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy declines to comment on Celtic links, Crew future
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Crew manager Wilfried Nancy: 'Nothing to say' about Celtic links
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
FWIW: Still no official contact between Celtic and Columbus Crew, I'm told.
Wilfried Nancy is under contract and Crew would need to authorize anything + work out compensation if Nancy is to leave.
Not saying it can't or won't happen... just that it hasn't yet
Wilfried Nancy is under contract and Crew would need to authorize anything + work out compensation if Nancy is to leave.
Not saying it can't or won't happen... just that it hasn't yet
MLS plans to extend transfer windows a bit beyond when major European windows close after the schedule flips in summer of 2027.
MLS also has gotten green light from FIFA and Concacaf to include the three Canadian MLS teams as domestic, so all 30 MLS clubs will be aligned.
MLS also has gotten green light from FIFA and Concacaf to include the three Canadian MLS teams as domestic, so all 30 MLS clubs will be aligned.
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
MLS plans to extend transfer windows a bit beyond when major European windows close after the schedule flips in summer of 2027.
MLS also has gotten green light from FIFA and Concacaf to include the three Canadian MLS teams as domestic, so all 30 MLS clubs will be aligned.
MLS also has gotten green light from FIFA and Concacaf to include the three Canadian MLS teams as domestic, so all 30 MLS clubs will be aligned.
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Reposted by Tom Bogert
BREAKING: Timbers legend Diego Chara is officially coming back for year-16 with Portland. #RCTID
“Really happy talking about the future”
“Really happy talking about the future”
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
BREAKING: Timbers legend Diego Chara is officially coming back for year-16 with Portland. #RCTID
“Really happy talking about the future”
“Really happy talking about the future”
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BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy declines to comment on Celtic links, Crew future
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Crew manager Wilfried Nancy: 'Nothing to say' about Celtic links
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy declines to comment on Celtic links, Crew future
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Reposted by Tom Bogert
Wilfried Nancy on potential calendar flip:
“If they don’t do it, there is no logical thought behind the desire of MLS to become a really good league. Simple as that.
If you don’t make the change, you can talk & talk, but it’s impossible people overseas will take us seriously."
“If they don’t do it, there is no logical thought behind the desire of MLS to become a really good league. Simple as that.
If you don’t make the change, you can talk & talk, but it’s impossible people overseas will take us seriously."
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Wilfried Nancy on potential calendar flip:
“If they don’t do it, there is no logical thought behind the desire of MLS to become a really good league. Simple as that.
If you don’t make the change, you can talk & talk, but it’s impossible people overseas will take us seriously."
“If they don’t do it, there is no logical thought behind the desire of MLS to become a really good league. Simple as that.
If you don’t make the change, you can talk & talk, but it’s impossible people overseas will take us seriously."
Wilfried Nancy wants the playoff format to change. Didn't seem to enjoy best of three round one:
“First of all, congrats to Cincinnati. But over three games, how many goals did we score? Five goals? How many did Cincy score? Three goals.
We won 5-3, but we are out?”
“First of all, congrats to Cincinnati. But over three games, how many goals did we score? Five goals? How many did Cincy score? Three goals.
We won 5-3, but we are out?”
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Wilfried Nancy wants the playoff format to change. Didn't seem to enjoy best of three round one:
“First of all, congrats to Cincinnati. But over three games, how many goals did we score? Five goals? How many did Cincy score? Three goals.
We won 5-3, but we are out?”
“First of all, congrats to Cincinnati. But over three games, how many goals did we score? Five goals? How many did Cincy score? Three goals.
We won 5-3, but we are out?”
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy, when asked about rumors linking him with Celtic job and if he would be the Crew coach in 2026:
“I'm not here to talk about myself. I have nothing to say about any kind of reports.”
“I'm not here to talk about myself. I have nothing to say about any kind of reports.”
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy, when asked about rumors linking him with Celtic job and if he would be the Crew coach in 2026:
“I'm not here to talk about myself. I have nothing to say about any kind of reports.”
“I'm not here to talk about myself. I have nothing to say about any kind of reports.”
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Jesús Pérez likes being “2 or 3 yards behind the coach." The difference in pressure is massive. But don't let that fool you. Pérez is Poch's right hand man.
"In the shadow of (a) big manager, there (are) always big assistants. And Jesús is one of them," Lloris said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
"In the shadow of (a) big manager, there (are) always big assistants. And Jesús is one of them," Lloris said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Jesús Pérez: Mauricio Pochettino’s right-hand man and the USMNT’s eyes and ears
Pochettino's trusted assistant has been by his side for years, and he has a critical role to play as the USMNT preps for the World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Jesús Pérez likes being “2 or 3 yards behind the coach." The difference in pressure is massive. But don't let that fool you. Pérez is Poch's right hand man.
"In the shadow of (a) big manager, there (are) always big assistants. And Jesús is one of them," Lloris said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
"In the shadow of (a) big manager, there (are) always big assistants. And Jesús is one of them," Lloris said.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Reposted by Tom Bogert
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...
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: SJ star Espinoza becomes free agent after option expires
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Earthquakes star Espinoza becomes free agent after option expires: Sources
The 30-year-old playmaker will be one of the most sought-after names in MLS free agency this winter
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🇦🇷 Sources: San Jose Earthquakes star Cristian Espinoza is a free agent, as club didn't pick up his 2026 option before contract's deadline passed.
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Quakes made a new contract offer to Espinoza, who prefers to stay in MLS but is open abroad too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Club legend Walker Zimmerman will depart Nashville SC this winter when his contract expires, per sources.
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: USMNT's Zimmerman to leave Nashville SC, become free agent
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Club legend Walker Zimmerman will depart Nashville SC this winter when his contract expires, per sources.
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
There is ZERO truth in rumors linking James Rodriguez with Orlando City, I'm told.
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There is ZERO truth in rumors linking James Rodriguez with Orlando City, I'm told.
🇺🇸 Sources: RB Leipzig will welcome several talented New York Red Bulls & USYNT players for training during November int'l break.
Midfielder Adri Mehmeti (16) is headed now after winning MLSNP Cup
Forward Julian Hall (17) and GK Aidan Stokes (17) will join after U-17 World Cup
Midfielder Adri Mehmeti (16) is headed now after winning MLSNP Cup
Forward Julian Hall (17) and GK Aidan Stokes (17) will join after U-17 World Cup
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: RB Leipzig will welcome several talented New York Red Bulls & USYNT players for training during November int'l break.
Midfielder Adri Mehmeti (16) is headed now after winning MLSNP Cup
Forward Julian Hall (17) and GK Aidan Stokes (17) will join after U-17 World Cup
Midfielder Adri Mehmeti (16) is headed now after winning MLSNP Cup
Forward Julian Hall (17) and GK Aidan Stokes (17) will join after U-17 World Cup