I know this thing has hands, but there is no way this could curse Cruz Azul any more than it already was cursed.

Jonathan Tannenwald@jtannenwald.bsky.social · 4h ago

It was almost certainly a Photoshop job (or worse), but did Cruz Azul invoke the Rocky statue curse? @sprtswtr.bsky.social ponders: www.inquirer.com/soccer/cruz-... via @phillysport.bsky.social

They just showed Gianni on the Malawi-Zambia WAFCON broadcast and the announcer almost choked on his tongue trying to figure out what to say

Breaking soccer media news: Ken Fadner, the publisher of Soccer America for the last 20 years, announces that he is retiring and putting the title up for sale. "I will be entertaining offers for the Soccer America publications, website and trademark," he says in a letter to subscribers.

now that Poch is in this for the long haul, it's time for some crootin

The dual nationals USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino should target in second cycle

Mauricio Pochettino is in it for the long haul now, and the USMNT coach needs to be all-in on the recruitment trail.

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“And…wait where did Nahuel get that Book of Mormon?!”

Haiti-Costa Rica in penalties on FS2/TUDN to decide a place in the U-20 World Cup.

Convinced the new MLS games from @johnspacemuller.com & @americansocceranalysis.com are just psy-ops to get me to remember and respect Rudy Camacho.

There wouldn't have been a dry eye in the house if he'd done "DNA (More Than a Game)"

Christopher Hale@christopherjhale.bsky.social · yesterday

Pope Leo XIV was visibly tearing up as Andrea Bocelli sang “Amazing Grace,” joined by a choir of 160 children drawn from war-ravaged countries around the world. The moment came this past week at the Concert for Peace at Castel Gandolfo.

Can confirm this ratio based on my own inbox

Josh Sternberg@joshsternberg.com · 3d ago

There are 7 PR people for every journalist in the US. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Forgot to tell y’all I am now the GM of a hotel in Louisiana.

SickosFC@sickosfc.bsky.social · 4d ago

Currently in a hotel in Louisiana and the only game I can get on the TV (not my phone apps) is the CONCACAF Men’s Under 20 Championship game between Honduras and Panama.

“Concacaf would also like to acknowledge and commend the role of the media in bringing this issue out of the shadows and into the light.” Nod to the press seems v intentional after Infantino’s anti-media comments on IG.

Jonathan Tannenwald@jtannenwald.bsky.social · 4d ago

Concacaf drops a hammer on Gianni Infantino: "This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behaviour. A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative." www.concacaf.com/news/concaca...

FFE 🕊️🙏 July 28, 2026-July 31, 2026

Dan Orlowitz@aishiterutokyo.bsky.social · 5d ago

Infantino knows he’s cooked.

Each weekend I take a look at the three BEST matchups of the Liga MX weekend & let you know when, where & why to watch! www.instagram.com/p/Dbb0tE5vu2o/

Jon Arnold on Instagram: "Liga MX returns with Toluca and Necaxa squaring off Sunday, Cruz Azul looking to show it is top dog in Mexico City & more from Jornada 3. #ligamx #cruzazul #toluca #nexaxa #...

52 likes, 7 comments - jonarnoldfc on July 30, 2026: "Liga MX returns with Toluca and Necaxa squaring off Sunday, Cruz Azul looking to show it is top dog in Mexico City & more from Jornada 3. #ligamx...

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Thanks for Jason for having me on last night. We discussed so much about the future of MLS and how we both see it (and my misery as a Cowboys fan)

Jason Davis@davisjason.bsky.social · 6d ago

There's a new episode of The Best Soccer Show out. I talked out my thoughts on Pochettino's (likely?) return as USMNT coach and @armankafai.bsky.social joined to dive into the shakeup of MLS spending rules. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0yVZ... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Haiti will play its home Concacaf Nations League matches at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. During political unrest Les Grenadiers have called Curacao, T&T, the DR & other Caribbean islands home.

The Copa Sudamericana is magic.

I'm against Infantino's effort, so I'm glad it's not coming together - but I can't understand why he pushed this timeline. Like, what was the rush? Why the deadline? Was it the exuberance of the 2026 World Cup success? Now, there's time to wrangle an opposition candidate ahead of March 2027

Here's Concacaf's statement after its member associations met to discuss Infantino's "FIFA Forward" proposal. www.concacaf.com/competitions...

The American Outlaws implore @ussoccer.com to reject the FIFA Forward proposal. Stand up to this gross overreach of greed. Protect our sport from those who think they can own it. #USMNT  #USWNT #FIFA #WorldCup #fansfirst

Mexico announces three matches of the four it will play this fall: A trio of South American opponents that includes a first trip to Baltimore.

Perhaps the “only Europe can save us!!!” takes were a bit…knee-jerk

Ben Jacobs@jacobsben.bsky.social · 7d ago

UEFA in talks to put forward a candidate to rival Gianni Infantino at the FIFA presidential election, as exclusively revealed. Nasser Al-Khelaifi has significant support. Those close to Al-Khelaifi insist he has no aspirations to stand, nor give up his roles at PSG and beIN Sports.

Upwards of 200,00 people may have lost their jobs today; or will in the upcoming days. There is a palpable sense of fear among the Haitian community right now. They need your support.

Heba Gowayed هبة جويد@hebagowayed.bsky.social · last wk.

My Haitian friend was just fired from his job. "They said I don't have a legal status now." This is likely happening to hundreds of thousands of people across this country today. Sick.

It’s a Henk for Henk replacement in Suriname as Henk Fraser takes over for Henk ten Cate as men’s national team manager. Fraser assisted Stanley Menzo & got a lot of credit for the push to the playoff in World Cup qualification.

Liga MX All-Stars need Charly making the shirts again.

As the Central American Cup begins tonight, Concacaf announces a deal with CBS Sports to stream every match of the Concacaf Champions Cup, the Central American Cup & the Caribbean Cup through 2030 on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Guido Pizarro is stepping aside as Tigres manager after a loss to Tijuana & a draw with Atlético San Luis to start the season - though the former Tigres midfielder says the decision is not because of results. This only adds to the transition the club is going through, with new leaders & new players

The National Soccer Hall of Fame announces the newcomers on this year's ballot, including Michael Bradley, Julie Ertz, Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe. Those of us who vote have been warning the Hall for a long time about the significance of this year, and that we've got to expand the election class.

Yet to retire but without willing suitors in Liga MX or MLS, joining up with the ambitious project here in Dallas makes a lot of sense for Chicharito - for off-field reasons as much as on-field.

John Morrissey@usltactics.com · last wk.

Chicharito to the USL was not on my bingo card!