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The New England Revolution got an interesting reward for winning the MLS supporters’ shield: 23 days without a game. Tonight, they take on New York City FC in the MLS playoffs with a historic season on the line. Sam Stejskal is here to break down what to watch for.
How the Revs became MLS Cup favorites: https://theathletic.com/2972515/2021/11/23/how-the-new-england-revolution-went-from-checked-out-to-mls-cup-favorites/
Behind the Revs’ new crest: https://theathletic.com/2935401/2021/11/04/the-demise-of-the-new-englands-revolutions-crayon-flag-the-final-remnant-of-original-mls-design/
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Ralf Rangnick was hired to salvage Manchester United’s season last week, but his appointment means far more than your usual temporary hire. The Athletic’s analytics writer John Muller is here to break down 8 key statistical areas that define Ralf Rangnick’s style, and how they could apply at Man United.
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The first round of the MLS playoffs ends tonight. Jeff Rueter is here to preview Nashville vs. Orlando and Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake. Also, a look ahead at an important Champions League slate.
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The English Premier League is staying on NBC. In a 2.7 billion dollar deal, the U.S. broadcast kept rights to the competition, which could mean some interesting things for their coverage, and for soccer broadcast deals in the U.S. at large. Felipe Cardenas is here to explain how.
Felipe & Richard Deitsch’s discussion about the deal: https://theathletic.com/2965132/2021/11/19/the-premier-leagues-u-s-broadcast-rights-stay-with-nbc-what-will-it-mean-for-viewers/
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After an important break for international soccer, players are back with their club teams and normal schedules have resumed around the world. There are important knockout games, finals, and even a few games on major US TV networks this weekend. Brooks Peck is here to choose which games to watch, out of all of them.
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All three MLS teams in the Pacific Northwest have qualified for the playoffs. Matt Pentz is here to explain how each of the three represents a different archetype that you’re likely to see throughout the postseason’s opening round.
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This Saturday, the NWSL Championship will pit two underdog teams with contrasting styles against each other.
Today, Steph Yang joins the show to tell us what went right for the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit in their semifinals, and what they’ll need to do to win the championship.
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In their second World Cup Qualifiers this window, the men’s national teams of Mexico, the United States and Canada will bring to a close an important year, which has brought difficulties and challenges for each team. Paul Tenorio, Joshua Kloke, and Felipe Cardenas are here to tell you what to watch for tonight.
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As countries around the world fight for World Cup qualification, the men’s national team of Afghanistan makes its return for the first time after the Taliban re-took control of the country. The Athletic’s Nick Miller is here to explain what it means for a nation where team sports were previously banned.
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USA vs. Mexico in Ohio. It’s a major event on the U.S. soccer calendar every four years, and today...it’s finally here. Sam Stejskal and Felipe Cardenas are here to update us on what’s at stake for both teams. Also, Josh Kloke on Canada’s rise to the CONCACAF elite.
Sam’s story on Brenden Aaronson: https://theathletic.com/2949381/
Felipe’s story on Mexico’s backline: https://theathletic.com/2943791/
Josh’s story on Alistair Johnson: https://theathletic.com/2947897/
Paul Tenorio’s story on the USA-Mexico rivalry: https://theathletic.com/2950608/
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