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All 30 MLS team previews for the 2026 season are live on Backheeled.com.
It’s a full league guide to the new season, complete with depth charts, tactics, and questions — all in one place.
𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⤵️
It’s a full league guide to the new season, complete with depth charts, tactics, and questions — all in one place.
𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⤵️
MLS 2026 season team previews: In-depth, unparalleled look at all 30 clubs
With a new MLS season starting this weekend, we have unparalleled previews for each and every team.
www.backheeled.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
All 30 MLS team previews for the 2026 season are live on Backheeled.com.
It’s a full league guide to the new season, complete with depth charts, tactics, and questions — all in one place.
𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⤵️
It’s a full league guide to the new season, complete with depth charts, tactics, and questions — all in one place.
𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 ⤵️
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Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
Travel in MLS is truly wild, but it seems results aren’t greatly effected by it
Even MLS's shortest average away trip is nearly double the Premier League's longest trip — and travel isn't close to even for all 30 MLS teams ✈️
But does travel distance actually matter? Maybe not as much as we think, writes @aclausen90.bsky.social.
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But does travel distance actually matter? Maybe not as much as we think, writes @aclausen90.bsky.social.
Read ⤵️
Does travel actually matter in MLS? Maybe not as much as we think
Plus, the league’s best away teams.
www.backheeled.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Travel in MLS is truly wild, but it seems results aren’t greatly effected by it
“If that makes you uncomfortable… good”
January 25, 2026 at 11:35 PM
“If that makes you uncomfortable… good”
With the FBref news that came out this week, just want to shout out all the work the @americansocceranalysis.com folks do to provide data to American soccer fans, including the data used to research this piece
MLS is making strides when it comes to youth development, but which teams are at the forefront?
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
The MLS clubs turning kids into contributors
Playing the kids is one thing, but getting real impact from them is another. Here are the teams doing the latter.
www.backheeled.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:51 AM
With the FBref news that came out this week, just want to shout out all the work the @americansocceranalysis.com folks do to provide data to American soccer fans, including the data used to research this piece
Reposted by Andrew Clausen
MLS is making strides when it comes to youth development, but which teams are at the forefront?
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
The MLS clubs turning kids into contributors
Playing the kids is one thing, but getting real impact from them is another. Here are the teams doing the latter.
www.backheeled.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:39 PM
MLS is making strides when it comes to youth development, but which teams are at the forefront?
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
We dive into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
From @aclausen90.bsky.social ⤵️
Reposted by Andrew Clausen
Hi guys! I have some exciting news this morning: I’ve joined @theguardian.com as a soccer reporter ahead of this year’s World Cup.
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
American soccer is odd, growing, and endlessly fascinating | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
I have joined the Guardian today as a soccer correspondent in the United States. This is why I cover the sport
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Hi guys! I have some exciting news this morning: I’ve joined @theguardian.com as a soccer reporter ahead of this year’s World Cup.
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I cannot wait to get back to work writing stories for you, and I hope you’ll continue to read them. Let’s go.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Some personal news: I’ve joined @us.theguardian.com as a soccer correspondent!
Thrilled to join a newsroom I’ve long admired from afar. Still proudly based in Saint Paul, MN. Still covering the sport from all angles, on-field and off. Truly a dream job: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Thrilled to join a newsroom I’ve long admired from afar. Still proudly based in Saint Paul, MN. Still covering the sport from all angles, on-field and off. Truly a dream job: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Above all else, it’s the stories that make soccer so intoxicating | Jeff Rueter
I have joined the Guardian today as a soccer correspondent in the United States. This is why I cover the sport
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Some personal news: I’ve joined @us.theguardian.com as a soccer correspondent!
Thrilled to join a newsroom I’ve long admired from afar. Still proudly based in Saint Paul, MN. Still covering the sport from all angles, on-field and off. Truly a dream job: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Thrilled to join a newsroom I’ve long admired from afar. Still proudly based in Saint Paul, MN. Still covering the sport from all angles, on-field and off. Truly a dream job: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Very, very, VERY thankful for the folks at @americansocceranalysis.com today. As well as the folks that create wonderful platforms upon which to consume their data in meaningful ways like @catabush.com and @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc
January 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Very, very, VERY thankful for the folks at @americansocceranalysis.com today. As well as the folks that create wonderful platforms upon which to consume their data in meaningful ways like @catabush.com and @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc
Truly a massive bummer. I don’t think most people think about how much having stats available does to engage fans, and FBref was one of the best free to use resources for that
This really sucks, grateful for what FBref has done for soccer
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Truly a massive bummer. I don’t think most people think about how much having stats available does to engage fans, and FBref was one of the best free to use resources for that
RC Lens doing some fun stuff taking advantage of transition moments in Ligue 1 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Wesley Saïd: RC Lens' top transition threat | Genius for Leagues & Clubs
RC Lens sit at the top of Ligue 1 after their win against Auxerre on Saturday.
🔥 Their incredible form (eight league wins in a row!) has them one point clear of PSG. Their title challenge has been bu...
www.linkedin.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM
RC Lens doing some fun stuff taking advantage of transition moments in Ligue 1 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Playing young players in MLS is one thing. Getting real impact from them is another.
Which teams are getting the best on-field production from their academy products?
@aclausen90.bsky.social dives into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
Read ⤵️
Which teams are getting the best on-field production from their academy products?
@aclausen90.bsky.social dives into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
Read ⤵️
The MLS clubs turning kids into contributors
Playing the kids is one thing, but getting real impact from them is another. Here are the teams doing the latter.
www.backheeled.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Playing young players in MLS is one thing. Getting real impact from them is another.
Which teams are getting the best on-field production from their academy products?
@aclausen90.bsky.social dives into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
Read ⤵️
Which teams are getting the best on-field production from their academy products?
@aclausen90.bsky.social dives into MLS's best youth development clubs 📈
Read ⤵️
Reposted by Andrew Clausen
Armchair Analyst: The regular-season's over, and the postseason begins on Tuesday. That means it's time for my annual Playoff Tiers piece.
Featuring what I think is the best MLS team of all-time.
No, not those guys in Florida...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-20...
Featuring what I think is the best MLS team of all-time.
No, not those guys in Florida...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-20...
October 20, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Armchair Analyst: The regular-season's over, and the postseason begins on Tuesday. That means it's time for my annual Playoff Tiers piece.
Featuring what I think is the best MLS team of all-time.
No, not those guys in Florida...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-20...
Featuring what I think is the best MLS team of all-time.
No, not those guys in Florida...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-20...