
Zach Lowy
Zach Lowy is a freelance football writer who covers a wide range of football leagues from Serie A to the Premier League to Ligue 1. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Zach has interviewed a wide range of players and ex-players such as Simão Sabrosa, Louis Saha, Andrés Villas-Boas and Diego Forlán. Over the past 6 and a half years, he has served as the co-creator of Breaking The Lines (@BTLVid on Twitter), the chief editor of the website and the main social media producer. Zach focuses on a wide range of leagues from France to Germany to Spain, and he has also covered the Portuguese league on a consistent basis, interviewing players from various Primeira Liga clubs like Braga, Rio Ave, Famalicão, Tondela, Estoril Praia and Arouca. He has traveled to Russia and France to cover the World Cup and Toulon Tournament, respectively. Having written about a broad variety of tournaments from the World Cup to the Euros to the African Cup of Nations, Zach is a football savant whose passion for the Beautiful Game knows no boundaries.
Latest articles by Zach Lowy

Mexico and MLS star facing self-inflicted seven-month lay-off ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Zach Lowy last updated
Hirving Lozano finds himself in an untenable situation at MLS outfit San Diego FC ahead of the 2026 World Cup

On the ground with three World Cup legends for Puma's kit block party in New York City
By Zach Lowy published
ON THE GROUND FourFourTwo met up with Asamoah Gyan, El Hadji Diouf and Ricardo Quaresma in Brooklyn and checked out the 11 nations who will be decked out in Puma this summer

What is the MLS 'Sprint Season' and why is it happening?
By Zach Lowy published
Major League Soccer is headed for an unprecedented 'Sprint Season'

United States World Cup 2026 squad: Mauricio Pochettino's latest selection ahead of the March international break
By Zach Lowy last updated
The United States World Cup 2026 squad is getting closer, as the co-hosts step up preparations

'The Boy's A Bit Special' Dual-national Obed Vargas sets sights on world stage after remote upbringing
By Zach Lowy last updated
Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas is one of the rising stars of MLS and features in this month's edition of 'The Boy's A Bit Special'

MLS teen takes league by storm as New York Red Bulls tease next major European sale: 'The Boy's A Bit Special'
By Zach Lowy last updated
Julian Hall is primed for a breakout campaign with the New York Red Bulls

Who exactly is Ricardo Pepi? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
By Zach Lowy published
SCOUT REPORT He's already been linked with a number of Premier League sides, but just how good is Ricardo Pepi?

I watched dramatic Morocco vs Senegal AFCON Final with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
By Zach Lowy published
Zohran Mamdani's AFCON watch party lived up to the hype

How MLS' big-name stars fared in the 2025 season
By Zach Lowy published
2025 has been a mixed bag for MLS' big-name superstars

'I would get picked up right after school and drive to Pittsburgh on Mondays and Wednesdays then to Cleveland on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday' Next MLS star Jason Shokalook on golden boot journey
By Zach Lowy published
Jason Shokalook sat down with FourFourTwo to discuss his rise with Chicago Fire in MLS Next Pro and what's on the horizon in 2026

Why Vancouver Whitecaps may RELOCATE to another major North American city despite best-ever season
By Zach Lowy published
Vancouver Whitecaps are approaching a do-or-die situation with their fight to secure a new stadium

'Shameless political theater and performances from musical stars whose last big hits came in the pre-smartphone era' What did I witness at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw?
By Zach Lowy published
OPINION Here's how the World Cup draw really went down in Washington D.C.

Who is Wilfried Nancy? MLS expert reveals new Celtic manager's Thierry Henry coaching background
By Zach Lowy published
Wilfried Nancy looks set to become Celtic's new manager

MLS faces new broadcaster and league appeal crisis as Apple TV cut ties three years early
By Zach Lowy published
MLS and Apple TV are headed for an early divorce as the United States gets a new soccer broadcast deal

MLS set for huge calendar change: Here's what the scheduling revolution REALLY means
By Zach Lowy published
The MLS calendar is set to change, as fixtures align with Europe for the first time ever

Zohran Mamdani: Inside the new NYC Mayor's Soccer Obsession
By Zach Lowy published
New York City's new mayor is a vehement soccer fanatic

CBS Sports 2025 presenters, pundits and commentators: The CBS Sports line-up in full
By Zach Lowy published
Who are the main soccer presenters and pundits on CBS Sports?

'I can't wait' Tottenham Hotspur hero Son Heung-min reveals he hasn't closed Spurs chapter yet
By Zach Lowy published
Tottenham Hotspur icon Son Heung-min says he has unfinished business at Spurs

US Soccer Competitions: Every professional cup and tournament explained
By Zach Lowy published
What are the different soccer competitions in the USA?

Soccer in the US set for major potential shake-up as Kewsong Lee Joins USL as Vice Chair
By Zach Lowy published
Fresh investment could break the monopoly and spark a soccer war in North America, thanks to a competitive shake-up

Lionel Messi in six-way race for MLS Golden Boot as Argentina star boasts one major advantage
By Zach Lowy published
Lionel Messi isn't taking home the 2025 MLS Golden Boot without a fight

Who is Rhea Moore? Dallas Trinity teen makes NWSL history with debut goal
By Zach Lowy published
Teenage Dallas Trinity attacker Rhea Moore needed just seven minutes to break a NWSL scoring record

Thomas Muller just set an insane MLS record after three games with the Vancouver Whitecaps
By Zach Lowy published
Thomas Muller wrote his name into the history books with Vancouver
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