Tutul Rahman
@tutul.bsky.social
Soccer. Politics. All views are my own.
I feel like the Seattle kicker should win MVP
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
I feel like the Seattle kicker should win MVP
I need a documentary of how they did this asap. It was unreal levels of difficulty
The staging and production of this show is bananas. They literally have 7 minutes to get it all out and start.
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I need a documentary of how they did this asap. It was unreal levels of difficulty
The staging and production of this show is bananas. They literally have 7 minutes to get it all out and start.
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The staging and production of this show is bananas. They literally have 7 minutes to get it all out and start.
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I always wondered what it would look like if Steve Cherundolo and Gerhard Struber teams met in the Super Bowl.
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I always wondered what it would look like if Steve Cherundolo and Gerhard Struber teams met in the Super Bowl.
Carmona was one of the five worst players in the league last year while holding a hefty salary cap hit.
RBNY getting JMR for him ... while MTL pays for part of JMR's salary, is a major coup for RBNY
RBNY getting JMR for him ... while MTL pays for part of JMR's salary, is a major coup for RBNY
I’m told Montréal is holding a portion of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty’s contract.
JMR made $423k last year. Carmona was $500k
JMR made $423k last year. Carmona was $500k
🤝 Sources: New York Red Bulls are finalizing a deal to acquire wingback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from CF Montréal in exchange for midfielder Wiki Carmona.
🇨🇦 Marshall-Rutty, 21, product of Toronto academy. 112 MLS apps between 3 clubs.
🇻🇪 Carmona, 22, made 118 apps for RBNY.
🇨🇦 Marshall-Rutty, 21, product of Toronto academy. 112 MLS apps between 3 clubs.
🇻🇪 Carmona, 22, made 118 apps for RBNY.
February 7, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Carmona was one of the five worst players in the league last year while holding a hefty salary cap hit.
RBNY getting JMR for him ... while MTL pays for part of JMR's salary, is a major coup for RBNY
RBNY getting JMR for him ... while MTL pays for part of JMR's salary, is a major coup for RBNY
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There's a certain subset of English coaches and execs who think that anyone who graduated from a top WSL academy is better than pretty much any non-USWNT American. I'm excited to see someone actually test this hypothesis, mainly because I suffer zero consequences if they're wrong.
Certainly enjoy that Bay are letting their coach pick a bunch of English U23’s who have been mostly unable to get playing time for teams who would all be below average NWSL teams.
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
There's a certain subset of English coaches and execs who think that anyone who graduated from a top WSL academy is better than pretty much any non-USWNT American. I'm excited to see someone actually test this hypothesis, mainly because I suffer zero consequences if they're wrong.
Sky Sports reporting that this deal is off as PSV doesn't have a replacement ready.
🚨⚫️⚪️ Fulham have agreed €37m package with PSV Eindhoven for Ricardo Pepi! All agreed also on personal terms. 🇺🇸 Final step needed: PSV looking for replacement on the market.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Sky Sports reporting that this deal is off as PSV doesn't have a replacement ready.
Absolutely wild that were less than 48 hrs from the first competitive game for an MLS side in the 26 season: San Diego v Pumas in CCC on Tuesday!
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Absolutely wild that were less than 48 hrs from the first competitive game for an MLS side in the 26 season: San Diego v Pumas in CCC on Tuesday!
I believe this would be the highest transfer fee for an MLS alum ever (at least until whenever Davies chooses to move from Bayern)
🚨⚫️⚪️ Fulham have agreed €37m package with PSV Eindhoven for Ricardo Pepi! All agreed also on personal terms. 🇺🇸 Final step needed: PSV looking for replacement on the market.
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
I believe this would be the highest transfer fee for an MLS alum ever (at least until whenever Davies chooses to move from Bayern)
I think there are now three top-5 league teams with 3+ MLS alumni on their squad:
Villarreal: Freeman (ORL), Tani (MIN), Buchanan (NE)
Bournemouth: Petrovic (NE), Adams (RBNY), Matai (DC)
Toulouse: McKenzie (PHI), Casseres (RBNY), Russell-Rowe (CLB)
Not bad!
Villarreal: Freeman (ORL), Tani (MIN), Buchanan (NE)
Bournemouth: Petrovic (NE), Adams (RBNY), Matai (DC)
Toulouse: McKenzie (PHI), Casseres (RBNY), Russell-Rowe (CLB)
Not bad!
