What’s up! I’m an MLS and USMNT insider with The Athletic as well as Apple TV. I’ve previously written for MLSSoccer.com as well as The Guardian. I’m here to answer some questions starting at 11am ET.
Let’s get after whatever you want. Messi in Miami, Phil Neville in Portland, USMNT stuff, who’s next to come to MLS, mustache questions, all good.
Hi Tom, do you have any insight on USMNT Dual National battles? Luca Koleosho’s name has been thrown about a ton, wondering if you have any info that Gregg hasn’t said out loud
Best way to start a career in soccer in the US?
How good will the Crew be in year 2 under Nancy?
what’s the scoop on roster rules changing this offseason? has the arrival of Messi shifted the mindset of ownerships in the league?
Tom, I got a pork roll, egg and cheese on an everything bagel yesterday and covered it in blue agave Sriracha. Do you approve or should I repent for a New Jersey sin?
More seriously - who is the biggest name you could realistically see transferred into MLS in 2024 aside from Suarez?
Give us the Tommy Scoops on the NYCFC.SOURCE Twitter account, what’s been going on with you two?
And what are your thoughts on other similar accounts like MLSTransfers, MLSMoves, etc?
How’s the relationship between Berhalter & Gio Reyna?
Any idea when the Revs will announce a new sporting director and head coach?
Any hints to who they are looking at?
Does Phil Neville have the potential to have a greater impact on MLS than Lionel Messi?
Do MLS contracts have a release clause? I think the answer is “no” as MLS seems to go with highest offer gets a player (similar to NBA, MLB, etc)
Why do some players seem to get stuck in MLS purgatory when it comes to transfers? Cowell, Jesus, Miles - they seem to want to go to Europe and there are teams that want them, but the transfer doesn’t/hasn’t happen(ed)
Hey Tom, what’s a realistic expectation and ceiling for the USMNT through the rest of the decade? Follow up: talk about the state of the CB position and do you think that’s the weakest link to/for our success?
realistic is quarterfinals at least in 2026. disappointment if not. why can’t they make semis? but anything less than quarterfinals is a disappointment.
if richards progresses, that position will be fine. i see your point where there’s not an elite talent to look at for that position unlike several others (LW with pulisic, ST balogun, CAM reyna, DM adams, etc)
I’m so lost as to why Phil Neville keeps getting high profile jobs in football. Can you shed any light?
good character, really good interview. i genuinely believe he’ll be successful in portland but, if he’s not, might be tough to find a 3rd job here. but i will say portland absolutely were not the only MLS team who wanted him.
Do you have any Austin FC news too share (can dm me if you don’t want to publicly release)
Any idea on what happened with Bruce Arena? It just seems so odd that that it was serious enough for him to resign but no word on what he did
Do you believe there are any roster rule changes coming this off-season to MLS?