Jonathan Tannenwald
@jtannenwald.bsky.social
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If you care about what I do, or about what any of my colleagues do, there's a Philadelphia Inquirer subscription discount going right now.
Maybe think about it. Or don't, whatever. But if you like my soccer coverage maybe think about it.
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If you care about what I do, or about what any of my colleagues do, there's a Philadelphia Inquirer subscription discount going right now.
Maybe think about it. Or don't, whatever. But if you like my soccer coverage maybe think about it.
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News that I'm sure will thrill @njemurray.bsky.social: Peacock will carry Sky Sports' broadcasts of the World Darts Championship.
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
News that I'm sure will thrill @njemurray.bsky.social: Peacock will carry Sky Sports' broadcasts of the World Darts Championship.
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A Star stays home ✨🐐
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Star stays home ✨🐐
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
Chicago Stars FC have re-signed goalkeeper & USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher for the 2026 season.
📰: chicagostars.com/first-team/c...
@sprtswtr.bsky.social picks the winners and losers of the buildup to the World Cup so far:
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When it comes to how the World Cup shook out, these are our picks of the early winners and losers
From teams to towns to fans, anyone involved with the FIFA World Cup stands to be affected. Some positively, and in some cases, there's a residual negative effect.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
@sprtswtr.bsky.social picks the winners and losers of the buildup to the World Cup so far:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/world...
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I suspect as we get closer to the World Cup, you'll see more columns about soccer from me!
"As the Haiti v. Brazil match in Philadelphia was announced this week, Haitian community members promised jubilation, tears and rara."
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"As the Haiti v. Brazil match in Philadelphia was announced this week, Haitian community members promised jubilation, tears and rara."
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Ale Ayiti: Philly’s Haitian Americans celebrate a rare World Cup bid | Sabrina Vourvoulias
As the Haiti v. Brazil match in Philadelphia was announced this week, Haitian community members promised jubilation, tears and rara, writes Sabrina Vourvoulias.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I suspect as we get closer to the World Cup, you'll see more columns about soccer from me!
"As the Haiti v. Brazil match in Philadelphia was announced this week, Haitian community members promised jubilation, tears and rara."
www.inquirer.com/opinion/worl...
"As the Haiti v. Brazil match in Philadelphia was announced this week, Haitian community members promised jubilation, tears and rara."
www.inquirer.com/opinion/worl...
From colleague @mediabyhenry.bsky.social, details on the next round of World Cup ticket sales:
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Your next chance to get FIFA World Cup tickets starts Thursday
The next opportunity to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets starts this Thursday. Here is everything you need to know to apply for the ticket lottery.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
From colleague @mediabyhenry.bsky.social, details on the next round of World Cup ticket sales:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-...
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Letting third-place teams through threatens to make the World Cup more like this CL, with more games of lower stakes
But there's an easy solution: have the eight best group winners go straight through to the last 16, with a play-off round in between
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
But there's an easy solution: have the eight best group winners go straight through to the last 16, with a play-off round in between
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
The World Cup’s magic is at risk and Fifa must consider this quick fix
The final round of group fixtures in Qatar produced immense drama, but with third-place qualifiers, USA, Canada and Mexico risks an underwhelming finale, but Miguel Delaney considers a simple solution
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Letting third-place teams through threatens to make the World Cup more like this CL, with more games of lower stakes
But there's an easy solution: have the eight best group winners go straight through to the last 16, with a play-off round in between
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
But there's an easy solution: have the eight best group winners go straight through to the last 16, with a play-off round in between
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Orlando would receive around $600k fee for Rodrigo Schlegel from Atlas if/when deal gets done, per sources.
Schlegel made 180 apps for the club since arriving in 2021.
We'll always have that PK shootout...
Schlegel made 180 apps for the club since arriving in 2021.
We'll always have that PK shootout...
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Orlando would receive around $600k fee for Rodrigo Schlegel from Atlas if/when deal gets done, per sources.
Schlegel made 180 apps for the club since arriving in 2021.
We'll always have that PK shootout...
Schlegel made 180 apps for the club since arriving in 2021.
We'll always have that PK shootout...
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There are 72 group stage games (oof) in next summer’s FIFA World Cup. Here are my picks for 10 of the best:
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There are 72 group stage games in next summer’s FIFA World Cup. Here are 10 of the best.
The countries, players, dates, and times to know for some of the tournament's marquee matchups.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There are 72 group stage games (oof) in next summer’s FIFA World Cup. Here are my picks for 10 of the best:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
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Ranking the five World Cup group stage matches headed to Philly next summer.
Objectively, of course…
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Objectively, of course…
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Ranking the five World Cup group stage matches headed to Philly next summer
Here's how Croatia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Ghana, Haiti, and Ivory Coast stack up against superpowers Brazil and France.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Ranking the five World Cup group stage matches headed to Philly next summer.
Objectively, of course…
www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
Objectively, of course…
www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
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The answer to my trivia question for @samindrakunti.bsky.social a few days ago:
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The answer to my trivia question for @samindrakunti.bsky.social a few days ago:
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
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The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup www.inquirer.com/soccer/conca... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup
The series against Defense Force FC is expected to be played in mid-February, and the Union will visit one of the Caribbean's most famous soccer stadiums.
www.inquirer.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup www.inquirer.com/soccer/conca... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
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“Es ist eine frau!” read the headline on Sky Deutschland.
”It’s a woman!”
Former @nwslsoccer.com executive Tatjana Haenni will become the first female CEO of a German Bundesliga club after being appointed by RB Leipzig.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
”It’s a woman!”
