Tom Bogert
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⚽️ MLS and USMNT Insider for The Athletic, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Soccerwise and more
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Free Newsletter: The offseason guides continue...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
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In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
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Offseason Guides: Timbers and FC Dallas get some clarity – and a reality check
An undeniable step forward followed by an undeniable lesson about the gap
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November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Free Newsletter: The offseason guides continue...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
After a huge win, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas went into the locker room with a simple message:
“Dos mas.”
Two more wins is all the club are focused on.
The road to MLS Cup goes through South Florida.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
“Dos mas.”
Two more wins is all the club are focused on.
The road to MLS Cup goes through South Florida.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Inter Miami looks like an MLS Cup favorite as Messi, Mascherano pull the right strings
Lionel Messi is doing a bit of everything, and Javier Mascherano's bold calls are paying off. Inter Miami is exuding that title aura.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
After a huge win, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas went into the locker room with a simple message:
“Dos mas.”
Two more wins is all the club are focused on.
The road to MLS Cup goes through South Florida.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
“Dos mas.”
Two more wins is all the club are focused on.
The road to MLS Cup goes through South Florida.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
CINCINNATI — Inter Miami are into the Eastern Conference final after a dominant 4-0 win over FC Cincnnati.
- Messi with 1g/3a
- Mascherano's huge decision to bench Suarez pays off
Takeaways www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
- Messi with 1g/3a
- Mascherano's huge decision to bench Suarez pays off
Takeaways www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With three assists and a goal from Messi, dominant Miami march into Eastern Conference final
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
CINCINNATI — Inter Miami are into the Eastern Conference final after a dominant 4-0 win over FC Cincnnati.
- Messi with 1g/3a
- Mascherano's huge decision to bench Suarez pays off
Takeaways www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
- Messi with 1g/3a
- Mascherano's huge decision to bench Suarez pays off
Takeaways www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Lionel Messi's last seven games:
⚽️ 11 goals
🅰️ 11 assists
⏰ Goal contribution every 28.6 minutes
⚽️ 11 goals
🅰️ 11 assists
⏰ Goal contribution every 28.6 minutes
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Lionel Messi's last seven games:
⚽️ 11 goals
🅰️ 11 assists
⏰ Goal contribution every 28.6 minutes
⚽️ 11 goals
🅰️ 11 assists
⏰ Goal contribution every 28.6 minutes
Inter Miami completely DOMINANT over FC Cincinnati. Now 4-0 in the 75th minute.
Lionel Messi with 1g/3a. Unplayable.
Lionel Messi with 1g/3a. Unplayable.
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Inter Miami completely DOMINANT over FC Cincinnati. Now 4-0 in the 75th minute.
Lionel Messi with 1g/3a. Unplayable.
Lionel Messi with 1g/3a. Unplayable.
There remains a complete absence of connection/chemistry between Cincy's two best attackers.
First half numbers—
Passes from Denkey to Evander: 1
Passes from Evander to Denkey: 0
First half numbers—
Passes from Denkey to Evander: 1
Passes from Evander to Denkey: 0
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There remains a complete absence of connection/chemistry between Cincy's two best attackers.
First half numbers—
Passes from Denkey to Evander: 1
Passes from Evander to Denkey: 0
First half numbers—
Passes from Denkey to Evander: 1
Passes from Evander to Denkey: 0
Ian Fray missing for Miami is a big blow. Weigandt is SUCH a liability defensively. Cincy created a really good chance getting past Weigandt too easily.
Jordi Alba immediately berated Weigandt when the ball went out of play
Jordi Alba immediately berated Weigandt when the ball went out of play
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ian Fray missing for Miami is a big blow. Weigandt is SUCH a liability defensively. Cincy created a really good chance getting past Weigandt too easily.
Jordi Alba immediately berated Weigandt when the ball went out of play
Jordi Alba immediately berated Weigandt when the ball went out of play
Really big call by Javier Mascherano to bench Suarez, but Miami's fluid attack with Messi as a false nine and more runners around him looked really good.
Will give Cincy's back three more movement to deal with.
Will give Cincy's back three more movement to deal with.
Luis Suarez DOES NOT start for Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Really big call by Javier Mascherano to bench Suarez, but Miami's fluid attack with Messi as a false nine and more runners around him looked really good.
Will give Cincy's back three more movement to deal with.
