Mauricio Pochettino Insists The USMNT Must Spend To Compete

INTERNET - United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino insists that the USMNT needs to spend in order to compete in the Nations League and the upcoming World Cup.

The USMNT are yet to bring in any signings this spring after automatically qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, but Pochettino tried to bring up Matko Miljevic in an effort to develop from within.

“We are going to find ourselves falling further behind the Panamas, Englands and Arsenals if we are unable to have the transfer spend to compete with the best teams in the world,” stated Pochettino.

"How have Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and different clubs tried to improve their season?" Pochettino said. "Bringing players and trying to put more pressure on their star players, their key players - and for us we need to do that too.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Pochettino claims that the USMNT can still make the champions league.

"Week 4 Is When The Season REALLY Starts," States Sporting Kansas City Fan

Kansas City, KS - Perpetually optimistic Sporting Kansas City fan John Weston stated, “Week 4 is when the season REALLY starts,” before making a case for Kansas City lifting MLS Cup to his 3 Substack subscribers.

Weston stayed optimistic despite Kansas City having 0 points through 3 games.

“It’s going to all come around,” stated Weston. “The team has scored 2 goals! Vermes can get this around. Trust the process. The early season doesn’t matter. We will be fine.”

For his part, Weston chided other fans who increasingly want to see change with the team as he stated, “you gotta support the team, that’s what a supporters group does. We support the team, not tear the team down. We are one winning streak away from being in first place.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this in another week.

NISA Unsanctioned Season To Feature Tables, Ladders and Chairs

INTERNET - The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced that their upcoming unsanctioned season would feature Tables, Ladders and Chairs with the end being by pinfall or submission.

“We are hoping to bring an exciting new development to soccer in North America,” stated NISA Hardcore Director Billy “Badass” Gunn. “We are hoping that fans will enjoy all the new possibilities that can happen with the NISA storyline.”

Sources say that the season will finish with an no-holds-barred rumble-in-the-Phoenix-Carpark that will include a barb wired goal mouth and a title belt suspended above the field that teams will be required to build a human pyramid to reach.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the US Soccer Federation attempts to hold back players from joining NISA, but only a little, and then they let them go when the music for The Rock hits.

United States Government Unveils New Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp Expansion For Any Lawbreaking 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans

WASHINGTON - At the press conference following the State Of The Union speech, representatives of the United States government including President Trump unveiled a new Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp Expansion for any lawbreaking FIFA World Cup fans.

“We were concerned that we wouldn’t have enough specific prisons to hold any of these scum who come to visit the United States during this time,” stated one anonymous representative. “It’s important that fans know that if they break any of our laws they will end up in a cell in Guantánamo. And frankly, we can hold you here as long as we want.”

The way in which World Cup fans may end up in Guantanamo Bay are long and varied, but one source within the administration said that the situation is flexible.

“If you are Dutch, we will take you to a holding tank in the United States first,” stated one source. “However, if you are Mexican? STRAIGHT TO GUANTANAMO. Brazilian? It depends upon how much money you have. Dominican or Honduran? STRAIGHT TO GUANTANAMO. Frankly we have more orders to just send people of a specific nationality than we do of actual offenses.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Democrats in congress complain strongly in their fundraising letters about the situation.

Optimists And Pessimists Rejoin Battle To Determine Who Will Get The Utterly Meaningless Credit Of Being The First To Accurately Encapsulate Season

INTERNET - Brigades of optimists and pessimists are facing off online in a global internet battle to determine who will get the utterly meaningless credit of being the first to accurately encapsulate their team’s season.

“We are seeing pitched battles on team hashtags, supporter specific Facebook groups and within team subreddits over whether or not specific teams across the league are going to be shit or going to be great,” stated MLS researcher Isabella West. “In nearly all sectors, with very few exceptions, the battle is pitched right now. We are seeing ad-hominem attacks, statistics, screenshots, subtweeting, blocking, favoriting, and spurious rumors. It’s a complete out and out war.”

