{"id":32399,"date":"2025-12-11T18:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/could-mo-salah-join-the-mls-nycs-mayor-elect-zoran-mamdani-weighs-in-on-fifa-world-cup-ticket-costs\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T18:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:08:06","slug":"could-mo-salah-join-the-mls-nycs-mayor-elect-zoran-mamdani-weighs-in-on-fifa-world-cup-ticket-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/could-mo-salah-join-the-mls-nycs-mayor-elect-zoran-mamdani-weighs-in-on-fifa-world-cup-ticket-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Mo Salah Join the MLS? NYC&#8217;s Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani Weighs in on FIFA World Cup Ticket Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join Cooligans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros have addressed the buzz surrounding Mohamed Salah&#8217;s potential transfer to San Diego FC. Could Salah land the most lucrative contract in MLS history? What convinced San Diego FC&#8217;s ownership to sway him toward MLS instead of Saudi Arabia?<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Next, Christian and Alexis chat on the subway with Zoran Mamdani, New York City&#8217;s upcoming mayor. The conversation covers various soccer topics, including Zoran&#8217;s stance against FIFA over escalating ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT&#8217;s World Cup group, and his fondest soccer fan memories.<\/p>\n<p>They also reflect on a remarkable week for American players in the Champions League. Folarin Balogun netted his third consecutive goal, while Weston McKennie had a standout performance against Paphos FC. Are key USMNT players hitting their stride just in time?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(7:30) \u2013 Salah&#8217;s move to MLS?<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>(23:00) \u2013 Zoran Mamdani joins the Cooligans<\/p>\n<p>(35:00) \u2013 Balogun scores again in the Champions League<\/p>\n<p>(38:30) \u2013 McKennie&#8217;s brilliance against Paphos<\/p>\n<p>(42:00) \u2013 Pulisic continues to excel in Serie A<\/p>\n<p>(45:15) \u2013 Can Xabi Alonso retain his position at Real Madrid?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"salah san diego\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/cOTcWKjYPy4inMJGbpGbDA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-12\/77cef880-d6db-11f0-9f5f-b2f6b9dfd527\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Salah San Diego<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Watch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> or at <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>yahoosports.tv<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> The potential signing of Mo Salah would not only elevate the profile of MLS but could also entice other top-tier talents to consider a move to the league. For soccer fans, this shift signals a growing competitiveness in the U.S. soccer scene and a promising future for the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Cooligans Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros have addressed the buzz surrounding Mohamed Salah&#8217;s potential transfer to San Diego FC. Could Salah land the most lucrative contract in MLS history? 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