I interviewed 50 or so people for that piece, right down to the dude who ran the tiny, North Carolina textile company that made the kits themselves. Those 20,000 words of interview transcripts are now in the Adidas corporate archives. I think my work is done there. Ha.
Adidas re-released the Denim Kit™ today. It is unquestionably still the most iconic piece of design in the history of 🇺🇸 soccer.
A few years back I spent way too long writing the definitive history of the kit. I still love this piece so much: www.nytimes.com/athletic/392...
NEW: Saturday was bad all around for Orlando City, who lost a game, a goalkeeper, and A Griezmann.
Plus: Nashville’s an instant hit, Triantis the terrific, RSL’s rising stars, the ‘Caps aiming for World Cup caps, Philly’s historic (bad) Shield defense, and more! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Week three and Red Bull New York supporters already have a 1000-mile stare, my God.
Another thought - I know some long-time fans were irritated when this match was moved, but it was a must, IMO. And if you’re going to move it, I’d much rather drive an hour to Baltimore/M&T than watch at FedEx Field (er, Northwest Stadium) which is three miles from my house.
A few thoughts from Baltimore last night, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Really incredible text tonight from my fav ex girlfriend, who watched me cover dc united for a decade
Club says this crowd here is a sellout of 72,026. That would make this crowd the largest in the history of this stadium — it's a great crowd, to be clear, but it ain't that.
Never not surreal to see any MLS match this well-attended, Messi or otherwise.
Nah, it’s a marketing exercise and a much larger payday than it would be at Audi. Right now, they’re alienating more of these potential converts than anything else.
ICYMI: The USL emailed every Championship player an FAQ doc that included guidance on “crossing a picket line” and “Union membership resignation.”
An active player said teammates couldn’t find it until they checked spam. “I just think it’s a bunch of bullshit.”
Full report at @us.theguardian.com.
The thing is - I get why players go to the WH. I’ve lived in DC for two decades and have been many times & it’s the people’s house - it is a moving experience. I don’t blame players for going, I blame (certain) Presidents for politicizing their visit and subjecting them to that shit.
There are plenty of times when I miss Grant Wahl personally, but I frequently miss his work & miss him professionally - the more frequent the intersections between American politics & soccer become, the more I miss that side of him. Just sharing a thought.
Inter Miami became the latest team to become wallpaper in Trump’s White House. Even by the standards of this administration, and even by the standards of American soccer, it was a truly bizarre thing to watch.
Me, on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Then again, I can't even spell flexibility, so maybe I don't deserve the full-time writing job I have. :)
Must-haves: "flexability" is a red flag if I've ever seen one, lol. Same bucket as "exposure," etc.
Fascinated by how little the 2026 WC has changed the soccer media landscape in the US. Was always talked about as a crucial, job-creating moment — nobody out there is hiring, and even the friggin rights holder to the World Cup is making freelance hires instead of full-time ones.
Rooting for five random people on the Foxborough, Massachusetts Select Committee taking down and humiliating FIFA, its most recent "Peace Prize" winner Donald Trump, and his buddy, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, at the world's biggest stage in less than two weeks
Outside Boston last night, the local government remains concerned they'll be left on the hook for nearly $8mil in World Cup-related security expenses. And still, nobody knows who'll pay.
7 World Cup matches hang in the balance.
Me, on @us.theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Absolutely incredible from Messi: scores a free kick, squares up to the Orlando supporters’ section as he celebrates, then asks an Orlando City assistant coach if he wants his autograph. The dude truly understands a rivalry, even in MLS. Put it in my veins.
So rare that you get this in early-season MLS but - what a fun run of games today, specifically NYCFC/Philly and this Miami/Orlando madness. I’ve just been rotting on the couch for hours tbh.
Have usually enjoyed the way Chris Penso calls games but he’s having a bit of a shocker in this Philly match. Woof.
greatest league in the world
Am I the only person experiencing transmission issues w/MLS matches on Apple? Probably once every 15-30 seconds I get a hesistation in video and audio for a split second. Just trying to figure it if it's an issue generally, or specific to my setup - did it last week too.
As expected, this was made official this morning.
MLS Next Pro’s pioneering anti-time-wasting measures are likely to be adopted by IFAB tomorrow and should feature in the 2026 World Cup.
On @us.theguardian.com - my look at the measures, the latest in a long line of American ⚽️ innovations adopted abroad: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The Guardian has obtained the missing 302s from the Epstein files, describing accusations against Donald Trump. Story from @jsweetli.bsky.social and @jgedeon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I don't have one, I grew up down the road a bit in Nashville :)
oh shit!
