🇺🇸⚽️ freelance journalist 🎙️ @scuffed.bsky.social ✍️ @backheeled.com @us.theguardian.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mtwoayxmo22wYou know about their brothers, but it’s time to learn about Declan and Ronan Sullivan, embarking on their own international ⚽️ journey to the excitement of millions Spoke to the twins + former #USMNT captain and new 🇧🇩 head coach Thomas Dooley @us.theguardian.com https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/25/bangladesh-soccer-team-ronan-declan-sullivan?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other25 Aug 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwoayxmo22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mrigvb6fj227#RBNY and #NYCFC with their first home games tonight since the World Cup. Can they capitalize on the bump? Check out my piece @backheeled.com looking at the stadium situations, identities, and futures of two franchises aiming for more relevance in the Big Apple https://www.backheeled.com/mls-new-york-relevance-problem-nycfc-red-bulls-etihad-park-world-cup/25 Jul 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrigvb6fj227https://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mrigyjvulc27My friend, Mr. Philadelphia, heard from me first. Before anyone [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrigyjvulc27https://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mrigvb6fj227#RBNY and #NYCFC with their first home games tonight since the World Cup. Can they capitalize on the bump? Check out my piece @backheeled.com looking at the stadium situations, identities, and futures of two franchises aiming for more relevance in the Big Apple https://www.backheeled.com/mls-new-york-relevance-problem-nycfc-red-bulls-etihad-park-world-cup/25 Jul 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrigvb6fj227https://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mrd3e3xfys2pMLS lacks mainstream relevance in the Big Apple. Can the World Cup bump help change that? On the stadium situation, star power, and two clubs with different identities looking to capitalize on this unique moment. My latest @backheeled.com https://www.backheeled.com/mls-new-york-relevance-problem-nycfc-red-bulls-etihad-park-world-cup/23 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd3e3xfys2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mrbhknymxc2dLet the 2030 #USMNT World Cup cycle begin. Perfect summer evening here in Philly where Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield, Adri Mehmeti, Julian Hall, Justin Che and Matty dos Santos all start. They’re among the many youngsters to keep an eye tonight w MLS fully back #DOOP #RBNY22 Jul 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbhknymxc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mqxcwx7mz22yOk I’d watch this game but def listen to the interview ahead of the final thanks [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Jul 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqxcwx7mz22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mqxbfutatk2fICYMI (and you’re done watching this game) check out my interview with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill @scuffed.bsky.social We discussed the impact of the World Cup, FIFA, prices, youth soccer, and more (links below)18 Jul 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqxbfutatk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sanjaysujan.bsky.social/post/3mpxh2flvpc2nTake a sec for this pregame read from the excellent @jeffrueter.bsky.social #USMNT [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jul 2026 06:19 +0000at://did:plc:w3hhwhi2j74e45fohrytednd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxh2flvpc2n