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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
They should add a draft genius trophy for having a huge very impressive brain Cien Goles · Hard · 4-4-2 ⚽ 57 goals scored 📊 7th Place 🎯 Draft efficiency: 100% (Grade: A) ciengoles.americansocceranalysis.com #CienGoles #WGCF
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Cien Goles
Cien Goles — Can you score 100 goals and win the league?
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Free Newsletter: Does anyone have any POWER here??? Let's RANK the teams and found out!! tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/mls-power-ra...
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MLS Power Rankings, 1-30 | Matchday 27
The top five are locked in, but everybody after that? Questionable at best, as nobody's making a real case to climb.
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
RBNY shift to pragmatism, Charlotte go on the attack & more | Matchday 27 Including an Inter Miami team that is just bleh right now. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/rbny-shift-t...
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
second note: Just flagging in case it is a bug - draft efficiency on the chart shows "Draft Efficiency C 87% optimal xGF," but when clicking share to bluesky it shows "73% (Grade:D)" Cien Goles · Hard · 3-5-2 ⚽ 47 goals scored 📊 8th Place 🎯 Draft efficiency: 73% (Grade: D)
screengrab showing my really good team that I drafted
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
lovin' it, very fun! thanks for making quick note for you that on dark mode the team font color is hard to read in the playoffs
ciengoles (from the minds of American Soccer Analysis) screengrab showing the font is too dark when viewed on dark mode for the team names in the playoff chart
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
22 Under 22 Tiers: Sorting the best crop of young players in MLS history. That includes two truly world class prospects coming out of the league's academies at the same time. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/22-under-22-...
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
google sheet can be viewed here:
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Matt's POWER RANKINGS | TacticsFreeZone
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The POWER RANKINGS FORM GUIDE has been updated. A few FUN FACTS: - This POWER RANKING (MD 18) had the highest POWER SHIFT (108 places of POWER) since MD 1 (133 places of POWER) - highest STL POWER in the TFZ era by 6 spots (11th, MD4 2025) - lowest SEA POWER since MD7 2025, also 15th
Screengrab of a google sheet table for the 2026 POWER RAN KINGS FORM GUIDE. 

The sheet is tracking Matt Doyle's MLS POWER RANKINGS on TACTICS FREE ZONE .comScreengrab of a google sheet table for the 2026 POWER RAN KINGS FORM GUIDE showing POWER SHIFT (measures change in POWER RANK from post to post)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I have an idea for a membership tier it is called "horrible miserable vapid freaks" and to join it just give me $50k it is very cool
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It has come to my attention that NYCFC has a "Gatsby Club" membership tier, and I weep
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Coaching changes spark turnarounds for Philly, Portland & the Crew | Matchday 18 Lots of stuff to talk through, but one of the big ones is that Cavan Sullivan seems to have found a different gear on the ball... tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/coaching-cha...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Transfer Window Guide: Each Western Conference team's status & needs I expect disappointment from LA, a tipping-point has been reached in Seattle, and Seb Berhalter may have played his last MLS game... tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/transfer-win...
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Transfer Window Guide: Each Western Conference team's status & needs
Another season of disappointment in LA, a tipping-point reached in Seattle, and Seb Berhalter about to cross the pond?
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
And here's another plea to donate to @tutul.bsky.social's fundraise for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Help get these kids access to soccer gear! bgcagifts.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWERB...
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Tutul's Soccer Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs is raising funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of America
With the world's game arriving in the US, join me in providing more access to the beautiful game for kids across the country. My goal is to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs to give access to soccer ...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The numbers are in, and by virtually every metric, MLS was the sixth-best league at this World Cup – even if you remove Messi's appearances and minutes. Huge, measurable progress. Not bad! a guest-post from the great @tutul.bsky.social tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/the-final-nu...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Transfer Window Guide: Each Eastern Conference team's status & needs Including an Atlanta team stuck in hell, a Crew side caught between strategies & an NYCFC ownership group that needs to get serious. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/transfer-win...
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Transfer Window Guide: Each Eastern Conference team's status & needs
The window's been open for a week and a number of teams have been cooking already. Some others, though...
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
AppleTV/MLS have got to sort out this ghost in the shell high frequency tone hanging out in their audio feed. Feel like these little issues happen way too often, and it's roasting my sensitive non human-boomer hearing "enhance dialog more" option cleans it up, but also dampens stadium sounds
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Pay-to-play, MLS academies and the growth of the US player pipeline: Have we reached a tipping point? a guest post from @pragidealist.bsky.social, who you should give a follow. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/pay-to-play-...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Armchair Analyst: Wishcasting one *realistic* World Cup signing for each MLS team Pulisic to NYCFC? Salah to Sporting KC? What are the Galaxy up to? The Crew? And about that Sounders press conference... tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/wishcasting-...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Armchair Analyst: With 24 hours to go, it's time to talk tactics, a chance to make history, and the chance to get a little bit of revenge. USMNT vs. Belgium. Again. With history on the line, and that big orange bastard overshadowing everything. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/tactical-pre...
