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The story of Cavan Sullivan is a story about American soccer idols, and by extension, a story about American soccer itself, both the good and the bad. 20 years after Freddy Adu, American soccer has its prodigy. For @scoutedftbl.com, the tales we weave about Cavan and all that came before (🎁 link):

why am i just now learning that Mussolini's great grandson plays right back for lazio? like yeah, fork found in kitchen, but still

College newspaper crossword had the following clue in today’s paper: “Pelé was its 1976 MVP.” Brought a tear to my eye.

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Reminder the deadline is end of the day tomorrow!

I did a lot of math on player cost-value tradeoffs and found some interesting things. Plus, two weeks of updates and a note on PMR moving forward. Read for tables, data, and what it means to take a swing on a young player.

Injury reports are key information, not only for fans and media, but for opposing teams. Most soccer leagues in the world don’t have these reports, but MLS operates in the US, where these reports exist across every sport. We dig into the evolution of these reports by team for FAM:

Get your proposals in by Friday!

REMINDER: Interested in performing research using SkillCorner data and having the chance to present your findings on stage at the 2027 ASI Summit? To be considered, submit your proposal by 11:59 PM CT on Friday, October 23rd. For more information, visit: americansoccerinsights.com/call-for-pro...

We’re looking for talks that show how data—especially statistics and machine learning—can unlock insights to help players and teams perform their best on the field. For more info on what we're looking for and how to submit, visit: americansoccerinsights.com/call-for-abs...

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From @gingers4hal.bsky.social, a look at the NWSL players dealing with injuries, how their teams can benefit from their returns, and whether or not some roster moves are in store: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

I very much believe that if you reference Open Cup and FA Cup in your press release about a new tournament that your new tournament should actually resemble those two things and include amateur teams. That's the growth. Not two div. I leagues.

In a prophetic essay for @theixsports.bsky.social a few weeks ago, @catabush.com wrote about why a tournament like this would be epic: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...

how do we feel about me making PMR a once every other week thing

Timothy Lake (10/09-10/11)

NEW: Christian Pulisic exited Milan’s draw at Sassuolo early - not for injury, but for a more dangerous young alternative. The 28-year-old holds new status for club and country these days: a key veteran, not a focal point. His pressure-cooker career may benefit. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Our weekly Soocerwise Minutes Newsletter is live now, featuring: 📈 @catabush.com’s USMNT stocks 📺 Weekend Watchlist 🥳 The best thing we saw this week ➕ More! the-kickback.ghost.io/soccerwise-m...

I'm out of words after I put them all into that Cavan piece, so here's a more chill newsletter with updates, links, and a couple new internship postings:

It's been a difficult year. We had to make some pretty drastic changes to stay afloat, and our output hasn't really recovered - that's on us. We'll share more, and hold a proper subscription drive, v soon. For now, if you like what you've read here, new readers - free and paid - help a ton! 🫶🏼

Thanks so much for the amazing response to Cata's debut! For those who aren't aware - we've not done a great job introducing ourselves on Bluesky - SCOUTED is an indie and reader-funded magazine on the players, people and ideas changing football's future.

Whether you care about Sullivan or not, THIS is what football writing should be

Cata is always must-read, but this is especially stellar work – not only on what makes Cavan Sullivan special, but dissecting the many factors which make it increasingly tricky to manage expectations around a top American soccer prospect. The definitive piece on the topic. An instant Cata classic.

Two decades after Freddy Adu, America finally has the superstar it craves: Cavan Sullivan. But to understand what he means to the country, writes @catabush.com, you must understand all that's come before - and the crushing weight of being an American icon.

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More info on two research opportunities that recently opened up, with first-hand accounts courtesy of some friends. Plus, required reading, a new job posting, stat updates, and more. This week's PMR:

The best way to get your work in front of industry professionals in soccer analytics? Submit a research proposal to the American Soccer Insights Summit!

This is really great stuff

You should really consider submitting a proposal, especially if you're a student — and even if you're not a student! We've had some incredible research come out of this competition, and I can't wait for more. Like last year, I will be leading the research competition, so please sign up!

In May, it was reported that U.S. Soccer was exploring possibilities for a cross-competition women’s tournament that would operate similarly to the Lamar Hunt Open Cup. Here’s the case for why something similar to an open cup should definitely exist in women’s soccer: ✍️ for @theixsports.bsky.social

Why is there no cross-league U.S. women's cup competition like the Lamar Hunt tournament? @catabush.com makes the case for one: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-socce...