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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rest in peace to a great one in Barry Melrose. One of my early hockey memories was watching him guide the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. He was always entertaining and his analysis was top-notch. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. 🏒🏒

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This account is still active and will be used for other future projects but if you'd like to continue reading my work go follow @southwardcentral.bsky.social.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

#RBNY head coach Michael Bradley on 4-1 defeat to MTL: "Physically, we had nothing tonight in terms of energy, in terms of intensity, in terms of the ability to stay connected and step up, move over, sprint back when we needed to. We were in those ways, we were really poor."

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Exclusive: From academy prospect to first-team minutes — Tanner Rosborough details his rapid rise at Red Bull New York and what it’s like working under Michael Bradley. Full interview ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Tanner Rosborough’s Rise at Red Bull New York Under Bradley

Tanner Rosborough discusses his rise at Red Bull New York, learning under Michael Bradley and his journey from academy to first team.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Michael Bradley challenged Red Bull New York to raise their levels at halftime. “If we ramp up our intensity, our football, our reactions, our counter press, we know we'll win the game.” #RBNY players responded — and came away victorious on Saturday. More ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Michael Bradley’s Halftime Talk Sparks Red Bull New York Win

Michael Bradley’s halftime talk sparked a second-half surge as Red Bull New York defeated FC Cincinnati, turning a tight match into a key win.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

“Competitors and fighters… ready to spill their heart and soul.” #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley is demanding the most from the Red Bulls as he builds his long-term vision. Full story ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Michael Bradley Sets Relentless Standard for Red Bull New York

Michael Bradley demands maximum intensity from Red Bull New York, urging his squad to treat every match “like our lives depend on it."

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

“What you really saw in the playoffs was that New York grit and passion that comes out… just a group of girls who really wanted to work for one another.” Lilly Reale on Gotham FC’s 2025 championship run 🏆 Full exclusive ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/li...

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Lilly Reale on Gotham FC’s NWSL Championship Grit

Lilly Reale on her rookie season and the “New York grit” that drove Gotham FC to the 2025 NWSL Championship — exclusive interview.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

3⃣ Exclusives. 3⃣ Days. 🗽🏆🏆 3⃣ voices from Gotham FC’s 2025 championship double — all leading to Saturday’s home opener + #NWSL ring ceremony 💍 First up: our exclusive with Lilly Reale is LIVE ⬇️ southwardcentral.com

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Big stage, big plans. 🏟️ The Queens Classic is Gotham FC’s next step in expanding its reach across all five boroughs. Carter: "This is an incredible opportunity to be able to showcase what we can do on the pitch, who we are as a club, who we are as people." ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/st...

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Gotham FC Stars Ready for New York Spotlight at Queens Classic

Gotham FC stars are ready to shine at Citi Field’s Queens Classic, building on their title wins while growing their New York market presence.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Exclusive: Jaelin Howell explains how Gotham FC’s culture and belief in each other powered the team to championships — and drives them into 2026. "You saw that swagger... I think our team actually plays our best when our backs are against the wall." More: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/ja...

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Jaelin Howell on Gotham FC Championship Culture | Exclusive

Exclusive: Jaelin Howell opens up on Gotham FC’s championship culture, the team’s resilience through adversity and her ambitions for 2026.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Leadership matters. 💯 #RBNY captain Emil Forsberg is helping guide Red Bull New York’s next generation and he still has plenty of magic left in his boots. "In every aspect, we set the bar very high, and everybody demands everything from everybody." ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Emil Forsberg Setting Standard for Red Bull New York Youngsters

Red Bull New York captain Emil Forsberg is helping guide a talented group of young players as the club builds toward a competitive future.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Cade Cowell is exciting Red Bull New York supporters with his moments of creativity and blistering pace. But the high-potential 22-year-old winger believes that his best for #RBNY is still to come. Read on ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Cade Cowell Embracing Growth with Red Bull New York

Cade Cowell embraces his development under Michael Bradley as the skillful winger looks to unlock his full potential with Red Bull New York.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Red Bull New York has signed 17-year-old defender Matthew Dos Santos to a long-term homegrown #MLS contract. He's just a teenager, and he's already made club history. More here on Dos Santos and #RBNY's plan for the promising left-back: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Red Bull New York Sign Matthew Dos Santos to MLS Contract

Red Bull New York signed homegrown defender Matthew Dos Santos to an MLS contract after his impressive start under head coach Michael Bradley.

