New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed: 👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments 💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031 💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold? 🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid! gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...

New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed: 👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments 💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031 💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold? 🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid! gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...

The Vancouver Whitecaps have firmly rejected a report that Tristan Blackmon is headed to Inter Miami CF. Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...

Whitecaps deny the report that Blackmon is off to Inter Miami. Statement by Axel Schuster on the report that Blackmon is set to join Inter Miami:

Sources have indicated that they are hopeful that they are hopeful that Tristan Blackmon will stay in Vancouver. Some of the numbers speculated though will make it certainly hard to keep the #USMNT defender a Whitecap. I reckon that this will be a story that will remain with us for some time.

There is a report out there that Inter Miami CF are finalizing a deal to sign Tristan Blackmon from the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.

#USMNT striker Damion Downs returns to the Bundesliga as he tries to jump onto that World Cup train. Words for Transfermarkt www.transfermarkt.us/damion-downs...

There are also several brand-new faces in the #CanMNT January Camp squad, including some intriguing #CanPL youngsters and a trio coming from #VWFC Mitch Tierney and I dive into those new names, looking at what they can bring to Jesse Marsch's side this camp 👇 onesoccer.ca/a/dual-natio...

The CBA for players in the #USL-C has expired, but talks are set to resume Thursday. While there is some agreement on 12-month contracts & clubs offering health insurance to players, there's still some distance to be navigated on salary increases and player licensing. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy. gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...

#CanMNT goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau has joined Orlando City. Write up for Transfermarkt on what it all means ahead of the 2026 World Cup. www.transfermarkt.us/maxime-crepe...

What a gem of a name!

Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy. gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...

Back in the 'office' today after some time in the corner of Latin America. January is one of the few times when my commissions are wide open, so hoping to speak w. editors/producers/brands/old pals about working together this year - whether it be a project in the U.S./Mexico or farther afield!

New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat: 🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt 🎄Downs to Werder Bremen 🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent 🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton 🇩🇪...and much more! youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...

As there has been a steady stream of new arrivals on Bluesky lately, here are a few starter packs I put together which might be of use. go.bsky.app/LkYr5cE

Done deal ✅

Some of the reactions that I have seen on this are crazy. He is 17! When I was 17 I didn’t want to live in the same place for the rest of my life either.

Whatever they might be saying elsewhere, Kuze and I are here to tell you that Kiefer Sherwood is still almost certainly going to be traded. theprovince.com/sports/hocke...

New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat: 🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt 🎄Downs to Werder Bremen 🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent 🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton 🇩🇪...and much more! youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...

It remains funny to me that 17 years into @sounderatheart.com’s existence people are still shocked whenever we lightly tread into anything vaguely political.

NEW: Ali Ahmed is heading overseas to join Norwich City in the relegation battle of England's second tier. A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England My @SInow story www.si.com/soccer/canad...

There’s been a lot of rubbish said about Wilfried Nancy at Celtic. There will be more before he’s inevitably sacked. But to be clear - he is part of the problem. Celtic are a tactical mess right now. An absolute rabble of a team. Players aren’t bought in. The second half today was a capitulation.

More details on the Ali Ahmed to Norwich City deal. Looking like it will be a more active January window for the Whitecaps than we anticipated. #VWFC

Sources 🚨 Ali Ahmed is indeed headed to Norwich City. #VWFC are set to receive a significant transfer fee in the region of €2m plus add-ons. English outlet Pink Un first! Details below 👇 www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...

Top site! Use it every day.

There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.

Who is Birmingham signing, Kai Wagner? Elite chance creator for Philadelphia Union. Details below for Transfermarkt! www.transfermarkt.us/who-is-birmi...

My latest #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Newsletter answers some excellent questions sent in by our readers: 💊 Alajbegović and Onyeka future at Leverkusen 🐐 What is next for El Mala at Köln? ⚔️ Could Leite and Doekhi leave Union? 😲 Surprise players this season 🇩🇪 ... and much more!

