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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 7h

Here in Panama, there is pressure.

Manager Thomas Christiansen wants his team to enjoy tonight's WCQ v. Suriname, to relax rather let the country's expectations way on them.

But if they can't play beautiful football? Then, they must find a way to win.
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...

🇵🇦 With the pressure on, Christiansen tells Panama players to enjoy intense WCQ

Everyone expects Panama to make the World Cup, but they have to get there.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 7h

*weigh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 7h

Here in Panama, there is pressure.

Manager Thomas Christiansen wants his team to enjoy tonight's WCQ v. Suriname, to relax rather let the country's expectations way on them.

But if they can't play beautiful football? Then, they must find a way to win.
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...

🇵🇦 With the pressure on, Christiansen tells Panama players to enjoy intense WCQ

Everyone expects Panama to make the World Cup, but they have to get there.

open.substack.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

🇸🇷 Suriname had a rich soccer history cut short by tragedy & turmoil.

Now, Dutch-Surinamese players are looking to carry on the legacy of the players that came before them - becoming local heroes in the process.

My piece from Paramaribo for @espn.com: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Dutch-born players are making Suriname's World Cup dreams a reality

Thanks to a recent change in FIFA rules, Suriname is drawing on its Dutch lineage to fuel a fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

www.espn.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 7h

Thanks, Sam!

It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 8h

Couldn't get David Falk for the reveal? Fake insider...

'grats Tom.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 8h

Nice to participate in NextGen again, adding a player who grew up in Oklahoma but is making his name in Mexico to the list.

... and colleague Raúl Vilchis & I both cast a vote for a certain Club Tijuana player...

Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 8h

Wrote some blurbs on Americans Jude Terry and Julian Hall for @sport.theguardian.com NextGen 2025 - One of my favorite features we do: www.theguardian.com/football/ng-...

Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football

From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, Gabriel Mec, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008

www.theguardian.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

🇸🇷 Suriname had a rich soccer history cut short by tragedy & turmoil.

Now, Dutch-Surinamese players are looking to carry on the legacy of the players that came before them - becoming local heroes in the process.

My piece from Paramaribo for @espn.com: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Dutch-born players are making Suriname's World Cup dreams a reality

Thanks to a recent change in FIFA rules, Suriname is drawing on its Dutch lineage to fuel a fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

www.espn.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a blue shirt is singing into a microphone and making a face

ALT: a man in a blue shirt is singing into a microphone and making a face

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

Many people are asking.

Thanks for the invite to break down Concacaf WCQ, @golazoamerica.bsky.social!

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 1d

spectacular

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 1d

The United States' Cruz Azul.

David Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 2d

NY Jets hat in the crowd celebrating US u20s equalizing goal. Pack it up now you can’t overcome that bad juju

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 2d

Why did you cut off right before the horns?!

Even so, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social is pulling up Zillow now.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 2d

The Top Three landed in subscribers' inboxes yesterday, looking at:
🇨🇼 Curacao's new additions pay immediate dividends
🇬🇹 Los Chapines' chance despite tough night in Paramaribo
😰 PRESSURE pushing on Group C

getconcacafed.substack.com/p/3-the-top-...

3️⃣ The top three: Do they know it's Curacao Day?

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 3d

The celebrations after Virgil Misidjan’s late equalizer at the Essed. Incredible.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 3d

Attendance at the Essed Stadion is announced at 3,755 - though there are more than that watching live.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 3d

GOAL! Guatemala punishes an error by Haps and Darwin Lom scores with one of his first touches of the match!

What a huge goal for Los Chapines.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

The rain is coming down once again in Paramaribo. We may never see a dry qualifier here.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

What an anthem! 🇸🇷

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

🇸🇷 scenes

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

Stanley Menzo lost friends in a plane crash & experienced racism during his career, yet keeps a huge smile on his face as he manages Suriname.

I spoke with him here in Paramaribo about how he overcame such dark moments & what bringing joy to his country would mean.
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...

🇸🇷 Menzo moves past hardships to push Suriname 'sons' toward World Cup

The Ajax legend has The Natio atop Group A ahead of Friday's key match against Guatemala.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

An answer to a question I asked in a news conference yesterday earned a round of applause from journalists here in Suriname as Shaquille Pinas described manager Stanley Menzo.

Here's profile of Menzo, who has every right to feel bitter but chooses joy:
getconcacafed.substack.com/p/menzo-move...

🇸🇷 Menzo moves past hardships to push Suriname 'sons' toward World Cup

The Ajax legend has The Natio atop Group A ahead of Friday's key match against Guatemala.

getconcacafed.substack.com

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

An extra nudge to please read this & subscribe to Getting CONCACAFed if you want to see more work like this.

Believe it or not, this journey to Paramaribo was not a paid influencer trip, so if you can go premium to buy me roti/a coffee/it'd be much appreciated! getconcacafed.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Getting CONCACAFed

The good, the bad, and the weird and wild of soccer in the Concacaf region. Click to read Getting CONCACAFed, by Jon Arnold, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 4d

Stanley Menzo lost friends in a plane crash & experienced racism during his career, yet keeps a huge smile on his face as he manages Suriname.

I spoke with him here in Paramaribo about how he overcame such dark moments & what bringing joy to his country would mean.
open.substack.com/pub/getconca...

🇸🇷 Menzo moves past hardships to push Suriname 'sons' toward World Cup

The Ajax legend has The Natio atop Group A ahead of Friday's key match against Guatemala.

open.substack.com

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