Michael Battista
@MichaelBattista
Last @naslofficial intern; Member of @soccerreporters; @TCNJ Class of 18' - Main credits: @usopencup | @hudsonriverblue (Once A Metro expat) | @RdBullNationNYC
Thank you @UnitedCoaches. I'm honored to have written the best "Feature Story" of 2023. To think a story about the U.S. Open Cup, a Sasquatch, & belief in a lower league team is award winning. Crazy. Congrats to the other winners: @itsmeglinehan, @aabrami5, @AustinPlatter. (1/4)
United Soccer Coaches announced the 2023 Media Contest award recipients on Thursday. The association annually honors those who have chronicled the personalities, problems, history, and development of the game. See the 2023 Winners! bit.ly/3OELME7
To be clear, the police didn’t stop the shooter from killing five people.
Just a reminder of who New York is on the verge of electing as their next Mayor.
My sources indicate the Blue Jays and Cardinals are in deep trade discussions
#ICYMI On Saturday, West Chester United SC joined the 2026 US Open Cup field when they won the 2025 National Amateur Cup. WCU beat RWB Adria 4-3 in extra time, featuring goals from @PrincetonMSoc’s Jack Jasinski & Giuliano Whitchurch. Recap on @usopencup: thecup.us/2025/07/27/202…
Yeah, that's cap. I would say it was ~50,000 at the most. 😅
The attendance for Man United's 2–1 win over West Ham at MetLife Stadium was 82,566 🤩 It's the biggest crowd for a football match in the US this year, beating the Club World Cup final’s 81,118 😮
My @SoccerReporters MLS Player of the Week ballot - 2025 Matchday twenty six (26) 1: Kristijan Kahlina - Charlotte FC - #ForTheCrown 2: Kelvin Yeboah (@Kelvin_Yeboah9) - Minnesota United FC - #MNUFC #MLSSeasonPass #NYCSN
Absolutely insane note I wrote when I woke up half asleep and then rolled over
Dylan Lacy's header in the 120th minute of extra time lifted West Chester United SC (PA) over RWB Adria (IL), 4-3 AET, in the 2025 #USASA National Amateur Cup Final. The win gives the Predators their first Amateur Cup & books their ticket to the 2026 US Open Cup. Recap below ⬇️
MET OVAL ACADEMY ARE NATIONAL CHAMPS! 🏆 @Met_Oval - 2 @NapaValley1839 - 2 MET wins 3-2 in PKs Met Oval's Costi Christodoulou stops three straight spot kicks and the trophy is going back to New York! What an incredible championship match. We can't wait for Year 2!
Congrats to Rafael Mosquera, who becomes the 406th player in #RBNY/MetroStars club history to play in a competitive match!
.@MLS Debut Day for Rafael Mosquera 👏