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
sort of a mouthful but the delivery was... iconic
A screencap with quote from Star Wars. It is the scene in Episode III where Palpatine is talking to Anakin Skywalker about the power of the Dark Side... and really chewing the scenery.
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It's World Cup Day for the #USMNT! That means I've got a tactical preview for you that's... really not about tactics. It's about arriving first to the scrum. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/tactical-pre...
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Tactical Preview: USMNT have to bring the fight to Paraguay
The US have evolved on a tactical level, but do they have the requisite fight to impose themselves at the World Cup?
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
it's only day 2 and already mourning the last "good morning soccer friends" of this world cup if you haven't already, make these part of your day for the tournament's duration
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
You can watch Telemundo for free, btw
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I'm going to explode if we continue at this rate of mid-action close-ups I'm going to combust into a billion pieces of fabric and splinters
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
finally, the chicago fire world cup game that was promised
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
First Touch/Soccerwise started with a banger, incoming generational run these daily shows are going to be a delight through the world cup (this is the place to get your fix and to send your group chats for their fix)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
that's a confirmed, repeat, confirmed for calen carr signature
Calen Carr #3 signature
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Three Things: Breaking down the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/three-things...
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Three Things: Breaking down the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal
The US made mistakes, but it's easy to feel optimism after a cohesive & relentless all-around performance
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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Doyle and Gass will be Live on YouTube following USA vs Senegal with a postgame review stream! Stream begins at 5:30 pm ET! Come tune in!
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The lack of input delay is important for speedrunning purposes during the water breaks
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Matt drops not *1* not *2* but *3* best XI's in his column and you probably aren't on any of them
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2026 Half-Season Awards! MVP, Young Player of the Year, Best XIs & more
In place of the usual Sunday night column, let's put a bow on the MLS apertura and start getting ready for the World Cup
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
some will say we should start saying "of-the-Season" instead, just you wait, they'll start saying it
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Coach of the Year - Bruce Arena (SJ)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
these are individuals NOT operating within a 'calendar year' nominative structure, who are instead capable of living outside it
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Comeback Player of the Year - Kelvin Yeboah (MIN)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
some will no doubt argue "of-the-Year" is just meaning the previous 365 days
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Gass Theorem Player of the Year - Marcus Ingvartsen (SD)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
so the awards will have to be "of-the-YearS" plural
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Newcomer of the Year - Guilherme (HOU)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
things are going to be different since mls seasons will occur over two years instead of one
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Young Player of the Year - Zavier Gozo (RSL)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
*is* going to face not *are* whatever anyways the point is that now,
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Defensive Midfielder of the Year - Adri Mehmeti (NYRB)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
reevaluation in the coming months as we come to terms with the schedule shift
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Fullback of the Year - Édier Ocampo (VAN)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
our entire "of-the-Year" structure for awards are going to face a serious
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Goalkeeper of the Year - Matt Turner (NE)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
some of you may be angry that he's given out "of-the-Year" awards for a half-season but
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: Defender of the Year - Jeisson Palacios (NSH)
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Matt awarded some awards and what better way to celebrate than with some graphics
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle's 2026 Half-Season Awards: MVP - Preston. Fucking. Judd. (SJ)
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Armchair Analyst: Berhalter's optimism, Bradley's pragmatism, Turner's excellence & more | Matchday 12 Including a hit from the best ball-striker in US history & a coach unexpectedly calling out his players' egos. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/berhalters-o...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I'm going to write to my (deeply shitty) congressman today for patients like Mike who need the government to keep funding the kind of medical research that saves lives. Take 5 minutes of your day and do the same. www.house.gov/representati...
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Find Your Representative | house.gov
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Armchair Analyst: RSL's collective step forward, the Fire get a lesson & more Including a Crew team still struggling in their own box, an Austin side finding attacking answers & a St. Louis team definitely not. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/rsls-collect...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
was just thinking about this from the old place
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I really want every Whitecaps fan & every MLS fan to read this one. And remember that this is all going to be dirty, dirty business. www.thedisrespected.com/the-mls-ponz...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
And god, this is so good from @wesburdine.bsky.social. Read every word. bsky.app/profile/wesb...
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Really incredible call to action from a 'Caps fan on r/MLS. MLS fans everywhere should understand this isn't *just* about Vancouver! Read it. It's brilliant. www.reddit.com/r/MLS/commen...
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From the MLS community on Reddit: An open letter to all supporters
Explore this post and more from the MLS community
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Save the Caps. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/save-the-caps/
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Ottoman, Armchair Analyst's @doylesteponme.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Absolute cringemaxxing
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