https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5f757ff28380af91a74e281c/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=600&cropY1=56&cropY2=656 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ Ian Quillen's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/08/20/yes-liga-mx-can-blame-leagues-cup-flop-on-home-field-and-penalties/ The numbers show there's no reason to expect any major improvement by Liga MX sides in Leagues Cup so long as they almost always play MLS teams in MLS venues. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66c4b4e85e65be5b2d242ebf Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:41:03 -0400 2024-08-20T14:38:59-04:00 The numbers show there's no reason to expect any major improvement by Liga MX sides in Leagues Cup so long as they almost always play MLS teams in MLS venues. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/31/what-would-a-usmnt-olympic-medal-mean-a-lot-actually/ The depth-oriented approach the USMNT has taken to the 2024 Olympic tournament was unimaginable to a previous generation of American coaches and players. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66aae87e6e698d0a6becdd05 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:45:33 -0400 2024-08-02T04:00:52-04:00 The depth-oriented approach the USMNT has taken to the 2024 Olympic tournament was unimaginable to a previous generation of American coaches and players. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney SEO Optimized seo-optimized business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/19/3-boxes-patrick-vieira-checks-for-the-usmnt---and-1-he-doesnt/ Assuming Patrick Vieira becomes the USMNT's next manager, there's a lot American fans will probably like about the hire. But there's also one big unknown. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_669970e6df23252536baafbd Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-08-01T05:15:46-04:00 Assuming Patrick Vieira becomes the USMNT's next manager, there's a lot American fans will probably like about the hire. But there's also one big unknown. Corbis via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/18/how-mls-schedulers-could-help-messis-2026-world-cup-outlook/ Messi's chances to play in the 2026 World Cup might be elevated if MLS switched to a split-season format that is common elsewhere in CONCACAF. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66758b957b66b96e0b63c821 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:16:34 -0400 2024-07-19T12:33:54-04:00 Messi's chances to play in the 2026 World Cup might be elevated if MLS switched to a split-season format that is common elsewhere in CONCACAF. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/15/after-copa-america-final-ordeal-theres-plenty-of-blame-to-share/ CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66947d21b071c556cb48f418 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:05 -0400 2024-07-19T12:29:44-04:00 CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/10/jesse-marschs-next-challenge-for-canada-is-unlocking-alphonso-davies/ Jesse Marsch led Canada to the Copa America semifinals. But Alphonso Davies' influence was limited compared to what we saw under previous boss John Herdman. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_668e91761d52a971522e8544 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:30:04 -0400 2024-07-11T06:32:34-04:00 Jesse Marsch led Canada to the Copa America semifinals. But Alphonso Davies' influence was limited compared to what we saw under previous boss John Herdman. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/08/the-us-open-cup-quarterfinals-on-apple-tv-are-a-low-key-big-deal/ The U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals this week won't draw the attention of Euro 2024 or Copa America. But they could represent the start of a new, more collaborative era. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_668c22d0c3d0946f54afca29 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:30:06 -0400 2024-07-10T11:50:25-04:00 The U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals this week won't draw the attention of Euro 2024 or Copa America. But they could represent the start of a new, more collaborative era. Getty Images for USSF SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/07/copa-america-bad-for-berhalter--usmnt-pretty-good-for-mls/ Gregg Berhalter's USMNT had only three MLS players and was one of Copa America's biggest underachievers, while several other teams with MLS talent pulled surprises. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_668832a683dad73decaa5603 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:59 -0400 2024-07-10T11:50:06-04:00 Gregg Berhalter's USMNT had only three MLS players and was one of Copa America's biggest underachievers, while several other teams with MLS talent pulled surprises. AFP via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/07/03/berhalter-sealed-his-murky-usmnt-legacy-with-his-first-big-promise/ If Americans expected too much from Gregg Berhalter's USMNT, it's because the manager indicated from the very start that they should. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_6684fc3b3ec59216bf19da6b Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:30:38 -0400 2024-07-04T07:50:22-04:00 If Americans expected too much from Gregg Berhalter's USMNT, it's because the manager indicated from the very start that they should. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/29/why-berhalters-usmnt-fate-might-not-hinge-on-the-uruguay-match/ After losing to Panama, the USMNT's Copa America group finale against Uruguay is being billed as a referendum on coach Gregg Berhalter. The truth could be a lot messier. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66804af21ae2683b9823579b Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:40:55 -0400 2024-07-02T04:46:32-04:00 After losing to Panama, the USMNT's Copa America group finale against Uruguay is being billed as a referendum on coach Gregg Berhalter. The truth could be a lot messier. AFP via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/25/as-ben-olsen-relishes-fresh-start-dc-united-wait-for-theirs/ Despite seeing Ben Olsen's immediate success at the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United fans should reserve judgement on Troy Lesesne for at least another 12 months. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_667aea0bc59aab058cffc896 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:30:33 -0400 2024-06-26T03:54:21-04:00 Despite seeing Ben Olsen's immediate success at the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United fans should reserve judgement on Troy Lesesne for at least another 12 months. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/24/the-usmnt-looked-good-against-bolivia-but-stop-exaggerating-it/ TV and online pundits rushed to suggest the USMNT should've scored several more goals, in the kind of inaccurate analysis that leads to distrust among the fan base. