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Catch up on the most interesting stories from around the MLS postseason in @joeclowery.bsky.social's latest:
▪️ San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps called his shot
▪️ Brenner's crucial redemption arc
▪️ Walker Zimmerman's future in question
▪️ Minnesota United's set piece incentives
▪️ ...and much more
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▪️ San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps called his shot
▪️ Brenner's crucial redemption arc
▪️ Walker Zimmerman's future in question
▪️ Minnesota United's set piece incentives
▪️ ...and much more
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10 MLS Thoughts: San Diego FC dazzle, Walker Zimmerman’s future & more
We're diving into the latest tactics and stories from around the MLS postseason.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Catch up on the most interesting stories from around the MLS postseason in @joeclowery.bsky.social's latest:
▪️ San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps called his shot
▪️ Brenner's crucial redemption arc
▪️ Walker Zimmerman's future in question
▪️ Minnesota United's set piece incentives
▪️ ...and much more
🆓 ⬇️
▪️ San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps called his shot
▪️ Brenner's crucial redemption arc
▪️ Walker Zimmerman's future in question
▪️ Minnesota United's set piece incentives
▪️ ...and much more
🆓 ⬇️
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Catch up with all things conference semis as I dive into a wonderfully tense set of USL Championship playoff matches.
The USL Championship’s conference finals are set 👀
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
USL Power Rankings: Which Championship team can win it all?
Who has the best shot to take home a trophy? Plus, we're eulogizing the latest teams to fall.
www.backheeled.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Catch up with all things conference semis as I dive into a wonderfully tense set of USL Championship playoff matches.
The USL Championship’s conference finals are set 👀
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
USL Power Rankings: Which Championship team can win it all?
Who has the best shot to take home a trophy? Plus, we're eulogizing the latest teams to fall.
www.backheeled.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The USL Championship’s conference finals are set 👀
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that have the best chance to lift a trophy, and the teams that fell on Saturday.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
▪️ Tata Martino is back at Atlanta United
▪️ New England Revolution hire Marko Mitrovic
▪️ St. Louis City land Corey Wray to lead their front office
Listen to The Backheeled Show for analysis on the latest news from around MLS 🎧
▪️ New England Revolution hire Marko Mitrovic
▪️ St. Louis City land Corey Wray to lead their front office
Listen to The Backheeled Show for analysis on the latest news from around MLS 🎧
Tata back to Atlanta United?! Revs land a coach, St. Louis' front office hire & more MLS news
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
▪️ Tata Martino is back at Atlanta United
▪️ New England Revolution hire Marko Mitrovic
▪️ St. Louis City land Corey Wray to lead their front office
Listen to The Backheeled Show for analysis on the latest news from around MLS 🎧
▪️ New England Revolution hire Marko Mitrovic
▪️ St. Louis City land Corey Wray to lead their front office
Listen to The Backheeled Show for analysis on the latest news from around MLS 🎧
Only one MLS team can boast of a bigger points improvement from last year to this one than Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire.
While their season ended in playoff disappointment, something is becoming clear: the Fire can become a model MLS club once again.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
While their season ended in playoff disappointment, something is becoming clear: the Fire can become a model MLS club once again.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
Chicago Fire’s painful playoff exit shouldn’t overshadow a year of real progress
Under Gregg Berhalter, the Fire may become a model MLS club once again.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Only one MLS team can boast of a bigger points improvement from last year to this one than Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire.
While their season ended in playoff disappointment, something is becoming clear: the Fire can become a model MLS club once again.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
While their season ended in playoff disappointment, something is becoming clear: the Fire can become a model MLS club once again.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
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North Carolina is going on hiatus with the loose promise of a D1 return, a decision with huge ramifications for the rest of the USL.
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
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I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
North Carolina FC’s hiatus exposes the cracks beneath the USL’s expressed ambition
While USL arms itself for a push towards creating a top men’s league and adding promotion and relegation, it’s clear more work is needed.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
North Carolina is going on hiatus with the loose promise of a D1 return, a decision with huge ramifications for the rest of the USL.
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
I break down the difficult financial future for the USL's clubs and why the league's upcoming reforms might be make-or-break.
www.backheeled.com/north-caroli...
The USL's publicly stated ambition is clear: to implement pro-rel and launch a first-division men's league.
But North Carolina FC's hiatus reveals the cracks in the USL's ecosystem.
If North Carolina can’t justify continued losses, write @usltactics.com, they aren't the only club struggling ⤵️
But North Carolina FC's hiatus reveals the cracks in the USL's ecosystem.
