Eliot McKinley
@eliotmckinley.com
Soccer nerdery at American Soccer Analysis and (occasionally) Massive Report. Throw-in aficionado. he/him
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The most uniquely American tradition at my Vietnamese immigrant in-law's house is the pho that made from what's left of the Thanksgiving turkey.
It’s how you end up with language like “paperwork American” or the idea that Thanksgiving turkey is some sort of natural ethno-national tradition that certain other groups are incapable of ever appreciating
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The most uniquely American tradition at my Vietnamese immigrant in-law's house is the pho that made from what's left of the Thanksgiving turkey.
This is going to completely disrupt the elementary school match word problem industry.
After 232 years, the U.S. Mint has produced its last-ever penny
U.S. Mint In Philadelphia Presses Final Pennies As The 1-Cent Coin Gets Canceled
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make them.
www.huffpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This is going to completely disrupt the elementary school match word problem industry.
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I'm much more of a "team goal" guy than an "individual banger" guy but this shit's stayed with me for 15 years.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I'm much more of a "team goal" guy than an "individual banger" guy but this shit's stayed with me for 15 years.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
What's even crazier about this game is that FC Cincy's one shot logged by the scorekeepers requires a very generous definition of a "shot".
#Crew96
#Crew96
November 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What's even crazier about this game is that FC Cincy's one shot logged by the scorekeepers requires a very generous definition of a "shot".
#Crew96
#Crew96
Incredible.
Columbus Crew 4-0 FC Cincinnati
Passes per shot: CLB 8.8-1 CIN
Avg Progression to shot (m): CLB 31.8--7.4 CIN
Shots: CLB 19-1 CIN
xG: CLB 3.15-0.03 CIN
xG (open play): CLB 2.84-0 CIN
xG (dead ball): CLB 0.31-0.03 CIN
#MLS #CLBvCIN #Crew96 #AllForCincy
Passes per shot: CLB 8.8-1 CIN
Avg Progression to shot (m): CLB 31.8--7.4 CIN
Shots: CLB 19-1 CIN
xG: CLB 3.15-0.03 CIN
xG (open play): CLB 2.84-0 CIN
xG (dead ball): CLB 0.31-0.03 CIN
#MLS #CLBvCIN #Crew96 #AllForCincy
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Incredible.
Deranged Halloween “treat” my daughter got tonight.
November 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Deranged Halloween “treat” my daughter got tonight.
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Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to striking a data deal with @americansocceranalysis.com.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
Inside Minnesota United’s rebirth: Playing “like Stoke City on a rainy Tuesday” & buying into data
The Loons’ unorthodox rebuild has seen them develop into one of MLS’s most modern and competitive outfits.
www.backheeled.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to striking a data deal with @americansocceranalysis.com.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
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It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
2025 end of season fan survey
Voice your opinions on the quality of play in Major League Soccer, the television product, the proposed calendar shift and more!
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
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I remember when I was a kid we played against a team that blasted the chorus of "Who Let The Dogs Out" on a stereo every time they scored and it was like a 7-0 or 8-0 loss for us. Just as annoying as it was hilarious.
Parents with cowbells at youth soccer games should be sent to The Hague to stand trial for their crime.
October 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I remember when I was a kid we played against a team that blasted the chorus of "Who Let The Dogs Out" on a stereo every time they scored and it was like a 7-0 or 8-0 loss for us. Just as annoying as it was hilarious.
Parents with cowbells at youth soccer games should be sent to The Hague to stand trial for their crime.
October 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Parents with cowbells at youth soccer games should be sent to The Hague to stand trial for their crime.
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Going live now!
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Going live now!
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In my experience there's almost an inverse correlation between the quality of a candidate announcement video and the quality of the candidate.
April 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In my experience there's almost an inverse correlation between the quality of a candidate announcement video and the quality of the candidate.
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Forgot to include my SoundCloud (to give MLS feedback on its usage of AI): www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...
October 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Forgot to include my SoundCloud (to give MLS feedback on its usage of AI): www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...
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As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.
October 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.
Even in its mostly retirement, Historic Crew Stadium is providing good fodder for bad stadium rendering analysis.
www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/c...
www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/c...
October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Even in its mostly retirement, Historic Crew Stadium is providing good fodder for bad stadium rendering analysis.
www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/c...
www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/c...
This reminded me I hadn't posted it in a while. FC Cincy can't keep getting away with it, can they?
October 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This reminded me I hadn't posted it in a while. FC Cincy can't keep getting away with it, can they?
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MLS playoffs are coming soon, so here's my cheat sheet to digest how every team has performed this season
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
MLS playoffs are coming soon, so here's my cheat sheet to digest how every team has performed this season
The US U-20s really let off the gas in the second half.
g+ GameFlow: FIFA U-20 World Cup Group Stage USA U20 v New Caledonia U20 on September 29, 2025. #USA_U20vNA ⚽️🤖
September 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The US U-20s really let off the gas in the second half.
I appreciate the clarity from the utility workers replacing the electric poles in my neighborhood.
September 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I appreciate the clarity from the utility workers replacing the electric poles in my neighborhood.
Nothing too surprising in the latest MLS roster release for #Crew96.
Nagbe was moved to TAM, as expected. Hererra's new loan still ends midseason.
The Crew are one of 3 teams with an empty international spot. They traded $200k GAM and a 2026 1st round pick to Colorado for one back in Feb.
Nagbe was moved to TAM, as expected. Hererra's new loan still ends midseason.
The Crew are one of 3 teams with an empty international spot. They traded $200k GAM and a 2026 1st round pick to Colorado for one back in Feb.
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Nothing too surprising in the latest MLS roster release for #Crew96.
Nagbe was moved to TAM, as expected. Hererra's new loan still ends midseason.
The Crew are one of 3 teams with an empty international spot. They traded $200k GAM and a 2026 1st round pick to Colorado for one back in Feb.
Nagbe was moved to TAM, as expected. Hererra's new loan still ends midseason.
The Crew are one of 3 teams with an empty international spot. They traded $200k GAM and a 2026 1st round pick to Colorado for one back in Feb.
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In this week's episode of "Anatomy of...", North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez walks us through the ways in which an attacker like her can find scoring opportunities, even when you think they aren't there. Like/subscribe!
How Ashley Sanchez Scores Goals
YouTube video by Expected Own Goals
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September 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In this week's episode of "Anatomy of...", North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez walks us through the ways in which an attacker like her can find scoring opportunities, even when you think they aren't there. Like/subscribe!