David Beffert

The part about documentaries can’t be true though. If they say they are landing on Omaha Beach in a documentary about D-Day there’s no way even a very dim bulb messes that up in context.

The Sunday night MLS wrap-up is back next week – and every week thereafter for a long, long time.

For the first time in 15 years it won't be on MLSsoccer. Make sure you subscribe to TacticsFreeZone.com.

The Kicker Monday headline is “Born to be a boss.”
“Nico Schlotterbeck steps forward with BVB. We tell the exciting story of a loud leader.”

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Love this. #BAONPDX

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New Portland rule for bathrooms means single stalls will be one for all The Portland City Council voted Wednesday to join cities such as Seattle and Washington, D.C. in requiring gender-neutral signs on single-occupancy bathrooms.

It’s good they are doing the obvious thing here. Labeling single stall bathrooms with a specific gender is staggeringly inefficient for everyone.

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Clubs prioritising young players in the market are wasting their money and time unless they’re built to actually develop those players.

It’s not just mins - it’s culture, opportunity, specialisation in certain areas. It’s why some clubs buy prospects who stall and others actually advance careers.

I’ve listened to both of the preview pods and the DC United one is just riveting. Definitely worth a listen.

If I thought I were a deserved winner (with a massive 0.06 more xG), I would simply make my penalties and win the thing

Coachella valley invitational matchday graphic with thorns and angel city logos. Tune in info: Feb. 15 at 1:00pm. Stream on YouTube and locally on Oregon Fox 12 Plus

it’s finally here! preseason matchday in Palm Springs 🌴

🆚 Angel City
⏰ 1:00pm PT
📍 Coachella Valley Invitational
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📺 Watch on Fox 12 Plus

But war is pain, and hate is woe.

Bonfire.
Prost!
Tomorrow.
Noon.
#BAONPDX

Your explanation of chivalry in a medieval context is just as valid here

Disappointing from a Thorns manager search POV

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A second half barrage with a Pipe Mora brace tops Chicago to finish preseason.

“I look at attitude, the competition, performances and Gage Guerra is ready to play.”

Report with highlights, analysis, quotes (Neville, Berhalter) plus a transfer update. #RCTID
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue
DCL has eight goals in a line
Plus another two

Just stationing 5 players at the midfield stripe, forcing SJ to take attackers out of the box and defend against a potential counter.

Done it three times now and unfortunately all 3 corners have been shit – hasn't generated an attack on either end, and the service was nowhere near Freese.

Soccerwise’s preview drop today was the official starting gun

I still have my concerns, but winning your final preseason game at the death is a pretty good way to take some momentum into the regular season. #RCTID

This is the only Olympic medals table we care about @mattdoyle.bsky.social @joeclowery.bsky.social @benbaer.bsky.social

The Prognostication Power Rankings — American Soccer Analysis By Paul Harvey Since 2019, MLS has consistently had a panel of columnists, presenters, and other talent predict how the conference standings will end up at the close of the season. These prognostica...

Every year the MLS punditerati are asked to pick their MLS standings, every year they get smoked. @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc decided to look into who is the best prognosticator, and who deserves the hatemail.

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A Joao Ortiz ball over the top is collected by Antony, whose breakaway effort is snuffed by Brady BUT FELIPE MORA IS THERE TO SMASH HOME THE FOLLOWUP AND THE TIMBERS HAVE A 3-2 LEAD IN THE 74TH MINUTE #RCTID

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Gage Guerra goal! Break out season coming?

#RCTID

Antony! A lung-busting run onto a Guerra flick creates a golden chance that gets slotted past Chris Brady. 1-1. #RCTID

Antony goal. LFG! #RCTID

Talking with Timbers owner Merritt Paulson at Coachella - the Timbers are pushing to have two new player additions in the coming days. #RCTID

Is Gegenpressing Dying - or Simply Evolving? How modern football has refined pressing into a smarter, more selective weapon.

Great piece about how Gegenpressing is being reformed and reconceptualized due to "fixture congestion, player welfare concerns, and tactical sophistication." Even the Red Bull teams have moved away from the old version.

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Kelsy isn't going to get service if every play is manufactured towards getting the ball wide right for Brandon Bye crosses. Swap the wingers so Antony and Lassiter can cross the ball with their dominant feet. #RCTID