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Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From the sudden absence of pushover teams to the Charleston Battery's new look to Detroit City's goal threat, we covered a ton of ground.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the biggest news from around MLS. Why is Steve Cherundolo leaving LAFC at the end of the season? What's the latest on the transfer front ahead of tomorrow's deadline? And which teams are thriving on the field after this past weekend? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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The latest round of the U.S. Open Cup is in the books -- and it wasn't short on storylines. Joe Lowery breaks down the Open Cup's third round and looks ahead to a big-time MLS matchup coming up on Saturday.
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Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion firing their managers to a familiar face shining for New Mexico United, our trio covered a ton of ground.
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From MLS opting not to shift its calendar following the 2026 World Cup to some on-field surprises, there was plenty for Joe Lowery to dive into on this episode.
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Between a star player moving teams and a pair of MLS clubs heading for the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals, it's been a busy week! Joe Lowery takes you through it all -- and looks ahead to the weekend's slate of games.
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Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From Phoenix Rising's big win on CBS to Sacramento Republic and Louisville City battling it out, our trio covered a ton of ground.
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Following the news that Inter Miami are pursuing Kevin De Bruyne as his contract expires with Manchester City, Joe Lowery discusses how Miami could land him and what it might mean for the club's long-term identity. All that -- and takeaways from the weekend's action -- on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery discusses MLS's potential calendar shift that could see MLS mirror Europe's biggest leagues, the Philadelphia Union's hot start to 2025, and the latest and greatest from the U.S. Open Cup.
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Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From FC Tulsa's upturn to a slew of upsets to a tactical trend sweeping the league, our trio covered a ton of ground.
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After more than 15 years as Sporting Kansas City's manager, Peter Vermes was let go earlier this week. Why now? What went wrong? What comes next? And what's Vermes' legacy? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into five eye-catching topics from around MLS, ranging from CF Montreal's odd choice to fire Laurent Courtois to a new playmaker coming to Texas to a big tactical shift out West.
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Welcome back to This League!, our new show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From Oakland's historic outing to Rhode Island's sophomore season to the USL's historic pro-rel vote, our trio covered a ton of ground.
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The USMNT suffered the first two competitive defeats of the Mauricio Pochettino era over the last few days. What went wrong for the U.S.? And what did we learn about this team? Joe Lowery dives in.
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Earlier this week, the USL announced a successful vote to implement promotion and relegation across a newly designed three-tier men's professional league system. Joe Lowery dives into the news, breaking down the specifics of what happened, what it means, and what big questions remain.
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Welcome to This League!, our new show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league.
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It's MLS review time! Joe Lowery looks back at all 15 games from the weekend and asks: which teams stood out? Which teams struggled? And which games were the most entertaining? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery looks around the wide world of MLS and digs into a handful of early season takeaways. From the value of having a club-wide identity to the impact new tactical styles are having for a pair of perfect teams, there was plenty to discuss.
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The USMNT will face off against Panama next Thursday, March 20th in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal. Who did Mauricio Pochettino call up for that match and the rest of this March window? Joe Lowery breaks it all down.
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It's a trio of topics on today's show! Joe Lowery digs into the MLS roster profiles released by the league earlier today, looks ahead to the 2025 USL Championship season, and peers into the U.S. men's national team's player pool prior to the next month's Concacaf Nations League finals.
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The first weekend of MLS's 2025 season is in the books! On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at all 15 games from Saturday and Sunday. Which teams stood out? Which teams struggled? And which games were the most entertaining? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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We're just two days away from Saturday's 2025 MLS season kickoff! Over on Backheeled.com, we're dropping in-depth season previews for all 30 MLS teams. Go check those out! Here on the feed, we're hitting you with the need-to-know information for each team in the West in short-form fashion.
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We're just days away from Saturday's 2025 MLS season kickoff! Over on Backheeled.com, we're dropping in-depth season previews for all 30 MLS teams. Go check those out! Here on the feed, we're hitting you with the need-to-know information for each team in the East in short-form fashion. The West will be out later this week!
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Let's learn about the new kids on the block, shall we? On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in MLS. Who are the key figures? How will they play? And how will they perform in 2025? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Just before heading out to California to put boots (or, more accurately, sneakers) on the ground during MLS preseason, Joe Lowery dives into a handful of the most fascinating offseason moves from around MLS. Between incoming stars, trades, and trends, there was plenty to cover.
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The MLS offseason just keeps getting more and more interesting! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the impact of Cucho Hernandez's move to La Liga, Atlanta United's new record signing, cash trades, and more.
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The MLS offseason has been *wild*. After running through every team in the East on Tuesday, Joe Lowery updates you on all 15 teams in the Western Conference. What have they been up to this winter? Who's looking set for the 2025 season? And who still has work to do?
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The MLS offseason has been *wild*. On today's show, Joe Lowery dives in to update you on all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. What have they been up to this winter? Who's looking set for the 2025 season? And who still has work to do?
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Today was schedule day! MLS, the USL Championship, and USL League One released their schedules for 2025. Joe Lowery dives into the biggest takeaways from those schedules and chats about the latest and greatest roster moves from around MLS.
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Joe Lowery is here to dive into a slew of topics from around MLS, ranging from Atlanta United's big front office hire, Inter Miami going full chaos mode, teams to watch this offseason, and so much more.
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It's a trifecta of topics on today's show! Joe Lowery dives into U.S. Soccer's decision to add another game to the upcoming January camp, the latest on San Diego FC's roster build ahead of their expansion season, and the USL's new cup competition.
