The stunning USMNT rise of Alex Freeman and Patrick Agyemang from MLS to the cusp of World Cup … My feature from US camp:

And you’re about to have one on your phone — live during the game.

Cristian Roldan is going to be the “best teammate he can” in his latest #USMNT camp this month. sbisoccer.com/2026/03/cris...

A setback for the South Philly neighbors suing to stop the FDR Park Plan and save the Meadows. Orphans Court Judge Woods-Skipper denies them a preliminary injunction. But they're not giving up — they're taking it to Commonwealth Court. More at docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Gotta say, even though this is being put on top of the existing surface, this is pretty extensive and I’m inclined to believe it will behave like a real grass pitch.

Tell me again how MLS is single entity and the adidas deal was for all the teams. Cause adidas signing one only for Miami is not that. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...

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...

A little insane the league is advertising Messi considering what happened last year. Hopefully he shows up this time.

MARIETTA, Ga. —

USMNT arrived for training at Atlanta United headquarters. All 27 have reported to camp.

Hey all, this is the reply I got after I emailed my rep to tell them that it is unacceptable for Tanner to be reinstated in any capacity Has anyone else received a response yet? #doop

FIFA is forcing NFL stadiums to scrub all sponsor logos/branding for the World Cup — even on their roofs. But one roof proved so complex that it got an exemption. Story @theathletic.com:

BRAND NEW SHOW ALERT 🚨 Introducing, The Captain with Lindsey Heaps! Every month, Lindsey and Sam will share World Cup memories, life updates, and insight and stories only Lindsey can share as the USWNT prepares for the 2027 World Cup 🫡

God Admits He Can't Focus On Helping Poor, Destitute, And Immigrant Communities Until He Finishes Coordinating 2026 World Cup Prayers By USMNT Fans www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2025...

@oyounothing.bsky.social’s analysis of the issues plaguing the Union through the opening stretch of their season: www.inquirer.com/soccer/union... via @phillysport.bsky.social

Sacramento Republic is revamping their stadium plan from 12,000 seats to 20,000 seats and plans to make every seat covered. www.abridged.org/news/exclusi...

@philadelphiaunion.com not at 30??? #DOOP

It's a shame they didn't send that back to Fairmount Park where it belongs. Fascist Marconi needs to go too. What's sad is that the park's grounds were shaped by the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Emancipation Proclamation, but no marker for that philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/penns...

There's a well thought 'outsiders' (non-#doop) take on the Tanner situation at the end of this one

People believe throwing a penny on Ben Franklin's grave is good luck. Here's hoping a coin to our name's sake is a season saved "But the work shall not be lost. For it will as he believ'd appear once more in a new and more elegant edition." Ben Franklin, Printer Ad Finem Fidelis

An update just in from @mediabyhenry.bsky.social: "Pennsylvania will have access to $48.5 million in security funds, according to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)."

I did not have the MLS Western Conference being this much better than the Eastern Conference so far in my 2026 predictions. There are only like four legitimately good teams in the East right now, and there are seven, maybe eight, in the West. It feels completely flipped now.

Episode 451 is LIVE! MLS News was bumping again, and we covered it all! ~ #MLS Playoff and Sprint Season Schedules ~ #USMNT Roster Drop ~ Tanner Suspended from #DOOP Video: youtu.be/45Vp0CgYfyI Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

If you were to make a list of the biggest games of Andre Blake’s career, what would be on it? Number one might be the one he's about to play in FIFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs. Blake must put the Union's woes aside as he tries to rally the Reggae Boyz: www.inquirer.com/soccer/world...

From @mediabyhenry.bsky.social: Federal security funds are now available to World Cup host cities www.inquirer.com/news/philade... via @inquirer.com

Canada Soccer just poached one of the USA's iconic candies, this is a coup

Are the players not good enough? I don't think that's the problem. Is the book out on the Union's playing style? That could be, and it's a much bigger issue if so. Gregg Berhalter would know, so I asked him: www.inquirer.com/soccer/bradl... via @phillysport.bsky.social

FIFA Hopes World Cup Spotlight Will Force United States To Resolve Human Rights Issues www.thenutmegnews.com/current/2018...

It was an intense battle against rival squads as George Marks had a stellar performance in Union II's 1-1 draw/4-3 shootout victory over RBNY II, making 3 saves and then making the decisive kick. My match recap for @totwag.bsky.social: theoneteamweagreeon.com/2026/03/22/g... #DOOP #MLSNextPro

Of course I had to pull up an old school MLS shoot out You might recognize a few current coaches in this Burn v Fire shootout clip - Marsch, Soehn, Wolff (mentioned) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJr7...

MLS US u22 Report, Week 5 Tier 1: Elite Outing Hall, 17, RBNY, ST (8.1, goal, 0.78xG, 2/2 dribbles, 20/23 passes, 90) Tier 2: Great Match Gozo, 19, RSL, LM (7.8, 90, 0.36xG+xA, 3/4 dribbles) Baker-Whiting, 20, NSH, LB (7.2, 78, 0.48xG) Yapi, 21, COL, LW (7.1, 61, assist, 0.62xG+A)

A few more words on the Philadelphia Union, who are facing a fan protest in regards to their now-suspended sporting director, Ernst Tanner: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Kevin Durant you have failed us #doop

How can this go on for another 3 years?

Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte replaces Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano on USMNT roster, USSF announces. Celentano wasn’t in uniform for MLS match today because of muscle tightness.

😢 #DOOP

I'm losing it at this delivery robot getting absolutely smoked by the Brightline train in Florida 🤖🚅

Meanwhile bike fuel prices have not changed at Costco.

At this point drafting Stas Korzeniowski in the 2nd round might be the most impactful signing

Paxten Aaronson's 1st goal in 2026 & under Matt Wells! Rapids up 1-0 on the road vs SKC

g+ GameFlow: MLS Regular Season Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire FC on March 21, 2026. #PHIvCHI ⚽️🤖

As @jtansey90.bsky.social reports on the other site, Ezekiel Alladoh was late to a practice this week. That is, I've heard, not the only instance of Alladoh not yet being up to the rigors of MLS. The team and fans have to hope the psychological stuff gets sorted during the FIFA break.

This is what dysfunction looks like (especially sitting next to Chicago's passing/position map) #doop

What a gorgeous build up & goal from Colorado Rapids (3rd goal)!!! Paxten Aaronson to Miguel Navarro to find Rafael Navarro! Rapids are spanking SKC in Kansas City

The Philadelphia Union have failed themselves. My Union Soccer Blog column from another shocking performance: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-philad...

Oh my God, just had a broadcast personnel concept, hear me out… Each team elects or is assigned one broadcast commentator person (or personality, but just one). The commentators handle every game for his/her team, and share the broadcast booth with the commentator for the opposing team. #MLS

Watching Charlotte v RB right now Union are going to get chewed up on April 4th... #doop

As the Apple broadcast showed, the Sons of Ben carried a banner during their pregame march to the stadium that said "SUNSHINE IS THE BEST DISINFECTANT." Though the group has not directly called for Ernst Tanner's firing, there is clearly some discontent in the ranks.