Jake Landau
@landaujake.bsky.social
An optimistic soccer nerd. UEFA licensed coach. I talk about US Soccer on YouTube & Substack. USMNT / RBNY / ARSENAL
2025 Club World Cup will help, and 2026 World Cup could capture lightning in a bottle. The average MLS attendance in 2024 is good for 9th in the world and the total attendance was only behind the Premier League.
December 5, 2024 at 7:52 PM
2025 Club World Cup will help, and 2026 World Cup could capture lightning in a bottle. The average MLS attendance in 2024 is good for 9th in the world and the total attendance was only behind the Premier League.
The Premier League proudly dons rainbow armbands, but when faced with difficult questions their moral posturing crumbles under pressure from Marc Guehi, Sam Morsy, and Noussair Mazraoui.
Read now👇
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Inclusion Only When It’s Convenient
Why the Premier League’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Is Just Empty PR
ontheballsoccer.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:16 AM
The Premier League proudly dons rainbow armbands, but when faced with difficult questions their moral posturing crumbles under pressure from Marc Guehi, Sam Morsy, and Noussair Mazraoui.
Read now👇
ontheballsoccer.substack.com/p/inclusion-...
Read now👇
ontheballsoccer.substack.com/p/inclusion-...
Alyssa Naeher ends her legendary USWNT career with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands, capping 115 caps, 69 shutouts, and a legacy of brilliance.
Alyssa Naeher’s Farewell: U.S. Defeats Netherlands 2-1 in a Night of Transition
Tuesday night in The Hague wasn’t just another game for the United States women’s national team.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Alyssa Naeher ends her legendary USWNT career with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands, capping 115 caps, 69 shutouts, and a legacy of brilliance.
Netherlands running circles around our 6 midfielders…
December 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Netherlands running circles around our 6 midfielders…
Read my MLS Cup preview out now:
Puig's absence looms large, and NY's playoff magic says never count them out. Can the Galaxy's attack break through Red Bulls' fortress? The ultimate clash of styles awaits. #MLSCup #NYRB #LAGalaxy
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Puig's absence looms large, and NY's playoff magic says never count them out. Can the Galaxy's attack break through Red Bulls' fortress? The ultimate clash of styles awaits. #MLSCup #NYRB #LAGalaxy
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MLS Cup is Between Two Diametrically Opposed Philosophies
Let this serve as a tactical preview of the MLS Cup between two MLS originals, but I have to begin by stating my biases: I am a lifelong New York Red Bulls fan, I’ve ridden every peak and valley this ...
ontheballsoccer.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Read my MLS Cup preview out now:
Puig's absence looms large, and NY's playoff magic says never count them out. Can the Galaxy's attack break through Red Bulls' fortress? The ultimate clash of styles awaits. #MLSCup #NYRB #LAGalaxy
ontheballsoccer.substack.com/p/mls-cup-is...
Puig's absence looms large, and NY's playoff magic says never count them out. Can the Galaxy's attack break through Red Bulls' fortress? The ultimate clash of styles awaits. #MLSCup #NYRB #LAGalaxy
ontheballsoccer.substack.com/p/mls-cup-is...
Would I have killed for Pep to be manager of USMNT? Yes.
Do I get an unreasonable amount of joy from watching the fall of Man City? Also yes.
Do I get an unreasonable amount of joy from watching the fall of Man City? Also yes.
December 1, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Would I have killed for Pep to be manager of USMNT? Yes.
Do I get an unreasonable amount of joy from watching the fall of Man City? Also yes.
Do I get an unreasonable amount of joy from watching the fall of Man City? Also yes.
Riqui Puig the type of guy that brings a briefcase to the pre-game locker room filled with blank paper.
December 1, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Riqui Puig the type of guy that brings a briefcase to the pre-game locker room filled with blank paper.
This was absolutely NOT the year I expected Metro to win MLS Cup. After that second half of the season… honestly that would be so metro.
December 1, 2024 at 2:41 AM
This was absolutely NOT the year I expected Metro to win MLS Cup. After that second half of the season… honestly that would be so metro.
WHAT A BALL FROM THAT BEAUTIFUL FLAT EARTHER!!!
December 1, 2024 at 1:46 AM
WHAT A BALL FROM THAT BEAUTIFUL FLAT EARTHER!!!
Days like this are only 2nd to Group stage of World Cup/Euro. Tyler Adams at 10am, Arsenal and USWNT at noon, and now get to watch RBNY hopefully make MLS Cup 🤞
November 30, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Days like this are only 2nd to Group stage of World Cup/Euro. Tyler Adams at 10am, Arsenal and USWNT at noon, and now get to watch RBNY hopefully make MLS Cup 🤞
It feels absolutely wild that 24 y/o right back Richie Ledezma has made 12 appearances for PSV this season (league/UCL/cups) and I don’t think people even know he exists anymore.