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The LA Galaxy lifted their league-record sixth MLS Cup on Saturday, taking down the New York Red Bulls. Joe Lowery was there -- and gives his thoughts on the game on today's show. Plus, a look at a couple of the biggest stories of the offseason so far: a star heading out of Orlando and San Diego's upcoming expansion draft.
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From the parking lot at Dignity Health Sports Park, Joe Lowery previews Saturday's MLS Cup!
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Buckle up, folks, because we're taking a spin around MLS! On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into the Conference Finals, discussing how the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls booked their spots in Saturday's MLS Cup over the Seattle Sounders and Orlando City. Then, it's a chat about Riqui Puig's brutal ACL tear and this year's recently released MLS Best XI.
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With another set of hirings and firings, the MLS coaching carousel sure is spinning! Joe Lowery runs through the latest news from around the league before diving into the weekend's conference semifinal clashes.
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Tata Martino is out! There's a new record-breaking MLS incoming transfer! There are four MLS playoff games this weekend! With no shortage of subject matter, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around the league.
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The U.S. men's national team cruised past Jamaica in the first half in St. Louis last night, eventually ending the evening with a 4-2 win and a spot in the next round of the Concacaf Nations League. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into what we learned from the USMNT's latest match under Mauricio Pochettino.
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As the U.S. men's national team prepares to take on Jamaica in Mauricio Pochettino's second-ever camp in charge of the squad, Joe Lowery dives into what we should expect during this November window.
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With another insane weekend of MLS playoff action in the rearview mirror, Joe Lowery dives into all four series-deciding matches from the end of Round One. How did Atlanta United take down Inter Miami? Was this season a failure for Miami? And who stood out from the other three matches? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Ahead of this weekend's slate of MLS games, Joe Lowery dives into the big things to watch for from all four series-deciding matches as Round One comes to a close.
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After a wild few days of MLS playoff action, Joe Lowery is here to break down the latest from each and every Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls send the Columbus Crew packing? How did Atlanta United and the Vancouver Whitecaps craft upsets? And what on earth happened in Houston? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.
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The MLS playoffs are headed towards the next set of games in Round One & the USL Championship is about to kick off their postseason action! On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks down what to watch this weekend.
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With the MLS postseason officially underway, Joe Lowery walks you through every game that's already unfolded from Round One. Get caught up on all the playoff action you've missed in less than 10 minutes.
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With the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs kicking off on Friday, Joe Lowery is here to prepare you for the postseason...by disappointing you before your favorite team does. Listen to today's show to find out why every playoff team won't win MLS Cup.
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The MLS playoffs kick off today! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into five of the things he's most interested in watching as the postseason gets underway. From contenders to challengers, there's plenty to discuss.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's 2-0 loss to Mexico -- their first loss to El Tri since 2019 -- from earlier this week. What went wrong for Mauricio Pochettino's team? And what did we learn? Find answers to those questions, plus a look ahead to the final day of the MLS regular season on Saturday, on the show!
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The U.S. men's national team's Mauricio Pochettino era has begun! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the most important takeaways after the USMNT's win over Panama in Poch's debut and looks ahead to his second game in charge, which will be against Mexico later on today.
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The 2024 U.S. Open Cup final is officially in the books. This year’s tournament took a hit when MLS tried to withdraw its teams -- Joe Lowery dives into the questions still facing the Open Cup, LAFC's win, and the other top stories from the 2024 edition. Check out John Morrissey's great article looking back at the Open Cup right here.
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Christian Pulisic is in the form of his life right now for AC Milan, fresh off scoring against Inter in Serie A and Liverpool in the Champions League. On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into how Pulisic has been so effective -- and what it means for Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT.
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Is Gregg Berhalter heading to the Chicago Fire? Joe Lowery dives into the reports linking the former USMNT manager to MLS -- and sinks his teeth into a couple of other meaty topics from around the league.
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As the playoffs grow ever-closer in MLS, Joe Lowery divides the potential postseason clubs into four tiers: from contenders all the way down to pretenders.
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It finally happened! Mauricio Pochettino was officially named U.S. men's national team manager earlier this week. What are the biggest questions facing Poch as he begins his new job with the USMNT? Joe Lowery dives in.
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As we all still wait for an official Poch announcement, Joe Lowery dives into which positions are up for grabs in the U.S. men's national team's starting XI.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the incredible career of Alex Morgan after the U.S. women's national team great announced her retirement on Thursday.
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We still have no official word on Poch (though, that word should be coming soon!), but that won't stop us from diving into the latest U.S. men's national team roster. On this episode, Joe Lowery breaks down the 24-player squad selected by interim manager Mikey Varas. From some surprising names to some notable absences, there's plenty of meat.
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LAFC and Sporting Kansas City have a date in the U.S. Open Cup final next month! How did those teams prevail in this week's semifinals? Joe Lowery dives in. Plus, we look ahead to the best action coming up this weekend across MLS, the NWSL, and the USL.
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We're chatting all things MLS on this episode! Joe Lowery dives into the latest on-field action from around the league, including the Crew's victory of LAFC in the Leagues Cup final, RSL's struggles, and so much more.
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It's a new era in the NWSL: the draft is no more. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into NWSL and NWSL Players Association's historic new collective bargaining agreement. What changes were made? And how will they impact the future of the league (and of the women's game)? Then, it's full steam ahead into a discussion of the transfer window dates here in the U.S. for the men's game. Should they be tweaked to give teams a better chance to compete for high-level players from abroad? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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With the MLS summer transfer window closed, Joe Lowery dives into some of the best (and worst) windows from around the league.
