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Jonathan Tannenwald

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · Nov 6

A shout at the ether:

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Maybe think about it. Or don't, whatever. But if you like my soccer coverage maybe think about it.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2h

From @oyounothing.bsky.social back home:

The Union have more players than any other team on MLS’s 22 under 22 list, but Cavan Sullivan isn’t one of them.

www.inquirer.com/soccer/union...

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Steven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 5h

Zendejas is the lone absence from start of training. He’s in the gym, minor issue apparently.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 5h

La Liga did not wait.

Villarreal-Barcelona is officially announced for Dec. 20 in Miami.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 6h

Another hot morning at #USMNT practice.

Folarin Balogun tries to shade himself from the sun a bit as Mauricio Pochettino arrives at the fieldside workout area:

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 7h

Yeah, I'm going to send them a note about that. (Given the wire source of the photo, I suspect the original caption on the wire was incorrect - I've dealt with that quite a few times over the years.)

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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 7h

SCOOP: The Houston Dash are in advanced talks to sell for $120M to RHC Group.

RHC's founder is Richard Hsiao, a 24 y/o Bucks superfan and son of a Chinese billionaire who disappeared from public in 2017 under sketchy circumstances. #NWSL

More at Sportico 👇
www.sportico.com/business/tea...

Dash Near $120M Sale to Group Led by Son of Disappeared Chinese Mogul

The NWSL's Dash are in talks to sell for $120M to Richard Hsiao's RHC Group. Hsiao, 24, is the son of imprisoned Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua.

www.sportico.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 7h

#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman gives @financialtimes.com a long interview, with many business and tech industry buzzwords, but also some news:

The league will stop during next year's men's World Cup group stage, but will resume during the knockout rounds.

www.ft.com/content/36da...

NWSL’s Jessica Berman: ‘Women’s football is a movement, not a moment’

The National Women’s Soccer League commissioner on independence as a superpower, growth in women’s football and why expansion is both ‘careful and aggressive’

www.ft.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

With the #USMNT’s striker depth chart unsettled, Haji Wright has a big opportunity to make a statement this month:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/haji-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com

Haji Wright has a big opportunity to make a statement at striker with the USMNT

Wright is one of a few veteran players back on the U.S. squad this month after some time away. If he can score, his ability to play as a striker or winger will boost his stock for the World Cup.

www.inquirer.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

With the #USMNT’s striker depth chart unsettled, Haji Wright has a big opportunity to make a statement this month:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/haji-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com

Haji Wright has a big opportunity to make a statement at striker with the USMNT

Wright is one of a few veteran players back on the U.S. squad this month after some time away. If he can score, his ability to play as a striker or winger will boost his stock for the World Cup.

www.inquirer.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

From @phillysport.bsky.social colleague Ariel Simpson:

www.inquirer.com/wnba/sixers-...

Sixers announcer Kate Scott named lead play-by-play voice of USA Network’s WNBA coverage

Sixers announcer Kate Scott continues to stay busy, joining USA Network’s WNBA coverage as the lead play-by-play voice.

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

Of interest from TNT, on the network's plans for its upcoming #USMNT game broadcasts:

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, TNT Sports' first-of-its-kind alternative viewing experience – Celebración del Fútbol Presented by SpringHill Suites by Marriott – will feature cultural conversations centered around soccer in America as told through the perspectives of leading Latinos in and around the world’s game. Ana Jurka will host the presentation alongside a collection of leading soccer personalities: Juan Pablo Ángel, Gonzalo Pineda, Max Bretos and Omar González. A series of guests will also join the production throughout the night.

An hour-long pregame show, live from Austin, Texas, will lead into night’s action starting at 7:30 p.m.

TNT Sports' coverage will continue the following week with USMNT hosting Australia in a match presented by Allstate on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 p.m. on TNT and HBO Max. Coverage will kick off live from Denver with the pre-match show at 8:30 p.m.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

Versant, the Comcast spinoff that’s taking USA Network and other cable channels, hires @katetscott.bsky.social to be the lead play-by-play voice for WNBA games on USA when they start next year.

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Steven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 1d

In 2026, five of the eight UFL teams (spring football) will play in soccer stadiums:

Washington
Houston
Dallas/Frisco
Orlando
Louisville

And one former soccer venue, Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus

(St Louis was spared)

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

Christian Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino walking and talking together at #USMNT practice:

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

Greetings from #USMNT camp.

First day of the week with the full squad present:

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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 1d

Darlington Nagbe decided over the summer that 2025 would be his last season in MLS. He stayed quiet about until today.

Nagbe, and those closest to him, spoke to The Athletic about his decision and the emotional conflicts of his announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Darlington Nagbe retires: An understated star with an impeccable reputation

Nagbe is retiring after a distinguished, trophy-laden career in MLS, and those closest to him paint a picture of a revered superstar

www.nytimes.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2d

Now with a few more great photos from my colleague Liz Robertson, who has done a terrific job all year photographing Union games.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2d

Bradley Carnell has often said that the Union's success isn’t about him, and he did so again Saturday night.

But he also let his guard down for a moment, admitting he's motivated by being fired from St. Louis City last year:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social

Bradley Carnell gets to celebrate the Union’s success for himself, too

Winning the Supporters' Shield is redemption not just for players who didn't make the playoffs last year, but for a manager who was abruptly dismissed from his two previous head coaching jobs.

www.inquirer.com

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

I have before, thanks to - well, seems Arch Bell isn’t on here yet. But my hotel has a pool and that should be enough.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

*grumble*

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Daniel Storey @danielstorey85.bsky.social · 1d

The Coventry City success story is here: get through the worst years of your existence, find a rich, benevolent, local owner, rebuild the club, back a manager and watch things soar.

This is a brilliant tale of what a club can be…

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Coventry City and the most incredible fever dream

Coventry's brilliant new age is a lesson for every football club

inews.co.uk

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 1d

99 yd pick six for Devin Lloyd, this game has flip turned up side down

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

I was just in shul for many days, granted.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

Elite phrasing.

Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 1d

They need to shoot from distance more against that low bl-

(Then again, the equivalent of that is probably swinging for the fences often, and we know how that goes)

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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