Such a bummer - my favorite player to watch so far this season

Thought Johnny looked good playing his role in the first half (CM cutting off passing angles in lopsided 5-3-2.) Good chance we’ll encounter a similar situation at some point in the World Cup. #usmnt

3 little moments I loved from Tsakiris in the #Quakes74 win: 1) Excellent spatial awareness to scan, find space, and hit a 1-time pass to the 3rd man run

Ok, no free kicks conceded in Zone 14 this summer…what a FK from Guler

No hyperbole - this is the worst defending I have ever seen

Interesting transfer view in the latest @scoutedftbl.com email, so I looked at MLS v. LigaMX v. Eredivisie. Here is avg transfer fee received. It surprised me that all 3 were on par in 2024. (1/3)

Bring this saxophonist to the World Cup

Good read from @pcattry.bsky.social Totally co-signed on this quote on Pulisic, too

I am exhausted on behalf of this Romanian midfield

Inspired by @themlg.bsky.social, here's a Claude-generated USMNT view of the Euro pool. That upper-right group of Richards, McKennie, Tessmann, Dest, Weah, Balogun, Aaronson with the strongest case of "play often at a good club."

DeJuan Jones with 3 outstanding defensive plays in the last 5 minutes

The Sports Gene nails this dynamic www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

Thrilled to see futi launching! Here's 4 bunkering outliers in MLS last year, with varying degrees of xG success. Data from friends old (@americansocceranalysis.com) and new (@futi.live)

We’ve had fantastic collective pressure when we lose the ball - best I’ve seen under Poch #usmnt

Absolute madness that this ended 1-0

Respect - first touch was excellent from Valencia #usmnt

Pulisic - as one of the 2 in a 3-5-2 - with a fantastic assist! With our injuries, a potential thought for Oct friendlies… #usmnt

Really interested by the #usmnt defensive base shape…quasi Christmas tree?

Nice Damion Downs shoutout in this one (and @scoutedftbl.com is always fantastic)

Paying #uswnt homage today

1) This cover is old enough to drink 2) Of the other countries on the cover, only Italy advanced from the group stage Yes, I’m rooting for chaos next summer #usmnt

Enjoyed this one immensely (and the @jameshorncastle.bsky.social Baggio book can’t arrive soon enough)

Excellent article...two things jumped out: 1) Crazy how thin the opportunity margins are, even in a developed soccer nation 2) A refreshing perspective on youth development

Terrific analysis of Robinson's season - didn't realize he is THAT good in the air #USMNT

A "State of the USMNT pool" view: here's % of minutes played by ClubELO score this season across the Big 5 + Eng Champ. 1) Adams, Richards, Weah, Musah, McKennie, Pulisic, and Cardoso with decent minutes on good teams. 2) Robinson (!), Aaronson, Scally, and McKenzie with tons of playing time.

Robinson with an excellent tackle to start the goal sequence

What a finish from Pulisic

Good example of what @scuffed.bsky.social mentioned about Musah leveling up. Tracks back, casually dribbles a guy, progresses, connects - love it

Reijnders locking down player of the season for Milan at this rate

Musah! What an assist on the goal from Reijnders

Loved the awareness from Luna here to make a penetrating run as soon as McGlynn received the ball. Nothing came from this run, but hope we see this combo again in the Gold Cup #usmnt

I think one of the most interesting USMNT decisions over the next year is how Pochettino ultimately plays Musah… Is he the ball-carrying central mid who needs some defensive cover and passing help? Or is he the wide midfielder who needs additional attack on his wing (and can Dest solve this?)

One of the qualities I appreciate most is players who continually find space off the ball. Watch how Reyna creates it through subtle movement in the build-up.

Guys, awareness!

Nice thru-ball from McKennie leading to a corner in what’s been a dire game so far (I say this as a Milan fan)

About to dive in on the latest from @scuffed.bsky.social and must say that was the most enjoyable USMNT game in ages. Most aesthetically pleasing collection of goals since…Donovan’s hat trick against Ecuador?

Some serious Space Occupied > Lineup Position for the USMNT

McClaren reactions will be an absolute gift this cycle

Love the freedom from Pulisic to find the pocket of space

Timeless