Felipe Cárdenas
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Senior Writer @TheAthletic | @TheAthleticFC | @TheAthleticSCCR | @CBSSportsGolazo Correspondent | IG: felipe_cardenas_sccr | https://t.co/eegd2Muro6
Atlanta
Joined November 2008
Asked Lionel Messi about following Pelé and David Beckham as the next great ambassador for soccer in the U.S. “I don’t think about those things that you mentioned. I simply came here to play. To continue to enjoy playing football.”
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President Trump has once again suggested relocating World Cup matches from cities that he deems unsafe. This time it’s Boston. https://t.co/Z6dg0BOhPE
nytimes.com
Trump claims he would consider calling FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino to move games from cities that he deems unsafe.
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US remain incredibly susceptible to poor defensive mistakes. It's chronic.
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Mauricio Pochettino keeps the three at the back in a heavily-changed USMNT XI against Australia. Christian Pulisic starts, but it's Haji Wright getting an audition up top after Folarin Balogun impressed against Ecuador. Live analysis all night long
nytimes.com
Follow live coverage of tonight’s soccer friendly between Mauricio Pochettino’s side and Australia
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USMNT international windows usually involve two match locations. The March 2026 window is looking more and more likely to be one: Atlanta. Details:
sports.yahoo.com
In a highly unusual arrangement, the national team would face Portugal and Belgium at the same location in late March — the final international window before Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup...
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“Task” is a must watch.
Of all films and series I've seen this year, I'm not sure I've seen a performance more impressive than Tom Pelphrey's work in "Task." What a magnificent portrayal of a bruised and violent yet sometimes pensive man who knows deep down that he sealed his own fate a long time ago.
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Happy retirement to Brad Guzan, who spent eight years of his career as a Villan! 🧤
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Job done in Latvia. We're officially going to the World Cup next summer! 👏
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CNN, Fox News, NBC, ABC and CBS just issued a joint statement: "We join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon’s new requirements, which would restrict journalists’ ability to keep the nation and the world informed of important national
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At the half, Nigeria leads Benin 2-0. South Africa leads Rwanda 2-0. If results hold, South Africa punches their World Cup ticket today and Nigeria precariously hold the last second place playoff spot. They really need a 4+ goal win here.
NEW ON SUBSTACK: Only the Story Outlives the Warrior — why Nigeria v Benin is the week’s must-watch narrative. A border derby with brutal math that will deliver permanent memories (or scars.)
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In 2024 Brad Guzan's inspired performances against Inter Miami led to one of the biggest upsets in MLS playoff history. He said at the time: “I’m not naive to think that I can play forever." https://t.co/K4KD7oW4tB
nytimes.com
By knocking out Inter Miami, Atlanta United recorded one of the biggest upsets in MLS history - and goalkeeper Guzan was a major reason why
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT re: @TheAthletic I'm back.
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America's greatest soccer newsbreaker documents why he's back where he belongs — here
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Se retira Brad Guzan, leyenda estadounidense del arco. Campeón de la MLS Cup con Atlanta United y campeón de 3 Copas Oro con Estados Unidos. Brilló en Inglaterra y es otro ejemplo de éxito del fútbol estadounidense.
Brad Guzan will retire on Saturday as an American soccer and MLS goalkeeping legend. His retirement will usher in a new era in goal for Atlanta United. https://t.co/qu7aE7hZNy
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Brad Guzan will retire on Saturday as an American soccer and MLS goalkeeping legend. His retirement will usher in a new era in goal for Atlanta United. https://t.co/qu7aE7hZNy
nytimes.com
Guzan, 41, will call time on a 21-year professional career at the end of the 2025 MLS regular season.
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In 2024 Brad Guzan's inspired performances against Inter Miami led to one of the biggest upsets in MLS playoff history. He said at the time: “I’m not naive to think that I can play forever." https://t.co/K4KD7oW4tB
nytimes.com
By knocking out Inter Miami, Atlanta United recorded one of the biggest upsets in MLS history - and goalkeeper Guzan was a major reason why
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Cape Verde is a small collection of islands off Africa’s west coast. Its population is 525,000. It has only been an independent country since 1975. And its national team features players drawn from 15 countries - from Ireland to the U.S. How on earth did they qualify for their
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Cape Verde become the third first-time qualifiers for next year's World Cup: 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Cape Verde have qualified for the men’s World Cup for the first time following a 3-0 win against Eswatini.
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It’s officially SC week
"This has got to be a physical, bloody game." – Marcus Freeman
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The Arthur M. Blank Foundation is making a $50 million donation today to four HBCUs in the Atlanta area — Spelman, Morehouse, Morris Brown & Clark Atlanta.
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Imagine they draw USA in the group stages again. World Cup heritage.
🤩 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 — Top of the group, qualification sealed. ✅ 👊🏾 Ghana are World Cup-bound for the fifth time! 🏆 Historic moment! 🇬🇭💛 #BlackStars || #FIFAWCQ
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