Tom Bogert
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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.”
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
Absolute, pure dominance from San Diego FC last night to eliminate Portland Timbers 4-0.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Absolute, pure dominance from San Diego FC last night to eliminate Portland Timbers 4-0.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
I know replay angles can be deceiving, but I'm not sure how this isn't offside? Guess it wasn't clear and obvious.
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I know replay angles can be deceiving, but I'm not sure how this isn't offside? Guess it wasn't clear and obvious.
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Absolutely pristine fall night in Charlotte for some playoff soccer.
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Absolutely pristine fall night in Charlotte for some playoff soccer.
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Sources: MLS Next Pro side AC Grand Rapids have named Darrius Barnes club president.
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Sources: MLS Next Pro side AC Grand Rapids have named Darrius Barnes club president.
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
Real Salt Lake announces roster update. Biggest news to me? Willy Agada's contract expires and is eligible for free agency.
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Real Salt Lake announces roster update. Biggest news to me? Willy Agada's contract expires and is eligible for free agency.
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
The New England Revolution officially name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The New England Revolution officially name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
Sources: Sources: Atlanta United finalizing a deal to name Tata Martino head coach.
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
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Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Sources: Sources: Atlanta United finalizing a deal to name Tata Martino head coach.
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
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Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
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Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, sporting director Kurt Schmid and assistant sporting director Tony Beltran have signed multiyear contract extensions
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, sporting director Kurt Schmid and assistant sporting director Tony Beltran have signed multiyear contract extensions
Sources: Chicago Fire finalizing deal to sign central midfielder Anton Salétros from AIK. Deal would be for January.
Salétros, 29, has made 229 apps for AIK.
Salétros, 29, has made 229 apps for AIK.
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Sources: Chicago Fire finalizing deal to sign central midfielder Anton Salétros from AIK. Deal would be for January.
Salétros, 29, has made 229 apps for AIK.
Salétros, 29, has made 229 apps for AIK.
The LA Galaxy's contract updates is a lot of continuity — 25 players under contract, 2 in negotiations. Shows belief that 2025 was an aberration, which I'd agree with.
Club in talks w/ Diego Fagundez about return + Botafogo for Nascimento
Analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Club in talks w/ Diego Fagundez about return + Botafogo for Nascimento
Analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The LA Galaxy's contract updates is a lot of continuity — 25 players under contract, 2 in negotiations. Shows belief that 2025 was an aberration, which I'd agree with.
Club in talks w/ Diego Fagundez about return + Botafogo for Nascimento
Analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Club in talks w/ Diego Fagundez about return + Botafogo for Nascimento
Analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Sources: The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas have mutually agreed to part ways.
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sources: The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas have mutually agreed to part ways.
BREAKING: Sandro Schwarz will not return as New York Red Bulls head coach in 2026. Jochen Schneider will not return as CSO, either.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
BREAKING: Sandro Schwarz will not return as New York Red Bulls head coach in 2026. Jochen Schneider will not return as CSO, either.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Sporting KC contract updates: New CSO David Lee absolutely clears the decks for a reloading.
SKC only have 12 (!!!) players under contract for 2026.
News/analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
SKC only have 12 (!!!) players under contract for 2026.
News/analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sporting KC contract updates: New CSO David Lee absolutely clears the decks for a reloading.
SKC only have 12 (!!!) players under contract for 2026.
News/analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
SKC only have 12 (!!!) players under contract for 2026.
News/analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Houston Dynamo latest team to announce contract updates.
It'll be a busy winter for Houston, typified by the club declining 10 options + 3 players out of contract.
Club have 19 players under contract. Could have two DP spots available. Room to work.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
It'll be a busy winter for Houston, typified by the club declining 10 options + 3 players out of contract.
Club have 19 players under contract. Could have two DP spots available. Room to work.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Houston Dynamo latest team to announce contract updates.
It'll be a busy winter for Houston, typified by the club declining 10 options + 3 players out of contract.
Club have 19 players under contract. Could have two DP spots available. Room to work.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
It'll be a busy winter for Houston, typified by the club declining 10 options + 3 players out of contract.
