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Award-winning soccer writer who has seen a lot and written a ton. 2025 Clay Berling Media Career of Excellence Award from United Soccer Coaches. Attended all but one MLS Cup, 13 World Cups (8 men, 5 women), 7 Olympics. Has authored nine books.

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ANOTHER PHYSICAL AFFAIR?: USWNT's Hayes expects Colombia to up its game in SheBelieves Cup finale - Front Row Soccer After her team secured a 2-0 win over Argentina in a physical affair in the opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on March 1, U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes expects another clash again...

ANOTHER PHYSICAL AFFAIR?: USWNT's Hayes expects Colombia to up its game in SheBelieves Cup finale - frontrow.soccer/fkcw3

07.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SOCCER BUSINESS: William Paterson U. partners with Cosmos, Jackals baseball, Hinchcliffe Stadium - Front Row Soccer William Paterson University on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Hinchliffe Sports Partners, operators of historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, N.J., and owners of the New Jersey Jackal...

SOCCER BUSINESS: William Paterson U. partners with Cosmos, Jackals baseball, Hinchcliffe Stadium - frontrow.soccer/gv5pu

06.03.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWCOMERS: NYCFC II adds 6 players for MLS NEXT Pro campaign - Front Row Soccer New York City FC II on Friday announced it has signed six newcomers to its roster prior its MLS NEXT Pro season opener against Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Fiel...

NEWCOMERS: NYCFC II adds 6 players for MLS NEXT Pro campaign - frontrow.soccer/zmb0a

06.03.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE ULTIMATE PROMOTION: Red Bulls sign Dos Santos to an MLS contract - Front Row Soccer he New York Red Bulls have signed Red Bulls II defender Matthew Dos Santos to an MLS contract as a homegrown, the club announced on Friday.

THE ULTIMATE PROMOTION: Red Bulls sign Dos Santos to an MLS contract - frontrow.soccer/p5j6q

06.03.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A MUSEUM PIECE: NYCFC's Anschutz Trophy part of exhibition at American Museum of Natural History - Front Row Soccer The American Museum of Natural History on May 15 will open For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence, a special exhibition of championship rings, trophies, medals, and jewelry from legendary athletes ...

A MUSEUM PIECE: NYCFC's Anschutz Trophy part of exhibition at American Museum of Natural History - frontrow.soccer/v0soj

06.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FOR THIS SEASON: A.C. Newport joins NPSL - Front Row Soccer The National Premier Soccer League has announced that AC Newport has joined the league.

FOR THIS SEASON: A.C. Newport joins NPSL - frontrow.soccer/skqfj

06.03.2026 12:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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COMING THIS AUGUST: NYCFC announces Leagues Cup schedule - Front Row Soccer New York City FC on Thursday announced its group draw and schedule for Leagues Cup 2026.

COMING THIS AUGUST: NYCFC announces Leagues Cup schedule - frontrow.soccer/1m74o

05.03.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL HER SKIPPER: Davidson to captain Gotham FC, which unveils its roster - Front Row Soccer Gotham FC announced on Thursday its 2026 leadership group and season roster as the reigning National Women's Soccer League and Concacaf champions prepare to defend their domestic and continental title...

CALL HER SKIPPER: Davidson to captain Gotham FC, which unveils its roster - frontrow.soccer/299p2

05.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BACK IN A FAMILIAR PLACE: Fighting Tomcats return to NPSL's North Atlantic Conference - Front Row Soccer The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats will return to the North Atlantic Conference for the National Premier Soccer League season, it was announced on Thursday.

BACK IN A FAMILIAR PLACE: Fighting Tomcats return to NPSL's North Atlantic Conference - frontrow.soccer/yqz9b

05.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GUEST COLUMN: The good, the bad and the ugly of the College Transfer Portal - Front Row Soccer The window of opportunity for college soccer players opens Nov. 17 and closed December 16 for women’s soccer. Men’s soccer is Nov. 24 to Dec. 23. The spring window for both men’s and women’s soccer is...

GUEST COLUMN: The good, the bad and the ugly of the College Transfer Portal - frontrow.soccer/3s92i

05.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 5): Reddick Whitehill doubles her pleasure in a 2003 WWC shutout - Front Row Soccer It was barely a week ago that Cat Reddick made her Women's World Cup debut. In that game she replaced injured USA '99 hero Brandi Chastain at halftime of the U.S.'s 3-1 victory over Sweden.

WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 5): Reddick Whitehill doubles her pleasure in a 2003 WWC shutout - frontrow.soccer/fvajc

05.03.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VIDEO: Here's Sentnor's game-winning goal for the USWNT - Front Row Soccer Here is Ally Sentnor's game-winning goal for the U.S. women's national team in its 1-0 win over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday night.

VIDEO: Here's Sentnor's game-winning goal for the USWNT - frontrow.soccer/8bax6

05.03.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VIDEO: Listen to and watch Hayes talk after SheBelieves win over Canada - Front Row Soccer Here's the post-game press conference of U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes after the 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday night. The presser starts at 1:40.

VIDEO: Listen to and watch Hayes talk after SheBelieves win over Canada - frontrow.soccer/6askr

05.03.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ONE IS ENOUGH: Sentnor's goal lifts USWNT over Canada in SheBelieves Cup - Front Row Soccer FForward Ally Sentnor scored the game-winner off a half-volley in the 55th minute to lift the U.S. women's national team to a 1-0 victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field ...

ONE IS ENOUGH: Sentnor's goal lifts USWNT over Canada in SheBelieves Cup - frontrow.soccer/5mnlu

05.03.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THAT NAME IS FAMILIAR: Wynalda's daughter, Tatum, signs as a replacement player with San Diego Wave - Front Row Soccer San Diego Wave FC announced on Wednesday that the National Women's Soccer League club has signed midfielder Tatum Wynalda to a short-term injury replacement contract through April.