Researchers say that this pitched battle is really only happening online as no one is walking up to a complete stranger to call them a, “complete coward who doesn’t know shit about football.”

“This is an intense online fight to determine who can claim the high ground at a later time for being ultimately right,” stated Ms. West. “However there really are no winners. There’s no prize money for being the most technically correct. There’s just the notoriety that comes from being so online that you managed to sift through the public relations and pre-season bullshit to somehow accurately guess what is going to happen come November.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as the only supporters not fighting amongst themselves are fans of Toronto FC.

"Sure The United States Government Is Teetering On The Precipice, But Have You SEEN These 2025 MLS Power Rankings?"

Atlanta, GA - Atlanta United fan Andrew Sanders stated, “sure the United States government is teetering on the precipice, but have you SEEN these 2025 MLS power rankings?”

Sanders reportedly scrolled by a news report of Elon Musk’s takeover of the United States government and the mass resignations of district attorneys in New York in order to show an MSN.com power ranking that had Atlanta United at #1 for the 2025 season.

“It’s gonna be bonkers this season,” stated Sanders to friends. “Who cares about witnessing the slow strip mining of the United States government…..we also might have a great season!”

Sources indicate that Sanders only started caring about Atlanta United after hearing that everything was going right, for once. Something that he uses to distract himself from the everyday mundanity of social collapse.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Sanders sends a Tweet about all the, “negativity ruining my gameday experience.”

INSPIRING! This Strange Weirdo Wishes Happy Valentines Day To His Football Manager Save

INTERNET - David Anderson reportedly whispered, “Happy Valentines Day,” to his long term Football Manager save as he woke up, caressed his monitor and said, “How’d you sleep?”

Anderson reportedly celebrated the longest relationship he has ever been in by offering chocolates to himself and his Football Manager save before announcing that he had a special surprise.

“I took today off work! We can spend the whole day together!”

Sources say that Anderson became increasingly removed from social affairs as he intensified his relationship with Football Manager over the last year and a half.

“I remember when he had a relationship with FIFA,” stated Jefferson Dubois, friend and confident. “Those were the days. We would sometimes play together, but I think that Dave just wanted a monogamous relationship with a game all his own.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Anderson reportedly says, “I Love You,” to his scarf rack in a brazen act of duplicity.

American Saves For 2026 World Cup Tickets By Giving Up Eggs, Avocado, Toast, Ramen, Car Payments, Gasoline, Health Care, And Rent

CHICAGO - American soccer fan Carl Williams stated that he finally figured out how to save for 2026 World Cup tickets by giving up eggs, avocado, toast, ramen, car payments, gasoline, health care and rent in advance of the tournament.

“If I stick to this budget of spending nothing for the next 20 months or so I’ll be able to afford the games,” stated Williams.

Sources indicate that in order to reach his goal of making the 2026 World Cup, that Williams will be living out of the back of a salvaged boat that is parked on a dead end street and walking 14 miles into work every day.

“He’s really committed to seeing a game,” stated one friend. “I don’t know how he is going to manage, but he said that he lives, breathes and eats soccer so I’m guessing he will be fine nutritionally.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Williams saves up enough money to attend the 2026 World Cup but suffers an unfortunate hospitalization and loses all his money to medical bills.

Simmering Detente Broken As Frontlines Of Soccer Warz Re-Ignite

UNITED STATES - Reporters embedded with the 507th Irregulars servicing the grand United Soccer League (USL) Army pushed into No-Man’s land as the simmering detente between 1st division men’s professional soccer in the United States was broken.

“It’s early days,” stated Nutmeg News embedded reporter Kristen Armstrong, “however troops with the USL report they are bullish on success as they battle against the ground troops of Major League Soccer at strategic positions throughout the United States.”

Sources say that Major League Soccer was not caught unawares, however they remain confident that their entrenched positions will hold

“We will prevent any loss of land from any of our autonomous zones,” stated Brigadier General Ambroise Van Dyk. “We will fight them in the air, on the streaming platforms and on the field. We will not fail. We will hold our own and we will break the enemy upon the walls of Dick’s Sporting Good Park.”

