Scorching hot take… @benwright.bsky.social did a good job with this and his rankings all seem really reasonable

“Most of the big stars, superstars, don’t want to come to Charlotte." What do you do when you're an MLS team in a non-glamor market? According to Zoran Krneta, you try to become the Seattle Sounders. On one MLS club immitating another, for @backheeled.com ⤵️

Really excited about this, especially the new power rankings app. This is built on my OPI formula, with results updating live after every match. We've also added some great historical resources for Nashville SC stats, as well as a predictive MLS table. ⤵️ www.sixonefivesoccer.com/power-rankin...

With a strong start in MLS and Concacaf play, Nashville SC are proving their believers right 🟡 Here’s how a star-studded squad and a clever tactical approach is driving Nashville’s form. Read up on that (and more!) from around MLS ⤵️

I think St. Louis might be kinda good? Also, Guilherme sure seems to be a baller

In MLS, Designated Players are changing teams more than ever ✨ But what's led to stars finding new clubs? And is acquiring another team's DP even a good idea? @aclausen90.bsky.social examines the history of stars moving within MLS — and how recent rule changes opened the floodgates ⤵️

Armchair Analyst: Things come undone for Columbus, Portland's struggles continue & everything else from Matchday 4 Including a 'Caps team that had a wake-up call midweek, and should now be aiming for the Shield. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/things-come-...

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️ Atlanta United find a groove ▫️ NYCFC establish their credentials ▫️ Petar Musa continues to dominate ▫️ ...and much more! @joeclowery.bsky.social, @benwright.bsky.social & @aclausen90.bsky.social dive into the standout players, teams & stories from around MLS ⤵️

MLS has prized parity for 30 years — but that parity is fading. There's a widening gap between teams, and the league's least valuable clubs are stagnating. Here's why the MLS's next evolution might be fewer Cinderellas and more superteams. From @tutul.bsky.social ⤵️

Once a league-record signing, Kevin Denkey worryingly took just one touch in box in FC Cincinnati's latest loss. @benwright.bsky.social examines the questions swirling around Pat Noonan's team — and much more from around MLS. Read ⤵️

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Guys, the RSL kids are legit

Great work by Jeff. Ridiculous stuff by USL. If you care about lower division soccer in the US, you should be appalled by the actions of the league

The answer to the third question is yes

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️ Timo Werner's impressive debut ▫️ A classic in Orlando ▫️ Phil Neville's questionable tactical choices ▫️ ...and much more! @joeclowery.bsky.social, @benwright.bsky.social & @aclausen90.bsky.social dive into the standout stories from around MLS ⤵️

17 year old with the goal. 17 year old Matthew Dos Santos with the initial cross in. 16 year old Adri Mehmeti with the headed assist. This team is so fun

Surely there’s never been an MLS team that had two u22 midfielders so good as the ball at the same time, like Red Bulls has with Mehmeti and Donkor, right?

It was a fun weekend in MLS for #PlayYourKids folks. 27 teenagers got minutes in matchweek 1, 14 of them started. 9 of them were under 18, 6 of them started.

Duah Donkor Mehmeti Miller Martinez Brady Gozo Hall Sullivan (I’m assuming the fee has already been agreed for Cavan)

This was very interesting research to do. Crazy to think how much your schedule plays a role in MLS

If you’re committed to #PlayYourKids the Red Bulls might just be for you

Preston Judd a top 5 player in MLS. Just as we all expected… jokes aside, think he’s going to be great this season

I could win MLS with an average MLS Next Pro team. Not because of the talent level but because of the tactical schooling players receive in Next Pro. Just look at my RBNY team, they do a ton of basic things right and decoded this league in no time. By: Michael Bradley

I took on the futile exercise of trying to predict MLS. Ready for the season to start and show me how wrong I am!

Appreciate Joe giving me the chance to contribute to this!

▪️ Who's on the hottest seat? ▪️ Which player do we have the most stock in? ▪️ How will the conference standings look? With a new season of MLS kicking off this weekend, our experts weigh in on the biggest questions for the year to come 🔮 Read ⤵️

Yeah, feeling good about my Nashville stock

All 30 MLS team previews for the 2026 season are live on Backheeled.com. It’s a full league guide to the new season, complete with depth charts, tactics, and questions — all in one place. 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⤵️

Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end. I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...

Travel in MLS is truly wild, but it seems results aren’t greatly effected by it

“If that makes you uncomfortable… good”

With the FBref news that came out this week, just want to shout out all the work the @americansocceranalysis.com folks do to provide data to American soccer fans, including the data used to research this piece

MLS is making strides when it comes to youth development, but which teams are at the forefront? We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈 From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️

Hi guys! I have some exciting news this morning: I’ve joined @theguardian.com as a soccer reporter ahead of this year’s World Cup. I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Some personal news: I’ve joined @us.theguardian.com as a soccer correspondent! Thrilled to join a newsroom I’ve long admired from afar. Still proudly based in Saint Paul, MN. Still covering the sport from all angles, on-field and off. Truly a dream job: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Very, very, VERY thankful for the folks at @americansocceranalysis.com today. As well as the folks that create wonderful platforms upon which to consume their data in meaningful ways like @catabush.com and @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc

Truly a massive bummer. I don’t think most people think about how much having stats available does to engage fans, and FBref was one of the best free to use resources for that

RC Lens doing some fun stuff taking advantage of transition moments in Ligue 1 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Playing young players in MLS is one thing. Getting real impact from them is another. Which teams are getting the best on-field production from their academy products? @aclausen90.bsky.social dives into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈 Read ⤵️

Armchair Analyst: The regular-season's over, and the postseason begins on Tuesday. That means it's time for my annual Playoff Tiers piece. Featuring what I think is the best MLS team of all-time. No, not those guys in Florida... www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-20...