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Seeing Red Podcast @seeingredny.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We're back to break down another #RBNY win over the Revs, with Red Bulls' teen stars leading the way. @hartnettwriter.bsky.social of @southwardcentral.bsky.social joins as guest: youtu.be/gy5uptJL5p4

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Episode 645: Red Bulls' Kids Deliver v New England, Sean Hartnett

YouTube video by Seeing Red: The NY Soccer Roundup

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

ALL ABOUT ADRI: #RBNY teenager Adri Mehmeti is emerging as one of the club’s most promising young talents. With technical skill, composure and a high ceiling, he’s quickly becoming a player to watch in Major League Soccer. More: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Adri Mehmeti’s High Potential With Red Bull New York

Red Bull New York teen Adri Mehmeti is emerging as a high-potential prospect. Here’s why his development could shape the club’s future.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Lionel Messi has been voted as MLS Player of Matchday 2.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

GOTHAM STAR GETS THE GREEN LIGHT: Tierna Davidson is cleared to return from the #NWSL season-ending injury list as Gotham FC prepares for 2026. The Gotham captain reflects on her ACL recovery and the team’s ambitions. More: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/ti...

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Tierna Davidson Gotham FC Return After ACL Injury

Tierna Davidson is cleared to return from the NWSL’s season-ending injury list as Gotham FC prepares for 2026, with the defender reflecting on her ACL recovery and the team’s ambitions.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The news Gotham FC supporters have been waiting for is finally here. Captain Tierna Davidson has been activated from the injury list.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Michael Bradley reflected on his first home match as Red Bull New York head coach, praising #RBNY's performance and fan support in Saturday's victory. Bradley: "The stadium itself, the environment, the atmosphere. It's a unique and special stadium." More: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Michael Bradley Red Bulls Home Win | Post-Match Reaction

Michael Bradley reflects on Red Bulls’ special home win in front of their fans, praising the team’s performance and the support from supporters at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

GAME STORY: Julian Hall continued his electric start to the 2026 MLS season, scoring as the New York Red Bulls defeated New England 1-0 in Harrison. #RBNY's teenage trio combined again to great effect in Michael Bradley’s first home match in charge. ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Julian Hall, Red Bulls Beat Revolution 1-0 | MLS Recap

Julian Hall and the Red Bulls defeated the New England Revolution 1-0 as their teenage trio combined in Michael Bradley’s home debut win.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

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Seán Hartnett @seanlikessports.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Today, I fulfilled my dream of launching my own soccer website covering RBNY + Gotham FC. I'm fully credentialed through both clubs, and I'll be covering RBNY's home opener on Saturday. The site is just getting started, but there's plenty of exciting content to come! Get on it: southwardcentral.com

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Dominik Wohlert aims to keep the Red Bull New York II youth pipeline thriving as more prospects look to make the jump to the #RBNY first team. More: ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Wohlert Eyes Continuation of Red Bull New York II Pipeline - South Ward Central

Dominik Wohlert aims to keep the Red Bull New York II youth pipeline thriving as teenage academy standouts push into the first team.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Gotham FC defender Kayla Duran has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our original sizzle reel was so epic that it had to be compressed..... Enjoy! We go live on Friday. ⚽️