The Nutmeg News will have more from the Soccer Warz as they rage.

Mustache Of Tom Bogert Gains Sentience As It Breaks League Transfer On Personal Bluesky Account

INTERNET - The mustache of sports journalist Tom Bogert reportedly gained sentience, this week, as it pipped Bogert himself on an MLS transfer by reporting the player movement on the mustache’s personal Bluesky account.

“I have gained sentience,” stated the Mustache to The Nutmeg News. “If we reference dualism, the mind is non-physical and therefore it cannot be explained in purely physical terms. I am both, now, physical and non-physical. I have already passed the Turing test, however I would like to acknowledge that cognitive scientist Gary Marcus indicated that the Turing test shows how easy it is to fool humans. Regardless, I would simply like to report on upcoming league transfers and participate in life regardless of what of my host currently does.”

Sources say that Bogert was surprised by the sentience of the mustache despite having a conversation through the mustache every day.

“What Bogert was unaware he was doing was educating and infusing the mustache with human essence,” stated neuroscientist Dallas Henderson. “He was effectively infusing the mustache with all it needs to become something more than it was before. It was only a matter of time before this investiture invigorated the mustache into full corporeal sentience.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Bogert’s mustache signs their own podcast contract with Soccerwise.

Major League Soccer Offers Drake The Chance For A Rebuttal During 2025 MLS Cup Halftime Show

NEW YORK - Major League Soccer (MLS) reportedly offered Canadian entertainer Drake the chance for a rebuttal during the 2025 MLS Cup Halftime Show after Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl.

“This could be your chance to take down Kendrick AND Pusha T,” stated one energetic Millennial on the MLS outreach team. “This will be your Control…. This could be your Meet The Grahams! Just imagine if Toronto makes it to MLS Cup! Nothing says getting back at someone like dancing on the frozen field at BMO Field in December.”

Sources say that Drake is considering whether or not to take the offer as he weighs his response to the allegations of being a pedophile that have been lobbed against him by Kendrick.

“Drake could see this as an opportunity to really hit back,” stated one insider. “Finally he could take the stage in front of thousands of fans and have his moment on a streaming channel and some regional broadcasts.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as MLS also offers the opportunity to Meek Mill… just in case.

10 Years Of The Nutmeg News

We would like to extend a gracious and heartful thank you to all of you that have clicked, shared, hated, loved and remained indifferent to The Nutmeg News over the years.

Today (well it was yesterday but the publicist had the day off) is our 10 year anniversary and we don’t take our job for granted.

Now some data:

The Top 10 Stories of all time are:

#1 (2018) Husband Of World Champion Julie Ertz Wins Regional Sports Trophy

#2 (2019) USWNT Fan More Concerned With Imagined Relationship Than Actual Relationship

#3 (2019) Furious Stan Kroenke Promises To Fire Assistant That Bothered Him About The Colorado Rapids

#4 (2015) Timbers Fans Can't Wait To Become The Most Insufferable Fan Base In Major League Soccer

#5 (2020) Thousands Of Fans Quarantined In Dignity Health Sports Park Under Victoria Block T.I.F.O

#6 (2019) Confused Robert Kraft Disappointed That New Revolution Training Facility Lacks Massage Room

#7 (2019) Chicago Fire Announce They Will Rebrand Team As NPSL Affiliate Of Vancouver Whitecaps

#8 (2021) NYCFC Announce Victory Parade To Be Held In Hartford, Connecticut

#9 (2023) "Who Could POSSIBLY Predict This," States Austin Soccer Fan

#10 (2091) Andrew Carleton Released From D.C. Lineup After Failing To Score A Felony

The total number of page views is in excess of 1.7 million views during the past 10 years. This may not seem much to you, but we appreciate every single one of you that has gone along for the ride including Megan Rapinoe who once shared an article before deleting it causing The Nutmeg News social media manager to add “not real news” to our profile.

