At 38, Tim Ream isn’t just surviving this World Cup — he’s making key plays for the USMNT in knockouts🇺🇸 His composed, no-nonsense shift helped set the stage for the U.S.'s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. More ⤵️

USL attendance is down, a fact that presents a worrying trend for the organization and its clubs. But the story isn’t uniform. Savvy teams are bucking the trend. Here's how. @usltactics.com ⤵️

The USMNT will be alive at a World Cup after July 4th for the first time in the modern era 🇺🇸 Fans are embracing the team and the stakes are rising. But with Belgium next, the margin between history and heartbreak remains razor-thin. @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Malik Tillman grew up expecting to play for Germany. Now he's become one of the most important players in the USMNT's World Cup campaign. Here's how Mauricio Pochettino changed Tillman's role — and ignited his entire team 🇺🇸 @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️

Malik Tillman was already the USMNT's surprise World Cup standout. Then he scored a free kick to secure the U.S.'s second-ever knockout round win and found himself at the center of one of the all-time great USMNT moments. 🇺🇸🇧🇦 thoughts for @backheeled.com ⤵️

The USMNT won their second-ever World Cup knockout game on Wednesday night 🇺🇸 We break down the Winners and Losers from the U.S.'s historic victory: ▪️ Malik Tillman's free kick magic ▪️ Facing a future without Folarin Balogun ▪️ Another strong defensive showing ▪️ ...and more! Read ⤵️

Traditional thinking about the USMNT at World Cups is that the deeper they go, the more overmatched they’ll be. But @joeclowery.bsky.social spotted an attacking pattern that could help Pochettino's team make a historic run 🇺🇸 Read ⤵️

The pathway between USL League One and the USL Championship is stronger than ever, with transfer activity on the rise. Which League One standouts should Championship clubs be targeting? @usltactics.com examines nine stars who might be ready for the jump ⤵️

Traditional thinking about the USMNT at World Cups is that the deeper they go, the more overmatched they’ll be. That’s still true. But for @backheeled.com, I broke down an attacking pattern that could help Pochettino's team make a historic run 🇺🇸 ➡️ www.backheeled.com/why-usmnt-at...

The USMNT spent the World Cup group stage rehearsing a pattern that could be crucial in the knockouts 🇺🇸 Here’s how Mauricio Pochettino’s attack keeps finding space. @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️

Who's been the USMNT's MVP so far at the World Cup? Malik Tillman? Folarin Balogun? Weston McKennie? Our panelists make their cases and discuss the team's biggest concern, Mauricio Pochettino's best tactical choice, and more. Read ⤵️

The USMNT's World Cup knockout path is a favorable one, at least to the quarterfinals 🇺🇸 “The expectations and the pressure, there’s no problem," Mauricio Pochettino said. Can the team take advantage of what lies ahead? @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Bruno Rendon’s ascension at Indy Eleven in 2026 has been immense. @usltactics.com has loved the former USL League One fullback from the start. From this week’s This League!  📺 tinyurl.com/aywy8xty ➡️ tinyurl.com/38ahtsy6

The USMNT passed its group stage test with flying colors, despite a sour ending vs. 🇹🇷 To take stock of the World Cup performance so far, @backheeled.com has awards for the 🇺🇸 MVP, best tactical move, biggest reason for optimism, concern + more. Read ⤵️

✅ MVP ✅ Best moment ✅ Biggest surprise ✅ Biggest concern ✅ Best tactical decision ✅ Knockout prediction We handed out awards for the USMNT's World Cup group stage before the knockouts begin ⤵️

The USL is taking youth development more seriously than ever — the numbers prove it 📈 @usltactics.com examines the rise of young talent and plenty of other takeaways from the Championship's season so far. Read ⤵️

What can the USMNT learn from its game against Turkey tonight, one where the result doesn’t matter? @sanjaysujan.bsky.social examines how Mauricio Pochettino should approach things 🇺🇸 Read ⤵️

Christian Pulisic says he's "ready" to play against Turkey after his calf injury scare. But the bigger story may be everyone around him. Thursday is a chance for the USMNT's depth to prove it can carry real World Cup weight 🇺🇸 @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Haruki Yamazaki has been a revelation for Detroit City in 2026. Peyton Gallaher reveals his thoughts on the right back. From this week’s This League! 📺 tinyurl.com/aywy8xty ➡️ tinyurl.com/38ahtsy6

The World Cup? Yeah, it's getting weird. ▪️ Pickle juice rescue mission ▪️ Bielsa's Cooler Warz ▪️ DJ Jesse Marsch ▪️ Shapely offside graphics @snaves.bsky.social rounds up the best nonsense from around the World Cup ⤵️

Just ONE player made it into all of our Midseason USL Best XIs. Who did the crew collectively agree upon? ⬇️ From this week’s This League!  📺 tinyurl.com/aywy8xty ➡️ tinyurl.com/38ahtsy6

What have we learned about the USMNT at the World Cup so far? ▪️ Weston McKennie, Sergiño Dest form a quality duo ▪️ Mauricio Pochettino's tactical flexibility ▪️ Defensive cracks start to show ▪️ ...and more! Read ⤵️

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From the Richmond Kickers' new era to trouble with Spokane Velocity, @usltactics.com dives into everything across League One. Read ⤵️

After another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 New Mexico United, Orange County SC & more 📉 Phoenix Rising, El Paso Locomotive & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️

