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Rutgers alum | Senior Writer for @nysoccerjournal.com

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 27/09/2026
A point gained sure but it’s hard to feel like that was anything but a disappointment for NYCFC, as they twice led Atlanta United and twice failed to hold their lead. @matthewmangam.bsky.social on a missed opportunity to gain more ground in the playoff race
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NYCFC can't close out Atlanta, settles for disappointing draw
New York City FC had the lead twice but couldn't hold onto it either time, forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Atlanta United equalized in the 74th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/09/2026
Through 11 league games Bénie Traoré has had the least productive start to his NYCFC career of any of the attacking Designated Players signed by the club. @matthewmangam.bsky.social has more on Traoré’s early struggles
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Bénie Traoré's historically slow start with NYCFC
The 23-year-old arrived with high expectations but he's struggled and has fallen out of the starting lineup, with Traoré's single goal lagging behind what the club got from past attacking Designated P...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 19/09/2026
Lots of chances wasted or denied by Ethan Horvath, then one bad mistake at the back makes the difference, as the Red Bulls won 1-0 on the back of a Julian Hall goal at Yankee Stadium. @matthewmangam.bsky.social on NYCFC’s latest home setback
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NYCFC drops derby to Red Bulls after miscue, missed chances
Julian Hall scored a 57th-minute goal for Red Bull New York following an errant back pass by James Sands, enough for the Red Bulls to win 1-0 at Yankee Stadium and climb over NYCFC in the Eastern Conf...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 12/09/2026
Home-field advantage ("It's just not a very easy place for away teams to come and play"), Gozo's absence being felt, Diego Luna not being fit/in form some of the RSL topics covered by @matthewmangam.bsky.social with @wasatch.soccer in advance of RSL vs NYCFC
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Scouting Real Salt Lake: 5 things to know before NYCFC hits Utah
RSL hasn't won any of its last 10 regular season matches, Diego Luna hasn't been at his best, but even in a down year, the club remains tough to beat at elevation at America First Field.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 13/09/2026
The NYCFC winless streak is over and the roster is looking healthier by the day, with Alonso Martínez the latest injury returnee, even if it was just a late-game cameo in a 2-0 win. @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more on the big nights of Nico, Luighi, Freese, Ojeda as NYC topped RSL ⬇️
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NYCFC snaps lengthy winless streak with away win over Real Salt Lake
The seven-game winless streak in MLS play ended with an away win, as NYCFC saw out a much-needed multi-goal shutout victory and even got Alonso Martínez back on the field for the first time since his ...
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Jake Catanese @jcatanese43.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In which @matthewmangam.bsky.social of @nysoccerjournal.com can not wait for Alonso Martinez's much needed return for #NYCFC and why I think the #NERevs are still just fine coming off another ball no go in net loss to LAG #NYCvNE
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 08/09/2026
Revs come to Queens a few weeks after the last meeting with NYCFC. The roster changed (Dániel Gazdag, Josh Wynder in), Peyton Miller’s position might change, and Dor Turgeman still hasn’t silenced his doubters @matthewmangam.bsky.social gets more New England intel from @jcatanese43.bsky.social
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Scouting New England: 5 things to know before NYCFC returns to Queens
The Revs picked up Dániel Gazdag and Joshua Wynder since last facing NYCFC, but starting striker Dor Turgeman and speedy youngster Peyton Miller could hold the key to their success at Citi Field.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 03/09/2026
Nashville's in the driver's seat for Supporters' Shield and might set the season points record, and @matthewmangam.bsky.social had @benwright.bsky.social give us some more details on why they've been so good and what to expect when they face NYCFC in the Bronx
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Scouting Nashville SC: 5 things to know about the MLS leaders
Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer on Nashville's chase for the single season MLS points record, Brian Schwake's emergence at keeper, new signing Elias Saad's fit in the attack.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 28/08/2026
Toronto FC is in form, not far off a playoff spot, and finally starting to get production out of their big-money Designated Player Josh Sargent @matthewmangam.bsky.social got more intel on TFC from John Molinaro @tfcrepublic.bsky.social ahead of tomorrow’s NYCFC trip north of the border
