Jon Arnold is a journalist who specializes in coverage of soccer in the Americas, having reported on stories from Seattle to Santiago and Paramaribo to Philadelphia. Prior to joining USA Today, he was a freelance writer working with outlets including ESPN, MLS, The Guardian and his own Getting CONCACAFed newsletter.
He also launched Football Cities, a YouTube series exploring how sports fit in with the food, drink and overall culture in places around the region.
A graduate of Texas Tech University, he is based in Dallas.
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My Recent Work
NWSL playoffs begin today: Quarterfinal schedule, how to watch games
Why NWSL's top teams would have to move semifinal matches
Jesus says he was considering Ronaldo for November window before player's retirement
Who made Mexico squad for Concacaf Nations League showdown vs. Jamaica?
Concacaf unveils new Gold Cup format with overhauled group stage
Who looks for real in Champions League? 5 halfway takeaways
Cape Verde World Cup captain cleared after sexual assault allegations
Goalkeeper in Jesus de Miguel collision expresses pain in statement
The Champions League tribute Nico Paz sent to honor Jesus de Miguel
How Real Madrid got past feisty AEK Athens in Champions League
How Benin teenager Rodolfo Aloko got to Charlotte, squared off with Messi
Raphinha uses CBS interview to send strength to Tenerife player's family
What Leo Messi told Jesus de Miguel's family
NWSL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule
Bruno Fernandes back in Manchester United lineup
Why Premier League team plans to sue ex-player over podcast 'insults'
Argentina top's goalkeeper recounts injury that nearly cost him World Cup
Concacaf sanctions Guatemala after racist incidents mar Suriname match
FIFA to double Women's World Cup prize pool but fall short of men's number
Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw: Who will Liverpool, Man City face?
Kompany discharged from hospital five days after training ground collapse
Gilberto Mora injury update: The latest on the Mexico star
The strange reason why Arsenal's Carabao Cup match was paused
See 45,000-sqaure-foot facility where NWSL expansion team will train
USMNT star offers support to 3-year-old in viral video
The final 2025-26 Ballon d'Or rankings: How did the players stack up?
England star Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or
The Ballon d'Or Feminin final votes
Spain's Putellas captures Ballon d'Or Feminin
Did Lionel Messi attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony?
Did the Ballon d'Or website accidentally reveal the winner?
Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win individual honor
Who's the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or?
How is the Ballon d'Or winner decided?