Matt Barger
@mattbarger.bsky.social
Data scientist. Anti-fascist. Soccer fan. Disappointed Keynesian.
Sometimes writer for American Soccer Analysis
Sometimes writer for American Soccer Analysis
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Matt Barger
@mattbarger.bsky.social
· Dec 3
2025 MLS Season Previews: Los Angeles Galaxy, LAFC, Inter Miami — American Soccer Analysis
Six Stars, Zero Cap Space By Sean Steffen You hate the Galaxy. Chances are, you’ve hated the Galaxy since you started following the league. But let’s face it. You haven’t TRULY hated the Galaxy i...
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not one to shamelessly self-promote, but it might be worth reading my Inter Miami 2025 preview on @americansocceranalysis.com before the final.
Postscript: Yes, Messi regressed a little. Yes, the defense improved (but not that much). Yes, the new signings hit. They good.
Postscript: Yes, Messi regressed a little. Yes, the defense improved (but not that much). Yes, the new signings hit. They good.
Saw this in my @stumptownfooty.bsky.social email this morning. Please tell me Stumptown Footy read my ASA preview...
February 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Saw this in my @stumptownfooty.bsky.social email this morning. Please tell me Stumptown Footy read my ASA preview...
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This is good. This part was notable:
February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
This is good. This part was notable:
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I believe in Chara.
February 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I believe in Chara.
The Portland Timbers had some glaring holes in their squad build coming into the season.
They didn’t fill them.
This should be interesting.
They didn’t fill them.
This should be interesting.
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 6:38 PM
The Portland Timbers had some glaring holes in their squad build coming into the season.
They didn’t fill them.
This should be interesting.
They didn’t fill them.
This should be interesting.
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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 ...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
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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End 8: Hell no Korey you are not going for this triple.
Good game from the Swedes, Izzy deserved the W
Good game from the Swedes, Izzy deserved the W
February 11, 2026 at 1:54 AM
End 8: Hell no Korey you are not going for this triple.
Good game from the Swedes, Izzy deserved the W
Good game from the Swedes, Izzy deserved the W
Korey Dropkin the realtor must have some nice hardwood floors in his portfolio.
February 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Korey Dropkin the realtor must have some nice hardwood floors in his portfolio.
End 7: Incredibly cagey climax. Korey is back in it with some nice shots. Izzy hits another beauty of a run back.
US gets the deuce. One to go. Basically 1-1 in the 80th minute.
US gets the deuce. One to go. Basically 1-1 in the 80th minute.
February 11, 2026 at 1:10 AM
End 7: Incredibly cagey climax. Korey is back in it with some nice shots. Izzy hits another beauty of a run back.
US gets the deuce. One to go. Basically 1-1 in the 80th minute.
US gets the deuce. One to go. Basically 1-1 in the 80th minute.
Ends 5 and 6: USA shuts down the Swedish power play, setting up for a climactic 7th end.
Izzy Wranå was clearly texting Caitlin Clark before the match. Just cannot miss.
Izzy Wranå was clearly texting Caitlin Clark before the match. Just cannot miss.
February 11, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Ends 5 and 6: USA shuts down the Swedish power play, setting up for a climactic 7th end.
Izzy Wranå was clearly texting Caitlin Clark before the match. Just cannot miss.
Izzy Wranå was clearly texting Caitlin Clark before the match. Just cannot miss.
End 4: both teams missing shots. Thiesse hits a stunner to hold the shushy librarian assassin to one. Big momentum end for the Coreys.
Sweden with the only breakthrough in the first half. Still anyone’s game, but Korey needs to lock in.
Sweden with the only breakthrough in the first half. Still anyone’s game, but Korey needs to lock in.
February 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
End 4: both teams missing shots. Thiesse hits a stunner to hold the shushy librarian assassin to one. Big momentum end for the Coreys.
Sweden with the only breakthrough in the first half. Still anyone’s game, but Korey needs to lock in.
Sweden with the only breakthrough in the first half. Still anyone’s game, but Korey needs to lock in.
End 3 over. Ambitious idea to run the guard on draw to the center. Sweden shuts the door, keeps the advantage.
