Seth Vertelney is USA TODAY's soccer editor. He spent 10 years as an editor at GOAL before launching Pro Soccer Wire through the USA TODAY Sports Network. He was managing editor of Pro Soccer Wire for three years before moving to USA TODAY in 2026. He lives in Washington, DC.
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MLS Decision Day 2026: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule
Why is Al-Nassr vs. Al-Hazem postponed today?
Why did Cristiano Ronaldo retire from Portugal? Explaining Jorge Jesus feud
Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from soccer? What to know
Will Democrats subpoena FIFA president over Trump relationship?
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earns first Portugal U-17 call-up
Why isn't Florian Wirtz starting for Liverpool vs. Fenerbahçe?
Teammate says goalkeeper 'suffering' after death of Tenerife player
USMNT November roster: Takeaways as Sullivan, Pulisic headline Haiti squad
Carlos Baleba injury: Manchester United midfielder limps off vs. Roma Goalkeeper unlikely to face charges over Spanish player's death
Why hasn't Manchester United fired Michael Carrick?
2027 Asian Cup postponed amid Middle East turmoil
Goalkeeper Jesús Owono closes social media after Jesús de Miguel death
FIFPRO Women's World 11 shortlist contains only two NWSL players
Messi, Ronaldo headline 2026 FIFPRO World 11 finalists
Why isn't Jack Grealish playing for Everton vs Newcastle?
Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya announces retirement
Watch: Mbappe jokes with 4-year-old fan struck by wayward shot
Folarin Balogun scores first goal since starring at World Cup
Premier League legend James Milner runs NYC Marathon
Why isn't Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al Nassr vs. Pakhtakor today?
Man United legend launches extraordinary attack on Lisandro Martinez
Former Cabinet member Deb Haaland goes as Erling Haaland for Halloween
Christian Pulisic scores again vs Inter in Derby della Madonnina
MLS playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule
Lisandro Martinez sent off as Manchester United defender concedes penalty
Christian Pulisic signs AC Milan contract extension through 2031 Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat trick, moves closer to 1,000 goals Everton star out after disciplinary breach
NCAA soccer match paused due to bear delay
Benjamin Šeško injury: Man United star set for extended absence
Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw: Who will Liverpool, Man City face?
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi for inaugural Ballon d'Or 'B.O.A.T' award
Man City star Erling Haaland out today vs. Brighton
What time is the Carabao Cup draw today? How to watch
Copa del Rey matches postponed after deadly train crash in Spain
Arsenal manager criticized for reaction to 16-year-old's red card
Who is Ceadach O'Neill? Meet Arsenal teenager making senior debut
When is the Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw?
Why did Kylian Mbappé apologize to China? Mao controversy explained
Pulisic set for AC Milan contract extension, per reports
Why did it say the word 'GOLF' on a famous soccer team's jerseys?