Major League Soccer
What is going on with Caden Clark?
Caden Clark has been in a slump. Not just this season, but stretching back all the way back to last summer. What's going on with the U.S. international? [read more...]
Welcome to Best Bets, the place where I put my (fake) money where my mouth is. Every week, I’ll be highlighting my favorite handful of bets across MLS - and occasionally across other American soccer leagues and topics, too. [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...]
At this point in the year, we’ve entered the sweet spot in terms of xG’s usefulness. Outside of a couple outliers, most teams in MLS have played at least 10 games. With that in mind, let’s dive into some xG-based MLS team groups, shall we? [read more...]
Can you fill in the blank? Harry Maguire would be the ___ best center back in MLS.
Let’s just get this out of the way: if an MLS team purchased Harry Maguire this summer, he should be the best center back in the league. Should. Let's talk more about that. [read more...]
There’s a lot going on in the American soccer world. That’s why, here at Backheeled, we’d like to make it easier for you to keep up with the most interesting and important things. 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...]
Which under-the-rader MLS player has caught your eye this season?
There are tons of players in MLS, but only a specific few become legitimate stars each year. In a certain Brazilian teenager, New York City FC just might have one of those stars on their hands. [read more...]
Which MLS coach would make the best poet?
It’s still relatively early in the 2022 MLS season, but it’s not too early for us to be answering the most important questions about the league. Questions about coaches and poetry, for example. Yeah, that's it. [read more...]
Welcome to Best Bets, the place where I put my (fake) money where my mouth is. Every week, I’ll be highlighting my favorite handful of bets across MLS - and occasionally across other American soccer leagues and topics, too. [read more...]
For the first time in the tournament’s modern era, a Major League Soccer team has officially won the CCL. The Seattle Sounders beat Pumas UNAM 3-0 on Wednesday night in the second leg of the CCL Final, giving them a 5-2 aggregate win over their opponents from Liga MX. MLS teams have played in the final before, but none of them could clear the last hurdle. Real Salt Lake fell to Monterrey in 2011 [read more...]