If North Carolina can’t justify continued losses, write @usltactics.com, they aren't the only club struggling ⤵️
North Carolina FC’s hiatus exposes the cracks beneath the USL’s expressed ambition
While USL arms itself for a push towards creating a top men’s league and adding promotion and relegation, it’s clear more work is needed.
www.backheeled.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The USL's publicly stated ambition is clear: to implement pro-rel and launch a first-division men's league.
But North Carolina FC's hiatus reveals the cracks in the USL's ecosystem.
If North Carolina can’t justify continued losses, write @usltactics.com, they aren't the only club struggling ⤵️
But North Carolina FC's hiatus reveals the cracks in the USL's ecosystem.
If North Carolina can’t justify continued losses, write @usltactics.com, they aren't the only club struggling ⤵️
As the 2026 World Cup nears, injury anxiety heightens. Who can the USMNT least afford to lose?
Ahead of the November window, @sanjaysujan.bsky.social examines Mauricio Pochettino's most important players 🇺🇸
Who sits at the top of the 'MVP Rankings'?
Read ⤵️
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Ahead of the November window, @sanjaysujan.bsky.social examines Mauricio Pochettino's most important players 🇺🇸
Who sits at the top of the 'MVP Rankings'?
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-mvp-ra...
USMNT MVP rankings: Who are Pochettino’s most important players ahead of the World Cup?
Heading into crunch time in this World Cup cycle, these are the players most crucial to the United States’ success.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As the 2026 World Cup nears, injury anxiety heightens. Who can the USMNT least afford to lose?
Ahead of the November window, @sanjaysujan.bsky.social examines Mauricio Pochettino's most important players 🇺🇸
Who sits at the top of the 'MVP Rankings'?
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-mvp-ra...
Ahead of the November window, @sanjaysujan.bsky.social examines Mauricio Pochettino's most important players 🇺🇸
Who sits at the top of the 'MVP Rankings'?
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-mvp-ra...
Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to a clever data approach.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read up ahead of the club's playoff match tonight ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read up ahead of the club's playoff match tonight ⤵️
Inside Minnesota United’s rebirth: Playing “like Stoke City on a rainy Tuesday” & buying into data
The Loons’ unorthodox rebuild has seen them develop into one of MLS’s most modern and competitive outfits.
www.backheeled.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to a clever data approach.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read up ahead of the club's playoff match tonight ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read up ahead of the club's playoff match tonight ⤵️
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This might’ve been the wildest first round in the history of the USL playoffs, so come find out how it went down.
The USL Championship’s opening playoff weekend was chock full of fireworks 🎆
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Power Rankings: Where each playoff team stands after a wild opening weekend
The first round of the USL Championship postseason is in the books. Here’s what we learned amidst the chaos.
www.backheeled.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This might’ve been the wildest first round in the history of the USL playoffs, so come find out how it went down.
The USL Championship’s opening playoff weekend was chock full of fireworks 🎆
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Power Rankings: Where each playoff team stands after a wild opening weekend
The first round of the USL Championship postseason is in the books. Here’s what we learned amidst the chaos.
www.backheeled.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The USL Championship’s opening playoff weekend was chock full of fireworks 🎆
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
@usltactics.com breaks down the action, the teams that survived, and the ones that didn’t.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
The Hell Is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati may be MLS's best 🍿
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of tonight’s playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of tonight’s playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
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Hell Is Real: Wilfried Nancy, Pat Noonan's "love" for the rivalry and the tactics within it
Both the Columbus Crew manager and the FC Cincinnati head coach adore the matchup between their teams. How will the latest playoff chapter of a headlining rivalry unfold?
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November 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Hell Is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati may be MLS's best 🍿
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of tonight’s playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of tonight’s playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
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Which teams in the USL Championship playoffs can *really* compete, and who should be planning for 2026?
I’m assessing all 16 postseason clubs to find out.
I’m assessing all 16 postseason clubs to find out.
USL Championship Playoff Tiers 🏆
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Championship 2025 playoff tiers: Favorites, dark horses, and better-luck-next-times
With the postseason kicking off this weekend, who’s for real, who could make a run, and who’s just lucky to have made the cut?
www.backheeled.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Which teams in the USL Championship playoffs can *really* compete, and who should be planning for 2026?
I’m assessing all 16 postseason clubs to find out.
I’m assessing all 16 postseason clubs to find out.
