Seth Vertelney
@svertelney.bsky.social
Managing editor, @prosoccerwire.bsky.social. Gopher.
a few thoughts on Weston McKennie's increasingly strange snub
The Americans Abroad Five: McKennie's bizarre USMNT snub
Examining Mauricio Pochettino's rationale reveals some strange logic that may mask the coach's real feelings for the player.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
a few thoughts on Weston McKennie's increasingly strange snub
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BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Pochettino on McKennie:
November: "It's important for Weston to be there and try to convince the [new] coaches. I think it's more important than maybe being with us, Because we already know what he can provide the team."
September: "We already know Weston, it's not necessary to call him."
November: "It's important for Weston to be there and try to convince the [new] coaches. I think it's more important than maybe being with us, Because we already know what he can provide the team."
September: "We already know Weston, it's not necessary to call him."
Pochettino explains McKennie omission from USMNT roster
For the second time in three rosters, Weston McKennie didn't get the call.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Pochettino on McKennie:
November: "It's important for Weston to be there and try to convince the [new] coaches. I think it's more important than maybe being with us, Because we already know what he can provide the team."
September: "We already know Weston, it's not necessary to call him."
November: "It's important for Weston to be there and try to convince the [new] coaches. I think it's more important than maybe being with us, Because we already know what he can provide the team."
September: "We already know Weston, it's not necessary to call him."
Pochettino is going off on AC Milan and Crystal Palace for criticism over his handling of Pulisic and Richards. Says it's "not right" and he's "disappointed"
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Pochettino is going off on AC Milan and Crystal Palace for criticism over his handling of Pulisic and Richards. Says it's "not right" and he's "disappointed"
Pochettino on Antonee Robinson: "We are worried of course"
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Pochettino on Antonee Robinson: "We are worried of course"
some USMNT roster thoughts here, though the biggest question is still unanswered (for about 15 more minutes at least): where's Weston?
USMNT November roster: Three takeaways from Pochettino's squad
U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-man roster for friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
some USMNT roster thoughts here, though the biggest question is still unanswered (for about 15 more minutes at least): where's Weston?
this week, a look at three players who haven't found the prosperity they'd hoped at new clubs
The Americans Abroad Five: New clubs, old problems
For some Americans Abroad, joining a new club hasn't provided the boost they would have hoped.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
this week, a look at three players who haven't found the prosperity they'd hoped at new clubs
guessing she felt comfortable sharing this because her team won the games but uhhhhhhhhhh not sure that even matters
Seattle Reign boss Harvey admits ChatGPT is her assistant coach
Seattle Reign boss Harvey admits ChatGPT is her assistant coach
Laura Harvey either just discovered an ingenious way to game plan, or exposed herself as out of her depth. Perhaps, it was a bit of both.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
guessing she felt comfortable sharing this because her team won the games but uhhhhhhhhhh not sure that even matters
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My misadventures in World Cup ticket-buying.
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1% | Leander Schaerlaeckens
With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My misadventures in World Cup ticket-buying.
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tullis-Joyce has looked like the clear favorite to start at GK, but the pendulum seems to be swinging toward Dickey this window
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Tullis-Joyce has looked like the clear favorite to start at GK, but the pendulum seems to be swinging toward Dickey this window
U.S. youth international Keyrol Figueroa, 19, is on Liverpool's bench for the first time today vs. Crystal Palace. Figueroa just scored a hat trick for Liverpool's U21s vs. Everton
October 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
U.S. youth international Keyrol Figueroa, 19, is on Liverpool's bench for the first time today vs. Crystal Palace. Figueroa just scored a hat trick for Liverpool's U21s vs. Everton
Messi said something interesting!
