Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Jorge Jesus dealing with the fallout of calling 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo into the national teamstatic.klipy.comI Think You Should Leave Hot Dog SuspectALT: I Think You Should Leave Hot Dog Suspect 021
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026first guy does a full 50-yard sprint only to get victimized for a second time 050
Reposted by Seth VertelneyCJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 30/09/2026replay of that Cavan Sullivan run 210015
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026At 17 years. 4 months. 8 days, Mathis Albert breaks Christian Pulisic's record for youngest USMNT goal-scorer. 0313
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026really like the look of Raines tonight. been better than the much more heralded Mehmeti so far 230
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Brad Guzan says on the TNT broadcast that Chris Brady had a "really good first half" 110
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026well it is a very good thing for Chris Brady's sake that he saved that because that was very strange goalkeeping! 000
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Chile press is just baffling this USMNT back line. Can't get out 030
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hayes says Claudia Dickey "leads the way" in the race to be the starting goalkeeper 020
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hayes very complimentary of Trinity Byars, saying she's a "really exciting prospect" "I don't expect her to start in any of the games, but I expect her to watch Sophia Wilson every day and learn from the very best" 022
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Emma Hayes says Ally Sentnor and Jaedyn Shaw will both be with the U-23s this window but both are still "central to our plans" 041
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The US(anchez)WNT roster is out. Here are some takeawaysusatoday.comUSWNT roster vs. Spain: Takeaways as Sanchez return highlights Hayes' squadU.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for two friendlies against world champion Spain. 084
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are a lot of newcomers on the USMNT roster right now, but Santiago Castañeda isn't among them. I spoke with the Paderborn midfielder about his international hopes and rise in Germanyusatoday.comUSMNT or Colombia? Santiago Castaneda thriving after Bundesliga breakthroughSantiago Castañeda's rise in Germany has been as rapid as it was improbable. Now he could have a big decision ahead on his international future. 000
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I spoke to Santiago Castañeda, who is thriving in Germany and still waiting to hear from either the USMNT or Colombiausatoday.comUSMNT or Colombia? Santiago Castaneda thriving after Bundesliga breakthroughSantiago Castañeda's rise in Germany has been as rapid as it was improbable. Now he could have a big decision ahead on his international future. 020
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026most important development from this game: the stars kit is no longer cursed!* *your interpretation of what breaks a curse may vary 040
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026well we already knew this but this half once again showed that Berhalter kick ball well 050
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There were 13 uncapped players entering this game. There are now only two: Brian Schwake and Cole Campbell. 0123
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026so we are pronouncing Mathis Albert's name the French way? 320
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026if you're a little weirded out by this new four-game international window, you've got company!usatoday.comUSMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino criticizes new four-game FIFA window: 'Big risk'The USMNT is playing four games during the newly expanded fall international window — and head coach Mauricio Pochettino isn't happy about it. 011
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Zavier Gozo spoke candidly about his adjustment to the Premier League today. It hasn't been easy, but that's what he wanted. "You don't expect to just go from MLS to the Premier League and win the Golden Boot or be the best player in the league."usatoday.comFrom star to 'worst player': Gozo faces steep learning curve at Crystal PalaceIt hasn't been easy at Crystal Palace so far for Zavier Gozo. Not that he expected it to be. 040
Reposted by Seth VertelneyNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It's not the best image, but here is Conor Tobin playing for @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social in 2019 against Ricardo Pepi (left) and David Rodriguez (now of Atlético San Luis in #LigaMXEng) for North Texas SC, as referenced in the story. #USL-1 041
Reposted by Seth VertelneyJon Arnold @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026One thing to keep an eye on during this international break from each of soccer's five biggest regions! 🇫🇷🇩🇪 The romantic managerial era 🇨🇩 DRC pulls a Saban 🇯🇵🇰🇷 ... 🇪🇨? Asian Cup preparations include a twist 🇦🇷 Who steps up after Messi's farewell? 🇭🇳🇸🇻🇨🇷 Centroamerica can? www.usatoday.com/story/sports...usatoday.comTop coaches in Europe, Messi's farewell & more: What to watch in each region during international windowAs the September-October international window opens, USA TODAY Sports looks at a standout story from each region. 001
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"I was always hearing talk about him," Tyler Adams said of Adri Mehmeti. Now they are teammates with the USMNTusatoday.comUSMNT's 17-year-old newcomer eager to learn from 'role model' Tyler AdamsAdri Mehmeti and Tyler Adams faced the media from USMNT training camp. It was no accident that pair appeared at the podium together. 021
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026NEW: I spoke to USLPA exec. director Conor Tobin about their new CBA and how American soccer as a whole could benefitusatoday.comUSL players won bigger salaries. They say American soccer will benefit tooUSL players hope that their new CBA will reverberate across the American soccer landscape. 0123
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026TIL Jack McInerney is playing in the Canadian Premier League after six years away from pro soccer 1132
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026makes sense, I don't think soccer is that popular in *checks notes* ....Seattle 010