Introverts currently out-executing the extroverts.
Introverts currently out-executing the extroverts.
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM
End 3 over. Ambitious idea to run the guard on draw to the center. Sweden shuts the door, keeps the advantage.
Introverts currently out-executing the extroverts.
Introverts currently out-executing the extroverts.
I get that Americans will say “Thiesse” as “TEE-SEE” but my inner child who took German classes is screaming.
Auf Deutsch, man sagt “Thiesse” wie TEE-suh.
They’d also still say l”Corey”
Third end, Coreys looking for an equalizer
Auf Deutsch, man sagt “Thiesse” wie TEE-suh.
They’d also still say l”Corey”
Third end, Coreys looking for an equalizer
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
I get that Americans will say “Thiesse” as “TEE-SEE” but my inner child who took German classes is screaming.
Auf Deutsch, man sagt “Thiesse” wie TEE-suh.
They’d also still say l”Corey”
Third end, Coreys looking for an equalizer
Auf Deutsch, man sagt “Thiesse” wie TEE-suh.
They’d also still say l”Corey”
Third end, Coreys looking for an equalizer
Watching the curling gold medal match. Corey and Korey against team Wranaa. No spoilers plz.
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Watching the curling gold medal match. Corey and Korey against team Wranaa. No spoilers plz.
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It finally hit me who Isabella Wranaa reminded me of
February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It finally hit me who Isabella Wranaa reminded me of
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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/...
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/...
Seahawks raising the Super Bowl trophy in San Francisco after dominating New England.
I’ll take all that. Debi tirar mas fotos…
I’ll take all that. Debi tirar mas fotos…
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Seahawks raising the Super Bowl trophy in San Francisco after dominating New England.
I’ll take all that. Debi tirar mas fotos…
I’ll take all that. Debi tirar mas fotos…
Bad Bunny Halftime Show was incredible. Also, fuck ICE and their stupid fucking ad spot.
February 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Bad Bunny Halftime Show was incredible. Also, fuck ICE and their stupid fucking ad spot.
A preview for my DC United preview coming out soon.
One thing that #DCUnited fans can look forward to is Sean Johnson re-establishing order in net.
Another thing is... nothing else. It's gonna be rough sledding.
Thanks as always to @americansocceranalysis.com
One thing that #DCUnited fans can look forward to is Sean Johnson re-establishing order in net.
Another thing is... nothing else. It's gonna be rough sledding.
Thanks as always to @americansocceranalysis.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:27 AM
A preview for my DC United preview coming out soon.
One thing that #DCUnited fans can look forward to is Sean Johnson re-establishing order in net.
Another thing is... nothing else. It's gonna be rough sledding.
Thanks as always to @americansocceranalysis.com
One thing that #DCUnited fans can look forward to is Sean Johnson re-establishing order in net.
Another thing is... nothing else. It's gonna be rough sledding.
Thanks as always to @americansocceranalysis.com
This is amazing. Is it just, like, the adrenaline fighting to hold the ACL together?
Lindsey Vonn just posted her last workout session on IG.
Starting to think she may have evolved as a human who is beyond the need of an ACL.
Starting to think she may have evolved as a human who is beyond the need of an ACL.
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This is amazing. Is it just, like, the adrenaline fighting to hold the ACL together?
If my Youtube ads are to be believed, insurance company lobbies blaming the hospitals for this increase in healthcare prices and hoping that Americans don't suspect them.
Jason-segel-hot-dog-suit.gif energy
Jason-segel-hot-dog-suit.gif energy
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
If my Youtube ads are to be believed, insurance company lobbies blaming the hospitals for this increase in healthcare prices and hoping that Americans don't suspect them.
Jason-segel-hot-dog-suit.gif energy
Jason-segel-hot-dog-suit.gif energy
Let’s gooooo
🚨⚫️⚪️ Fulham have agreed €37m package with PSV Eindhoven for Ricardo Pepi! All agreed also on personal terms. 🇺🇸 Final step needed: PSV looking for replacement on the market.
February 1, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Let’s gooooo