The credentialing process for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is now open (deadline March 31) for North American media. The credentials come in two categories: Local (access to max 3 stadiums) and National (access to all stadiums). media.fifa.com/en/tournamen...

When Japhet Sery Larsen wanted to know about the Union, he asked an expert witness. Mikael Uhre gave a remarkably positive endorsement of a club that too often didn't treat him well: www.inquirer.com/soccer/japhe... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com

Rocco B. Commisso, the brash and controversial billionaire soccer owner, has died at 76. The former Columbia University player with a Bronx upbringing owned both the New York Cosmos and ACF Fiorentina. More on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/rocco-commis... #NYCosmos #fiorentina

As the Union get their preseason underway, an interview with Danley Jean Jacques. He could become the first Concacaf player to play a men's World Cup game in his club home since 1986. Plus the news of the day, including the notable new jersey numbers: www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...

New from @jtannenwald.bsky.social ⬇️ A one-on-one with @usmnt.ussoccer.com and @leedsunited.com midfielder Brenden Aaronson ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer.

From @pcattry.bsky.social: An interview with new #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley, who detailed his vision for a dynamic and aggressive team, his coaching inspirations (and meeting one in Jurgen Klopp) and why fear dictated his quick jump into coaching. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected NASR Executive Board for 2026-27! 🎉 President: @laurelpfahler.bsky.social Vice President: @nwblackmon.bsky.social Secretary: @amcalabrese.bsky.social Comms. Director: @cjcoreschi.bsky.social Spanish Lang. Media Liaison: Andoni Biurrarena

The incoming @soccerreporters.bsky.social board are here to support you, your work, and any challenges you encounter. Feel free to reach out about membership, questions, concerns, anything!

It's a great pack with everyone you could want (and definitely follow the @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social crew in general). Also, if you are a reporter yourself, give @soccerreporters.bsky.social a follow - we'll be more active on this platform moving forward in the coming years!

Lionel Messi is this week's #MLS Player of the Matchday with 40.5% of the vote.

Congratulations to Tom Barlow of the @chicagofire.bsky.social on being named this week's Player of the Matchday!

Marcos Reus of the LA Galaxy was voted as this week's #MLS Player of the Matchday! However, Brian Gutiérrez of the @chicagofire.bsky.social won the most votes from our members.

Tai Baribo is the mid-week player of the matchday, with over half of the vote!

Our members voted Dániel Sallói of Sporting Kansas City as this week's #MLS Player of the Matchday.

No surprises here as Brian White of the Vancouver Whitecaps was named MLS Player of the Matchday!

Congratulations to Josef Martínez of the San Jose Earthquakes, who has been named as the #MLS Player of the Matchday after winning both the media and fan votes.

Djordje Mihailovic of the #Rapids96 has been named this week's #MLS Player of the Matchday! It's his first time winning the award. Mihailovic received the largest share of the votes from our members (24.64%).

Congrats to Pep Biel of Charlotte FC who was voted by our members as MLS Player of the Matchday!

Tani Oluwaseyi of @mnufc.com is this week's #MLS player of the matchday, winning roughly 28% of the media vote. Diego Luna of @realsaltlake.com finished second and won the fan vote.

Roman Bürki of @stlcitysc.com was named as the #MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 3! He came second in media voting with 19.61%, trailing behind Albert Rusnák of @soundersfc.com (23.53%).

Tai Baribo of the @philadelphiaunion.com is this week's MLS Player of the Matchday! He earned more than 50% of the votes from our members. #doop #mls

It's the first Player of the Matchday vote for 2025, and Anders Dreyer of @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social came out on top! 26.02% of our members voted for Dreyer, and 34.15% chose Jayden Nelson of @whitecapsfc.com. The percentages below show the combined media/fan votes from this week.

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