Ben Wright

fantastic investment, tbh

2026 Primary Window GAM Release A glimpse into the (potential) futures of MLS teams

MLS released its latest GAM numbers again today, and we’re really seeing some interesting situations. Some teams are all in and there’s a new leader at the top of the GAM leaderboard.

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Opponent Insight: Nashville SC w/ Ben Wright The Loons are in Music City this weekend for their first clash with Nash(ville) in almost three years.

This weekend the Loons clash with Nash[ville] for the first time in almost three years. We spoke with @sixonefivesoccer.com 's @benwright.bsky.social about all the changes in the Music City since that drubbing.

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Nashville SC by @benwright.bsky.social – Nashville SC undefeated as Miami looms buff.ly/EVNhkTo

Current USMNT and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman joins Kickback 🚨

Zimmerman steps into the digital media space as the most decorated active American player to do it, adding podcast host to a résumé that already includes five MLS Best XI honors and 46 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team!

More than Messi’s friend: Javier Mascherano’s Inter Miami tactics continue to impress Plus: San Diego FC’s buildup, a rising striker, and a Renaissance painting.

For @backheeled.com – five standout moments from MLS this week, including:

🦩 Javier Mascherano's tactical tweak
🇵🇸 Wessam Abou Ali's well-rounded game
🔵 The 'Quakes might be for real
📸 Renaissance painting moment from @morgantencza.bsky.social

Geodis Park Lands Liverpool vs. Sunderland friendly in another statement moment for Nashville soccer The two English Premier League clubs will face off in Music City on July 25

Nashville is set for another major soccer moment this summer, with English Premier League clubs Liverpool and Sunderland set for a friendly match at Geodis Park.

“If [wealthy, powerful people] can get us to accept that the future’s already settled, AI is already here, the end is already here, then we will create that for them. My most daring idea is to refuse.” — @tressiemcphd.bsky.social

Really impressed with Javier Mascherano's formation switch on Sunday. Switching to an uber-aggressive, fluid and lopsided back three allowed them to get an extra body in attack and exploit the threat of width to force Orlando to open up centrally.

I've been really impressed with what I've seen from Wessam Abou Ali so far. He's super versatile, able to drop into midfield and link play as well as running on the back shoulder. Very Petar Musa-esque. Imo he's one of the 4-5 best No. 9s in MLS right now.

when is the power going to trickle down, matt?!?!

🤠 Time runs out for Torrent in Monterrey PLUS: Toluca, Tigres make statements; Pia Sundhage stands on a chair in the Conca-catch-up

Domenec Torrent was dismissed as Monterrey manager, but he had one more sparring session with Rayados reporters before getting his marching orders.

That plus:
😈 Toluca's statement
🇨🇷 The new boss in Costa Rica
🇭🇹 Pia's drinking song
➕ And more!

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#PlayYourKids hits new heights, Quakes get their star & more from Matchday 2

Including a canary in the coalmine giving a big, big warning about the Union's bad start to their Supporters' Shield defense.
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MLS Winners and Losers: Timo Werner shines, Phil Neville's odd gameplan & more A pair of Designated Players debuted and a bunch of other fun stuff happened this weekend. Hop in.

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

▫️ Timo Werner's impressive debut
▫️ A classic in Orlando
▫️ Phil Neville's questionable tactical choices
▫️ ...and much more!

@joeclowery.bsky.social, @benwright.bsky.social & @aclausen90.bsky.social dive into the standout stories from around MLS ⤵️

Manu Duah is unreal.

Messi scores a golazo and then asks an Orlando coach if he wants his autograph.

Incredible rivalry. Elite trash talking. Inject this into my veins.

is that like the corporate version of tar and feathered?

Call him Joestradamus, he doesn’t miss.

@joeclowery.bsky.social

they look like the people who follow me into the elevator at work trying to give me their demo CDs

the most efficient way to immediately ensure everyone knows you're not from nashville is by wearing a cowboy hat.

genuinely the lone bright spot from this game

brb, need to find my sunglasses to watch mls

makes you think 🤔

A pretty meh half so far for Nashville. Mukhtar is getting into some dangerous spots, but is struggling without Surridge to play off of. I'd like to see Pacius come on soon and give them more of a focal point in the penalty area for Mukhtar and Espinoza to play off of.

Full, 17-pass build-up from the Quakes on Bouda's goal. Including an outrageous switch from Niko Tsakiris to start it off – spreading Atlanta out – and a textbook final ball from Timo Werner.

including the word “defending” at all here is generous

can latte lath play goalkeeper?

Sam Surridge misses out through illness. Huge loss for Nashville, but mitigated somewhat by the form of Warren Madrigal.

Matt Corcoran makes his first start of the season against his old club.

Adri Mehmeti is gonna get a #USMNT callup before Cavan Sullivan