The Backheeled Show | USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, USL, and more soccer coverage

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Just because soccer games are 90 minutes long doesn’t mean that soccer podcasts have to be. We bring you unique coverage of the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, USL, and the rest of American soccer - and all of our episodes are just 10 minutes or less.

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Episode Date
Nashville SC fire Gary Smith, plus what to watch this weekend across MLS, the NWSL, and USL
May 16, 2024
Olivier Giroud to LAFC! Sergio Ramos to San Diego FC? Plus, Jesse Marsch to Canada
May 14, 2024
U.S. Open Cup review! Cup-sets, late goals, and so, so much more from the Round of 32
May 09, 2024
Messi goes nuclear, previewing the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 23, and more!
May 07, 2024
Columbus Crew book their spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup final! Analyzing the win & what comes next
May 02, 2024
Thumbs Up or Down for every team in MLS! Taking stock after the first quarter of 2024
Apr 30, 2024
Columbus Crew show promise in CCC win vs. Monterrey! Plus, what to watch this weekend
Apr 25, 2024
Who should replace Sergino Dest for the USMNT this summer? Plus, MLS transfer roundup
Apr 23, 2024
What to watch this weekend in the NWSL, MLS & USL! Plus, U.S. Open Cup review
Apr 18, 2024
MLS chat & U.S. Open Cup preview! Cupset potential, roster rule changes, more
Apr 16, 2024
Inter Miami's CCC failure, Columbus Crew top Tigres & what to watch this weekend
Apr 11, 2024
A big broadcast win for the USL, USWNT at SheBelieves, CCC action & more
Apr 09, 2024
MLS continues to struggle vs. Liga MX, a landmark USL moment & much more
Apr 04, 2024
MLS chat, fun U.S. Open Cup games, and can an MLS team progress in the Champions Cup?
Apr 02, 2024
Your guide to this weekend's MLS action: Previewing every single game
Mar 28, 2024
USMNT ready for Copa America test & USWNT's fun roster for SheBelieves
Mar 26, 2024
What to watch ahead of a busy weekend in American soccer! Plus, wild U.S. Open Cup moments
Mar 21, 2024
Previewing the USMNT's Nations League clash with Jamaica! Plus, NWSL's opening weekend and more
Mar 19, 2024
NWSL 2024 Season Preview, Part 2! Washington Spirit’s transition, San Diego Wave’s new wrinkle & much more
Mar 14, 2024
NWSL 2024 Season Preview, Part 1! Bay FC's ambition, Gotham's wild offseason & much more
Mar 12, 2024
USWNT top Canada in a chaos match, MLS & USL games to watch & more
Mar 07, 2024
Big moves in MLS: DeAndre Yedlin traded from Inter Miami to FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC target a DP winger & more
Mar 05, 2024
MLS Weekend Preview! Star wingers battle in California, cross-conference matchups galore & much more
Feb 29, 2024
What went wrong for the USWNT in their historic 2-0 loss to Mexico
Feb 27, 2024
PR challenges for MLS, Inter Miami get a win & the USWNT evolve at the Gold Cup
Feb 22, 2024
MLS 2024 Season Previews, Part 3! The Seattle Sounders start a new era, Toronto FC are Wooden Spoon contenders & so much more
Feb 20, 2024
MLS 2024 Season Previews, Part 2! Inter Miami’s flaws, NYCFC’s youth & so much more
Feb 15, 2024
MLS 2024 Season Previews, Part 1! Can Atlanta survive a summer shakeup, Dallas' tactical shift & much more
Feb 13, 2024
MLS transfer news and notes! Five teams doing interesting things this winter
Feb 06, 2024
What to make of new LA Galaxy DP Gabriel Pec! Plus, Atuesta to LAFC & Miami's attacking problems
Jan 30, 2024
