Tom Bogert
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BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm to GOAL that the necessary threshold of 241 votes to rescind the 2-semester model has been hit.
🇺🇸 USMNT November roster analysis for Nations League vs. Haiti
- First competitive games since World Cup exit
- 3 things we want to see in November
BREAKING: The two-semester model for men’s college soccer is expected to be rescinded, sources tell GOAL.
The vote needs two-thirds majority to rescind initial decision and sources say they expect that to happen.
New model originally ratified on Oct. 7.
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Allan Saint-Maximin on MLS:
“Every time I open my phone, I see a crazy goal. There are so many bangers in the league.”
Sat down for more than 90 minutes with Allan Saint-Maximin
We discussed the racial abuse his children suffered at school in Mexico, a new adventure with Charlotte FC, his loyalty to #NUFC#, playing for Mourinho and a €26m offer for his Helios game
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Any dual national panic surrounding rising USMNT forward Julian Hall is on the verge of being officially over... even if there was no real reason for fear of a one-time switch anyway.
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Mauricio Pochettino says he didn't want to call both Flo Balogun and Ricardo Pepi because neither are 100% fit. He thought it was good to bring Balogun and let Pepi stay at PSV:
“We decided it was much better to keep (Pepi) training (at PSV), establishing his fitness.
We didn’t want to bring both because they’re both not 100%.”
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🇺🇸 The USMNT roster for November games against Haiti...
- Pulisic, McKennie and Balogun return
- Sullivan, Hall, Albert among 8 debutants to remain with senior group
- Santiago Castaneda, Reed Baker-Whiting in
- No Weah, Pepi, Cardoso, Morris, etc
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The USMNT face Haiti in the Nations League quarterfinals.
After a fantastic fall window of four wins in friendlies, key players should be back.
Which youngsters will remain? Which vets returns?
Projected squad from @PaulTenorio and me:
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Alejandro Bedoya announces his retirement at the end of the season.
The Philadelphia Union legend joined the club in 2016 and has been at the heart of their transformation. Incredible player, incredible leader.
Bedoya made 66 USMNT caps as well as eight seasons in Europe
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The Oakland Roots have been a model for sports franchises that center community. But does America have a space for such anymore?
On this critical moment for Oakland’s pro soccer team and what their predicament conveys about modern sports
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What's at stake on MLS Decision Day this weekend @GolazoAmerica
Should Alexander Isak have appealed more for a penalty after his shirt was pulled by Jurrien Timber—or does that send the wrong message to players?
@GeoffShreeves and @TomBogert debate after a controversial incident in Liverpool vs. Arsenal 🗣️
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“The Western Conference playoff race is the one thing to watch on Saturday.” 👀
@tombogert shares the biggest storylines heading into the final matches of the MLS regular season 📺
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RT @CrewFanCouncil: “One of the most uplifting stories of the season.” - Tom Bogert
Signs of life for Chicago, the East is sorted & the West goes to Thunderdome | Matchday 34
It's our final Sunday night column of the year! Thanks all for reading along, and let's all get plenty of rest before Decision Day goes nuts on all of us.
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The Verdict: The penultimate matchday in MLS is done... here's what we're set up for on Decision Day to close the season
- 6 teams vying for 3 playoff spots out West
- All 9 postseason spots clinched in East
- Nashville chase points record
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Nashville played 17 regular season matches at home
15 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses. Invincible home record.
MLS Cup runs through GEODIS Park as long as Nashville are alive.
Nashville SC are inevitable. What a team.
With their comeback 3-2 win over Red Bull New York, Nashville SC has tied the record most single-season points in MLS history with 74 (Inter Miami, 2024)
Nashville head to FC Cincinnati next week needing a point to set a new record
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Nashville SC are inevitable. What a team.
Nashville SC are inevitable. What a team.
Columbus Crew have won 5 straight (and 7 of their last 8) to effectively clinch a playoff spot.
Wild run. Really fun story with a massive midseason transformation with a number of key signings + Laurent Courtois completely turning season around as interim head coach
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