Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 13/03/2025This is a great interview with Steve McClaren about his time with the Jamaica national team www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...fifa.com 010
Reposted by Bob WilliamsPortland Thorns FC @thornsfc.com · 05/03/2025Our Number 9️⃣ +1 💕 We are overjoyed to share that Sophia Wilson and her husband Michael are expecting their first child! The Thorns are proud to support her through this incredible new chapter. 630628
Reposted by Bob WilliamsWaking The Red @wakingthered.bsky.social · 03/03/2025As well as a temporary capacity increase to 45,000, MLS and the City of Toronto are making several permanent changes to BMO Field in time for the 2026 World Cup. #TFCLive | #CanMNT Better Wi-Fi Giant LED screens in each corner Self-serve concession stands A 1,000-capacity ticketed rooftop patiowakingthered.comBMO Field will add rooftop patio, other new amenities permanently beyond 2026 World CupRead more… 043
Reposted by Bob WilliamsCharles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 17/02/2025BREAKING: Concacaf have rescheduled tomorrow's Sporting KC vs. Inter Miami ConcaChampions match, pushing it back 24 hours to avoid severe winter weather: www.sportingkc.com/news/concaca...sportingkc.comConcacaf statement regarding the Champions Cup series between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami CF | Sporting Kansas CityConcacaf has announced that the first leg match of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami CF has been rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions ex... 9339
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 17/02/2025CAREER UPDATE: Humbled and honored to announce I have joined @FIFAcom's global editorial team as a Content Manager. It's truly the opportunity of a lifetime and I can't wait to get going. 040
Reposted by Bob WilliamsPaul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 13/02/2025BREAKING: The USL intends to launch a 12- to 14-team Division One league in 2027-28. USL believes the U.S. is more than capable of accommodating more D1 teams. “If soccer in the country is truly going to grow, it's going to grow outside of 30 or 32 markets." www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...nytimes.comMove over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men’s league is coming to the U.S.USL is launching a new league with first-division sanctioning, offering an alternative to MLS and potentially opening the door to pro-rel. 1515550
Reposted by Bob WilliamsJohn Parker @johnkickback.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Chicago is going to win the World Cup! 0132
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 13/01/2025nypost.com/2025/01/11/u...nypost.comLA wildfires threaten 2028 Olympics as flames inch closer to key venues — including historic Riviera Golf Club, UCLA campusThe 100-year-old Riviera Golf Club, where the world’s best golfers will compete for gold, is only five miles from the Palisades fire and within a designated evacuation zone. 000
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Another award for Lionel Messi www.usatoday.com/story/sports...usatoday.comMagic Johnson, Lionel Messi will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from BidenEarvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on Saturday at the White House. 000
Reposted by Bob WilliamsEben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 02/01/2025SCOOP: Denver has secured the 16th NWSL franchise at an expansion fee of $110 million. The deal is signed. The first payment was made Tuesday, before the end of the 2024 calendar year. More details 👇 www.sportico.com/business/tea...sportico.comDenver Group Secures NWSL Team at Record $110M Expansion FeeDenver has secured the 16th NWSL franchise. The group, led by Robert Cohen, made the first payment on a $110 million expansion fee this week. 717272
Reposted by Bob WilliamsNetflix @netflix.com · 20/12/2024Netflix has exclusive U.S. rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the 2027 and 2031 tournaments! 2719234
Reposted by Bob WilliamsBrianna Mac Kay @brimackay15.bsky.social · 18/12/2024🚨Breaking: #Crew96 will officially be playing Inter Miami in Cleveland this upcoming regular season Details on why, why not OSU and much more in my latest www.dispatch.com/story/sports...dispatch.comColumbus Crew will host Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in Cleveland at Huntington Bank FieldColumbus Crew will face Inter Miami at the home of the Cleveland Browns, whose owned by the Crew's owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam. 12228
Reposted by Bob WilliamsInter Miami CF @intermiamicf.bsky.social · 15/12/2024All eyes on Vegas. Our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ season begins January 18 against Club América. The dream continues ✨🩷🖤intermiamicf.coInter Miami CF to Face Club América in Preseason Match in Las Vegas on Jan. 18 | Inter Miami CFClub unveils second announced preseason match ahead of highly-anticipated 2025 campaign; Inter Miami CF to face Club América current two-time LIGA MX champion for the first time in history 183