Does Gio Reyna fit with Nottingham Forest? Plus, scouting new Seattle Sounders DP Pedro de la Vega
Jan 25, 2024
Thumbs Up, Down, or Steady? Evaluating every MLS team's offseason so far
Jan 23, 2024
MLS roundup! Emanuel Reynoso doesn't show, Wilfried Nancy's training sessions, transfers & more
Jan 18, 2024
NWSL offseason update! Mallory Swanson’s record-breaking deal, Spirit's moves & much more
Jan 16, 2024
A top USL talent moves to MLS: assessing Fidel Barajas' transfer! Plus, which MLS teams have most to do
Jan 11, 2024
MLS offseason news and notes! Plus, what to expect from Backheeled in 2024
Jan 09, 2024
Backheeled's American Soccer Awards! Player of the Year for the USMNT, USWNT, MLS & more
Dec 21, 2023
MLS ditch the U.S. Open Cup?! Plus, no relevant change to roster rules for 2024
Dec 19, 2023
MLS changes? Roster rules and schedule shifts to maximize Messi’s impact
Dec 14, 2023
How Wilfried Nancy's style led Columbus to MLS Cup, plus top MLS free agents
Dec 12, 2023
MLS Cup Preview! What to expect from the Columbus Crew vs. LAFC, stars, strengths, weaknesses & more
Dec 07, 2023
What we learned from the USWNT's first game of the Emma Hayes era (sort of)
Dec 05, 2023
Can Lucho get on the ball? Can LAFC break through? What to watch for in the MLS Conference Finals
Nov 30, 2023
3 predictions for the USWNT’s Emma Hayes era: Alex Morgan out, Olympics & more
Nov 28, 2023
USMNT limp into the Copa America: What we learned amidst Sergiño Dest wild red card
Nov 21, 2023
Big MLS offseason moves! Chicago Fire, RBNY, and Montreal get the ball rolling
Nov 16, 2023
Previewing the USMNT's clash with Trinidad and Tobago! Plus, MLS playoff updates
Nov 14, 2023
USMNT roster! No Pulisic, Weah with Copa America on the line
Nov 09, 2023
Why the USWNT chose Emma Hayes as their new manager
Nov 06, 2023
MLS Playoff Spotlight: How FC Cincinnati's other Argentine star Alvaro Barreal became the best outside back in MLS
Nov 02, 2023
MLS Playoffs! Key takeaways from every game so far
Oct 31, 2023
Why each Western Conference playoff team will (and won't) win MLS Cup! Plus, recapping the Wild Card games
Oct 26, 2023
Why each Eastern Conference playoff team will (and won't) win MLS Cup!
Oct 24, 2023
What young stars Jaedyn Shaw, Olivia Moultrie will bring to the USWNT
Oct 19, 2023
USMNT vs. Germany takeaways! Activating Balogun, depth problems, the midfield, and more
Oct 17, 2023
Why the Olympics are important for the U.S. men! Plus, diving into the U-23s win over Mexico
Oct 12, 2023
What’s Gregg Berhalter’s biggest priority for the USMNT? Looking ahead to the U.S.’s matchups with Germany, Ghana
Oct 10, 2023
After Dark: Sharktopus FC, Pat Noonan loves the Supporters’ Shield, and much more
Oct 05, 2023
Diving into our USL Players Survey! Best player, best stadium, and moving to MLS
Oct 03, 2023
Houston Dynamo win the U.S. Open Cup, Bay FC hire a coach, and more!
Sep 28, 2023
What’s next for the USWNT after Rapinoe, Ertz retire? Plus, Berhalter and Reyna talk, and Messi in the U.S. Open Cup Final
Sep 26, 2023
What makes Inter Miami, U.S. youngster Benjamin Cremaschi so special? Plus, building a USMNT starting XI
Sep 07, 2023
What's wrong with the Colorado Rapids after firing Robin Fraser? Plus, chatting about the Aaronson brothers
Sep 05, 2023
Gregg Berhalter and Gio Reyna still haven’t spoken? Plus, USMNT roster analysis
Aug 31, 2023
29 thoughts for 29 MLS teams! Diving into every team in less than 10 minutes
Aug 29, 2023
How do you stop Inter Miami? Plus, what we learned from Leagues Cup & bad news in the USL
Aug 24, 2023
A big MLS to Premier League transfer! Plus, Gio Savarese fired in Portland & Toronto looking at John Herdman?
