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Jeff Rueter

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Covers:  Soccer, association football, football, profiles, human interest
Soccer correspondent, The Guardian US || Fmr: The Athletic || Putting the "bi" in byline 🏳️‍🌈
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After a solid 2019, the U.S. Open Cup can improve more by...

After a solid 2019, the U.S. Open Cup can improve more by...

The Athletic — When players line up for corner kicks, there are plenty of factors they take into consideration. First is the number of their teammates going into the box to serve as a target. From there, it's a quick scan to see if there are any egregious mismatches in height.
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The USL Academy League has big aims, but MLS could determine...

The USL Academy League has big aims, but MLS could determine...

The Athletic — When Major League Soccer announced a partnership with the United Soccer League in 2013, it was seen as a large boost for the lower division league. Within the U.S. lower divisions, the USL had struggled to stand apart from the higher-spending NASL.
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How USL's Forward Madison built a cult-like following in its...

How USL's Forward Madison built a cult-like following in its...

The Athletic — On a humid June evening, I found myself in Madison, Wisconsin, with two hands firmly grasped onto a ten-foot-tall inflatable flamingo. I was joined by four fellow Minnesotans who had made the trek across our state's eastern border.
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After surviving a suicide attempt, this USL coach is sharing...

After surviving a suicide attempt, this USL coach is sharing...

The Athletic — Editor's note: This story deals with the subjects of depression and suicide. If you, or anyone you know, experience suicidal thoughts, you can contact the National Suicide Hotline by phone (1-800-273-8255) or text (send HOME to 741741).
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Seeds of Alan Koch's firing were sown early in FC Cincinnati’s USL tenure

Seeds of Alan Koch's firing were sown early in FC Cincinnati’s USL tenure

The Athletic — On Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Berding sat down for a press conference at FC Cincinnati's downtown offices. Mere hours beforehand, the team had announced that third-year head coach Alan Koch had been dismissed after 11 matches at the helm of the MLS expansion side.
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The Minnesota coach who introduced "Wonderwall," then disappeared

The Minnesota coach who introduced "Wonderwall," then disappeared

The Athletic — Carl Craig has played a pivotal role as Minnesota United formed an identity. Now, he's left watching the team's major league days at home.
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Anthony Precourt is testing the compatibility of MLS's dual...

Anthony Precourt is testing the compatibility of MLS's dual...

The Athletic — Don Garber never shies away from saying he wants MLS to become "one of the top leagues in the world." At the same time, MLS is attempting to turn the Big Four sports leagues in the U.S. and Canada into a Big Five. It may be impossible to have it both ways.
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Growth of the USL puts low pay, lack of insurance for...

Growth of the USL puts low pay, lack of insurance for...

The Athletic — Imagine you're a starting player for Red Bulls II. Last night, you played 90 minutes and beat a fellow second-division side. You're trying to recover so you can be ready for training when you look at your calendar and see a big red circle around today's date. It's timesheet day.
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$10,000 flights and personal credit: How the US Open Cup cripples smaller clubs

$10,000 flights and personal credit: How the US Open Cup cripples smaller clubs

The Guardian — Smaller teams dream of taking on an MLS club in the US Open Cup. But that dream can come at a steep cost
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Was MLS really to blame for USA's World Cup failure?

Was MLS really to blame for USA's World Cup failure?

The Guardian — A full week has passed since a dreadful 90 minutes took the USA from part of the World Cup furniture to tournament spectators. A lot of blame has understandably fallen on the coaches this cycle, the system that developed the players and the federation's leadership, namely its president, Sunil Gulati.
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