Overview
South Ward Central is an independent sports publication covering Red Bull New York, Gotham FC, Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
The site is operated by Hartnett Media Holdings, LLC, based in New Jersey, United States.
South Ward Central is a single-editor publication. All content is written, edited and published by Sean Hartnett, who serves as both founder and editor of the site.
Our goal is to provide accurate, timely and context-driven coverage of professional soccer in the New York/New Jersey region.
Editorial Independence
South Ward Central operates independently and is not affiliated with or influenced by any club, league, sponsor or commercial partner.
All editorial decisions, including story selection, analysis and commentary are made solely by the editor.
Authorship Transparency
All articles published on South Ward Central are authored by:
Sean Hartnett — Editor & Writer
Content is not outsourced and no automated or third-party editorial production is used to generate articles.
This transparency ensures readers understand exactly who is responsible for reporting, analysis and commentary across the site.
Ethics and Editorial Principles
South Ward Central follows these core editorial principles:
- Accuracy: Every effort is made to ensure factual correctness prior to publication.
- Honest Representation: Quotes, statistics and match information are represented faithfully and without distortion.
- Clear Separation of Fact and Opinion: Match reporting and factual updates are distinguished from analysis and opinion-based commentary.
- Original Work: Content is independently written based on observation, reporting and verified information sources.
- No Fabrication: Quotes, statistics or match details are never fabricated or misrepresented.
Reporting Standards
Articles may include:
- Match reports based on live observation, broadcast coverage or official league data
- Player and coach quotes sourced from verified press conferences or official media availability
- Tactical and performance analysis based on match review and statistical context
- Editorial commentary and opinion clearly presented as such
Where external sources are referenced, proper attribution is provided where applicable.
Corrections Policy
Accuracy is a priority at South Ward Central.
If an error is identified, it will be corrected promptly. Significant corrections may be noted within the article.
Readers are encouraged to report inaccuracies via the Contact page.
Content Updates
Articles may be updated after publication to reflect:
- New developments (e.g., injuries, roster updates)
- Match corrections or clarifications
- Additional context or information
Updated content remains part of the original article unless otherwise noted.
Editorial Scope
South Ward Central focuses on:
- Red Bull New York (MLS)
- Gotham FC (NWSL)
- Major League Soccer (MLS)
- National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
- United States Men’s National Team (USMNT)
- United States Women’s National Team (USWNT)
Coverage is primarily focused on the New York/New Jersey soccer market and is organized into dedicated team and competition hubs across the site.
Contact and Feedback
For editorial inquiries, corrections, or general questions, please contact:
Hartnett Media Holdings, LLC
Email: hartnettwriter@yahoo.com