November 28, 2024 at 2:48 AM
It feels absolutely wild that 24 y/o right back Richie Ledezma has made 12 appearances for PSV this season (league/UCL/cups) and I don’t think people even know he exists anymore.
Malik Tillman is the first American to score a brace in the Champions League. And they were bangers.
November 27, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Malik Tillman is the first American to score a brace in the Champions League. And they were bangers.
Man City 3-3 Feyenoord…
Shcary, crazy, shpooky, hilarious
Shcary, crazy, shpooky, hilarious
November 26, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Man City 3-3 Feyenoord…
Shcary, crazy, shpooky, hilarious
Shcary, crazy, shpooky, hilarious
The version of Pulisic while falling down and shooting is actually the greatest player to ever live
November 26, 2024 at 6:41 PM
The version of Pulisic while falling down and shooting is actually the greatest player to ever live
Inter Miami really said, ‘Coaching experience? Nah, just text Messi and see if he likes you.’
Inter Miami officially name Javier Mascherano as their new head coach.
Mascherno takes over for the departed Tata Martino. Inherits a squad with Lionel Messi and a ton of expectation for 2025.
Mascherno takes over for the departed Tata Martino. Inherits a squad with Lionel Messi and a ton of expectation for 2025.
November 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Inter Miami really said, ‘Coaching experience? Nah, just text Messi and see if he likes you.’
No hyperbole - on pure coaching talent I think Sartini is second only to Nancy in MLS. Whitecaps are making potentially one of the worst mistakes in league history.
BREAKING: The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with head coach Vanni Sartini, sources say.
Sartini led the club to three straight Canadian Championships.
The Whitecaps have begun their search for a new head coach.
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Sartini led the club to three straight Canadian Championships.
The Whitecaps have begun their search for a new head coach.
www.givemesport.com/vancouver-wh...
Vancouver Whitecaps part ways Vanni Sartini: Sources
The Vancouver Whitecaps hav parted ways with head coach Vanni Sartini, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
www.givemesport.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:40 PM
No hyperbole - on pure coaching talent I think Sartini is second only to Nancy in MLS. Whitecaps are making potentially one of the worst mistakes in league history.
Three years ago I did a scouting report on a then 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi at FC Dallas. Fast forward to this past weekend... a hat-trick hero at PSV and I think he deserves another breakdown.
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We need to talk about RICARDO PEPI...
YouTube video by Jake Landau
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November 25, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Three years ago I did a scouting report on a then 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi at FC Dallas. Fast forward to this past weekend... a hat-trick hero at PSV and I think he deserves another breakdown.
youtu.be/tYa3ghSm1wk?...
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Best part of being a soccer fan in America, you still get Champions League during Thanksgiving week.
November 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Best part of being a soccer fan in America, you still get Champions League during Thanksgiving week.
Reposted by Jake Landau
𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞𝐝
✨ LA Galaxy's dominant attack
🪄 Atlanta United's Cinderella story ends
🧤 Heroic goalkeeping in Seattle, New York
...and everything else from the Conference Semifinals, from @benwright.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-playoffs...
✨ LA Galaxy's dominant attack
🪄 Atlanta United's Cinderella story ends
🧤 Heroic goalkeeping in Seattle, New York
...and everything else from the Conference Semifinals, from @benwright.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-playoffs...
MLS playoffs, analyzed: LA Galaxy’s touchdown, no more Cinderellas & everything else
We’re dissecting the latest playoff action from around MLS.
www.backheeled.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM
𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞𝐝
✨ LA Galaxy's dominant attack
🪄 Atlanta United's Cinderella story ends
🧤 Heroic goalkeeping in Seattle, New York
...and everything else from the Conference Semifinals, from @benwright.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-playoffs...
✨ LA Galaxy's dominant attack
🪄 Atlanta United's Cinderella story ends
🧤 Heroic goalkeeping in Seattle, New York
...and everything else from the Conference Semifinals, from @benwright.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-playoffs...
“His daddy was a pistol… he’s a son of a gun” was not the commentary I was expecting in MLS playoffs 😂
November 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM
“His daddy was a pistol… he’s a son of a gun” was not the commentary I was expecting in MLS playoffs 😂
November 23, 2024 at 11:52 PM
True story: Men in Blazers almost fired me because I jokingly said Pep Guardiola was a bald fraud. Look who’s frauding now.
November 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM
True story: Men in Blazers almost fired me because I jokingly said Pep Guardiola was a bald fraud. Look who’s frauding now.
Reposted by Jake Landau
USMNT first team weekend play schedule. Huge game in Serie A between AC Milan and Juve! Please share if helpful ♻️
November 23, 2024 at 2:11 AM
USMNT first team weekend play schedule. Huge game in Serie A between AC Milan and Juve! Please share if helpful ♻️