Maybe? So does that assume Quakes go with Cascadia and Rocky Mountain teams? That stinks too.

Oh man, I can't wait to hear more about this. If your info is right, does that mean five divisions of six? That's not gonna break well geographically.

Human beings are not nuanced enough to comprehend that Israel’s actions do not speak for the global Jewish diaspora. In fact, it’s making it harder for us to dispel the stereotypes and cliches. I’m exhausted from explaining to people I do not speak for Israel and it is not where I come from.

While these things are true, so is the reality of the standings. Speaking of optics. I mean Jfc. Close to historically awful.

Been meaning to ask you. Help me understand why the return of one player will theoretically change this team’s fortunes that significantly. I get Puig is special, but can’t help my lizard brain think this a bit of hyperbole. I watched a defensive disaster in 2025 — I guess Glesnes speaks to that?

Yeah. 32/48 teams advancing is very American sportsball.

The more access to koobideh, the better for all.

To your point. The downside of the expanded field is a dilution of really deadly groups. Your inner optimist wants to believe the added competition will eventually lift all boats. It’s not now.

West LA native here. I assure you this was a big part of my upbringing. They call it “Teherangeles” for a reason.

Norway beat the living crap out of their qualifying group – which, granted, wasn't the strongest – but confidence, momentum, and a WDGAF mentality (not to mention the scariest goalscorer in the world) are things to be discarded at your own risk.

It’s a shame that game isn’t in LA. That would be insane.

Get Siphiwe Tshabalalalalalala on the line, stat!

A mantra for life really.

Don’t forget “*the* MLS.” Dumb cliches run deep.

Surely any event put on my FIFA — with a starring role for our Clueless Leader — will be efficient and in total service of the common fan.

A+ skeet

The Union are quickly stealing away the “Buffalo Bills of MLS” title away from New England.

It's a good joke, but aren't we all bummed the UAE didn't qualify, denying Brazil and Argentina additional representation?