Connor O'Bryan

Connor O'Bryan is a world soccer reporter for ESPN Gainesville. He also sometimes covers baseball and other sports. He has previously written for WUFT Gainesville and for Atrium Magazine. Connor also cohosts the "Off The Bar Podcast", a student driven podcast that focuses on the global soccer landscape.

Bayern Munich Fire Julian Nagelsmann, Immediately Hire Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel

Just a year and a half into his Bayern Munich managerial campaign, the club relieved Julian Nagelsmann of his duties. In an almost immediate corresponding move, the Bundesliga outfit hired proven manager Thomas Tuchel as his replacement. https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1639308636961882116?s=20 “FC Bayern München has released head coach Julian Nagelsmann. This decision was …

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Berhalter Investigation Update: Investigation Complete, Berhalter Still A Candidate For USMNT Head Coach Position

The United States Soccer Federation’s Investigation into former head coach Gregg Berhalter is complete, with the federation finding no wrongdoing. Berhalter is still a candidate for the United States Men’s National Team head coaching position, per US Soccer. U.S. Soccer Statement Regarding Completion of Alston & Bird Investigation Concerning Gregg …

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South Korea Hire Former USMNT Head Coach Klinsmann

South Korea

Jurgen Klinsmann was due for another job. South Korea hired the former United States Men’s National Team Head Coach as their new manager.  https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1630153783090003970?s=20 Per the Korea Football Association, Klinsmann has signed a four-year contract taking him through the 2026 World Cup, which will be played across the United States, …

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Manchester United Wins EFL Cup

Manchester United defeated Newcastle 2-0 to win the EFL Cup final. https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1629911638840057856?s=20   United dominated throughout the match. They put their foot on the gas and never let off, flooring themselves to victory. Manchester’s first shot on target came in the thirteenth minute when striker Wout Weghorst managed to get …

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MLS Eastern Conference Preview

Major League Soccer returns this weekend with a full slate kicking off between Saturday and Monday. With 37 more match weeks to follow, the 2023 MLS season figures to excite. Consistency is rare in America’s premier soccer league, with no guaranteed seeding or favorites. The Eastern Conference is wide open, …

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Spain Legend Sergio Ramos Retires From International Football

Sergio Ramos

Arguably Spain’s greatest-ever defender decided to hang up his cleats today. Sergio Ramos has retired from international soccer, per a statement released by the Real Madrid legend. https://twitter.com/SergioRamos/status/1628800510533767170?s=20 “The time has come. Time for me to say goodbye to the Spain national team,” said Ramos. “This morning, I received a …

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Champions League Round of 16 Preview

Following a nearly four-month-long break, the Champions League is back. The round of 16 kicks off today, with Tottenham heading to Milan and Bayern traveling to France tomorrow to kickstart the first leg. We're back. #UCL pic.twitter.com/lToC6QdktW — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 13, 2023 Often times a clear favorite …

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