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With reports stating that former Chelsea, PSG, and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is very close to taking over as the USMNT's manager, Joe Lowery dives into the entire situation. How close is this deal to getting over the line? How big of a hire is Poch? And what would his U.S. team look like? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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The U.S. women's national team is back on top of the women's game. What did we learn from their run to the gold medal in France? Joe Lowery dives into his five takeaways.
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We're just two days away from the U.S. women's national team's first game at the Paris Olympics! On today's show, Joe Lowery previews the USWNT: how will they play? Who will start? And how far will they go? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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The MLS summer transfer window opens today! On this episode, Joe Lowery examines transfer needs for each MLS team in the Eastern Conference.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery examines transfer needs for every MLS team in the Western Conference ahead of the summer window opening later this week.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into U.S. Soccer's decision to fire Gregg Berhalter as USMNT manager. What went wrong for Berhalter? What comes next for the United States? Who could replace Berhalter? You'll find answers to all of those questions on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's Gregg Berhalter situation, the USWNT's pre-Olympics camp, a showdown in the NWSL, the MLS transfer window, and more.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery shares his perspective from the ground on the USMNT's opening win over Bolivia in the Copa America and looks ahead to Thursday's match against Panama in Atlanta.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into all 26 players on Gregg Berhalter's Copa America roster, running through one nugget of information on each player. Get your bite-sized scouting reports here, so you can blow your group chat away with knowledge this summer.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery ranks all 16 teams at the Copa America and runs through what you should expect from us here at Backheeled as the USMNT's summer gets underway.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's 1-1 draw with Brazil. What did we learn about the U.S. from this confidence-building result? Find out on the show.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery looks back at what went wrong for the USMNT in their historic loss to Colombia before looking ahead to what comes next for the United States in their busy summer of soccer.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's upcoming games against Colombia (Saturday) and Brazil (Wednesday). What should you be watching for in these Copa America tune-ups? And what's at stake for the United States? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the U.S. women's national team's first game under Emma Hayes. How did they set up tactically? Which players featured in key roles? And what's still to come for this team? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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The Columbus Crew have a chance to make history on Saturday in the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Liga MX's Pachuca. Joe Lowery previews that game and looks ahead to a couple of big matches in MLS and the USL Championship this weekend.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery previews the USWNT's Emma Hayes era ahead of the former Chelsea manager's first game on the sidelines. What should we be watching for from Hayes' United States team, both against South Korea on Saturday and beyond?
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We've got not one, but two U.S. national team rosters to discuss! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into Gregg Berhalter's men's squad ahead of the Copa America and Emma Hayes' inaugural women's squad ahead of her debut in June.
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After Nashville SC became the first team in MLS this year to fire their manager, Joe Lowery dives into what went wrong for Gary Smith and what comes next for Nashville SC. Plus, he takes a look at the best games to watch this weekend across MLS, the NWSL, and the USL.
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It's been a busy start to the week! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into some major MLS transfer news, assessing Giroud's move to LAFC and Ramos' reported connection to San Diego. Plus at the top of the show, it's all about Marsch taking over as Canada's new men's national team manager.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into some of the absolute best moments from the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 32! For even more great moments, go check out our Open Cup stories on Backheeled.com.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the MLS weekend that was and looks ahead to some key matchups in the U.S. Open Cup this week.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the Columbus Crew's historic win over CF Monterrey. How did the Crew top the Liga MX giants? And what comes next for the model club in MLS? All that -- and much more -- on the show.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery runs through all 29 teams in MLS, handing out Thumbs Ups and Thumbs Downs along the way.
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Joe Lowery dives into the Crew's 2-1 win over the Liga MX giants in the Concacaf Champions Cup before taking a look at the must-watch action coming up this weekend in MLS, the NWSL, and the USL.
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With Sergino Dest's knee injury forcing him out of the Copa America, who should replace him this summer? Joe Lowery has thoughts. Plus, who's moving in MLS as the transfer window shuts today? Find out on the show.
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It's a preview and review episode! Joe Lowery looks back at the third round of the U.S. Open Cup and then looks forward to the best action coming up this weekend.
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the third round of the U.S. Open Cup, which kicks off this week! Then, it's time for a look around MLS, both on and off the field.
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It's CCC time! On today's show, Joe Lowery discusses Inter Miami's failure, the Columbus Crew's triumph, and one game to watch in MLS, the NWSL, and the USL Championship this weekend.
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On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into a host of topics from around American soccer, ranging from the USL's debut on CBS to the USWNT's win over Japan to MLS teams gearing up for tough away trips to Mexico. All that -- and more -- on the show!
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into MLS's latest issues against top Liga MX teams, a big moment for the USL, the SheBelieves Cup, and more!
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On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the U.S. Open Cup's second round, a trio of upcoming CCC fixtures, and the MLS weekend that was.
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Joe Lowery is here to do the (nearly) impossible: preview every single MLS game of the weekend in less than 10 minutes.
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It's a U.S. national team(s) focused show today! Joe Lowery dives into what we learned from the USMNT's Nations League triumph and then chats about the USWNT's roster ahead of the SheBelieves Cup.
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With a busy American soccer weekend ahead, Joe Lowery dives into what he'll be watching over the next few days. Then, it's on to a couple of the best U.S. Open Cup stories from the tournament's first round!