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 13/12/2024The Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale. A rare chance to acquire a major sports team in North America 120
Reposted by Bob WilliamsAlaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 11/12/2024The Bills have announced 10 minority partners added to the team’s ownership, including former NBA players Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and former US National team soccer player Jozy Altidore 4317
Reposted by Bob WilliamsAdam Schefter - Mirror @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot · 11/12/2024NFL announced it will play a regular-season game in Berlin in 2025. 37611
Reposted by Bob WilliamsMark Fishkin @markfishkin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024BREAKING: Red Bull Arena renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium in 13-year naming rights deal. #RBNY #MLS 6142
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 08/12/2024A rarity in soccer but a fixture of US sports 000
Reposted by Bob WilliamsBen Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Garber: "We will take off for the World Cup in 2026, and we will take off for a portion of the Club World Cup in 2025. Specifics will come in the next week." 193
Reposted by Bob WilliamsJeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Boston's #NWSL expansion team has confirmed former FC Barcelona executive Domènec Guasch as the team's first general manager. Boston (which is reconsidering that BOS Nation FC name) is expected to begin play in 2026. They won't have the benefit of an expansion draft like every prior expansion team.equalizersoccer.comEx-Barcelona executive Domènec Guasch named first GM of NWSL’s Boston expansion teamGuasch will be the highest ranking official on the sporting side for a team expected to begin play in 2026 0197
Reposted by Bob WilliamsSportico @sportico.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Bruin’s first athlete representation platform will launch with more than 300 athletes and coaches as clients, including Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) and Luis Díaz (Liverpool).sportico.comBruin Capital to Launch Soccer Agency As1 at $310M ValuationBruin Capital has launched a new international soccer firm, called As1, to represent some of the game’s biggest names. 011
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 04/12/2024The MLS Cup final will air on will air on FOX, FOX Deportes, TSN, and RDS - as well as for free on Apple. Good to see. 000
Reposted by Bob WilliamsPaul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 04/12/2024The MLS board of governors has approved a contract extension for commissioner Don Garber through the end of 2027. Garber will remain in the job through Dec. 31, 2027, more than one full season after the World Cup and one month before the end of the current CBA. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...nytimes.com 64512
Reposted by Bob WilliamsNicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Sporting Jacksonville will join the #USLSuperLeague for the 2025-26 season, and compete at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium in its inaugural campaign. A permanent stadium is being planned for the club's Super League and #USLChampionship teams. www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/12...uslsuperleague.comSporting JAX to compete in 2025/26 USL Super League season - USL Super LeagueSporting JAX to compete in 2025/26 USL Super League season 0102
Reposted by Bob WilliamsJonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 03/12/2024The day's other big news: Carli Lloyd is heading to the National Soccer Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee. As I've said often before, candidates are judged by on-field feats, and Lloyd's are beyond question. www.inquirer.com/soccer/carli... via @phillysport.bsky.socialinquirer.comCarli Lloyd elected to the National Soccer Hall of FameThe Delran native's many years of goals, assists, and heroics in title games made her an obvious choice for first-ballot election. 4324
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Inter Miami to play the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami 000
Reposted by Bob WilliamsSteven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 03/12/2024FIFA names Jill Ellis as chief football officer, working alongside Arsene Wenger. Two-time World Cup-winning coach was president of NWSL’s San Diego Wave, where she was accused of creating abusive work environment. (She sued for defamation.) inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/o...inside.fifa.comJill Ellis joins FIFA as Chief Football OfficerFIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. Ellis will serve as part of the world governing body’s executive management team, driving the development and imple... 10497