Arnaud Kalimuendo is heading to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the rest of the season. SGE have the option to make the deal permanent. Story with @nottmtails.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Harvey Elliott to Charlotte? Aston Villa playmaker not featuring in Unai Emery's plans. Transfermarkt understands that the player is still somewhat reluctant to move to Major League Soccer. www.transfermarkt.us/harvey-ellio...

With 2026 upon us, I discuss user questions on the future of Alajbegović and Onyeka at Leverkusen, explore what Köln might do with El Mala, and what will happen with two Union defenders, and more! Read it now on Gegenpressing gegenpressing.substack.com/p/alajbegovi...

With 2026 upon us, I discuss user questions on the future of Alajbegović and Onyeka at Leverkusen, explore what Köln might do with El Mala, and what will happen with two Union defenders, and more! Read it now on Gegenpressing gegenpressing.substack.com/p/alajbegovi...

Guten Rutsch an alle drüben in Europa. Auf 2026.

🎙️Our last AFTN Soccer Show of 2025 is out at aftn.ca/episode-708-... & where you get podcasts. In Ep708: 🌉Vanni Sartini talks Whitecaps and Halifax Wanderers 🌄Asa Rehman on Vancouver Rise's title winning season 🌊Kian Gadsby on Vancouver's footballing year 🏆More AFTN awards 🎁Christmas football gifts

Whitecaps FC to settle class-action lawsuit with fans over Lionel Messi no-show

More details here. Shaffelburg was an important player for Nashville, but struggled with BJ Callaghan's more possession-based approach. He should be a perfect fit for LAFC's open-field attack, and a good compliment to Dénis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.

We have a bunch of new friends here on @bsky.app, so it's a great time to share our (updated) American soccer conversation starter pack! Add and share and help grow our wonderful community here on the platform.

This is why AI will ultimately fail because those behind it are essentially megalomaniac idiots who happen to know code.

This year, Grok was reprogrammed to say Elon Musk is better than everyone at everything, including blowjobs, piss drinking, playing quarterback, conquering Europe, etc. www.404media.co/elon-musk-co...

In my final Bayern Munich Q&A of 2025, I discuss the contract situations surrounding Gnabry and Upamecano, whether Man City could come in for Kompany, and much more! gegenpressing.substack.com/p/the-big-ba...

In my final Bayern Munich Q&A of 2025, I discuss the contract situations surrounding Gnabry and Upamecano, whether Man City could come in for Kompany, and much more! gegenpressing.substack.com/p/the-big-ba...

Frohe Weihnachten 🎄

🇩🇪🎄 Frohe Weihnachten from the terraces! ⚫️ Magdeburg attack: one year on 🟡 Happy birthday, Eintracht Braunschweig! 🔴 Happy birthday, Ultras Düsseldorf! 👮‍♀️ Little seasonal good will for police 🎅🏼 Ultras’ Christmas greetings Full stories on Gegenpressing: gegenpressing.substack.com/p/on-the-ter...

Day 24: Dro Fernández: No.8 or winger? Meet Barça wonderkid with Filipinos roots www.transfermarkt.us/dro-fernande...

Who is Hamza Abdelkarim? Barcelona target could become "Egypt's Erling Haaland" In-depth profile for Transfermarkt www.transfermarkt.us/who-is-hamza...

Now that we know that the #CanMNT will have a January camp... what could the roster look like? I look at some of the names who could be in the squad, from key regulars to fringe youngsters Probably missed some names... but this gives a good idea of what to expect👀 onesoccer.ca/a/what-could...

NEW: In what has become one of my favourite Christmas traditions, @landofsticks.bsky.social and @joshrjhealey.bsky.social join the Wanderer Grounds podcast to gift presents to each of the returning @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social. Plus, we break down Marco Carducci's signing. pod.co/wanderer-gro...

Done deal: Sean Johnson signs with D.C. United through June 2027 and becomes the starting keeper. Kim Joon Hong and Jordan Farr will battle for the No. 2 slot.

After acquiring a striker (Tai Baribo) and center back (Sean Nealis), D.C. United now needs to add a starting keeper. Per sources, DCU pursuing veteran Sean Johnson, who had a good year on a bad Toronto team, which declined his option ($1 million+) but remained in talks.