Nashville's continuing evolution, NYCFC's catalyst & more from Matchday 3
Miami's expensive new star is fizzling, RSL's is shining & the 'Caps are just a level above
Matthew Doyle
Sargent arrives, the Fire break ground & more
Is "hopeful trepidation" a thing? That's how I feel about this signing
Home field advantage in MLS was never a mystery – but its sudden return is
For the past five years, home field advantage in MLS had been fraying. Suddenly, over the past two weeks, it's back – and bigger than ever
Power Rankings, 1-30 | Matchday 2
The top 8 stays the same, but there are shake-ups in the middle
#PlayYourKids hits new heights, Quakes get their star & more from Matchday 2
Set pieces proliferate and Concacaf Champions Cup takes its toll
West Offseason Grades: The rich get richer, the best get better (probably)
No reason to think the big dogs won't keep hunting
East Offseason Grades: I can finally give out some Fs
NYCFC, Montréal, Philly... c'mon guys. You play to win the game!
Power Rankings, 1-30 | Matchday 1
I thought this was an astute and probably accurate take from Sam, who is the lead data guy for US Soccer (and was responding to this tweet of mine): Not directly related to this game but I have a theory that if all pundits had to re-do preseason predictions after
LAFC send a message, Cincy shine without their star & more from Matchday 1
Here we are, the first Sunday column of the year. And yes, as promised, this is the first column/coverage of any sort that’s going behind the paywall here at the Tactics Free Zone. For those who missed it, here’s the content plan as originally announced just under
My final, official 2026 MLS standings predictions (and thank you!)
When you're holding my feet to the fire after the season, use these
Ranking all 30 MLS teams by tier for 2026
These are NOT the Power Rankings! They are way, way WAY MORE IMPORTANT!!!
Would you like to play a game? Rank all 30 new MLS kits
A fun new game for people who desperately need to touch grass