Experienced journalist. Writer. Editor. HOST.

Hi. I’m Seth Vertelney, freelance writer and editor at Goal.com, the world's largest soccer website. With over 10 years of journalism experience, I write compelling short and long-form stories about the world of soccer and beyond, cover events live, manage social media and edit time-sensitive news stories as well as longer features. Currently, I specialize in American women’s soccer, writing about the USWNT and NWSL in detail and hosting a podcast called All Of Us (see below).

svertelney@gmail.com
@svertelney

PODCAST

I also host a podcast covering the world of American women's soccer. Listen here.

ARTICLES

Goal.com: Where did it all go wrong? Why the USWNT fell flat in their pursuit of Olympic gold.

The U.S. never really got going in Japan, winning just one of five matches in regulation…

Goal.com: Where did it all go wrong? Why the USWNT fell flat in their pursuit of Olympic gold.

Goal.com: USWNT star Press joins Biles and Osaka on growing list of athletes prioritizing mental health

The forward recently announced that she would be taking time away from the game after 10 years as a professional.

Goal.com: USWNT star Press joins Biles and Osaka on growing list of athletes prioritizing mental health

Washington City Paper: Sandy Spring Bank Cancels Its Sponsorship With the Washington Spirit

The Maryland-based bank became the club’s first-ever official banking partner at the end of…

Washington City Paper: D.C. Officials Want the City to Co-Host the 2026 World Cup. Would it be Worth It?

There are promises of a jobs and tourism boost, but many World Cups have been money-losing propositions for host countries and cities.

Washington City Paper: D.C. Officials Want the City to Co-Host the 2026 World Cup. Would it be Worth It?

Goal.com: 'I can breathe again' - How USWNT ace Lavelle went from depths of despair to on top of the world

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the midfielder reveals how she got her self-belief back by enlisting the help of a sports psychologist.

Goal.com: 'I can breathe again' - How USWNT ace Lavelle went from depths of despair to on top of the world

Goal.com: Coronavirus strikes a blow to the NWSL - can it bounce back?

Riding a wave of momentum after the 2019 season, the league is now looking to mitigate the damage however it can.

Goal.com: Coronavirus strikes a blow to the NWSL - can it bounce back?

Washington City Paper: Robert 'Big Rob' Gillespie Battles Cancer With Support from Fellow D.C. United Fans

His association with one of American soccer’s pioneering pillars of supporters culture hasn’t just made him a major part of the D.C. soccer community. It’s keeping him alive.

Washington City Paper: Robert 'Big Rob' Gillespie Battles Cancer With Support from Fellow D.C. United Fans

SB Nation: That Wonderful Summer

The 1994 World Cup Changed Soccer in America Forever. The men from the U.S. team remember how it all happened.

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Fans Can't Escape FloSports' Constant Errors

Intermittent problems have even caused low turnout at bars for D.C. United games.

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Fans Can't Escape FloSports' Constant Errors

Goal.com: It’s her World Cup! Rapinoe becomes icon while winning on and off the field

The USWNT star took home the Golden Ball and Golden Boot in France, all while becoming a spokesperson for equality off the pitch.

Goal.com: It’s her World Cup! Rapinoe becomes icon while winning on and off the field

Washington City Paper: Washington Spirit and the NWSL Look to Capitalize on World Cup Momentum

“I see us as being in a unique moment of opportunity.”

Washington City Paper: Washington Spirit and the NWSL Look to Capitalize on World Cup Momentum

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Is One of Only Two MLS Teams that Charges for its Academy

It probably doesn’t need to. Youth soccer in the United States can be extremely expensive. The so-called “pay-to-play” model…

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Is One of Only Two MLS Teams that Charges for its Academy

Washington City Paper: When Your Best Friend Is Also Your World Cup Teammate

Washington Spirit teammates Mallory Pugh and Rose Lavelle get emotional watching each other play at the World Cup.

Washington City Paper: When Your Best Friend Is Also Your World Cup Teammate

Howler Magazine: Foreign Aid

How the discovery of Mikkel Diskerud launched the U.S. men’s national team’s worldwide search for talent

Goal.com: Players & the Press

Major League Soccer gets its players ready to meet the press

The Washington Post: Women's World Cup

What’s gone right and wrong for the U.S. so far?

Let's talk

I'm always open to interesting opportunities.

Email: svertelney@gmail.com

Twitter: @svertelney

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/seth-vertelney-a052281a/

Experienced journalist. Writer. Editor. HOST.

svertelney@gmail.com@svertelney

PODCAST

I also host a podcast covering the world of American women's soccer. Listen here.

ARTICLES

Goal.com: Where did it all go wrong? Why the USWNT fell flat in their pursuit of Olympic gold.

Goal.com: USWNT star Press joins Biles and Osaka on growing list of athletes prioritizing mental health

Washington City Paper: Sandy Spring Bank Cancels Its Sponsorship With the Washington Spirit

Washington City Paper: D.C. Officials Want the City to Co-Host the 2026 World Cup. Would it be Worth It?

Goal.com: 'I can breathe again' - How USWNT ace Lavelle went from depths of despair to on top of the world

Goal.com: Coronavirus strikes a blow to the NWSL - can it bounce back?

Washington City Paper: Robert 'Big Rob' Gillespie Battles Cancer With Support from Fellow D.C. United Fans

SB Nation: That Wonderful Summer

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Fans Can't Escape FloSports' Constant Errors

Goal.com: It’s her World Cup! Rapinoe becomes icon while winning on and off the field

Washington City Paper: Washington Spirit and the NWSL Look to Capitalize on World Cup Momentum

Washington City Paper: D.C. United Is One of Only Two MLS Teams that Charges for its Academy

Washington City Paper: When Your Best Friend Is Also Your World Cup Teammate

Howler Magazine: Foreign Aid

Goal.com: Players & the Press

The Washington Post: Women's World Cup

Let's talk

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svertelney@gmail.com
@svertelney