Jeff Carlisle

No prob. Honor was due!

Damn. This cuts deep.

Now it's closing time, the music's fading out
Last call for drinks, I'll have another stout
— Tom Waits

Doghouse.

Buyer beware: The gamble MLS clubs make with designated players The opening of the transfer window on Thursday offers a reminder that signing a big-name player simply won't cut it in MLS these days.

The opening of the transfer window today is a reminder that when it comes to Designated Players, there is more to choosing wisely than just a player's reputation. #MLS

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Don Garber says the #MLS Cup final will be Dec. 6. I'd like to personally thank the commissioner for not scheduling the match on my wedding anniversary.

Chicharito fined amid backlash over sexist remarks Chivas striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has been fined following an investigation by Mexico's federation into sexist remarks he made online.

Chicharito given fine amid backlash over sexist comments made online

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The NWSLPA stands with Jess Carter.

There is no place for racist abuse in our sport.

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Richards is delivering on his immense potential for the USMNT, Palace Chris Richards has long been expected to be a pillar of the USMNT's 2026 World Cup, but only now is he delivering on that promise.

For all the talk about which #usmnt players helped themselves at the #GoldCup, one stood out from all of the rest; defender Chris Richards. With the World Cup less than a year away, he’s cemented himself in the U.S. starting lineup.

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USMNT to play Ecuador, Australia in Oct. friendlies The United States will play Venezuela and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.

Some decent opponents on tap for the October window… #usmnt

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In the stands with my son, the Club World Cup was as human as it could possibly be Unexpectedly cheap tickets gave my boy an overwhelming soccer experience, and me a jolt of faith in a flawed tournament

I took my 8-year-old son to his first professional soccer game... at the Club World Cup. It was too much of everything.

But we found a moment of humanity in amid the artifice and the avarice.

Column @theguardian.com

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What the Gold Cup revealed about the USMNT's World Cup hopes The summer got off to a rocky start for the U.S. men's national team, but by the end of the Gold Cup, Mauricio Pochettino's foundations had taken shape.

Is a runner-up finish a successful Gold Cup? Which player best bolstered his claim for a World Cup place? How did Poch do?

Dove into these USMNT questions and more alongside @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social

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Sources: Rapids' Cannon wins Boavista appeal Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon has won his appeal against former club Boavista in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, sources told ESPN.

Reggie Cannon to ESPN about winning his appeal to CAS over his contract dispute with Boavista. "It's an amazing feeling. It just feels like a big wave of relief that this is officially done and dusted, and I can definitely, finally move on."

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USMNT's real test from here will be learning from Gold Cup final loss to Mexico There were plenty of difficult lessons for the USMNT in the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico on Sunday. How Mauricio Pochettino & Co. respond will be telling.

Tim Ream about the young #usmnt players: “They're no longer inexperienced. They’ve now experienced something, and they have to use that. They have to learn from it and understand what it takes to get a game over the line and they will."

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FT: #usmnt 1-2 El Tri. Tough pill to swallow at the end for this group, especially w/the handball on Mexico that went uncalled. Night was filled w/lessons. The question going forward is: Can these young players learn from them & use them to motivate in the right way? We'll begin to find out in Sept.

Goal El Tri. From a set piece, double header with Alvarez getting on the end of it. Waived off at first for offside but VAR confirms. 2-1 now to Mexico and the U.S. with a big mountain to climb. #usmnt

HT: #usmnt 1-1 El Tri. Mexico dominated possession as expected, but the U.S. had their chances, including a flurry late that saw Malagon save Freeman's header with his head, and then Luna shoot over in the same sequence. US has been fairly organized but have go to get more spells of possession.

Goal El Tri. Raul Jimenez turns quickly on Ream and hits a rocket past Freese. 1-1 now. #usmnt

Goal #usmnt! Berhalter with the gorgeous set piece delivery and Richards heads it home. #usmnt

Anthem time. #usmnt

We have the pyro. Let the party begin. #usmnt #GoldCup

Once more, with feeling. Same starting XI as the last two games. Not Dressed: Brady, Cardoso, Wright. #usmnt

INBOX: CONCACAF announces that tonight’s #GoldCup final is a sellout with over 70,000 tickets distributed. #usmnt

Given Diego Luna’s impressive performances at the #GoldCup, thought it worth reposting this piece about Luna’s journey to the #usmnt.

Poch: U.S. needs 'pressure' of final before '26 WC USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.

Pochettino: USMNT needs Gold Cup final 'pressure' for World Cup

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Luna on US/Mexico games growing up: “Yeah, there were family gatherings where we'd come together to watch Mexico vs. USA. Half the family would be rooting for Mexico, half the family would be for USA. There'd be of course little comments, little beef going on…Overall it was a really cool moment."

Chris Richards: "I think you've seen that we kind like the fight, so I think that's something that maybe has been missing from the national team over the last few camps, few months, few years...I think if teams want to bring it to us, then they have something else coming for ‘em.” #usmnt

“This is my fourth Gold Cup. I’ve not won one yet…I’m excited that we have the opportunity to play on a final.” #usmnt

Diego Luna: “We’re guys that are growing and guys that are fighting for spots, trying to showcase ourselves. I think tomorrow is a great moment to be on the big stage and really put a performance out there.” #usmnt

Freese on how to cope with what will be a hostile crowd tomorrow. “Embrace the noise.” #usmnt #GoldCup