Seth Vertelney
@svertelney.bsky.social
Soccer editor, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com. Gopher.
heeeeeeeere's (another injury for) Johnny!
Johnny Cardoso suffers another injury setback with Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid has announced that Johnny Cardoso will miss out against former side Real Betis on Thursday, Feb. 5 due to a muscle injury.
www.usatoday.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
heeeeeeeere's (another injury for) Johnny!
the entire WaPo situation is obviously terrible but from a soccer angle, it's hard to imagine the paper will cover the Spirit/DCU much, if at all anymore. that is an enormous loss for soccer fans in the region and really, to those teams as well.
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
the entire WaPo situation is obviously terrible but from a soccer angle, it's hard to imagine the paper will cover the Spirit/DCU much, if at all anymore. that is an enormous loss for soccer fans in the region and really, to those teams as well.
this should be fun and I'm also prepared for the January 2027 press release that says "Minnesota United and James Rodriguez have mutually agreed to part ways"
🇨🇴💣 BREAKING: Minnesota United is in talks for a shock blockbuster move to sign Colombian star James Rodriguez, per sources.
Would easily be biggest star to play for Loons. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Would easily be biggest star to play for Loons. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
James Rodriguez, Minnesota United in talks over shocking deal: Sources
The Colombian star is a free agent after leaving Club León in Mexico
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
this should be fun and I'm also prepared for the January 2027 press release that says "Minnesota United and James Rodriguez have mutually agreed to part ways"
MINNESOTANS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOLKS
Vonn says she has torn ACL and meniscus damage but knee feels stable so she’s going to give it a go Sunday
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
MINNESOTANS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOLKS
Weston McKennie is picking the right time to be in the form of his life
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February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Weston McKennie is picking the right time to be in the form of his life
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
I actually had to double check this wasn’t real lmao
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
I actually had to double check this wasn’t real lmao
Big Pat still has many doubters but he is absolutely Doing It in the Champo right now
Patrick Agyemang strikes again for Derby County 🇺🇸⚽
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Big Pat still has many doubters but he is absolutely Doing It in the Champo right now
every other post I'm seeing on this site is about Trinity Rodman and Greenland and I guess that means I'm following the correct people
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 AM
every other post I'm seeing on this site is about Trinity Rodman and Greenland and I guess that means I'm following the correct people
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can we get an iso-cam on Denise Reddy's face during the Rodman-Hayes dance please?
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
can we get an iso-cam on Denise Reddy's face during the Rodman-Hayes dance please?
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Source tells ESPN that Orlando City is finalizing the transfer U.S. int'l defender Alex Freeman to La Liga side Villarreal C.F. for a fee of $4 million with the fee increasing by $2.5 million if certain incentives are met. Orlando will get a 15% cut of any future transfer. #usmnt #VamosOrlando
January 27, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Source tells ESPN that Orlando City is finalizing the transfer U.S. int'l defender Alex Freeman to La Liga side Villarreal C.F. for a fee of $4 million with the fee increasing by $2.5 million if certain incentives are met. Orlando will get a 15% cut of any future transfer. #usmnt #VamosOrlando
goodbye PA, we'll always have the Nate Poole touchdown to end the Vikings season in 2003
January 26, 2026 at 3:42 PM
goodbye PA, we'll always have the Nate Poole touchdown to end the Vikings season in 2003
For some of the USMNT's top attacking talents, 2026 hasn't been kind so far.
Americans Abroad Five: Christian Pulisic hits the skids
For some of the U.S. men's national team's top attacking talents, 2026 hasn't been kind so far.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
For some of the USMNT's top attacking talents, 2026 hasn't been kind so far.
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A couple are starting to roll in via resharing social media stories, no original comments. McGlynn, Izzy, Coffey, Tierna, and Alana Cook have all posted in the last bit.
January 25, 2026 at 7:51 PM
A couple are starting to roll in via resharing social media stories, no original comments. McGlynn, Izzy, Coffey, Tierna, and Alana Cook have all posted in the last bit.
considering the general absence of any response from USWNT players to the events in MN this is at least something from Sam Coffey
January 25, 2026 at 7:20 PM
considering the general absence of any response from USWNT players to the events in MN this is at least something from Sam Coffey
*lets out long, heavy sigh*
Gio Reyna.
Gio Reyna.
Gio Reyna misses Borussia Monchengladbach match with muscle injury
The injury bug has struck Gio Reyna again, as the USMNT midfielder missed Borussia Mönchengladbach's match with Stuttgart with "muscular problems."
www.usatoday.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:39 PM
*lets out long, heavy sigh*
Gio Reyna.
Gio Reyna.
why are they talking about Claire Hutton going to the U20 World Cup on the broadcast? surely she's beyond that at this point
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
why are they talking about Claire Hutton going to the U20 World Cup on the broadcast? surely she's beyond that at this point
goddamn I love being a Minnesotan
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
goddamn I love being a Minnesotan
former U.S. youth international and current Stanford defender Sammy Smith has qualified for the Olympics — in cross country skiing (!)
Smith Achieves Winter Olympic Dreams
Sophomore Sammy Smith has earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Ski Team
gostanford.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
former U.S. youth international and current Stanford defender Sammy Smith has qualified for the Olympics — in cross country skiing (!)
Emma Hayes just accidentally announced the USWNT will face Japan in the April window. The U.S. Soccer release will go out tomorrow. Oops!
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Emma Hayes just accidentally announced the USWNT will face Japan in the April window. The U.S. Soccer release will go out tomorrow. Oops!
how do you even get the hair color wrong???? lmao
January 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
how do you even get the hair color wrong???? lmao
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Hi guys! I have some exciting news this morning: I’ve joined @theguardian.com as a soccer reporter ahead of this year’s World Cup.
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
American soccer is odd, growing, and endlessly fascinating | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
I have joined the Guardian today as a soccer correspondent in the United States. This is why I cover the sport
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Hi guys! I have some exciting news this morning: I’ve joined @theguardian.com as a soccer reporter ahead of this year’s World Cup.
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
hell yes!
I am absolutely over the moon to welcome @mlsist.bsky.social, @jeffrueter.bsky.social, and @ellabrockway.bsky.social to the Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
The Guardian expands its sports desk with key hires before 2026 World Cup in North America
The new permanent roles are part of the Guardian’s larger investment in the US, which has come to include more than 20 additional journalists in the past year
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
hell yes!
OK I did not think they really needed a press conference for this move but hey I guess it could be somewhat significant
January 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM
OK I did not think they really needed a press conference for this move but hey I guess it could be somewhat significant
very proud of my state
Highly recommend reading this thread. Solidarity and love to the people of Minneapolis.
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
very proud of my state