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On this week’s special episode of “This League”, the Backheeled crew was joined by Orange County SC head coach Danny Stone to talk all things Orange County and USL Championship. Want to watch this episode instead? Click here . You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!  Ho...

On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at the latest action from around MLS, diving into new lows for Atlanta United and the LA Galaxy, a pair of contenders battling it out in both conferences, Minnesota United's statement win over Inter Miami, 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....

The U.S. Open Cup's Round of 32 wrapped up last night. What happened? And what did we learn? Joe Lowery breaks it all down before examining LAFC's path into the Club World Cup and the MLS weekend to come. 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.

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around MLS. From the Columbus Crew continuing to handle whatever gets thrown at them to the West stepping up to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a run for their money to history being made on Sunday, there was plenty of ground to cover. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage...

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the Vancouver Whitecaps' victory over Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals. What's been going right for Vancouver as they march towards continental glory? That -- plus a look at Inter Miami's latest failure -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!  Ho...

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 very first weekend of the expanded Jagermeister Cup to a data deep-dive, we covered a ton of ground. Want to watch this episode instead? C...

After another packed weekend of MLS action, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around the league. The Vancouver Whitecaps won again! Minnesota United have officially signed Julian Gressel! Can FC Cincinnati keep winning with such fine margins? Oh, and Nashville SC just scored a touchdown! All that -- plus Paul Pogba to DC United?! -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating a...

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. Want to w...

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

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. 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.

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...

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. 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.

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. 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...

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...

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

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. 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.

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...

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. 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.

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. 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.

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,...

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. 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.

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

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. Want to watch this episode instead? Click here . You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. If you...

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. 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.

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