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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 subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!

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 subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!

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 Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!

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 soccer coverage!

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!

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 rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!

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!

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 American soccer coverage! 

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!