Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter
@hartnettwriter.bsky.social
Soccer writer covering the beautiful game for Athlon Sports. ⚽✍️
Read my Athlon Sports articles here: https://athlonsports.com/author/sean-hartnett
Previous stops: CBSNY, WFAN, Entercom, NHL.
Same handle on Twitter/X.
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Read my Athlon Sports articles here: https://athlonsports.com/author/sean-hartnett
Previous stops: CBSNY, WFAN, Entercom, NHL.
Same handle on Twitter/X.
📨 [email protected]
Lionel Messi shared a message to social media after his one-goal, three-assist performance booked Inter Miami's trip to the #MLS Eastern Conference Final. More: ⬇️
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Lionel Messi shared a message to social media after his one-goal, three-assist performance booked Inter Miami's trip to the #MLS Eastern Conference Final. More: ⬇️
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Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris expressed his frustration about the condition of BC Place’s artificial turf following LAFC’s playoff elimination. More: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris expressed his frustration about the condition of BC Place’s artificial turf following LAFC’s playoff elimination. More: ⬇️
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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has made a big decision by dropping controversial striker Luis Suarez from the starting XI.
Suarez was named to the bench for Inter Miami’s #MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal match against FC Cincinnati. More: ⬇️
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Suarez was named to the bench for Inter Miami’s #MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal match against FC Cincinnati. More: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has made a big decision by dropping controversial striker Luis Suarez from the starting XI.
Suarez was named to the bench for Inter Miami’s #MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal match against FC Cincinnati. More: ⬇️
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Suarez was named to the bench for Inter Miami’s #MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal match against FC Cincinnati. More: ⬇️
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United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has weighed in on the future of Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman. More: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has weighed in on the future of Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman. More: ⬇️
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Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV: ⬇️
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Though NYCFC enter Sunday's #MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinal meeting against the Philadelphia Union as underdogs, Matt Freese is capable of pulling of an upset due to his spectacular goalkeeping and meticulous preparation. More: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Though NYCFC enter Sunday's #MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinal meeting against the Philadelphia Union as underdogs, Matt Freese is capable of pulling of an upset due to his spectacular goalkeeping and meticulous preparation. More: ⬇️
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Gotham FC's #NWSL Championship triumph was fueled by a tight-knit togetherness, squad depth and team spirit. Read on: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Gotham FC's #NWSL Championship triumph was fueled by a tight-knit togetherness, squad depth and team spirit. Read on: ⬇️
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Rose Lavelle scored a sensational match-winning goal that will go down in the history books to give Gotham FC its second #NWSL Championship title. Story to be updated with quotes. ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Rose Lavelle scored a sensational match-winning goal that will go down in the history books to give Gotham FC its second #NWSL Championship title. Story to be updated with quotes. ⬇️
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Follow along for running game updates from the #NWSL Championship match: ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Follow along for running game updates from the #NWSL Championship match: ⬇️
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Lineups for the 2025 #NWSL Championship:
Gotham XI: Berger, Freeman, Reale, Sonnett, Carter, Howell, Schupansky, Lavelle, Shaw, Purce, Esther.
Washington XI: Kingsbury, Wiesner, McKeown, Bernal, Morgan, Bethune, Hershfelt, Santos, Kouassi, Cantore, Monday. ⬇️
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Gotham XI: Berger, Freeman, Reale, Sonnett, Carter, Howell, Schupansky, Lavelle, Shaw, Purce, Esther.
Washington XI: Kingsbury, Wiesner, McKeown, Bernal, Morgan, Bethune, Hershfelt, Santos, Kouassi, Cantore, Monday. ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Lineups for the 2025 #NWSL Championship:
Gotham XI: Berger, Freeman, Reale, Sonnett, Carter, Howell, Schupansky, Lavelle, Shaw, Purce, Esther.
Washington XI: Kingsbury, Wiesner, McKeown, Bernal, Morgan, Bethune, Hershfelt, Santos, Kouassi, Cantore, Monday. ⬇️
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Gotham XI: Berger, Freeman, Reale, Sonnett, Carter, Howell, Schupansky, Lavelle, Shaw, Purce, Esther.
Washington XI: Kingsbury, Wiesner, McKeown, Bernal, Morgan, Bethune, Hershfelt, Santos, Kouassi, Cantore, Monday. ⬇️
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Big news is that Trinity Rodman did not make the starting XI for the #NWSL Championship. Confirmed lineups for Washington and Gotham here. ⬇
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November 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Big news is that Trinity Rodman did not make the starting XI for the #NWSL Championship. Confirmed lineups for Washington and Gotham here. ⬇
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#NWSL prize money breakdown — how much will Washington Spirit and Gotham FC Players earn in tonight's championship match? ⬇️
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November 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#NWSL prize money breakdown — how much will Washington Spirit and Gotham FC Players earn in tonight's championship match? ⬇️
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How and where to watch the 2025 #NWSL Championship final between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC -- Live Streaming & TV Channels. All the 📺 info below: ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
How and where to watch the 2025 #NWSL Championship final between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC -- Live Streaming & TV Channels. All the 📺 info below: ⬇️
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Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC #NWSL Championship match preview and projected lineups:
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November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC #NWSL Championship match preview and projected lineups:
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Gotham FC midfield ace Rose Lavelle ahead of the 2025 #NWSL Championship: "Getting to be part of the New York–New Jersey sports market is so cool. To be able to bring a trophy back to that would be really special." More: ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Gotham FC midfield ace Rose Lavelle ahead of the 2025 #NWSL Championship: "Getting to be part of the New York–New Jersey sports market is so cool. To be able to bring a trophy back to that would be really special." More: ⬇️
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Gotham FC star Rose Lavelle won't be satisfied with winning one #NWSL Championship. She wants Gotham to push for more.
