U.S. Soccer’s statement today following CONCACAF’s open letter earlier this AM.

Feels like Christmas Day, the #EFLCup back in full swing. Middlesbrough vs. Wrexham is the headliner but we also got Wolves vs. Port Vale and Wycombe vs. Stevenage going on as well.

A great shoutout from Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson on Sunday about the rising level of the American player, #MLS, and U.S. training facilities:

Sunderland's Luke O'Nien is a class act. His comments when I asked him about the U.S. Tour: #SAFC

There he is folks, Rob Mac.

A sublime Sunday afternoon from Chester. Wrexham vs. Sunderland to close out the U.S. tour for both clubs.

A touching message from Wrexham Co-Owner and Philly native Rob Mac on why he loves the sport of ⚽️, connecting Sunderland, Wrexham, and even Philadelphia.

The lines are growing for Wrexham U.S. tour merch. Also, the teams for Beer Pong are starting to be decided. Former Wrexham defender Ben Tozer is among the players.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson having a prematch chat at Subaru Park with a member of the Sunderland staff. Last competitive meeting between the two clubs was 1980.

Wrexham vs. Sunderland in Chester, kickoff at 12 p.m. ET Double duty coverage again, this time for: North Wales Chronicle - Wrexham Chronicle Live - Sunderland

Cool to see “The Turf” owner Wayne Jones playing ‘Garage Beer’ beer pong outside of Subaru Park. @wrexhamafc.co.uk

Middlesbrough’s Kim Hellberg on Sebastian Berhalter’s impactful debut: “It was good, he’s been with us for a long week so that’s difficult but you can see the quality he has, especially from the set piece, but also in open play.” #USMNT #MFC

Great read here from JT on BA! Here is Brenden Aaronson enjoying a nice applause at the Leeds match Thursday.

INBOX: A FIFA statement attributed to president Gianni Infantino on the Forward Enterprise project. The project WILL NOT move forward.

One more time, but this after a Leeds United win. Marching on Together. #LUFC

“Marching On Together” sung loudly by the traveling Leeds United fans here in Harrison, N.J.

INBOX: All 41 CONCACAF members have rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans for the FIFA Forward Enterprise project. More below:

Some of the banners around the local bars from the traveling @safc.com fans. Gotta love the “Sunderland in Europe, Geordies at home” one, calling out Newcastle United. The Black Cats heading to Europa League this fall. #SAFC

First time since March in Harrison. Leeds United vs. Sunderland in each #EPL club’s’ second friendly match of U.S. tour. Stories to come later via Leeds Live & Yorkshire Post. ⚽️

The CONCACAF Nations League schedule for League A teams.

And with that, the #FIFAWorldCup is over. Being able to cover six matches in my home of Philadelphia is something I never would’ve dreamed of. Thank you to all who followed along, read, shared, supported and enjoyed! A dream come true. 👏🏻

A beautiful sight seeing Scottish League Cup action back on my TV. 😈

My #FIFAWorldCup coverage is over and what a phenomenal time it was, a dream come true. Six matches, six wins, five sellouts, many stories, and ample memories in Philadelphia that I will never forget. Thank you!🙏🏻

The full #MLS All-Star Game roster is out. Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller, Son-Heung Min, and Evander among the headliners. Julian Hall and Zavier Gozo among future #USMNT talents.

Belgian NT Twitter having a field day after the win over #USMNT.

The Belgian FA hammering down on FIFA.

UEFA issues a statement regarding the #USMNT’s Folarin Balogun situation. “We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision.”

Big thanks to the folks @mls.bsky.social for the awesome #MLS All-Star Game gift! Took me two hours to build but so cool!

President Donald Trump on Truth Social following FIFA’s decision to revoke Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban. #USMNT

INBOX: FIFA has revoked Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban. He is available for #USMNT’s Round of 16 tie vs. Belgium.