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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....

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!  Hosted on Acast. See acast....

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!  Hosted on Acast. See aca...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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 . If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted o...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hos...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USMNT is back in action, people! Their roster for two upcoming Concacaf Nations League games was released yesterday and we have thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more Amer...

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...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

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 ! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more Ameri...

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 ! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com ! Hosted on Acast....

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 ! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 o...