The 2022 MLS season will have a new wrinkle: A whole new league. MLS Next Pro kicks off this year, and will feature the reserve teams of 20 MLS teams, plus one independent. Jeff Rueter is here to recap his reporting on how the league will be structured.

Jeff’s story: https://theathletic.com/3071305/2022/01/14/mls-next-pro-to-have-no-salary-cap-other-key-differences-from-mls-structure-sources-say/

Pablo’s interview with Michelle Akers: https://theathletic.com/3079225/2022/01/19/michelle-akers-on-assistant-coach-role-with-the-orlando-pride-sometimes-great-things-happen-when-you-least-expect-it/