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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Submitted this as my MLS 22 Under 22 ballot - tough to remember another year with such a competitive top ten. A broader positional balance than 2025’s.

iPhone note, I’m not creative.

1. Cavan Sullivan, PHI
2. Adri Mehmeti, RBNY
3. Neil Pierre, PHI
4. Mbekezeli Mbokazi, CHI
5. Julian Hall, RBNY
6. Manu Duah, SD
7. Niko Tsakiris, SJ
8. Ronald Donkor, RBNY
9. Peyton Miller, NE
10. Mateo Silvetti, MIA
11. Justin Ellis, ORL
12. Frankie Westfield, PHI
13. Bruno Caicedo, VAN
14. Owen Wolff, SKC
15. Hennadii Synchuk, MTL
16. Reed Baker-Whiting, NSH
17. Brooklyn Raines, NE
18. Tate Johnson, VAN
19. Luighi, NYC
20. Taha Habroune, CLB
21. Van Parker, RSL
22. Mitja Ilenic, NYC

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There appears to be a special edition inflatable tube for tonight’s friendly.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mauricio Pochettino opens his availability on the eve of USA-Mexico by announcing that Tyler Adams has been named United States captain, assuming the role from Tim Ream. "I'm excited to help my teammates in any way possible in order to win, grow the federation, and take that next step."

Adams and Pochettino field questions in Phoenix

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The U.S. Soccer press pack strolling up to these mixed zones like

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Great day for the baseball, but another Twins-y game in the end.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's no wonder Como plays such inspired soccer with a home setting like this.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Orlando setting a new standard for exemplary behavior. Such generous guests.

Orlando scored three of their own goals and spotted two to hosting Atlanta.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Topps has announced that this 1/1 autographed Cavan Sullivan MLS debut patch card sold for $324,000, which is greater than the guaranteed compensation of 434 active MLS players.

A Topps Cavan Sullivan rookie debut card, autographed with his debut patch on it.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I'm not Doyle, I'm just a caveman, but looks like his end product has come along nicely compared to last year and he's more effective on his dribble. (cc @catabush.com / @americansocceranalysis.com)

Player radar by Cat Bush – Darius (Alisa) Randell, 2026

Player radar by Cat Bush – Darius (Alisa) Randell, 2025

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Stacked ballot for the players – a maximum of three inductees can be picked amongst Altidore, Bradley, Ertz, Krieger, Mewis, Onyewu, Rapinoe, and others. And up to two from the veterans ballot. Beckham, Mathis, Wagner stand out at a glance.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Great reporting here from Pablo. As for the potential format…

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Borderline farcical management of a top young prospect at this point. (@lesleyryder.bsky.social)

Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social • 11m
Inbox: Stars FC announce they've signed AS
Roma's Oihane Valdezate on a free transfer.
The Centerback is signed through the end of the season.
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Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social • 9m
This signing will continue to invite speculation on the Stars' plan for Elise Evans. The Stanford first team All-American has all of 7 minutes played for the Stars this season.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Part of the U20 WWC bronze medalists in 2024. An All-American in 2025. Seven minutes for the NWSL’s bottom side after 18 matches.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Meet your newest addiction: building those powerful, luminous green lines.

My first Centurion team (from the game's testing phase).

Choose your own goalkeeper, let's say Frei 2018
Valentin 2017 - Zawadzki 2025 - Bruno Wilson 2024 - DeLeon 2018
Medrán 2021 - Gressel 2023
Penilla 2019 - Barrios 2022
Drogba 2016 - Giovinco 2017

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

An atmosphere designed for soccer, an established grass pitch, AND a match of two halves rather than four quarters? In the best state in the nation? Lovely evening at Allianz Field for my first game of any kind since the World Cup (and a good matchup, to boot).

Players warming up before Minnesota hosts San Diego in an MLS match.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Champo won’t know what hit it.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Who needs in-house experts making projections when you can just peddle junk from prediction markets?

An MLS instagram post running polymarket odds for MLS cup. SKC, remarkably, at 2%.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Houston Dynamo are the smartest team in MLS.