Aug 22, 2023
Vlatko out as USWNT manager! Plus Leagues Cup final, Americans abroad & more
Aug 17, 2023
Angry at Inter Miami? New-look Crew? Big MLS predictions for the rest of the regular season
Aug 15, 2023
Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup for the USWNT: Key contributors, question marks, and more
Aug 10, 2023
What’s wrong with the USWNT and what’s next after World Cup failure
Aug 08, 2023
Winners? Losers? Digging into biggest stories from the MLS summer transfer window
Aug 03, 2023
What's going wrong for the USWNT at the World Cup and why there's still hope
Aug 01, 2023
USWNT at the World Cup! What we learned against Vietnam, what to expect from the Netherlands
Jul 25, 2023
Christian Pulisic moves to AC Milan! Plus, the USMNT crash out of the Gold Cup
Jul 13, 2023
MLS news and transfers! NYCFC get their No. 9, Jim Curtin stays in Philly, RSL make a splash with Arango, and more
Jul 11, 2023
Sophia Smith's breakout & Crystal Dunn set to shine? Why you should be excited about the USWNT at the 2023 World Cup
Jul 06, 2023
Tata Martino is Inter Miami's new coach! Here's what's on Tata's to-do list with Messi and Miami
Jun 29, 2023
Bob Bradley gets fired by Toronto FC! Was it the right move? Plus, USMNT Gold Cup chat
Jun 27, 2023
USWNT World Cup Roster! Who's in the squad? And did Vlatko Andonovski make the right choices?
Jun 21, 2023
Yunus Musah as a No. 6? Folarin Balogun is legit! Takeaways from the USMNT's Nations League win
Jun 20, 2023
USMNT vs. Mexico Preview! What to watch for, keys to the game, and more
Jun 15, 2023
Who can join Pulisic, McKennie, and Adams? These USMNT roster spots are up for grabs ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Jun 13, 2023
Lionel Messi to Inter Miami! What Messi will mean for MLS, soccer in the United States
Jun 07, 2023
Is Steve Cherundolo right to complain about MLS rules after LAFC's CCL defeat? Plus, big prize coming to Concacaf
Jun 06, 2023
USMNT Nations League roster revealed: Folarin Balogun is in! Plus, who’s out and what to expect
Jun 01, 2023
Another interim manager for the USMNT? Anthony Hudson leaves the U.S., still no full-time coach
May 30, 2023
MLS Negativity?! What’s wrong with your favorite MLS team, Eastern Conference edition
May 25, 2023
The 3 U.S. U-20 stars shining at the World Cup so far
May 23, 2023
Why landing Folarin Balogun is so important for the USMNT
May 18, 2023
Analyzing the U.S. U-20 World Cup roster! Young stars to watch, who’s missing, and much more
May 11, 2023
What hiring former Inter Miami, Atlanta United executive Paul McDonough as president means for the USL
May 09, 2023
Digging into ASA’s 2023 MLS Analytics Survey! Where MLS stands globally, team rankings, and more with Eliot McKinley
May 04, 2023
Inter Miami need Messi? SKC, LA Galaxy in trouble? 10 MLS takeaways after 10 weeks of the season!
May 02, 2023
MLS Must Watch Rankings: Previewing every game ahead of MLS Week 10
Apr 27, 2023
U.S. Soccer hires Matt Crocker as Sporting Director! Why it matters, what it means for the USMNT's coaching search, and more
Apr 25, 2023
USMNT vs. Mexico analysis! Plus, MLS transfer needs and the 2027 World Cup coming to the USA?
Apr 20, 2023
Why this random USMNT vs. Mexico friendly is important
Apr 18, 2023
Must Watch Rankings: Diving into El Trafico and every other game from MLS Week 8
Apr 13, 2023
Diving into our 2023 USL Coaches Survey: Young talent, up-and-coming managers, and more
Apr 11, 2023
Must-watch MLS games? Ranking this weekend's matches based on intrigue, style, and entertainment
Apr 06, 2023
NWSL expansion! New franchise coming to the San Francisco Bay Area with record investment
Apr 04, 2023
John Tolkin on the USMNT, his hair, development with Red Bull, and much more
Mar 30, 2023
USMNT March window analysis: Big games coming, standout performers, and more
Mar 28, 2023
NWSL 2023 Season Preview! Trophy favorites, under-the-radar teams, players to watch, big offseason moves, and more
Mar 23, 2023
MLS Analysis: St. Louis’ crazy form, LA Galaxy’s problems, Thiago Almada & more
Mar 21, 2023
5 takeaways from the USMNT’s latest roster: Folarin Balogun is in play, Gil Reyna is back, and more
Mar 16, 2023
U.S. Soccer reveal findings of investigation into Gregg Berhalter + Reynas’ involvement
Mar 14, 2023
The 5 young USL Championship players you should be watching in 2023: Wynder, Osundina, & more
Mar 09, 2023
The Back 3: St. Louis City’s hot start to life in MLS, NWSL in FIFA, stories in the USL
Mar 07, 2023
MLS analysis: NYCFC’s problems, Atlanta’s bad shots, Nashville’s improvement, and more
Mar 02, 2023
MLS Week 1 Takeaways, with Jordan Angeli! St. Louis City entertain, Seattle look legit, and much more
Feb 28, 2023
USYNT and Louisville City talent Joshua Wynder on the U-20s, USL’s development, his time with Benfica, and more
Feb 16, 2023
Why Taylor Booth is ready for the USMNT after taking the Netherlands by storm
Feb 09, 2023
What went wrong for Jesse Marsch at Leeds, plus is he headed for the USMNT job?
