Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Yeah, and it's not like the "big 6" have more votes than everybody else. A driven movement to change the rules absolutely could've happened if challenging clubs wanted it to. The rules are favorable to the top clubs but the majority of the league voted for it 030
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026With McGlynn's transfer to stoke, a good time to revisit this video from last year. Think he'll do better than I was initially thinking in the Championship. He's not super physical, but he moves the ball so quick that he doesn't need to ride challenges youtu.be/xtgRcbdQ10k?...youtu.beIs Jack McGlynn the Next Great Midfielder?YouTube video by Backseat Soccer 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 30/08/2026That's just what happens when you base your opinion of a league on watching DC United week in week out 031
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I want him to succeed but this was the funniest "welcome to the prem kid" moment. Had a few okay passes so far otherwise 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Really interested to see where Jack McGlynn goes, if anywhere, considering his physical profile at 23 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Feels like a move to raise his valuation but hopefully means he'll stick around to develop longer 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I like him a lot as an 8 but feel like they've gotta figure out what's going on out of possession. Seems like he's having to jump far distances from in possession to out and looks confused as to who he needs to mark. At least in the game against San Diego 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Every transfer just makes the schedule change look better 0100
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026As Crystal Palace kick off (without Gozo in the squad) I try to take an objective look at how Palace might end up using him youtu.be/v5F_o_VMEd0?...youtu.beIs Zavier Gozo Ready for the Premier League?YouTube video by Backseat Soccer 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Bradley has done a great job and for any other team I'd say this is a great platform to build off of. Trouble is nothing about RB's history or current messaging gives faith that they will actually build on this. Great article, just disagree with RB's view that this will be successful long term 000
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonJohn Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 20/08/2026Now the object is to accumulate cones. Four cones wins. But in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization 411213
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonTutul Rahman @tutul.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I kinda love this. Vets that are above MLS starter level like Wagner, Blake and McKenzie provide the structure needed to let the youth thrive. They're set up to make a run for the Sprint Cup before Cavan leaves. Fwiw, I think RBNY have the same window, but need the same level of vets in back. 4472
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Exactly what the Union should be doing. Getting strong prime/older age pillars for youth to thrive around 000
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonJon Mackenzie @jonmackenzie.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Finally got around to making a Liverpool season preview video. Iraola is facing a control problem from two directions and how he solves these problems will impact the success of Liverpool's season. youtu.be/L5V_WAGTG-0youtu.beCan Liverpool get back to the top under Iraola? | Season PreviewYouTube video by The Athletic FC 0163
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Not many teams in MLS would spend so much after their record transfer flopped so spectacularly. Whatever their success rate is love to see this ambition from Atlanta 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I get the rotation but the extent was surprising. Assumed the recruitment for depth was to compete in all competitions. It makes sense to prioritize supporters shield but expected at least a couple usual starters for leagues cup 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026This is an absolutely insane finish for a ball whipped in like that 000
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonKyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Also wrote this one out in article form, for those who prefer to read! open.substack.com/pub/backseat...open.substack.comWhy Does Everybody Want Lucas Herrington?The 19 year old has shot to the front of people's minds with his MLS and World Cup performances, but is he ready for a step up? 111
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Honestly can't disagree with any of this. Want to put Berhalter higher but that's just cause I love the guy 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026It always interests me when a player who isn't creative is so highly rated, because being safe in possession doesn't really show up all that positively in the stats but it's so important! 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Also wrote this one out in article form, for those who prefer to read! open.substack.com/pub/backseat...open.substack.comWhy Does Everybody Want Lucas Herrington?The 19 year old has shot to the front of people's minds with his MLS and World Cup performances, but is he ready for a step up? 111
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Newest video up on the channel now profiling Lucas Herrington! Great player, but might not be ready for a move just yet. Not that Colorado has any intention of letting him go youtu.be/uEIP-4NEVL0youtu.beYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world 110
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Such a shocking decision to me to get Gunn after that World Cup. He looked exactly how I expected him to 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026A mentality so stubborn it eventually ran pep ball out 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Only thing that could improve this is if you had a little bell you rang when you wanted to give analysis or something 020