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Ahead of the USMNT's matchup with Jamaica on Thursday in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, Joe Lowery looks at a few key things to watch for from Gregg Berhalter's team. Then, it's on to a look at the NWSL's opening weekend and the latest from around MLS.
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We’re back with Part 2 of our NWSL season preview! The league’s campaign kicks off on Saturday, and Joe Lowery is here to get your prepped. On this episode, we’re talking big-money transfers, tactical shifts & much more.
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The NWSL's regular season kicks off on Saturday, and Joe Lowery is here to get your prepped for the new year! In the first of a two-part preview special, we dive into one half of the league. Stay tuned for the rest on Thursday's show.
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Joe Lowery is here with a big ol' American soccer roundup! From the USWNT's nervy victory over Canada in the W Gold Cup to the first weekend of games in the USL Championship to MLS matches to watch, there's plenty to sink your teeth into.
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It's been a busy last few days in the MLS world! On this episode, Joe Lowery breaks down the latest news and notes from around the league, including DeAndre Yedlin's move from Miami to Cincy.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery previews every single MLS game coming up this weekend! From the key tactics to the key players, there was plenty of ground to cover.
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The U.S. women's national team lost to Mexico last night for just the second time in history. What went wrong for the USWNT? Joe Lowery answers that question on today's show.
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On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the first game of the 2024 MLS season: Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake. That, plus chat about MLS's current PR challenges and the U.S. women's national team's latest performance, on the show.
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With the 2024 MLS season just one day away, Joe Lowery dives into the third and final part of our season preview series (and makes some predictions for the new year!). If you want more MLS coverage, check out the in-depth previews for all 29 MLS teams that we're dropping throughout this week over on Backheeled.com.
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With the 2024 MLS season just one week away, Joe Lowery dives into the second of a three-part season preview series. If you want more MLS coverage, check out the in-depth previews for all 29 MLS teams that we're dropping throughout this week over on Backheeled.com.
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With the 2024 MLS season just one week away, Joe Lowery dives into the first of a three-part season preview series. If you want more MLS coverage, check out the in-depth previews for all 29 MLS teams that we're dropping throughout this week over on Backheeled.com.
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We're just two weeks away from the start of the 2024 MLS season, which means the transfer market is heating up! On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into five teams from around the league who are doing interesting things ahead of the new campaign.
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As the MLS season nears, Joe Lowery digs into the LA Galaxy's latest DP signing, a potential midfield move for LAFC, and some problems in Inter Miami's attack.
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We're talking transfers! On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into Gio Reyna's potential move to the Premier League. Does Reyna fit with Nottingham Forest? Then, it's on to a scouting report for new Seattle Sounders DP Pedro de la Vega.
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Can you talk about all 29 MLS teams in 10 minutes? Apparently, the answer to that question is "yes"! On today's episode, Joe Lowery evaluates how each MLS team is doing so far this offseason.
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It's time for an MLS roundup! On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into the latest news and notes from around the league, including Emanuel Reynoso's absence, emerging transfer pipelines, and much more.
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It's been a busy offseason for the NWSL! On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into the biggest news and notes from around the league, ranging from record-breaking contracts to big-time trades to the draft.
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Fidel Barajas is the latest talented USL player to move to the next level! On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into Barajas' move to Real Salt Lake and look at the MLS teams with the most left to do in this offseason.
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Moves are coming thick and fast in the MLS offseason! On this episode, Joe Lowery helps us all get caught up on the latest notable moves. Plus, we also share what you can expect from Backheeled in 2024!
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Introducing… Backheeled’s American Soccer Awards! To help close out 2023, we’re handing out awards to deserving players from around the American soccer landscape. Check out the full awards slate here.
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It's been quite the last few days for MLS. On this episode, Joe Lowery digs into the aftermath of last week's board of governors meeting to discuss the league's decision to ditch the U.S. Open Cup and their decision to pass on making any relevant roster rule changes for 2024.
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MLS will never have an opportunity like this one. There's only one Lionel Messi -- and he'll only play in MLS once. With that in mind, Joe Lowery reflects on comments from commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address, focusing specifically on the league's roster rules and schedule.
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Wilfried Nancy has been getting his flowers after winning MLS Cup -- and rightfully so. The Columbus Crew coach had a fantastic season. But what is it about his tactical approach that makes the Crew special? Joe Lowery dives into that question on today's show.
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From Columbus, Ohio, Joe Lowery digs into Saturday's MLS Cup matchup between the Columbus Crew and LAFC. What should we expect from this matchup? What could define the game? And who should we be watching closely? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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The Emma Hayes era isn't fully here, but we saw plenty of changes for the USWNT in their first game against China with Hayes lurking somewhere in the background. From a new shape to Sophia Smith playing up top, Joe Lowery digs into those changes on today's show.
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We're just days away from the MLS Conference Finals, with FC Cincinnati hosting the Columbus Crew and LAFC taking on the Houston Dynamo. What should you be watching for during Saturday's games? Joe Lowery breaks it down.
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The Emma Hayes era has begun for the U.S. women’s national team. Well, sort of. On this episode, Joe Lowery has more about the USWNT’s current coaching situation and makes some predictions about what’s coming for the U.S. under their new manager.
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The morning after one of the strangest USMNT games ever (a 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago, complete with a wild Sergiño Dest red card), Joe Lowery is here to dig into what we learned about the United States.
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The MLS offseason is here...at least for clubs that missed the playoffs. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into big offseason moves from the Chicago Fire, the New York Red Bulls, and more.
