In 2019, MLS and Liga MX combined forces to create the Leagues Cup. And now, it feels like it's at an inflection point. MLS continues to back the tournament, but is it the right move? Pablo Iglesias Maurer analyzes ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57277…

Incoming #USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is already fully Americanized in at least one way: he’s borderline obsessed with self-help… and some truly supernatural stuff. On The Athletic | Football, I talk lemons, auras, “negative energy” and firewalking: nytimes.com/athletic/57246…

The USMNT is on a low having crashed out of a home Copa America early, and will do whatever it takes to change their fortunes before the 2026 World Cup. If Mauricio Pochettino is appointed coach and has his way, lemons will probably play a part... 🍋 ✍️ Pablo Iglesias Maurer

Mauricio Pochettino obsesses with the types of motivational techniques and borderline supernatural beliefs that many Americans love. So when he settles in to begin a trek towards World Cup glory on U.S. soil, lemons will almost certainly be involved. ✍️ Pablo Iglesias Maurer

we are still fucking doing this in mls, huh

why did i just start vibrating

Completely wrecking Pablo’s day

MLS CUP Open Cup SS

Honestly if one good thing came out of this week it’s that I learned i actually have a shot with Lana Del Rey

this thing fucks

An NWSL team finally got me with the merch. Couldn’t resist, Washington Spirit. I’ve been targeted.

i need like six minutes alone with this car

.Historic Vids post, most mainstream coverage mls has gotten in decades

i still can’t believe this happened sometimes

Once I was on the Audi Field elevator with Carlos Bocanegra and he reached into his pocket for his cell phone and fumbled a wad of cash onto the ground. I said “wow you guys really do throw money everywhere huh” and he did not laugh at my joke, which I consider unforgivable.

Thought I'd share these wise words from Johan Cruyff, writen in an old Washington Dips program from 1980 that I digitized. Feels about as Cruyffian as you can get, and a good thing to say to American soccer fans of that era accustomed to watching kick-and-run, route 1 soccer.