The Hell Is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati may be MLS's best 🍿
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of this weekend's playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of this weekend's playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
Hell Is Real: Wilfried Nancy, Pat Noonan's "love" for the rivalry and the tactics within it
Both the Columbus Crew manager and the FC Cincinnati head coach adore the matchup between their teams. How will the latest playoff chapter of a headlining rivalry unfold?
www.backheeled.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Hell Is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati may be MLS's best 🍿
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of this weekend's playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
@cboehm.bsky.social spoke to Wilfried Nancy and Pat Noonan about their "love" for the rivalry and the tactics that define it ahead of this weekend's playoff rematch.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/columbus-cre...
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"Instead of complaining about potentially not having the resources, let's embrace it by being an efficient team.”
Minnesota United's pursuit of efficiency has led them to being one of MLS's most modern and competitive outfits.
On the Loons' new thoughtful + data-driven era, for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Minnesota United's pursuit of efficiency has led them to being one of MLS's most modern and competitive outfits.
On the Loons' new thoughtful + data-driven era, for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Inside Minnesota United’s rebirth: Playing “like Stoke City on a rainy Tuesday” & buying into data
The Loons’ unorthodox rebuild has seen them develop into one of MLS’s most modern and competitive outfits.
www.backheeled.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"Instead of complaining about potentially not having the resources, let's embrace it by being an efficient team.”
Minnesota United's pursuit of efficiency has led them to being one of MLS's most modern and competitive outfits.
On the Loons' new thoughtful + data-driven era, for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Minnesota United's pursuit of efficiency has led them to being one of MLS's most modern and competitive outfits.
On the Loons' new thoughtful + data-driven era, for @backheeled.com ⤵️
USL Championship Playoff Tiers 🏆
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Championship 2025 playoff tiers: Favorites, dark horses, and better-luck-next-times
With the postseason kicking off this weekend, who’s for real, who could make a run, and who’s just lucky to have made the cut?
www.backheeled.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
USL Championship Playoff Tiers 🏆
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
▪️ Trophy favorites
▪️ They could do it
▪️ Dark horses to watch
▪️ We're just happy to be here!
@usltactics.com previews the postseason field ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to striking a data deal with @americansocceranalysis.com.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
Inside Minnesota United’s rebirth: Playing “like Stoke City on a rainy Tuesday” & buying into data
The Loons’ unorthodox rebuild has seen them develop into one of MLS’s most modern and competitive outfits.
www.backheeled.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Few things about Minnesota United's new era have been normal — from outlier tactics to striking a data deal with @americansocceranalysis.com.
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
@joeclowery.bsky.social spoke with key figures at the club to go inside the Loons' rebirth as one of MLS's most competitive outfits.
Read ⤵️
We're getting you caught up on the MLS playoffs in less than 10 minutes ⏳
Listen to The Backheeled Show to find out what you need to know about each and every Round One playoff game to date!
🎧
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Listen to The Backheeled Show to find out what you need to know about each and every Round One playoff game to date!
🎧
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MLS Playoffs: Gregg Berhalter's tactical gambit, Vancouver Whitecaps dominate & much more
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October 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We're getting you caught up on the MLS playoffs in less than 10 minutes ⏳
Listen to The Backheeled Show to find out what you need to know about each and every Round One playoff game to date!
🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/0rI4...
Listen to The Backheeled Show to find out what you need to know about each and every Round One playoff game to date!
🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/0rI4...
We know you have thoughts on MLS. Why not make them heard?
We're partnering with @sixonefivesoccer.com and 20 other independent outlets to produce the 2025 end-of-season MLS fan survey.
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We're partnering with @sixonefivesoccer.com and 20 other independent outlets to produce the 2025 end-of-season MLS fan survey.
More ⤵️
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Introducing the MLS 2025 end-of-season fan survey
We know you have thoughts on MLS. Why not make them heard?
www.backheeled.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We know you have thoughts on MLS. Why not make them heard?
We're partnering with @sixonefivesoccer.com and 20 other independent outlets to produce the 2025 end-of-season MLS fan survey.
More ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/introducing-...
We're partnering with @sixonefivesoccer.com and 20 other independent outlets to produce the 2025 end-of-season MLS fan survey.
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Without spending big, the Seattle Sounders have assembled an all-time MLS roster to withstand one of the busiest seasons ever.
“Our fourth DP is our development system,” general manager Craig Waibel told me. “That’s where we choose to spend the money because it’s working.”
For @backheeled.com ⤵️
“Our fourth DP is our development system,” general manager Craig Waibel told me. “That’s where we choose to spend the money because it’s working.”
