Seth Vertelney

Washington, D.C., United States

Managing Editor, Pro Soccer Wire at USA Today

Managing editor, @prosoccerwire. Formerly @GOAL. Gopher

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Messi on Argentina rivalry with Mexico: What rivalry?

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Lionel Messi has said he's not sure how all this rivalry business with Mexico started but one thing is for sure: There really is no rivalry to speak of. Club América fans were all over the Inter Miami star during a preseason friendly in January. Messi, as he usually does, scored a goal and then trolled América fans by holding up three fingers in one hand and zero in the other.
Adams tips two teammates to become future USMNT stars

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Tyler Adams has spotlighted two teammates, one club and one international, as potential future stars for the U.S. men's national team. Chicago Fire playmaker Brian Gutiérrez and Bournemouth defender Matai Akinmboni could both be fixtures for the USMNT in the future, per the midfielder. Gutiérrez has been a regular for the Fire since 2020 despite still being just 21. After signing as a Homegrown Player, the Illinois native has played in 124 matches for Chicago, starting 84 times.
2025 U.S. Open Cup round of 32 draw: MLS teams learn their fate

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Following the end of the third round this week, the U.S. Open Cup conducted the draw for the round of 32 on Thursday. The 16 MLS teams in this year's competition will enter in the round of 32, with games set to be played from May 6-7. All 16 MLS sides have been drawn against teams from a lower division, with 12 of those matchups against teams from the second-tier USL Championship.
Canada midfielder Quinn scores first goal in Northern Super League history

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Quinn made history on Wednesday night, as the Canada international scored the first goal in Northern Super League history. The midfielder scored a first-half penalty for Vancouver Rise FC, which stood up in a 1-0 win over Calgary Wild FC in front of 14,081 fans at BC Place. The NSL is kicking off as the first top-division professional women's soccer league in Canada.
Straus departs Bayern Munich amid Angel City FC report

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Alexander Straus has announced he is leaving as Bayern Munich head coach at the end of the season amid a report he's set to take the vacant Angel City FC position. Bayern said the 49-year-old is leaving "at his own request to pursue a new challenge."The Norwegian will depart after three years in charge, having led Bayern to the top of the German game. Bayern has won two straight Frauen-Bundesliga titles and is on course for a third.
Neymar suffers injury in Santos vs. Atletico Mineiro match

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Neymar's injury woes continued on Wednesday, as the Santos star exited a match against Atlético Mineiro with an apparent muscle issue. The 33-year-old started the Série A match, but lasted just 30 minutes before he began to grab his left hamstring. Neymar was in tears as he received treatment on the pitch, eventually moving onto a cart and being driven off the field at Urbano Caldeira Stadium. He was replaced in the 34th minute with Santos leading 2-0.
Report: Bosnia and Herzegovina contacts Miljevic over switch from USMNT

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Bosnia and Herzegovina has reportedly approached U.S. men's national team midfielder Matko Miljevic over a possible change of association. Miljevic earned his first two USMNT caps this January, scoring in his debut appearance against Venezuela. He was not called back when a full-strength roster was convened for the Concacaf Nations League last month. The 23-year-old has been in outstanding form with Argentine side Huracán, where he has three goals and three assists in his last three matches.
Ex-USMNT striker Davies: Reyna is a good teammate now

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Former U.S. men's national team forward Charlie Davies said Gio Reyna has "changed his personality" and no longer comes across as entitled to his teammates. Reyna is in the midst of another difficult season at Borussia Dortmund, as the midfielder continues to struggle for regular playing time. The 22-year-old is expected to seek a new club in the offseason, having made just five starts this season and played less than 600 total minutes across all competitions.
'It doesn't need to be Guardiola-esque' - Adams urges USMNT to compete better

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Tyler Adams has said the U.S. men's national team doesn't necessarily need to play beautiful soccer, but it does need to show more fight. The USMNT is under increasing pressure after a dismal showing at the Concacaf Nations League last month. The USMNT was stunned 1-0 by Panama in the semifinal before falling 2-1 to Canada in the third-place game, failing to win the Nations League for the first time in four editions of the competition.
Ex-FC Cincinnati striker Boupendza dies after fall from apartment in China

1 week ago | prosoccerwire.usatoday.com | Seth Vertelney

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from the 11th floor of his apartment building in China. The Gabon international striker was 28. "We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China," the MLS club said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and teammates. He was a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and we offer our condolences to all who knew him.