Lionel Messi is now around a year-and-a-half into his MLS tenure, having concluded season two with an unceremonious exit in the playoffs. The TSS Gang is here to analyze the Argentine's impact on the league, how he will fare now that Tata Martino has departed, and how long will be be in Miami... JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which h…

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 fearsome foursome dives into a slew of newsy topics from around the soccer world. A certain bald manager has a new deal, there’s trouble brewing in France, and so much more! Plus, we look ahead to the games we’re watching this weekend. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, bl…

Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's 4-2 win over Jamaica one last time, before moving on to everyone's favorite topic: dual nationals! Who are the most likely candidates to get a call from Poch, who is still deciding, and what exactly is the naturalization process when it comes to FIFA? All that and much more! JOIN THE TSS+…

Taylor and Joe are here to take a long look at the USMNT's 4-2 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. How did the U.S. book their spot in the Nations League final four? What stood out from the match? And who impressed? All that -- and tons more -- on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus …

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…

Another USMNT vs. Jamaica match, another quick take review from Taylor and Joe! We hop on to chat through the U.S.'s latest match. What did we like? What didn't we like? Find out on the show -- and keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT review! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts…

Ryan and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions Mailbag! The Dynamic Duo asks whether Pep Guardiola could succeed at a 'smaller' team, why there are differences in European and US youth coaching, and how we can bring show tunes to the stands! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusi…

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA's 1-0 win over Jamaica in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League playoff. How much can we take away from a match played on a brutal pitch? What are the central tenets of USMNT Poch Ball, as we understand them so far? What does progress look like in the return leg? Plus, thumbs up/thum…

Taylor and Joe hop on to quickly chat through the USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal clash with Jamaica just after the final whistle. What stood out? And what caused concern? We discuss. Keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT/Jamaica review! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus p…

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…

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Apertura and Clausura league structures, introducing your friends to soccer, the future of Jim Curtin, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/…

With a pair of U.S. games coming up later this week and next, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to run through everything you need to know. What’s at stake in these games? Who did Poch call in? Who was left at home? And what do we want to see from the USMNT? All that — and more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses…

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…

Sorry, what happened in MLS this weekend?! Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the last games from Round One of the MLS postseason, including Inter Miami's shocking exit at the hands of Atlanta United, LAFC's nervy win, and penalty shootout victories for NYCFC and Orlando City. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podca…

Them TSS Boys are here to review another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by Chelsea, Man City suffered another defeat, Barcelona's run came to an end, and the top two in Serie A put on an enjoyable tactical battle! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord,…

Ryan, Taylror and Graham are here to get under the hood of some of the biggest teams in the world to see why they are underperforming - and how they might be fixed! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/total…

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League action, including Amorim's final home game with Sporting, AC Milan and Liverpool compounding the respective miseries of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid return to their old ways against PSG, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, wh…

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.…

The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! 1. Why are Tottenham able to consistently get results against Manchester City? 2. Do we think VAR would be improved by becoming more like the challenge system in other sports? 3. How should Manchester United offload their underperforming players? 4. What are some examples of one player being well …