Matthew Doyle
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Come 2029, the leaders of Northwestern and Columbia will be at the forefront of a PR speaking circuit to talk up how ethical and brave their actions were, and they’ll be invited by the other groups going by the same PR—round and round.
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Come 2029, the leaders of Northwestern and Columbia will be at the forefront of a PR speaking circuit to talk up how ethical and brave their actions were, and they’ll be invited by the other groups going by the same PR—round and round.
Free Newsletter: More offseason guides!
This time we look at an Austin team that had an undeniably successful 2025, and a Chicago team that has the chance to take a giant leap forward in 2026.
One player who could factor for either team: Brian Gutierrez.
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This time we look at an Austin team that had an undeniably successful 2025, and a Chicago team that has the chance to take a giant leap forward in 2026.
One player who could factor for either team: Brian Gutierrez.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Offseason Guides: Chicago look set for a leap while Austin's success leads to questions
The Fire broke their playoff curse in 2025, while Austin's got some questions to answer about their next steps
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November 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Free Newsletter: More offseason guides!
This time we look at an Austin team that had an undeniably successful 2025, and a Chicago team that has the chance to take a giant leap forward in 2026.
One player who could factor for either team: Brian Gutierrez.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
This time we look at an Austin team that had an undeniably successful 2025, and a Chicago team that has the chance to take a giant leap forward in 2026.
One player who could factor for either team: Brian Gutierrez.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
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Sources add: San Jose have rejected Pumas' bid for Chicho Arango.
🇨🇴 Sources: Pumas have made a bid to sign forward Chicho Arango from the San Jose Earthquakes.
Bid around $3m, I'm told. Talks ongoing.
Arango, 30, is under contract thru 2026 but SJ has team option for 2027.
Bid around $3m, I'm told. Talks ongoing.
Arango, 30, is under contract thru 2026 but SJ has team option for 2027.
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Sources add: San Jose have rejected Pumas' bid for Chicho Arango.
Some real SEC recruiting sicko shit happening on Nashville SC BlueSky, and I love it. Well done @nscjake.bsky.social.
(To be clear I have no idea if this is real/true or not, I just think Rothrock would be a very good fit with Nashville).
(To be clear I have no idea if this is real/true or not, I just think Rothrock would be a very good fit with Nashville).
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Some real SEC recruiting sicko shit happening on Nashville SC BlueSky, and I love it. Well done @nscjake.bsky.social.
(To be clear I have no idea if this is real/true or not, I just think Rothrock would be a very good fit with Nashville).
(To be clear I have no idea if this is real/true or not, I just think Rothrock would be a very good fit with Nashville).
(Yes, there’s a copy+paste error on the Toye position/team, and yes, I’m now away from my computer and very frustrated with myself for not catching that on my read-through. Sigh)
Free Newsletter: Threw together a post on the out-of-contract guys who've caught my eye so far, with some quick thoughts on where each of them could/should land.
Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
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Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
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November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
(Yes, there’s a copy+paste error on the Toye position/team, and yes, I’m now away from my computer and very frustrated with myself for not catching that on my read-through. Sigh)
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@mattdoyle.bsky.social if Seattle moves on from Moose via a trade, I'd love for them to pick up Toye
Which was in my newsletter a couple weeks ago.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/building-a-shopping-list/
Which was in my newsletter a couple weeks ago.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/building-a-shopping-list/
Building a shopping list
Right now available talent is short. There are still interesting names.
www.sounderatheart.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
@mattdoyle.bsky.social if Seattle moves on from Moose via a trade, I'd love for them to pick up Toye
Which was in my newsletter a couple weeks ago.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/building-a-shopping-list/
Which was in my newsletter a couple weeks ago.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/building-a-shopping-list/
Free Newsletter: Threw together a post on the out-of-contract guys who've caught my eye so far, with some quick thoughts on where each of them could/should land.
Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Free Newsletter: Threw together a post on the out-of-contract guys who've caught my eye so far, with some quick thoughts on where each of them could/should land.
Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Benteke, Zimmerman, Rothrock... some real guys!
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
The Red Bulls are bringing back 30 guys from a team that missed the playoffs.
Exceptional roster planning.
Exceptional roster planning.
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Red Bulls are bringing back 30 guys from a team that missed the playoffs.
Exceptional roster planning.
Exceptional roster planning.
A Concacaf Champions Cup club should 1000% come in and offer Benteke a max TAM deal.
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A Concacaf Champions Cup club should 1000% come in and offer Benteke a max TAM deal.
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CNBC is tossing softballs at the Butterball rep. They asked "How big is the average Butterball turkey?" And the rep evaded! What is she hiding!
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
CNBC is tossing softballs at the Butterball rep. They asked "How big is the average Butterball turkey?" And the rep evaded! What is she hiding!
Two more Post-Mortems:
LAFC have a world-historically great duo to build around, and will have a new coach to help do it.
Minnesota United? Well, not to say I was right, but... they sure did prove me right!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
LAFC have a world-historically great duo to build around, and will have a new coach to help do it.
Minnesota United? Well, not to say I was right, but... they sure did prove me right!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
November 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Two more Post-Mortems:
LAFC have a world-historically great duo to build around, and will have a new coach to help do it.
Minnesota United? Well, not to say I was right, but... they sure did prove me right!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
LAFC have a world-historically great duo to build around, and will have a new coach to help do it.
Minnesota United? Well, not to say I was right, but... they sure did prove me right!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
$6m for a striker who's got 1 goal in 11 games in Romania.
We're off to a flying start!
We're off to a flying start!
#DCU is reportedly in pursuit of a Romanian striker as the first real transfer rumor of the offseason is here!
