MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

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Episodes: 84

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Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli serve up analysis of the players, teams, tactics, and trends in Major League Soccer. With match reviews and other insights, Joe and Jordan are here to help make sense of MLS's on-field action.

Episode Date
Thank you from Joe and Jordan! And goodbye for now -
Jan 10, 2022
What could cause each playoff team's downfall? Plus, digging into MLS Decision Day!
Nov 09, 2021
The Revs clinch the Supporters' Shield! Plus, analysis of the 2-2 draw between Pareja's Orlando City and Arena's New England Revolution
Oct 25, 2021
The East stays crazy, Wilfried Nancy continues to work wonders in Montreal, the Philadelphia Union claw back, and much more
Oct 18, 2021
El Tráfico analysis! Open space galore, lovely possession sequences from the LA Galaxy, LAFC getting out on the break, and much more
Oct 04, 2021
Analyzing Atlanta United's wild 3-2 win over D.C. United: Atlanta get out and run, Luiz Araújo shines, Hernán Losada's D.C. transformation, and more
Sep 20, 2021
Vancouver make their playoff push, Jesús Ferreira scores a wondergoal, RSL take full advantage of FC Dallas' defensive struggles, and more
Sep 06, 2021
What makes NYCFC so filthy good, the Revs miss some of their stars, how to topple the Eastern Conference’s giants, and more
Aug 30, 2021
Analyzing big moves from the MLS transfer window! The Whitecaps get their #10, Colorado elevate their midfield with Mark-Anthony Kaye, Austin and Atlanta make DP signings, and more
Aug 09, 2021
Ricardo Pepi, Carles Gil, Boris Sekulić, the Nashville Contingent, and more players we’re loving in MLS
Jul 26, 2021
Analyzing Minnesota United’s new signings Fragapane and Hunou, what led to the end of Seattle's undefeated streak, and much more
Jul 19, 2021
Is Venezia a good spot for Tanner Tessmann, what's up with D.C.'s Andy Najar experiment, how do the Sounders keep Soundering, and more listener questions
Jul 12, 2021
SKC strut their stuff, Bob Bradley goes back to the 3-5-2 for LAFC, 3-at-the-back shapes are taking over MLS, and more
Jun 28, 2021
Columbus look like themselves as they close out Historic Crew Stadium in style, Brian Gutiérrez may be a star in the making, and more
Jun 21, 2021
Fullbacks ready to go full Nouhou and play center back, RBNY's progression under Struber, MLS players to watch at this summer's international tournaments, and much more
Jun 14, 2021
Fixing MLS's bottom-dwellers, USMNT vs. Mexico talk, how to increase your team's speed of play in possession, and much more
Jun 07, 2021
Nouhou’s center back transformation, Rubio Rubin answering RSL’s questions at the nine, Leon Flach running all day, and more standout players from the start of the MLS season
May 24, 2021
What does Cade Cowell bring to the Quakes, what's going on with Toronto FC's attack, how is Moses Nyeman doing for D.C., and more listener questions
May 10, 2021
Inter Miami’s balance under Phil Neville, Higuain’s Rooney role, Hernán Losada’s fitness demands and aggressive style with D.C., and much more
May 03, 2021
Galaxy vs. RBNY analysis: Chicharito does his thing, Víctor Vázquez pulls the strings, Red Bull gives you wings, and much more
Apr 26, 2021
How does Josh Wolff’s Austin FC team play? Inside the tactics of MLS’s newest team
Apr 19, 2021
