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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 5h

Preorder issue one of the Protagonist Soccer Zine: "Tales of New York". I've something in it about NYC ⚽, @nyintfc.bsky.social, finding soccer clubs, and a bit about why I started covering American soccer in the first place @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...

Images from the Protagonist Soccer Zine, issue one, tales of New York

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12h

We’re kicking the politics of the past aside and scoring a new generation of leadership — and we want you on our team.

Join us for The Cost of Living Classic, a free citywide soccer tournament in Coney Island this Sunday, co-hosted by NYC Footy.

Details + register at zohranfornyc.com/colclassic ⚽

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BLUE BALLS NYCFC @blueballspod.bsky.social · 1d

James Sands matches up against Aiden O’Neil in the midfield in a battle of NYCFC deep mids

Jimmy v Joey

Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight's starting XI for the #usmnt.

Freese; Miles Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Weah, Sands, Roldan, Freeman; Pulisic, Wright, McKennie

Six changes, with a new central midfield pairing of Roldan and Sands. Looks like a 3-4-3, but we'll see once the game starts.

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Justin Horneker @hornekerjustin.bsky.social · 1d

I’m intrigued by James Sands in this role, has had some moments of real quality at St. Pauli to start the year.

U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 1d

Our XI at 5280'. 🏔️

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 1d

James Sands, currently on loan at St Pauli from NYCFC, starting for the #USMNT vs Australia.

U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 1d

Our XI at 5280'. 🏔️

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 13d

Having won their first game 9-1 against tournament debutants New Caledonia, the USA U20s face a much tougher test in their second game, against France, currently underway in Rancagua #USYNT #U20WC

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 13d

An Inter Miami defeat was also a win for the Chicago Fire, and quite a big moment for the team and Gregg Berhalter in his all-encompassing Soccer Head Coach Football Director role. For @nysoccertimes.com nysoccertimes.com/gregg-berhal...

Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire Defeat Inter Miami To Secure Playoff Place

The win was a big deal for the Chicago Fire under its new head coach / director of football.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 14d

American striker Haji Wright tops the scoring charts in the early stages of the 25/26 EFL Championship with seven goals, averaging over one goal per 90 minutes.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 15d

New York City FC Sporting Director David Lee has left the club to Join Sporting Kansas City as their President of Soccer Operations & General Manager.

The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 17d

Jürgen Klopp was in attendance for last night's Hudson River derby between New York Red Bulls and New York City in his role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. City won the game 3-2, and the Red Bulls are in danger of not qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 19d

My Seattle Sounders focused Leagues Cup review is in the latest (October 2025) issue of World Soccer magazine, out now!

Sounders add Leagues Cup to trophy collection

World Soccer bumper 116-page October 2025 issue.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 19d

Colombia will play Nigeria at Citi Field, Queens, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 20d

Last night vs Inter Miami was NYCFC's highest ever attendance at Citi Field.

Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 20d

Last night: 4th highest attendance number ever for #NYCFC, most fans ever for a match in Queens

Top 5
1. 48,047 vs Red Bulls at YS, 6/28/15
2. 44, 738 vs Miami at YS, 9/21/24
3. 43,507 vs New England at YS, 3/15/15
4. 40,845 vs Miami at Citi Field, 9/24/25
5. 37,858 vs Red Bulls at YS, 5/21/16

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 26d

"Sogut, born in Hanover, Germany, is the founder of Pitchside, an international executive search company placing CEOs and senior leaders into football clubs and federations, and The Football Week, a global football media company that reaches millions of readers in over 100 countries in 30 languages"

The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 26d

DC United has appointed Dr Erkut Sogut as the club’s managing director of soccer operations. The club says in a press release: "Sogut brings a wealth of global soccer experience as a sports lawyer and player agent."

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 26d

The United States roster for the upcoming U20 World Cup in Chile #USMNT #USYNT

FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB/COUNTRY; HOMETOWN; U-20 MNT CAPS/GOALS)
GOALKEEPERS (3): 12-Adam Beaudry (Colorado Rapids; Castle Pines, Colo.; 7/0), 21-Duran Ferree (San Diego FC; San Diego, Calif.; 1/0), 1-Diego Kochen (FC Barcelona/ESP; Miramar, Fla.; 5/0)

DEFENDERS (7): 2-Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders; Seattle, Wash.; 7/0), 18-Luca Bombino (San Diego FC; Saugus, Calif.; 9/0), 5-Noah Cobb (Colorado Rapids; Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13/0), 16-Ethan Kohler (SC Verl/GER; Campbell, Calif.; 12/1), 3-Nolan Norris (FC Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas; 16/0), 17-Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pa.; 7/0), 4-Joshua Wynder (Benfica/POR; Louisville, Ky.; 11/1)

MIDFIELDERS (6): 19-Matthew Corcoran (Nashville SC; Dallas, Texas; 5/1), 8-Benjamin Cremaschi (Parma/ITA; Key Biscayne, Fla.; 9/2), 14-Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew; Columbus, Ohio; 14/2), 6-Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo; Chicago, Ill.; 15/1), 15-Pedro Soma (San Diego FC; Coconut Creek, Fla.; 15/2), 10-Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes; Saratoga, Calif.; 23/8)

FORWARDS (5): 11-Luke Brennan (Atlanta United; Atlanta, Ga.; 10/2), 7-Cole Campbell (Borussia Dortmund/GER; Peachtree City, Ga.; 3/0), 20-Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake City; Eagle Mountain, Utah; 11/2), 13-Peyton Miller (New England Revolution; Unionville, Conn.; 6/1), 9-Marcos Zambrano (Real Salt Lake; Gladwyne, Pa.; 13/6)

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 27d

New York City FC's #USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese has signed a contract extension with the club through 2030.

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · Sep 10

Zohran Mamdani, speaking to the Guardian (podcast tomorrow!), explained more about his petition to Fifa to end dynamic pricing, why he loves Arsenal, and what he'd do in a box with Donald Trump at the World Cup final: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Zohran Mamdani says Fifa putting profit before fans with World Cup dynamic pricing

In an exclusive interview, the New York City mayoral candidate spoke about his love for Arsenal, distaste for dynamic pricing, and what he’d do if he saw Donald Trump at the World Cup final

www.theguardian.com

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · Sep 10

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has called on FIFA to scrap dynamic ticket pricing at the World Cup, place a cap on resale prices, and make 15% of tickets available to local residents at a discounted rate, through a "Game Over Greed" initiative.