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A column on the public’s disgust with FIFA, the impending World Cup and what’s at stake for soccer in America this summer …

Until "pay to play" is not the US Soccer model, we've got no hope of having a great men's national team. (The problem with pay to play for girls and the WNT are big but more in the long term as other countries strengthen.)

Great to see this studied in-depth. None of the below is the least bit surprising to anyone involved with youth soccer.

Nashville SC move up five places in the Concacaf rankings after reaching the Champions Cup semifinals. They're now considered the third-best team in the region, after LAFC and Toluca.

A study of youth soccer in NYC and North Jersey found: ⚽ Social importance pushed aside in favor of focus on rare college/pro places ⚽ Cost the primary barrier ⚽ A desire to play not matched by accessible areas to play ⚽ Overtraining young players reflects commercialization and competitive pressures

NYC bars could stay open later for World Cup with more outdoor watch parties, via @gothamist.com gothamist.com/news/nyc-bar...

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New Jersey native Pellegrino Matarazzo has guided Real Sociedad to victory in Spain's historic domestic cup competition, the Copa del Rey. He becomes the first American head coach to win a major trophy in one of Europe's 'big 5' leagues.

Coventry City, featuring former New York Cosmos player Haji Wright, secured promotion from the English Championship to the Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn tonight. #USMNT

The US Open Cup last 16 will see New York Red Bulls and New York City meet in Harrison, NJ, on April 29.

Train tickets to MetLife Stadium from NYC set to cost more than $100 during World Cup, via @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

Brooklyn FC's men's team picked up its second win of the season, its first since opening day, with a 3-0 win against Charleston Battery at Maimonides Park, Coney Island. Brooklynite Markus Anderson was the standout player with two assists and a goal.

Former New York City FC striker Taty Castellanos with two goals tonight to lift West Ham out of the relegation zone, at least for now.

New Jersey's World Cup fan festival will now be at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, home of the NY Red Bulls and Gotham FC. Original plans to host it at Liberty State Park were cancelled in Feb. A ticket for the day will cost $10. Report by Jonathan Mak for amNewYork.

A big win for Los Angeles FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup, defeating Cruz Azul 3-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. LAFC has had a really impressive start to 2026, and also leads the early Supporters' Shield standings in MLS.

The @apsl-soccer.bsky.social posted the current league tables and promotion possibilities in its various affiliated regional leagues. Here is the situation in New York's Cosmopolitan Soccer League.

This is awful. I already liked Big Pat, but will be rooting extra hard for his successful recovery and hopefully a spot on our 2030 team

Derby County have confirmed that USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang will miss the World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury in the game against Stoke City yesterday.

A public transport win for Inter Miami's new stadium, via @axios.com 🚆⚽ www.axios.com/local/miami/...

Jack Harrison on playing for Fiorentina: "It reminds me a little bit of New York, the energy and the passion the people have here for the club and the way they chant in the stadium." By @henry-winter.bsky.social @fourfourtwo.com www.fourfourtwo.com/person/playe...

New York Cosmos games are a great sight I gotta admit. Hinchliffe Stadium at night is pretty. Holiday crowd not withstanding. #NYCosmos

New York City FC and Westchester SC will meet in the last 32 of the 2026 US Open Cup. The game will be played at Mount Vernon Memorial Field on April 14 at 7.30pm. Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls host Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Sports Illustrated Stadium, NJ, on the 15th.

They Want to Stage World Cup Events. Can They Get Permits? Via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/n...

Fri night, for the first time ever, pregame at Firefighters Hall in Paterson. If you cannot make it to NJ, you can watch the match at Rivercrest in Astoria or Nana’s in Westbury, LI #WeAreCosmopolitan @donbecker.org @dream-king.bsky.social @blkmsk.com @ironweed.bsky.social @nysoccertimes.com

The Canadian Premier League has confirmed it will be trialling a change to the offside law, shown below, in its 2026 season, which begins this weekend.

