Pardeep Cattry
@pcattry.bsky.social
soccer writer, CBS Sports | "If you haven't caught any of her writing ... I don't know what you're doing with your life" - Jimmy Conrad | New Yorker | she/her
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Pardeep Cattry
@pcattry.bsky.social
· Oct 2
Jurgen Klopp loves life after coaching, doesn't plan on coming back: 'I miss nothing, I enjoy what I'm doing'
Klopp, now the head of global soccer at Red Bull, has a job that satisfies his coaching itch -- without the pressures of bearing '1,000% responsibility' for results
www.cbssports.com
sat down with Jurgen Klopp for 45 minutes as he told me about why he doesn’t miss coaching at all, work-life balance, why a Saturday in Central Park is better than a loss at Selhurst Park and more
a lot of great nuggets in this one, I highly recommend reading it
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
a lot of great nuggets in this one, I highly recommend reading it
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
*very* curious about where this Atlanta #NWSL team might end up playing games
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
*very* curious about where this Atlanta #NWSL team might end up playing games
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KC lost so much in their front line press with Chawinga and Cooper out (See: Debinha trying to do it herself in the first half). Wonder if the Current could have had a stronger midfield approach to offset Gotham’s high line
Never want to count out KC Current based on availability reports with the season the team put together, but they suffered a detrimental loss of a very special player ahead of this game that was key to success and yes I am absolutely talking about Michelle Cooper. #NWSLPlayoffs
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
KC lost so much in their front line press with Chawinga and Cooper out (See: Debinha trying to do it herself in the first half). Wonder if the Current could have had a stronger midfield approach to offset Gotham’s high line
Gotham's decision to acquire Jaedyn Shaw looks better and better with each passing game
November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Gotham's decision to acquire Jaedyn Shaw looks better and better with each passing game
this is maybe the greatest human interest story I've ever read
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
this is maybe the greatest human interest story I've ever read
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NWSL playoff time! @pcattry.bsky.social has the Spirit on upset watch. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Washington Spirit vs. Louisville: Will an NWSL playoff upset happen?
Louisville will play their first-ever postseason match at the Washington Spirit on Saturday, with the game airing live on CBS on Paramount+
www.cbssports.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
NWSL playoff time! @pcattry.bsky.social has the Spirit on upset watch. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
#USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino on Gio Reyna:
"We already know the potential of Gio and the talent. ... We know he's not playing too much but it's a good opportunity in November. ... It's more about to be with him, to share time, to know [him] better"
(q from @stevengoff.bsky.social)
"We already know the potential of Gio and the talent. ... We know he's not playing too much but it's a good opportunity in November. ... It's more about to be with him, to share time, to know [him] better"
(q from @stevengoff.bsky.social)
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino on Gio Reyna:
"We already know the potential of Gio and the talent. ... We know he's not playing too much but it's a good opportunity in November. ... It's more about to be with him, to share time, to know [him] better"
(q from @stevengoff.bsky.social)
"We already know the potential of Gio and the talent. ... We know he's not playing too much but it's a good opportunity in November. ... It's more about to be with him, to share time, to know [him] better"
(q from @stevengoff.bsky.social)
11 (!) players crack the November roster after missing out in October, including Gio Reyna
a ton of takeaways here but one thing I find very intriguing: Diego Luna is listed as a forward here
#USMNT
a ton of takeaways here but one thing I find very intriguing: Diego Luna is listed as a forward here
#USMNT
Our final roster of the year is here! 🇺🇸⚽️
25 players have been called up for matches against Paraguay on Nov. 15 and Uruguay on Nov. 18! 👇
25 players have been called up for matches against Paraguay on Nov. 15 and Uruguay on Nov. 18! 👇
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
11 (!) players crack the November roster after missing out in October, including Gio Reyna
a ton of takeaways here but one thing I find very intriguing: Diego Luna is listed as a forward here
#USMNT
a ton of takeaways here but one thing I find very intriguing: Diego Luna is listed as a forward here
#USMNT
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as a neutral, i would like to thank hansi flick's barcelona for consistently being so much fun at both ends
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
as a neutral, i would like to thank hansi flick's barcelona for consistently being so much fun at both ends
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'Tis the season (already?!) for World Cup kits! And excellent factual tidbits such as: The blue in the stripes for Argentina's is a blend of the three blues used in 1978, 1986 and 2022. (via @pcattry.bsky.social)
(Also: Feels like this might shape up to be a World Cup of Centered Crests?)
(Also: Feels like this might shape up to be a World Cup of Centered Crests?)
World Cup kits: Adidas unveils 22 new home jerseys ahead of next summer
Adidas unveiled 22 home jerseys on Wednesday, including designs for host nation Mexico and reigning world champions Argentina
www.cbssports.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
'Tis the season (already?!) for World Cup kits! And excellent factual tidbits such as: The blue in the stripes for Argentina's is a blend of the three blues used in 1978, 1986 and 2022. (via @pcattry.bsky.social)
(Also: Feels like this might shape up to be a World Cup of Centered Crests?)
(Also: Feels like this might shape up to be a World Cup of Centered Crests?)
The World Cup home kits are here!
Adidas unveiled 22 home kits, all designed with next summer's tournament in mind and leaning heavily on tradition. I spoke to the design team on the non-negotiables of a World Cup home kit and mixing in modern touches.
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Adidas unveiled 22 home kits, all designed with next summer's tournament in mind and leaning heavily on tradition. I spoke to the design team on the non-negotiables of a World Cup home kit and mixing in modern touches.
