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February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A screenshot from the Red Bulls editing process
Preview time: @mattbarger.bsky.social talks about the dribbly bois in Portland, @beninquiring.bsky.social is a Bradley believer, and @philwest.bsky.social speaks the gospel according to Moose
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2026 MLS Previews: Portland, NYRB, Dallas — American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and today we hit Michael Bradley’s new look Red Bulls, the Timbers, and FC Dallas. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our ...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Preview time: @mattbarger.bsky.social talks about the dribbly bois in Portland, @beninquiring.bsky.social is a Bradley believer, and @philwest.bsky.social speaks the gospel according to Moose
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More previews: @beninquiring.bsky.social tells us about the Pids, @trevorwojcik.bsky.social makes us nostalgic for the radio alarm clock in San Jose, and @harrisoncrow.bsky.social says it might be interesting in Sandy this year
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2026 MLS Previews: Colorado, San Jose, Real Salt Lake — American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and today we hit the Rapids, the Quakes, and RSL. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our Patreon . For $5 a month you ca...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
More previews: @beninquiring.bsky.social tells us about the Pids, @trevorwojcik.bsky.social makes us nostalgic for the radio alarm clock in San Jose, and @harrisoncrow.bsky.social says it might be interesting in Sandy this year
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Doyle has arguably been as influential as any media person on any continent as getting soccer analytics into the mainstream discourse about teams.
Go support.
Go support.
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
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I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Doyle has arguably been as influential as any media person on any continent as getting soccer analytics into the mainstream discourse about teams.
Go support.
Go support.
MLS Previews day 3: @harrisoncrow.bsky.social talks about Corey Wray's fighting STL, @kierdoyle.bsky.social tries to convince you the Revs will be fun, and @philwest.bsky.social talks about Christopher Nolan's the Odyssey but Hector goes back to Greece
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2026 MLS Previews: St. Louis City FC, New England Revolution, Houston Dynamo — American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and today we hit STLCITYFC, the Revs, and the Houston Dynamo. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our Patreon. For $5 a month ...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
MLS Previews day 3: @harrisoncrow.bsky.social talks about Corey Wray's fighting STL, @kierdoyle.bsky.social tries to convince you the Revs will be fun, and @philwest.bsky.social talks about Christopher Nolan's the Odyssey but Hector goes back to Greece
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Preview time: @nrgilman.bsky.social talked an SKC with no players, @kierdoyle.bsky.social complained about Toronto, and @justinegan.theoutfield.nyc sang the praises of tactical chameleon Justin Haak
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2026 MLS Previews: Sporting Kansas City, LA Galaxy, Toronto FC — American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and today we hit SKC, the Galaxy, and my beloved Toronto FC. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you can head to our Patreon. For $5 a month y...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Preview time: @nrgilman.bsky.social talked an SKC with no players, @kierdoyle.bsky.social complained about Toronto, and @justinegan.theoutfield.nyc sang the praises of tactical chameleon Justin Haak
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A brief preview interregnum: we talked to the guys over @futi.live about what they’re building and some of the cool models they’ve got going on over there
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Check Out futi — American Soccer Analysis
Hey folks, our long time friends Mike Imburgio and John Muller are putting out an app. Kieran, Ben, and Harrison spoke to them on the pod here [link] if you want to hear some more of the why, and some...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A brief preview interregnum: we talked to the guys over @futi.live about what they’re building and some of the cool models they’ve got going on over there
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We only provide the best and most accurate stats.
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
We only provide the best and most accurate stats.
Our 2026 MLS previews are here and they start at the bottom: @mattbarger.bsky.social tells us about DCU trying to be the Union, and @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc argues regression for Atlanta and the expansion of a Cheese empire in Montreal
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2026 MLS Previews: DC United, Atlanta United, CF Montreal — American Soccer Analysis
Our 2026 MLS Season Previews have started and the beginning can be found below, beginning with DC United, Atlanta United, and CF Montreal. If you want to support this coverage of the league, you ca...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Our 2026 MLS previews are here and they start at the bottom: @mattbarger.bsky.social tells us about DCU trying to be the Union, and @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc argues regression for Atlanta and the expansion of a Cheese empire in Montreal
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/...
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/...
A lot of the ASA-erati attended the @americansoccerinsights.com summit at Rice University last week, and people wanted to talk about their experience.
So we convened the ASA roundtable for highlights.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/7/asa-roundtable-american-soccer-insights-summit
So we convened the ASA roundtable for highlights.
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ASA Roundtable: American Soccer Insights Summit — American Soccer Analysis
At the end of January, many members of our ASA Community headed down to Rice University in Houston to talk a whole lot of soccer analytics. ASA Slack was buzzing around so much we figured we’d convene...