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Scouting Toronto FC: 5 things to know before NYCFC visits the Reds
Toronto is in good form and in touching distance of a playoff spot, and it's in part because of Josh Sargent, who John Molinaro of TFC Republic says will be the X-factor when New York City FC plays TF...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 20/08/2026
Four straight losses in all comps for NYCFC after they again fell victim to a stoppage-time goal from Evander and lost one they could have won in Cincinnati, if not for a costly defensive lapse and many saves from Roman Celentano @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more on the latest L
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NYCFC concedes stoppage-time winner, extends losing streak
New York City FC fell behind early, grabbed a classy equalizer from Luighi, then couldn't solve Cincinnati keeper Roman Celentano and let Evander beat them with a stoppage-time goal to make it four co...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 18/08/2026
Before NYCFC plays in Ohio, @matthewmangam.bsky.social asked @laurelpfahler.bsky.social to give us some scouting intel on FC Cincinnati: How their defense has improved from its rough start to the season, what’s going on with Kévin Denkey’s transfer chatter, why Pavel Bucha is an X-factor
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Scouting FC Cincinnati: 5 things to know about NYCFC's midweek opponent
Evander and Kévin Denkey still lead a potent Cincinnati attack, but Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press explains why midfielder Pavel Bucha will be the X-factor for FCC when they host New York City FC.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 15/08/2026
Ryan Richter getting results, Cavan Sullivan arriving, the attack still with question marks: @jtannenwald.bsky.social filled @matthewmangam.bsky.social in on what’s been good and bad with the Union before they come to the Bronx to play NYCFC on Sunday night
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Scouting Philadelphia: 5 things to know before the Union visit the Bronx
Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer on what interim coach Ryan Richter has done to improve the Union, Cavan Sullivan's arrival, and more of what to expect from Philadelphia at Yankee Stad...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 12/08/2026
Club Necaxa’s influx of American celebrity ownership has yet to push them over the top in Liga MX. but they’ve got ways to hurt NYCFC, namely, Julián Carranza, 4 goals/3 assists vs NYC in his MLS career. More on Los Rayos ahead of the Leagues Cup Phase One finale, via @matthewmangam.bsky.social
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Scouting Necaxa: 5 things about NYCFC's third Leagues Cup opponent
An already-eliminated Necaxa side brings a few familiar ex-MLS faces to Sports Illustrated Stadium, and they'll be hoping to find some goals after scoring only one in two losses to open Leagues Cup.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 10/08/2026
Max Murray properly announced himself with a first goal and a solid 90-minute shift, but the quality of Cruz Azul proved too much as the reigning Liga MX champions controlled the 2nd half and got a late winner to put NYCFC's Leagues Cup hopes on the brink. @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⤵️
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Max Murray goal not enough as NYCFC falls to Cruz Azul
New York City FC fell behind, pulled back level with the Liga MX champions shortly before halftime, but suffered their first loss post-World Cup when José Paradela scored a late, deflected winner for ...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 08/08/2026
Leagues Cup began with a win but a bigger test next for NYCFC in Cruz Azul, recent Campeón de Campeones who also won Liga MX’s Clausura in May & have 1 loss in regulation in their last 16 played @matthewmangam.bsky.social in what to know about La Máquina before the Sunday night showdown in Harrison
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Scouting Cruz Azul: 5 things to know about La Máquina
Cruz Azul just opened Leagues Cup with a win in Philadelphia, and the recent winners of the Campeón de Campeones also feature numerous dangerous attacking options and a midfield anchored by a starter ...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 07/08/2026
Two of Tayvon Gray's three career goals now scored in Harrison, each of them a banger, as each NYCFC fullback found the back of the net, Matt Freese made six saves to ensure no Santos Laguna shots found the back of his net, and New York City FC made a dream start to Leagues Cup
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Goals from the fullbacks get New York City FC a win to open Leagues Cup
A much-changed New York City lineup got past Santos Laguna at Sports Illustrated Stadium thanks to second-half goals from Tayvon Gray and Nico Cavallo, plus a six-save shutout from Matt Freese.