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
World Cup kits: Adidas unveils 22 new home jerseys ahead of next summer
Adidas unveiled 22 home jerseys on Wednesday, including designs for host nation Mexico and reigning world champions Argentina
www.cbssports.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The World Cup home kits are here!
Adidas unveiled 22 home kits, all designed with next summer's tournament in mind and leaning heavily on tradition. I spoke to the design team on the non-negotiables of a World Cup home kit and mixing in modern touches.
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Adidas unveiled 22 home kits, all designed with next summer's tournament in mind and leaning heavily on tradition. I spoke to the design team on the non-negotiables of a World Cup home kit and mixing in modern touches.
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Zohran Mamdani closing out his victory speech with a classic Bollywood song from the early aughts, a South Asian millennial if I’ve ever seen one
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Zohran Mamdani closing out his victory speech with a classic Bollywood song from the early aughts, a South Asian millennial if I’ve ever seen one
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I also think officially engaging bad faith actors over eligibility in a statement like this means the “protect women’s sports” crowd have successfully controlled the conversation. Everyone’s dancing around the underlying problem, except for Sarah Gorden.
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I also think officially engaging bad faith actors over eligibility in a statement like this means the “protect women’s sports” crowd have successfully controlled the conversation. Everyone’s dancing around the underlying problem, except for Sarah Gorden.
statement from the #NWSL Players Association:
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric"
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric"
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
statement from the #NWSL Players Association:
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric"
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric"
Micky van de Ven, legend of the game
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Micky van de Ven, legend of the game
it really sucks to see the NWSL catapulted into the culture wars but it also feels like a huge sign that the league's strategy of staying quiet and hoping it all goes away doesn't work, both in terms of staying out of hot-button territory & ensuring players' environments are as safe as possible
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
it really sucks to see the NWSL catapulted into the culture wars but it also feels like a huge sign that the league's strategy of staying quiet and hoping it all goes away doesn't work, both in terms of staying out of hot-button territory & ensuring players' environments are as safe as possible
feels like a good time for this reminder: ex-Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry was in talks to buy a majority stake in the club (including the #NWSL's NC Courage) last year but the deal fell through (would've reportedly brought club's valuation to $108m)
BREAKING: USL Championship side North Carolina FC informs players they will not be fielding a team in 2026, per sources.
NCFC have a playoff game on Saturday. Sources expect club will finish playoff run.
Players with contracts now end after two months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NCFC have a playoff game on Saturday. Sources expect club will finish playoff run.
Players with contracts now end after two months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
USL club North Carolina FC tells players it won't field a team in 2026
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
feels like a good time for this reminder: ex-Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry was in talks to buy a majority stake in the club (including the #NWSL's NC Courage) last year but the deal fell through (would've reportedly brought club's valuation to $108m)
the North Carolina Courage taking a 3-0 lead that knocks Gotham down to eighth place but isn't enough to get them into the playoffs is peak Decision Day comedy
#NWSL
#NWSL
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
the North Carolina Courage taking a 3-0 lead that knocks Gotham down to eighth place but isn't enough to get them into the playoffs is peak Decision Day comedy
#NWSL
#NWSL
scientific question: Is there an overlap between the sickos who turn on Apple TV for the MLS Cup playoffs and the sickos who turn on Apple TV for The Morning Show?
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
scientific question: Is there an overlap between the sickos who turn on Apple TV for the MLS Cup playoffs and the sickos who turn on Apple TV for The Morning Show?
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An #NWSL coach used ChatGPT out of curiosity. I wonder if AI knew Claudia Dickey's power 🤔 Anyway, prefacing this by saying: I Was Assigned To Use AI For This Piece. It was quite funny using some of Harvey's prompts at the end of the season to see what it says now
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
NWSL coach Laura Harvey says she asked AI about soccer tactics, used response to try new formation
The Seattle Reign coach spoke about using the technology on the 'Soccerish Podcast,' saying she was just messing around in the offseason but decided to give the suggestion a try
www.cbssports.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An #NWSL coach used ChatGPT out of curiosity. I wonder if AI knew Claudia Dickey's power 🤔 Anyway, prefacing this by saying: I Was Assigned To Use AI For This Piece. It was quite funny using some of Harvey's prompts at the end of the season to see what it says now
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
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This is leadership, as many people have already said; but also another moment where people will wonder why anyone else in a position of power hasn't spoken up. It should not have to be just Sarah Gorden's job.
from sarah gorden:
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This is leadership, as many people have already said; but also another moment where people will wonder why anyone else in a position of power hasn't spoken up. It should not have to be just Sarah Gorden's job.
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Harvey said she won't name the team/game, but I will!
Reign first played a back 5 against Orlando on April 12, MD4. They lost 1-0, but did have about 0.5 more xG in that game.
They've played significantly more back 5 than 4 since then. Anyone can look this up, not sure what the secrecy is about.
Reign first played a back 5 against Orlando on April 12, MD4. They lost 1-0, but did have about 0.5 more xG in that game.
They've played significantly more back 5 than 4 since then. Anyone can look this up, not sure what the secrecy is about.
October 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Harvey said she won't name the team/game, but I will!
Reign first played a back 5 against Orlando on April 12, MD4. They lost 1-0, but did have about 0.5 more xG in that game.
They've played significantly more back 5 than 4 since then. Anyone can look this up, not sure what the secrecy is about.
Reign first played a back 5 against Orlando on April 12, MD4. They lost 1-0, but did have about 0.5 more xG in that game.
They've played significantly more back 5 than 4 since then. Anyone can look this up, not sure what the secrecy is about.
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM