Emily Giambalvo
@emilygiam.bsky.social
Washington Post sports + data reporter
This season, many teams ranked further down the preseason poll had better regular season records than the average among past teams that earned the same ranking.
For only the second time, the No. 16-25 teams had a better combined record than the No. 1-15 teams.
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For only the second time, the No. 16-25 teams had a better combined record than the No. 1-15 teams.
wapo.st/3XCOM7U
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This season, many teams ranked further down the preseason poll had better regular season records than the average among past teams that earned the same ranking.
For only the second time, the No. 16-25 teams had a better combined record than the No. 1-15 teams.
wapo.st/3XCOM7U
For only the second time, the No. 16-25 teams had a better combined record than the No. 1-15 teams.
wapo.st/3XCOM7U
The sport itself is new to Albrecht. But in his most recent job as general manager of MLS Next, a youth league and player development pathway, he oversaw both grassroots soccer and the elite development pipeline — similar to USA Gym, which serves tons of low-level kids but also national teams.
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The sport itself is new to Albrecht. But in his most recent job as general manager of MLS Next, a youth league and player development pathway, he oversaw both grassroots soccer and the elite development pipeline — similar to USA Gym, which serves tons of low-level kids but also national teams.
Albrecht said he hopes to increase the relevance of the sport in non-Olympic years and elevate the experience at events to improve attendance.
He previously held a job at MLS focused on commercial strategy for the league's marquee events.
He previously held a job at MLS focused on commercial strategy for the league's marquee events.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Albrecht said he hopes to increase the relevance of the sport in non-Olympic years and elevate the experience at events to improve attendance.
He previously held a job at MLS focused on commercial strategy for the league's marquee events.
He previously held a job at MLS focused on commercial strategy for the league's marquee events.
The teams with the most non-Saturday games since 2000? The Toledos and Boise States of the world.
The teams with the fewest non-Saturday games? The Michigans and Georgias of the world.
The teams with the fewest non-Saturday games? The Michigans and Georgias of the world.
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The teams with the most non-Saturday games since 2000? The Toledos and Boise States of the world.
The teams with the fewest non-Saturday games? The Michigans and Georgias of the world.
The teams with the fewest non-Saturday games? The Michigans and Georgias of the world.
Kaylia Nemour, Olympic gold medalist on bars, qualified with third-best score but had multiple falls.
The U.S. has an all-around medal streak dating back to 2003, & it could be in danger. Dulcy Caylor qualified in 5th, Leanne Wong in 9th. But Wong had a major error on vault & could be much higher.
The U.S. has an all-around medal streak dating back to 2003, & it could be in danger. Dulcy Caylor qualified in 5th, Leanne Wong in 9th. But Wong had a major error on vault & could be much higher.
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kaylia Nemour, Olympic gold medalist on bars, qualified with third-best score but had multiple falls.
The U.S. has an all-around medal streak dating back to 2003, & it could be in danger. Dulcy Caylor qualified in 5th, Leanne Wong in 9th. But Wong had a major error on vault & could be much higher.
The U.S. has an all-around medal streak dating back to 2003, & it could be in danger. Dulcy Caylor qualified in 5th, Leanne Wong in 9th. But Wong had a major error on vault & could be much higher.
