Pablo Maurer

Writer, photographer, washed-up mechanic. Writing about American soccer & all of its wild, weird history. Can barely read or write yet "award winning," somehow.

Articles

Cruz Azul dismantles MLS's Whitecaps to claim Concacaf Champions Cup title

5 days ago | nytimes.com | Felipe Cardenas |Pablo Maurer

Another continental final, another 5-0 scoreline. Cruz Azul demolished MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps by that five-goal margin in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Sunday night in Mexico City to emphatically and unequivocally claim the regional title. A day after that same scoreline made waves around the football world, when Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, Cruz Azul sent a similar message in a dominant, message-sending performance.
Reviewing TNT, CBS Sports' Champions League final

5 days ago | nytimes.com | Tim Spiers |Pablo Maurer

Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final was a sight to behold - and to viewers either via TV or streaming on either side of the Atlantic, they were treated to quite the range of viewing experiences. There's never a shortage of former players-turned-pundits when it comes to Champions League coverage, and this was no exception.
The most prominent U.S.-born FA Cup winner

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Pablo Maurer

Tim Howard is arguably the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. men's soccer history, and when he thinks of the FA Cup, memories come flooding back. There are the obvious ones, like his championship in 2004 and his heroics in the 2009 semifinals, when a pair of penalty saves guided Everton by Manchester United, his former club. But Howard has others, too, amassed during a decade-long career in the Premier League, to this day a rare feat for an American.
The most prominent U.S.-born FA Cup winner

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Pablo Maurer

Tim Howard is arguably the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. men's soccer history, and when he thinks of the FA Cup, memories come flooding back. There are the obvious ones, like his championship in 2004 and his heroics in the 2009 semifinals, when a pair of penalty saves guided Everton by Manchester United, his former club. But Howard has others, too, amassed during a decade-long career in the Premier League, to this day a rare feat for an American.
Jordi Alba signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2027 season

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ben Burrows |Pablo Maurer

Jordi Alba has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami.The fresh terms will take the former Spain and Barcelona full-back, 36, through the 2027 MLS season, and The Athletic can confirm that Alba’s extension is a Designated Player deal, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the agreement.“I’m happy to renew my contract because I have the desire to continue competing, and because of how I feel at the club, with the affection I receive from fans at every match,” Alba said upon the...
Jordi Alba signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2027 season

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Ben Burrows |Pablo Maurer

May 15, 2025 11:53 am EDT Jordi Alba has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami. The fresh terms will take the former Spain and Barcelona full-back, 36, through the 2027 Major League Soccer season. "I'm happy to renew my contract because I have the desire to continue competing, and because of how I feel at the club, with the affection I receive from fans at every match," Alba said upon the announcement of his renewal.
Jordi Alba signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2027 season

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows |Pablo Maurer

Jordi Alba has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami. The fresh terms will take the former Spain and Barcelona full-back, 36, through the 2027 Major League Soccer season. "I'm happy to renew my contract because I have the desire to continue competing, and because of how I feel at the club, with the affection I receive from fans at every match," Alba said upon the announcement of his renewal. "I've been very comfortable these past two years at the club, and I feel very loved by all the fans.
New USMNT, USWNT kits feature classic looks with a nod to an iconic throwback

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Pablo Maurer

It took Peter Moore about 30 minutes at a Xerox machine in 1993 to create the most iconic piece of design in American soccer history. Moore had made his name years earlier at Nike, as the designer of the first Air Jordan sneaker and the iconic "Jumpman" logo. He'd helped grow the sportswear and shoe brand from a tiny Oregon startup to a global titan before leaving for Adidas in the early 90s. There, he'd continued knocking almost every design out of the park.
D.C. United owns Paul Pogba's discovery rights

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Pablo Maurer

D.C. United owns the discovery rights to free agent midfielder Paul Pogba, a team source with knowledge of the arrangement has confirmed to The Athletic.
Mauricio Pochettino hire as USMNT head coach was a mistake

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Pablo Maurer

Former U.S. men's national team head coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current chief Mauricio Pochettino, saying that the job should've gone to an American. Arena, speaking to USMNT legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, suggested that a foreign-born coach like Pochettino lacks a fundamental understanding of the culture and structure of the American game. "If you look at every national team in the world, the coach is usually a domestic coach," said Arena.