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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6m

If I were an MLS team in the market for an 8, I think Leo Walta at IK Sirius might be on the top of my list. He's not really a true 10, though, and he might be a little too expensive to pry out of Sweden without a DP deal.

Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 7m

Just think how long Bob would have had to save to afford a television

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 1h

“Managers don’t really matter, unless they’re me, because I’m built different”

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 14h

This Japan - France U20 game has me looking up how to say “snakebit” in Japanese

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 19h

Sure, you might be having one of the best seasons by a fullback *ever* in MLS, but we're going to give the top 22U22 spot to a guy who's having a moderately above average season as a CM

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 1d

2nd in attacking field tilt, too.

Their inability to create chances (lowest offensive efficiency in the league) and prevent them (lowest defensive efficiency) is a work of art at this point

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 1d

Crazy, almost unbelievable stat:

Sporting Kansas City is 2nd in MLS for possessions started in the opponent third. First place is Shield winner Philadelphia Union.

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 2d

With the MLS Next Pro season officially over, it's as good a time as any to revisit the top players by MVP Points (explainer linked):

🥇: Sam Sarver - North Texas SC: 42 points, (1.81 p96)
🥈: Yu Tsukanome - Tacoma Defiance: 41 (1.74)
🥉: Jason Shokalook - Chicago Fire II: 47 (2.10)

A Different Approach to the MLS MVP Race

What does it really mean to be MVP?

500wp90.substack.com

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 2d

I love Haak but he’s not half the CB Thiago Martins is

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 2d

There are some big names missing, but mostly due to minutes:

Cavan Sullivan - 1.95 p96
Seymour Reid - 1.58 p96
Julian Hall - 2.42 p96
Mykhi Joyner - 2.38 p96

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 2d

Here's the top U18 players (2007 born or younger)

🥇: Rayan Elloumi - Whitecaps 2: 26 points, (2.10 p96)
🥈: Stefan Chirila - FC Cincinnati 2: 24 (1.07)

Then a 3 way tie for third with 23
🥉: C. Adams - Crew II: (1.27 p96)
🥉: J. Lacher - NYCFC II: (1.03)
🥉: M. Saja - Miami II: (1.00)

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 2d

With the MLS Next Pro season officially over, it's as good a time as any to revisit the top players by MVP Points (explainer linked):

🥇: Sam Sarver - North Texas SC: 42 points, (1.81 p96)
🥈: Yu Tsukanome - Tacoma Defiance: 41 (1.74)
🥉: Jason Shokalook - Chicago Fire II: 47 (2.10)

A Different Approach to the MLS MVP Race

What does it really mean to be MVP?

500wp90.substack.com

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 3d

It's the final, full-slate Sunday column of the year! Thank you as always for reading.

Philadelphia Union meet the moment, San Diego make history & more from Matchday 38

Plus Atlanta, of all teams, providing a blueprint...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/philade...

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 3d

I think Price and Andruw Jones both did that, and both went through the Durham Bulls while doing it, and I saw both of them play live with the Bulls

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Arman Kafai @armankafai.bsky.social · 5d

I analyzed some of the more interesting storylines from the latest roster profiles and GAM release as we enter the end of the MLS regular season. How will the new rules about carrying over GAM impact teams in 2026? Seems like a bit more than we expected.

GAM makes the world go round

How the September 2025 GAM Release sets up teams for the 2026 off-season

open.substack.com

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

Frankie Westfields High Value Actions tonight (either progressive or +0.015 g+)

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

After 2 rounds, the USA leads the U20 World Cup in:

xG
xG Against*
Field Tilt
Field Tilt Against
PPDA in attacking third
Possession Started in Final Third

(tied w/ Colombia)

They are 2nd in:

Possession
Set Piece xG

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

Well, we did get to play New Caledonia which gives a big bump to stats, but they seem to be gelling very well. Knockouts will likely start with Italy or Argentina which will be jumping in the deep end

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

Frankie Westfields High Value Actions tonight (either progressive or +0.015 g+)

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

Frankie Westfield leads the tournament in Net Goals Added.

Gozo is 5th, and first among left wingers. Benja Cremaschi is 7th, first among central midfielders.

Nolan Norris leads left FBs.

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

After 2 rounds, the USA leads the U20 World Cup in:

xG
xG Against*
Field Tilt
Field Tilt Against
PPDA in attacking third
Possession Started in Final Third

(tied w/ Colombia)

They are 2nd in:

Possession
Set Piece xG

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

Of course I had to get in the car right at the 80th minute mark of that game

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

He was by far the best player when Dallas played NYC. I really think if he had 3K minutes Dallas would be looking better and he’d be much more in that MVP conversation.

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 6d

I also think him playing only 2400 minutes in MLS + Leagues Cup made a difference, while the main contenders are up around 3K

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Paul Harvey @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc · 7d

Gessime Yassine has 3 assists and a goal in the U20 World Cup already - playing against Spain and Brazil. Really exciting young player who currently stars for Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque, but I’m going to hazard a guess it won’t be for long.