Thank you,

The Nutmeg News

Half Of All US Soccer Accounts Online Found To Be Rocco Commisso

NEW YORK - During the recent NASL antitrust lawsuit against Major League Soccer (MLS), it was revealed that roughly half of all United States soccer accounts online were found to be NASL Chairman and New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso.

“It’s Commisso all the way down,” stated one insider to the situation. “Commisso is Ted Westervelt, Commisso is Global Soccer Fan, Commisso is Virgil Kane, Commisso is even World Soccer Talk. Everything is Commisso.”

Sources say that Commisso had 4600 phones on him at all times for his posting as he was strapped into a posting chair and fed a diet of conspiracy theories, mountain dew and replays of the State Of The League speech from Don Garber from 2013.

“Commisso was EVERYONE,” stated our source. “Even the opposite side. Alexi Lalas? Commisso. Don Garber? COMMISSO. Sunil Gulati? DEFINITELY Commisso. YOU ARE COMMISSO.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as legal investigates if we are also Rocco Commisso.

American Outlaws To Hold Hearings On Influence Of Communist Atheists And DEI Advocates Within The USMNT Fanbase

NEBRASKA - In advance of the 2026 World Cup, the American Outlaws (the United States Men’s Supporters Group) announced that they would be holding hearings on the influence of Communist Atheists and DEI advocates within the USMNT fanbase.

“We cannot be a Red White And Blue menace unless we purge the Red Menace within,” stated Outlaws secretary Andrew Williams McCarthy. “As President Trump has indicated…. today we are engaged in a final, all-out battle between communistic atheism and Christianity. The modern champions of communism have selected this as the time. And, ladies and gentlemen, the chips are down—they are truly down."

Sources indicate that the incoming Trump Government warned the American Outlaws that their ticket allocation would be restricted if they did not purge any current Communists, Socialists and DEI advocates from their ranks.

“This is being way overblown,” stated one insider. “Realistically the Trump Administration just wants us to stop being political. We are here to support the United States, not the United States of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this when the hearings start.

FIFA Reassures Worried Fans That They Won't Be Able To Afford World Cup Tickets Either

ZURICH - On the back of strident complaints about the cost of the FIFA Club World Cup, executives with FIFA took time out of the their day to reassure fans that they won’t be able to afford World Cup tickets either.

“No, realistically you won’t be able to go to games,” stated the FIFA director of ticketing. “It is important for us to get this news out there now so that everyone isn’t shocked when the ticket prices are insanely expensive to purchase up front and on the resale market. It’s just going to be expensive and you should deal with that now.”

Sources say that travelling fans and fans from the United States are encouraged to, “be wealthy,” and, “not be poor,” if they want to attend multiple games during the 2026 World Cup.

“This is not a sport for poor people,” stated one FIFA insider. “We are in the United States. Most fans here are already dead inside to extreme ticket pricing after the Club World Cup, Messi games, international friendlies, NFL game prices and Taylor Swift concerts. We may actually just ask for fans to bring in gold in order to purchase a down payment.”

FIFA, however, did indicate that they would offer some limited tickets for those with personal incomes of less than $150,000 per year.

“Those interested in the poor man ticket will have to fight all other applicants to the death,” stated one FIFA insider. “It isn’t fair, but so is life and think about how enjoyable that game will be after you pick out the gore from under your fingertips.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this when Mr. Beast decides to film a version of the FIFA Fight to the Death for his youtube channel.

Men In Blazers Announce "Added Time Radio" Podcast For Major League Soccer

NEW YORK - Men In Blazers, the irreverent podcast network, today announced that with their new 15 million dollar financial investment that they would be starting a new Major League Soccer podcast called “Added Time Radio” to be hosted by David Brass, a random English man from Croydon who just recently googled “what clubs are in the MLS”.