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Ahead of this week's clash between the USMNT and Trinidad and Tobago, Joe Lowery dives into some key things to watch for. Plus, what's coming up next in the MLS postseason? That (and more) on the show!
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It's USMNT roster time! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into Gregg Berhalter's latest U.S. squad. Who's here? Who's missing? And what's on the line for these games against Trinidad and Tobago? All that (and more!) on the show.
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We broke the news over the weekend: the USWNT are hiring Emma Hayes as their new manager. But why? On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by Chelsea expert Kieran Doyle to discuss Hayes' strengths (and shortcomings) as a coach. Follow Kieran here!
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He may not be the first Argentine in FC Cincinnati's squad who pops into your head, but Alvaro Barreal has become a superstar for the Shield winners. Joe Lowery breaks down what makes Barreal so special, why he's wanted by European clubs, and how he went from an afterthought to a crucial piece for Cincy.
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The MLS postseason is in full swing! Complete with chaos, goals, and upsets, Joe Lowery gets you caught up on all the action so far.
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It's playoff time in MLS! On this episode, Joe Lowery previews the Western Conference playoff field, diving into one reason why each team will (and won't) win MLS Cup.
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It's playoff time in MLS! On this episode, Joe Lowery previews the Eastern Conference playoff field, diving into one reason why each of the nine teams will (and won't) win MLS Cup.
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The U.S. women's national team doesn't have a coach, but it does have some fresh faces in the ranks. With a pair of matches coming up later this month, Joe Lowery dives into why the inclusion of Jaedyn Shaw and Olivia Moultrie is so significant for the USWNT.
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Now that the dust has settled a bit...what did we learn from the USMNT's loss to Germany? Joe Lowery dives into some key takeaways.
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The road to next summer's Paris Olympics began on Wednesday for the U.S. men as they topped Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona. On this episode, Joe Lowery discusses the value of the Olympics for the United States and provides a few takeaways from the U.S.'s 2-1 win over Mexico.
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We're in an international break, so you know what that means: it's USMNT time! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the biggest thing on Gregg Berhalter's to-do list this month and beyond.
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We're starting a new series called After Dark, where we bring you the latest absurdities from around American soccer. On this episode, Joe Lowery chats about Sharktopus FC, a new record, and much more.
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Earlier this year, Backheeled sent an identical survey to players from around the USL Championship. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into a handful of answers from players across the league. For more, check out the full survey.
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Let's chat about a few American soccer topics, shall we? To start off, Joe Lowery dives into the Houston Dynamo's win over Inter Miami in the U.S. Open Cup Final. Then it's onto some NWSL news and a weekend preview!
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Don't blink, because there's a ton going on in the American soccer world right now. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USWNT's recent friendly wins over South Africa and what comes next for them now that Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz have retired. Then, it's on to a look at the USMNT with news that Gregg Berhalter and Gio Reyna have now spoken. To cap things off, we look at the U.S. Open Cup Final between Inter Miami and the Houston Dynamo!
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The international break is here! Ahead of the USMNT's two September friendlies, Joe Lowery breaks down one of the surprise inclusions on Gregg Berhalter's roster in Benjamin Cremaschi. What makes the 18-year-old special? And where does he still need to improve? That -- plus a preferred starting XI for the USMNT's match on Saturday -- on the show.
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Earlier today, the Colorado Rapids announced their decision to fire head coach Robin Fraser. What does Joe Lowery make of that decision? And what needs to change for the Rapids to find their way in MLS? That, plus chat about Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, on the show.
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The Gregg Berhalter era has begun (again) for the U.S. men's national team. What did we learn from Berhalter's press conference yesterday? And what do we make of the roster for the USMNT's September friendlies? Joe Lowery talks about that -- and more -- on the show.
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We're going where no show has gone before: on this episode, Joe Lowery dives into all 29 MLS teams in less than 10 minutes. Come for the challenge, stay for the analysis of every team in MLS.
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Inter Miami won yet another crazy game last night, this time booking a spot in the U.S. Open Cup final in the process. How do you stop Messi and Miami? Joe Lowery talks about that, what we learned from Leagues Cup, and sad news for San Diego Loyal fans.
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News and notes are flying around MLS right now! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the Portland Timbers' decision to fire Gio Savarese, Toronto FC's reported interest in John Herdman, and star New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic's upcoming move to Chelsea.
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To help you stay up-to-date on the latest in American soccer, Joe Lowery dives into a host of big topics. From Vlatko Andonovski's resignation to Gio Reyna's injury issues, there's plenty of meat in this episode.
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The MLS regular season returns this weekend, so it's time to make some predictions! On this episode, Joe Lowery shares five of his biggest predictions for Inter Miami, the Columbus Crew, and other teams from around the league.
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It's been a rough week for the USWNT and its fans. So let's look to the future, shall we? On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into a group of players who could be key contributors for the United States at the next World Cup. He also wonders: where are the up-and-coming defenders?
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It's time for a new era for the USWNT. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into what went wrong for the United States at the World Cup (and in the buildup to it) and what's next for them ahead of a new tournament cycle.
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From signing Lionel Messi to big-time striker additions, MLS teams were busy this summer. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the most interesting stories from MLS's latest transfer window and runs through some winners (and losers).
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The U.S. women's national team is having a tough time at the World Cup so far. What's behind the team's struggles? And is there still hope for the United States as they move into the knockout rounds? All that -- and more -- on this episode.