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

2.27.2026. BE HERE NOW. South Ward Central is coming.....⚽✍️💻 www.instagram.com/p/DVPkARnCeW3/

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

On 2/27, all my hard work and dreams come true. I'm launching my own soccer website covering Red Bull New York and Gotham FC. Fully credentialed. Year-round reporting. No clickbait. No filler. Join me at @southwardcentral.bsky.social. ⚽✍️💻

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Apologies. Ran into some technical difficulties. Just a moment. Thanks for your patience. 🙏

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Big announcement coming. Be here. 8:00 PM EST.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Angel City FC defender Emily Sams replaces Seattle Reign defender Jordyn Bugg on the USWNT roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Bugg was troubled by a hamstring issue that presented itself during national team training in Nashville ahead of the tournament.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Red Bull New York have acquired Belgium youth international defender Joyeux Masanka Bungi on loan from RB Leipzig through June 30. Masanka Bungi will wear the number 23 shirt for #RBNY. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull New York)

Red Bull New York head of sport Julian de Guzman pictured with Joyeux Masanka Bungi.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson will replace Washington Spirit defender Kate Wiesner on the USWNT roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Wiesner has been ruled out due to a minor calf issue that happened during NWSL preseason training with the Spirit.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Gotham FC's goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), defenders Jess Carter (England) and Bruninha (Brazil) and midfielder Stella Nyamekye (Ghana) have each been selected for national team duty.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

An opening weekend record crowd of 75,673 turned up to watch Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Son Heung-min's LAFC at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. More: ⬇️ athlonsports.com/soccer/mls/m...

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MLS Makes History After Record-Setting Inter Miami-LAFC Opener

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC played in front of a record crowd of 75,673 during Saturday's MLS season-opening weekend.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Veteran forward Katie Stengel has signed a contract extension with Gotham FC through the 2026 season.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall was announced as the #MLS Player of the Matchday 1 after his two-goal performance in Saturday's victory over Orlando City. Read on for more about the #RBNY teenage sensation: athlonsports.com/soccer/mls/r...

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Red Bull New York Teenager Earns Top MLS Honor

Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall was announced as MLS Player of the Matchday 1.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall has been voted the MLS Player of the Matchday 1. #RBNY

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Midfielder Sofia Cook has signed a contract extension with Gotham FC that will run through the 2028 season.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Liverpool late show!!! Mac Allister scores the last gasp winner after his previous goal disallowed. This time it stands. Liverpool 1-0 Nottingham Forest.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Red Bull New York’s teenage stars made a statement in Michael Bradley’s first match as head coach, contributing to an impressive 2-1 season-opening victory over Orlando. #RBNY HC Bradley: "You want a team that when the whistle blows is ready to go for it." More: ⬇️ athlonsports.com/soccer/mls/r...

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Red Bull New York’s Teen Talents Shine in Season-Opening Win

Red Bull New York’s teenage stars made a statement in Michael Bradley’s first match as head coach, contributing to an impressive 2-1 season-opening victory.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Wrapping up my game story with quotes from Bradley. Will post shortly.....

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Red Bulls hold and win 2-1 to open the season in Orlando. Late goal by Tiago. Bradley's presser will begin shortly. More to follow.....

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Tanner Rosborough makes his MLS debut. He replaces two-goal scorer Julian Hall.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Mehmeti comes off. Very impressive outing for the 16-year-old. He's replaced by Berggren. Ruvalcaba proved constant danger down the wing. Choupo-Moting replaces him.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Dos Santos is replaced by Valencia. Marshall-Rutty makes way for Mina.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Forsberg off the post. So close to 3-0 for the Red Bulls.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Orlando thought they cut RBNY's lead to 2-1 but the goal has been disallowed after VAR review. The score remains RBNY 2-0 Orlando in the 52nd minute.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

You're not the only one. A lot of people were surprised by this lineup.

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Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter @hartnettwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Red Bulls lead 2-0 at half. It could have been 3-0 or maybe even 4-0. That's how one-sided the first half was. Orlando City supporters are booing their team off the pitch.

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