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February 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
A lot of the ASA-erati attended the @americansoccerinsights.com summit at Rice University last week, and people wanted to talk about their experience.
So we convened the ASA roundtable for highlights.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/7/asa-roundtable-american-soccer-insights-summit
So we convened the ASA roundtable for highlights.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/2/7/asa-roundtable-american-soccer-insights-summit
We talked about this on the pod we recorded (coming out Tuesday) it is very very cool.
Is your club patient or direct in the buildup? How hard do they counterpress after losing the ball? Do they like chaos or control?
Meet futi's new advanced stats on tactical tendencies and team styles, which let you explore the many ways to play football.
Meet futi's new advanced stats on tactical tendencies and team styles, which let you explore the many ways to play football.
How many ways are there to play football?
Introducing team tendencies and team styles
futiapp.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We talked about this on the pod we recorded (coming out Tuesday) it is very very cool.
Just recorded a pod with the guys over @futi.live and boy are we excited.
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Just recorded a pod with the guys over @futi.live and boy are we excited.
Pod drop: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
We talked to @armankafai.bsky.social about the ASI Summit and some of the top tier research going on there. Then we got weird on MLS roster rules.
Available wherever you get pods.
We talked to @armankafai.bsky.social about the ASI Summit and some of the top tier research going on there. Then we got weird on MLS roster rules.
Available wherever you get pods.
ASA Show - Arman Kafai Recaps ASI Conference and MLS Roster Shenanigans
Podcast Episode · American Soccer Analysis · 02/04/2026 · 1h 17m
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February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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We talked to @armankafai.bsky.social about the ASI Summit and some of the top tier research going on there. Then we got weird on MLS roster rules.
Available wherever you get pods.
We talked to @armankafai.bsky.social about the ASI Summit and some of the top tier research going on there. Then we got weird on MLS roster rules.
Available wherever you get pods.
The highest MLS game xG we've got is Vancouver 5.65 xG in a 7-0 win v Philadelphia.
NWSL: San Diego 4.96 in a 4-0 win v Gotham
USLS: Carolina 4.02 in a 4-0 win v Lexington
USLC: Hartford 6.59 in a 3-0 win v Loudoun
USL1: Chattanooga 5.49 3-2 win v NC
MLSNP: Revs 2 4.83 5-1 win v Atlanta
NWSL: San Diego 4.96 in a 4-0 win v Gotham
USLS: Carolina 4.02 in a 4-0 win v Lexington
USLC: Hartford 6.59 in a 3-0 win v Loudoun
USL1: Chattanooga 5.49 3-2 win v NC
MLSNP: Revs 2 4.83 5-1 win v Atlanta
What's the highest single-game xG you've seen, nerds. @americansocceranalysis.com @johnspacemuller.com @rwohan.bsky.social @harrisoncrow.bsky.social @drewolsen.fun
Barcelona put up 6.24 - 6.52 today against Elche. Bonkers game, they really struggled to score.
Barcelona put up 6.24 - 6.52 today against Elche. Bonkers game, they really struggled to score.
February 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The highest MLS game xG we've got is Vancouver 5.65 xG in a 7-0 win v Philadelphia.
NWSL: San Diego 4.96 in a 4-0 win v Gotham
USLS: Carolina 4.02 in a 4-0 win v Lexington
USLC: Hartford 6.59 in a 3-0 win v Loudoun
USL1: Chattanooga 5.49 3-2 win v NC
MLSNP: Revs 2 4.83 5-1 win v Atlanta
NWSL: San Diego 4.96 in a 4-0 win v Gotham
USLS: Carolina 4.02 in a 4-0 win v Lexington
USLC: Hartford 6.59 in a 3-0 win v Loudoun
USL1: Chattanooga 5.49 3-2 win v NC
MLSNP: Revs 2 4.83 5-1 win v Atlanta
New addition to the Nerd Boss tier.
🔴 Sources: Sam Goldberg to be named the New York Red Bulls's new director of soccer.
The 28-year-old will be responsible for transfer strategy, salary cap, scouting and data teams.
He joined RBNY in 2021. Was previously head of player personnel.
The 28-year-old will be responsible for transfer strategy, salary cap, scouting and data teams.
He joined RBNY in 2021. Was previously head of player personnel.
January 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM
New addition to the Nerd Boss tier.