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Good on Middlesbrough for recognizing that MLS players are EXTREMELY undervalued on the world market.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 31/07/2026
Before NYCFC plays Toronto, catch yourself up on the state of Toronto FC by reading @matthewmangam.bsky.social's latest scouting report, in which he spoke to John Molinaro of @tfcrepublic.bsky.social to learn more about TFC’s underperforming DPs, their bad injury luck, an improved defense
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Scouting Toronto FC: 5 things to know before Friday night's clash
Toronto needs its Designated Player attackers, Josh Sargent and Djordje Mihailovic, to produce like DPs if they're going to snap their 11-match MLS winless streak.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 31/07/2026
Not a big crowd, only one early goal from distance to earn a Leeds win, but with new faces in new places plus some returning World Cup heroes getting a run-out to add some intrigue. @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more on tonight’s Premier League preseason showcase in Harrison, NJ
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Leeds bests Sunderland as Premier League preseason hits Sports Illustrated Stadium
A long-distance strike from Leeds' Lukas Nmecha in the eighth minute proved the difference in a 1-0 win in front of a light Thursday night crowd in Harrison, New Jersey.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 27/07/2026
All the main action was in the 1st half but what a half, featuring that thunderous Nico Fernández Mercau goal, Matt Freese running length of the pitch to celebrate Malachi Jones’ goal @matthewmangam.bsky.social’s report from NYCFC’s latest 3-1 win over the Fire, 3rd straight in this matchup
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Three first-half goals earn NYCFC second straight win
The Chicago Fire proved no match for a New York City FC attack led by Nico Fernández Mercau, Agustín Ojeda, and Malachi Jones.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 30/07/2026
Liverpool fans ended up being the happier and louder set of red-clad supporters out of the 42,204 at Yankee Stadium tonight to see a late Rio Ngumoha goal beat Wrexham. @matthewmangam.bsky.social reports in from from the high-profile preseason friendly in the Bronx
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Sea of red at Yankee Stadium as Liverpool tops Wrexham in summer friendly
42,204 fans packed Yankee Stadium to watch Andoni Iraola's Liverpool FC earn a late 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC in a preseason friendly.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 24/07/2026
Robert Lewandowski is in, Hugo Cuypers is out, and the Fire come to Yankee Stadium tomorrow trying to gel with their new star and still needing to clean up defensively following a midweek setback in Miami. @matthewmangam.bsky.social scouts the Fire with @joechatz.bsky.social
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Scouting the Fire: 5 things to know before NYCFC returns to the Bronx
Robert Lewandowski is in, MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers is out, but Chicago will need its defense to clean up the mistakes if they want to get a result at Yankee Stadium.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/07/2026
New York City FC's attack looked good while beating the Crew, even as the team plays without Alonso Martínez, Maxi Moralez, and while it gets Bénie Traoré up to speed and acclimated to MLS. @matthewmangam.bsky.social on the attacking fluidity on display in Columbus
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Attacking fluidity on display for New York City FC in win over Columbus
NYCFC's win in Columbus showed that the club still has attacking weapons to rely on while its new Designated Player, Bénie Traoré, acclimates to his new league and team.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 21/07/2026
Before NYCFC resumes its MLS season in Ohio, @matthewmangam.bsky.social caught up with @patrickmurphy.bsky.social to learn more about the Crew squad that will emerge from the World Cup break and face NYCFC for a 3rd time already this year
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Scouting the Crew: 5 things to know before MLS returns in Ohio
The Crew sold Diego Rossi and new summer reinforcements like defender Eric Bailly and forward Brais Méndez have yet to arrive, so Laurent Courtois will hope for his team to defend and control possessi...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 21/07/2026
Did you have a favorite one of all the many sideshows that broke out during yesterday's World Cup final? The Muppets doing the Norwegian row, perhaps? Whatever you made of it, @matthewmangam.bsky.social watched it all in person as NY/NJ Stadium closed with one last spectacle, for better or worse
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The last big World Cup show at NY/NJ Stadium
The World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey became an elaborate spectacle, with a closing ceremony, a star-studded halftime show, and then another awkward trophy lift stage-crashed by US Presid...