Club have 19 players under contract. Could have two DP spots available. Room to work.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
BREAKING: Atlanta United have fired head coach Ronny Deila, per sources.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING: Atlanta United have fired head coach Ronny Deila, per sources.
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The Western Conference playoff picture is set.
San Diego tops the Western Conference, Portland drops into the Wild Card match while Dallas and RSL make the playoffs.
San Diego tops the Western Conference, Portland drops into the Wild Card match while Dallas and RSL make the playoffs.
October 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Western Conference playoff picture is set.
San Diego tops the Western Conference, Portland drops into the Wild Card match while Dallas and RSL make the playoffs.
San Diego tops the Western Conference, Portland drops into the Wild Card match while Dallas and RSL make the playoffs.
BREAKING: Roman Bürki has signed a contract extension with St. Louis City.
Bürki's previous contract expired this winter. New deal is through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
Bürki's previous contract expired this winter. New deal is through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
October 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Roman Bürki has signed a contract extension with St. Louis City.
Bürki's previous contract expired this winter. New deal is through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
Bürki's previous contract expired this winter. New deal is through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
The Eastern Conference playoff picture is settled. It's an absolute buzzsaw.
Orlando is a 9th seed and going on the road in a wild card game on 53 points. Last season, that point total would have been a 4th seed. Wild.
Orlando is a 9th seed and going on the road in a wild card game on 53 points. Last season, that point total would have been a 4th seed. Wild.
October 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The Eastern Conference playoff picture is settled. It's an absolute buzzsaw.
Orlando is a 9th seed and going on the road in a wild card game on 53 points. Last season, that point total would have been a 4th seed. Wild.
Orlando is a 9th seed and going on the road in a wild card game on 53 points. Last season, that point total would have been a 4th seed. Wild.
Charlotte FC star man Wilfried Zaha picks up a second yellow off the ball to get sent off.
Just brutal, because now Zaha is suspended for the club's first Round One playoff match against NYCFC.
Just brutal, because now Zaha is suspended for the club's first Round One playoff match against NYCFC.
October 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Charlotte FC star man Wilfried Zaha picks up a second yellow off the ball to get sent off.
Just brutal, because now Zaha is suspended for the club's first Round One playoff match against NYCFC.
Just brutal, because now Zaha is suspended for the club's first Round One playoff match against NYCFC.
An incredible Decision Day race I didn't notice until reminded by Vikas in the @soccerwisehq.bsky.social discord:
D.C. United (29 total team goals in 33 matches) vs. Lionel Messi (26 individual goals in 27).
Coming down to the wire, folks. Messi has outside chance of chasing down D.C. United
D.C. United (29 total team goals in 33 matches) vs. Lionel Messi (26 individual goals in 27).
Coming down to the wire, folks. Messi has outside chance of chasing down D.C. United
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
An incredible Decision Day race I didn't notice until reminded by Vikas in the @soccerwisehq.bsky.social discord:
D.C. United (29 total team goals in 33 matches) vs. Lionel Messi (26 individual goals in 27).
Coming down to the wire, folks. Messi has outside chance of chasing down D.C. United
D.C. United (29 total team goals in 33 matches) vs. Lionel Messi (26 individual goals in 27).
Coming down to the wire, folks. Messi has outside chance of chasing down D.C. United
Mauricio Pochettino on forming a team:
“What type of characteristics you need? Good teammates, good people… who put the interests of the national team over your own interests. To see the behavior of when you’re playing well, when you’re not playing well. We take notes.”
“What type of characteristics you need? Good teammates, good people… who put the interests of the national team over your own interests. To see the behavior of when you’re playing well, when you’re not playing well. We take notes.”
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mauricio Pochettino on forming a team:
“What type of characteristics you need? Good teammates, good people… who put the interests of the national team over your own interests. To see the behavior of when you’re playing well, when you’re not playing well. We take notes.”
“What type of characteristics you need? Good teammates, good people… who put the interests of the national team over your own interests. To see the behavior of when you’re playing well, when you’re not playing well. We take notes.”