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Thanks for doing this Tom!

Do you like the playoffs changes this year?

If it was up to you how would you structure it?

Any idea when the Revs will announce a new sporting director and head coach?

Any hints to who they are looking at?

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?

What is the most wild MLS rumor your heard and didn't report on only for it to turn out to be true?

What are your predictions for the salary changes in the MLS?

Do you believe there are any roster rule changes coming this off-season to MLS?

Talk about the Penne Vodka pizza.

Hey Tom, how does one keep such a well groomed mustache?

Follow up - what are your favorite stadiums/environments in MLS?

I’ll hang up and listen.

Any idea why NYCFC is the only team not firing their coach?

Best way to start a career in soccer in the US?

Why do you hate my team? (Please ignore my flair, it’s irrelevant to the question.)

Real and better question: if you were good enough to be an MLS starter at whatever your preferred position is, which team would you be on?

Do you have any Austin FC news too share (can dm me if you don’t want to publicly release)

How much do journalists rely on Wikipedia for rumors and player histories? There's been quite a few instances of rumored transfers being "leaked" to Wikipedia, both true and hoax.

So if the Union thought Bobby Wood did something egregious as well why did nothing come of it.

Also mls cup matchup and who wins.

How good will the Crew be in year 2 under Nancy?

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?

If you could recreate the original Columbus Crew logo with two other well-mustachioed men who would you choose and why?

Do you expect significant changes to the roster rules this offseason, or is MLS limited in what they can actually do (CBA, low-spending owners on committees, etc)?

People keep mentioning Troy Lesesne did tremendous work behind the scenes to stabilize the Red Bulls. Are you able to elaborate? Was it on player management (Struber/Vanzeir fallout), player development or tactical adjustments? Are the signs pointing to Red Bulls keeping him or are we going to get another German/Austrian acolyte?

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Also, are the Red Bulls really going to spend big as promised?

The recent MLS and NWSL media deals took two very different approaches, with MLS going all in with Apple while the NWSL split its rights across various parties and included a significant traditional TV component. What are your thoughts on the two different approaches and the benefits/downsides of them.

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)

Who's the up and coming kid(s) to watch who could appear on the World Cup roster for '26?

Are there any specific topics or aspects of the MLS that you feel are not getting enough attention in the broader sports media?

who's your bets on the next two Galaxy DPs?

Who will fill their U22s?

Why have I never witnessed a soccer player sneeze during a match? Not once. Grass allergies are a real thing.....

Thoughts on Ben Olsen and Dynamo this season. HH played well this year and they look great (fingers crossed for tomorrow). I personally see them as a threat for West final and could make surprise run to the final if they finish their chances as they create so much from open play.

Any stadium rumors out there? All eyes seem to be on the Revs now that NYCFC have their situation squared away. Any other "surprises" floating around?

Hi Tom! Any update on DCU's GM search?

What’s taking so long in the DC United GM search? Do you know of any names they’re looking at?

what's the scoop on roster rules changing this offseason? has the arrival of Messi shifted the mindset of ownerships in the league?

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

So you have been one of/ the most well-established MLS reporter for years now, especially during a time when MLS information wasn’t easy to come by. How did you become such a well-connected individual with so many important MLS individuals was it through LinkedIn, your time at the Guardian, being a constant figure during post-game interviews, etc?

What is your favorite source/metric for figuring out the next wonder kid in the MLS/USMNT?

After signing Messi, Busquets, Alba, and now probably Suarez in Miami, what MLS team do you see that can achieve similar signings, and what big names do you see coming to MLS?

Does Phil Neville have the potential to have a greater impact on MLS than Lionel Messi?

Hi Tom, I have a question regarding the Revs DP situation. Have you heard anything about Bou and Vrioni departing the team this offseason or are both expected to come back? If not any potential replacements or does chancalays purchase option make him a DP and he takes a spot? Thanks!

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?

Is there a genuine path for the MLS to become one of the top leagues in the world (i.e. as good as the 6th/7th best in Europe), or is it unlikely to happen without substantial changes to the American system

And as a bonus - do you see promotion/relegation as a realistic prospect of being adopted in the USA?

tom, first time long time

would you ever consider living somewhere other than new jersey for an extended period of time

Who is more likely to be back in MLS, Arena or Williams?

Why can't Apple make a proper whiparound show, without ads and without the idiotic "GOAL ALERT" spoilers, like CBS does with The Golazo Show?

How often do you take a step back and think “Holy shit, how did I get here?”

Been following you on ExtraTime for the last couple years and really happy to see how your career has progressed and now your great reporting for The Athletic. From the outside looking in, it looks like your career has just propelled forward in the last few years at a meteoric rate and you’re doing fantastic in a very tough, selective industry where only a lucky few are able to make it. Of course, behind the scenes I’m sure you’ve put in crazy amounts of hard work and long hours to get here, but curious how often you take a step back and think “Shit, I have a pretty dope job!”

PS - Keep up the great work and looking forward all that’s to come from TommyScoops!

What was your first “scoop” that went viral and put you on the radar of the MLS media circles? And how did you get that scoop?

Are there any rumblings coming from the Revs regarding the new coach and new sporting director? The MLS off-season really isn't that long from the end of playoffs to training camps so I feel like they really need to get this squared away soon so they can make the necessary roster improvements to contend next season.

Sporting KC had an incredible finish in the regular season after a horrid start. Understandably, a lot of that was getting healthier. But also think that finish masks some of the prevalent issues that are and will still be there regardless of how they finish this post season.

What kind of moves do they need to make vs what you think they’ll actually do this offseason?

How’s the relationship between Berhalter & Gio Reyna?

I'm so lost as to why Phil Neville keeps getting high profile jobs in football. Can you shed any light?

I don't follow MLS but curious about US soccer.

Where do you see the league 4-5 years from now?

Do you see the league finally adapting Pro-Rel?

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

1. Will Inter Miami signing all those older stars have longer consequences or will it burn bright but short and wont change much in the long run?
2. Im from Poland I also wanted to ask what do you think about Świderski? He became kinda cult hero for Polish nt fans because he pretty much always performs during international break but I feel like he is getting overrated because no one watches him play in MSL and regard him only for nt performance. I tried to watch few matches and check his stats, he seems to be playing different positions a lot and had some flashy moments but I'm not that impressed by his season.