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World Cup Scorigami @worldcupscorigami.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🚨 WORLD CUP SCORIGAMI 🚨 FINAL: France 🇫🇷 (4), England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (6) 6–4 has NEVER happened in men's World Cup history (1930–present).
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 07/07/2026
A costly mistake that Matt Freese described as a moment that "stings more than probably any other moment in my life” drowns out his other positive contributions to the USMNT, but it shouldn’t @matthewmangam.bsky.social on Matt Freese, the error, and his outlook post-World Cup
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The big mistake shouldn't define Matt Freese
Freese said his error leading to Belgium's third goal "stings more than probably any other moment in my life," but his solid track record for his country and at club level shouldn't be forgotten.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 05/07/2026
Hottest game of the World Cup was played in Philadelphia yesterday, with fans in attendance doing what they could to keep cool and with France’s players forced to do the same as they dealt with the extreme conditions plus lots of antics from Paraguay. @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more
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France overcomes scorching heat, aggressive Paraguay to book spot in quarterfinals
The hottest game played so far at the World Cup took place in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July, as France kept its cool and handled Paraguay's chippy, defensive approach in a tense 1-0 win.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 01/07/2026
You usually don’t want to return to East Rutherford, NJ for a 3rd visit inside a month, but you’re not Kylian Mbappé, who sets records with each World Cup goal (he knows those records by heart, too), and who says all his focus is on returning to the swamp on July 19th
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Kylian Mbappé focused on earning third trip to New Jersey, not individual records
"I'm just thinking about how I can help my team be here on July 19 in the final," Kylian Mbappé said after setting the record for most career goals scored in the World Cup knockout rounds.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 28/06/2026
What England players were saying in New Jersey after they got a group-clinching win over Panama and saw Harry Kane become the country’s all-time leading World Cup scorer @matthewmangam.bsky.social has all the postgame reactions ⤵️
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England players react to win over Panama, Harry Kane's record-setting goal
What Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, and Dan Burn had to say about England's 2-0 win in East Rutherford, New Jersey, topping Group L, and Harry Kane becoming The Three Lions' all-time leading World...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 26/06/2026
“I'm very proud, because my family is here and all the Ecuadorian people needed this. They deserved it more than anyone else, so I'm very happy to bring this joy to the Ecuadorian people." Reactions from Ecuador’s Nilson Angulo after La Tri’s win over Germany in NJ, via @matthewmangam.bsky.social
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Nilson Angulo: 'All the Ecuadorian people needed this'
After scoring for Ecuador in its come-from-behind 2-1 win over Germany, Nilson Angulo spoke postmatch about the La Tri squad's confidence, the joy of scoring at a World Cup, and not being intimidated ...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 26/06/2026
Mbappé vs Haaland took a back seat to The Ousmane Dembélé Show, with France rolling over a rotated Norway to top Group I. Back to East Rutherford, NJ next for Les Bleus as they show no signs of slowing down as they seek a 3rd straight final @matthewmangam.bsky.social reports from Foxborough, MA
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Ousmane Dembélé hat trick powers France past rotated Norway
France rolled to a 4-1 win in Boston and emerged as winners of Group I as Ousmane Dembélé took over and as Norway rested many of its regular starters.
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
They accidentally blew up the Toyota Stadium pressbox. If that's not a metaphor for MLS's attitude towards media coverage... www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...
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Explaining why Sweden’s World Cup training base is crumbling around them: ‘What the hell happened?’ (Gift Article)
Sweden's players arrived at Toyota Stadium for training ahead of a crucial match against Japan, and were surprised at what they saw.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/06/2026
After a 2nd straight brace to open the World Cup, Erling Haaland tried to stay humble about his success & his nation’s chances. But Norway look less like underdogs with every goal he scores. @battista.bsky.social with more on Haaland, Norway’s big night in NJ. www.nysoccerjournal.com/erling-haala...
