Tom Bogert
@tombogert.bsky.social
⚽️ MLS and USMNT Insider for The Athletic, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Soccerwise and more
Spoke with Gregg Berhalter on the Chicago Fire's offseason plans.
Club feels in a good spot. Looking to add four this winter. Could be a DP. Haven't decided yet.
Berhalter: “We’ve had negotiations with some top players, we’re open to everything."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Club feels in a good spot. Looking to add four this winter. Could be a DP. Haven't decided yet.
Berhalter: “We’ve had negotiations with some top players, we’re open to everything."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Fire reach permanent deal for Franco as part of club's plan to build on 2025
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Spoke with Gregg Berhalter on the Chicago Fire's offseason plans.
Club feels in a good spot. Looking to add four this winter. Could be a DP. Haven't decided yet.
Berhalter: “We’ve had negotiations with some top players, we’re open to everything."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Club feels in a good spot. Looking to add four this winter. Could be a DP. Haven't decided yet.
Berhalter: “We’ve had negotiations with some top players, we’re open to everything."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Also, what a great low-key addition Amahl Pellegrino has been for San Diego.
Acquired on deadline day in the summer, San Diego only paying senior minimum towards his contract.
6g/3a in last five matches for SD
Acquired on deadline day in the summer, San Diego only paying senior minimum towards his contract.
6g/3a in last five matches for SD
Absolute, pure dominance from San Diego FC last night to eliminate Portland Timbers 4-0.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Also, what a great low-key addition Amahl Pellegrino has been for San Diego.
Acquired on deadline day in the summer, San Diego only paying senior minimum towards his contract.
6g/3a in last five matches for SD
Acquired on deadline day in the summer, San Diego only paying senior minimum towards his contract.
6g/3a in last five matches for SD
Absolute, pure dominance from San Diego FC last night to eliminate Portland Timbers 4-0.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Absolute, pure dominance from San Diego FC last night to eliminate Portland Timbers 4-0.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Anders Dreyer in Round One: 3g/2a.
Inter Miami are into the conference semifinals.
On a Messi masterclass, a fluid attack without Suarez and the “subconscious”, but never spoken, desire to extend the careers of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets one game at a time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
On a Messi masterclass, a fluid attack without Suarez and the “subconscious”, but never spoken, desire to extend the careers of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets one game at a time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Messi, Miami kick-start MLS Cup quest, rout Nashville in playoff decider
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Inter Miami are into the conference semifinals.
On a Messi masterclass, a fluid attack without Suarez and the “subconscious”, but never spoken, desire to extend the careers of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets one game at a time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
On a Messi masterclass, a fluid attack without Suarez and the “subconscious”, but never spoken, desire to extend the careers of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets one game at a time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Columbus Crew’s elimination means Darlington Nagbe has played his final game.
Salute to a certified legend.
Salute to a certified legend.
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Columbus Crew’s elimination means Darlington Nagbe has played his final game.
Salute to a certified legend.
Salute to a certified legend.
I know replay angles can be deceiving, but I'm not sure how this isn't offside? Guess it wasn't clear and obvious.
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I know replay angles can be deceiving, but I'm not sure how this isn't offside? Guess it wasn't clear and obvious.
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Nice finish by Russell-Rowe either way for Columbus.
Cincy IMMEDIATELY equalized.
1-1 with 23 minutes left 🍿
Nico Fernandez just scored a wonderful solo goal in transition. This is why NYCFC spent $8m on him. Came through in a big moment.
NYCFC up 1-0 over Charlotte at halftime. Good performance by both. Tight game
NYCFC up 1-0 over Charlotte at halftime. Good performance by both. Tight game
Nico Fernandez a potentially transformative signing for NYCFC this year. Really, really good player.
NYCFC needed a top-tier star. Makes the rest better in their roles (including Alonso Martinez, who is also really, really good).
Since Fernandez debuted: 6W-0D-1L.
NYCFC needed a top-tier star. Makes the rest better in their roles (including Alonso Martinez, who is also really, really good).
Since Fernandez debuted: 6W-0D-1L.
November 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Nico Fernandez just scored a wonderful solo goal in transition. This is why NYCFC spent $8m on him. Came through in a big moment.
NYCFC up 1-0 over Charlotte at halftime. Good performance by both. Tight game
NYCFC up 1-0 over Charlotte at halftime. Good performance by both. Tight game
Absolutely pristine fall night in Charlotte for some playoff soccer.
