Pardeep Cattry
@pcattry.bsky.social
soccer writer, CBS Sports | "If you haven't caught any of her writing ... I don't know what you're doing with your life" - Jimmy Conrad | New Yorker | she/her/hers
@pcattry.bsky.social pegs Berman on FIFA. "We wholeheartedly support the position that U.S. Soccer and Concacaf took as it relates to not being supportive of that proposal [to privatize the World Cup], and are pleased that it was withdrawn." Says she wants to talk with USSF's board about the rest.
#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman is about to deliver her midseason press conference, which began with all of us watching a scene from the new season of Ted Lasso that was shot at the Kansas City Current’s stadium
NEW: US Soccer CEO JT Batson said he's "looking forward" to discussions around the future of FIFA's presidency, which will be a topic of conversation at the federation's board meeting in September plus, Batson talks Mauricio Pochettino's #USMNT return www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson 'looking forward' to discussions around FIFA presidency
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing scrutiny after announcing and then abandoning plans to privatize the World Cup, which may jeopardize his re-election campaign
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thanks Don, Larry will take it from here (and by that, I mean incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg is thinking about changing up the roster rules and competition format!) www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg teases changes to roster rules, competition format in first remarks
Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will succeed Don Garber in the role on New Year's Day
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thanks Don, Larry will take it from here (and by that, I mean incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg is thinking about changing up the roster rules and competition format!) www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg teases changes to roster rules, competition format in first remarks
Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will succeed Don Garber in the role on New Year's Day
cbssports.com
NEW: US Soccer CEO JT Batson said he's "looking forward" to discussions around the future of FIFA's presidency, which will be a topic of conversation at the federation's board meeting in September plus, Batson talks Mauricio Pochettino's #USMNT return www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson 'looking forward' to discussions around FIFA presidency
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing scrutiny after announcing and then abandoning plans to privatize the World Cup, which may jeopardize his re-election campaign
cbssports.com
live from New York, it’s MLS’ press conference introducing Larry Berg as the incoming commissioner he’s joined by current commissioner Don Garber and the co-chairs of the succession committee, Jimmy Haslam and Bennett Rosenthal
long live MLS’ chaotic tendencies (I say this unironically)
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 2d ago💣🇲🇽 BREAKING: LA Galaxy in advanced talks to sign Mexican winger Chucky Lozano from San Diego on loan, per sources - Not done but trending well - Likely DP, but SD holding some salary - SD gave permission for Galaxy to negotiate w/ Chucky w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
SCOOP: Larry Berg will be the next MLS commissioner. More coming at @sportico.bsky.social via me and Scott Soshnick 👇
Caster Semenya, Brittney Griner, the list goes on and on. It's usually just racism.
Lauren Theisen@laurentheisen.bsky.social · 3d agoImane Khelif, Barbra Banda, now the Cunningham circus - it's kind of amazing how many "trans women in sports" controversies don't actually involve a single trans woman
talking Mauricio Pochettino's new deal with the #USMNT on @cbssports.bsky.social HQ near the top of the hour! in the meantime, here's an updated piece on how things have fared so far for Pochettino and what's next ahead of the 2030 World Cup www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT head coach with new deal through the 2030 World Cup
Pochettino originally took the job in Sept. 2024 with a focus on leading the team at this summer's World Cup on home soil
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it's official: Mauricio Pochettino is back with the #USMNT, signing a new deal through the 2030 World Cup - and picking up a new advisory role along the way www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT head coach with new deal through the 2030 World Cup
Pochettino originally took the job in Sept. 2024 with a focus on leading the team at this summer's World Cup on home soil
cbssports.com
All-timer of an anthem performance at the first WPBL game last night. Never heard anything like it. Just when you think you’ve figured out what type of Bad Anthem Performance you’re watching she switches it up
Théo@tlpavlich.gay · 4d agoOkay I went back and recorded the WPBL anthem. I haven't seen a clip of it yet and....it needs to never be forgotten.
…I think the Trump curse finally came for Gianni Infantino www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
FIFA scraps controversial World Cup plan: Gianni Infantino no longer seeking $20 billion investment
Amid intense pressure from all corners of the world and sport, the FIFA chief has called an end to a plan that seemed destined to alter the game in ways never seen before
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can confrim because I think this was one of the very first edits Mike gave me after I started this job
Mike Goodman@themlg.bsky.social · 5d agoSay it with me…. Begs the question.
In a week of incendiary statements, this from Kevin Lamour, who at least for tonight remains FIFA COO, is incredibly damning in that it is from an insider that goes beyond this one scheme and is an assassination in a few hundred words of the FIFA president as a leader of global football.
just in from Gotham FC: Emily Sonnett is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in her left knee no further updates on recovery timeline but that will very likely, at the very least, keep her out of the #USWNT's World Cup qualifiers in November
The AFC now. "Football should never have been placed in such a position." "The AFC believes this moment must become a catalyst for strengthening institutional reform." "The FIFA World Cup, and the game itself, belong to the entire global football family." More👇 www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_...
AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF to protect the FIFA World Cup
The AFC believes that the proposed FFE cannot realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward.
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Pardeep Cattry@pcattry.bsky.social · 6d agoFIFA issues a new, oddly-timed and, quite honestly, strange statement on FFE they reiterate the proposal but are clearly more defensive about it, as evidenced by the bullet points “respect[ing] feedback” and how “the media disrupted planned consultation process” inside.fifa.com/organisation...
FIFA issues a new, oddly-timed and, quite honestly, strange statement on FFE they reiterate the proposal but are clearly more defensive about it, as evidenced by the bullet points “respect[ing] feedback” and how “the media disrupted planned consultation process” inside.fifa.com/organisation...
NEW: Concacaf joins UEFA in rejecting FFE, instead imploring FIFA to find ways to increase funding for FIFA Forward through its current means and asking that "any matter follows the proper governance processes" in future full statement: www.concacaf.com/competitions...
UEFA boycott feels like a natural and opposite reaction to the FFE news but comes with fascinating implications for the women's game - next FIFA competition is U-20 Women's World Cup (begins Sept 5) - WCQ resumes in Oct with Women's World Cup boycott potentially looming over the matches
What is in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a reference to more than doubling the number of global tournaments held each year, from 200 to 450 What is not in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a single reference to women's football
Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game
Fifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights clearly states that their plans for financial growth will be achieved by staging more tournaments, havin...
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This is kind of the lie of the salary cap as one of the last remaining parity measures. The cap isn’t helping Louisville and without deeper investment they can’t compete without a draft. And I do not think they should reinstate the draft.
🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract & extend reign as USA head coach through to 2030 World Cup. Not signed but barring unexpected change of heart, 54yo Argentine manager set to remain in charge of #USMNT for next cycle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources
Pochettino and the U.S. federation have been in talks since the Americans exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16
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They aren't even trying to hide it. This press release just went out:
there’s something so basic (in the most derogatory sense) about how cynical this all is — I cannot believe “buying FIFA” is a real quote in this story www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
🚨 Gotham FC and forward Esther González have agreed to a mutual contract termination as González temporarily steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain. She departs as the club’s all-time leading scorer, with 33 goals across all #NWSL competitions.
What a strange and angry post from the FIFA president. While preaching “love” he has come across extremely thin skinned and while at the same time attempted to downplay what has happened to Iran, fans denied visas, Omar Artan and the Balogun situations as normal. Like in a parallel universe.
