Marlon LeBlanc is the 1st-yr head coach of expansion Brooklyn FC & he's with me later on SiriusXM FC Also, figure skating, performance vision & a tribute to Bobby Weir. Just a typical soccer show. 8p ET after Eric Wynalda & @jasondavis.bsky.social #WTF

Marlon LeBlanc is friends w/ Wilfried Nancy - I learned that during our chat for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social LeBlanc the coach of expansion Brooklyn FC in USL Championship & shared his thoughts about Nancy's ouster at Celtic. "He looks at football as an expression of art."👇 8p ET Ch. 157

Look forward to "The Coaching Academy" presenting two panel discussions this week in Philly. Thurs, 230p ET Room 201BC "World Cup '26" with Tab Ramos, Eric Wynalda & Jay DeMerit Sat, 1p ET Room 103A/B "Teaching the Game, Shaping the Player" with Tab Ramos & John Harkes. @usmnt.ussoccer.com

New York City FC initial pre-season roster released. Confirming that Talles Magno is among the forwards heading to Tampa. #NYCFC #MLS #DaleNewYork

Maxi's back with New York City FC

Rob Dow explains how adversity can shape confident, resilient players when coaches know how to frame it. His insights sit alongside many others I collected through long-form interviews and coaching conversations. Start reading here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #LeadershipInSport #PutItOnFrame

Macclesfield FC recorded the biggest upset in FA Cup history over the weekend defeating Cup holders Crystal Palace. There is an MLS twist to this story. Manager John Rooney (Wayne's younger brother) played for the Red Bulls & Orlando City (2011 & 2012). #RBNY #OrlandoCity #FACup #Macclesfield

Taty Castellanos scores his first goal for West Ham United. It was the game-winer in extra time against QPR in the FA Cup. #FACup #WestHam #WestHamQPR #NYCFC

The New York City FC gaffer isn't the only one who gets hugs from Talles Magno, back from his loan with Corinithians & at training facility yesterday. One of my fave pics from a #NYCFC preseason event in '23 Have always found Talles to be a delightful young man. #DaleNewYork

I had an inital "wow" reaction when I saw Talles Magno entering the #NYCFC facility & getting a hug from the gaffer. But it is not unique for an out-of-loan player to return while the player, his agent & club look for a new home. Let's see how it develops. #MLS @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

Kai Wagner scores his first goal for Birmingham City on his FA Cup debut. Stellar start in England for the former Union defender. #doop #bcfc #MLS 📹: ESPN+

Interesting to listen to Eric Ramsay last preseason, describing his ascent to become an MLS head coach at 34. From our conversation for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

This excerpt from Put It On Frame highlights Mikey Varas’ belief that players grow when environments stretch them. His philosophy joins many others in the book, offering coaches a wide range of tools and ideas. Explore the book here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #PlayerDevelopment

Laurent Courtois is heading back to Columbus per Caleb. I had a recent conversation with Laurent for SiriusXM FC. A coach with a conviction to build from the back with his teams - among the reasons why? "Because I freakin' love it." Watch👇 The full convo on SiriusXM app

Interesting to listen to Eric Ramsay last preseason, describing his ascent to become an MLS head coach at 34. From our conversation for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

I asked Emma Hayes if she's okay with the #NWSL High Impact Player criteria including #USWNT game minutes - which means she has a role in determining if players qualify. I also asked if the NWSL told her the rule was coming before announcing it. Hayes' answer: www.inquirer.com/soccer/trini...

I learned something after @talkhoops.bsky.social post about 7-footer Tom Boerwinkle of the Bulls. I checked his stats & nothing about blocked shots until the 73-74 season when the #NBA started logging blocks. Wilt Chamberlain & Bill Russell? We'll never know their total of rejections.

I am a fan of these sort of player contracts for long-time club standouts. 38-yr old Alejandro Bedoya re-signs with the Philadelphia Union while also working in Player Development.

The $60 World Cup tickets. US Soccer sent an email to its “Insiders” with links & codes to apply for World Cup tickets on FIFA’s official ticketing platform. Those links did not lead to the coveted $60 tickets & fans posted online in frustration & confusion." frontofficesports.com/us-soccer-fa...

Antoine Semenyo ended his Bournemouth stint in style - on his birthday. GW goal on 90+5 in the 4-3 win v Spurs. Next, a transfer to Man City. Saul Isaksson-Hurst is Semenyo's individual trainer & he was my guest yesterday on SiriusXM FC. Summer training for Semenyo w/ Flo Balogun. Listen👇

The moment before a substitution is louder than we think. Shirts, shin pads, instructions everything happens in seconds. From my broadcast perch, I’ve seen how little gets through. That’s why simplicity and timing matter. Put It On Frame: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #CoachingClarity

The paucity of two-footed players in soccer is alarming to me. I spoke about that with Saul Isaksson-Hurst who offered at least a partial solution on the youth levels. Listen👇 The renowned individual skills & tactics coach my guest tonight @siriusxmfc.bsky.social 8p ET on Ch. 157

A confident Michael Bradley is stepping into Red Bull territory. High press with numbers & counter press leading to big chances. And youth will be served in his return to Jersey at #RBNY Listen👇 @siriusxmfc.bsky.social @newyorkredbulls.com @mls.bsky.social

His current clients include Noni Madueke, Antoine Semenyo & Flo Balogun. Saul Isaksson-Hurst joins me tonight on "The Coaching Academy" On topic - 1v1's to unbalance an opponent. "I don't like 2v1's." 👇 8p ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157 @soccercoaches.bsky.social @soccercoach.bsky.social