If NYCFC wants to be a contender this season in MLS, they have some more work to do. @kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc looks at what went right and what went wrong against Inter Miami and Messi. www.theoutfield.nyc/p/short-kings

Still think this has been the most useful version of Pochettino's #USMNT system so far. The one against Belgium, using the midfielder rather than a full-back as the extra central defender, was probably the worst approach for that particular opponent. They used similar to the below v Uruguay, too.

The German FA (DFB) will set up a "German House of Soccer" at Chelsea Industrial, Manhattan, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Open June 11 - July 11, it will include a matchday area with German food and drink, and an exhibition area showcasing German football culture and heritage.

Congrats to everyone @evlovesnyc.bsky.social for a historic day, as today, for the first time ever, EV surpassed 2,700 meals! @jdnalton.bsky.social @oliveandyork.com @dream-king.bsky.social @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social @alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social @zellieimani.bsky.social

Brooklyn FC host a double-header at Maimonides Park tomorrow (Saturday), coinciding with Luna Park opening for the season at Coney Island. The women's team face Lexington at 1pm ET, while the Men's face Louisville City at 7.30pm ET.

Inter Miami will name a stand at its new stadium after Lionel Messi.

Sublime poetry In action @nyintfc.bsky.social @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social @battista.bsky.social

A crowd of 45,845 turned out for New York City FC vs Inter Miami (Lionel Messi) at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, making it the second-highest attendance in NYCFC history. The record is 48,047 vs New York Red Bulls in 2015.

I wrote about Nicolás Fernández Mercau and his shift to striker in my latest MLS roundup for @fotmob.com. #NYCFC fotmob.com/topnews/26690-mls-wrap-james-rodriguez-debut-forget

Getting in early on the ‘Nico for MVP’ conversation

It's not Lionel Messi but Nicolás Fernández Mercau with the free-kick golazo in New York City vs Inter Miami.

🦁MATCH DAY🦁 🗓️March 22 🆚NYAC 🏆APSL ⏰7:30om KO 📍New Rochelle, WestChester 🏟️Flowers Park 🎟️consider donating 1 meal/ $4 to @evlovesnyc.bsky.social 📺 m.youtube.com/watch?v=B5P7... Come for the football, Stay for the community. @nysoccertimes.com

New York City welcomes Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in MLS today.

Brooklyn FC has announced New Balance as its latest kit and apparel provider.

The 2026 US Open Cup is here! After Vermont Green's #USOC2026 cupset last night, its time for the NYC area locals to take part. Two games tonight, one tomorrow. Featuring national champ, pros vs amateurs, and more! Open Cup Digest on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/national-cha...

Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit, the Queens Classic, will be played at Citi Field in New York City on July 15. Gotham will make a combination of discounted and free tickets available for the game.

Mauricio Pochettino names 27 players for the training camp ahead of the #USMNT March matches against Belgium and Portugal. These are the last games before the announcement of the 2026 World Cup roster.

Attention NYC friends!

Print versions of recent Morning Star columns on the issues surrounding FIFA and one of the 2026 World Cup hosts.

Gotham FC will make a major announcement at Citi Field on March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Gotham FC Owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, GM Yael Averbuch West, Tierna Davidson, Jess Carter, NWSL COO Sarah Jones Simmer and New York Mets EVP of Ballpark Operations Katie Haas will be on hand.

New York City's new soccer stadium, due to open in 2027, will host nine matches in the 2028 Olympic football tournament, including men’s and women’s group stage matches on July 10-11, July 13-14, July 16-17, and a men’s quarterfinal match on July 20.

The Five Points @bernardvere.bsky.social @nysoccertimes.com @brigada71.bsky.social @curvamundialpod.bsky.social

Opening game home attendance for two new New York pro soccer teams. Brooklyn FC, Maimonides Park - 3,078 Cosmos, Hinchliffe Stadium- 4,099

Brooklyn FC kicked off a new era for New York City soccer, with a particular, deliberate focus on its home borough. nysoccertimes.com/brooklyn-fc-...