The R90+ Development Program became one of the clearest signs of U.S. Soccer’s wider structural reset in September 2026. Launched on September 9, 2026, the 24-month referee pathway was designed to identify and support high-potential match officials who may progress … Read more
MLS NEXT Pro has become one of the clearest reference points for judging how Major League Soccer clubs develop players between the academy level and the first team. Launched in 2022, the league was designed to connect MLS NEXT youth … Read more
The Brais Méndez Columbus Crew move gave the club a proven Spanish midfielder with UEFA Champions League experience, recent cup-winning pedigree, and an immediate Designated Player role. Columbus officially acquired Méndez from Real Sociedad on July 2, 2026, with the … Read more
Cavan Sullivan has reached the point where his age is becoming less relevant than his production. The Philadelphia Union midfielder turned 16 in September 2025, yet he is already producing at a level that has forced Major League Soccer, U.S. … Read more
The 2026 Leagues Cup ended with a result that Major League Soccer had spent the previous three editions trying to prevent: complete Liga MX control of the tournament’s decisive stages. All four MLS clubs that reached the quarterfinals were eliminated … Read more
MLS Player Movements became a major tactical story before and immediately after the 2026 Secondary Transfer Window closed on September 2, 2026. The extended registration period gave clubs more time to address weak positions, rebalance depth charts and decide whether … Read more
The Cristian González Transfer claim linking the player to AFC Bournemouth was not supported by credible reporting as of September 4, 2026. The available research record points instead to a likely case of mistaken identity, name overlap, or confusion with … Read more
Tobin Heath Retirement became official on July 10, 2025, when the former United States Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns FC forward announced the end of her professional playing career at age 37. For Portland, the announcement carried a specific … Read more
The Dejan Joveljić transfer to Seattle Sounders FC became official on August 25, 2026, when Seattle acquired the Serbian forward from Sporting Kansas City in a cash-for-player trade. The deal was valued at US$6 million, with Joveljić signing through June … Read more
Jack McGlynn’s move from Houston Dynamo FC to Stoke City on September 1, 2026, is more than another American player leaving Major League Soccer for England. The 23-year-old U.S. international is moving to the EFL Championship in a deal that … Read more