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Absolutely pristine fall night in Charlotte for some playoff soccer.
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Gonna be a ton of fans here tonight for Charlotte - NYCFC.
@mlsist.bsky.social if the game is like a storm later, what would you call right now ? Pretty calm ?
Nashville & Inter Miami oddly have a lot of shared history, big moments against each other. It continues with tomorrow's decisive game 3.
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
For Nashville, Inter Miami, decisive playoff game adds chapter to intertwined history
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Nashville & Inter Miami oddly have a lot of shared history, big moments against each other. It continues with tomorrow's decisive game 3.
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: MLS Next Pro side AC Grand Rapids have named Darrius Barnes club president.
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Sources: MLS Next Pro side AC Grand Rapids have named Darrius Barnes club president.
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
AC Grand Rapids joins MLS Next Pro in 2027. Barnes is club's first hire.
Barnes previously worked with Charlotte FC & Crown Legacy FC, where he was named 2023 MLS Next Pro Executive of the Year
Real Salt Lake announces roster update. Biggest news to me? Willy Agada's contract expires and is eligible for free agency.
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Real Salt Lake announces roster update. Biggest news to me? Willy Agada's contract expires and is eligible for free agency.
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
If Agada chooses to stay in MLS, I think he'll have plenty of options.
Analysis on RSL (and all other clubs who announced):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
🇬🇭 Sources: Philadelphia Union finalizing deal to sign Ghanaian youth int'l forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Brommapojkarna. FotbollSkanalen 1st.
Details:
- Club-record fee in region of $4.5m
- U-22 initiative
- Big, physical forward who fits pressing system
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Details:
- Club-record fee in region of $4.5m
- U-22 initiative
- Big, physical forward who fits pressing system
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Shield-winning Philadelphia Union finalizing club-record deal for new forward: Sources
The Union are still focused on winning MLS Cup 2025, but they're making a significant move for 2026 and beyond as well.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🇬🇭 Sources: Philadelphia Union finalizing deal to sign Ghanaian youth int'l forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Brommapojkarna. FotbollSkanalen 1st.
Details:
- Club-record fee in region of $4.5m
- U-22 initiative
- Big, physical forward who fits pressing system
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Details:
- Club-record fee in region of $4.5m
- U-22 initiative
- Big, physical forward who fits pressing system
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
I don't think I've reported this publicly or not but: The Colorado Rapids pushed hard for Brian Gutierrez this summer. Was one of their top options after selling Djordje Mihailovic.
Colorado landed on a club-record deal for Paxten Aaronson, of course.
Colorado landed on a club-record deal for Paxten Aaronson, of course.
New: The Chicago Fire has signed midfielder André Franco on a permanent deal from Porto. Club agreed new transfer fee after ACL injury.
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I don't think I've reported this publicly or not but: The Colorado Rapids pushed hard for Brian Gutierrez this summer. Was one of their top options after selling Djordje Mihailovic.
Colorado landed on a club-record deal for Paxten Aaronson, of course.
Colorado landed on a club-record deal for Paxten Aaronson, of course.
The New England Revolution officially name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The New England Revolution officially name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
New: The Chicago Fire has signed midfielder André Franco on a permanent deal from Porto. Club agreed new transfer fee after ACL injury.
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Fire reach permanent deal for Franco as part of club's plan to build on 2025
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New: The Chicago Fire has signed midfielder André Franco on a permanent deal from Porto. Club agreed new transfer fee after ACL injury.
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Club also complete deal to sign Sweden int'l midfielder Anton Salétros.
Gregg Berhalter on those deals + offseason plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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Thank you to Charlotte FC for hosting us tonight and allowing Dean Smith and Zoran Krneta to chat with us
An even BIGGER thank you to everyone who came out to hang with the weirdos @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social
An even BIGGER thank you to everyone who came out to hang with the weirdos @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Thank you to Charlotte FC for hosting us tonight and allowing Dean Smith and Zoran Krneta to chat with us
An even BIGGER thank you to everyone who came out to hang with the weirdos @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social
An even BIGGER thank you to everyone who came out to hang with the weirdos @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social
🇻🇪 Sources: Josef Martinez is departing the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Josef Martinez to leave San Jose Earthquakes, eligible for MLS free agency
The 32-year-old Venezuela international forward was San Jose’s leading goal scorer this season with 14 goals in league play.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🇻🇪 Sources: Josef Martinez is departing the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Sources: Atlanta United finalizing a deal to name Tata Martino head coach.