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One game down, hopefully many more to go for the United States at this summer's Women's World Cup. Joe Lowery discusses what we learned about the USWNT from their win over Vietnam and what to expect against the Netherlands.
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Christian Pulisic is officially an AC Milan player! How will the U.S. star fit with his new team? Joe Lowery answers that question and dives into the USMNT's loss to Panama that sent them home from the Gold Cup.
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While Messi Fever is currently taking over MLS, teams from around the league are making big moves of their own in this summer transfer window. On the latest episode of The Backheeled Show, Joe Lowery breaks down some of the biggest news and transfer updates across MLS.
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13 days. That's all that's separating us from the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup. With a send-off game coming up on Sunday against Wales, Joe Lowery dives into a number of reasons to be excited about the USWNT at this summer's tournament.
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As of this week, Tata Martino is Inter Miami's new manager! What should we make of the hire? And what's on Martino's to-do list with Inter Miami ahead of Messi's arrival? Joe Lowery answers those questions (and more) on this episode.
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Earlier this week, Toronto FC announced the decision to fire manager and sporting director Bob Bradley. Was that the right call? Joe Lowery analyzes the situation in Toronto and dives into the USMNT's start at the Gold Cup.
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The U.S. women's national team's roster for this summer's World Cup is here! Who's in the squad? Who missed out? And did Vlatko Andonovski make the right choices? Joe Lowery answers all of those questions on the show.
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Kings of Concacaf! Over the last week, the USMNT topped Mexico and Canada in the Concacaf Nations League to lift another trophy. Joe Lowery runs through what we learned about the United States.
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Today is the day! It's time for USA vs. Mexico. Recording from Las Vegas, Joe Lowery discusses the atmosphere surrounding the USMNT right now, Matt Crocker's arrival in Las Vegas, and keys to the match.
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We're days away from a big game for the USMNT! Ahead of their match against Mexico, Joe Lowery discusses the state of the U.S.'s player pool and analyzes the team's weaknesses.
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Lionel Messi is coming to MLS! It seems almost impossible to believe, but it's happening. On this episode show, Joe Lowery discusses Messi’s upcoming move to Inter Miami and what it means for MLS and soccer in the United States.
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Another year, another big loss in the Concacaf Champions League for an MLS team. On this episode, Joe Lowery discusses whether LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo was right to bemoan MLS rules and regulations after his team's defeat. Plus, CCL is no more? Learn more about the competition's rebrand (and big cash prize) on the show.
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The USMNT's roster for the Nations League is here! Who's in the squad? Who's missing? And what should we expect from the US this summer? Joe Lowery answers all of those questions on today's show.
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That came out left field, didn't it? Anthony Hudson is no longer managing the USMNT. What happened? And how much does it actually matter for the U.S.? Find out on the show.
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It’s time for a negative (but still fun!) episode of The Backheeled Show. On this show, Joe Lowery dives into what’s wrong with every team in the Eastern Conference in MLS. Next week, we'll tackle the West.
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The U.S. U-20s are off to a hot start at the U-20 World Cup down in Argentina. Which players are shining? Joe Lowery breaks it down.
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Folarin Balogun gives the United States something special up top. Joe Lowery dives into why his decision to represent the U.S. is so important for the USMNT.
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It's almost U-20 World Cup time! The United States released their roster for the U-20 World Cup earlier this week. So, which U.S. players should you be watching later this month? Joe Lowery walks through each position group.
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There have been some big shakeups in the USL over the last week or so. Jake Edwards is gone as president. Former Inter Miami and Atlanta United executive Paul McDonough is in. So what does this change mean for the USL? Backheeled's John Morrissey joins the show to answer that very question. Follow John on Twitter!
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Here at Backheeled, we like to talk about MLS. We also like to use stats. On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by Eliot McKinley, a data scientist and contributor to American Soccer Analysis, to do both of those things. Eliot recently published the “2023 MLS Analytics Survey”, which you can find here. Eliot helps provide some context to the survey and runs through the most interesting responses. Follow him on Twitter!
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We're already 10 weeks into the 2023 MLS regular season. Crazy, right? On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into 10 of his biggest takeaways from the season so far. From star players to expansion to coaching to struggling teams, there's plenty to discuss.
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We're back with our MLS Must Watch Rankings! If you want to get prepped for all of the MLS action coming your way this weekend, we have you covered. On this episode, Joe Lowery ranks and previews every MLS Week 10 game based on how "must-watchy" they are.
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On Tuesday, U.S. Soccer announced Matt Crocker as the federation’s next sporting director. Who is Crocker? And what will he bring to U.S. Soccer? Joe Lowery breaks it down.
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What did we learn from the USMNT's game against Mexico on Wednesday night? And how did Anthony Hudson do as manager? Joe Lowery answers both of those questions, discusses the U.S.'s 2027 World Cup bid, MLS transfer needs, and more.
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The USMNT take on Mexico on Wednesday, April 19. It might just be the most low stakes US/Mexico game of all time. But on this episode, Joe Lowery dives into why this match (and future April friendlies) are important for the USMNT.
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We're back with our MLS Must Watch Rankings! If you want to get prepped for all of the MLS action coming your way this weekend, we have you covered. On this episode, Joe Lowery ranks and previews all 14 MLS Week 8 games based on how "must-watch" they are.
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Before the 2023 season kicked off, we sent an identical survey featuring more than a dozen questions to head coaches from around the USL Championship. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into a few of answers from coaches across the league. For more, check out the full article.
