John Morrissey
@usltactics.com
Co-host of @theuslshow.bsky.social, contributor at @Backheeled.com. Did oppo scouting and data for the Sacramento Republic and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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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
ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
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NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
The Back Four: (Semi)final countdown
Featuring Rhode Island’s defensive choices, League One analysis, and more USL miscellany
www.usltactics.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
Reposted by John Morrissey
ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost 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 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
The Back Four: (Semi)final countdown
Featuring Rhode Island’s defensive choices, League One analysis, and more USL miscellany
www.usltactics.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEWSLETTER: Early release this week, but there's tons to cover. I'm diving deep into:
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
🟠 Knoxville's stellar back line
🔷 How Spokane's measured tactics won the day
⚓ Defensive balance for RIFC
💛 New Mexico's complete attack
⁉️ DC-Brooklyn takeaways
www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...
ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost 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 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
What’s fun about Portland is that they’ve always got 4-5 players on the pitch that are liable to score the best goal you’ve seen in your life
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What’s fun about Portland is that they’ve always got 4-5 players on the pitch that are liable to score the best goal you’ve seen in your life
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Ollie Wright, man of the moment for @heartsofpine.bsky.social.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Ollie Wright, man of the moment for @heartsofpine.bsky.social.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
His second goal of the #USL-1 Playoffs levels it up early in the second half.
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.
Reposted by John Morrissey
Second minute of stoppage time in extra time, Lukic scores his sixth goal this season after coming on as a substitute to win it for @fctulsa.bsky.social.
The Scissortails are going to their first #USL-C Western Conference Final.
The Scissortails are going to their first #USL-C Western Conference Final.
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Second minute of stoppage time in extra time, Lukic scores his sixth goal this season after coming on as a substitute to win it for @fctulsa.bsky.social.
The Scissortails are going to their first #USL-C Western Conference Final.
The Scissortails are going to their first #USL-C Western Conference Final.
Brutal set piece defending to put OCSC down, can't have that in the playoffs.
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Brutal set piece defending to put OCSC down, can't have that in the playoffs.
Detroit has eight *shots* in 210 playoff minutes and they might advance to the conference final
Hey can someone score a fuckin goal please @ USL
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Detroit has eight *shots* in 210 playoff minutes and they might advance to the conference final
They’re having a dive-off
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
They’re having a dive-off
The saddest last-ever goal North Carolina could give up...
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The saddest last-ever goal North Carolina could give up...
And THAT is why you bring Albert Dikwa in off the bench.
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
And THAT is why you bring Albert Dikwa in off the bench.
Jean-Eric Moursou is going to be a very good USL player (if he isn't already), and plays like this to recover from the pivot and stonewall Taylor Calheira are a major reason why.
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Jean-Eric Moursou is going to be a very good USL player (if he isn't already), and plays like this to recover from the pivot and stonewall Taylor Calheira are a major reason why.
Stronger pressure usual from NCFC tonight - doing well to stay tight up the middle and pursue backpasses, and Mikey Maldonado is *everywhere*
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Stronger pressure usual from NCFC tonight - doing well to stay tight up the middle and pursue backpasses, and Mikey Maldonado is *everywhere*
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#USL-C Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals Night kicks off now on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/catalo...
www.espn.com/watch/catalo...
Stream USL Championship Videos on Watch ESPN - ESPN
Stream the latest USL Championship videos on Watch ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#USL-C Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals Night kicks off now on ESPN+.
www.espn.com/watch/catalo...
www.espn.com/watch/catalo...
They’re calling it the most watchable broadcast of all time
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
They’re calling it the most watchable broadcast of all time
Substack's very legitimate algorithm thinks I'm growing faster than Pablo Torre
November 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Substack's very legitimate algorithm thinks I'm growing faster than Pablo Torre
playoffs
NEW: Playoff preview time! I dig into all six matches across the Championship and League One, setting the table with a key clip (or two) to break down the tactical battles that matter most.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Tape Session: the USL playoffs' second round
Previewing this weekend’s action across the Championship and League One
www.usltactics.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
playoffs
Reposted by John Morrissey
NEW: Playoff preview time! I dig into all six matches across the Championship and League One, setting the table with a key clip (or two) to break down the tactical battles that matter most.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Tape Session: the USL playoffs' second round
Previewing this weekend’s action across the Championship and League One
www.usltactics.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
NEW: Playoff preview time! I dig into all six matches across the Championship and League One, setting the table with a key clip (or two) to break down the tactical battles that matter most.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
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USL Odds, November 7th @theuslshow.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/statrobo...
USL Odds, November 7
The playoffs continue! Do more upsets await us?
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
USL Odds, November 7th @theuslshow.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/statrobo...
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What can prior matchups this season teach us about how this weekend's #USL-C Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals and #USL-1 Semifinals might play out?
@usltactics.com has your tape session on all six games this weekend.
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
@usltactics.com has your tape session on all six games this weekend.
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Tape Session: the USL playoffs' second round
Previewing this weekend’s action across the Championship and League One
www.usltactics.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
What can prior matchups this season teach us about how this weekend's #USL-C Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals and #USL-1 Semifinals might play out?
@usltactics.com has your tape session on all six games this weekend.
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
@usltactics.com has your tape session on all six games this weekend.
www.usltactics.com/p/tape-sessi...
Reposted by John Morrissey
Last weekend, five of the seven former #USL-C title-winners were knocked out of the postseason.
That means on Saturday night, five clubs have a chance to make their first trip to a #USL-C Conference Final in their histories.
Here's a look at each one.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
That means on Saturday night, five clubs have a chance to make their first trip to a #USL-C Conference Final in their histories.
Here's a look at each one.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The USL Championship Playoffs are Wide Open, Who’ll Take Advantage?
Five clubs in Eastern & Western Conference Semifinals have chance to make deepest run in USL-C postseason on Saturday night
www.uslchampionship.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Last weekend, five of the seven former #USL-C title-winners were knocked out of the postseason.
That means on Saturday night, five clubs have a chance to make their first trip to a #USL-C Conference Final in their histories.
Here's a look at each one.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
That means on Saturday night, five clubs have a chance to make their first trip to a #USL-C Conference Final in their histories.
Here's a look at each one.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...