Coach News Today — September 26, 2026
Poch shares 'regret' over Balogun controversy, impact on USMNT and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing today with a mix of coaching news, player updates, and recruiting wins. In the WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks made a surprising move, parting ways with head coach Mike Roberts after just two seasons at the helm. This coaching change comes as teams are gearing up for the new season, and it's clear that Sparks management is looking for a new direction. Meanwhile, in college basketball, Syracuse's men's team just landed a major commitment from five-star recruit Kamissoko, a huge get for coach Jim Boeheim and his staff.
In other news, the USMNT is still feeling the effects of a controversy that erupted during the team's recent camp, with USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino expressing regret over the handling of the Folarin Balogun situation. The fallout from that incident continues to be felt, and fans are eager to see how the team will move forward. On a more positive note, Dolphins fans are anxiously awaiting the team's next game against the Chiefs, although they'll have to do without their leading receiver, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle's counterpart, De'von Achane's counterpart, Robert, and actually Douglas. Lastly, if you're a sports industry enthusiast looking for a new opportunity, SportsBot.com is now looking for an operator to take the reins and drive the site forward.
Today's signal:
• Poch shares 'regret' over Balogun controversy, impact on USMNT (espn.com)
• SportsBot.com is open for a builder: a sports-industry agent looking for its operator (SportsBot.com)
• Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons (espn.com)
• Sources: Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons (espn.com)
• Dolphins' leading receiver Douglas out vs. Chiefs (espn.com)
• McNamara lands first five-star as Kamissoko commits to Syracuse (espn.com)