Could DC United be pursuing Romanian striker Louis Munteanu?
There hasn't been a ton of chatter about what DC United is doing during the offseason in terms of bringing in players. However, we might have our first idea of the type of players head coach René Weiler and general manager Erkut Sogut want to add to bolster the roster. According to a report by Romanian outlet I Am Sport…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
$6m for a striker who's got 1 goal in 11 games in Romania.
We're off to a flying start!
We're off to a flying start!
Free Newsletter: The offseason guides continue...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
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In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
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Offseason Guides: Timbers and FC Dallas get some clarity – and a reality check
An undeniable step forward followed by an undeniable lesson about the gap
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November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Free Newsletter: The offseason guides continue...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
In here we have a look at a Dallas side that needs a TARDIS and a Portland side that I'm having a tough time feeling positive about (not enough POWER).
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
From the 70th minute onwards San Diego were +13 this year, best mark in the league. Minnesota were -2, which was one of the worst marks among playoff teams.
Extend that to tournament play: Dreyer's game-winner last night came in the 72nd minute. Fodrey's USOC game-winner game in the 120th.
Extend that to tournament play: Dreyer's game-winner last night came in the 72nd minute. Fodrey's USOC game-winner game in the 120th.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
From the 70th minute onwards San Diego were +13 this year, best mark in the league. Minnesota were -2, which was one of the worst marks among playoff teams.
Extend that to tournament play: Dreyer's game-winner last night came in the 72nd minute. Fodrey's USOC game-winner game in the 120th.
Extend that to tournament play: Dreyer's game-winner last night came in the 72nd minute. Fodrey's USOC game-winner game in the 120th.
There’s no team I hate more. They had the power to spare me from last night’s abomination and opted not to.
They have lost the Mandate of Heaven.
They have lost the Mandate of Heaven.
Do you ever talk about the Sounders?
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
There’s no team I hate more. They had the power to spare me from last night’s abomination and opted not to.
They have lost the Mandate of Heaven.
They have lost the Mandate of Heaven.
Imagine thinking I hadn’t made that point a bajillion times this year.
Jesus Christ, man.
Jesus Christ, man.
I’ll make a point that @mattdoyle.bsky.social won’t about the East: it was a brutal conference this year with hyper parity vis-a-vis regular game day match.
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Imagine thinking I hadn’t made that point a bajillion times this year.
Jesus Christ, man.
Jesus Christ, man.
San Diego finished 1st in possession and 2nd in field tilt.
Miami finished 3rd and 6th.
NYCFC finished 5th and 11th.
Vancouver finished 6th and 10th.
Soccer won.
Miami finished 3rd and 6th.
NYCFC finished 5th and 11th.
Vancouver finished 6th and 10th.
Soccer won.
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
San Diego finished 1st in possession and 2nd in field tilt.
Miami finished 3rd and 6th.
NYCFC finished 5th and 11th.
Vancouver finished 6th and 10th.
Soccer won.
Miami finished 3rd and 6th.
NYCFC finished 5th and 11th.
Vancouver finished 6th and 10th.
Soccer won.
Satan.
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Satan.
Completed passes in the first half:
San Diego: 358
Minnesota: 68
San Diego: 358
Minnesota: 68
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Completed passes in the first half:
San Diego: 358
Minnesota: 68
San Diego: 358
Minnesota: 68
The Post-Mortems continue!
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Post-Mortems continue!
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
Setting the Crew's o/u at like 45.5 points next year and smashing the under.
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Setting the Crew's o/u at like 45.5 points next year and smashing the under.
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this dumb shit is what i mean when i say this is a purely aesthetic “politics.” yeah man, why can’t we have a fusion of cosmopolitan social democracy and revanchist hierarchies of wealth and privilege? tough question.
Matt Stoller: “..Trump & Mamdani defeated establishment in their own way, representing hunger of voters on the right & left who want something different. If those sides cd come together.. that would be a sea change in how we organize our political economy”.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-r...
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-r...
Monopoly Round-Up: Why the Establishment Freaked Out Over a Mamdani-Trump Press Conference
Meta wins its antitrust case, there are now two fire truck antitrust claims, the stock market got wobbly, and Larry Summers was exiled from the establishment, at least for now.
www.thebignewsletter.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
this dumb shit is what i mean when i say this is a purely aesthetic “politics.” yeah man, why can’t we have a fusion of cosmopolitan social democracy and revanchist hierarchies of wealth and privilege? tough question.
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You know. This voting really makes you think.
Bradley Carnell wins coach of the year. Sorensen won media vote (barely) but Carnell dominated among players and clubs.
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
You know. This voting really makes you think.
The 2022 Union team did not play a high-pressing system.
That team drew a much lower line of confrontation & had a negative (46%) field tilt. The 2025 team had the highest line of confrontation by a mile and were fourth in field tilt (56.5%) behind only three pure possession sides (CLB, SD, VAN).
That team drew a much lower line of confrontation & had a negative (46%) field tilt. The 2025 team had the highest line of confrontation by a mile and were fourth in field tilt (56.5%) behind only three pure possession sides (CLB, SD, VAN).
They lost in a PK shootout in MLS cup not too long ago after a last min tying goal by Bale. Way overblown take
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The 2022 Union team did not play a high-pressing system.
That team drew a much lower line of confrontation & had a negative (46%) field tilt. The 2025 team had the highest line of confrontation by a mile and were fourth in field tilt (56.5%) behind only three pure possession sides (CLB, SD, VAN).
That team drew a much lower line of confrontation & had a negative (46%) field tilt. The 2025 team had the highest line of confrontation by a mile and were fourth in field tilt (56.5%) behind only three pure possession sides (CLB, SD, VAN).