Here @abooker17.bsky.social gets to the nub of it www.whatahowler.com/chicago-fire...

I wrote about the “support your local” debate raging in the United States during this World Cup ⤵️

Austin hiring Jim Curtin could prove to be a sliding doors moment for a club looking to build sustained success in MLS. I wrote about why the hire is a major coup and potentially the perfect fit for the club long-term #AustinFC ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/jim-curtin-a...

Great piece from @mlsist.bsky.social in the Guardian today regarding MLS discussions w/IFAB over the introduction of clock-stoppages. I wrote about why I think it would be a disaster for a league making a ton of progress, but still searching for relevancy. in-transition.ghost.io/why-mls-must...

MLS fans the world over have seen the banner that read “F*ck off LAFC” at a Swiss football match over the weekend. I wrote about how the MLS club is at the heart of a battle for Switzerland’s most decorated football club ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/f-ck-off-laf...

I will be covering the #USMNT World Cup journey this summer. Around every U.S. match, I will be publishing... 🔮 Predicted XI ⚽️ Match analysis on the whistle 🧠 Three things learned from match ➕ Plenty more Join me for the summer by subscribing ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io

Dusted off the ol’ In Transition newsletter write about how the future of MLS is so intrinsically linked to the upcoming World Cup in North America. Free for all to read ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/how-mls-is-b...

It's been a while since I've posted on In Transition, but I'm back to argue another point that might not go down well in American soccer circles. ✍️ Why Inter Miami's ambition to be an American super-club is good for MLS in-transition.ghost.io/why-inter-mi...

Myself and @abooker17.bsky.social hosted our first ever live podcast! It was a very rewarding and fun experience. #RCTID A huge thanks to all the Timber Review Patreon subscribers who made it out last night!

The USMNT looked far more functional in Saturday's draw with Ecuador, & Pochettino's principles seem to be at the core of the uptick in performance. I wrote about those principles & how the U.S. is finally beginning to implement them on the pitch ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/usmnt-beginn...

U.S. Soccer fans — join me on my newsletter In Transition for weekly feature articles on the national team, MLS, and more! Every week I pick a hot topic from this side of the Atlantic to discuss #USMNT #MLS Both free and paid content for you to enjoy ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io

✍️ Three reasons you can't miss tonight's U.S. Open Cup Final in-transition.ghost.io/three-reason...

Very interesting story out of Mexico this week, as former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial's move to Monterrey sparked all sorts of controversy. I wrote about what exactly happened, and why Pumas are demanding an apology... Free article for all ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/whyanthony-m...

This week the LA Galaxy were eliminated from playoff contention, becoming the first defending MLS Cup champion to miss the postseason outright in over a decade. I wrote about how the rapid fall from glory played out over 2025, and more. Subscribe and read: in-transition.ghost.io/from-glory-t...

🗞️ Put some words down on D.C. United's tumultuous modern era after another week of executive upheaval. Check it out below ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/d-c-united-a...

It's Wednesday so that means I am arguing for something against the grain in the North American ⚽️ landscape ✍️ The missing ingredient in MLS: Dynasties and legacy clubs Link below ⤵️

I did a fun little experiment for #MLS fans, breaking down the league into five divisions to strengthen local rivalries, ease travel burden, and reshape the league into a more localized entity ⤵️

What if MLS realigned to five divisions? Could we make it work in such a geographically vast league? I broke down how it might look, with local rivalries, cultural hotspots, and playoff implications all in mind. Link below ⤵️

There is a growing sense of unease with each passing Mauricio Pochettino #USMNT squad selection ahead of 2026. I wrote about that unease, and why Poch is coming under criticism from national media today. Free article on In Transition ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/uncertainty-...

🗞️ Every Friday I post a roundup of some of the top headlines in North American soccer from the past week, aiming to deliver news to fans in a short, concise format. Check out this week's news roundup, and subscribe for plenty more content ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/weekly-news-...

Portland Timbers fans were relentless in their hostility towards Evander upon his return to Providence Park on Saturday. I wrote about how important that type of atmosphere catching fire around the league will be for MLS going forward ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/why-portland...

📣 Personal Announcement Finally broke down & created my own American ⚽️ news site. Will be posting regular pieces on MLS, USMNT, & beyond! To launch, I have written about why Djordje Mihailovic's Toronto move could be future-altering in MLS. Sign up & join the fun! in-transition.ghost.io

This may be an MLS hot take but I find the aesthetics of watching games at the Benz to be just as bad as Gillette and Yankee Stadium

A Tottenham v Manchester United Europa League final is a stain on the competition

“We will continue to support bodies to protect the integrity, fairness and safety of the game.” Multiple rapists and domestic abusers play football on English soil freely. Any attempt justify this as a means of protection for female footballers is disingenuous drivel.

Jurrien Timber has gotten away with murder in the first 20 minutes of this game

Au revior 👋🏻

Tom Wilson is an international hero

International*

Grown adults painting their faces for hockey in Montreal? Suspect.

Every time we get one of these ‘record crowd’ Inter Miami games it’s just wholly depressing that the host city in question gets a glimpse of what their football culture could be if locals bought in 🤷🏻‍♂️

Logan Thompson is a national hero

Doku and Nunes collectively have their best moments in City shirt at a time like this 👏🏻

Sensational from Doku

That kid will never go to a game on their own, and will never take their own kids. Well done City 👍

If anyone in the UK watching Columbus-Inter Miami wants a laugh - Google how far 150 miles is from where you are. That's how far away Columbus are playing this 'home' game.

MLS could have had a jam-packed stadium in Columbus for one of the biggest games of the season so far, at one of their showpiece stadiums, in front of one of the best sets of supporters in the league, and they discarded that spectacle for a preseason friendly feel in a big plastic NFL stadium

Really embarrassed for the Columbus Crew, MLS, and everybody involved in this whole thing. Really poor look for a league that is so obsessed with making themselves feel important

Pep Guardiola masterclass to silence the very dimwitted critics

Steve Cherundolo to step down as LAFC head coach at the end of 2025 season onefootball.com/editorial/40...

🎙️Latest ep of The Timber Review now LIVE discussing Saturday’s clash with LAFC #RCTID -Are the Timbers on track to be a contender 🤔 -Timbers get Tacoma in the Open Cup 🏆 -Change expectations with a win over LAFC❓ pod.link/1794636493/e...

Who knew we’d get the gift of crying children at a game of football on this fine Thursday? One of life’s simple pleasures

If you’re a coward when it comes to standing up against fascism, don’t run for office in a democracy — its very simple.

As far as I'm concerned it isn't even City playing in that tournament. It's a summer-league exhibition team putting in a shift for a payday. No reason to spend a second watching or consuming anything form the whole thing

VAR = bad for the sport 👍

Schoolboy decision from Saka, even worse execution

The 2026 World Cup is going to be an unrelenting shit-show. Just simply hope people are smart enough to stay away

Not a planet in the solar system where this is anything but a red card