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MLS Monday Recap: Derby Fireworks, New Shield Winners, and More! - Howler Magazine

With the regular season down to its final few games, Matchday 32 saw the Supporters' Shield find a new home, delivered a major result in New Jersey, added another chapter to Antoine Griezmann's remark...

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It's been a tumultuous few years for the US Open Cup, but last night in Columbus we seemed to witness an important moment for the competition's future. ✍️ St. Louis City’s Triumph Gives the U.S. Open Cup the Moment It Needed www.whatahowler.com/st-louis-cit...

St. Louis City’s Triumph Gives the U.S. Open Cup the Moment It Needed - Howler Magazine

It was a moment St. Louis City fans will not soon forget. The sight of Daniel Edelman waving his shirt above his head at a full sprint heading towards the few-thousand City fans in the away end of Sco...

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The sameness of new MLS stadiums has become a talking point among fans, so I took a look into why they look and feel the same as others around the league. Money, architecture firms, acoustics, and more! My latest column ⤵️

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✍️ Why Every New MLS Stadium Looks the Same (and Why It Makes Sense) www.whatahowler.com/why-every-ne...

We're still working out the kinks regarding long-term weekly segments on the Howler site, but this should be here to stay...

Howler Magazine@whatahowler.bsky.social · 2w ago

✍️ The MLS Monday Recap: Columbus Take Bragging Rights, Messi Makes History, and More! www.whatahowler.com/the-mls-mond...

I took a little dive into the big spenders in MLS and why they have, by no means, been able to buy themselves a ticket to success on the pitch ⤵️

Howler Magazine@whatahowler.bsky.social · 2w ago

A small of handful of MLS clubs have broken away from the pack when it comes to spending money on transfers and wages, but it has not guaranteed them success on the pitch. ✍️ The Curious Case of MLS’s Big Spenders — Why Money Can’t Always Buy You Success www.whatahowler.com/the-curious-...

It was incredible to see scenes of genuine pandemonium in Toronto on Saturday despite it being a match between 11th & 15th placed teams. A great reminder that MLS has stories and scenes worth highlighting outside of winning runs and trophies won. My column ⤵️

Howler Magazine@whatahowler.bsky.social · 3w ago

✍️ Why the Scenes in Toronto Remind Us that MLS is More than Star Names and Winning Runs www.whatahowler.com/why-the-scen...

✍️ Three Key Storylines to Watch this Weekend in MLS www.whatahowler.com/three-key-st...

Three Key Storylines to Watch this Weekend in MLS - Howler Magazine

After a lengthy international break, despite some intermittent MLS action, the league returns in full for the home stretch this weekend. With fewer than 10 matchdays remaining in the regular season, p...

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You can't help but feel the tide is turning regarding the relationship between the USMNT and Canada. Jesse Marsch's press conference antics and a tumultuous political environment may be fueling it. I wrote about the new 'rivalry' ⤵️

Howler Magazine@whatahowler.bsky.social · 3w ago

✍️ Bitter Jesse Marsch, Thumping Tackles, and the Changing USMNT-Canada Relationship www.whatahowler.com/bitter-jesse...

A group of teenagers is taking this international break for the #USMNT by storm, and it has opened the nation's eyes to a new future. ✍️ Why This Wave of Burgeoning USMNT Starlets Feels Different www.whatahowler.com/why-this-wav...

Why This Wave of Burgeoning USMNT Starlets Feels Different - Howler Magazine

American soccer fans know the tale that’s as old as time. A teenager shows something special, the hype machine kicks in after social media clips go viral, and somebody calls him generational before he...

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✍️ LAFC Were Right to Part Ways With Marc Dos Santos — What Comes Next? www.whatahowler.com/lafc-were-ri...

LAFC Were Right to Part Ways With Marc Dos Santos — What Comes Next? - Howler Magazine

When LAFC named Marc Dos Santos head coach this winter, the reaction was lukewarm at best. On Sunday night, the club fired him, the first time in their short history that it has made a coaching change...

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Some quick thoughts on what was momentous friendly for the USMNT ⤵️

Howler Magazine@whatahowler.bsky.social · last mo.

The #USMNT beat Peru in a friendly Saturday afternoon, but it felt like the dawn of a new era for the national team. Our thoughts from a momentous affair in Orlando ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/usmnt-dispat...

Mauricio Pochettino has named an intriguing and downright refreshing USMNT September/October squad. I singled out four players worth keeping an eye in the friendlies ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/four-players...

The era of cash transfers in MLS is upon us, and the last few weeks have totally reshaped how we will come to view the league and transfer windows going forward. My latest for Howler on a brave new world in MLS ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/mls-cash-tra...