February 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I think there are now three top-5 league teams with 3+ MLS alumni on their squad:
Villarreal: Freeman (ORL), Tani (MIN), Buchanan (NE)
Bournemouth: Petrovic (NE), Adams (RBNY), Matai (DC)
Toulouse: McKenzie (PHI), Casseres (RBNY), Russell-Rowe (CLB)
Not bad!
Villarreal: Freeman (ORL), Tani (MIN), Buchanan (NE)
Bournemouth: Petrovic (NE), Adams (RBNY), Matai (DC)
Toulouse: McKenzie (PHI), Casseres (RBNY), Russell-Rowe (CLB)
Not bad!
Anger is the correct feeling.
January 25, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Anger is the correct feeling.
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This really sucks, grateful for what FBref has done for soccer
January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This really sucks, grateful for what FBref has done for soccer
This is the stuff I dream about
Free newsletter: I spent the afternoon figuring out – very, very roughly – how much GAM each MLS team has to play with.
My brain is mush.
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/figuring-o...
My brain is mush.
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/figuring-o...
Figuring out roughly how much GAM each team has
Plus the status of each team's DP & U22 usage
tacticsfreezone.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
This is the stuff I dream about
This is the greatest article written about MLS salary cap mechanisms, maybe ever?
Must read!
Must read!
How the hell can Inter Miami afford to add Tadeo Allende, Micael, David Ayala, and potentially another max TAM player? We dive into the updated cap structure for Miami and answer some questions that have been floating around:
A 2026 Off-Season Update on Inter Miami
Yes, I will guide you through how Inter Miami is doing all of these deals
footyanalyticmusings.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
This is the greatest article written about MLS salary cap mechanisms, maybe ever?
Must read!
Must read!
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I'm saying this as much to myself as to any of you but the worst place to be when shit is really really bad is alone with your social media apps, even the least evil social media site hooks you and holds you via your worst feelings, perhaps especially when those feelings are entirely justified
January 8, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I'm saying this as much to myself as to any of you but the worst place to be when shit is really really bad is alone with your social media apps, even the least evil social media site hooks you and holds you via your worst feelings, perhaps especially when those feelings are entirely justified
The reality is managing the big clubs of "top-heavy" leagues is unfair. It's not patient, ever.
Ajax has had EIGHT managers since Ten Haag left in July 2022. That's a manager every 160 days.
Not one has made it a year.
Nor is it a death knell to a coaching career to have a disaster run
Ajax has had EIGHT managers since Ten Haag left in July 2022. That's a manager every 160 days.
Not one has made it a year.
Nor is it a death knell to a coaching career to have a disaster run
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The reality is managing the big clubs of "top-heavy" leagues is unfair. It's not patient, ever.
Ajax has had EIGHT managers since Ten Haag left in July 2022. That's a manager every 160 days.
Not one has made it a year.
Nor is it a death knell to a coaching career to have a disaster run
Ajax has had EIGHT managers since Ten Haag left in July 2022. That's a manager every 160 days.
Not one has made it a year.
Nor is it a death knell to a coaching career to have a disaster run
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Wilfried Nancy to Strasbourg
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea
Enzo Maresca to Man United
Ruben Amorim to Minnesota United
Eric Ramsay to Celtic
Who says no? Nobody, soccer is solved
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea
Enzo Maresca to Man United
Ruben Amorim to Minnesota United
Eric Ramsay to Celtic
Who says no? Nobody, soccer is solved
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Wilfried Nancy to Strasbourg
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea
Enzo Maresca to Man United
Ruben Amorim to Minnesota United
Eric Ramsay to Celtic
Who says no? Nobody, soccer is solved
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea
Enzo Maresca to Man United
Ruben Amorim to Minnesota United
Eric Ramsay to Celtic
Who says no? Nobody, soccer is solved
Really good thought piece here about NWSL here.
I'll add, soccer is very popular in the US. The question is will the American public choose your league to follow.
The Women's Euros were +52% in viewership this year. It's not just about keeping USWNT talent. It's about being the best, period.
I'll add, soccer is very popular in the US. The question is will the American public choose your league to follow.
The Women's Euros were +52% in viewership this year. It's not just about keeping USWNT talent. It's about being the best, period.
A couple days ago I shared a thread I enjoyed from @tutul.bsky.social. Led me to write a lot of words about a question posed: Can #NWSL change its mindset from austerity to leadership?
Is it coherently written? To quote Gennaro Gattuso, "Sometimes maybe good. Sometimes maybe shit."
Is it coherently written? To quote Gennaro Gattuso, "Sometimes maybe good. Sometimes maybe shit."
