https://alexwindley.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Alex WindleyenFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://interheron.com/miscast-german-berterame-s-role-at-inter-miami-under-the-microscope-01km6ajqwr95Inter Miami is in a tactical conundrum.After their CONCACAF Champions Cup exit to Nashville SC on Wednesday, March 18th, the uproar on social media was immediate. From fans hurt about the result to those who saw it coming due to tactical shortcomings, the loss is a bigger piece of the incomplete Inter Miami puzzle that’s been haunting the club since the offseason. When Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets retired last year, the race was on for the Herons to find Designated Players worthy of taking on...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://interheron.com/miscast-german-berterame-s-role-at-inter-miami-under-the-microscope-01km6ajqwr95https://www.amny.com/sports/mets-maniacs-feat-5-26-25/Scott Shanes and Steve Casano have embodied the highs, lows, and camaraderie of being die-hard fans of the New York Mets.  For four decades, the pair have bonded over their love for the team, having become fans at a young age.  Shanes, who grew up in Staten Island before settling in New Jersey, said his passion dates back to the early 1970s. Casano, also a Jersey native, recalls watching Mets games as early as age four, drawn to the thrill and charm of America’s national pastime. Whether it’s we...Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.amny.com/sports/mets-maniacs-feat-5-26-25/https://www.amny.com/sports/soccer/rich-tu-new-york-world-cup-poster/For Rich Tu, the boundary between New York and New Jersey is more than just a line on a map: it is a living, breathing intersection of culture, identity, and artistry. As a first-generation Filipino American raised in South Orange, New Jersey, now living in Brooklyn, Tu has always moved fluidly between the energy of the city he calls home and the quieter upbringing of his childhood roots.  “Growing up in South Orange, you know, and New Jersey overall, I loved it,” Tu said.  “What I loved about t...Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.amny.com/sports/soccer/rich-tu-new-york-world-cup-poster/https://www.amny.com/sports/knicks-song-king-4-24-25/In New York City, where the pulse of the streets mirrors the heartbeat of its people, Doug Berns found a unique way to blend his two great loves: music and basketball.  His viral postgame parody songs, crafted after every Knicks game and posted across social media, have become a beloved tradition among fans. They mix humor, clever writing, and extensive musical craftsmanship.  Berns, 36, was born and raised in Manhattan and now lives in Brooklyn with his wife and kids. An audio producer and prof...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.amny.com/sports/knicks-song-king-4-24-25/https://www.amny.com/sports/nycfc-youth-jansen-2025-media-day-2-5-25/After a sixth-place finish and a heartbreaking playoff loss to the New York Red Bulls last season, New York City FC (NYCFC) looks to bounce back in 2025. Around Major League Soccer, teams are improving by splashing the cash on big-money signings. While clubs like Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire have spent heavily this offseason, NYCFC is taking a different approach: Relying on youth.  “There is a focus on young players,” sporting director David Lee said at NYCFC’s media day. “We have assembl...Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.amny.com/sports/nycfc-youth-jansen-2025-media-day-2-5-25/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10117283-how-serie-a-has-revitalized-usmnt-stars-christian-pulisic-and-weston-mckennie"It's becoming common now to have Americans in Europe, so we don't really want to be looked at as 'the American player' that's playing over in Europe, we just want to be looked at as just a player," McKennie told reporters at a Serie A roundtable." The showing we had at the 2022 World Cup has opened the eyes of the world, showing that we can compete, and we're not just looked at as a team that goes to the final whistle, we have that quality, but we can also play good football as well."With the U....Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10117283-how-serie-a-has-revitalized-usmnt-stars-christian-pulisic-and-weston-mckennie