Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️

#SportsBiz reporter at @SBJ for hockey and soccer. @Mizzou alum. Seinfeld is my religion. Email: [email protected]

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

@AP_Soccer_ Wonder if this makes them more collectible

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

This is the greatest sports studio show moment I've ever seen. 🤣

[Taylor Twellman @TaylorTwellman]

I. Have. Never. Laughed. So. Hard
😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

@MichaelRPayne1 Very interesting. I'm not familiar with the dynamics of the IOC-McDonald's split. What happened there?

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

Soccer sponsorship news: McDonald's won't renew its decades-old FIFA deal. CFO Ian Borden said on an earnings call that while the 2026 World Cup "provided a lift to the business ... [it] underperformed versus our expectations." (h/t @Adweek)
https://t.co/18bwqUB8XD

[Austin Karp @AustinKarp]

From @AlexMSilverman: Uncertainty over 2034 World Cup timing looms over media rights tender

https://t.co/T1ZXuMe1oL

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

New at @SBJ: FIFA has opened bidding for U.S. rights to the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. Offers are due Nov. 19, with the goal of awarding rights by the end of 2026. It's the first time since 2011 that U.S. rights to the World Cup have hit the open market.
https://t.co/qDgTuz2wfj

[Greg Wyshynski @wyshynski]

Happy to share I’ve signed a new multi-year contract with ESPN 🎉

Proud to contribute to our NHL coverage on multiple platforms. Love working with my hockey (and wrestling!) teammates who have such insight, creativity and passion for what we do.

More personal news soon ... 👀

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

@tribecalledrags Fernando Pisani https://t.co/DR0BDDjh8C

[Favian Renkel @FavianRenkel]

Times each MLS team would've been relegated under Premier League rules (bottom 3 go down every year):

Atlanta: 1
Austin: NEVER in 5 years
Charlotte: NEVER in 4 years
Chicago: 4
Cincinnati: 3
Colorado: 7
Columbus: 6
D.C. United: 9
Dallas: 2
Houston: 3
Inter Miami: 1
LA Galaxy: 4
LAFC: NEVER in 8 years
Minnesota: NEVER in 9 years
Montréal: 2
Nashville: NEVER in 6 years
New England: 6
NYCFC: NEVER in 11 years
Orlando: 2
Philadelphia: 2
Portland: 1
Red Bulls: 4
RSL: 3
San Diego: NEVER in 1 year
San Jose: 9
Seattle: NEVER in 17 years
Sporting KC: 6
St. Louis: NEVER in 3 years
Toronto: 8
Vancouver: 2

Also sent down: Chivas USA (4), Tampa Bay Mutiny (1)
Never sent down Miami Fusion

#MLS

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

New at @SBJ: The USL has unveiled a new brand identity that will standardize the visual look of all its leagues. The move comes as the organization moves toward the introduction of promotion and relegation in 2028.
https://t.co/ZLzxBKUSXA

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

@sportsrapport The difference is that competitive integrity is critical to sports, whereas Hollywood is purely about entertainment. Taking steroids to look good for a movie role isn't cheating in the same way that it is to get an edge on the field of play.

[NHL @NHL]

A sneak peek at the #HeritageClassic venue... 👀

Watch the 2026 @TimHortons NHL #HeritageClassic this Sunday at 7 PM ET on @Sportsnet, @TVASports, & @NHL_On_TNT!

[Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC]

Ted Towne leaving Nationals to become Penguins CFO https://t.co/6yNVpOHJ5F

[Kevin Clark @bykevinclark]

I joined @notthefakeSVP last night and he asked a simple question: Who is the expanded college football playoff for?

It will end up being for no one.

We care about this sport a lot and we tried to put it into words.

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

Update: @AdamCrafton_ reports Chicago and Portland are now in the mix as potential host cities for the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. @SBJ first reported cities will not be required to sign contracts before a Nov. 23 vote awarding the event as they seek more favorable terms.

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

New at @SBJ: Prospective host cities for the 2031 Women’s World Cup won’t have to sign agreements with FIFA prior to the vote to award the tournament to the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. Cities have refused to agree to the same terms as 2026. https://t.co/pE8mH2U7zq

[chelsea leite @chelsealeite]

Some PWHL news:

Kilmer Sports Ventures announces that they have hired former Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan as Strategic Advisor on matters related to the PWHL in connection with Kilmer’s investment in the league.

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

New at @SBJ: Prospective host cities for the 2031 Women’s World Cup won’t have to sign agreements with FIFA prior to the vote to award the tournament to the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. Cities have refused to agree to the same terms as 2026. https://t.co/pE8mH2U7zq

[Austin Karp @AustinKarp]

These are the first territories where Netflix will have rights to the FIFA Men's World Cup.

Watch for Netflix to replicate this model in other markets:

🔲 1 daily match for free
🔲Package of matches to be sold to over-the-air partner, including Spain matches, semis and final

[Steve McGuire @sfmcguire79]

Elliotte is one of the best reporters in hockey, and he generally sticks to hockey.

Today he posted a short message commemorating the Canadians killed on October 7th.

And of course he’s getting mobbed for it. I’m sure he knew it was coming and posted anyway.

Good for him.

[Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ @AlexMSilverman]

New at @SBJ: The @NWSL is poised to continue its rapid expansion, with Commissioner @JessicaBerman1 telling Leaders Week attendees that the league is “about to open our data room for teams 19 and 20."

https://t.co/5KlSs9tL0u