It’s in the title, folks. Every week during the MLS season, Backheeled will dive into the biggest Winners and Losers from around the league. This week, Brad Stuver caught a mouse, Jesper Sorensen furthered his Coach of the Year case, a couple of stars returned, and more.
Winner: Brad Stuver, Mouse Catcher
Behold, a goalkeeper who can stop more than just shots on target:
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver just CAUGHT A MOUSE ON THE FIELD in Vancouver
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) April 12, 2025
I love this league. pic.twitter.com/oh85oVvvmq
Did Brad Stuver’s mouse hunt, aided by the eagle-eyed and quick-pointing Brendan Hines-Ike, have the dramatic flair of the Philadelphia Union staffers banding together to catch Racquinho the raccoon last season? No. But is there something to be said for the efficiency of Stuver’s operation here? You bet.