On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks down the U.S. men's national team's pair of opponents for their November friendlies. What kind of challenge will these two teams pose? And which of Poch's players are worth watching especially closely? All that -- and much more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backhee…

With the first round of the MLS postseason officially in the books, Joe Lowery looks back at each and every Game 3. How were the games won? What's next for the victors? And what challenges await the defeated teams? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American s…

The playoffs rage on and so does the MLS news cycle. On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around the league, focusing on coaching and front office hires. What should you make of the new faces in new places? Find out. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! H…

With every Game 2 from each and every Round One MLS postseason series in the books, Joe Lowery dive into the latest on-field action from around the playoffs. Which teams are through to the conference semis? And which one still have something to prove in a decisive Game 3? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a …

As the MLS postseason rages on, Joe Lowery looks back at the latest on-field action in Charlotte and Los Angeles before assessing a whole set of coaching changes. 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 first round of the MLS postseason is underway! On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at every game played so far. Which teams have impressed? Which one are on the ropes? And what change could we see ahead of Game 2? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more Amer…

With the first round of the MLS postseason kicking off tomorrow, Joe Lowery previews and predicts all eight matchups. Which teams should be favored? And which series will be the closest? 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 Ac…

The 2025 MLS playoff field is set! Which teams have the best shot at MLS Cup? And which teams find themselves with a tough road ahead? Joe Lowery breaks it all down in tier form. 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 informati…

Ahead of the United States' clash with Australia on Tuesday night, Joe Lowery dives into a set of thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's squad. From what the USMNT's setup against Ecuador could mean for the future to recent standouts, there's plenty of ground to cover. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for mo…

With the U.S. men's national team preparing to meet Ecuador and Australia in a pair of friendlies, what uncertainties surround Mauricio Pochettino's squad? Joe Lowery breaks it all 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 i…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into Nashville SC's 2-1 victory over Austin FC in Wednesday night's U.S. Open Cup. How did they pull off the victory? And what does it mean for Nashville? Then it's time to congratulate the Chicago Fire for making their way back to the postseason in MLS play. All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this…

Just weeks away from the start of the MLS postseason, Joe Lowery digs into five prospective playoff teams that should be worried heading into the home stretch. 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.…

With voting for MLS’s annual 22 Under 22 due later this week, Joe Lowery dives into his 22 Under 22 ballot to highlight the league’s top young players. 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.…

With less than a month remaining in the MLS regular season, Joe Lowery takes stock of the race for the Supporters' Shield and the playoffs before diving into candidates for three more end-of-season awards. 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…

As we near the end of the MLS regular season, Joe Lowery dives into a chunk of the award races. Which players are battling it out for MVP? And which managers have a shot at Coach of the Year? 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 today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the New England Revolution's decision to fire head coach Caleb Porter. What went wrong? And what comes next for the Revs? Answers to those questions -- 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 Ac…

With the U.S. men's national team's pair of September friendlies in the rearview mirror, Joe Lowery dives into a handful of things we learned along the way. From tactical approaches to players who raised their stock in the eyes of Mauricio Pochettino, there's plenty of ground to cover. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to…

On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at the USMNT's 2-0 loss to South Korea and looks ahead to their meeting with Japan later today. Which players have a big opportunity to show out? And what should Mauricio Pochettino's lineup look like? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheel…

With the U.S. men's national team just days away from kicking off their September window with a friendly against South Korea, Joe Lowery dives into a list of things to watch for from Mauricio Pochettino's team this month. From newcomers to a potential center back battle to Tyler Adams' midfield partner, there's plenty to discuss. If you enjoyed thi…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into a trio of the biggest games from the weekend, starting with the Seattle Sounders' 3-0 win over Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final and then taking stock of the Philadelphia Union and San Diego FC after their crucial regular season victories. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Back…

Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the U.S. men's national team's pair of September friendlies against South Korea and Japan was released earlier this week. What do we make of it? And who's missing? Joe Lowery breaks it all down. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted o…

On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks down St. Louis City's decision to part ways with sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. What went wrong? And what comes next? Plus, we chat about a group of MLS teams that did fascinating things during the now-closed summer transfer window. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.c…

It's transfer deadline day! On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into some of the juiciest moves from around the league, from Paxten Aaronson's move back to the states to a star finding his way to Toronto FC. 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/…

It was a spicy weekend of MLS action! From Evander's return to Providence Park to Thomas Muller's first minutes in a Whitecaps uniform to San Diego FC taking the lead in the Supporters' Shield race, 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 …

MLS's summer transfer deadline is just one week from today. Which teams should you be watching? Joe Lowery answers that question and dives into the U.S. Open Cup, where the Philadelphia Union booked their spot as the last semifinalist with a win over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe t…

Joe Lowery dives into the biggest stories from this past weekend's MLS action. From analyzing Son's first game for LAFC to Djordje Mihailovic's Toronto FC debut to assessing the Shield race, we covered plenty of ground. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast.…