Reposted by Bob WilliamsBen Jacobs @jacobsben.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Botafago win the Copa Libertadores after a 3-1 victory over Atlético Mineiro. That's despite seeing Gregore sent off after two minutes.🇧🇷 Botafago are also the final qualifier for the Club World Cup. The draw takes place on December 5.🏆 011
Reposted by Bob WilliamsSeth @sethman31.bsky.social · 26/11/2024BOS Nation is reconsidering its name. “We have launched a deliberate process through which we will seek out, listen to, and reflect on input about our team name from fans, supporters, and a group of advisors assembled to reflect a diverse range of voices and perspectives.” 1921225
Reposted by Bob WilliamsTom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Inter Miami officially name Javier Mascherano as their new head coach. Mascherno takes over for the departed Tata Martino. Inherits a squad with Lionel Messi and a ton of expectation for 2025. 4768
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Former OKC Thunder star Russell Westbrook has become an investor in the city’s new soccer project, which includes plans for a new stadium 020
Reposted by Bob WilliamsSt Louis CITY SC @stlcitysc.com · 26/11/2024Välkommen, Olof! 🙌🔻 Aston Villa legend Olof Mellberg has been named Head Coach of St. Louis CITY SC. 🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/olof-me... 1121147
Reposted by Bob WilliamsJonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Both MLS conference finals will be played on Saturday, Nov. 30, and both will be only on Apple. Orlando-RBNY, 7:40 p.m. ET L.A. Galaxy-Seattle, 10:10 p.m. 7314
Reposted by Bob WilliamsMeg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 22/11/2024Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver are the three final NWSL expansion markets in contention, per Berman. Announcement still incoming. 913620
Reposted by Bob WilliamsTom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas on Lionel Messi's future: "I fully expect during the opening of our new stadium in 2026 … that Lionel Messi will be our No. 10.” Messi's contract ends after 2025, with an option for 2026. Mas expects Messi to continue in Miami. 1413
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 22/11/2024www.espn.com/soccer/story...espn.comSource: Fever's Clark part of Cincinnati NWSL bidIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is part of the ownership group trying to bring an NWSL expansion team to Cincinnati, a source has told ESPN. 000
Reposted by Bob WilliamsThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Pep Guardiola will remain Manchester City manager until the summer of 2027 after signing a two-year contract extension. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social & @samdlee.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...nytimes.comPep Guardiola signs two-year Manchester City contract extension through to 2027Pep Guardiola will remain Manchester City manager until the summer of 2027 after signing a two-year contract extension. The Athletic exclusively reported on Tuesday that the 53-year-old had agreed fre... 81168
Reposted by Bob WilliamsBob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 21/11/2024My latest for Front Office Sports on the second F1 Las Vegas GP. The stakes are high for F1 in Sin City after the inaugural race caused massive disruption to local businesses and residents. frontofficesports.com/f1-grand-pri...frontofficesports.comLas Vegas Grand Prix Has a High-Stakes ReturnThe stakes are high for F1 in Sin City as the Las Vegas Grand Prix gears up for a successful second act this weekend. 132
Bob Williams @williamsbob75.bsky.social · 21/11/2024My latest for Front Office Sports on the second F1 Las Vegas GP. The stakes are high for F1 in Sin City after the inaugural race caused massive disruption to local businesses and residents. frontofficesports.com/f1-grand-pri...frontofficesports.comLas Vegas Grand Prix Has a High-Stakes ReturnThe stakes are high for F1 in Sin City as the Las Vegas Grand Prix gears up for a successful second act this weekend. 132
Reposted by Bob WilliamsTom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 19/11/2024BREAKING: Tata Martino is OUT as Inter Miami manager, per sources. Martino decided to leave for personal reasons, sources add. Martino led Miami to league-record 74 point regular season then lost in round one to Atlanta United. www.givemesport.com/tata-martino...givemesport.comTata Martino out as Inter Miami head coach: SourcesTata Martino is out as Inter Miami head coach, sources tell GIVEMESPORT. 5739484
Reposted by Bob WilliamsAndrew Marchand @andrewmarchand.bsky.social · 17/11/2024NEWS: TNT and the NBA settle lawsuit, which has resulted in Charles Barkley and "Inside The NBA" appearing on ABC/ESPN next year, The Athletic has learned. www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...nytimes.com‘Inside the NBA’ to continue on ABC and ESPN as part of TNT-NBA settlement: Sources"Inside the NBA" panelists Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith will remain with the show, sources said. 1021561
