Let's learn about the new kids on the block, shall we? On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in MLS. Who are the key figures? How will they play? And how will they perform in 2025? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for mor…

Just before heading out to California to put boots (or, more accurately, sneakers) on the ground during MLS preseason, Joe Lowery dives into a handful of the most fascinating offseason moves from around MLS. Between incoming stars, trades, and trends, there was plenty to cover. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backhee…

The MLS offseason just keeps getting more and more interesting! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the impact of Cucho Hernandez's move to La Liga, Atlanta United's new record signing, cash trades, and 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…

The MLS offseason has been *wild*. After running through every team in the East on Tuesday, Joe Lowery updates you on all 15 teams in the Western Conference. What have they been up to this winter? Who's looking set for the 2025 season? And who still has work to do? If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for m…

The MLS offseason has been *wild*. On today's show, Joe Lowery dives in to update you on all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. What have they been up to this winter? Who's looking set for the 2025 season? And who still has work to do? If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!…

Today was schedule day! MLS, the USL Championship, and USL League One released their schedules for 2025. Joe Lowery dives into the biggest takeaways from those schedules and chats about the latest and greatest roster moves from around MLS. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer covera…

Joe Lowery is here to dive into a slew of topics from around MLS, ranging from Atlanta United's big front office hire, Inter Miami going full chaos mode, teams to watch this offseason, and so 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 acast.com/pr…

It's a trifecta of topics on today's show! Joe Lowery dives into U.S. Soccer's decision to add another game to the upcoming January camp, the latest on San Diego FC's roster build ahead of their expansion season, and the USL's new cup competition. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American socce…

The LA Galaxy lifted their league-record sixth MLS Cup on Saturday, taking down the New York Red Bulls. Joe Lowery was there -- and gives his thoughts on the game on today's show. Plus, a look at a couple of the biggest stories of the offseason so far: a star heading out of Orlando and San Diego's upcoming expansion draft. If you enjoyed this episo…

From the parking lot at Dignity Health Sports Park, Joe Lowery previews Saturday's MLS Cup! 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.

Buckle up, folks, because we're taking a spin around MLS! On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into the Conference Finals, discussing how the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls booked their spots in Saturday's MLS Cup over the Seattle Sounders and Orlando City. Then, it's a chat about Riqui Puig's brutal ACL tear and this year's recently released MLS Bes…

With another set of hirings and firings, the MLS coaching carousel sure is spinning! Joe Lowery runs through the latest news from around the league before diving into the weekend's conference semifinal clashes. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acas…

Tata Martino is out! There's a new record-breaking MLS incoming transfer! There are four MLS playoff games this weekend! With no shortage of subject matter, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around the league. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See a…

The U.S. men's national team cruised past Jamaica in the first half in St. Louis last night, eventually ending the evening with a 4-2 win and a spot in the next round of the Concacaf Nations League. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into what we learned from the USMNT's latest match under Mauricio Pochettino. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a…

As the U.S. men's national team prepares to take on Jamaica in Mauricio Pochettino's second-ever camp in charge of the squad, Joe Lowery dives into what we should expect during this November window. 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/privac…

With another insane weekend of MLS playoff action in the rearview mirror, Joe Lowery dives into all four series-deciding matches from the end of Round One. How did Atlanta United take down Inter Miami? Was this season a failure for Miami? And who stood out from the other three matches? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episod…

Ahead of this weekend's slate of MLS games, Joe Lowery dives into the big things to watch for from all four series-deciding matches as Round One comes to a close. 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.…

After a wild few days of MLS playoff action, Joe Lowery is here to break down the latest from each and every Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls send the Columbus Crew packing? How did Atlanta United and the Vancouver Whitecaps craft upsets? And what on earth happened in Houston? All that -- and so much more -- on the show. If you enjo…

The MLS playoffs are headed towards the next set of games in Round One & the USL Championship is about to kick off their postseason action! On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks down what to watch this weekend. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

With the MLS postseason officially underway, Joe Lowery walks you through every game that's already unfolded from Round One. Get caught up on all the playoff action you've missed in less than 10 minutes. 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/p…

With the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs kicking off on Friday, Joe Lowery is here to prepare you for the postseason...by disappointing you before your favorite team does. Listen to today's show to find out why every playoff team won't win MLS Cup. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American…

The MLS playoffs kick off today! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into five of the things he's most interested in watching as the postseason gets underway. From contenders to challengers, there's plenty to discuss. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's 2-0 loss to Mexico -- their first loss to El Tri since 2019 -- from earlier this week. What went wrong for Mauricio Pochettino's team? And what did we learn? Find answers to those questions, plus a look ahead to the final day of the MLS regular season on Saturday, on the show! If you enjoyed this e…

The U.S. men's national team's Mauricio Pochettino era has begun! On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the most important takeaways after the USMNT's win over Panama in Poch's debut and looks ahead to his second game in charge, which will be against Mexico later on today. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.…

