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How MLS teams are fighting back against set piece inflation

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How MLS teams are fighting back against set piece inflation

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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

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February 24, 2026

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

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

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February 22, 2026

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

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

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USL League One 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 17 clubs

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USL League One 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 17 clubs

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USL Championship 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 25 clubs

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March 2, 2026

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

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

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February 23, 2026

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

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

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February 21, 2026

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Projecting the USMNT's roster ahead of Pochettino's extra "four World Cup games"

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February 3, 2026

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10 USMNT predictions for 2026: Pochettino’s future, a phenom’s debut & more

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January 6, 2026

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

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December 16, 2025

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Ten Windows, No. 3: So that’s why the USMNT hired Mauricio Pochettino, huh?

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November 19, 2025

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USL League One 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 17 clubs

USL Championship 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 25 clubs

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How MLS teams are fighting back against set piece inflation

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USL League One 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 17 clubs

USL Championship 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 25 clubs

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

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

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Projecting the USMNT's roster ahead of Pochettino's extra "four World Cup games"

10 USMNT predictions for 2026: Pochettino’s future, a phenom’s debut & more

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

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