Tom Bogert
@tombogert
โฝ๏ธ MLS and USMNT Insider
โ๐ผ: @TheAthletic
๐: @SoccerwiseHQ, @InsideAmSoc
๐บ: @CBSSportsGolazo
๐ธ IG: Tom_Bogert
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๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฝ BREAKING: LA Galaxy in advanced talks to sign winger Chucky Lozano from San Diego FC on loan, per sources.
- Not done, trending well
- Likely DP, but SD holding some salary
- SD gave permission for Galaxy to negotiate w/ Chucky
w/ @PaulTenorio
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Mauricio Pochettino is officially continuing as USMNT head coach. Reacting to all that and much more with @RamosTab
Exclusive @TheAthleticFC
US host cities chasing FIFA for millions in payments they say were promised by FIFA towards legacy costs of World Cup. Cities verbally promised $1m each but not paid out by FIFA, who made $15 bn in World Cup cycle
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๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฝ BREAKING: LA Galaxy in advanced talks to sign winger Chucky Lozano from San Diego FC on loan, per sources.
- Not done, trending well
- Likely DP, but SD holding some salary
- SD gave permission for Galaxy to negotiate w/ Chucky
w/ @PaulTenorio
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CEASE AND DESIST: THIS IS BIT INFRINGEMENT ON MLS
our top bit lawyer @MLSist will be in contact
The #Reds# today acquired International Cap Space from the Cardinals in exchange for LHP Caleb Ferguson.
Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of MLS. The LAFC co-owner was voted in today by the MLS board of governors, per sources.
More here:
Success in this cycle means Pochettino bucking past trends, looking quickly toward the future without favorites and ... sticking around through the 2030 World Cup.
My column:
Whatโs interesting to me and hearing from my European sources that the price tag is what it is because Sporting Kansas City is chasing Luiz with another club in Europe.
"If you said that three months ago? Yeah, this would be a big surprise. Two weeks ago? No, not at all"
@TomBogert on what led to Mauricio Pochettino's contract extension with the USMNT ๐
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"There is going to be a job open in November. What happens if it's Tottenham? What happens if it's Man United?"
@TomBogert on whether Mauricio Pochettino is in it for the long haul with the USMNTโor if he could still be lured back to club football ๐ฃ๏ธ
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๐ง๐ท Sources: Sporting KC reach verbal agreement in talks to sign winger Andre Luiz from Olympiacos. @sport24 1st.
Fee $18m + add-ons, per sources. Deal not done, still details to sort but SKC proceeding.
Reporting w/ @PaulTenorio
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๐จ Soccerwise is live!
- MLS weekend
- Latest scoops
- MLS commish
- And much more
It's a loaded edition of our weekly MLS Verdict:
๐ The top priority wish list for whichever finalist is named MLS commissioner
๐ฐ More details behind Lucas Herrington's lucrative move from Colorado to Hull City - and how Brisbane Roar cost itself millions along the way
๐ต๐ฑ Robert Lewandowski breaks out in his home debut
๐ Lionel Messi returns less than two weeks after the World Cup final
@tombogert discusses all this - and more - from an action-packed MLS weekend โคต๏ธ
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#USMNT# manager Mauricio Pochettino is back. He has renewed his contract through 2030.
@HenryBushnell on the news. More to come:
MLS Verdict:
- My new commissioner wishlist
- Latest transfer intel
- Lewandowski first goals
- Messi returns
- Timbers rolling
๐ก Sources: Club America finalizing a deal to sign midfielder Edwin Cerrillo from the LA Galaxy. @layvtime 1st.
Cerrillo, 25, made 117 apps with the Galaxy. Was held out of the team's game this weekend as the deal got closer.
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Colorado Rapids done it again, scouting/development. Some deals in recent years
๐ฆ๐บ Lucas Herrington, $17m + $6m add-ons (Hull City)
๐บ๐ธ Djordje Mihailovic, $8m (Toronto)
๐จ๐ฆ Moise Bombito, $7.7m + add-ons (OGC Nice)
๐บ๐ธ Auston Trusty $3m (Arsenal)
๐บ๐ธ Cole Bassett, $2.65m (Portland)
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๐ฆ๐บ๐ฃ BREAKING: Hull City has reached a verbal agreement to sign Australia int'l defender Lucas Herrington for a deal worth up to $23m, per sources.
- $17m (!) fixed fee
- $6m add-ons
- 15% sell-on clause of any profit
- Deal not done, but just formalities
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The $17m fixed fee makes Lucas Herrington a top-10 outbound transfer in MLS history.
If all add-ons hit, could be the 2nd biggest in MLS history
1. Jhon Duran ($29m after bonuses)
2. Alphonso Davies ($22m)
3. Thiago Almada ($21m + $9m add-ons ... but actually $0 because Botafogo just don't pay no matter how many times you take them to court)
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๐ฆ๐บ๐ฃ BREAKING: Hull City has reached a verbal agreement to sign Australia int'l defender Lucas Herrington for a deal worth up to $23m, per sources.
- $17m (!) fixed fee
- $6m add-ons
- 15% sell-on clause of any profit
- Deal not done, but just formalities
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I told you it was opulent ๐๐
๐ฆ๐บ๐ฃ BREAKING: Hull City has reached a verbal agreement to sign Australia int'l defender Lucas Herrington for a deal worth up to $23m, per sources.
- $17m (!) fixed fee
- $6m add-ons
- 15% sell-on clause of any profit
- Deal not done, but just formalities
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๐ฆ๐บ๐ฃ BREAKING: Hull City has reached a verbal agreement to sign Australia int'l defender Lucas Herrington for a deal worth up to $23m, per sources.
- $17m (!) fixed fee
- $6m add-ons
- 15% sell-on clause of any profit
- Deal not done, but just formalities
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