THAT NAME IS FAMILIAR: Wynalda's daughter, Tatum, signs as a replacement player with San Diego Wave - frontrow.soccer/cou82

04.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (DAY 4): Rodriguez makes an impact on the field for Costa Rica, could be influential off it as well (2016) - Front Row Soccer Raquel Rodriguez has proven to be a game-changer on the field.

WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (DAY 4): Rodriguez makes an impact on the field for Costa Rica, could be influential off it as well (2016) - frontrow.soccer/sjy63

04.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HE'S BEEN AROUND THE WORLD: Fighting Tomcats sign veteran defender Palomeque - Front Row Soccer The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats on Wednesday announced the signing of defender Ezequiel Palomeque to a one-year contract for the National Premier Soccer League season.

HE'S BEEN AROUND THE WORLD: Fighting Tomcats sign veteran defender Palomeque - frontrow.soccer/x41be

04.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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INSIDE THE RED BULLS SALE Twenty years ago, a reporter sits, sleeps on a story for 12 hours

Tuesday, March 3 was the 20th anniversary of Red Bull's purchase of the MetroStars in 2006. Here is the story behind my scoop on View From The Front Row.

frontrow.soccer/ni1w8

04.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WELCOMING WREXHAM: English Championship club will clash with Liverpool at Yankee Stadium on July 29 - Front Row Soccer Wrexham is coming to the United States, and specifically to New York City.

WELCOMING WREXHAM: English Championship club will clash with Liverpool at Yankee Stadium on July 29 - frontrow.soccer/w0q4z

04.03.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NORWAY BOUND: Gotham FC transfers Nyamekye to SK Brann - Front Row Soccer Gotham FC has agreed to a transfer of midfielder Stella Nyamekye to Norwegian side SK Brann for an undisclosed fee pending clearance of her International Transfer Certificate, the clubs announced on T...

NORWAY BOUND: Gotham FC transfers Nyamekye to SK Brann - frontrow.soccer/dzdib

03.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VIDEO: USWNT coach Hayes talks about Canada before SheBelieves clash - Front Row Soccer Hear what U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes has to say before Wednesday's SheBelieves Cup against Canada.

VIDEO: USWNT coach Hayes talks about Canada before SheBelieves clash - frontrow.soccer/7tonm

03.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WALL-TO-WALL COVERAGE: Telemundo plans 700 hours of World Cup viewing - Front Row Soccer With 100 days to go until the kickoff of 2026 World Cup on June 11, Telemundo, on Tuesday unveiled its most expansive coverage plan of the tournament.

WALL-TO-WALL COVERAGE: Telemundo plans 700 hours of World Cup viewing - frontrow.soccer/qg8x8

03.03.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100 DAYS TO KICKOFF: Official World Cup poster is unveiled by FIFA - Front Row Soccer Tuesday marks 100 Days to Go until the 2026 World Cup, which will see Canada, Mexico and the Unitedβ€―States welcome the world.

100 DAYS TO KICKOFF: Official World Cup poster is unveiled by FIFA - frontrow.soccer/lv0ne

03.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 6): Wyant believed to be the 1st woman to guide a men’s team into an NCAA tournament - Front Row Soccer She did not take the job to make history or be yet a pioneer for a second time in her soccer career.

WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 6): Wyant believed to be the 1st woman to guide a men’s team into an NCAA tournament - frontrow.soccer/si5nj

06.03.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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COMING THIS AUGUST: NYCFC announces Leagues Cup schedule - Front Row Soccer New York City FC on Thursday announced its group draw and schedule for Leagues Cup 2026.

COMING THIS AUGUST: NYCFC announces Leagues Cup schedule - frontrow.soccer/1m74o

05.03.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL HER SKIPPER: Davidson to captain Gotham FC, which unveils its roster - Front Row Soccer Gotham FC announced on Thursday its 2026 leadership group and season roster as the reigning National Women's Soccer League and Concacaf champions prepare to defend their domestic and continental title...

CALL HER SKIPPER: Davidson to captain Gotham FC, which unveils its roster - frontrow.soccer/299p2

05.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BACK IN A FAMILIAR PLACE: Fighting Tomcats return to NPSL's North Atlantic Conference - Front Row Soccer The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats will return to the North Atlantic Conference for the National Premier Soccer League season, it was announced on Thursday.

BACK IN A FAMILIAR PLACE: Fighting Tomcats return to NPSL's North Atlantic Conference - frontrow.soccer/yqz9b

05.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GUEST COLUMN: The good, the bad and the ugly of the College Transfer Portal - Front Row Soccer The window of opportunity for college soccer players opens Nov. 17 and closed December 16 for women’s soccer. Men’s soccer is Nov. 24 to Dec. 23. The spring window for both men’s and women’s soccer is...

GUEST COLUMN: The good, the bad and the ugly of the College Transfer Portal - frontrow.soccer/3s92i

05.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 5): Reddick Whitehill doubles her pleasure in a 2003 WWC shutout - Front Row Soccer It was barely a week ago that Cat Reddick made her Women's World Cup debut. In that game she replaced injured USA '99 hero Brandi Chastain at halftime of the U.S.'s 3-1 victory over Sweden.

WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORY MONTH (Day 5): Reddick Whitehill doubles her pleasure in a 2003 WWC shutout - frontrow.soccer/fvajc

05.03.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VIDEO: Here's Sentnor's game-winning goal for the USWNT - Front Row Soccer Here is Ally Sentnor's game-winning goal for the U.S. women's national team in its 1-0 win over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday night.

VIDEO: Here's Sentnor's game-winning goal for the USWNT - frontrow.soccer/8bax6

05.03.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0