Ian Nicholas Quillen

Contributor|SportsMoney

I write about MLS, the U.S. men's national team and CONCACAF for Forbes.com. Elsewhere, I handicap MLS, the USMNT and the English Premier League for The Action Network and work as a writer and editor for thestriker.com, an independent American soccer outlet.

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246 viewsJul 31, 2024

What Would A USMNT Olympic Medal Prove? 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.

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2,745 viewsJul 19, 2024

3 Boxes Patrick Vieira Checks For The USMNT — And 1 He Doesn’t

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.

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516 viewsJul 18, 2024

How MLS Schedulers Could Help Messi’s 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.

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25,807 viewsJul 15, 2024

After Copa America Final Chaos, There’s Plenty Of Blame To Go Around

CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament.

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2,197 viewsJul 10, 2024

Jesse Marsch’s 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.