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Erling Haaland: 'I want to achieve things with Norway'
The striker's brace against Senegal guaranteed Norway a spot in the knockout rounds, and Haaland's form is changing the perception of Norway, making them look less and less like underdogs with every g...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/06/2026
Wild, rainy night in East Rutherford as Erling Haaland’s brace helped him keep pace in the Golden Boot race, and Norway held on for a 3-2 win despite Ismaïla Sarr scoring two for a Senegal side that kept coming back. @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more from a soggy NJ
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Erling Haaland brace carries Norway to wild win over Senegal
Haaland can do it on a humid, rainy night in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the striker's two second-half goals the difference in Norway's 3-2 win to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 23/06/2026
NYNJ Stadium in New Jersey filling in for Norway 🇳🇴 vs Senegal 🇸🇳 despite the weather. Teams on the field warming up. Both @matthewmangam.bsky.social and @battista.bsky.social are on site for World Cup coverage. #FIFAWorldCup #NORSEN
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Neil W. Blackmon @nwblackmon.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Enjoyed @battista.bsky.social’s homage to another awesome Boston World Cup crowd— and a big win for Morocco. Good young journalist worth a follow www.nysoccerjournal.com/scotland-vs-...
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Crowd creates incredible environment in Boston as Morocco beats Scotland
A sellout crowd of 64,146 fans created one of the best atmospheres of the World Cup in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as they watched a second-minute goal from Morocco's Ismael Saibari down Scotland in a ...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 20/06/2026
Straightforward afternoon for Matt Freese in the US goal, rougher one in the midfield for Australia and Aiden O'Neill, who lamented, "There wasn't much time on the ball, especially in the first half." @matthewmangam.bsky.social covers all the NYCFC angles of the USMNT beating Australia
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How NYCFC players performed as United States beat Australia
A relatively simple afternoon for Matt Freese and the victorious United States, while Aiden O'Neill and Australia had a tougher time in the midfield in the 2-0 USMNT win in Seattle.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 19/06/2026
Joe Scally World Cup Debut Siren Still slightly amazing to see how NYCFC-flavored this literal World Cup match ended up being. Also worth looking back on @matthewmangam.bsky.social’s convo with Scally about his 2nd Cup call-up, from back on roster reveal day
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Joe Scally on his 'special' return to New York for USMNT roster reveal
Catching up with the former New York City FC Homegrown and youngest non-German player to reach 150 Bundesliga appearances as he prepares for his second World Cup.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 17/06/2026
Postmatch in New Jersey, Didier Deschamps praised Kylian Mbappé’s “decisive talent”, William Saliba said he’s “incredible and I'm sure he's not going to stop there,” while Mbappé himself credited Michael Olise and said he’s focused on more history-making to come
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France squad reacts to history-making Kylian Mbappé performance vs Senegal
Didier Deschamps, William Saliba heaped praise on Mbappé after he became France's all-time leading goalscorer, with Mbappé crediting Michael Olise and saying he's focused on making more history with t...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 16/06/2026
After a Player of the Match performance to help Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia, Yan Diomande spoke to reporters including @matthewmangam.bsky.social about his individual form, overcoming Piero Hincapié, Ecuador, and the heat, a rumored big-money transfer to Liverpool, & more ⬇️
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Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande on his World Cup breakout: 'Everything was good for me today'
After the 1-0 win for Ivory Coast, the RB Leipzig winger discussed his Player of the Match performance, a rumored move to Liverpool, and overcoming Ecuador in the heat of Philadelphia.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 14/06/2026
"Very expensive, especially for Brazilians, but it was okay,” said a fan from São Paulo after a $98 NJ Transit trip to the Meadowlands. Buses were cheaper, but snarled by long lines and traffic on the return leg. World Cup travel stories from Day 1 in NJ, via @matthewmangam.bsky.social
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Mixed travel results for fans who went to New Jersey's World Cup opener
Fans at the first World Cup match in East Rutherford, New Jersey found it easier getting to the stadium before kickoff than they did getting home after Brazil played Morocco.
