With the MLS offseason officially underway, Joe Lowery dives into a pressing question facing all 30 teams in the league. From signings to tactical approaches, there's plenty to discuss! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

MLS offseason preview! Each team’s biggest question heading into 2026

It's a jam-packed show! Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's World Cup draw, assessing their chances to in the group stage. Plus, we look back at MLS Cup to examine how Inter Miami topped the Vancouver Whitecaps. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

USMNT World Cup draw reaction! Plus, how Inter Miami won MLS Cup

With just two days until MLS Cup kicks off between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps, Joe Lowery gets you ready for the season finale. What will decide Saturday's clash? And who has the edge? Find out on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

MLS Cup Preview! Getting you ready for Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Ahead of Saturday's MLS finale, Joe Lowery dives into the two teams vying for MLS Cup glory. In this first of a two-part MLS Cup preview, we examine Lionel Messi's impact for Inter Miami, the Vancouver Whitecaps' aggressive defense, Miami's tactical transformation, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

MLS Cup is set: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps! Messi, tactics & more

And then there were four! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the MLS conference semifinals, examining what went right for the victors and what went wrong for the losers. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

Inter Miami dominate! San Diego FC sneak through! MLS playoff roundup

On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at the United States men's national team's final games of 2025 to ask: what did we learn about Mauricio Pochettino's team? Then, it's on to a preview of the MLS conference semifinal clashes coming up this weekend (and Monday). If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

USMNT close out 2025 in style! Plus, MLS playoff preview!

MLS is changing. On today's show, Joe Lowery details those changes and what they mean for the league's present and future. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

What impact will MLS's calendar change have on the league?

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 <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

Previewing USMNT vs. Paraguay & Uruguay: What to watch for, key players, tactics & more

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 <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/6363fe94e71f4a0011891cdc/episodes/backheeled.com/#/portal/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Backheeled.com</a> for more American soccer coverage!

Inter Miami & San Diego FC shine, Minnesota United's wild win & more: MLS Playoffs

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