Former @nwslsoccer.com executive Tatjana Haenni will become the first female CEO of a German Bundesliga club after being appointed by RB Leipzig.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Former NWSL executive becomes first woman CEO of Bundesliga club with RB Leipzig appointment
The Bundesliga club have been without a permanent CEO since Oliver Mintzlaff stepped down in November 2022.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“Es ist eine frau!” read the headline on Sky Deutschland.
”It’s a woman!”
Former @nwslsoccer.com executive Tatjana Haenni will become the first female CEO of a German Bundesliga club after being appointed by RB Leipzig.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
”It’s a woman!”
Former @nwslsoccer.com executive Tatjana Haenni will become the first female CEO of a German Bundesliga club after being appointed by RB Leipzig.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup www.inquirer.com/soccer/conca... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup
The series against Defense Force FC is expected to be played in mid-February, and the Union will visit one of the Caribbean's most famous soccer stadiums.
www.inquirer.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Union are headed to Trinidad in the Concacaf Champions Cup www.inquirer.com/soccer/conca... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
Who wants to go to Trinidad in February?
The CCC bracket is set after tonight's draw!
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Who wants to go to Trinidad in February?
Paris Saint-Germain’s women are held to a scoreless tie at home by Belgium’s OH Leuven, and are eliminated from making the Champions League knockouts with a game still to go in the group stage.
Crystal Dunn has not so much as made the bench for PSG since October 16.
Crystal Dunn has not so much as made the bench for PSG since October 16.
December 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Paris Saint-Germain’s women are held to a scoreless tie at home by Belgium’s OH Leuven, and are eliminated from making the Champions League knockouts with a game still to go in the group stage.
Crystal Dunn has not so much as made the bench for PSG since October 16.
Crystal Dunn has not so much as made the bench for PSG since October 16.
The combined men's and women's Champions League show by CBS is good to see.
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The combined men's and women's Champions League show by CBS is good to see.
Local news:
(Very local news, in fact)
(Very local news, in fact)
US host cities facing at least $250m shortfall due to new Fifa deal
Fifa take virtually all WC revenue, and costs supposed to be covered by sponsors
But cities can’t do big deals as, eg, convenience store Wawa cuts across Fifa deal with McDonald’s
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa take virtually all WC revenue, and costs supposed to be covered by sponsors
But cities can’t do big deals as, eg, convenience store Wawa cuts across Fifa deal with McDonald’s
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
2026 World Cup to cost US host cities upwards of $250m after ‘worst deal in history’
The United States federal government may be forced to cover the shortfall caused by a restrictive deal with Fifa
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Local news:
(Very local news, in fact)
(Very local news, in fact)
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One trivia question to which Ian Glavinovich is an answer:
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
I assume Glavinovich is just a trivia answer at this point
December 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
One trivia question to which Ian Glavinovich is an answer:
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
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An interesting mix, right?
100k GAM to begin from the initial loan, up to $500k CASH from the sale, and then a sell on.
Nice deal if a lot of this actually happens.
100k GAM to begin from the initial loan, up to $500k CASH from the sale, and then a sell on.
Nice deal if a lot of this actually happens.
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An interesting mix, right?
100k GAM to begin from the initial loan, up to $500k CASH from the sale, and then a sell on.
Nice deal if a lot of this actually happens.
100k GAM to begin from the initial loan, up to $500k CASH from the sale, and then a sell on.
Nice deal if a lot of this actually happens.
The answer to my trivia question for @samindrakunti.bsky.social a few days ago:
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The answer to my trivia question for @samindrakunti.bsky.social a few days ago:
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
Philadelphia will be the 60th city in which Brazil plays a senior men's World Cup game.
Here's the list, sorted by the first time each of the cities hosted a game, and noting which ones have hosted two.
David Vazquez's full departure from the Union, long expected, is now official.
The Union get $250,000 up front from San Diego, with $250,000 in incentives and a sell-on percentage (not disclosed).
It is a cash trade, not an allocation money trade.
The Union get $250,000 up front from San Diego, with $250,000 in incentives and a sell-on percentage (not disclosed).
It is a cash trade, not an allocation money trade.
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
David Vazquez's full departure from the Union, long expected, is now official.
The Union get $250,000 up front from San Diego, with $250,000 in incentives and a sell-on percentage (not disclosed).
It is a cash trade, not an allocation money trade.
The Union get $250,000 up front from San Diego, with $250,000 in incentives and a sell-on percentage (not disclosed).
It is a cash trade, not an allocation money trade.
First time in Santa Barbara for the #USWNT at UC-Santa Barbara's 17,000-seat Harder Stadium. (Too bad they aren't playing Denmark.)
No word yet if throwing tortillas will be allowed.
No word yet if throwing tortillas will be allowed.
Per USSF, the USWNT will close winter camp with Jan. 27 friendly vs Chile in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Previously announced: Paraguay Jan. 24 in Carson, Calif.
Previously announced: Paraguay Jan. 24 in Carson, Calif.
December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
First time in Santa Barbara for the #USWNT at UC-Santa Barbara's 17,000-seat Harder Stadium. (Too bad they aren't playing Denmark.)
No word yet if throwing tortillas will be allowed.
No word yet if throwing tortillas will be allowed.
Former Union academy player Jack Jasinski, already a senior at Princeton, will be at MLS's college combine. December 10-13 in Mesa, Arizona.
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Former Union academy player Jack Jasinski, already a senior at Princeton, will be at MLS's college combine. December 10-13 in Mesa, Arizona.