Tom Bogert
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Columbus Crew part ways with head coach Caleb Porter
The Columbus Crew have parted ways with head coach Caleb Porter, the club announced Monday. Columbus were eliminated from Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs contention with a 2-1 loss at Orlando City SC on Sunday. Porter had one year left on his contract. He joined Columbus ahead of the 2019 → Read More
LAFC are building a juggernaut, Cincinnati are the real deal & more from Week 16
With the 2022 MLS season nearing its halfway mark, and the Secondary Transfer Window opening soon, ‘tis the season of change. In that spirit, the powers that be at MLSsoccer dot com subbed me in for Matt Doyle to wrap up the weekend. Just needed some fresh legs (and a → Read More
"It's surreal": Before Arsenal move, Matt Turner gets New England Revolution send-off
Six years ago, Matt Turner turned up for a preseason trial with the New England Revolution. The unheralded, undrafted and unknown goalkeeper from Fairfield University was given a chance to win a roster spot. → Read More
Jackpot hit? Most influential signings from MLS’s Primary Transfer Window
There are, perhaps, too many names below. But 28 teams are a lot of teams. And all of those teams made a lot of moves this offseason. At about the one-third mark of the 2022 MLS season, here are the most impactful additions so far. → Read More
The biggest moves of the 2022 MLS Primary Transfer Window deadline
The MLS Primary Transfer Window always slows as different seasonal milestones are hit, from preseason to opening day to the turn to April. But it accelerates on the deadline day, and Wednesday's final day of the 2022 window was no different. → Read More
Matias Almeyda era ends: What's next for the San Jose Earthquakes?
There were some highs, there were some fun moments and there was always chaos, but particularly lately, a divorce between the San Jose Earthquakes and head coach Matias Almeyda seemed inevitable. → Read More
State of USMNT No. 9 options: Who could Gregg Berhalter select for World Cup qualifiers?
The US men's national team's starting center forward role has been a constant narrative throughout World Cup qualifying. Honestly, perhaps dating back to when Jozy Altidore was the unquestioned starter at the position. → Read More
2022 offseason transfer grades for all 28 MLS clubs
There are entirely too many words below for much of an intro here. Plus, you get the bit. It’s offseason grades! Straightforward! Context and overview info from Tom Bogert, then grades and analysis from Matt Doyle. → Read More
What's next for Houston Dynamo FC after adding Ferreira, Zeca?
It's a winter of change for Houston Dynamo FC, undergoing a complete organizational shift in pursuit of an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs return. → Read More
USMNT winter window retrospective: World Cup Qualifying stock check, depth chart & more
Such is the pressure and constant analysis of World Cup qualifying, with the failure of the 2018 cycle still firmly in the rearview, damn near each and every window for the US men's national team has prompted quite the anxiety-riddled thrill ride. The lows have been low, stoked by fears → Read More
"We’re not done yet": Where the Colorado Rapids offseason roster build stands for 2022
It's been an active winter for last year's top Western Conference team. → Read More
5 MLS teams primed to have a huge offseason
The MLS offseason is in full swing. Players are being transferred, traded and signed. Rumors, both fake and true, are being lobbed from all angles. Silly season is a year-round business, but this is when it takes center stage. → Read More
Three big questions following Colorado Rapids' 2021 season
An MLS Cup champion has been crowned, the 2021 season is officially over and focus shifts to 2022 for all 28 (!) clubs as Charlotte FC also enters MLS. Here, we'll cover three questions for every team as the offseason begins in earnest. With clubs already announcing their roster decisions, → Read More
Three big questions following Sporting Kansas City's 2021 season
An MLS Cup champion has been crowned, the 2021 season is officially over and focus shifts to 2022 for all 28 (!) clubs as Charlotte FC also enters MLS. Here, we'll cover three questions for every team as the offseason begins in earnest. With clubs already announcing their roster decisions, → Read More
Three big questions following Atlanta United's 2021 season
The 2021 MLS regular season has long been over and the unforgiving nature of single-elimination playoffs has sent more and more clubs officially to the offseason, joining 13 clubs that missed the playoffs. Here, we'll cover three questions for every team as the offseason begins in earnest. With most clubs → Read More
Columbus Crew, Lucas Zelarayan agree to contract extension through 2024
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Columbus Crew and star midfielder Lucas Zelarayan have agreed to a contract extension through the 2024 season, the club announced Thursday. The deal includes a team option for 2025. Zelarayan, 29, joined the Crew ahead of the 2020 campaign from Liga MX's Tigres UANL as their → Read More
Andiamo! Vancouver Whitecaps drop interim tag, name Vanni Sartini head coach
Vancouver Whitecaps FC have named Vanni Sartini as head coach, the club announced Tuesday. Sartini signed a contract through the 2023 season. Sartini was Vancouver's interim head coach for the second half of 2021, leading the club to a 7W-2L-5D record, second-best in the Western Conference over that timeframe. That → Read More
"Anything is possible": Damir Kreilach, Albert Rusnak tandem lead RSL into playoffs
In 2021, Real Salt Lake were a lot of things. One thing they were not? Boring. → Read More
Nashville SC foundation could pose serious Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs challenge
Nashville SC are familiar with being outside of the limelight. Relatively speaking, at the very least. And they don’t mind it all that much. → Read More
Can Carlos Vela's return propel LAFC over the playoff line?
LAFC are running out of time to get above the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line, but superstar forward Carlos Vela is almost back to help the cause. Head coach Bob Bradley was pleased to announce that Vela and midfielder Eduard Atuesta have returned to light training over October's international break, → Read More