one next day bump for this because we'll have more to talk about with a game tomorrow night

Defensive Disconnect Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.

I wrote about Chris Brady being REALLY good, Roman Celentano being fine, and a FC Cincinnati defense that isn't as bad as it seems. Also Samuel Gidi doing some interesting stuff that'll be worth keeping an eye on later this week.

www.preseasonstreams.com/defensive-di...

there are 33 MLS GKs who have played more than 200 minutes (round number to include Louro).

Celentano is 19th in G-PSxG and Louro is 33rd.

Defensive Disconnect Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.

I wrote about Chris Brady being REALLY good, Roman Celentano being fine, and a FC Cincinnati defense that isn't as bad as it seems. Also Samuel Gidi doing some interesting stuff that'll be worth keeping an eye on later this week.

www.preseasonstreams.com/defensive-di...

through eight games, both Chris Brady and Brad Stuver are putting up better shot stopping numbers than Djordje Petrovic's absurd 2022 season per @americansocceranalysis.com data. Small sample sizes and all but also something to keep an eye on...

I feel bad for the Arsenal fans in my life, but this is tremendous content

I really need to rewatch this game because the vibes from watching on my phone in a bar did not match up with this

The attacking talent in the USWNT pool right now is absurd

Was wondering how much playing more on the left for the Spirt impacts this too

Feel bad for any team that has to play down a goal to this USWNT team. So much juice in the open field on the break.

just realized we all have to sit through 180+ minutes of Atleti-Arsenal

Throw-in It Back — American Soccer Analysis Towards a manual for the most common restart By Ben Bellman Whether you love long attacking throw-ins or hate them, there is no denying that they’ve become both a key feature and flashpoint in m...

New research! @beninquiring.bsky.social replicated @eliotmckinley.com's work on throw ins, and added g+ in to see how teams can be smarter on the trendiest part of the game in 2026. With an interactive throw in visualizer!

www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/4/...

had to be a red or nothing, right? yellow would've felt more right

Seems like he’s ahead of the TAM striker on the depth chart which, good for him but bad for the signing

if this happens, it's definitely Not For Me

at a baseball game and realizing I will probably not Remember Any Of These Guys. Middle relievers and middle infielders don’t hit the same way they used to. Bittersweet.

avoiding frictions therein

The Mannings are also pretty much Not For Me, generally, but I have to imagine the only people talking about Joey Harrington in 2026 are dudes my age and older Remembering Some Guys

Joey Harrington remains the funniest name on this list. They should get Akili Smith in there, too

after reading the full article, Jessica Berman might be the GOAT consultant-style speaker

love to socialize my ideas

Next day bump for this if you'd rather spend a few minutes reading about a narrow 4-4-2 rather than...everything else

Trade Offs Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals

Pat Noonan made some very real adjustments to the team's lineup on Saturday. If this isn't a one-off change, there are some significant trade offs that need to be balanced moving forward:

www.preseasonstreams.com/trade-offs/

a unique take on posting through it but I'll allow it

Trade Offs Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals

Pat Noonan made some very real adjustments to the team's lineup on Saturday. If this isn't a one-off change, there are some significant trade offs that need to be balanced moving forward:

www.preseasonstreams.com/trade-offs/

Artemis II is cool and all but what's really cool is how many screens they have on their desks at Mission Control

Diego Costa knows a guy

Gift Monday coming on and just immediately finding a good shot is perfect

final goal in the game tonight works nicely to make a larger point about FC Cincinnati's roster: Mohammed Sofo, who played 31 games for NYRBII before contributing to the first team, cooked Teenage Hadebe, who is on a TAM-level deal, in the box before scoring

will try to hit some of that, for sure!