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Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
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Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
2 straight wins with Taty Castellanos in the lineup, the bump is real for the Hammers (we will be ignoring that Cuti Romero pocketed him and that it was Taty’s replacement who scored the winner for West Ham)
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
2 straight wins with Taty Castellanos in the lineup, the bump is real for the Hammers (we will be ignoring that Cuti Romero pocketed him and that it was Taty’s replacement who scored the winner for West Ham)
Now official that Mitja Ilenič heads to Raków in Poland on loan through the end of the year
One of many updates made to our NYCFC Transfer Tracker this week, including sketchy David Alaba links, Julián Fernández of interest to São Paulo, and Jovan Mijatović to the 2.Bundesliga?
One of many updates made to our NYCFC Transfer Tracker this week, including sketchy David Alaba links, Julián Fernández of interest to São Paulo, and Jovan Mijatović to the 2.Bundesliga?
January 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Now official that Mitja Ilenič heads to Raków in Poland on loan through the end of the year
One of many updates made to our NYCFC Transfer Tracker this week, including sketchy David Alaba links, Julián Fernández of interest to São Paulo, and Jovan Mijatović to the 2.Bundesliga?
One of many updates made to our NYCFC Transfer Tracker this week, including sketchy David Alaba links, Julián Fernández of interest to São Paulo, and Jovan Mijatović to the 2.Bundesliga?
Raków Częstochowa to announce Mitja Ilenič as their new player today as they tease his unveiling over on Twitter
January 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Raków Częstochowa to announce Mitja Ilenič as their new player today as they tease his unveiling over on Twitter
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January 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
James Sands gets his first Bundesliga goal for St Pauli!
January 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
James Sands gets his first Bundesliga goal for St Pauli!
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Rocco B. Commisso, the brash and controversial billionaire soccer owner, has died at 76. The former Columbia University player with a Bronx upbringing owned both the New York Cosmos and ACF Fiorentina.
More on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/rocco-commis...
#NYCosmos #fiorentina
More on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/rocco-commis...
#NYCosmos #fiorentina
Rocco Commisso, former New York Cosmos owner, dead at 76
A look at Rocco B. Commisso, the Italian billionaire who played striker for Columbia University, revived the New York Cosmos, battled US Soccer, and bought ACF Fiorentina in 2019.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Rocco B. Commisso, the brash and controversial billionaire soccer owner, has died at 76. The former Columbia University player with a Bronx upbringing owned both the New York Cosmos and ACF Fiorentina.
More on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/rocco-commis...
#NYCosmos #fiorentina
More on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/rocco-commis...
#NYCosmos #fiorentina
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
The return of the 23-year-old could be just what the #NYFC attacks, and could provide redemption for the Designated Player
Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
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World Cup tickets:
- deadline closed with many fans unsure what they will pay and unable to cancel
- still no explanation on many accessibility ticket issues, as insiders point to US legislation
- European applications understood to be at Qatar levels
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
- deadline closed with many fans unsure what they will pay and unable to cancel
- still no explanation on many accessibility ticket issues, as insiders point to US legislation
- European applications understood to be at Qatar levels
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
The peril ‘true fans’ now face after Fifa’s World Cup ticket deadline
Many England fans have had to commit to World Cup tickets after Fifa’s deadline for initial applications passed on Tuesday, though how much they’ll have to pay - whether $60 or $7,000 - is still unkno...
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
World Cup tickets:
- deadline closed with many fans unsure what they will pay and unable to cancel
- still no explanation on many accessibility ticket issues, as insiders point to US legislation
- European applications understood to be at Qatar levels
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
- deadline closed with many fans unsure what they will pay and unable to cancel
- still no explanation on many accessibility ticket issues, as insiders point to US legislation
- European applications understood to be at Qatar levels
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Dual-nationals Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutierrez highlight the latest call-up for Mexico.
Details on the roster and also some updates on the status of the one-time switches for Ledezma and Gutierrez: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Details on the roster and also some updates on the status of the one-time switches for Ledezma and Gutierrez: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Mexico calls up dual-nationals Richie Ledezma, Brian Gutiérrez
United States-Mexico dual-nationals Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez earned their first call-ups for Mexico's senior national team on Thursday ahead of non-FIFA date friendlies against Panama on Ja...
www.espn.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Dual-nationals Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutierrez highlight the latest call-up for Mexico.
Details on the roster and also some updates on the status of the one-time switches for Ledezma and Gutierrez: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Details on the roster and also some updates on the status of the one-time switches for Ledezma and Gutierrez: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Happy @nwslsoccer.com schedule day to all who celebrate, Gotham get to welcome Boston to the league to open the 2026 season, and have a 3-match homestand in March
2026 Gotham FC schedule is here
Gotham starts the NWSL season on March 14 at Gillette Stadium in Boston Legacy FC's inaugural match, while the home opener is one week later against NC Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Happy @nwslsoccer.com schedule day to all who celebrate, Gotham get to welcome Boston to the league to open the 2026 season, and have a 3-match homestand in March
Tommy Mac from West Nyack is back: The 34-y-o joins @brooklynfc.bsky.social
More in the #BKFC transfer tracker here ⬇️
More in the #BKFC transfer tracker here ⬇️
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
All the breaking news, transfer rumors, and sketchy social posts about the first-ever Brooklyn FC USL Championship squad.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Tommy Mac from West Nyack is back: The 34-y-o joins @brooklynfc.bsky.social
More in the #BKFC transfer tracker here ⬇️
More in the #BKFC transfer tracker here ⬇️
Definitely a signing with previous experience playing and scoring goals on a diamond in the city
Brooklyn FC signs local product Tommy McNamara
Veteran joins BKFC alongside fellow midfielder Peter Mangione as club continues to build toward first USL-C season
www.uslchampionship.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Definitely a signing with previous experience playing and scoring goals on a diamond in the city
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Brooklyn FC finally making roster moves ahead of the USL Championship season by signing goalkeeper Lukas Burns, fullback Gabriel Alves, and forward Shaan Hundal.
