Rafa Benitez presented recently & encouraged coaches to take a closer look at the issues from building out of the back. Laurent Courtois is presenting @mlsnext.bsky.social CPD on Dec 3 & his topic - building out with a back 3. From our convo on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social 👇 @laurentcourtois

The USL’s season is ending, but its CBA standoff doesn’t seem to be. With the USL Championship’s CBA set to expire in one month, questions about the future abound. From salaries to healthcare to the USL's ambitious future, @usltactics.com examines what's at stake. “Tell us what the plan is.”

Former CF Montreal coach Laurent Courtois is a fan of Bradley Carnell & @philadelphiaunion.com We spoke about that yesterday ahead of the Union's MLS playoff game vs NYCFC. "Just good people." - Watch👇 Full convo next week on SiriusXM FC. @mlsnext.bsky.social @laurentcourtois.bsky.social

Get set to bring some extra cash for extracurricular activity when attending #NYCFC matches when Etihad Park opens in '27 #casino #soccer #tennis #baseball frontofficesports.com/cohens-8b-ca...

US men having success w/ switch from a 3-back to a 4-back shape tonight. I asked keeper Matt Freese about that flexibility after Saturday's defeat of Paraguay. Listen👇 The #USMNT up 4-1 (!) on #Uruguay at the interval in Tampa. @usmnt.ussoccer.com @newyorkcityfc.com @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

Matt Freese making is 12th straight start tonight for USMNT vs Uruguay. Freese sprinted to join the post-game melee after defeat of Paraguay on Saturday & suggested its a sign of the overall fight in the team. Listen👇 7pm ET (or shortly thereafter) in Tampa. @ussoccer.com @usmnt.ussoccer.com

Pro/Rel in collegiate soccer? It's one of the possibilities from the "White Paper" from a committee chaired by the new COO of US Soccer, Dan Helfrich. He described a 2-tier system. Watch👇 Full convo 2pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157 & SiriusXM app @ussoccer.com @ncaasoccer.bsky.social

Newly named US Soccer CEO Dan Helfrich my guest later. A former HS All-American & captain at @GUHoyasMSoccer he has chaired the committee that unveiled the "White Paper" - suggesting dramatic changes on the collegiate landscape. 2pm ET on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157 @ussoccer.com

44 - The 2025 #NWSLChampionship between Washington Spirit and Gotham FC will be the 44th meeting between the teams in all competitions, surpassing Seattle vs. Portland as the most played fixture between two #NWSL teams. Ultimate.

Chucky Lozano won't play for Mexico in Tuesday's friendly vs. Paraguay after an MRI revealed an overload in part of his hamstring (summarizing a technical translation there). San Diego FC will hope the time off will have him feeling right for the Western Conference SF on Nov. 24.

Tampa Bay Rowdies manager Dominic Casciato presenting Mauricio Pochettino with a Rowdies jersey. The #usmnt is training at the Rowdies training facility.

Mauricio Pochettino, in pregame presser said he has written this message to players: "Lets be realistic and do the impossible." #USMNT #WorldCup2026 #USA #Uruguay @usmnt.ussoccer.com @usmnt-thoughts.bsky.social @usmntnation.bsky.social

While it is of little consolation for what his absence will mean, the New York City Football Club will be compensated for the loss of Alonso Martinez on international duty with Costa Rica. His salary will be paid through the FIFA Club Protection Program (CPP) www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

"We are an attack based team. We spend 90-percent of our training sessions on the attack." - Jaymee Highcook, head coach @fduknightsmsoc.bsky.social He told me that earlier in the season ahead of a @btn.com broadcast at Rutgers. It paid off - FDU won the NEC Championship yesterday in OT.

They are connected by their New York City FC experiences, but for Matt Freese, it was his first time playing w/ Gio Reyna & Joe Scally. After the game, Freese had a wide smile when Gio's name was brought up. Listen👇

With some key players injured and others left with their clubs, is Mauricio Pochettino properly managing his roster selections? “The most important thing is that all the players arrive fit in a very good condition...to start the World Cup." But will that be enough, asks @sanjaysujan.bsky.social?

What a day for Kevin O'Toole. His Ireland teammate Troy Parrott had a hat trick - the winner at 90+6 in Budapest. And O'Toole's alma mater Princeton beat Cornell 2-0 in the Ivy Championship game. Ireland in position for WC playoff & Princeton automatic bid NCAA's @princetonupress.bsky.social

Last night Gio Reyna learned that his 4th minute goal vs Paraguay pushed him past his Hall of Fame father, Claudio on the international level (9-8). It was also his first headed goal for club and country (out of 28). Here's Gio postgame - listen👇 #USMNT #Reyna #gladbach @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

They are connected by their New York City FC experiences, but for Matt Freese, it was his first time playing w/ Gio Reyna & Joe Scally. After the game, Freese had a wide smile when Gio's name was brought up. Listen👇 @newyorkcityfc.com @usmnt.ussoccer.com (Photo courtesy US Soccer)

Per @Transfermkt & AS.com that was Gio Reyna's first headed goal among his 28 he has scored for either club or country. #USMNT #gladbach

At Subaru Park for #USA v #Paraguay 👇 #USMNT #MLS #NYCFC #DaleNewYork #MattyIce

I walked that field in Curacao - I know that field. While you can never be 100% certain, that turf could well have played a role in Alonso's ACL tear. BTW, Andres Perea broken fibula was on artificial turf at Bank of America Stadium (used to be grass). Watch 👇 x.com/sickpodnycfc...

