The Athletic Soccer Archives - Awful Announcing

The Athletic hires five further full-time soccer writers, takes backlash from some subscribers for axing some local MLS writers

The Athletic has brought on five new full-time soccer writers, but taken criticism for parting ways with some beat-specific freelancers.

Some The Athletic MLS writers were told they’re no longer needed; the site says “a big announcement” is on the way

"We have heard the concerns that subscribers have about changes to our coverage. We have a big announcement on the way, one that the whole company is very excited about. We'll be sharing that update very soon."

The Athletic launches soccer hub managed by former Howler editor George Quraishi

Brooks Peck (of Dirty Tackle) is also on board.