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_6678cd5957a52a4e1ae9d67d Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-06-26T03:54:06-04:00 TV and online pundits rushed to suggest the USMNT should've scored several more goals, in the kind of inaccurate analysis that leads to distrust among the fan base. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/19/the-mls-copa-america-cohort-is-huge-but-not-that-promising/ Look a little closer and there’s evidence that MLS’ influence on the international game is not as large as the numbers suggest and might be stagnating. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_667099901e1a8e6a146c9939 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-06-21T04:39:49-04:00 Look a little closer and there’s evidence that MLS’ influence on the international game is not as large as the numbers suggest and might be stagnating. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/16/the-san-jose-earthquakes-defensive-embarassment-is-an-mls-problem/ Yuya Kubo's hat trick is part of a bigger picture of a San Jose Earthquakes defense so consistently bad it sometimes feels like the club isn't trying. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_666e71020779492378fab43c Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:45:29 -0400 2024-06-17T04:14:13-04:00 Yuya Kubo's hat trick is part of a bigger picture of a San Jose Earthquakes defense so consistently bad it sometimes feels like the club isn't trying. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/13/berhalters-real-usmnt-is-the-one-that-played-brazil---and-colombia/ The most consistent characteristic of Berhalter's USMNT tenure is inconsistency. And that's probably good enough for a team in the United States' position. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66675d36da704e28a42ce10c Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-06-17T04:13:16-04:00 The most consistent characteristic of Berhalter's USMNT tenure is inconsistency. And that's probably good enough for a team in the United States' position. Getty Images for USSF SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/06/08/after-vote-premier-league-should-adopt-these-3-mls-var-practices/ Replay technology is more popular among MLS fans than among those in the Premier League, and the difference may lie in disparities in implementation. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66638116749fc42f4b912e22 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-07-02T07:30:09-04:00 Replay technology is more popular among MLS fans than among those in the Premier League, and the difference may lie in disparities in implementation. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/05/31/4-reasons-columbus-crew-can-upset-pachuca-in-concacaf-final/ Odds makers and pundits alike have installed the Columbus Crew as heavy underdogs in Saturday night’s Concacaf Champions Cup final against CF Pachuca. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_6659ed3a9e00e61576b7f440 Fri, 31 May 2024 13:00:08 -0400 2024-06-04T02:24:30-04:00 Odds makers and pundits alike have installed the Columbus Crew as heavy underdogs in Saturday night’s Concacaf Champions Cup final against CF Pachuca. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/05/29/mls-sponsoring-canadas-jesse-marsch-hire-is-weird-but-fitting/ Naming Marsch the MLS Canada men’s national team head coach is indicative of just how much the league’s credibility is riding on a strong CanMNT showing in 2026. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_6656b4dcb00d39763f211236 Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2024-06-04T02:16:56-04:00 Naming Marsch the MLS Canada men’s national team head coach is indicative of just how much the league’s credibility is riding on a strong CanMNT showing in 2026. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/05/24/blame-messis-vancouver-absence-on-the-mls-format-not-inter-miami/ Inter Miami is holding Lionel Messi and company out against the Vancouver Whitecaps in part because the negative competitive consequences are minimal. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_66453aff2981a974c5498a05 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:41:30 -0400 2024-06-04T01:36:17-04:00 Inter Miami is holding Lionel Messi and company out against the Vancouver Whitecaps in part because the negative competitive consequences are minimal. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/04/11/why-messis-inter-miami-can-dominate-mls-and-look-awful-in-monterrey/ Monterrey and Liga MX's other giants may have superior resources. But they also value possession in a way MLS teams don't, which exposed Miami's weaknesses on Wednesday. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_661761c039c9241bae7a2e3b Thu, 11 Apr 2024 02:15:28 -0400 2024-06-04T01:39:55-04:00 Monterrey and Liga MX's other giants may have superior resources. But they also value possession in a way MLS teams don't, which exposed Miami's weaknesses on Wednesday. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2024/01/18/forget-23000-air-miles---messi--inter-miami-could-fly-50000-by-june/ For everyone making a big deal about Inter Miami's preseason itinerary, that's just the start for Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and company. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_65a969c4cadf4e1de9935e68 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:40:06 -0500 2024-06-03T07:03:52-04:00 For everyone making a big deal about Inter Miami's preseason itinerary, that's just the start for Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and company. AFP via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2023/11/23/ally-mackay-and-jason-levien-dc-uniteds-agents-of-change/ D.C. United club chairman and CEO Jason Levien recently hired Ally Mackay as the club's new GM and chief soccer officer. Both men once worked as player agents. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_655ead3aaf6d0a7873531289 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:09 -0500 2024-06-06T03:55:17-04:00 D.C. United club chairman and CEO Jason Levien recently hired Ally Mackay as the club's new GM and chief soccer officer. Both men once worked as player agents. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2023/09/29/why-lionel-messi-could-be-facing-the-longest-break-of-his-pro-career/ If Inter Miami doesn't make the MLS Cup Playoffs, Messi could go as long as four months between competitive appearances. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/ content_6515e594ecc96724c93dc45e Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:27 -0400 2024-06-21T04:40:05-04:00 If Inter Miami doesn't make the MLS Cup Playoffs, Messi could go as long as four months between competitive appearances. Getty Images for USSF SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard