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It’s pumpkin season for most of North America. Is your team carving theirs, or turning into one?
Taking a serrated knife and a large spoon to the MLS weekend:
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Taking a serrated knife and a large spoon to the MLS weekend:
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St. Louis CITY's historic tear, Inter Miami's rebound & more from Matchday 29 | MLSSoccer.com
Canadian Thanksgiving is upon us, and the US version will be here before we know it. FIFA’s new, supersized autumn international window is finally in the rearview mirror, and with only a few short wee...
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October 12, 2026 at 3:56 AM
It’s pumpkin season for most of North America. Is your team carving theirs, or turning into one?
Taking a serrated knife and a large spoon to the MLS weekend:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/st-loui...
Taking a serrated knife and a large spoon to the MLS weekend:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/st-loui...
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Your Monday MLS Soccerwise is out now!
@empiregass.bsky.social, @tombogert.bsky.social, and @mattdoyle.bsky.social break down historic runs from St. Louis and Philadelphia as well as much more from the weekend!
@empiregass.bsky.social, @tombogert.bsky.social, and @mattdoyle.bsky.social break down historic runs from St. Louis and Philadelphia as well as much more from the weekend!
October 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Your Monday MLS Soccerwise is out now!
@empiregass.bsky.social, @tombogert.bsky.social, and @mattdoyle.bsky.social break down historic runs from St. Louis and Philadelphia as well as much more from the weekend!
@empiregass.bsky.social, @tombogert.bsky.social, and @mattdoyle.bsky.social break down historic runs from St. Louis and Philadelphia as well as much more from the weekend!
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October 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Swansea's high press effectively funnelling Norwich to the left, where they lock on man-to-man, close off passing routes, force a turnover and create a quality chance against an unset defence.
October 12, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Swansea's high press effectively funnelling Norwich to the left, where they lock on man-to-man, close off passing routes, force a turnover and create a quality chance against an unset defence.
Great example of how effective Swansea's counter-pressing can be as a chance creation method, as they smartly regain the ball high up the pitch and carve out a decent opening.
October 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Great example of how effective Swansea's counter-pressing can be as a chance creation method, as they smartly regain the ball high up the pitch and carve out a decent opening.
Crisp throw in routine by Swansea, as Widell exploits the space created by Franco and Yeo's opposite movements. Love how Yeo blocks Widell's marker, allowing him to receive freely before playing a slick one-two with Franco, which serves as the catalyst for the chance.
October 12, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Crisp throw in routine by Swansea, as Widell exploits the space created by Franco and Yeo's opposite movements. Love how Yeo blocks Widell's marker, allowing him to receive freely before playing a slick one-two with Franco, which serves as the catalyst for the chance.
*NEW* Analysis for @sounderatheart.com: Tactical hurdles Sounders must overcome vs. Revs. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/10/tact...
October 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
*NEW* Analysis for @sounderatheart.com: Tactical hurdles Sounders must overcome vs. Revs. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/10/tact...
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The New England Revolution have quietly moved into second place in the Eastern Conference. @edwardstratmann.bsky.social digs into how they got there.
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Tactical hurdles Sounders must overcome vs. Revs
Sounders will have their hands full when they face No. 2 team in East.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The New England Revolution have quietly moved into second place in the Eastern Conference. @edwardstratmann.bsky.social digs into how they got there.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/10/tact...
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/10/tact...
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We talked with @futi.live’s @johnspacemuller.com about what makes soccer such a hard sport to quantify, his goals with the Futi app, and what the data says about Nashville SC.
October 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
We talked with @futi.live’s @johnspacemuller.com about what makes soccer such a hard sport to quantify, his goals with the Futi app, and what the data says about Nashville SC.
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Charles Boehm says Sounders are back
“No one is going to want to play them.”
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October 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Love the clever decoy movement by Musah ahead of the USMNT's opener against Canada. His run draws Shaffelburg towards him, allowing Freeman to fully exploit the 3v2 overload, with that action serving as the catalyst that kickstarts the move.
October 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Love the clever decoy movement by Musah ahead of the USMNT's opener against Canada. His run draws Shaffelburg towards him, allowing Freeman to fully exploit the 3v2 overload, with that action serving as the catalyst that kickstarts the move.
A nice example of the USMNT using their build-up overload to find the free man behind Canada's first line of pressure, with some slick passing and movement enabling Raines to receive facing forward.
October 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
A nice example of the USMNT using their build-up overload to find the free man behind Canada's first line of pressure, with some slick passing and movement enabling Raines to receive facing forward.
Messi produced plenty of moments of class in his farewell game for Argentina. What a legend.
October 7, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Messi produced plenty of moments of class in his farewell game for Argentina. What a legend.
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In order to compete toe to toe vs top opponents, the US will have to be more ball-secure - way more - than they were on Saturday, esp in the opening stages. But some interesting stuff here.
* Alex Freeman is such a weapon
* Note the elegant little touch by Cavan to spring him in the first sequence
* Alex Freeman is such a weapon
* Note the elegant little touch by Cavan to spring him in the first sequence
Some of the USMNT's brightest possession sequences vs Mexico.
October 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
In order to compete toe to toe vs top opponents, the US will have to be more ball-secure - way more - than they were on Saturday, esp in the opening stages. But some interesting stuff here.
* Alex Freeman is such a weapon
* Note the elegant little touch by Cavan to spring him in the first sequence
* Alex Freeman is such a weapon
* Note the elegant little touch by Cavan to spring him in the first sequence
Scaloni's Argentina are consistently one of the best teams to follow. Their fluid rotations, sharp passing combinations, relentless attacking mindset and outstanding quality across the pitch combine to make them a fine watch.
October 5, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Scaloni's Argentina are consistently one of the best teams to follow. Their fluid rotations, sharp passing combinations, relentless attacking mindset and outstanding quality across the pitch combine to make them a fine watch.
Pochettino on Malik Tillman: "Malik is a player that can play in every single position. I think the only position that maybe Malik cannot play is keeper, similar to Harry Kane."
October 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Pochettino on Malik Tillman: "Malik is a player that can play in every single position. I think the only position that maybe Malik cannot play is keeper, similar to Harry Kane."
Some of the USMNT's brightest possession sequences vs Mexico.
October 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Some of the USMNT's brightest possession sequences vs Mexico.
Another neat set piece by the Sounders here, as they cluster centrally and smartly block and screen opponents to free up Kingston arriving from the blindside at the back post, who unleashes a clean strike.
October 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Another neat set piece by the Sounders here, as they cluster centrally and smartly block and screen opponents to free up Kingston arriving from the blindside at the back post, who unleashes a clean strike.
Effective set-piece routine by the Sounders. They cleverly create a 3v2 to open the lane to Kingston, while Seattle's occupation of the box pins SKC deep and opens up the space for him to unleash his shot.
October 2, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Effective set-piece routine by the Sounders. They cleverly create a 3v2 to open the lane to Kingston, while Seattle's occupation of the box pins SKC deep and opens up the space for him to unleash his shot.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting showcased his class for RBNY through his outstanding back-to-goal play, using his slick movement, hold-up work, neat one-and-two-touch combinations and clever flicks to link attacks to give his side an excellent outlet.
October 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting showcased his class for RBNY through his outstanding back-to-goal play, using his slick movement, hold-up work, neat one-and-two-touch combinations and clever flicks to link attacks to give his side an excellent outlet.
Insane pass by star Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro, who somehow picked out his teammate with the ball behind him.
October 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Insane pass by star Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro, who somehow picked out his teammate with the ball behind him.
St. Louis beat the press easily by going long to Navarro, whose all round class makes him a top outlet. Matan drifting wider to evade Sofo created a 2v1 to aid progression, while Wallem's rotation with Holse allowed him to receive freely between the lines.
October 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
St. Louis beat the press easily by going long to Navarro, whose all round class makes him a top outlet. Matan drifting wider to evade Sofo created a 2v1 to aid progression, while Wallem's rotation with Holse allowed him to receive freely between the lines.
Irvine on the Socceroos being more brave in possession: “I think that’s really exciting to see that we have added that to our game. We still run, defend and have that part of our game. But the desire to run, to get on the ball, to break pressure, to get yourself free, fantastic.”
October 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Irvine on the Socceroos being more brave in possession: “I think that’s really exciting to see that we have added that to our game. We still run, defend and have that part of our game. But the desire to run, to get on the ball, to break pressure, to get yourself free, fantastic.”
Sublime play by Brazil, as their slick combination play and third and fourth man movements were the catalysts for their third goal against the Socceroos. A joy to watch in full flight.
October 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Sublime play by Brazil, as their slick combination play and third and fourth man movements were the catalysts for their third goal against the Socceroos. A joy to watch in full flight.
Nice by the USMNT to bypass Chile via their midfield 3v2 to find the free man, with Berhalter cleverly attracting the attention of his marker to allow Mehmeti to receive freely and turn instantly. Love the scanning by Mehmeti so he knows he can turn as soon as he receives.
September 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Nice by the USMNT to bypass Chile via their midfield 3v2 to find the free man, with Berhalter cleverly attracting the attention of his marker to allow Mehmeti to receive freely and turn instantly. Love the scanning by Mehmeti so he knows he can turn as soon as he receives.