James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 22hAgain, this is what happens when states own football clubs. The Premier League became a land grab for state ownership, billionaires, and private equity. All to the detriment of the game and its supporters. Man City a pawn in a geopolitical game. 24413
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Private equity was coming up on the rails in the race to destroy Premier League football, but it looks like state ownership will be the one to finish it off after all. 2234
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A goal scored from just outside his own area by Kobe Hernández-Foster for Detroit City FC at Brooklyn FC in the USL Championship. Also just noticed that the goal line at that end of Maimonides Park is the start of the warning track! 080
Reposted by James NaltonThe Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 30/09/2026Philadelphia Union sign Bronx-born Union academy product Mark McKenzie as a Designated Player from January 1, 2027. Contract through the 2029-30 season, with a club option for the 2030-31 season. 083
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 30/09/202617yo Cavan Sullivan named MLS Player of the Month for September. I mentioned in recent articles for the BBC and FotMob that he's arguably been the best player in MLS post-World Cup. 060
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A very Trumpian statement from Man City's leadership. 2173
Reposted by James NaltonThe Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 30/09/2026The Man City findings could affect New York City FC, but it remains to be seen how and to what extent. "Etihad Park" is due to open next year, with the $780 million construction funded by NYCFC, which is majority-owned by City Football Group. 2104
Reposted by James NaltonMatt Ford @matt4d.bsky.social · 30/09/2026On the terraces: German football and the far right 🔴 Extreme-right banners at Energie Cottbus 🔵 Nazi hooligans at Hansa Rostock 🗳️ The AfD & German football 🟢 Resistance in Leipzig 🇩🇪 Klopp's call for "positive patriotism" Full stories on Gegenpressing: gegenpressingpodcast.com/p/on-the-ter...gegenpressingpodcast.comOn the terraces: the far-right in German footballIn a weekly Newsletter, Matt Ford keeps an eye on the action off the pitch in the Bundesliga and German football, explaining what’s going on from choreographies to fan protests to finances. 2104
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Article on Cavan Sullivan for BBC, written when he was still 16 and before the Man City stuff escalated. It'll be interesting to see what happens there. Big thanks to @jtannenwald.bsky.social for his input. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukCavan Sullivan: The 16-year-old US debutant primed for the Premier LeagueCavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him. 291
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"An independent Commission has found Manchester City FC guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation."premierleague.comPremier League Statement: Manchester City FCAn independent Commission has found Manchester City FC guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation. 1208
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026And then FC Dallas moved up to third in the overall table... My latest weekly MLS column for @fotmob.com also looks at the MLS homegrowns making the USMNT, Union's run continuing, and more. www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...fotmob.comThe MLS Wrap: Wonderkids go international and another Messi golazo isn’t enough for Inter MiamiAs is regularly the case, MLS fixtures continued during the international break, and some of the league’s in-form teams managed to put in strong showings despite missing several players to national te... 000
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026US Open Cup, Leagues Cup, and Nations League among the things discussed in my Concacaf roundup for the October issue of World Soccer magazine. Out now! shop.kelsey.co.uk/world-soccer... 010
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Inter Miami post-World Cup form... Only three wins from 12 games. 110
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Didn't think Atlanta had enough international roster slots 072
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026J&P Coats is another link between Scottish thread manufacturers and early American soccer. Also a good example of association football being shortened to "soccer football" before later becoming just "soccer". 2140
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026There were numerous Inter Miami (Messi) fans in the supporters section of the opposition team, Columbus Crew, last night. They were wearing yellow t-shirts in order to be let in a home area. Another example of Messi Mania seeing Inter Miami have plenty of support in home sections at away games. 130
Reposted by James NaltonJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It's just another form of football, so they didn't need an association team really, as the sport of rugby league itself has had a big local following over the years. The likes of Widnes and Wigan et el have been at various points the best football teams in the world. 221
Reposted by James NaltonJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A really interesting part of football history is how association football developed in some Lancashire and Yorkshire towns while rugby league football was prevalent in others nearby, and remains so to this day. You'd think a town as big as Warrington is now would have a pro soccer team. 7265
Reposted by James NaltonJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The wider popularity of soccer, especially since the global growth of the English Premier League, means it seems unusual for big English towns or cities such as Warrington, Wakefield and others to not have fully professional soccer teams, but they do have professional football teams. 141
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A really interesting part of football history is how association football developed in some Lancashire and Yorkshire towns while rugby league football was prevalent in others nearby, and remains so to this day. You'd think a town as big as Warrington is now would have a pro soccer team. 7265