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If you want to get prepped for all of the MLS action coming your way this weekend, we have you covered. On this episode, Joe Lowery ranks and previews all 14 MLS games based on how "must-watch" they are.
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The NWSL is coming to the Bay Area! On this episode, Joe Lowery discusses what this expansion announcement means for the league and for women's soccer in the United States.
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USMNT and New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin joins Joe Lowery to discuss his development, being in camp with the USMNT, his future, and so much more.
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The USMNT is through to the final four of the CONCACAF Nations League! Joe Lowery walks through what we learned from the U.S.'s pair of March matches.
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The NWSL's 2023 season kicks off on Saturday! Ahead of the new season, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled's very own Arianna Cascone to discuss trophy favorites, under-the-radar teams and players, big offseason moves, impactful coaches, and so much more. Follow Arianna on Twitter!
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The first month of the MLS season is in the books. From St. Louis' form to contenders to a superstar out East, Joe Lowery walks through some of the things we've learned over the first four weeks.
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The USMNT is back in action, people! Their roster for two upcoming Concacaf Nations League games was released yesterday and we have thoughts.
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The independent investigation into former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter was released on Monday. On this episode, Joe Lowery breaks down the investigation's findings and discusses what comes next for key figures. Content warning: this episode includes references to assault and battery.
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One of the biggest developments in American soccer is happening below the surface - or at least below the first division. The USL Championship is starting to develop real, genuine talent. On this episode, John Morrissey joins Joe Lowery to discuss five of the brightest young players in the USL Championship who have potential to make waves in the USL and at a higher level. Make sure to follow John on Twitter!
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The Back 3 is back! On this episode, we get you up to speed on three of the biggest stories in American soccer: St. Louis City’s hot start to life in MLS, EA Sports adding the NWSL to FIFA, and the new USL Championship season.
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We've got MLS fever here at Backheeled, so we're bringing you our second MLS-centric episode of the week. On this one, Harrison Hamm joins Joe Lowery to talk about some big issues facing a pair of the biggest teams in the league, what to watch in Week 2, and more. Make sure to follow Harrison on Twitter!
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MLS is back, people! On this episode, Jordan Angeli joins Joe Lowery to talk about their biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the 2023 MLS season. Make sure to follow Jordan on Twitter!
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Joshua Wynder joins Joe Lowery on The Backheeled Show to chat about his time with the U.S. youth national teams, being in camp with the U-20s, the growth of USL, his time training with Benfica, and so much more.
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Most of us don’t hear our name chanted during a normal day at the office or on a morning Zoom meeting. But most of us aren’t Taylor Booth. On this episode, we look at what makes the young American attacker so special, how he's become a fan-favorite in the Netherlands, and where he fits with the USMNT.
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Jesse Marsch has been fired by Leeds United. On this episode, Ben Wright joins Joe Lowery to discuss what went wrong for Marsch at Leeds and what could be next for the biggest name in American men's soccer coaching. Could Marsch be headed for the USMNT job? Follow Ben on Twitter!
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The Back 3 is back! On this episode, we get you up to speed on three of the biggest stories in American soccer: Weston McKennie's move to Leeds United, the USWNT's latest roster, and a wild transfer from college soccer to the Premier League.
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Later this week, the Seattle Sounders will become the first-ever MLS team to participate in the Club World Cup. If they win their first match, they'll match up with Real Madrid on February 8th. So, how are the Sounders preparing for this competition? And what does success (or failure) at the Club World Cup even mean? Jeremiah Oshan joins the show to answer all of those questions. Follow Jeremiah on Twitter and subscribe to his Substack.
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The USMNT's first game of the 2026 World Cup cycle is in the books! What did we learn from their 2-1 loss to Serbia on Wednesday night? And what is going on in U.S. Soccer right now? We have answers to both of those questions on the show.
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It's January camp time! On this episode, we run through 5 predictions for the USMNT and its players ahead of the team's friendlies against Serbia and Colombia this week.
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The USWNT's first game of 2023 is in the books: a 4-0 win over New Zealand...in New Zealand. Why is this trip across the world so important? And what else is on the U.S.'s to-do list ahead of the World Cup? Just Women's Sports' Claire Watkins joins the show to help us answer those questions.
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With a packed American soccer calendar this year, we're making 2023 predictions for the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, and USL. From big-money transfers to TV numbers to trophies, we cover a lot of ground on this one.
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It's been a busy week in American soccer, so we're trying something new on this episode: we're debuting "The Back 3". With The Back 3, we get you up to speed on three of the biggest topics from around the American game. This episode is all about NWSL punishments, MLS broadcasters, and the new era for U.S. Soccer's television rights.
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With European teams on the rise, competition for this year’s World Cup trophy will be stiffer than ever before. But the biggest thing standing between the U.S. women's national team and a World Cup three-peat isn’t one of those teams. No, the USWNT's biggest obstacle ahead of this summer’s tournament is themselves.
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It may have seemed like the soccer world stopped during the World Cup, but things kept rolling forward! The MLS offseason was — and is — in full swing ahead of the new season starting in February. To help us catch up on the biggest moves of the offseason, MLS Today and Extratime host David Gass joins the show. Follow David on Twitter!
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We've spent a lot of time talking about the USMNT during the Men's World Cup. But there's another World Cup coming up right around the corner: the 2023 Women's World Cup. On this episode, Arianna Cascone joins the show to discuss the USWNT's to-do list heading into next year. Follow Arianna on Twitter!