In case you missed it
There's a new tool from @ussoccer.com and @akeaswaran.me is here to tell you about it. Introducing Glass Onion, an Identifier Synchronization Tool
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Introducing Glass Onion by US Soccer, An Identifier Synchronization Tool — American Soccer Analysis
By Akshay Easwaran Every soccer data analysis group has had the same jump-scare: they sign data provider contract #2, and suddenly, they need a solution to link teams, matches, and players across th...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:07 PM
In case you missed it
There's a new tool from @ussoccer.com and @akeaswaran.me is here to tell you about it. Introducing Glass Onion, an Identifier Synchronization Tool
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
Introducing Glass Onion by US Soccer, An Identifier Synchronization Tool — American Soccer Analysis
By Akshay Easwaran Every soccer data analysis group has had the same jump-scare: they sign data provider contract #2, and suddenly, they need a solution to link teams, matches, and players across th...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:08 PM
There's a new tool from @ussoccer.com and @akeaswaran.me is here to tell you about it. Introducing Glass Onion, an Identifier Synchronization Tool
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
NWSL AND the glory and grace of the USL Gainbridge Super League
If you just need NWSL data, there’s @americansocceranalysis.com
In the wake of FBref's defacto death, I saw a lot of posts suggesting alternate data sources. Unfortunately, many of them focus exclusively on men's soccer. To measure what options remain for woso, I conducted a survey of the most popular FBref alternatives. What I found is disappointing:
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January 24, 2026 at 4:55 AM
NWSL AND the glory and grace of the USL Gainbridge Super League
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This dashboard is kept up to date with NWSL signings, which are happening at a rapid pace these days
There’s no draft in NWSL but teams sure are signing players out of college.
So @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc made the NWSL college prospect dashboard.
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So @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc made the NWSL college prospect dashboard.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
The 2026 NWSL College Prospect Dashboard — American Soccer Analysis
It’s that time of year, where the world’s best women’s soccer academy system drops 100+ prospects onto the world’s clubs. Fortunately, there is no longer a draft in NWSL forcing the best players to p...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This dashboard is kept up to date with NWSL signings, which are happening at a rapid pace these days
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Sources: USL League One star forward Ropapa Mensah has signed with Chattanooga Red Wolves 🖊️
Mensah led League One in @americansocceranalysis.com's G+ metric in 2025 while playing for Greenville Triumph.
Now he's back with a Red Wolves team that finished fifth in L1 in xGD last year.
Mensah led League One in @americansocceranalysis.com's G+ metric in 2025 while playing for Greenville Triumph.
Now he's back with a Red Wolves team that finished fifth in L1 in xGD last year.
January 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sources: USL League One star forward Ropapa Mensah has signed with Chattanooga Red Wolves 🖊️
Mensah led League One in @americansocceranalysis.com's G+ metric in 2025 while playing for Greenville Triumph.
Now he's back with a Red Wolves team that finished fifth in L1 in xGD last year.
Mensah led League One in @americansocceranalysis.com's G+ metric in 2025 while playing for Greenville Triumph.
Now he's back with a Red Wolves team that finished fifth in L1 in xGD last year.
In case you missed it: DSC Good and Good players make you money
Dayne St. Clair joined Inter Miami as maybe THE marquee free agent in the market. @morefie.bsky.social looked at the volatility of GK metrics and how important the starting goalkeeper salary slot really might be.
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Measuring Goalkeeper Impact in MLS: A Data-Driven Look at Value, Volatility, and Efficiency — American Soccer Analysis
By Lucas Morefield Goalkeeper evaluation has always been one of the thorniest challenges in soccer analytics. The position is defined by small sample sizes, high variance, and context-driven outcomes...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In case you missed it: DSC Good and Good players make you money
Dayne St. Clair joined Inter Miami as maybe THE marquee free agent in the market. @morefie.bsky.social looked at the volatility of GK metrics and how important the starting goalkeeper salary slot really might be.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
Measuring Goalkeeper Impact in MLS: A Data-Driven Look at Value, Volatility, and Efficiency — American Soccer Analysis
By Lucas Morefield Goalkeeper evaluation has always been one of the thorniest challenges in soccer analytics. The position is defined by small sample sizes, high variance, and context-driven outcomes...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Dayne St. Clair joined Inter Miami as maybe THE marquee free agent in the market. @morefie.bsky.social looked at the volatility of GK metrics and how important the starting goalkeeper salary slot really might be.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
In case you missed it, you can scope out your teams college signings here #NWSL
There’s no draft in NWSL but teams sure are signing players out of college.
So @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc made the NWSL college prospect dashboard.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
So @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc made the NWSL college prospect dashboard.
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/1/...
The 2026 NWSL College Prospect Dashboard — American Soccer Analysis
It’s that time of year, where the world’s best women’s soccer academy system drops 100+ prospects onto the world’s clubs. Fortunately, there is no longer a draft in NWSL forcing the best players to p...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In case you missed it, you can scope out your teams college signings here #NWSL