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Sources: Sources: Atlanta United finalizing a deal to name Tata Martino head coach.
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social
Tata was the first head coach in Atlanta history. A legend at the club.
Now he’s back.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social
🇺🇸 Sources: Juventus, City Football Group and MLS club have inquired with the Houston Dynamo for USYNT midfielder Brooklyn Raines.
No official offers, but convos taken place.
Raines' contract expires after 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
No official offers, but convos taken place.
Raines' contract expires after 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Juventus, City Football Group show interest in Houston's Raines
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Juventus, City Football Group and MLS club have inquired with the Houston Dynamo for USYNT midfielder Brooklyn Raines.
No official offers, but convos taken place.
Raines' contract expires after 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
No official offers, but convos taken place.
Raines' contract expires after 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
🇺🇸 Aidan Morris talks USMNT return and Middlesbrough's promotion dreams
“Promotion is always a goal, but I hate talking about it, I do. It’s so early, man. This time last year, I was sure we were going to go up, so I just try to stay in the present."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
“Promotion is always a goal, but I hate talking about it, I do. It’s so early, man. This time last year, I was sure we were going to go up, so I just try to stay in the present."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Aidan Morris and the USMNT World Cup hopeful's year of opportunity
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🇺🇸 Aidan Morris talks USMNT return and Middlesbrough's promotion dreams
“Promotion is always a goal, but I hate talking about it, I do. It’s so early, man. This time last year, I was sure we were going to go up, so I just try to stay in the present."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
“Promotion is always a goal, but I hate talking about it, I do. It’s so early, man. This time last year, I was sure we were going to go up, so I just try to stay in the present."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, sporting director Kurt Schmid and assistant sporting director Tony Beltran have signed multiyear contract extensions
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, sporting director Kurt Schmid and assistant sporting director Tony Beltran have signed multiyear contract extensions
🇺🇾🔴 BREAKING: Luis Suarez has been SUSPENDED for Inter Miami's decisive game three playoff match against Nashville SC by MLS Disciplinary Committee, per sources
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Suárez suspended for Miami's pivotal playoff game vs. Nashville
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🇺🇾🔴 BREAKING: Luis Suarez has been SUSPENDED for Inter Miami's decisive game three playoff match against Nashville SC by MLS Disciplinary Committee, per sources
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
An (admittedly) overprepared 120-page deck; A long list of high-level candidates from within MLS, South America and Europe; A club looking to rebuild.
Inside St. Louis City's hiring of Corey Wray as sporting director and what's next
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Inside St. Louis City's hiring of Corey Wray as sporting director and what's next
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
For St. Louis City, it’s one key search down, one to go in its attempt to rebound
After another lost year, St. Louis City is trying to recapture its inaugural-season magic. All eyes now shift to its head coaching hire...
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
An (admittedly) overprepared 120-page deck; A long list of high-level candidates from within MLS, South America and Europe; A club looking to rebuild.
Inside St. Louis City's hiring of Corey Wray as sporting director and what's next
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Inside St. Louis City's hiring of Corey Wray as sporting director and what's next
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
🇲🇽 Sources: Chicago Fire & U.S. midfielder Brian Gutierrez is in process of securing a Mexican passport, & with it, eligibility to represent Mexico in the future.
Gutierrez keeping options open. Has 2 senior USMNT caps, both in Jan. camp this year www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Gutierrez keeping options open. Has 2 senior USMNT caps, both in Jan. camp this year www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Brian Gutiérrez in process of getting Mexican passport, national team eligibility: Sources
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
🇲🇽 Sources: Chicago Fire & U.S. midfielder Brian Gutierrez is in process of securing a Mexican passport, & with it, eligibility to represent Mexico in the future.
Gutierrez keeping options open. Has 2 senior USMNT caps, both in Jan. camp this year www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Gutierrez keeping options open. Has 2 senior USMNT caps, both in Jan. camp this year www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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Our boy @tombogert.bsky.social has the Ice Cream shop open and is breaking news. Join us live talking Revs Mitrovic coaching hire & LAFC frontrunner Marc Dos Santos www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qgG...
Breaking News! Revs To Hire Marko Mitrović + Marc Dos Santos Front Runner For LAFC + MLS Playoffs
YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ
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November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Our boy @tombogert.bsky.social has the Ice Cream shop open and is breaking news. Join us live talking Revs Mitrovic coaching hire & LAFC frontrunner Marc Dos Santos www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qgG...