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What’s happening with Gregg Berhalter? That's what everyone in and around the USMNT is wondering right now. Should he be back for another four years? Or should US Soccer find someone new? To help us sort through this Berhalter situation, Yahoo's Henry Bushnell joins the show from Qatar. Follow Henry on Twitter!
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To close the gap between the U.S. and the world's elite, the USMNT's young stars must keep improving. So on today's show, Joe Lowery is joined by the Total Soccer Show's Taylor Rockwell to examine how Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Sergino Dest, and others can level up. Follow the Total Soccer Show on Twitter!
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It’s over…but was it good? On today's show, that’s the question we’re asking about the USMNT’s World Cup run. Former professional soccer player and current TV broadcast analyst Jordan Angeli joins the show to give us an answer. Follow Jordan on Twitter!
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Now that the USMNT is out of the World Cup, we wanted to let you know what you should expect from The Backheeled Show moving forward! The short answer? Even more American soccer coverage.
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That’s it. The USMNT lost their World Cup Round of 16 game against the Netherlands by a 3-1 scoreline on Saturday. The team did some good things. They did some bad things. Ultimately, though, they’re heading home. To help us sort through this U.S. defeat, we called up Arman Kafai. Follow Arman on Twitter!
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The USMNT have a huge World Cup game against the Netherlands coming up on Saturday in the World Cup's Round of 16. Ahead of that game, Kieran Doyle joins the show to analyze how the Netherlands' play and how the U.S. can stop them. Follow Kieran on Twitter!
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After more than 8 years, the United States men’s national team is finally back in the Round of 16 at a World Cup. It wasn’t an easy road, but they made it! Today, we’re looking into the key factors behind the team's group stage success.
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The United States' must-win game against Iran on Tuesday was always going to be a referendum, of sorts, on Gregg Berhalter’s tactics. Could his American team go out there and play his new American way and collect 3 points? After a 1-0 win sent the US through to the World Cup knockout rounds, we now know that the answer is "yes".
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Ahead of the USMNT's must-win game against Iran later today, we're diving into how England beat Iran earlier in the group stage — and what the U.S. can do to pull out a similar performance.
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Today, we’re looking at how players are doing — and how other things are looking — for the USMNT ahead of their matchup with Iran on Tuesday.
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What. A. Game. It wasn’t a crazy wide open match, but the United States' 0-0 draw with England was filled with big moments, big performances, and some fascinating tactical tweaks. Here's how the game...wasn't lost?
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The USMNT take on England on Friday in a pivotal World Cup matchup. Here’s how the US can take down a giant.
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It’s safe to say we’ve learned some things about the U.S. during their time in Qatar. So, today we're getting a little financial and looking at which USMNT stocks are up and which ones are down.
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On Monday, the USMNT played their first World Cup game in more than 8 years. Though they took an early lead, the U.S. couldn't collect all three points against Wales in the group stage. Here's why Gregg Berhalter's team failed to win against Wales.
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We've been wondering: what are things like in Qatar right now as they host the World Cup? Yahoo's Henry Bushnell, who is on-site covering the tournament, joins the show to help us answer that question. Henry discusses the atmosphere in Qatar, the infrastructure, his conversations with other people who are currently in Qatar, and more. Follow Henry's work!
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We're so close. The World Cup is right around the corner. Today, we're spotlighting five things to watch for from the USMNT at the World Cup.
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We’ve already learned about the USMNT’s first two group stage opponents. Today, it's time to talk about their final opponent: Iran. To tell us about Iran ahead of their World Cup matchup with the USMNT, Sahand Salari of the Gol Bezan podcast joins the show.
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The United States and England have a rivalry that goes way, way, way back. To get us up to speed on England ahead of their World Cup matchup with the USMNT, we called up The Athletic's Michael Cox. Michael fills us in on England's form, how they'll match up with the US, and shares his thoughts on this young American team. Follow Michael on Twitter!
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The United States play their first game of the World Cup on Monday against Wales. To help us learn more about Wales ahead of their matchup with the U.S., we called up Michael Pearlman, who works for BBC Sport Wales. Michael fills us in on this Wales team, players to watch, and much more. Follow Michael on Twitter!
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The World Cup can change everything for players. So, which USMNT players stand to gain the most at this World Cup? On this episode, we're joined by American soccer insider Tom Bogert to answer about that very question. Follow Tom on Twitter!
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Winning the World Cup is hard. But what if we told you there were some tricks the United States could use to boost their odds of making a deep run in the World Cup? Sounds pretty good, right? Today, university soccer coach and data analyst Kieran Doyle joins the show to talk about some of those tricks. Follow Kieran on Twitter!
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The United States’ World Cup roster is here! We’re running through what you need to know about each player in Gregg Berhalter’s 26-man World Cup squad. The trick? We're only allowing ourselves to talk about each USMNT player for 10 seconds (or less). Things move quickly! And yes, there's a timer involved.
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Ahead of the World Cup, where people are going to be paying attention to the United States more closely than they have in almost a decade, we’re wondering: what does the world think about the USMNT? On this episode, Graham Ruthven from the Total Soccer Show helps us answer that question. Follow Graham on Twitter!
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We have a fascination with USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter and his “system”. So today, we're here to ask: what is Gregg Berhalter’s system? Does it even exist? And how will the U.S. play in the World Cup? Greg Velasquez of the Scuffed Podcast joins the show to help us answer those questions. Follow Greg Velasquez and Scuffed on Twitter!
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