Jonathan Lehman

Jonathan Lehman is an assistant editor at the New York Post.

Background

Jonathan edits exclusive features content and newsletters for Post Sports+ members. During his time at The Post, he has covered WNBA, tennis and soccer, as well as NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL. He also has written for MLB.com, CBS Sports, The New Republic, Architectural Digest, Fatherly and Audacy Sports. Jonathan is a native of New York City and an alum of Harvard University. He is a fan of mystery novels, crossword puzzles, coffee, public transportation and affordable housing.

Latest Articles

A'ja Wilson in a red Las Vegas Aces jersey, raising her right hand.

Liberty catch major break for $500K Cup final

June 30, 2026 | 11:14am

The Liberty are that much closer to a few hundred large.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Adrien Rabiot of France dribbles the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Senegal, Image 2 shows Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior, wearing No. 7, dribbles the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match between Brazil and Morocco

MetLife Stadium’s new World Cup grass already getting poor reviews: ‘Hope we find better pitches’

June 23, 2026 | 1:01am

Their grass is showing.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match against Senegal, Image 2 shows Fans of Norway cheer for their team during a football match

Star scores twice as Norway caps NYC takeover with World Cup win over Senegal to advance

June 22, 2026 | 10:49pm

The Vikings took the spoils.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Sam Kerr of Australia controls the ball during a women's international friendly match, Image 2 shows Lilly Reale kicking a soccer ball while playing against the Houston Dash

Gotham FC set to add star striker after stunning Rookie of Year trade

June 17, 2026 | 7:30pm

Gotham FC are set to add another marquee name to their star-studded lineup.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Thousands of fans crowd a NJ Transit train platform while leaving MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after the FIFA World Cup Group I match between France and Senegal. , Image 2 shows Thousands of fans line up outside the NJ Transit train platform before boarding trains while leaving MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after the FIFA World Cup Group I match between France and Senegal.

The Post takes the train to the World Cup at MetLife Stadium — here’s how it went

June 16, 2026 | 11:40pm

If you’ve read anything before this moment that included the words “World Cup” and “NJ Transit” and “train,” you’d be forgiven for fearing the worst.

An image collage containing 5 images, Image 1 shows Lionel Messi smiling in his Argentina national team jersey, Image 2 shows USMNT forward Christian Pulisic (10) dribbling the soccer ball during a match, Image 3 shows Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande (left) and Burkina Faso's Issa Kabore (right) challenge for the ball during a soccer match, Image 4 shows Colombia's Luis Diaz reacts during an international friendly soccer match, Image 5 shows England's Harry Kane applauds fans after the match

World Cup 2026 top players to watch from Lionel Messi to Christian Pulisic to Yan Diomande

June 11, 2026 | 2:00pm

Here’s a look at the individuals — from the household names to the stars in waiting — who will own the spotlight at World Cup 2026:

Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrates scoring their first goal with Cesar Montes and Israel Reyes

Mexico cruises in red-card-filled World Cup opener

June 11, 2026 | 1:31pm

World Cup 2026 is here! The tournament kicks off with this Group A blockbuster between Mexico and South Africa with a 3:00 p.m. start time from Mexico City Stadium. Follow...

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson motion after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio, Image 2 shows Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, Image 3 shows New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) grabs a rebound against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center

You can’t keep Jalen Brunson down — or these Knicks

June 4, 2026 | 7:51am

The most charmed Knicks playoff run in a generation, seemingly in the balance with each one of the captain’s hobbled steps.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Diego Luna #10 of United States celebrates after scoring a goal during a game between Guatemala and the United States at Energizer Park on July 2, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri, Image 2 shows Three soccer players in action during a match between Paraguay and the US

The biggest USMNT roster snubs and who got left behind for World Cup 2026

May 26, 2026 | 3:42pm

There were several roster hopefuls who didn't make the cut.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Caitlin Clark dribbling a basketball on a court, Image 2 shows Angel Reese, #5 for the Atlanta Dream, dribbles the ball against a Washington Mystics player, Image 3 shows Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx celebrating with a yell and clenched fists

WNBA power rankings: One question for every team on dawn of a new season

May 7, 2026 | 6:30am

The Post breaks down the WNBA field with one question for each team heading into Friday night’s season openers.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A Norwegian player, dressed in athletic wear and carrying a bag, arrives for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualifier against Slovenia, Image 2 shows Kansas City Current defender Gabrielle Robinson (24) defends Gotham FC forward Esther Gonzalez (9)

Can prized newcomer help Gotham FC start scoring again?

April 24, 2026 | 11:48am

The defending NWSL champions have sunk to 13th place in the now-16-team league.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Kayle Osborne makes one of her 21 saves during the Sirens' 1-0 win over the Sceptres on April 21, 2026 in Toronto

Sirens’ playoff hopes dashed despite spoiler win over Sceptres

April 21, 2026 | 11:12pm

Allyson Simpson scored at 2:42 in overtime as the New York Sirens played spoiler in defeating the Toronto Sceptres 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Sabrina Ionescu #20 ,Jonquel Jones #35 and Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever on July 6, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Liberty re-sign Big 3 through 2028

April 17, 2026 | 1:47pm

The Liberty's Big 3 are back — and they'll be sticking around for a while.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Savannah Norcross #7 of the New York Sirens celebrates with teammates after scoring her first PWHL goal during the third period of the game against the Vancouver Goldeneyes on December 31, 2025 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Image 2 shows Hayley Scamurra #16 of the Montréal Victoire celebrates a goal against the Minnesota Frost during the third period at Grand Casino Arena on March 25, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota

One network’s push into PWHL another big win for women’s sports coverage

March 28, 2026 | 12:20am

This is the story of how one overlooked over-the-air television network went from serial killers to penalty killers — and became a champion for an underserved segment of American sports...

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Christian Pulisic (10) of the USMNT dribbles during a match against Australia on Oct. 14, 2025, Image 2 shows The USMNT's Gio Reyna (7) during a game against Uruguay on Nov. 18, 2025

USMNT names roster for crucial matches as 2026 World Cup looms

March 17, 2026 | 12:05pm

The 27-man roster revealed Tuesday will gather this month for the penultimate training camp before the United States heads into the 2026 World Cup on home soil in less than...