"It’s good for this group to have this experience and hopefully get a taste of it, and continue to push for that to be the standard every year.”
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"It’s good for this group to have this experience and hopefully get a taste of it, and continue to push for that to be the standard every year.”
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November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Gotham FC star Rose Lavelle won't be satisfied with winning one #NWSL Championship. She wants Gotham to push for more.
"It’s good for this group to have this experience and hopefully get a taste of it, and continue to push for that to be the standard every year.”
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"It’s good for this group to have this experience and hopefully get a taste of it, and continue to push for that to be the standard every year.”
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Gotham FC's Jaedyn Shaw has been shaped by her Vietnamese and African-American roots. She wants to inspire youngsters to follow her path.
“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Gotham FC's Jaedyn Shaw has been shaped by her Vietnamese and African-American roots. She wants to inspire youngsters to follow her path.
“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman could return to the starting XI for Saturday's #NWSL Championship match after being removed from the NWSL's availability report. More: ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman could return to the starting XI for Saturday's #NWSL Championship match after being removed from the NWSL's availability report. More: ⬇️
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Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit has been removed from the #NWSL availability report ahead of the 2025 NWSL Championship. Same goes for Esther Gonzalez and Geyse. Looks like they're all given the full green light for Saturday.
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit has been removed from the #NWSL availability report ahead of the 2025 NWSL Championship. Same goes for Esther Gonzalez and Geyse. Looks like they're all given the full green light for Saturday.
The New York Cosmos are bringing back a familiar face as part of the famed club’s 2026 relaunch. Sebastian Guenzatti has joined the Cosmos on multi-year contract pending league and federation approval. More: ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The New York Cosmos are bringing back a familiar face as part of the famed club’s 2026 relaunch. Sebastian Guenzatti has joined the Cosmos on multi-year contract pending league and federation approval. More: ⬇️
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Ahead of Gotham FC's #NWSL Championship game, Jaedyn Shaw spoke about the importance of serving as a role model for the next generation.
“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Ahead of Gotham FC's #NWSL Championship game, Jaedyn Shaw spoke about the importance of serving as a role model for the next generation.
“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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“One of my motivations is being a role model for all those little kids that may look like me or have a similar background." ⬇️
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According to The Athletic, the DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League has offered Trinity Rodman a contract that the Washington Spirit and the #NWSL cannot currently match. Read on: ⬇️
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November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
According to The Athletic, the DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League has offered Trinity Rodman a contract that the Washington Spirit and the #NWSL cannot currently match. Read on: ⬇️
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According to reports, Arsenal right winger Bukayo Saka is nearing a contract extension that will keep him at the London club to 2030. More: ⬇️
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November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
According to reports, Arsenal right winger Bukayo Saka is nearing a contract extension that will keep him at the London club to 2030. More: ⬇️
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#NWSL Rookie of the Year Lilly Reale enjoyed a remarkable debut season by contributing in all areas.
Gotham HC Juan Carlos Amoros: "When you watch a Gotham match, you never think that Lilly is in her first season playing as a professional soccer player.” More: ⬇️
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Gotham HC Juan Carlos Amoros: "When you watch a Gotham match, you never think that Lilly is in her first season playing as a professional soccer player.” More: ⬇️
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November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#NWSL Rookie of the Year Lilly Reale enjoyed a remarkable debut season by contributing in all areas.
Gotham HC Juan Carlos Amoros: "When you watch a Gotham match, you never think that Lilly is in her first season playing as a professional soccer player.” More: ⬇️
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Gotham HC Juan Carlos Amoros: "When you watch a Gotham match, you never think that Lilly is in her first season playing as a professional soccer player.” More: ⬇️
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Latest Gotham FC pieces: ✍️
On Jaelin Howell being a midfield glue player: athlonsports.com/soccer/howel...
On 5 Gotham players making the #USWNT roster: athlonsports.com/soccer/5-got...
On Jaedyn Shaw's dramatic 97th-minute winning free kick to defeat Orlando: athlonsports.com/soccer/gotha...
On Jaelin Howell being a midfield glue player: athlonsports.com/soccer/howel...
On 5 Gotham players making the #USWNT roster: athlonsports.com/soccer/5-got...
On Jaedyn Shaw's dramatic 97th-minute winning free kick to defeat Orlando: athlonsports.com/soccer/gotha...
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Latest Gotham FC pieces: ✍️
On Jaelin Howell being a midfield glue player: athlonsports.com/soccer/howel...
On 5 Gotham players making the #USWNT roster: athlonsports.com/soccer/5-got...
On Jaedyn Shaw's dramatic 97th-minute winning free kick to defeat Orlando: athlonsports.com/soccer/gotha...
On Jaelin Howell being a midfield glue player: athlonsports.com/soccer/howel...
On 5 Gotham players making the #USWNT roster: athlonsports.com/soccer/5-got...
On Jaedyn Shaw's dramatic 97th-minute winning free kick to defeat Orlando: athlonsports.com/soccer/gotha...