A lot of MLS NEXT Pro, USL League One, and even Canadian Premier League experience here.
#BKFC #USL #Brooklyn
A lot of MLS NEXT Pro, USL League One, and even Canadian Premier League experience here.
#BKFC #USL #Brooklyn
The Brooklyn FC men's team made their first signings: Meet Lukas Burns, Gabriel Alves, Shaan Hundal
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
All the breaking news, transfer rumors, and sketchy social posts about the first-ever Brooklyn FC USL Championship squad.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Mangione is a legit pick-up for Brooklyn in the midfield, with the ability to run the gamut from the No. 6 to No. 10 spots. He put up 0.16 xG+xA per 90 in Next Pro last year, and he's got the forethought and skill to be a good one- and two-touch passer in a Championship lineup.
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Mangione is a legit pick-up for Brooklyn in the midfield, with the ability to run the gamut from the No. 6 to No. 10 spots. He put up 0.16 xG+xA per 90 in Next Pro last year, and he's got the forethought and skill to be a good one- and two-touch passer in a Championship lineup.
They might be able to sell a few custom “Mangione” Brooklyn FC kits
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
They might be able to sell a few custom “Mangione” Brooklyn FC kits
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Your 2025 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year, as voted on by the fans...IT'S CHRIS RICHARDS! 🏆
January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Your 2025 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year, as voted on by the fans...IT'S CHRIS RICHARDS! 🏆
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Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
Mitja to Poland, reportedly loaned out with an option to buy
Mitja Ilenič loaned to Raków Częstochowa in Poland: Report
The fullback was left out of the New York City FC preseason roster and now appears headed to Raków in Poland's Ekstraklasa on loan with an option to be bought outright.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Mitja to Poland, reportedly loaned out with an option to buy
The Brooklyn FC men's team made their first signings: Meet Lukas Burns, Gabriel Alves, Shaan Hundal
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
All the breaking news, transfer rumors, and sketchy social posts about the first-ever Brooklyn FC USL Championship squad.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Brooklyn FC men's team made their first signings: Meet Lukas Burns, Gabriel Alves, Shaan Hundal
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
🚨And with that the BKFC Transfer Tracker is live! 1/4🚨
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Former youth soccer player Zohran Mamdani has the opportunity to do something incredibly funny rn
The Brooklyn FC men's team have yet to sign a player, but they are holding open tryouts on 1/22, $150 to register
Story here ⬇️
Story here ⬇️
Brooklyn FC to hold open tryouts for men's team
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2 pm ET at Maimonides Park, with tryouts open to players age-17 and older, and with a registration fee of $150 per participant.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Former youth soccer player Zohran Mamdani has the opportunity to do something incredibly funny rn
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Marlon LeBlanc is the 1st-yr head coach of expansion Brooklyn FC & he's with me later on SiriusXM FC
Also, figure skating, performance vision & a tribute to Bobby Weir.
Just a typical soccer show.
8p ET after Eric Wynalda & @jasondavis.bsky.social #WTF
Also, figure skating, performance vision & a tribute to Bobby Weir.
Just a typical soccer show.
8p ET after Eric Wynalda & @jasondavis.bsky.social #WTF
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Marlon LeBlanc is the 1st-yr head coach of expansion Brooklyn FC & he's with me later on SiriusXM FC
Also, figure skating, performance vision & a tribute to Bobby Weir.
Just a typical soccer show.
8p ET after Eric Wynalda & @jasondavis.bsky.social #WTF
Also, figure skating, performance vision & a tribute to Bobby Weir.
Just a typical soccer show.
8p ET after Eric Wynalda & @jasondavis.bsky.social #WTF
The Brooklyn FC men's team have yet to sign a player, but they are holding open tryouts on 1/22, $150 to register
Story here ⬇️
Story here ⬇️
Brooklyn FC to hold open tryouts for men's team
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2 pm ET at Maimonides Park, with tryouts open to players age-17 and older, and with a registration fee of $150 per participant.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Brooklyn FC men's team have yet to sign a player, but they are holding open tryouts on 1/22, $150 to register
Story here ⬇️
Story here ⬇️
We go position by position through the current New York City FC depth chart to capture a sort of “State of the Squad” as the preseason gets under way
So, how is that New York City FC depth chart looking?
A position-by-position breakdown of the player pool currently available to Head Coach Pascal Jansen as the 2026 preseason begins.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
We go position by position through the current New York City FC depth chart to capture a sort of “State of the Squad” as the preseason gets under way
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With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
Where to find MLS coverege?
A list of outlets covering Major League Soccer
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
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🇩🇪 BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes are nearing a deal to sign forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, per sources.
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
San Jose Earthquakes nearing deal to sign Timo Werner from Leipzig: Sources
The German forward is out of favor at RB Leipzig and is seeking a fresh start in MLS
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
🇩🇪 BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes are nearing a deal to sign forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, per sources.
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Deal close but not 100% done. Werner would be a DP.
Werner, 29, has 57 caps with Germany. Scored 24 goals.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...