this looks like a children's show in the worst possible way, like, 'clutch doesn't want to share his toys or literally anything else and now maple and zayu don't want to visit him anymore!!!"

My 22 Under 22 vote is in. As usual I skewed much more heavily towards "proven" rather than "prospect," and the fact that here were so many of the former seems like an indication of health for the league overall. www.mlssoccer.com/news/22-unde...

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❓ Diving into DC United's questionable new hire 😳 Panic time for the Columbus Crew & Minnesota United? 🚫 What went wrong for eliminated teams Listen to 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 with @jeffrueter.bsky.social, @joeclowery.bsky.social, and Taylor !👇

This is the whole thing in a nutshell

I'm sure it wasn't just entirely down to this, but really smart of MLS to have a (really good!) game kick off in that half-hour doldrum between European windows. New York City - Charlotte kicking off shortly. Major implications for the East, two of MLS's most in-form teams. In the outfield!

This is well said. www.theringer.com/2025/09/19/p...

I did something.

By the head of the Federal Communications Commission, in 2022:

Really gutsy win for Austin, bringing the U.S. Open Cup final to an excellent stadium that had too seldom gotten to hold big events. This was also why the Loons’ window seemed like a gamble to me. No backup 9, and two mids learning the system in a semi? Missed opportunity. Somewhat self-aided.

On this week's @totalsoccershow.bsky.social MLS Weekly, we discussed Caleb Porter's dismissal from New England and where each party goes next, how Charlotte has hit record form, and a weekend full of wacky scores and Shield-race ramifications. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCXt...

Chat called it this morning

🚫 What went wrong for Caleb Porter? 🆕 What's next for the Revs? 👑 Examining Charlotte FC's record win-streak Listen to MLS Update with @jeffrueter.bsky.social, @joeclowery.bsky.social, and Taylor! 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2wb2...

Sources indicate a Kave Dasper hiring is imminent

Love the ASA data but wish you had a helping hand in turning it into fancy plots and graphics? Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...

Missed this live, brilliant!!!

Hell of a "welcome to MLS" moment for Nectarios Triantis, chipping CJ Dos Santos from inside his own half. Biggest addition Minnesota United made all window by a longshot. Pleasingly, per Opta: 0.03 xG for a 55.1 meter chip. (@wesburdine.bsky.social)

"I really looked around and thought, you know, I might be the worst player on the field right now. "I'm so thankful that Vancouver took a chance on me, because there was no reason to." Sebastian Berhalter is the latest subject of 'Breakaway,' and it's a good one: www.mlssoccer.com/news/sebasti...

For quality and entertainment alike, more infractions should result in indirect free kicks in the box.

If Tony Sanneh came around today he'd be a $75m center back subject to a bidding war between Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man City & PSG. 6-foot-3, built like a brick shithouse, but somehow the softest feet and a pure liquid athlete.

At least 3 students are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen HS in Colorado. This is the 47th shooting that took place at a school in the US so far this year: 24 on college campuses, 23 on K-12 school grounds. This happened less than an hour after Charlie Kirk shooting in Utah.

This is a great, astute breakdown of Poch's tactical changes against Japan, why they worked, and some follow-up thoughts on what it means going forward. Well done, @jeffrueter.bsky.social!

This is a really nice piece by the always solid @jeffrueter.bsky.social. One thing I've thought about a lot in this convo is where it went sideways for Brad Guzan. There was a time when he seemed like the clear successor to the Meola/Friedel/Keller/Howard blood line. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

NEW: Finally, after a rough first year, Mauricio Pochettino showed signs he’s learning what his players can do. A changed approach to width solves some of his issues. On a needed USMNT breakthrough against Japan, and how it impacts World Cup squad decisions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Just an absolutely calamitous 2025 for St. Louis City SC, on and off the field.

