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USL Championship Power Rankings: Tampa Bay Rowdies on top, LouCity lose & everything else

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USL Championship Power Rankings: Tampa Bay Rowdies on top, LouCity lose & everything else

, and John Morrissey

April 5, 2026

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USMNT

Ten Windows, No. 2: Let’s look on the USMNT’s bright side – or try to

, and Jerry Hinnen

April 1, 2026

MLS Winners and Losers: LAFC’s Son shines, Julian Hall has the goods & more

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MLS Winners and Losers: LAFC’s Son shines, Julian Hall has the goods & more

This week, we’re praising dynamic duos and assessing rising stars. Hop in.

, and Joseph Lowery , and Ben Wright , and Andrew Clausen

April 5, 2026

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U.S. Open Cup

U.S. Open Cup superlatives: A former top USMNT prospect delivers & the Carolina Reaper

, and John Morrissey

April 2, 2026

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Seven takeaways from the USMNT's loss to Portugal: Poch's failed tactical tweak, Pulisic frustrated

, and Sanjay Sujanthakumar

March 31, 2026

Seven takeaways from the USMNT's loss to Portugal: Poch's failed tactical tweak, Pulisic frustrated

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USL League One: Charlotte Independence emerge as a surprise contender & everything else

, and John Morrissey

March 31, 2026

USL League One: Charlotte Independence emerge as a surprise contender & everything else

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MLS’s prized parity is fading – and that might be a good thing

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MLS’s prized parity is fading – and that might be a good thing

, and Tutul Rahman

March 12, 2026

Why the USL’s expansion-first business model is breeding instability in American soccer

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Why the USL’s expansion-first business model is breeding instability in American soccer

, and John Morrissey

February 26, 2026

How USL clubs scout players: Agents, hours of film & more

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How USL clubs scout players: Agents, hours of film & more

, and John Morrissey

February 2, 2026

Featured

USL Championship Power Rankings: Tampa Bay Rowdies on top, LouCity lose & everything else

Ten Windows, No. 2: Let’s look on the USMNT’s bright side – or try to

MLS Winners and Losers: LAFC’s Son shines, Julian Hall has the goods & more

Latest

U.S. Open Cup superlatives: A former top USMNT prospect delivers & the Carolina Reaper

Seven takeaways from the USMNT's loss to Portugal: Poch's failed tactical tweak, Pulisic frustrated

USL League One: Charlotte Independence emerge as a surprise contender & everything else

MLS

USL

USMNT

Editors' Picks

MLS’s prized parity is fading – and that might be a good thing

Why the USL’s expansion-first business model is breeding instability in American soccer

How USL clubs scout players: Agents, hours of film & more

MLS

Ranking every MLS team’s 2026 winter transfer window from worst to first after deadline day

10 USL coaches MLS teams should have on their radar

Charlotte FC’s goal: Try to become the Seattle Sounders of MLS's Eastern Conference

MLS Winners and Losers: Nashville SC’s tactics dazzle, Inter Miami's drama & more

USL

USL League One: Charlotte Independence emerge as a surprise contender & everything else

USL Championship Power Rankings: Perfect teams remain, protests continue

10 USL coaches MLS teams should have on their radar

USL League One: FC Naples show off impressive growth & everything else

USMNT

Seven takeaways from the USMNT's loss to Portugal: Poch's failed tactical tweak, Pulisic frustrated

Seven takeaways from the USMNT's loss to Belgium: Surprise starter, tactical flaws & more

Why Folarin Balogun is the clear starter for Pochettino’s USMNT ahead of the World Cup

As the World Cup nears, chemistry is a need for Pochettino’s USMNT