For @backheeled.com ⤵️
How the Seattle Sounders turned smart spending into an all-time great MLS roster
MLS is keeping its teams busier than ever, so the Sounders are looking inward to create an elite squad.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Without spending big, the Seattle Sounders have assembled an all-time MLS roster to withstand one of the busiest seasons ever.
“Our fourth DP is our development system,” general manager Craig Waibel told me. “That’s where we choose to spend the money because it’s working.”
For @backheeled.com ⤵️
“Our fourth DP is our development system,” general manager Craig Waibel told me. “That’s where we choose to spend the money because it’s working.”
For @backheeled.com ⤵️
Without spending huge sums on salaries or transfer fees, the Seattle Sounders assembled one of deepest rosters in MLS history.
Here's how.
"Our fourth Designated Player is our development system," general manager Craig Waibel told @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Read ⤵️
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Here's how.
"Our fourth Designated Player is our development system," general manager Craig Waibel told @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/how-seattle-...
How the Seattle Sounders turned smart spending into an all-time great MLS roster
MLS is keeping its teams busier than ever, so the Sounders are looking inward to create an elite squad.
www.backheeled.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Without spending huge sums on salaries or transfer fees, the Seattle Sounders assembled one of deepest rosters in MLS history.
Here's how.
"Our fourth Designated Player is our development system," general manager Craig Waibel told @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Read ⤵️
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Here's how.
"Our fourth Designated Player is our development system," general manager Craig Waibel told @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/how-seattle-...
𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!
Where does your team stand after the Championship's final regular season weekend? @usltactics.com digs into all 24 squads.
Find out who’s up and who’s down ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
Where does your team stand after the Championship's final regular season weekend? @usltactics.com digs into all 24 squads.
Find out who’s up and who’s down ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Power Rankings: A new points record, the Golden Boot & everything else from Week 34
After 34 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!
Where does your team stand after the Championship's final regular season weekend? @usltactics.com digs into all 24 squads.
Find out who’s up and who’s down ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
Where does your team stand after the Championship's final regular season weekend? @usltactics.com digs into all 24 squads.
Find out who’s up and who’s down ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
The MLS playoffs start today in full — and your team probably won't win it all.
@joeclowery.bsky.social and @benwright.bsky.social examine each team's biggest weakness to find out why they'll fall short 🏆
West: www.backheeled.com/haters-guide...
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@joeclowery.bsky.social and @benwright.bsky.social examine each team's biggest weakness to find out why they'll fall short 🏆
West: www.backheeled.com/haters-guide...
East: www.backheeled.com/haters-guide...
Hater’s Guide to the 2025 MLS playoffs: Why each Eastern Conference team won’t win MLS Cup
Your favorite team? They'll crush your hopes. At least we're letting you down easy...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The MLS playoffs start today in full — and your team probably won't win it all.
@joeclowery.bsky.social and @benwright.bsky.social examine each team's biggest weakness to find out why they'll fall short 🏆
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East: www.backheeled.com/haters-guide...
@joeclowery.bsky.social and @benwright.bsky.social examine each team's biggest weakness to find out why they'll fall short 🏆
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🔮 Previewing each MLS first round series
🏆 Which teams will make it to the conference semis?
⏳ Getting you up-to-speed in 10 minutes
The Backheeled Show 🎧
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🏆 Which teams will make it to the conference semis?
⏳ Getting you up-to-speed in 10 minutes
The Backheeled Show 🎧
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MLS Playoffs: Predicting every Round One series!
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October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🔮 Previewing each MLS first round series
🏆 Which teams will make it to the conference semis?
⏳ Getting you up-to-speed in 10 minutes
The Backheeled Show 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/5TFF...
🏆 Which teams will make it to the conference semis?
⏳ Getting you up-to-speed in 10 minutes
The Backheeled Show 🎧
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The USL’s all-league teams are coming soon — but what about the next generation?
Here’s @usltactics.com U-21 Best XI, spotlighting the best young talents across the Championship and League One in 2025 🌟
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Here’s @usltactics.com U-21 Best XI, spotlighting the best young talents across the Championship and League One in 2025 🌟
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Building a USL young player Best XI: Championship, League One standouts to know
From elite defensive prospects to talented attackers, get to know the USL's rising stars.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The USL’s all-league teams are coming soon — but what about the next generation?
Here’s @usltactics.com U-21 Best XI, spotlighting the best young talents across the Championship and League One in 2025 🌟
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www.backheeled.com/building-usl...
Here’s @usltactics.com U-21 Best XI, spotlighting the best young talents across the Championship and League One in 2025 🌟
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/building-usl...