Will give Cincy's back three more movement to deal with.
Luis Suarez DOES NOT start for Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
November 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Luis Suarez DOES NOT start for Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
Suarez returns from a suspension, but left out of starting XI.
Lionel Messi through the center with Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti wide like last game.
SON HEUNG MIN OH MY FUCKING GOD
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
SON HEUNG MIN OH MY FUCKING GOD
🇧🇷 Sources: Orlando City finalizing a deal to sign Brazilian defensive midfielder Luis Otávio from Internacional.
Otávio, 18, already has 27 first team apps for Internacional in Brazil. Highly rated d-mid.
U-22 Initiative deal.
Otávio, 18, already has 27 first team apps for Internacional in Brazil. Highly rated d-mid.
U-22 Initiative deal.
November 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🇧🇷 Sources: Orlando City finalizing a deal to sign Brazilian defensive midfielder Luis Otávio from Internacional.
Otávio, 18, already has 27 first team apps for Internacional in Brazil. Highly rated d-mid.
U-22 Initiative deal.
Otávio, 18, already has 27 first team apps for Internacional in Brazil. Highly rated d-mid.
U-22 Initiative deal.
🇿🇦 Sources: Chicago Fire closing in on deal to sign South African center back Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🇿🇦 Sources: Chicago Fire closing in on deal to sign South African center back Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
Mbokazi, 20, already has 5 caps for senior South African national team.
The Vancouver Whitecaps host LAFC tonight in a marquee playoff match.
Thomas Müller vs. Son Heung-min.
Ralph Priso: “From the way he is, you wouldn’t think he’s Thomas Müller. Does that make sense?"
Son is a "gem of a human", LAFC staffers say
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Thomas Müller vs. Son Heung-min.
Ralph Priso: “From the way he is, you wouldn’t think he’s Thomas Müller. Does that make sense?"
Son is a "gem of a human", LAFC staffers say
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
How all-world MLS signings Son, Müller have seamlessly fit in
Teammates tell the tales of how Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller have been everything their clubs could've hoped for – on and off the field
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Vancouver Whitecaps host LAFC tonight in a marquee playoff match.
Thomas Müller vs. Son Heung-min.
Ralph Priso: “From the way he is, you wouldn’t think he’s Thomas Müller. Does that make sense?"
Son is a "gem of a human", LAFC staffers say
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Thomas Müller vs. Son Heung-min.
Ralph Priso: “From the way he is, you wouldn’t think he’s Thomas Müller. Does that make sense?"
Son is a "gem of a human", LAFC staffers say
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Reposted by Tom Bogert
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
🇲🇽 Sources: Chicago Fire academy standout midfielder Oscar Pineda impressed for Mexico at the U-17 World Cup.
Club America and other Liga MX clubs are interested in signing him.
Pineda, 17, started all five games for Mexico at U-17 World Cup.
Club America and other Liga MX clubs are interested in signing him.
Pineda, 17, started all five games for Mexico at U-17 World Cup.
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🇲🇽 Sources: Chicago Fire academy standout midfielder Oscar Pineda impressed for Mexico at the U-17 World Cup.
Club America and other Liga MX clubs are interested in signing him.
Pineda, 17, started all five games for Mexico at U-17 World Cup.
Club America and other Liga MX clubs are interested in signing him.
Pineda, 17, started all five games for Mexico at U-17 World Cup.
During breaks in training, Son Heung-min grabs a water bottle & pretends to drink it but instead squirts the bottle on whoever is behind him
When caught, Son flashes an innocent smile: “Come on, you know I wouldn’t do that to you"
Tafari: "He's always trolling"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
When caught, Son flashes an innocent smile: “Come on, you know I wouldn’t do that to you"
Tafari: "He's always trolling"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
How two all-world MLS signings have immersed themselves in their new cities, clubs
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
During breaks in training, Son Heung-min grabs a water bottle & pretends to drink it but instead squirts the bottle on whoever is behind him
When caught, Son flashes an innocent smile: “Come on, you know I wouldn’t do that to you"
Tafari: "He's always trolling"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
When caught, Son flashes an innocent smile: “Come on, you know I wouldn’t do that to you"
Tafari: "He's always trolling"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
On the field, Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller are superstars.
Off the field, they’re genuine, down to earth and a pair of jokesters.