Western Conference Very Specific Predictions: David Ochoa breaks out for RSL, San Jose stays crazy, Josh Wolff inverts his fullbacks, and much more
Apr 12, 2021
Eastern Conference Very Specific Predictions: Lucho boosts Cincinnati's creativity fivefold, NYCFC sells Sands, Gary Smith's Nashville become the best defensive team in MLS, and more
Apr 05, 2021
Breaking down new MLS signings! What does Cecilio Domínguez bring to Austin? How does Alan Franco fit in Atlanta? Plus, analysis of newcomers in Portland, Vancouver, and LA
Mar 29, 2021
Analyzing MLS’s newest offseason signings: what to expect from Brenner in Cincinnati, Pochettino in Austin, Sosa in Atlanta, Martinez in Dallas, and Gregore in Miami
Mar 15, 2021
Should Vlatko use Crystal Dunn like Bob Bradley uses Latif Blessing, who's in our "press-resistant" back three, is Carles Gil an MVP candidate, and more listener questions
Mar 08, 2021
MLS's up-and-coming talent: Caden Clark, Efra Álvarez, George Bello, and more Americans youngsters that we're watching in 2021
Feb 22, 2021
A guide to soccer’s version of WAR, plus how MLS teams should be trading their assets w/Sam Goldberg
Feb 08, 2021
What are Pomykal and Busio’s best positions, how do the Sounders adapt without Jordan Morris, do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have tactical styles, and more listener questions
Feb 01, 2021
Analyzing MLS's newest coaches! What to expect from Heinze in Atlanta, Losada in D.C., Wolff in Austin, and Neville in Miami
Jan 25, 2021
MLS Offseason Roundup: Jordan Morris to Swansea? New coaches! Austin FC's roster, Molino and BWP to the Crew, and more
Jan 18, 2021
Lucas Zelarayan and Aidan Morris shine, Caleb Porter's smart gameplan, Seattle's late push, and more from MLS Cup
Dec 14, 2020
Lodeiro vs. Reynoso in Seattle, a set piece seminar, the Crew's complete performance, and so much more from the Conference Finals
Dec 08, 2020
Reynoso and Molino steal the show in Kansas City, the Seattle Sounders stay strong, and so much more from the Western Conference semifinals
Dec 04, 2020
Carles Gil is a wizard, Caleb Porter and Gary Smith battle it out, and so much more from the Eastern Conference semis
Nov 30, 2020
Smart gameplans from Gary Smith and Bruce Arena, Seattle's Big 3 shine bright, and plenty more from the latest MLS playoff action
Nov 25, 2020
Playoff analysis! Bruce Arena vs. Thierry Henry, SKC's bonkers win over SJ, Reynoso and Molino dominating, and so much more from the MLS playoffs
Nov 23, 2020
MLS Playoff Preview! Does Michael Bradley fit in TFC’s midfield? Lodeiro vs. Atuesta, playmakers galore, and much more
Nov 16, 2020
Decision Day analysis! Columbus’ crazy passing, Vela’s return, and much more from the final regular season weekend
Nov 09, 2020
Gary Smith’s effective route one soccer, Columbus breaking Philly’s press, the Rapids’ statement win, and much more from the latest MLS action
Nov 02, 2020
The No. 10’s success in MLS, Philadelphia’s dominant win, LAFC’s test, and tons more from the latest MLS action
Oct 26, 2020
Daryl Grove is the man. Also, analysis of USMNT prospect Caden Clark, Thierry Henry’s smart gameplan, tactical triangles, and more
Oct 19, 2020
MLS analysis with Stu Holden: Aaronson’s best position, what to expect from Gerhard Struber, Ben Olsen out of D.C., and tons more!
Oct 12, 2020
Galaxy-sized problems in LA, a tactical battle between Luchi Gonzalez vs. Caleb Porter, throw-in woes, and more from the weekend’s MLS action
Oct 05, 2020
Raphaël Wicky turning Chicago into Spain, Gonzalo Higuain’s debut, transfer talk, and much more w/Tom Bogert!
