The main things I’m looking for in tonight’s (hot) #MLS action:

1) Whether any one of Columbus, Cincy, Philly, Atlanta or Orlando can win their (admittedly) tough games.

2) If Miami can ace its Western road swing.

3) Will San Jose get ahead in the Shield race by one point, 3 points or not at all?

Rendering of Highmark Stadium expansion

This new rendering of the planned Pittsburgh Riverhounds stadium expansion attached to a release about a new stadium sponsor is incredible.

The myth of the 2026 World Cup hotel and tourism ‘boom’ Hotels hiked prices to exploit a World Cup travel boom. It hasn't yet arrived, though, and reality is now setting in

FIFA came to America promising a 2026 World Cup tourism boom. Politicians bought in. Hotels hiked prices to capitalize.

But two months out, it isn't (yet) materializing.

Story @theathletic.com on the boom trending toward a modest bump (if that):

Congrats!

Can you sneak me in as your 'typing assistant'? 'Cuz tiks are out off control

Officially official, I have been approved to cover the FIFA World Cup this summer, mainly staying in the Philadelphia/NY/NJ area.

It’s a dream come true to cover a historic competition, especially in my backyard.

Major thanks to SBI Soccer for helping me get here!

THE SQUAD RETURNS! Tom, Doyle & Wiebe ARE BACK To Talk About The Biggest Stories In MLS YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ

THE FULL CREW IS HEREEEE www.youtube.com/live/vXL_NOn...

Reasonable Expectations for the Union's Two-Game Road Swing The Union only sit four points out of a playoff spot going into Wednesday's game in Toronto.

What are the reasonable expectations for the Union’s two-game road swing?

Thoughts on this week’s games:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/reasonable...

1 pt?

But that's only if Gazdag doesn't score on us...

The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams With the World Cup less than two months away, many players are in a race against time to recover from injury for soccer's showpiece event.

It's every player's worst nightmare. The World Cup is approaching, and then an injury hits at the worst possible time. Here's a look at how players navigate those circumstances, and the mental toll it can take. #usmnt

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

#MLSRefStats Match Day 9
@torontofc.ca vs @philadelphiaunion.com

REF: Fotis BAZAKOS - 184th game

AR1: Chris WATTAM - 115th
AR2: Nick BALCER - 39th
4TH: Fabrizio STASOLLA - 16th
VAR: Ismir PEKMIC - 16th
AVAR: Tom FELICE - 22nd

#TORvPHI #TFCLive #DOOP

When will Racquino return to the pitch at Subaru Park?

#doop

He's been benched in favor of Indy

Who, in Bradley's eyes, is the better 'erratic runner'

It’s #DOOP Day in Toronto, hopefully with a road point or 3 and actual DOOPing. Red vs. Blue, Metros-Croatia vs. Zolos, TFC vs Your Philadelphia Union, coming at you live from the shores of Lake Ontario at 7:30 PM on AppleTV. Everybody tie your shoes.

That 26 logo annoys me to no end

It sucks that it is the WC font now for eternity

Hopefully they rebrand once Infantino is in prison

All-time NWSL Salary Cap chart. Maximum Cap Spend since 2013: $208,318,500. NWSL Columbus Expansion Fee: $205,000,000. Note: Max spend not mandated. 2025 and 2026 includes mandated revenue-sharing supplements. Does not include future HIP rule payments.

Columbus' NWSL Expansion Fee pays for every NWSL player's salary every year since the beginning of NWSL.

Tim Ream listed as “out” with groin injury on Charlotte’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s MLS match at Orlando. (He sat out the second half Saturday.)
#usmnt

Philadelphia Union secure first point at home of 2026 season with 0-0 draw against DC United

@jimmyking35.bsky.social | @metrophilly.bsky.social | #DOOP

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Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC: Match Preview Match preview for the Union vs Toronto FC, plus places to visit while cheering on the Union in Toronto on Wednesday if you're traveling there.

Match preview for the Union vs Toronto FC, plus places to visit while cheering on the Union in Toronto on Wednesday if you're traveling there.

#DOOP

COLUMBUS IS GETTING A NWSL TEAM 🚨

The NWSL has announced that Columbus will join as team number 18 with plans to kick off in 2028 ✨

USMNT defender Sergino Dest offers positive injury update as World Cup nears Sergiño Dest has said he's "almost back" from his hamstring injury, a boost for the U.S. men's national team as the World Cup nears.

some good news here from Sergiño Dest

Save The Caps — Vancouver Whitecaps Belong in Vancouver Sign the petition to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Vancouver. A grassroots campaign by the Vancouver Southsiders against MLS relocation. #SaveTheCaps

savethecaps.com
Fans saved the Crew, now we have to save the Caps.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are MLS’s best team this season. Why are they on life support? The Canadian side have the league’s best record, the best defender, a global superstar, and a ‘for sale’ sign in the window

"The harsh reality is that the exhaustive growth of MLS is leaving the Vancouver Whitecaps behind. Everywhere, that is, except in the league table."

Great read from Eoin O'Callaghan on the league's best team thriving in spite of its insecure future. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

MLS Power Rankings, 1-30 | Matchday 8 A new No. 1, San Jose have left no doubt they're elite, the bottom's dropping out for San Diego, and Michael Bradley's got RBNY playing like Barcelona

Free Newsletter: There is a new team that has accrued the most POWER and the RANKINGS can not hold them back!

Plus someone in MLS is reminding me of Barcelona... defensively. Uh oh.
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The Union fought hard in a frustrating 0-0 draw against D.C. United on Saturday. Watched the Flyers instead? Catch @evanknowsball.bsky.social’s Three Takeaways from the match here!

Unsold tickets are becoming one of the biggest storylines ahead of the USMNT’s World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium 👀🇺🇸

Reports say just 40,934 tickets had been sold as of April 10 , well behind another LA group-stage match at the same venue 🏟️

Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Adams faces Aaronson, and more - SBI Soccer Tyler Adams and AFC Bournemouth welcome Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United to the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday. Adams most recently came off the bench and

Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson headline this week’s Americans Abroad schedule.

A full preview is open for all readers: #USMNT sbisoccer.com/2026/04/amer...

👏 Canada 👏 Post 👏 is 👏 a 👏 public 👏 service 👏

Nothing proves how capitalism has brain rotted everyone than thinking the post office, hospitals, public transit, libraries, etc. need to turn a profit to be worthwhile.

NYC bars could stay open later for World Cup with more outdoor watch parties A state proposal would let bars extend hours during matches and make it easier to host outdoor and off-site viewing events across New York.

NYC bars could stay open later for World Cup with more outdoor watch parties, via @gothamist.com gothamist.com/news/nyc-bar...

Union facing tougher test against Toronto after keeping D.C. United off the scoreboard After a dreadful start, the Union are unbeaten in two straight matches. Host Toronto could be shorthanded Wednesday, as seven players missed the most recent match with injuries.

From @oyounothing.bsky.social:

Union facing tougher test against Toronto after keeping D.C. United off the scoreboard

www.inquirer.com/soccer/union... via @phillysport.bsky.social

I'm applying it to last year, I guess you are talking about '22?