On group chat banter, training ground pranks, acts of kindness and more ahead of tomorrow’s sold-out playoff match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Off the field, they’re genuine, down to earth and a pair of jokesters.
On group chat banter, training ground pranks, acts of kindness and more ahead of tomorrow’s sold-out playoff match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
On the field, Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller are superstars.
Off the field, they’re genuine, down to earth and a pair of jokesters.
On group chat banter, training ground pranks, acts of kindness and more ahead of tomorrow’s sold-out playoff match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Off the field, they’re genuine, down to earth and a pair of jokesters.
On group chat banter, training ground pranks, acts of kindness and more ahead of tomorrow’s sold-out playoff match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
The 2026 MLS regular season schedule has been announced!
- LAFC & Son vs. Inter Miami & Messi at the Coliseum on opening day
- World Cup break
- Playoffs start after November int'l break www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
- LAFC & Son vs. Inter Miami & Messi at the Coliseum on opening day
- World Cup break
- Playoffs start after November int'l break www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
MLS 2026 schedule: Key dates, Messi spectacles and World Cup-related tweaks
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The 2026 MLS regular season schedule has been announced!
- LAFC & Son vs. Inter Miami & Messi at the Coliseum on opening day
- World Cup break
- Playoffs start after November int'l break www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
- LAFC & Son vs. Inter Miami & Messi at the Coliseum on opening day
- World Cup break
- Playoffs start after November int'l break www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
🇺🇸 BREAKING: USLS's DC Power has made an offer to sign USWNT star Trinity Rodman, per sources.
"Significantly" larger than what Washington Spirit can offer.
Convos continue between Rodman's camp + NWSL. WSL clubs still in the mix. ⌛️
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
"Significantly" larger than what Washington Spirit can offer.
Convos continue between Rodman's camp + NWSL. WSL clubs still in the mix. ⌛️
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Trinity Rodman receives contract from Super League team larger than what NWSL can match: Sources
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🇺🇸 BREAKING: USLS's DC Power has made an offer to sign USWNT star Trinity Rodman, per sources.
"Significantly" larger than what Washington Spirit can offer.
Convos continue between Rodman's camp + NWSL. WSL clubs still in the mix. ⌛️
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
"Significantly" larger than what Washington Spirit can offer.
Convos continue between Rodman's camp + NWSL. WSL clubs still in the mix. ⌛️
w/ @meglinehan.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
🇺🇸 Justin Haak is a name to watch this winter.
The NYCFC defender is out of contract after a career-year as a ball-playing CB. Will be a ton of interest in MLS free agency but also Championship teams are among those interested for January move
The NYCFC defender is out of contract after a career-year as a ball-playing CB. Will be a ton of interest in MLS free agency but also Championship teams are among those interested for January move
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🇺🇸 Justin Haak is a name to watch this winter.
The NYCFC defender is out of contract after a career-year as a ball-playing CB. Will be a ton of interest in MLS free agency but also Championship teams are among those interested for January move
The NYCFC defender is out of contract after a career-year as a ball-playing CB. Will be a ton of interest in MLS free agency but also Championship teams are among those interested for January move
Reposted by Tom Bogert
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union executive as team places him on leave
Tanner denies the allegations contained in a Guardian investigation into his conduct as Union sporting director, including claims of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Reposted by Tom Bogert
Ernst Tanner’s representation just issued this statement to The Inquirer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ernst Tanner’s representation just issued this statement to The Inquirer:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...
🇲🇽 Sources: CF Monterrey submits bid to sign attacking midfielder Brian Gutiérrez from the Chicago Fire.
Talks ongoing. Club America among interested clubs too.
Gutiérrez, 22, had 11g/4a this season. Just got Mexican passport.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Talks ongoing. Club America among interested clubs too.
Gutiérrez, 22, had 11g/4a this season. Just got Mexican passport.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
CF Monterrey submits bid to sign Gutiérrez from Fire: Sources
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🇲🇽 Sources: CF Monterrey submits bid to sign attacking midfielder Brian Gutiérrez from the Chicago Fire.
Talks ongoing. Club America among interested clubs too.
Gutiérrez, 22, had 11g/4a this season. Just got Mexican passport.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Talks ongoing. Club America among interested clubs too.
Gutiérrez, 22, had 11g/4a this season. Just got Mexican passport.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...