Sep 28, 2020
Who are the best subs in MLS? What does Cole Bassett do? Should Ben Olsen still be coaching D.C. United? And many more listener questions
Sep 21, 2020
Nani’s nutmeg, Miami’s smart structural switch, beautiful team goals, and so much more from this week’s MLS action
Sep 14, 2020
Armas out, Pity (reportedly) out, Reynoso in, and loads more from a busy week in MLS
Sep 07, 2020
Daryl Dike's dominance, Philly's press resistance, "FC Cincinnati-ing it" and more from the latest week of MLS
Aug 31, 2020
Nagbe's stunner, the Galaxy's game plan, Atlanta's setup under Glass, and tons more from MLS's resumed regular season
Aug 24, 2020
Timbers’ defensive diamonds, goal analysis, and plenty more from the MLS is Back Final clash between Portland and Orlando
Aug 12, 2020
Pareja vs. Savarese, Orlando's possession vs. Portland's block, Nani and Blanco in the Ultimate MVP Contest, and tons more previewing the MLS is Back final
Aug 08, 2020
Nani’s dominance, Molino's electric performance, and much more from Orlando vs. Minnesota in the MLS is Back semifinals
Aug 07, 2020
Portland’s strong tactical identity, corner kick defending, Aaronson's best position, and more from Philadelphia vs. Portland in the MLS is Back semifinals
Aug 06, 2020
Americans to watch, switches to Nani, and tactical tidbits previewing Philadelphia v Portland and Orlando v Minnesota in the MLS is Back semis
Aug 03, 2020
Adrian Heath’s press, Blanco the point guard, and more from; San Jose v Minnesota and NYCFC v Portland
Aug 02, 2020
Pareja came to play, "The LAFC Zone", and tons more from Orlando City vs. LAFC
Aug 01, 2020
Aaronson’s dominance, a Busio scouting report, and much more from the Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City
Jul 31, 2020
Adrian Heath’s plan, Portland pouncing on chaos, and much more from; Columbus v Minnesota and Portland v Cincinnati
Jul 29, 2020
LAFC is back, Almeyda’s Samurai soccer, and more from; San Jose v RSL and Seattle v LAFC
Jul 28, 2020
Hasal almost plays hero, Sands' counter-pressing, and more from; Toronto v NYCFC and SKC v Vancouver
Jul 27, 2020
Nani’s flicks, a midfield clash, and more from; Orlando v Montreal and Philadelphia v New England (plus, de Boer out in ATL!)
Jul 26, 2020
Guillermo Barros Schelotto's crosses, MLS's defensive problems, and more from; Chicago v Vancouver, Galaxy v Houston, and LAFC v Portland
Jul 24, 2020
Water breaks with Freddy Juarez, Ethan Finley analysis, and more from; RSL v SKC, Cincinnati v Red Bulls, and Colorado v Minnesota
Jul 23, 2020
Porter’s pretty possession, an Akinola/Altidore partnership, and more from; Toronto v New England, Atlanta v Columbus, and Montreal vs. D.C.
Jul 22, 2020
Pizarro and Pereyra playmaking, goals, and more from; Miami vs. NYCFC and Philadelphia v Orlando
Jul 21, 2020
You should mark Chris Wondolowski, Seattle's defensive structure, and more from; Chicago v San Jose and Seattle v Vancouver
Jul 20, 2020
El Tráfico stays crazy, Jeremy Ebobisse's positioning, and more from; Portland v Houston and LAFC v Galaxy
Jul 19, 2020
The anatomy of a double pivot, Higuain the super-sub, and more from
; SKC v Colorado, D.C. v New England, and RSL v Minnesota
Jul 18, 2020
Pozuelo's off-ball movement, an ode to Nagbe, and more from; Atlanta v Cincinnati, Toronto v Montreal, and Columbus v New York
Jul 17, 2020
Corner kicks, mass subs, and general insanity from San Jose and Vancouver's seven-goal thriller
Jul 16, 2020
Orlando City is good now? Plus plenty more from; Seattle v Chicago, NYCFC v Orlando, Philly v Miami
Jul 15, 2020
Goals galore, how to fix the Galaxy, and more from; Toronto v D.C., LAFC v Houston, LAG v Portland
Jul 14, 2020
Pulido's skill, late goals, and more from day five of the MLS is Back Tournament
Jul 13, 2020
Late, late night analysis from MLS is Back, day four
Jul 12, 2020
MLS is Back Tournament day three: Man-marking, right-sided attacking, and more
Jul 11, 2020
Reviewing the action from day two of the MLS is Back Tournament
Jul 10, 2020
Analyzing the MLS is Back Tournament opener: Orlando City 2-1 win over Miami
Jul 09, 2020
What to expect from MLS Assist during MLS is Back (plus bonus predictions!)
Jul 06, 2020
10 Very Specific Predictions for the MLS is Back tournament
Jun 30, 2020
An MLS is Back Extravaganza!
Jun 23, 2020
10 players who could (and should) make the move to Europe
Jun 16, 2020
10 Americans in MLS who could (and should) make the move to Europe
Jun 09, 2020
The Goals Added soccer metric explained, with John Muller of American Soccer Analysis
Jun 02, 2020