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The "Man City-bound" line in Cavan Sullivan stories now has a new element of doubt to it, but the 16-year-old makes his #USMNT debut tonight. He's been one of the best players in MLS these past few months. 140
Reposted by James NaltonTarquin 'Howling Mad' Holmes @tarquinhh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026First Grand Final since 2017 without Wigan or St Helens (& a new Super League champion given Warrington and Wakefield's championships were in 1950s and 1960s). Seems good for the game overall. 141
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Warrington v Wakefield Trinity is a good Grand Final matchup #rugbyleague 160
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Good to hear @liberopodcast.com cover Allardyce - England. Always thought it didn't warrant a sacking. The Telegraph "investigation" was a weird set up to get him sacked for no reason, and Allardyce ultimately didn't say anything as bad as the paper originally suggested anyway. 011
Reposted by James NaltonJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026International football is not without its issues, but as the club game at the top level is being ruined by private equity and state ownership, the international game provides an alternative. This weekend's Morning Star column on Nations Leagues and extended international breaks. 1225
Reposted by James NaltonDan Roberts @lasvegaswi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Excellent column about international football echoing a lot of things I've been writing about recently. Nice to see Cymru fans in the photo used in the online version as well! 041
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026International football is not without its issues, but as the club game at the top level is being ruined by private equity and state ownership, the international game provides an alternative. This weekend's Morning Star column on Nations Leagues and extended international breaks. 1225
Reposted by James NaltonWorld Soccer @worldsoccermag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Out now: #WorldSoccer October 2026 ⚽️ Complete guide to the 2026-27 Champions League 🔦 Inside Rodri's move to Barcelona 🇲🇾 Johor Darul Ta'zim, the world's most dominant club ⭐️ Harry Kane interview Plus loads more... Order your copy here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/single-issue...shop.kelsey.co.ukOctober 2026October 2026 | Kelsey Media Shop 011
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026My report from Everton vs Ipswich as part of the Morning Star's weekend football coverage. 081
Reposted by James NaltonJake Burgess @jakeburgess13.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Matchday 27 Possession Value Report The Hudson River derby, LAFC issues, and some hope for Seattle ? ⬇️substack.comA huge derby win for the NYRB, my problems with LAFC, and why Seattle might have a chancePossession Value Report | Matchday 27 0104
Reposted by James NaltonBackheeled @backheeled.com · 21/09/2026𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️ Peyton Miller, rising star ▫️ Is there hope for DC United? ▫️ A new star in Colorado ▫️ ...and much more! @joeclowery.bsky.social, @benwright.bsky.social & @aclausen90.bsky.social dive into the standout players, teams & stories from around MLS ⤵️backheeled.comMLS Winners and Losers: Peyton Miller’s rise, a new star emerges & moreThis week, we marvel at one organization's incompetence. We also do a lot of other stuff. 0185
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I write a weekly MLS column for FotMob and try to mix it up to cover each of the 30 teams at some point. In a way few other players do, Messi puts in performances that mean you can't not cover him/Inter Miami each week. Cavan Sullivan is now doing the same for Philadelphia Union. 0162
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Warrington can't be a city, because it has a football team called Town. 230
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Another example of the word "soccer" in use in England for association football coverage. 1983 TV listing via @nickmetcalfe1974.bsky.social post from another site. Plenty of examples like this. 131
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The picture quality on Sky's broadcast of Bournemouth v Liverpool 1200
Reposted by James NaltonK8🌈⚽️💜 @katelynann.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I credit him with saving my love of football, so I think we can safely assume I’m biased, but the world could use a few more men like Jurgen. Certainly a few more leaders like him. 1316
Reposted by James NaltonAndrew Nelson @ninesnorth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Love Klopp, love everything about this! ❤️ 0123
Reposted by James NaltonThe Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 19/09/2026Pep Guardiola at Yankee Stadium yesterday, visiting the New York City FC team ahead of the derby against Red Bull New York in his role as a City Football Group Global Ambassador. 042
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Don't think Barry has had the ball at his feet yet, but has still scored one goal, headed another great chance just wide, and had another disallowed. 010
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Thierno Barry second Everton goal disallowed due to a player offside in front of the Ipswich keeper, even though the keeper would never have had a chance of reaching the shot anyway. 140
Reposted by James NaltonJames Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Klopp's comments show he is the right leader for Germany at this time, before you even get to the football. This weekend's Morning Star column. 26013
James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Everton v Ipswich, team lineups etc from this weekend's big game. 010
Reposted by James NaltonDavid Storey @davidstoreygeog.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"I don’t want to leave national pride to the wrong people. I’d like to reclaim the flag for myself and for us" @jdnalton.bsky.social on Jurgen Klopp, football and politics @mstaronline.bsky.social morningstaronline.co.uk/article/klop...morningstaronline.co.ukKlopp’s revolution goes beyond footballJURGEN KLOPP is tackling the job of managing the German national team in an unconventional manner, but one that, given the timing alongside recent political events in Germany, might make him one of th... 062
Reposted by James NaltonMatthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Great read here from James 0204