Culture doesn’t appear by accident. It’s built with intention. In Put It On Frame, Juan Carlos Amorós shows how environments shape performance and identity, one of many voices revealing what truly drives teams. Read: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #CoachingWisdom #SoccerLeadership #PutItOnFrame

Former New York City FC forward Gabe Segal returns to DC United. The Maryland native guested for their Academy in the past and trained with Wayne Rooney and the first team. #NYCFC #DCU #MLS

BREAKING: LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig will undergo knee surgery and his status for 2026 is in question, per sources. Same knee from torn ACL at end of 2024 which kept him out all of 2025. Brutal, brutal news for one of the league's best players. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

This excerpt from Put It On Frame reflects my belief that coaching is about shaping mindsets as much as training players. It’s part of a collection of insights from coaches I’ve interviewed over the years. Start reading here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #CoachingPurpose

Former New York City FC analyst Dan Fradley has been named an assistant coach under Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich. #Bayern #CFG #NYCFC

Progress doesn’t come from playing safe. Karl Marius Aksum shares how bold tactical ideas carried a small village club to the top tier of Swedish football. That same mindset runs through Put It On Frame. Order your copy here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #CoachingMindset #LeadershipJourney

Zoe Avner was one of the most consistent players I ever coached at Rutgers. How wonderful to reconnect as she now engages in research in Sport Coaching at Deakin University in Australia. Among the topics: Ethical practices; gender responsive coaching; the transition experience. 2p ET Ch. 157

Mikey Varas raises a key question in modern coaching: how do we balance intensity with creative freedom. In Put It On Frame, I share his answer alongside insights from top coaches. Explore the book: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #PlayerDevelopment #CoachingMindset

Rob Dow’s excerpt in Put It On Frame shows how adversity shapes players in ways comfort never can. His voice is one of many from conversations on SiriusXM FC and The Coaching Academy. Explore the book: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #PlayerResilience #CoachingMindset

Reaching the top takes more than effort—it takes resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Grant Barge’s story of carrying a 50-lb rock up a mountain captures the true burden of sacrifice. These lessons live in Put It On Frame. Order your copy here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #Leadership

4th week at #1 in New Releases, Soccer Books on Amazon Grab your copy from this link: a.co/d/5rvAmrG

MLS Next is generating a positive response from outside their system. So says my guest tonight on "The Coaching Academy" - @nashvillesc.bsky.social West Coast scout, Matt Martin. 👇 Full convo at 8pm ET/5pm PT SiriusXM FC Ch. 157 @mlsnext.bsky.social @usclubsoccer.bsky.social

Emma Hayes creates environments where players grow, stretch, and rise. Put It On Frame brings her leadership insights together with years of coaching conversations on growth, culture, and standards. Discover the book: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #SoccerLeadership #TeamCulture #PutItOnFrame

Vincent is so astute tactically, and he couldn’t be a nicer guy. Really excited to see how he fares going forward. I just talked to him for Backheeled post-title, and I think that all comes through. www.backheeled.com/how-rob-vinc...

Juan Carlos Amorós reminds us in Put It On Frame that culture shapes everything. His perspective appears with many others I have collected over years of conversations with leaders across the game. Order your copy here: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #TeamCulture #PutItOnFrame #LeadershipInSport

Coaching is about growth and language matters. René Meulensteen’s advice to Cristiano Ronaldo, “add to your game” not “change your game,” shows how words inspire progress. One of many lessons in Put It On Frame. Order: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #CoachingWisdom #SoccerLeadership

Thanks to Andrew, Mark, John for allowing me to talk about the book plus some of the stories from this season & my 11 seasons with the club. #DaleNewYork

NBA fans don't care about the NBA Cup - there's empirical evidence proving that. In an effort to mimic the electricity of Cup competitions in soccer, here's a suggestion offered by @ThompsonScribe www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Casino approved in Queens. #NYCFC #DaleNewYork #MLS #NYMets #casino www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2025/12/16/m...

An intro to this week's "The Coaching Academy" from 12,000 feet at Imbabura, Ecuador 👇 A heart disorder & the road to recovery for an #MLS winger. @siriusxmfc.bsky.social @chicagofire.bsky.social @chicagofirefc.bsky.social

Not all 1v1 situations demand the same approach. In Put It On Frame, I share René Meulensteen’s breakdown of how technique, timing, and decisions change in each scenario—alongside insights from top coaches on player development. Explore: a.co/d/5rvAmrG

This quote from Put It On Frame captures Mikey Varas’ belief in balancing structure with creative freedom. His insights, along with many others, are part of years of conversations with top coaches. Order now: a.co/d/5rvAmrG #PutItOnFrame #PlayerMindset #SoccerCoaching

What a fantastic season to close a coaching career. The Greenville News shares a story of Doug Allison & his impact at Furman soccer. They play in the College Cup today facing Washington at 6p ET on ESPNU. @ncaasoccer.bsky.social www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

This is a fantastic background story on Mauricio Pochettino's affection for Herb Brooks, US Hockey & the "Miracle." #USMNT #WorldCup2026

Vanni Sartini is back in coaching w/ Halifax @cplsoccer.bsky.social He had 3+ years at Vancouver in #MLS marred by his suspension after chastising Tim Ford following a playoff game. He told me on SiriusXM FC that the mandated therapy that followed was life-changing 👇 @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social