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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Nice reporting by @matthewmangam.bsky.social about transportation for Saturday's Brazil vs Morocco World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium. Verdict; okay coming in, rough coming out. NYNJ host chair Tammy Murphy: "Use public transit." Read on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/world-cup-tr...
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Mixed travel results for fans who went to New Jersey's World Cup opener
Fans at the first World Cup match in East Rutherford, New Jersey found it easier getting to the stadium before kickoff than they did getting home after Brazil played Morocco.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 12/06/2026
What it was like at the grand opening of Queens' free World Cup fan zone at the national tennis center in Flushing, and what the city's World Cup Czar told us about the benefits of making the tournament more accessible and affordable for New Yorkers
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Crowds turn out for opening day of free Queens World Cup fan zone
What it was like at the first free World Cup watch party at the National Tennis Center in Flushing, and what New York City's World Cup czar said about the benefits of making the tournament more access...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 11/06/2026
We’ve been rolling out individual previews daily for all the World Cup squads playing locally over in New Jersey Today it’s Brazil, who brought in a trophy-rich coach to try to get the 5-time winners back to the top, though they enter the tourney as a slight dark horse @matthewmangam.bsky.social ✍️
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Brazil Preview: Carlo Ancelotti tries to bring back the Seleção's aura
Brazil struggled in qualifying and enter this World Cup flying a bit under the radar, but with a trophy-winning specialist at the helm and a world-class center-back pairing, they have a path to claimi...
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OptaJoe @optajoe.com · 11/06/2026
11th June - Mexico and South Africa will repeat the opening fixture of the 2010 World Cup – exactly 16 years since their 1-1 draw in Johannesburg; it’s the first time an opening fixture has ever been repeated from the 19 previous single-match World Cup openers. Tshabalala.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 08/06/2026
Morocco fans turned out in numbers at Sports Illustrated Stadium and created an electric atmosphere for what was an entertaining draw with another popular World Cup dark horse pick, Erling Haaland's Norway Our @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more from NJ and a final friendly for each team ⬇️
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Morocco fans pack Sports Illustrated Stadium for 1-1 draw with Norway
An announced crowd of 24,902 mainly Morocco fans got an early goal from Brahim Díaz and a stifling defensive performance vs Norway's potent attack, but the score ended level after a late Martin Ødegaa...
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 08/06/2026
We’re going team-by-team with previews of each squad coming to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup Today it’s @matthewmangam.bsky.social on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England as they hope turning to Thomas Tuchel and banking on a World Cup rebound from Harry Kane gets them over a 60-year hump
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England Preview: Can Harry Kane, Thomas Tuchel end the World Cup drought?
Expectations are sky-high for The Three Lions, but they'll need their world-class striker and their new coach to find a way to pull off some big wins to avoid another tournament disappointment.
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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 30/05/2026
"It’s every kid's dream, but I think for me it was different; it was more of an ambition and less of a dream.” What Matt Freese said about making the World Cup squad, from finding out in a Nashville cafe, to wanting to write his name in USMNT history next to Tim Howard @matthewmangam.bsky.social
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'I want to be one of the greats': What the World Cup call-up means to Matt Freese
"I'm not going to think about the emotion; I'm going to be focused on winning," Freese said as he shared his reactions to making the United States World Cup squad.
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Reposted by Matthew Mangam
NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 28/05/2026
"I always go back to the feeling from Copa América, hearing your national anthem in your home country, it's special, you don't lose that feeling. Now, having a World Cup, it's 10 times more important and the biggest part of your career, so it's an honor.” Joe Scally to @matthewmangam.bsky.social
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Joe Scally on his 'special' return to New York for USMNT roster reveal
Catching up with the former New York City FC Homegrown and youngest non-German player to reach 150 Bundesliga appearances as he prepares for his second World Cup.
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