The transfer window doesn't stop! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the end of the short Lucho Acosta era in FC Dallas, drama for the Portland Timbers, a pair of stars on favorable contracts, and 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 aca…

MLS's summer transfer window is downright wild right now, with Djordje Mihailovic on his way to Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids and a trio of stars joining the league from Europe. On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks it all down. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Host…

Ahead of the MLS summer transfer window opening on Thursday, Joe Lowery dives into the most interesting storylines that will define the window, the rest of 2025, and beyond. 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.…

It's in the title, folks! On today's episode, Joe Lowery examines all 15 MLS teams in the Western Conference. Which teams are contenders? Which ones can't wait for the season to end? And which ones need to be active in the summer transfer window? Find out on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com fo…

It's in the title, folks! On today's episode, Joe Lowery examines all 15 MLS teams in the Eastern Conference. Which teams are contenders? Which ones can't wait for the season to end? And which ones need to be active in the summer transfer window? Find out on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com fo…

On today's show, Joe Lowery discusses DC United's decision to fire manager Troy Lesesne. What went wrong for DC? And what comes next? Plus, stick around for analysis of the U.S. Open Cup's quarterfinal round and Inter Miami's pursuit of yet another star. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more America…

With the U.S. men's national team's Gold Cup run complete after a loss to Mexico in Sunday's final, Joe Lowery examines what we learned about the time throughout the summer. From positive and negative player showings to a change in goal to a look at the player pool as a whole, there's plenty to discuss. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a ratin…

Against the odds, Inter Miami qualified for the knockout rounds at the Club World Cup. How did they beat Porto and draw Palmeiras to book a meeting with PSG in the Round of 16? Joe Lowery answers that question and examines the latest takeaways from the U.S. men's national team's Gold Cup campaign ahead of a quarterfinal clash with Costa Rica. If yo…

With MLS in the midst of a brief break from the league's on-field action, Joe Lowery turns his attention to the transfer market. Which teams from around the league could be the most active this summer? Plus, what does the San Jose Earthquakes going up for sale mean for the team? Find out on today's show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rati…

On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into the U.S. men's national team's Gold Cup opening win over Trinidad and Tobago. What did we learn from a one-sided game? Then it's time for a chat about how MLS's three Club World Cup entrants are performing, from Inter Miami to the Seattle Sounders to LAFC. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subs…

On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into the latest disappointment for the U.S. men's national team, who were trounced by Switzerland earlier this week. What went wrong? And who's to blame? Then it's on to a chat about MLS's three Club World Cup entrants. What should we expect from Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders, and LAFC? All that -- and more -- o…

With the U.S. men's national team gearing up for another match against a European foe, Joe Lowery dives into the latest surrounding the team. Who impressed against Turkiye? And what's coming next? 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! Ho…

With the USMNT's summer of soccer just days away from kicking off, Joe Lowery digs into the latest from around the team. Why is Sergiño Dest absent from Mauricio Pochettino's Gold Cup roster? And which players are under the most pressure to perform for the U.S.? All that -- and much more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a ratin…

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 second weekend of the expanded Jagermeister Cup to a data deep-dive to a coaching change in Oakland, …

It's been a jam-packed last few days across the MLS landscape, so Joe Lowery dives into the latest and greatest from around the league. From the Chicago Fire's newly announced soccer-specific stadium to the Vancouver Whitecaps' Concacaf Champions Cup final loss to LAFC's big win over Club America to book their spot in the Club World Cup, there was …

Between the Vancouver Whitecaps vying for the Concacaf Champions Cup trophy and LAFC fighting for a spot in the Club World Cup, we've got a huge weekend ahead of us. Joe Lowery previews those games and assesses St. Louis City's decision to fire manager Olof Mellberg and FC Cincinnati fans booing Lucho Acosta upon his return. If you enjoyed this epi…

It was a jam-packed weekend of MLS action, so Joe Lowery dives into the latest and greatest from around the league. From Atlanta United's much-needed victory to the Vancouver Whitecaps getting back in the win column ahead of Sunday's Concacaf Champions Cup final, there was plenty to discuss. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscr…

Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the U.S. men’s national team’s training camp ahead of the Gold Cup was released on Thursday, and it's missing a host of regular starters. On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into who made the cut ahead of the Gold Cup -- and which notable players will sit out. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscri…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into some of the biggest hits from MLS's Rivalry Week, discussing Inter Miami's latest defeat at the hands of Orlando City, El Trafico and Greg Vanney's new LA Galaxy contract, Nashville SC's new era, Charlotte FC's problems, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com f…

After the season's first set of midweek MLS matches, Joe Lowery dives into the latest and greatest from around the league. From Bruce Arena taking up impromptu body guard duties for Lionel Messi to Kei Kamara making his debut for yet another club, there was plenty to cover. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.…

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 Backheele…

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…

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/…