Commentary
Louisville City FC may be the United States’ model second-division club. As they head into the U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 16 and look down from their seat on top of the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference, it’s easy to think back to all of Louisville’s success over the last half decade. [read more...]
There are holes in the USMNT’s depth chart. With Miles Robinson’s recent injury, a starting center back spot is now up for grabs. There’s a giant question mark behind Antonee Robinson at left back. The central midfield spots outside of the starting group aren’t filled. And let’s not forget the No. 9 spot. Here are some names who could fill those gaps in June. [read more...]
When I was asked to write a piece on the “Most Entertaining Teams in MLS”, I realized I had a couple of opportunities. First, I could eschew the typical sports blogger crutch of assessing a team’s entertainment based on nothing but sweet, sweet vibes. Second, I could really enhance my Excel skills for when I have to grow up and get a real boy job. I chose the second option. You’re welcome [read more...]
Bob Lilley's Pittsburgh Riverhounds like to experiment. We saw that tendency again this week - and it worked! More on that in this week's USL Excerpt. [read more...]
The North Carolina Courage won their seventh trophy over the weekend. More on that in this week’s NWSL Excerpt. Welcome to this Monday’s edition of the Weekend Recap, where we take you through one key weekend storyline from MLS, the NWSL, and the USL. [read more...]
Welcome to Backheeled, a place where we can dive into American soccer together. On a weekly basis, our team will cover topics from all over the American soccer landscape. That includes MLS, the NWSL, the USL, the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams, and more. [read more...]
Having secured their spot in the men’s World Cup in March, the U.S. men’s national team is in a bit of a lull. But! The World Cup is in 200 days. And the U.S. will play in it, and these will be the biggest games for men’s soccer in this country in nearly a decade. Here are a few things the team has to do before November. [read more...]
While most teams in the NWSL have moved on from the preseason and turned their focus to the 2022 regular season, two teams have their eyes on the Challenge Cup title: the North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit will face off in the final on Saturday, May 7th. We’re not quite ready to leave the Challenge Cup behind, either. [read more...]