Multimedia journalist. Interested in sport's impact on business, culture, society and politics. UVa and Medill Alum. Experience living and working in the U.S., Nairobi, Shanghai and Johannesburg.
Argentina beats El Salvador 3-0 as Philly prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup | WHYY News
March 22, 2024 - For us as Philadelphia to be a host to players that are so ingrained in soccer worldwide is awesome,” Meg Kane, host city executive of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, said.
A Super Bowl bingo card for frustrated Eagles fans (because who cares which team wins?) | Billy Penn
Feb. 9, 2024 - The Birds may have disappointed this season, but that doesn’t mean Eagles fans can’t enjoy the 49ers and Chiefs’ misfortune in the big game.
‘The icing on the cake’: Philly officials and organizers react to 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule | WHYY News
Feb. 5, 2024 - Lincoln Financial Field will play host to a Fourth of July round-of-16 game during the semiquincentennial, as well as five group games in June.
Philly Waterdogs announced as the city’s new Premier Lacrosse League team | WHYY News
Nov. 14, 2023 - The Philly Waterdogs will represent the City of Brotherly Love in the Premier Lacrosse League next season. The team’s schedule will be announced Jan. 1.
Philadelphia Phoenix? Not this week. Pro ultimate team changes name to ‘Gators’ in support of Phillies | Billy Penn
Oct 19, 2023 - It’s a temporary shift, in honor of the NLCS trip to the desert.
Philly’s Premier League weekend just a sample of more top soccer to come ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup | WHYY News
July 26, 2023 - The Linc hosted over 105,000 soccer fans last weekend. There will be plenty more elite competition and community outreach to build momentum for 2026’s big event.
‘The training wheels are off’: The Philadelphia Union fall 4-1 to Messi’s Inter Miami in Subaru Park sellout | WHYY News
Aug. 15, 2023 - Messi scored his ninth goal in six games, dealing the Union its second-ever home loss since 2021. Many described his arrival as transformational for soccer in the U.S.
That stings: After the Eagles loss, some useful Super Bowl recovery tips from the experts | Billy Penn
Feb. 13, 2023 - Food, drink, exercise, venting — there’s even a support group meeting for sad fans.
Lightning and rain couldn’t dampen sunny spirits for Wrexham’s 1st visit to Philadelphia | WHYY
July 31, 2023 - A delay due to severe weather thinned out the huge crowd, but the visit from Rob McElhenney's Welsh soccer team still drew plenty of fans from near and far.
It’s finally ‘Sunny’ in Wrexham: Philly soccer fans celebrate promotion for Rob McElhenney’s team | Billy Penn
April 23, 2023 - Mac’s Tavern was packed on Saturday to watch a little-known club out of North Wales.
Keep the faith: Grease pole climbing advice from a former champion | Billy Penn
Nov. 5, 2022 - Frankie Longo, who’s won the Italian Market Festival competition multiple times, has some tips on what not to do.
Play Philadelphia Super Bowl bingo: We made two game boards for Eagles vs. Chiefs | Billy Penn
Feb. 11, 2023 - No. 1 tracks all the predictable Philly references, while No. 2 is for celeb spotting.
After a 92-Year Hiatus, Rugby Returns to the Olympics | VICE SPORTS
April 20, 2016 - For the first time in nearly a century, the Summer Games will feature rugby—and in a fast-paced, fan-friendly seven-player format that has the tiny nation of Fiji aiming for its first-ever gold medal.
Black Bags, Blood, and Pungent Paste: South African Soccer's Muti Rituals | VICE Sports
Oct. 7 2015 - South African soccer has a long tradition of players using traditional medicine and black magic to gain a psychological edge.
Shaka Hislop emulates Petr Cech by playing goalie with the Hartford Wolf Pack | ESPN FC
Dec. 17, 2019 - Inspired by Chelsea and Arsenal great Petr Cech making his ice hockey debut as a goaltender for the Guildford Phoenix, ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop ...