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In MLS, an unbalanced schedule means your team’s fate might already be decided

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In MLS, an unbalanced schedule means your team’s fate might already be decided

, and Andrew Clausen

February 24, 2026

Sources: Sacramento Republic hires Tim Holt as new president, general manager

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USL

Sources: Sacramento Republic hires Tim Holt as new president, general manager

, and Joseph Lowery

February 23, 2026

How MLS teams are fighting back against set piece inflation

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How MLS teams are fighting back against set piece inflation

Plus, a rising Red Bull star, a domestic No. 10, and a wizard.

, and Ben Wright

February 25, 2026

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MLS Winners and Losers: Inter Miami lay an egg, Michael Bradley’s youth movement & more

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

February 22, 2026

MLS Winners and Losers: Inter Miami lay an egg, Michael Bradley’s youth movement & more

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Sources: USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta shuts down two weeks before new season

, and John Morrissey

February 21, 2026

Sources: USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta shuts down two weeks before new season

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2026 MLS predictions: Awards, full standings, MLS Cup & more

, and Joseph Lowery , and Ben Wright , and Andrew Clausen , and Brian McKay , and Matthew Doyle

February 19, 2026

2026 MLS predictions: Awards, full standings, MLS Cup & more

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MLS 2026 Season Previews

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Atlanta United 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Austin FC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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MLS 2026 Season Previews, MLS

Charlotte FC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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MLS 2026 Season Previews, MLS

Chicago Fire 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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MLS 2026 Season Previews, MLS

FC Cincinnati 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Colorado Rapids 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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MLS 2026 Season Previews, MLS

Columbus Crew 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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DC United 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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FC Dallas 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Houston Dynamo 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Sporting Kansas City 2026 MLS season preview

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Sporting Kansas City 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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LAFC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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LA Galaxy 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Inter Miami 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Minnesota United 2026 MLS season preview

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Minnesota United 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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CF Montreal 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Nashville SC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

New England Revolution 2026 MLS season preview

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New England Revolution 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

New York City FC 2026 MLS season preview

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New York City FC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

New York Red Bulls 2026 MLS season preview

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New York Red Bulls 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Orlando City 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Philadelphia Union 2026 MLS season preview

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Philadelphia Union 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Portland Timbers 2026 MLS season preview

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Portland Timbers 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Real Salt Lake 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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San Diego FC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

San Jose Earthquakes 2026 MLS season preview

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San Jose Earthquakes 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Seattle Sounders 2026 MLS season preview

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Seattle Sounders 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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St. Louis City 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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Toronto FC 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps 2026 MLS season preview

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Vancouver Whitecaps 2026 MLS season preview

, and Joseph Lowery

February 16, 2026

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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

MLS’s Designated Player rule is broken. Here’s why, and how to fix it

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MLS’s Designated Player rule is broken. Here’s why, and how to fix it

, and Brian McKay

January 12, 2026

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The biggest win of Pochettino’s tenure? The USMNT has depth now

, and Jerry Hinnen

December 16, 2025