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MATT DOYLE STAN ||| Here so Matthew Doyle can put his feet up ||| Lineup Graphic Lorax ||| Working to eradicate list graphics ||| Fighting to end the Mid-Action Close-Up #NoMoreMACU

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Matt is still out collecting power and before he gets back I have to post this week 27 Power Rankings and record the kazoo covers

04.08.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately not just an Apple problem! Or recent problem. And maybe an Apple MLS style guide will give the possibility of ending it. (Or that was the hope, anyway)

27.07.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Alright, this is the week I really dig in making a video essay on the Mid-Action Close-Up (derogatory). This announcement is to make me embarrassed if I don't finish it, it's going to be really good

27.07.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You're telling me they added super strikes to goalie warz?

hell yeah

23.07.2025 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two Power Rankings graphics in less than 24 hours? oh boy what a treat that seems almost impossible

22.07.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia's flaw, what's keeping Orlando out of the top tier & more from Matchday 26

Including a Cincy side getting a major contribution from Luca Orellano, but still in search of cohesion & balance.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/philade...

20.07.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Continuing our celebration of the American soccer community with our First Touch Testimonial series, featuring the standard bearer of American soccer analysis, @mattdoyle.bsky.social !

Forza Italia 1990!

17.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

bsky.app/profile/t-ed...

17.07.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

oh no now I've made it a habit to post LAST WEEK's power rankings graphic this week, everyone HATES it

21.07.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Armchair Analyst: Inter Miami's foundation, Columbus Crew's comeback & more from Matchday 24

Including a Philly team that made a statement and a Timbers team in need of some direction.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/inter-m...

14.07.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4

One thing I'm willing to say definitively is that LAFC are better than PSG.

13.07.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

One thing I'm willing to say definitively is that the Seattle Sounders are better than Real Madrid.

09.07.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 258    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 11

many* are saying one can't post LAST WEEK's Power Rankings graphic this week as one missed the timing. life is about all about timing. sometimes we make our own timing

this one's arriving derci

*inventing guys

14.07.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have I mentioned in Issue 78 there's a flashback where VOLAR is guided by a small messenger pigeon to a Nazi fortress (which he destroys). This is mirrored in the present where VOLAR and a Five-Story Tall Pigeon Kaiju fight corrupt mayor Paulice Tate and his fascist cronies

08.07.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Halftime reading during the Gold Cup final: NYCFC's tactical solutions, Miami's Shield chase is back on, MNUFC's long throws & more from Matchday 22.

Including a Philly team still looking for that extra gear the other contenders have.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/nycfc-s...

06.07.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

WITNESS MATT's power rankings

01.07.2025 06:30 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nashville's progression, Minnesota's shortcomings, Portland's sudden set-piece issues & more from Matchday 21

Including yet another statement performance from Cristian Roldan.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/nashvil...

30.06.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

no kings only POWER RANKINGS

17.06.2025 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Armchair Analyst: Gold Cup? Club World Cup? It don't matter, MLS never stops!

Here's our full matchday 19 rundown, with a new Shield leader, the same old Atlanta & everything else there was to see.

Including an Austin team finding its way...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/philade...

16.06.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It has come to my attention that the Whitecaps @whitecapsfc.com have started posting horrible number sorted list lineup graphics since their loss to Cruz Azul. The team is down 7,000-0 right now. Before we panic maybe the regular graphics team have been fighting for their lives on the toilet

14.06.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only Power Vancouver were concerned about was a powerful flush

10.06.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's officially the midway point of the MLS season! So instead of the usual Sunday night column, I've got:

- mid-season awards
- tactical trends to watch
- best coaching adjustments

Don't stay up too late reading!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-mid...

09.06.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3

Powering up, slaying

03.06.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BJ Callaghan's painting a pretty picture in Nashville, St. Louis finally played without fear, a Messi masterpiece in Miami & more from Matchday 17.

Including Minnesota United finally getting a win in Seattle.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/nashvil...

02.06.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

At least the POWER is RANKED!

27.05.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sounders flirting with an injury crisis, Austin flipping the script, Vancouver building bad habits before the biggest game in club history, and everything else from Matchday 15.

Including big Pat Agyemang getting out of his slump in time for the Gold Cup.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/charlot...

26.05.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

twice as much power but still only one graphic
what gives

20.05.2025 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

feeling powerful and/or rebellious

13.05.2025 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicago Fire's breakthrough, Philadelphia Union's evolution & more from Matchday 12

Including a banger of a Sunday Night Soccer finale between the 'Caps and LAFC.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/chicago...

12.05.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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A third of the MLS season is in the books and we're approach "you are what your record says you are" territory. So now's a good time to look back and revisit my Preseason Tiers piece to see what's changed.

Had to make a few adjustments!
www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-tie...

07.05.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

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