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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 1h

Not too much of a surprise here… Obed Vargas has impressed against the very best he’s come up against; MLS, U20 World Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup & more!

Seattle Sounders should be getting PAID here!

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 1h

🚨🇲🇽 European clubs started tracking and monitoring Mexican talent Obed Vargas for 2026. He’s been voted as best U22 player in MLS with Seattle Sounders set to receive approaches from Europe soon.

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 1d

No Busquets & no Alba for Inter Miami in 2026… and I think it’s the best move for the club. Miami needs to grow & can’t just rely on the signings of a few years ago to carry the load

I’d expect another Rodrigo De Paul-esc signing for the club here

Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 1d

Inter Miami's Jordi Alba surprisingly announces he will retire at the end of the season.

Miami finalizing deal with Sergio Reguilon, who won't be eligible to play until 2026.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba announces retirement, team close to signing Sergio Reguilon

Alba had signed a contract extension until 2027 in May, while Reguilon is a free agent following his summer exit from Tottenham Hotspur.

www.nytimes.com

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 1d

Darlington Nagbe should be on everyone’s MLS Mt. Rushmore. One of the best to ever do it!

4 MLS Cups, an Open Cup, a Leagues Cup, 2 Campeones Cup, a Gold Cup, a NCAA title, 3x MLS All Star, 525 career games, 44 career goals, 37 career assists, & 44,000+ career minutes played

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 349 is out now! From USMNT roster drop, U20 World Cup, Nashville SC & Vancouver Whitecaps winning trophies, & everything in between… we got you covered!

Check out the latest episode below or wherever you get your podcasts ⬇️

open.spotify.com/episode/4FMQ...

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

The 2025 Philadelphia Union are your Supporters Shield Winners!

From a team that nobody had confidence in during the offseason, to now the best of the best over the course of the regular season. Bradley Carnell has worked magic with this group!

The Union’s 2nd Shield since 2021

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

Charlotte FC should be opening the flood gates in D.C. today. 2 red cards so far for them…

Zaha grabbing the opening goal for Charlotte

His 9th goal of the MLS season

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

PHENOMENAL free kick goal from Dante Sealy!!!

The Trinidad International has 3 goals in his last 2 games. 6 goals in his last 10 games for CF Montreal

Valair Shabilla @valair.bsky.social · 4d

Goal Montreal. 1-0

Dante Sealy scores a beautiful freekick. Not sure if the sun played a part for Willis, but that would be hard to save for any keeper. On first watch, the wall could've been better as well.

#EveryoneN

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

Somehow D.C. United are going to try to beat their 6-0 performance from last week with an even worse one today

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

So glad to see Patrick Agyemang continue his rise & get his 1st goal for Derby County

Agyemang now has 1G/2A in 5 games in England

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

Looked a bit offside? But the goal counts 😂

Haji Wright is now up to 9 goals on the 2025/26 season for Coventry City

The USMNT striker keeps his form going in England

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 4d

Still some CB question marks around the USMNT outside of Richards & Ream heading into next summer. Noahkai Banks not in the October camp, but I’d love to see him continue this club form heading into the winter

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing it. Do I think it’s likely we see it? No. But I think you need to give a player like Puli free roaming space to create & he could in a front 2

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

My quick Best XI for upcoming free agents who are "Not Under Contract" according to the latest MLS PA news today:

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 349 - USMNT October Roster, U20 World Cup Update, Open Cup, Shield Race, & More

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 349 is out now! From USMNT roster drop, U20 World Cup, Nashville SC & Vancouver Whitecaps winning trophies, & everything in between… we got you covered!

Check out the latest episode below or wherever you get your podcasts ⬇️

open.spotify.com/episode/4FMQ...

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

Late Friday Night MLS/U.S. Soccer chat or thoughts anyone?

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

Not looking at players with the "Pending Option" status yet

In terms of "Not Under Contract", eyes on:
-Eryk Williamson
-Oliver Larraz
-Franco Escobar
-Ryan Hollingshead
-Anthony Markanich
-Dayne St. Clair
-Walker Zimmerman
-Brandon Bye
-Justin Haak
-Cesar Araujo
-Paul Rothrock

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 5d

The MLSPA has announced the official list of free agency-eligible players this winter

Players whose contracts are either expiring or have a contract option for 2026

Obviously plenty players will stay where they are, but here's the full potential list
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...

2026 Free Agent List

The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.

mlsplayers.org

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 5d

Very excited to see what's next for you Tom! Big things churning behind the scenes for you man.

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

Classic LA Galaxy.

At least you have that Champions Cup spot for next year

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

The greatest season in @whitecapsfc.com needed a trophy & this one is well well deserved!!!

The Whitecaps are now 5x CanChamp winners & 4 in a row! The return of Ryan Gauld, Thomas Muller & Ali Ahmed all over the scoreboard, & a win over a local side!

What a final 👏🏻

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

YASSSSS

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

Update on this:

20 of the 32 players that played in this Canadian Championship Final have played for the Vancouver Whitecaps

22 of the 32 players have played a game for either the Whitecaps or Whitecaps II

MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

14 of the 22 players on the field starting in this Canadian Championship Final have played in a game for the Vancouver Whitecaps

16 of the 22 have played game a game for either Whitecaps or Whitecaps II

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see Ryan Gauld back for the Vancouver Whitecaps!

Even better to see him back & scoring!

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

Give me a parade down Broadway

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MLS Aces Podcast @mlsaces.bsky.social · 7d

Fun fact, Walker Zimmerman won his 1st @opencup.ussoccer.com title with FC Dallas at 23 years old. He has now won his 2nd at 32 years old

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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