After Inter Miami hired another Messi-connected, inexperienced head coach this week, it's fair to wonder if the club will ever achieve their dream of being one of the world's biggest while a single star pulls the strings. My latest for @whatahowler ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/can-inter-mi...

The proposed change to MLS playoff format has come under a ton of scrutiny in the last 24 hours. It has some fair advantages, but the biggest disadvantage of all is the complexity & unfamiliarity it will lay at the door of new/casual fans. My thoughts ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/can-mls-affo...

Nashville SC are quietly on track for a historic season in MLS, and their statement win over Inter Miami on Saturday is proof that even the biggest hurdles are no big thing... #EveryoneN My thoughts on their rise to the summit ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/nashville-sc...

I have been ranting & raving about the many things up in the air as the future of MLS is set for major changes in the coming years. A piece on the league's quiet slip back into 'retirement league' waters and how new roster rules will impact that here ⤵️ www.whatahowler.com/has-mls-quie...

Some thoughts about the future of Leagues Cup as MLS changes rapidly in the next few years from @abooker17.bsky.social at Howler www.whatahowler.com/does-leagues...

It was one of those weeks for MLS — farcical investigations over outdated rules, star players leaving midseason. A week to remind us all why the coming changes are desperately needed. I wrote about that week for Howler ⤵️ ✍️ Full article: www.whatahowler.com/a-week-in-ml...

Here @abooker17.bsky.social gets to the nub of it www.whatahowler.com/chicago-fire...

I wrote about the “support your local” debate raging in the United States during this World Cup ⤵️

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This is so good from @abooker17.bsky.social www.whatahowler.com/how-new-fans...

Austin hiring Jim Curtin could prove to be a sliding doors moment for a club looking to build sustained success in MLS. I wrote about why the hire is a major coup and potentially the perfect fit for the club long-term #AustinFC ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/jim-curtin-a...

Jim Curtin: Austin's coaching coup and a manager worth backing

Austin FC have endured a miserable 2026. Currently sitting 14th in the Western Conference, they recently fired sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and head coach Nico Estévez following a dismal 3-5-7 st...

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MLS fans the world over have seen the banner that read “F*ck off LAFC” at a Swiss football match over the weekend. I wrote about how the MLS club is at the heart of a battle for Switzerland’s most decorated football club ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/f-ck-off-laf...

"F*ck Off LAFC": How the MLS club sparked a battle for Swiss football's most storied club

When Grasshopper Club Zürich hosted FC Luzern at the Letzigrund stadium on Saturday, the ultras who typically drive the atmosphere were conspicuously absent from their seats. In their place hung two b...

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I will be covering the #USMNT World Cup journey this summer. Around every U.S. match, I will be publishing... 🔮 Predicted XI ⚽️ Match analysis on the whistle 🧠 Three things learned from match ➕ Plenty more Join me for the summer by subscribing ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io

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Dusted off the ol’ In Transition newsletter write about how the future of MLS is so intrinsically linked to the upcoming World Cup in North America. Free for all to read ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/how-mls-is-b...

How MLS is betting on the 2026 World Cup to transform American soccer forever

32 years ago, the United States hosted a World Cup. At the time, soccer was a sport for kids and immigrants, a game played in the suburbs on Saturday mornings but rarely discussed at the bar. Then the...

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It's been a while since I've posted on In Transition, but I'm back to argue another point that might not go down well in American soccer circles. ✍️ Why Inter Miami's ambition to be an American super-club is good for MLS in-transition.ghost.io/why-inter-mi...

Why Inter Miami's ambition to be an American super-club is good for MLS

Inter Miami's aggressive pursuit of 'super-club' status is undoubtedly driving significant growth for Major League Soccer, but not without generating friction and valid concerns about competitive bala...

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Myself and @abooker17.bsky.social hosted our first ever live podcast! It was a very rewarding and fun experience. #RCTID A huge thanks to all the Timber Review Patreon subscribers who made it out last night!

The USMNT looked far more functional in Saturday's draw with Ecuador, & Pochettino's principles seem to be at the core of the uptick in performance. I wrote about those principles & how the U.S. is finally beginning to implement them on the pitch ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io/usmnt-beginn...

USMNT beginning to find their identity under Pochettino after promising Ecuador draw

For the first time in a long while, there’s a real sense of growth surrounding the United States men’s national team. Thursday night’s 1–1 draw with Ecuador wasn’t a perfect performance, but it was th...

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U.S. Soccer fans — join me on my newsletter In Transition for weekly feature articles on the national team, MLS, and more! Every week I pick a hot topic from this side of the Atlantic to discuss #USMNT #MLS Both free and paid content for you to enjoy ⤵️ in-transition.ghost.io

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Covering the ever-changing landscape of the world's game in the Americas.

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