A solution to the MLS and U.S. Open Cup situation, and other thoughts on the debacle

It seems unthinkable that the U.S.'s top soccer league won't participate in its long-running tournament — but maybe the NBA's got an answer.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025

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The Backpass: Reviewing Austin FC's January 2025

The new year started with some new impact signings and ended with a bold take on preseason.

By Phil West

Feb 5, 2025

Osman Bukari scored a late goal to offset a Gabriel Pec opener. Remember, preseason is a liar.

By Phil West

Feb 2, 2025

Data can tell us a lot about soccer. I spent two days with some of the people uncovering new insights.