THIS is how you move onward and upward from Benteke. Huge for DC United. Huge for Philly, who can’t seem to stop selling attackers.

Before and after for the weekend.

LAFC really thinking outside the box with their big coach signing, eh?

When the hoodie zaps all the energy out of you.

Who else wouldn’t want to be England? 🥵

The Soccer Sharps AND Bob from the Designated Pundits? 👀 Go take a look, Hooligans Soccer representing!

Translation- No effing way.

Wilfred Nancy leaving isn’t a loss for MLS. It’s a path for future coaches to cut their teeth in the US and move to Europe. This could be a great thing. I wish him the best, and think he’ll do well.

Not nearly done, but a little bit of the holidays with some permanent lights. Still have to hide some wires. But that 30 degree wind hit hard enough for me to pack it in for the night.

Adidas is trying to push the limits of what Trinity Rodman can sell. Let me be clear. These USMNT throwbacks are ugly. They are also undoubtedly nostalgic. Looks great on her. Looked great on Wynalda and Alexi. Still a no for me.

All these excuses. If that was Lamar or Mahomes that LB would get the chair.

SDFC host Vancouver tonight, and the deciding factor to me is the home side. I would take VCW at home, if they had the opportunity to host. +140 was the play earlier in the week. SDFC should play against Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final

Inter Miami should get the win over NYCFC, who are one of the only teams to keep them under 3 goals at home (way earlier this season). I think we see a correction and Miami hits 3 goals. At +124 we are getting a great price for a team with 2.68 gpg at home and 8 of their last 8 home games over 2.5

Short week with only 2 MLS matches, and the model LOVES each home team to get a victory. Below are our graphics including win % and number for over and under 2.5 and 3.5 goals.

NOT A KEEPER: Coronel, out of contract with Red Bulls, becomes a free agent - frontrow.soccer/xwv0v

My view right now.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Before and after first half of the kitchen. Getting there 🔨 🏡

Rams are just out there having a scrimmage.

Worst turf Son has played on in …. how long- do you think?

SON- WOW. COULDN’T WRITE THE SCRIPT BETTER.

We talked #NWSLFinal this week on the podcast (our first official NWSL segment.... 👀) and I'm taking GOALS this time around. Last year's NWSL Cup Final was low scoring, so lets see both teams to score and 3 goals or more. Current odds are +122.

I love #SDFC at home this weekend, especially after they started scoring this postseason (after a little late season offensive slump). Drop your pick below- I'll take SDFC and 2 or more goals at -127.

Another one for Philly Voice: a preview of the NYCFC vs. Union Eastern Conference Semi-Final match this weekend. www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia... Please consider reading and sharing. Show the "suits" that Union/soccer coverage is worthwhile for the site. #doop #NYCFC #MLS 📷: Carl Gulbish

Our official #MLS and #NWSL plays for this weekend are in- make sure you head over to the podcast to catch our full episode, with reasoning behind each pick. YouTube- m.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ8S... Audio- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits

Catch us talking about this match on the podcast- youtu.be/1hmc8JLA6-U

If I recall, NYCFC is the only lower seed to win a round in this year's #MLSCupPlayoffs, but I think the Philadelphia Union beat them this weekend. See my model's chances, as well as the sportsbook odds below. Share your play below and let's see how we cash out this weekend.

I agree with the sportsbooks that have Inter Miami as this weekend's favorites. FC Cincy has a great top to bottom team, but I think Miami gets that magic touch that pulls them into the semifinal. Drop your pick for this match 👇 I'll take Messi's side at +120

Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit has been removed from the #NWSL availability report ahead of the 2025 NWSL Championship. Same goes for Esther Gonzalez and Geyse. Looks like they're all given the full green light for Saturday.

LAFC has been hot recently, and got into great offensive form for the playoffs. I think they have what it takes to upset the Whitecaps at home. Drop your pick for this match below- would love to hear your thoughts ⚽️🇺🇸

Scott and I discussed the NWSL final and made official plays on the match. This is our first time discussing NWSL on the podcast, and is one of hopefully many. We plan on expanding our show with a new team to focus on NWSL next season. Take a watch and catch our picks- buff.ly/x8miTh1

#MLS away teams are all at high odds for this weekend’s playoff matches, with Inter Miami as the only away favorite. I think these odds are spot on. What away team do you think think can get a win?

If anyone is curious, “seattle sounders” returns zero (0) hits in the leaked Epstein emails. Take that, eurosnobs

Back on the podcast tonight discussing MLS Playoffs (and the NWSL Final). Here are home odds, which I think are just about spot-on. What do you agree/disagree with? Which home team has the best chance at taking a loss? #MLS

Every day I love this guy a little more.

I never liked the term “goat” in the overused sports term on the 2020s. It’s officially dead. Back to being a negative descriptor.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino on players missing today: "I don't want to start negative (but) 'no regular players'. What does that mean? ... It's so disrespectful." Credits the squad, the pool, says "this is the United States national team" when asked on players missing

Wilfried Nancy is a gamesman.

Great fight.

I feel like Diego Luna’s heat map for this match is gonna be wild.

Go off, Martyn. I get it, but I also don’t want to act like this ISN’T a big deal. Now we have a mid season Leagues Cup which ruins momentum. Winter break does the same. I’m not a fan, I’ve accepted it, but please stop acting like it isn’t a complication in some places.

Call me selfish, but I’d prefer Gutierrez to take offers in Europe. He’s aging out of that “budding superstar” range, but still tons of talent. Interested to hear if you all think he has what it takes to become a true USMNT contributor (or do we just want him to block Mexico?)

Before it happens, I’m going to need you all to decide is the #MLS “Sprint” season counts as a trophy or not. Both for shield and cup. Drop your answer and note- I’m saving the receipts.

Today I moving day, and Dunkin is supervising so we don’t forget any of his toys.

Brutal for NYCFC, but this is the chance you take when going out for International Duty. Tough timing before their quarterfinal with Philly next week, but these things can happen anytime during any break. Hoping for a full recovery and speedy return.

This is the energy I’m on this app for. /s

Couldn’t figure out where I’ve seen these Patriots uniforms before. #USMNT

Gary gets it. If you need to explain jump through hoops to explain how something will work, it’s usually an indication that it wont. #MLS