NEW: Finally, after a rough first year, Mauricio Pochettino showed signs he’s learning what his players can do. A changed approach to width solves some of his issues. On a needed USMNT breakthrough against Japan, and how it impacts World Cup squad decisions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Enjoy Alex Freeman while he's yours, Orlando City fans. He's made remarkable strides throughout 2025. Offering useful attacking width tonight, and the defensive awareness were Dest/Scally often lapse. Shouldn't be a longshot for the World Cup squad with how he's played for club and country alike.

The ‘secret’ of Sounders’ developmental success is … there is no secret. ✍️: @timostlundfoss.bsky.social www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/buil...

“I think we were spoiled for a very long time.” As the job description evolved, the long tradition of top U.S. goalkeepers hit a snag. USSF head of goalkeeping Jack Robinson and former Berhalter assistant Aron Hyde spoke at length about 2026 and what’s next. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

NEW: For decades, the American goalkeeper was everpresent at the game's highest level. Mere months from hosting a World Cup, the position has never been more uncertain for the USMNT. A deep look at the falloff, and the work being done to restore a former strength. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Co-sign.

NEW: Alyssa Thompson is the exact kind of player every NWSL team wants to build around: an exciting USWNT star on the rise. After her shock move to Chelsea, the league must reconsider the wisdom of its salary cap. On a growing predicament of the NWSL's own design: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Safe to say that tonight’s St. Louis City vs FC Dallas was an all-timer of sorts. Can’t remember a backup GK weathering a mid-game inclusion this well.

A play in three acts

Who could’ve possibly thought someone without international management experience might struggle to adapt on such a short timeline. Especially when he clearly knew so little about the player pool he was inheriting. Are we still doing 🐸 ☕️?

Nine games left before the World Cup! Get hyped! 🚀🕺🏼

Really good reflection on one of the greatest American men's soccer players of the 21st (or any) century.

NEWS: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson, sources tell The Athletic. The Women's Super League club will pay just under £1 million for Thompson, who has already agreed a five-year contract. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Just going to hammer the timeline with this huge news because if I don't, who will. @mkickaround.bsky.social is going to Albuquerque! We'll be LIVE from Isotopes Park ahead of @newmexicoutd.bsky.social v. @fctulsa.bsky.social on Meow Wolf Night.

finally, we have some 2026 World Cup ticket info. (*some*) Here, @theathletic.com, is everything you need to know about how to get your hands on tickets, when, and what they might cost: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Really appreciate @jeffrueter.bsky.social giving the time (to respond to Reddit users). Episode includes: 💦 Leagues Cup final talk ✍️ #MNUFC contract updates 👔 Portland recap 🌊 San Diego preview 🤣 Man U laugher 💍 Kelce/Swift talk 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

I chatted with U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker about his grand plan for player development. (and with him + others about why implementing it is so dang difficult.) Feature @theathleticfc.bsky.social:

INBOX: Paramount+ has secured the rights to Concacaf World Cup qualifying, with the decisive third round kicking off on Thursday. Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.

🚨🚨You can now pre-order my book, THE LONG GAME, on the United States men's national soccer team and its messy rise from total international irrelevance to, well, TBD!🚨🚨 I spoke to ~150 players/coaches/etc. and got fresh stories and unprecedented access! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722130...

“74: Drawing the Timbers & More Transfer Window Talk” is live! We’re joined by the one and only @jeffrueter.bsky.social from @theathletic.com to deep dive the #MNUFC transfer window. Matt and Dan discuss the Portland home draw that continued season-long trends. Dedicated to Fletcher and Harper.

I'm sorry but the footage of everyone brawling at Leagues Cup is hilarious, this tournament is basically just a league PowerPoint deck full of words like "synergy" and "brand equity" and people are like hell yeah I'm ready to go to jail for that

Way, way too common that a tragedy like this happens in America. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Nine of the CDC directors over the past 48 years have a lot to say about what RFK Jr is doing vs health of Americans www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Here's the point where Suarez spit at someone on the Sounders staff (r @cukelvin.bsky.social‬)