In rare moment of candor, Messi urges MLS to lift spending restrictions
Lionel Messi called on MLS to increase spending in a rare interview with an American outlet.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Messi said something interesting!
things aren't going great, to varying degrees, for Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi
The Americans Abroad Five: Alarm bells ringing
Some longtime USMNT stars are surprisingly finding themselves playing sparingly this season.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
things aren't going great, to varying degrees, for Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi
Brenden Aaronson scores on the rebound after some unbelievably bad ball-watching by West Ham. First PL goal since Aug. 2022
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Brenden Aaronson scores on the rebound after some unbelievably bad ball-watching by West Ham. First PL goal since Aug. 2022
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U.S. Soccer will not hold a January camp this year.
The annual exercise will return in December 2026, with future camps likely to be held in the same month going forward.
The reasoning, quotes from USSF VP of Sporting Oguchi Onyewu and more inside:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The annual exercise will return in December 2026, with future camps likely to be held in the same month going forward.
The reasoning, quotes from USSF VP of Sporting Oguchi Onyewu and more inside:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
USMNT January camp will not take place in 2026, ahead of World Cup
The yearly exercise that almost exclusively features domestic-based players won't take place this winter, The Athletic has learned
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
U.S. Soccer will not hold a January camp this year.
The annual exercise will return in December 2026, with future camps likely to be held in the same month going forward.
The reasoning, quotes from USSF VP of Sporting Oguchi Onyewu and more inside:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The annual exercise will return in December 2026, with future camps likely to be held in the same month going forward.
The reasoning, quotes from USSF VP of Sporting Oguchi Onyewu and more inside:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
someone please clip how insanely mad Tolisso just got at Tessmann for not passing, I thought he was gonna rip his head off
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
someone please clip how insanely mad Tolisso just got at Tessmann for not passing, I thought he was gonna rip his head off
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Introducing my new posting space: Five Asides!
First installment drops tomorrow, previewing the MLS Cup Playoffs. Subscribe (for free) here: jeffrueter.substack.com/subscribe?pa...
First installment drops tomorrow, previewing the MLS Cup Playoffs. Subscribe (for free) here: jeffrueter.substack.com/subscribe?pa...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Introducing my new posting space: Five Asides!
First installment drops tomorrow, previewing the MLS Cup Playoffs. Subscribe (for free) here: jeffrueter.substack.com/subscribe?pa...
First installment drops tomorrow, previewing the MLS Cup Playoffs. Subscribe (for free) here: jeffrueter.substack.com/subscribe?pa...
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can’t take this one away from him though
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
can’t take this one away from him though
Lennart Karl, Bayern Munich
Lenny and Carl, The Simpsons
Lenny and Carl, The Simpsons
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Lennart Karl, Bayern Munich
Lenny and Carl, The Simpsons
Lenny and Carl, The Simpsons
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Dest benched for PSV-Napoli after late arrival
Dest benched for PSV-Napoli after late arrival
PSV defender Sergiño Dest was dropped from the starting lineup after arriving late for Tuesday's Champions League match against Napoli.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dest benched for PSV-Napoli after late arrival
it was a pretty slow weekend for USMNT players heading back from international duty, but Balo kept his momentum going
The Americans Abroad Five: Balo keeps rolling
Folarin Balogun continued his strong USMNT form upon his return to Monaco over the weekend.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
it was a pretty slow weekend for USMNT players heading back from international duty, but Balo kept his momentum going
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🧵 Hi MLS BlueSky. This is @bymattpollard.bsky.social, BW Managing Editor. It's been 24 hours since this exchange with Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas. I've given it some thought. Let's talk about it.
Here’s the video at the start of the question. Decide for yourself if @bymattpollard.bsky.social is in the wrong here:
www.youtube.com/live/CGwCbG1...
www.youtube.com/live/CGwCbG1...
Postgame Press Conference: Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC
YouTube video by Colorado Rapids
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
🧵 Hi MLS BlueSky. This is @bymattpollard.bsky.social, BW Managing Editor. It's been 24 hours since this exchange with Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas. I've given it some thought. Let's talk about it.