Dynamo jersey with Dude Wipes as lower-back sponsor, per Sports Business Journal

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

2018: Deschamps 2022: Desrunnersup 2026: Desconsolationfinalist (respectfully)

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I actually enjoy watching Luis de la Fuente's Spain.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Made sure to sneak a camera into your oven just in case.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"The plan? Use dynamic pricing to mark up Argentina tickets, but make sure all their knockouts go 120' so fans leave feeling like they got bonus value"

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Flying home tomorrow after 40 nights on the road, 11 matches, and 6 cities! The honor of my career to cover this World Cup for @us.theguardian.com. Rest to come after the final - thank you for reading and listening along!

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The official lineups have confirmed a shocker: Belgium will kick off with Jérémy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne on the bench. Oh, and Folarin Balogun starts for the USA.

It's a cute graphic from Belgium, but a nightmare to read.
Right to left!
Courtois
Castagne - Ngoy - Mechele - De Cuyper
Raskin - Onana - Tielemans (c)
Lukebakio - De Ketelaere - Trossard

Same lineup for the USA as it played against Paraguay and B&H
Right-to-left
Freese
Freeman - Richards - Ream
Dest - Adams - Tillman - Robinson
McKennie - Pulisic
Balogun

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Both of these - pushed by the FIFA Media App - redirect to X, which feels about right.

Push notification

FIFA President's Statement
FIFA President Gianni Infantino

An in-app banner where Gianni Infantino is trying to sell you his lounge jazz record.

FIFA President statement
Regarding the decision of the
FIFA Disciplinary Committee
Read more
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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

His official headshot really is uncanny.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

What’s a guy to do when he’s suddenly eligible for tomorrow’s World Cup game? Begin in the center of the rondo.

Folarin Balogun and his USMNT teammates rondo as a gaggle of press watches on.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Vibes are immaculate, always shoot your shot kids. This has become the World Cup of worldies.

Outdoor watch party in Seattle and Cape Verde ain’t messing around

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Media tribune (outdoor press seating) has been such a breath of fresh air at this World Cup. Awesome atmosphere at ____'_ Stadium in Santa Clara. Full @us.theguardian.com squad here today alongside Alex and Pablo.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

If there was ever a game where bringing Cole Palmer off the bench would genuinely give England's opponent something to think about, it's the one where they left him at home.

the "me sowing/me reaping" meme, I'm sure Tuchel really misses Palmer rn

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Mauricio Pochettino rejected claims that the USMNT is favored to win. Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez disagreed. “Well, look, of course they are favorites. … we never had a problem with being an underdog. This word doesn’t mean anything to me. It’s important what happens on the pitch.”

Poch insists the usmnt is not the favorite tomorrow.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Hello from San Jose, where the USMNT is training ahead of tomorrow’s Ro32 date with Bosnia and Herzegovina. There’s been a helicopter looping around for 10-15 minutes now as we wait for players to come out. Anyone know if John Herdman has a pilot’s license?

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Watching Netherlands-Morocco at the World Cup

Oversimplified sketch with caption “mama Mia, that’s a lot of blood”

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Caught the Paraguay-Germany shootout after landing in San Jose. What a World Cup it's been.

Meeting the vamos kid from outside the San Jose airport, phone resting on luggage handle as a car drives by. Shot on a CampSnap.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

.@OptaJeff: 90+x’ - Every Round of 32 game in World Cup history has been settled by a stoppage-time winner. Blockbuster.

Some photo collage of Martinelli I pulled from the other site. This is all they can do over there anymore.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The very first round of 32 match in World Cup history, starring Relebohile Mofokeng and Liam Millar.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Fox LA viewers have seen enough: the United States has this World Cup in the bag.

A screenshot of Fox LA’s poll of the day, where 85% of viewers think the U.S. Is the favorite to win this World Cup.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Every criticism of hydration breaks is warranted and valid, but it’s creating gigs for local musicians, and I suppose that’s a noble if unintended consequence.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I’ve been blown away by @futi.live’s efficiency and sheer depth of data available during World Cup games. Already citing it in articles with regularity. A must-download if you’re following the tournament.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Now caffeinated, McKennie has joined the press pack ahead of training.

Weston McKennie focusing on a Max Arfsten interview

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Arrived at USMNT training in Irvine to a golf cart’s horn blaring behind me as Weston McKennie drove his teammates to the cold brew pop-up at the media hub. “It’s a drive-thru.”

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