The 2024 U.S. Open Cup final is officially in the books. This year’s tournament took a hit when MLS tried to withdraw its teams -- Joe Lowery dives into the questions still facing the Open Cup, LAFC's win, and the other top stories from the 2024 edition. Check out John Morrissey's great article looking back at the Open Cup right here. If you enjoye…

Christian Pulisic is in the form of his life right now for AC Milan, fresh off scoring against Inter in Serie A and Liverpool in the Champions League. On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into how Pulisic has been so effective -- and what it means for Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to…

Is Gregg Berhalter heading to the Chicago Fire? Joe Lowery dives into the reports linking the former USMNT manager to MLS -- and sinks his teeth into a couple of other meaty topics from around the league. 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 the playoffs grow ever-closer in MLS, Joe Lowery divides the potential postseason clubs into four tiers: from contenders all the way down to pretenders. 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 finally happened! Mauricio Pochettino was officially named U.S. men's national team manager earlier this week. What are the biggest questions facing Poch as he begins his new job with the USMNT? Joe Lowery dives in. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. …

As we all still wait for an official Poch announcement, Joe Lowery dives into which positions are up for grabs in the U.S. men's national team's starting XI. 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.…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the incredible career of Alex Morgan after the U.S. women's national team great announced her retirement on Thursday. 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.…

We still have no official word on Poch (though, that word should be coming soon!), but that won't stop us from diving into the latest U.S. men's national team roster. On this episode, Joe Lowery breaks down the 24-player squad selected by interim manager Mikey Varas. From some surprising names to some notable absences, there's plenty of meat. If yo…

LAFC and Sporting Kansas City have a date in the U.S. Open Cup final next month! How did those teams prevail in this week's semifinals? Joe Lowery dives in. Plus, we look ahead to the best action coming up this weekend across MLS, the NWSL, and the USL. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American…

We're chatting all things MLS on this episode! Joe Lowery dives into the latest on-field action from around the league, including the Crew's victory of LAFC in the Leagues Cup final, RSL's struggles, and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. S…

It's a new era in the NWSL: the draft is no more. On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into NWSL and NWSL Players Association's historic new collective bargaining agreement. What changes were made? And how will they impact the future of the league (and of the women's game)? Then, it's full steam ahead into a discussion of the transfer window dates her…

With the MLS summer transfer window closed, Joe Lowery dives into some of the best (and worst) windows from around the league. 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 reports stating that former Chelsea, PSG, and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is very close to taking over as the USMNT's manager, Joe Lowery dives into the entire situation. How close is this deal to getting over the line? How big of a hire is Poch? And what would his U.S. team look like? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjo…

The U.S. women's national team is back on top of the women's game. What did we learn from their run to the gold medal in France? Joe Lowery dives into his five takeaways. 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.…

We're just two days away from the U.S. women's national team's first game at the Paris Olympics! On today's show, Joe Lowery previews the USWNT: how will they play? Who will start? And how far will they go? 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 co…

The MLS summer transfer window opens today! On this episode, Joe Lowery examines transfer needs for each MLS team in the Eastern Conference. 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.…

On today's show, Joe Lowery examines transfer needs for every MLS team in the Western Conference ahead of the summer window opening later this week. 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.…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into U.S. Soccer's decision to fire Gregg Berhalter as USMNT manager. What went wrong for Berhalter? What comes next for the United States? Who could replace Berhalter? You'll find answers to all of those questions on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more …

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's Gregg Berhalter situation, the USWNT's pre-Olympics camp, a showdown in the NWSL, the MLS transfer window, and more. 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.…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery shares his perspective from the ground on the USMNT's opening win over Bolivia in the Copa America and looks ahead to Thursday's match against Panama in Atlanta. 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 …

On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into all 26 players on Gregg Berhalter's Copa America roster, running through one nugget of information on each player. Get your bite-sized scouting reports here, so you can blow your group chat away with knowledge this summer. Take advantage of our special Copa America discount and get 20% off an annual Backheeled…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery ranks all 16 teams at the Copa America and runs through what you should expect from us here at Backheeled as the USMNT's summer gets underway. Take advantage of our special Copa America discount and get 20% off an annual Backheeled subscription today! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating! Hosted on Acast. Se…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's 1-1 draw with Brazil. What did we learn about the U.S. from this confidence-building result? Find out on the show. 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.…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery looks back at what went wrong for the USMNT in their historic loss to Colombia before looking ahead to what comes next for the United States in their busy summer of soccer. 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/p…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's upcoming games against Colombia (Saturday) and Brazil (Wednesday). What should you be watching for in these Copa America tune-ups? And what's at stake for the United States? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for mo…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the U.S. women's national team's first game under Emma Hayes. How did they set up tactically? Which players featured in key roles? And what's still to come for this team? 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…