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026They are! Just the fact that you were so thorough to have already addressed all of them is making it funny to me 020
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026It's kind of cracking me up reading the comments of people trying to downplay this with their variable of choice and the response from Tutul being "checked for that, same result" every time 1555
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026It genuinely just is the super league the money in it is absurd 001
Reposted by Kyle Robinsonshauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 20/07/2026is there a pulitzer for photo captions because if so @theguardian.com just won it 57139383713
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonNo Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 20/07/2026Okay, we're finished. Thanks for being along for the ride x 35851101
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonCeylan Stafford-Bloor @cstaffordbloor.bsky.social · 19/07/2026‘They’re made for each other, those two. Fascinated with power. And with themselves, too’ — three guesses as to who this German commentator’s been looking at just now 2288
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Hard to have any complaints with this! Only shout Id say is Pickford probably deserves to be in the top 3 keepers this tournament 000
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonTom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 18/07/2026hi my name is tom bogert and i would like to sincerely apologize for making fun of the third place game 1044219
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026This wasn't the only issue with Seattle last night but just one fun thing I noticed and very cool to have the data from @futi.live to back it up! 000
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Seattle's build up cbs were so close to each other they all ended up defending the same space and couldn't make any new passing angles to build out. Not sure if this is what they normally do and it works, but you can see they weren't able to get any progression from the center where the cbs sit 110
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026From SEA POR last night. Seattle was so narrow in their buildup which meant it was easier for Portland to defend, and their rest defense allowed acres of space for Portland to get into. Which is fine if you're good at defending crosses. Seattle wasn't last night. 100
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026VAR has also just fostered the expectation of perfection from referees, when their purpose is to keep the game flowing and safe. Most refereeing decisions are subjective and VAR doesn't make them any less subjective. 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026I think we are starting to see that with someone like Jack McGlynn who could've gone to a Serie B side and instead chose a higher paying important role in Houston 110
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026I think a huge missing piece is big clubs should be subsidizing it for the little development clubs when they poach a player. It changes the entire approach if instead of needing to charge families they can get hundreds of thousands in solidarity payments by producing one big talent 010
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonMichael Caley @michaelcaley.bsky.social · 09/07/2026this is why I wanted to write the article** I think it is obviously a majority opinion that Messi is the GOAT, but I think the degree and the clarity of this determination, and the effective consensus in analytics, is worth having written up in full www.expectinggoals.com/p/messi-rona... 58314
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Another Trump death touch for sure. I also think it was weird not to mitigate his weaknesses with other players. A few times Richards could have covered a sprint for a ball instead of Ream and just didn't. Poor planning 010
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026It's definitely up there with failing to establish any fight out of possession. Think we still could've won with a shit CB but it always ends up looking the most glaring issue 120
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonBen Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 07/07/2026This is what really hurt: they didn't even go down with any fight. It's fun to talk about how much more talented this team is than past USMNT World Cup squads, but the simple reality is they haven't shown a fraction of the heart or fight we've seen in the past. 1302
Kyle Robinson @backseatsoccer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Impressed with the USMNT's ability to break down a low block this WC but they clearly didn't have any answers when the other team didn't hand them possession. Disappointed but not too surprised. Get rid of pay to play and maybe we'll see some progress 000
Reposted by Kyle Robinsoncata @catabush.com · 06/07/2026i dont have much to contribute to The Discourse but I just wanted to say that I hate all of this. it's sucked out the excitement. ruined the vibes. destroyed any semblance of storyline. all my support will be behind la sele. vamos colombia 🇨🇴. 1261
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonJames Benge @jamesbenge.bsky.social · 05/07/2026A scandalous decision, FIFA placing its thumb on the scales of the tournament without even feeling compelled to offer a fig leaf of justification. Borderline red cards happen all the time and plenty of teams with more at stake than the USMNT have to just deal with it. 2433374
Reposted by Kyle RobinsonDavid Gass @empiregass.bsky.social · 05/07/2026This is the worst part. If you were going to re-litigate it and overturn the red great. But instead fifa just made up a fake get out of jail free card… which as a us soccer supporter I WILL TAKE 8666