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Adam Belz
The USMNT’s to-do list before the World Cup
Adam Snavely
Steffen vs. Turner: The USMNT goalkeeper debate takes another turn
What is your ideal USMNT World Cup roster?
Alexander Calabrese
Nashville SC’s MVP candidate Hany Mukhtar is a star tailor-made for MLS
Breaking down Djordje Mihailovic’s reported move to Europe
Arianna Cascone
Here’s why everyone is so excited about young USWNT, Angel City star Alyssa Thompson
NWSL early season takeaways: Portland Thorns’ historic attack, Mallory Swanson’s absence & more
Backheeled Staff
What Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami will mean for MLS, soccer in the U.S.
Is Steve Cherundolo right to complain about MLS rules after LAFC's CCL defeat?
Bobby Warshaw
Introducing “Insights”, your new home for premium MLS content
Cameron Meyer
USMNT stock up, stock down after World Cup exit: Future is bright, defending dipped
USMNT stock up, stock down: Sergino Dest shines, second half struggle, and more
Eric Betts
You’ve been CONCACAFed: It’s imperfect, but it’s ours
A new season reminds us of the weird, magical world of MLS expansion
Graham Ruthven
Dividing every new MLS kit into tiers ahead of the 2023 season
Harrison Hamm
How Brian Gutierrez is keeping Shaqiri on the bench, proving his value with the Chicago Fire
MLS analysis: NYCFC’s puzzle, St. Louis City’s press, Almada’s wonder-goals, and more
J. Sam Jones
It’s bingo time! I made an MLS bingo card for 2022
Why your favorite team won’t win MLS Cup
Jamon Moore
John Morrissey
USL Power Rankings: A big coaching change, roster moves, and more from Week 13
USL Power Rankings: Phoenix Rising lose on Dollar Beer Night, a blockbuster trade, and more from Week 12
Jon Arnold
State of Concacaf: Taking North American soccer’s temperature ahead of the World Cup
Joseph Lowery
Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: Ranking the players Messi will most, least like playing with in MLS
Poor season for Pulisic, McKennie, and others reminds us of the USMNT’s room to grow
Justin Egan
The State of MLS: Most improved team, biggest impact transfer, best player & more
Worst pass in MLS history? Diving into film and data after Kipp Keller’s viral backpass
Kevin Nelson
Sophomore risers! The 5 most improved players in MLS from year one to year two
More than just stars: Analyzing what makes LAFC trophy favorites
Kevin Nguyen
A cinderella run? Inside Sacramento Republic’s difficult road to the U.S. Open Cup Final
Kieran Doyle-Davis
How to win the World Cup, by the numbers
MLS transfers: The smartest summer deals from across the league
Marcus Chairez
Road to 2026: One U.S. youth prospect you should be watching at every position
Nathaniel Gilman
From Spoons to stability: How FC Cincinnati turned things around
Will they or won’t they? Analyzing the top contenders in the MLS Golden Boot race
Paul Harvey
We’ve got next: 10 rising talents from MLS Next Pro
Paxten Aaronson: Philly’s special young attacker who is different than his brother
Sanjay Sujanthakumar
Whose stock is up, what comes next for the U.S. after the U-20 World Cup
Meet the Sullivans, America’s next big soccer family
Tom Bogert
Changing the landscape: Key themes from a crazy MLS summer transfer window
Spending big, domestic cores, and development: How MLS teams build their rosters
Yash Thakur
On the rise: Five breakout NWSL stars you should be watching