Matt Freese expected to make his 11th consecutive start today for the USMNT in Chester, PA A bit of added sauce as he returns to a place where he grew up as a player & played against his current NYCFC side in the '21 East Final for the Philly Union. He reflected this week👇 #NYCFC #MLS #USMNT

🚨New Episode🚨 @glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss: 🔵NYCFC advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals 🔵Alonzo Martìnez reportedly suffers major injury 🔵& more! Full pod👇 Watch: youtube.com/live/uZcBj16... Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED390246...

No MLS this weekend but a packed "NYCFC Views Live" tonight. Heartbreak in Qatar; Midfield quandary for the Pigeons; MLS calendar & abbreviated Apple TV deal among the topics. You're always welcome to chime in here 👉 youtube.com/live/uZcBj16... 6pm ET #NYCFC #MLS #USMNT

BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027. Also voted on the regular season format. Details and quotes here from Palm Beach. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources. All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Nice story about one of the top young men in MLS - Kevin O'Toole. @newyorkcityfc.com @princeton.edu www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...

You've got Shaun Derry & Jack Collins on "The Football Show" right now on SiriusXM FC. Shaun will then join me & Matty Lawrence to talk footy on "The Coaching Academy" including a long throw-in summary 👇 10am ET on Ch. 157 & @siriusxmfc.bsky.social app @jackjcollins.bsky.social #Coaching

Ah, the long throw-in. Former England pro footballers - Matty Lawrence & Shaun Derry with over 1200 games between them - joined me on "The Coaching Academy." "Let's put down our snobbery for one minute." Watch👇 Full convo on the @SiriusXMFC app. @millwallfc.bsky.social @newyorkcityfc.com

Some great stories & footy talk later on "The Coaching Academy." Former Crystal Palace captain, Shaun Derry & my NYCFC broadcast partner & former Millwall captain Matty Lawrence join me. 9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157 & SiriusXM app. @crystalpalacefc.bsky.social @millwallfc.bsky.social

I suppose I'm naive but this is incredible. Described as a “moral crisis in Turkish football." One referee had placed bets 18,227 times & 42 referees had bet on more than 1,000 football matches each. 1,024 players suspended. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Andres Perea has surgery after horrific, awkward landing at Bank of America Stadium. #NYCFC #CLTvNYC #MLS

The sacrifice & skill to block shots is an indication of how mentally prepared a team is for a match. #NYCFC had 7 blocked shots to set the stage for their win at #CharlotteFC As explained post-game by City keeper Matt Freese & heard on our commentary for the New York City FC Radio Network 👇

7 blocked shots set the stage for NYC in Game 3 at Charlotte. Staving off an early onslaught & then the deciding goal. As explained post-game by keeper Matt Freese & heard on our New York City FC Radio Network 👇 #CLTvNYC #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

Alonso Martinez doubles New York City FC's lead with a goal in the 50th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network. Join us for the second half action at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!

New York City FC advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 3-1 win over Charlotte FC tonight. Three thoughts from Chris Tsakonas: glenncrookssoccer.com/blog/new-york-city-fc-advance-with-3-1-playoff-win-over-charlotte-fc

New York City FC advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 3-1 win over Charlotte FC tonight. Three thoughts from Chris Tsakonas: glenncrookssoccer.com/blog/new-york-city-fc-advance-with-3-1-playoff-win-over-charlotte-fc

Alonso Martinez doubles New York City FC's lead with a goal in the 50th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network. Join us for the second half action at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!

"NYCFC Pregame Live" from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Joined by the great Matty Lawrence to set the scene ahead of the deciding Game 3 between #NYCFC & #ForTheCrown 6p ET 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=LpYt... Followed by our live commentary 👉http://nycfc.com/radio #CLTvNYC

"NYCFC Pregame Live" from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Joined by the great Matty Lawrence to set the scene ahead of the deciding Game 3 between #NYCFC & #ForTheCrown 6p ET 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpYt... Followed by our live commentary 👉nycfc.com/radio #CLTvNYC

Gladbach teammates and former NYCFC Academy mates Joe Scally and Gio Reyna called in by Maruico Pochettino for November friendlies: #Gladbach #USMNT #NYCFC #Bundesliga

O'Toole with Ireland

Suggestion to all those who enjoy watching good football/soccer. Watch the Portugal U17's in the #WorldCup - they lead Morocco 3-0 at the 30-minute mark. The EURO champions on now on FS2 #Portugal

What a fantastic idea - so many positive points - outdoors, fitness, parent/child relationships. The "Bike Bus" in Montclair, NJ - very cool. Peace & love from Jersey. #NewJersey #Jersey #Bicycle #School apnews.com/video/mixing...

"He is to the finesse game what Iron Maiden is to chamber music." Fun profile of the guy who may be a bit crude but has given the Portland Timbers a boost in their quest to upset San Diego FC. @billoram.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org @siriusxmfc.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...

We did this last live last night

"NYCFC Views Live" coming up at top of the hour. Joined by @RobAbramowitz we've got reaction after today's New York City FC training session in preparation for Game 3 of #MLS playoffs at Charlotte. 7pm ET 👇 youtube.com/live/NEgUhyl... #CLTvNYC @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social