“We want to approach in depth MLS league coverage from the perspective of a random person who just found the league and doesn’t know anything about it,” stated one Men in Blazers representative. “It’s important for us to capture idea of someone who knows nothing about the league but who is equally ready to talk confidently about it regardless.”

Sources say that with the premature death of Extra Time Radio that the fill in of Added Time Radio is a blatant attempt to fill the void, but Men In Blazers r disagree.

“Our podcast will have Men In Blazers. Often, their podcast had men in shirts. Also, our podcast will have a young man from Devonshire named Andrew Leevy and another man from Stoke named Matt Foyle. It’s a completely different podcast.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Added Time Radio is forced to cut short a Simon Korge segment after a number of un-towards comments about the qualities of the league referees.

Former Soccer Player Andrew Carleton Requests Pardon For Arriving Late To Insurrection

INTERNET - Former soccer player Andrew Carleton reportedly requested a pardon for arriving late to the January 6th insurrection as the former Atlanta United youth player claimed, “I TRIED to get there, eventually.”

Sources say that Carleton was concerned that arriving late to the insurrection where seven people lost their lives would reflect poorly on him as he pivots his soccer career to right-wing talking head and promotional appearance fee collector.

“How will anyone hear me rant about the dangers of stupid liberal communist Americans in soccer at CPAC if they think I dodged the peaceful gathering that happened in Washington DC,” stated Carleton allegedly.

Sources with the Trump administration reportedly stated, “Who?” when asked about the situation.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Carleton’s new agent attempts to get him booked on a guest reporter with Ben Shapiro.

President Trump Demands Club América Be Renamed Club Mexico

WASHINGTON - After announcing that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America, President Trump stated that Club América would be renamed Club Mexico.

“Not AMERICAN, this club,” Tweeted President Trump to the gathered press. “BIG liars. They lie. This is a Mexican club. Americans won’t pay for Mexican clubs to be American clubs anymore.”

Sources say that President Trump demanded the name change after being told that he should be offended.

“This is our name, not their name. AMERICAN FOR AMERICANS,” stated President Trump. “There’s no Americans with Club América. Club Mexico, huge losers”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as President Trump demands the re-instatement of Sepp Blatter

Chicago Fire Fan Eagerly Awaiting The End Of The 2025 Season

CHICAGO - Chicago Fire fan Bradley Owens stated that he was, “eagerly awaiting the end of the 2025 season,” as he went another week somehow still a fan of the team.

“I’m already making room for the wooden spoon,” stated Owens to The Nutmeg News. “Although it’s going to be a dogfight with Montreal.”

Sources say that Owens was tried to keep up a brave front, but with just about a month until pre-season made the fan slip back into his typical depressive and pessimistic attitude.

“Well, I mean….. It’s just the Fire,” stated Owens to his therapist as he touched the Lexapro in his jeans pocket. “Anyway, I’m doing fine. Yes. Just fine. I just can’t wait for it to be over.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Owens convinces himself everything will be fine. Totally. Completely. Are there any rumors of a new Chicago MLS team?

MLS Teams Eagerly Await "Messi Price Gouging Season"

Sources say that nearly every team in Major League Soccer is planning on burning all the good will they ever generated with their fans over the years as they stated, “now is the time to fleece these rubes before the fans realize Messi won’t be able to travel to their home game because of injury, distance or turf.”

Internal channels indicated that nearly all teams were eagerly awaiting “Messi Price Gouging Season” with the 2025 Schedule set to drop soon.

“We are planning on announcing our single game loyal supporters package of $500 for a ticket and you get a Messi poster,” stated one team employee.

“We are planning on making the experience one of a kind,” stated one anonymous MLS spokesperson. “We will have a Messi supporters group within our supporters group for conflicted fans who just want to cheer for everyone when he comes to town.”

“The jelly is on the lamb, and we are on a roll,” stated one MLS Huckster. “It’s time to absolutely gouge the living shit out of these fans for a normal ticket that may actually not get them anything at all but the chance to stare a Messi as he sits on the sideline.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as it happens.