The USMNT doesn’t think it’s “ridiculous” that they could win the World Cup. But the team has a greater purpose: creating new fans. “There’s going to be kids running around wanting Alex Freeman jerseys. For me that’s what it’s about.” @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Even without Christian Pulisic, the USMNT dominated Australia and find themselves locked into the top spot in Group D. What did we learn from the team’s latest showing? On tactics, star duos, and stage-setting ⤵️

“I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we want to win it." By beating Australia, the USMNT booked a spot in the World Cup knockouts — and inched closer to capturing the country's imagination. Mauricio Pochettino's team is dreaming big 🇺🇸 @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

The USMNT booked a spot in the World Cup knockouts with a win over Australia 🇺🇸 We break down the Winners and Losers from the U.S.'s latest match: ▪️ Pochettino's Pulisic replacement ▪️ The USMNT's right side ▪️ Center back concerns show ▪️ ...and more! Read ⤵️

Malik Tillman didn’t expect to play for the United States. Now Mauricio Pochettino has made him central to the team’s World Cup run 🇺🇸 With Christian Pulisic’s injury, Tillman’s role could be even bigger against Australia. @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️

The USMNT admires Australia's defensive setup: "I love the way they defended, honestly". Now they have to beat it. Here's what U.S. players make of today’s World Cup opponent, and how they hope to gain an edge 🇺🇸 @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Hosting the World Cup is a once-in-a-generation moment in American soccer, so is the USL living up to it? I gestate on the league’s marketing approach, how it compares to MLS, and how fans (like me!) end up in the USL sphere in the first place.

"The biggest opportunity begins in the months that follow the tournament." The USL says it's focused on the post-World Cup bump, not a marketing blitz. But with pro-rel aspirations, is the USL missing its moment? @usltactics.com ⤵️

A revealing moment from Sergiño Dest ahead of USMNT's next World Cup clash: When asked who offers crucial dribbling to beat Australia's low block, he only named Christian Pulisic. “Let me stay with Christian.” The U.S. may desperately need Pulisic — if he's healthy. @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

What awaits the USMNT in tomorrow's World Cup group stage clash with Australia? “They were a unit and they gave everything they had." “They’re dangerous on counter attacks. They have good players at the top of the pitch." @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Pittsburgh Riverhounds have mixed recent styles in 2026, setting the table for a potentially high finish in the Eastern Conference. From this week’s This League! 📺 tinyurl.com/2kbc6stt ➡️ tinyurl.com/4dtxab5y

This World Cup is complicated. It's also wonderful. After one round of group stage matches, it feels like the tournament has arrived in the United States. @snaves.bsky.social searched for the World Cup's weird, heartwarming, and unexpected moments ⤵️

Malik Tillman grew up expecting to play for Germany. Now he's become one of the most important players in the USMNT's World Cup campaign. Here's how Mauricio Pochettino changed Tillman's role — and ignited his entire team 🇺🇸 @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️

The USMNT admires Australia's defensive setup: "I love the way they defended, honestly". Now they have to beat it. Here's what U.S. players make of Friday's World Cup opponent, and how they hope to gain an edge 🇺🇸 @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

Darren Smith scored five goals this weekend. How did he do it? Can he maintain his superb striker form for the rest of the USL season? From this week’s This League!  📺 tinyurl.com/2kbc6stt ➡️ tinyurl.com/4dtxab5y

Is the USMNT one of the best attacking teams at the World Cup? @joeclowery.bsky.social examines the fluid tactics that made Mauricio Pochettino's team so hard to stop in their tournament opener 🇺🇸 Read ⤵️

“I think [Malik Tillman] is a player that can play in every space on the pitch." For the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino turned Tillman into an everywhere-at-once No. 8 just before the World Cup kicked off. So far? So good. For @backheeled.com, I broke down Tillman's unique role and massive impact ⤵️

Malik Tillman, born in Germany, didn't expect to play for the USMNT. Now Mauricio Pochettino has made him central to the team’s World Cup hopes 🇺🇸 Here's Tillman's last-minute role change is fueling the United States. @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️

“We’re moving a lot from position to other positions,” Dest noted. “And that is just really difficult to defend for other teams.” For @backheeled.com, I wrote about the most fluid version of the USMNT that I've ever seen.

Lexington SC has found rhythm recently. Ryan Sykora and @usltactics.com explain the subtle changes in Kentucky. From this week’s This League!  📺 tinyurl.com/2kbc6stt ➡️ tinyurl.com/4dtxab5y

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Portland Hearts of Pine's issues to the Richmond Kicker's coaching change, @usltactics.com dives into everything across League One. Read ⤵️

What fueled one of the USMNT's most dominant wins ever? “We’re moving a lot from position to other positions,” Dest noted. “And that is just really difficult to defend for other teams.” I broke down Pochettino's hyper-fluid team for @backheeled.com. ➡️ www.backheeled.com/usmnt-tactic...

The USMNT put on a show in their World Cup opener 👀 Here's the tactical approach from Mauricio Pochettino that fueled the host's historic win 🇺🇸 @joeclowery.bsky.social 🎥

The USMNT had one of the best attacking nights in its World Cup history. But how? "We're moving a lot from position to other positions," Sergiño Dest noted. @joeclowery.bsky.social examines the fluid tactics that made Mauricio Pochettino's team so hard to stop ⤵️

For the USMNT, the World Cup is a chance to turn casuals into diehards. “There’s a lot of people here that maybe have never come out to support us," Weston McKennie said. "Hopefully... they can see and connect with us.” So far, so good. @sanjaysujan.bsky.social ⤵️

After another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 Detroit City, Las Vegas Lights & more 📉 FC Tulsa, El Paso Locomotive & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️