Feb 06, 2023
The Back 3: Weston McKennie to Leeds, USWNT SheBelieves roster, and a move from Syracuse to the Premier League
Feb 02, 2023
Your guide to the Seattle Sounders at the Club World Cup ahead of a potential matchup with Real Madrid
Jan 31, 2023
What we learned from the USMNT’s loss to Serbia, plus big changes for U.S. Soccer
Jan 26, 2023
Bold predictions for the USMNT in January camp: Alejandro Zendejas, Brandon Vazquez, and much more
Jan 24, 2023
Why the USWNT’s January trip to New Zealand is so important, plus difference-makers in the NWSL draft
Jan 19, 2023
Bold predictions for the USWNT at the World Cup, MLS trophies, USMNT dual-nationals, transfers, and more in 2023
Jan 17, 2023
The Back 3: NWSL punishments, MLS broadcasters, and U.S. Soccer TV coverage
Jan 12, 2023
The biggest thing standing between the USWNT and a World Cup three-peat is...the USWNT
Jan 10, 2023
What you missed in MLS during the World Cup: Atlanta United’s big move, major transfers, and more
Dec 20, 2022
The USWNT’s to-do list before the 2023 World Cup: Get healthy, iron out the attack, and more
Dec 15, 2022
Should Gregg Berhalter return as USMNT manager? Plus, the second-cycle issue is a myth
Dec 13, 2022
Pulisic, Reyna, McKennie, and more: How the USMNT’s stars can improve before the 2026 World Cup
Dec 08, 2022
Was the 2022 World Cup a success for the USMNT? What went right, wrong for the USA
Dec 06, 2022
An update on what’s coming up for The Backheeled Show!
Dec 05, 2022
World Cup exit: The key factors behind the USMNT’s loss to the Netherlands
Dec 03, 2022
World Cup: What the USMNT should expect from the Netherlands in the Round of 16
Dec 02, 2022
How the USMNT advanced to Round of 16 at the World Cup
Dec 01, 2022
Gregg Berhalter is vindicated and the USMNT are through to the Round of 16 at the World Cup
Nov 30, 2022
How the USMNT can beat Iran in a do-or-die World Cup game
Nov 29, 2022
Stock up, stock down for the USMNT ahead of their World Cup decider against Iran
Nov 28, 2022
How the USMNT’s tactics nearly led them to a World Cup win over England
Nov 26, 2022
How the USMNT can beat England in the World Cup
Nov 24, 2022
USMNT World Cup: Stock up, stock down ahead of the England game
Nov 23, 2022
USMNT vs. Wales analysis: Why the U.S. failed to pick up three points in their World Cup opener
Nov 22, 2022
What it's like being in Qatar as they host the World Cup
Nov 20, 2022
5 things to watch for from the USMNT at the World Cup
Nov 18, 2022
Scouting Iran, the USMNT’s final group stage opponent
Nov 17, 2022
Everything you need to know about England, the USMNT’s second World Cup opponent (with Michael Cox!)
Nov 16, 2022
What you need to know about Wales, the USMNT’s first World Cup opponent
Nov 15, 2022
USMNT players ready to raise their stock at the World Cup? Plus, Christian Pulisic’s next step
Nov 14, 2022
What the numbers say about the USMNT’s World Cup hopes
Nov 11, 2022
Analyzing each USMNT World Cup player…in 10 seconds or less
Nov 10, 2022
What does the rest of the world think of the USMNT?
Nov 09, 2022
Does Gregg Berhalter’s “system” exist? And how will the USMNT play at the World Cup?
Nov 08, 2022
Welcome to The Backheeled Show!
Nov 03, 2022