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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · 20h

Few things more Concacaf than a halftime concert on the back of a pickup truck going around the track of a Caribbean stadium. 🎆🎆

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · 1d

CONCACAF IS BACK

Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 1d

We have an ongoing CONCACAF situation in Nicaragua.

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USA Soccercast @usasoccercast.bsky.social · 11d

We are recording this afternoon! Let us know any questions you'd like answered on the pod about the #USMNT or #USWNT!

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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 17d

Some notable tidbits in here.

"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."

"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."

Canada Soccer @canadasocceren.bsky.social · 17d

Canada Soccer Community Update ⬇️
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Canada Soccer Community Update

This past weekend, Canada Soccer concluded a meeting of its Board of Directors. We’re pleased to share updates about ongoing business and...

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Top Three go through!

And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!

🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow

getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-introduc...

3️⃣ Introducing The Top Three: La Selecta's strong start + more

How we'll look back on each matchday of World Cup qualification ... & a look ahead to Monday and Tuesday's big games.

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 6

Me when I’m out here betting unders

bugs bunny is holding a stack of money in his hands

ALT: bugs bunny is holding a stack of money in his hands

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 6

Honduras gets a 0-0 draw with Haiti in Curacao, while Curacao gets a 0-0 draw with Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad.

Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying

World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 5

As “Jump” by Van Halen blasts through the speakers, Guatemala fans leave Estadio Cementos Progreso dejected as El Salvador snags three huge points on the road with a 1-0 victory #WCQ 🇸🇻

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you were watching the American football game, CBS Sports Network has the Guatemala-El Salvador match on right now

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 4

Panama escapes Suriname with a 0-0 draw to open the Final Round of #WCQ!

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 4

There’s nothing like World Cup Qualifying. We’ve got a barnburner going in Paramaribo! 🇵🇦🇸🇷 #WCQ

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you are not following Jon, you are missing the good stuff.

It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Bermuda has a population of 63,913 & a land mass just less than 21 sq miles. It likely will not make the 2026 World Cup

But, as its Canadian coach Michael Findlay told me, "The dream is alive until it’s not."

More on Concacaf's biggest remaining underdog getconcacafed.substack.com/p/tiny-bermu...

🇧🇲🇨🇦 Tiny Bermuda's Canadian leader keeps Gombey Warriors dreaming

Michael Findlay knows the odds are against Bermuda, but says it's worth hoping his team can shock the world.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is their shot. The final round of World Cup qualification beings tonight in the Concacaf region - and every team thinks this is their year.

From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...

5️⃣👀 What to watch for in September's World Cup qualification matches

From Suriname-Panama on Thursday to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, it's going to be a wild ride.

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Donald Wine II @blazindw.bsky.social · Sep 4

And finally, we get to the best confederation, #Concacaf (word to @podcacaf.bsky.social). The #USMNT, #ElTri, and #CANMNT are obviously in, but 3-5 teams can join them from Central America and the Caribbean. Here's how #WCQ looks as we Dare to Volar.

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Checking in on Concacaf World Cup qualifying

We examine the start of the final phase World Cup qualifying in our region.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another entry for the 'great social graphic' contest from the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation, which posted last night that it had equipment thieves they on camera but could avoid escalation by simply returning the items.

They now have this vehicle back.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · Sep 2

INBOX: Paramount+ has secured the rights to Concacaf World Cup qualifying, with the decisive third round kicking off on Thursday.

Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.

Table of broadcast details for Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers on Paramount+

Games begin Thursday, Sept 4 at 5:30p ET (Suriname v Panama)

CBS Sports’ Concacaf World Cup Qualifying September Schedule (All Times Eastern):

Thursday, Sept. 4

5:30 PM

Suriname vs. Panama

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Thursday, Sept. 4

9:30 PM

CBS Sports Golazo Matchday

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Thursday, Sept. 4

10:00 PM

Guatemala vs. El Salvador

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Friday, Sept. 5

6:00 PM

Bermuda vs. Jamaica

Paramount+

Friday, Sept. 5

8:00 PM

Haiti vs. Honduras

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Friday, Sept. 5

8:00 PM

Trinidad & Tobago vs. Curaçao

Paramount+

Friday, Sept. 5

10:00 PM

Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica

Paramount+

Monday, Sept. 8

8:30 PM

El Salvador vs. Suriname

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Monday, Sept. 8

9:30 PM

Panama vs. Guatemala

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network

Tuesday, Sept. 9

8:00 PM

Curaçao vs. Bermuda

Paramount+

Tuesday, Sept. 9

8:00 PM

Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Tuesday, Sept. 9

10:00 PM

Costa Rica vs. Haiti

Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network

Tuesday, Sept. 9

10:00 PM

Honduras vs. Nicaragua

Paramount+

Group A: Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Suriname

Group B: Jamaica, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda

Group C: Costa Rica, Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Sep 1

Jamaica was supposed to be the finished product when World Cup qualification started. Instead, we're asking the same questions as always.

ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles

getconcacafed.substack.com/p/as-world-c...

🇯🇲 As World Cup qualification beings, Jamaica facing the same questions

Mason Greenwood, Leon Bailey & Andre Blake are among the absences. Can the Reggae Boyz win without them? PLUS: América rolls without fans, WCQs approach

getconcacafed.substack.com

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!

Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Puerto Rico has announced it will play a friendly against Argentina at Chicago's Soldier Field on October 13.

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!

Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Aug 21

UEFA could never

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Here's the Road to Brazil 2027 for the majority of Concacaf nations.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Aug 14

The focus, rightly, has been on the Marshall Islands, but after last night's shootout win from the U.S. Virgin Islands I asked the managers of both participating Concacaf nations what they'll gain from the Outrigger Challenge Cup.

My story from Springdale:

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🇻🇮🇹🇨🇲🇭 What the USVI & Turks and Caicos will learn from the Outrigger Challenge Cup

The Marshall Islands make their debut tonight, but both Concacaf invitees already feel they've benefitted from the tournament.

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World of Concacaf Podcast @podcacaf.bsky.social · Aug 13

When we talk about how soccer can take you to strange places in Concacaf, we mean Springdale, Arkansas

It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Cheers from the Clásico Arkansas in Springdale.

There is a Concacaf international in town tomorrow & you know I couldn’t miss it.

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes @theolloydhughes.bsky.social · Aug 7

The dates process for Concacaf qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil has been confirmed.

Key details:
30 nations involved in first round of qualifiers from Nov. 2025 - Apr. 2026

6 groups of 5 teams in each (4 matches: 2 H, 2 A)

6 group winners will join 🇨🇦🇺🇸 in the next round Nov. 2026

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