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The USMNT is on a losing streak with dual nationals. It's time for Poch to get to work.usatoday.comLosing Noahkai Banks should be wake-up call for USMNT's Mauricio PochettinoRecruiting players to represent a national team doesn't come naturally for Mauricio Pochettino. But the USMNT coach needs to redouble his efforts. 151
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026it's still early and obviously a lower level, but Gio Reyna seems to have (finally) found a club homeusatoday.comHas Gio Reyna finally found club home? USMNT midfielder thriving at StrasbourgEarly on in his time at Strasbourg, Gio Reyna has managed to secure the consistent minutes he says he's been "desperate" to play in recent years. 030
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 20/09/2026we might legit have a 16-year-old MVP if they let this kid start from the beginning of the season 051
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026and…..sceneusatoday.comCoveted defender Noahkai Banks choses Germany over USMNTGermany has won the race for coveted center back Noahkai Banks, dealing a blow to the USMNT. 0102
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026roster's out! here are my Thoughtsusatoday.comUSMNT roster reveal: Pochettino names 12 newcomers for first post-World Cup squadAs the U.S. men's national team enters a new era, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 28-player roster full of fresh faces. 270
Reposted by Seth VertelneyPardeep Cattry @pcattry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026NEW: sources tell CBS Sports that #RBNY's Julian Hall is *also* on the #USMNT roster, the 18-year-old one of several rising talents who made the cut as the team undergoes a generational shift www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...cbssports.comRed Bull New York's Julian Hall earns USMNT call-up as Mauricio Pochettino set to name youthful squadHead coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to call in multiple rising talents for the USMNT's first games after the World Cup 04211
Reposted by Seth VertelneyLesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The NWSL has received 8 complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation in the last six months. More on what we know, and what we don’t, from me and @dianamoskovitz.bsky.social at Defector. defector.com/docs-nwsl-re...defector.comDocs: NWSL Received Eight Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Or Retaliation Complaints This Year | DefectorThe NWSL received eight complaints about either sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or retaliation during the first half of this year, according to documents obtained by Defector Media. The reports ... 1120595
Reposted by Seth VertelneyJeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Sources tell ESPN that Philadelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned a call-up to the #usmnt for the upcoming FIFA international window. Not a surprise given his stellar form of late, but a big moment nonetheless for the 16-year-old. #DOOP www.espn.com/soccer/story...espn.comSources: Union's Sullivan, 16, set for first USMNT call-upPhiladelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned a call-up from the United States for the upcoming September/October FIFA international window, sources told ESPN. 19020
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Savannah DeMelo is suing UofL Health and Racing Louisville's team doctor, a UofL employee contracted with the team. -Racing Lousville isn't expected to continue its partnership with UofL Heath next year -DeMelo is expected back on the field soon, as early as this monthusatoday.comRacing Louisville MF Savannah DeMelo sues team doctors after in-game cardiac arrestRacing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo filed a lawsuit against Univ. of Louisville Health for failing to properly diagnose a heart condition. 0438
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026On Thursday we'll get our first USMNT roster since the World Cup. Here's who I think may be on it!usatoday.comUSMNT projected September-October roster: Pochettino takes on new eraThe USMNT is set to play its first four matches after the 2026 World Cup, with Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada the opponents in the newly expanded September-October FIFA window. 041
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 13/09/2026not sure I've ever seen a kick miss by this much??? 010
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026OK so there's this thing called discovery rights where you don't actually "discover" the player but it gives you the first and exclusive right to negotiate with a player who is not yet in MLS and then if another team wants to sign that player then they have to offer you a trade for your 0121
Seth Vertelney @svertelney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026there goes Busio's chances for a Sept. call-up. Says Venezia manager Giovanni Stroppa: "We fear a significant injury."usatoday.comGianluca Busio injured for Venezia, dealing blow to USMNT hopesVenezia midfielder Gianluca Busio was substituted with an injury just before halftime against Fiorentina in a Serie A match on Friday, Sept. 11. 011
Reposted by Seth VertelneyJon Arnold @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Brian Schwake is from Chicago but arrived in Tennessee via Scotland & Spain - with a critical detour in Luxembourg. Now, he's chasing the all-time MLS clean sheet record, pushing for the Supporters' Shield & preparing for another showdown with Lionel Messi & Inter Miami.usatoday.comBrian Schwake took the long road to Nashville. Now he's making a USMNT pushThe 25-year-old goalkeeper felt leaving for Europe at a young age was his only chance but now is standing out for the top team in MLS. 0216
Reposted by Seth VertelneyJohn Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 08/09/2026For years Cavan Sullivan has been more a prophecy than a player. That changed this summer. We have pro data on him now and it's very, very exciting — by some measures he might already be the best teenager MLS has ever seen. Wrote about his game for @theguardian.com:theguardian.comMan City-bound 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is MLS’s chaotic revelationThe Philadelphia Union midfielder has gotten his longest run of game time since turning pro, and the data is tantalizing 719339
Reposted by Seth VertelneyDaniel Sperry @danielsperrykc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Loud statements from Michelle Cooper and Lo LaBonta about Vlatko Andonovski's impact and the level of respect the club has showed him on the way out the door. #KCBaby 314417