Thoughts on the NWSL in 2026 and Beyond
Some thoughts on the league, the recent news about HIP, and the 'Beyond the Boys' Club' panel that Jessica Berman participated in at the 2025 World Sports Summit in Dubai.
thewosoroundup.beehiiv.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Really good thought piece here about NWSL here.
I'll add, soccer is very popular in the US. The question is will the American public choose your league to follow.
The Women's Euros were +52% in viewership this year. It's not just about keeping USWNT talent. It's about being the best, period.
I'll add, soccer is very popular in the US. The question is will the American public choose your league to follow.
The Women's Euros were +52% in viewership this year. It's not just about keeping USWNT talent. It's about being the best, period.
Diego Chara has played more times for the Portland Timbers than Roy Keane did for Manchester United. He's set up to be the first person in MLS history to represent his club 500 times.
(And Jonathan Osorio may end up passing Chara in a few years)
(And Jonathan Osorio may end up passing Chara in a few years)
MLS Clubs All-Time Caps Leaders Heading Into 2026.
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
January 2, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Diego Chara has played more times for the Portland Timbers than Roy Keane did for Manchester United. He's set up to be the first person in MLS history to represent his club 500 times.
(And Jonathan Osorio may end up passing Chara in a few years)
(And Jonathan Osorio may end up passing Chara in a few years)
MLS Clubs All-Time Caps Leaders Heading Into 2026.
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
January 2, 2026 at 4:03 AM
MLS Clubs All-Time Caps Leaders Heading Into 2026.
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
POR - Chara, 483
SEA - Frei, 422
RSL - Rimando, 420
SKC - Zusi, 408
DC - Moreno, 406
SJ - Wondo, 401
TOR - Osorio, 395
NE - Farrell, 386
LAG - C. Jones, 368
CHI - Brown, 349
FCD - Hedges, 349
HOU - Davis, 327
PHI - Blake, 324
VAN - Teibert, 301
Happy New Years to all my fellow soccer fans. Next year is a very important year for American soccer and an opportunity for both national teams and leagues.
Here's what I'm looking for in 2026:
USMNT: Can this team break into "very good" category?
1/
Here's what I'm looking for in 2026:
USMNT: Can this team break into "very good" category?
1/
December 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Happy New Years to all my fellow soccer fans. Next year is a very important year for American soccer and an opportunity for both national teams and leagues.
Here's what I'm looking for in 2026:
USMNT: Can this team break into "very good" category?
1/
Here's what I'm looking for in 2026:
USMNT: Can this team break into "very good" category?
1/
Hes going to be back at Columbus for 2026 kickoff isnt he?
After watching a few minutes of Dundee-Celtic I think it's a real question whether Wilfried Nancy can coach down to this level
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hes going to be back at Columbus for 2026 kickoff isnt he?
Would be a great podcast series!!
fuck i should do an mls pantheon shouldn't i
December 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Would be a great podcast series!!
Turned out it was the most watched MLS Cup of all time!
4.6m reported with 3.6m is TV & streaming (and likely to get higher with full Nielsen read).
Previous record was 3.5m with MLS Cup 2016.
4.6m reported with 3.6m is TV & streaming (and likely to get higher with full Nielsen read).
Previous record was 3.5m with MLS Cup 2016.
This Vancouver - Miami MLS Cup is gonna be awesome, imo.
Miami favorites, but this Whitecaps team is special.
I'll be interested to see the full marketing blitz from the league as well. Has every chance to be the most watched MLS Cup of all time.
Miami favorites, but this Whitecaps team is special.
I'll be interested to see the full marketing blitz from the league as well. Has every chance to be the most watched MLS Cup of all time.
December 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Turned out it was the most watched MLS Cup of all time!
4.6m reported with 3.6m is TV & streaming (and likely to get higher with full Nielsen read).
Previous record was 3.5m with MLS Cup 2016.
4.6m reported with 3.6m is TV & streaming (and likely to get higher with full Nielsen read).
Previous record was 3.5m with MLS Cup 2016.
Inter Miami (red) vs Inter Milan (blue) in Google search interest in the last 30 days.
The country's shade is determined by which team they searched more of. The sole Euro country that had more Inter Miami? Germany.
The country's shade is determined by which team they searched more of. The sole Euro country that had more Inter Miami? Germany.
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Inter Miami (red) vs Inter Milan (blue) in Google search interest in the last 30 days.
The country's shade is determined by which team they searched more of. The sole Euro country that had more Inter Miami? Germany.
The country's shade is determined by which team they searched more of. The sole Euro country that had more Inter Miami? Germany.