Michael Lewis

2 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: In his latest Substack, View From the Front Row, FrontRowSoccer.com editor Michael Lewis writes about how politicians should not be joking about tourists and soccer fans overstaying their visas at the 2026 World Cup. It just might scare them away and decide to stay at home. The World Cup trophy.

2 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday was named Brazilian men's head coach, becoming only the fourth foreigner direct the famed South American side. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday was named Brazilian men’s head coach, becoming only the fourth foreigner direct the famed South American side. Ancelotti, 65, will begin coaching the five-time World Cup champions on May 26, after Spain’s La Liga season ends.

2 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., announced on Monday that it has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup as the official juice of the tournament. BOSTON – Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., announced on Monday that it has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup as the official juice of the tournament. This new partnership is an extension of Ocean Spray’s brand campaign – Just Add Cran, as in cranberry.

2 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Is New York City FC playing up and down to its opposition? Pascal Jansen: “We must avoid having the arrogance to say that they are below us.” (Photo courtesy of NewYorkCityFC.com)By Michael LewisFrontRowSoccer.com EditorIs New York City FC playing up and down to its opposition? Hmmm. Let’s take a look. The Cityzens took on first-place FC Cincinnati on May 4 and recorded a 1-0 home victory.

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 12 of the MLS season. NEW YORK – New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 12 of the MLS season. Forsberg scored two goals and contributed two assists in the Red Bulls’ 7-0 win over the LA Galaxy at Sports Illustrated Stadium (Watch MLS Wrap-Up Discuss Forsberg’s Performance Here ).