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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 15h

For the first time, Malik Tillman looked like that dude for the USMNT vs. Ecuador 🇺🇸

Spent lots of time on Tillman + Pochettino's tactical setup (which was virtually the same as the one he's used in most every game) on the @totalsoccershow.bsky.social.

Listen ⤵️
open.spotify.com/episode/2WFi...

USMNT vs. Ecuador review: Weston McKennie's return, Malik Tillman's breakout & more

open.spotify.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 1d

big day for those of us who've been in the "tim weah at right wingback" trenches

U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 1d

ATX XI.

#USMNT x The Home Depot

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 1d

😂

Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 1d

you dropped this 👑

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 1d

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 2d

Not much to be taken from that 7-0, IMO, given that Carnell rotated several dudes ahead of their midweek Open Cup game.

I'm super high on Vancouver and we both have and will talk about them a ton before the year is out.

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It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 2d

It's NOT too soon to start talking about Ben Wright as a dynasty

MY COLUMN:

SixOneFive Soccer @sixonefivesoccer.com · 2d

Those our our guys!

Congrats to @benwright.bsky.social for being voted Nashville's Best Sports Writer by the @nashvillescene.com readers, and to @valair.bsky.social for finishing in the Top 3!

SixOneFive Soccer's Ben Wright voted Best Sports Writer in Best of Nashville Reader's Poll

Valair Shabilla finishes in Top 3 as two of SixOneFive Soccer's founders recognized by The Nashville Scene readers

www.sixonefivesoccer.com

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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 2d

🗣️ @joeclowery.bsky.social: "Can he deliver for the US? Is he going to emerge as the other starter across from Pulisic?"

Can Malik Tillman be the USMNT's 'Other Guy'? 🇺🇸

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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 3d

Watch today's 𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 episode on YouTube 📺

Building Poch's best USMNT XI to face Ecuador

YouTube video by Total Soccer Show

www.youtube.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 3d

(this is a bit)

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 3d

justice for finn surman

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 3d

It's the final MLS In-Depth Power Rankings of the season!

All year long, @benwright.bsky.social and I have been diving into every MLS team, every week.

On Eric Ramsay's tactical shift, Ryan Gauld being up to his old tricks, Portland Timbers' problems & more ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

MLS In-Depth Power Rankings: Minnesota United's tactics, two legends retire & more

In a twist on a classic, we’re not just ranking all 30 MLS teams. We’re analyzing them, too.

www.backheeled.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 4d

if this is the salary reguilon is getting from inter miami and he ends up as a DP, i take it all back
bsky.app/profile/fabr...

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 4d

🚨🇺🇸 More on Sergio Reguilón and Inter Miami exclusive story revealed last week. Despite proposals from La Liga clubs and Iran side Persepolis offering salary close to €4m net per season… …Reguilón told his agent that he only wants Inter Miami. Talks are already advanced 🏁

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 4d

Nagbe goes down as an absolute legend of the U.S. game.

I'll miss watching him, though maybe not quite as much as Diego Valeri, who said this of the four-time MLS Cup winner:

"If I ever have grandchildren and they ask about soccer in the United States, I will tell them that I played with him."

Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 4d

Darlington Nagbe decided over the summer that 2025 would be his last season in MLS. He stayed quiet about until today.

Nagbe, and those closest to him, spoke to The Athletic about his decision and the emotional conflicts of his announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Darlington Nagbe retires: An understated star with an impeccable reputation

Nagbe is retiring after a distinguished, trophy-laden career in MLS, and those closest to him paint a picture of a revered superstar

www.nytimes.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 4d

It's hard to overstate just how much more Inter Miami can look like a normal, functioning soccer team without Jordi Alba on the field.

Legend of the game. Elite attacking presence. Offers less than zero defensively at this stage.

Potential for much better balance in '26.

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 4d

🚨🇪🇸 OFFICIAL: Jordi Alba retires from professional football at the end of MLS season.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 4d

king

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 7d

Ernst Tanner is a top Sporting Director 🔝

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 5d

Six weeks into the year, Ernst Tanner confidently told me that his controversial head coaching change was "the right thing".

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Union lifted the Supporters' Shield.

For @backheeled.com, I examined what's made the Union so darn good.

✍️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 6d

“We made the change and it turned out to be the right thing."

Ernst Tanner made an unpopular decision by firing Jim Curtin — and now his Philadelphia Union are Shield winners 🛡️

With clear style + top-tier recruitment, Philly are on top. For @backheeled.com ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: Ernst Tanner’s Philadelphia Union win the Shield, FC Dallas thrive & more

The Philadelphia Union lifted the Supporters’ Shield, Petar Musa and Eric Quill are red-hot, and a few Western Conference teams are panicking.

www.backheeled.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 7d

Catch me and on ESPN+ and AZ Family for Phoenix Rising vs. New Mexico United!

⚽️🌵📺

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 8d

i just wanna talk to whoever decided to post the free agent list in jpg form rather than as a table

i just wanna talk

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 8d

I could fix D.C. United in one offseason just via free agents, cashfers and trades.
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...

2026 Free Agent List

The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.

mlsplayers.org

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 9d

We had ourselves a great @opencup.ussoccer.com final between Nashville and Austin 🏆

Nashville was given an opportunity to win a trophy this and took it seriously. Well deserved 💪

@tombogert.bsky.social @joeclowery.bsky.social

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 9d

Come hang!

Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 9d

LIVE SHOW TIMEEEEE

@tombogert.bsky.social running the show with @joeclowery.bsky.social returns 😎

www.youtube.com/live/Wy5DiGD...

USOC Final Recap As Nashville Win Their First Trophy In Club History

YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ

www.youtube.com

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 9d

The healthy absences are especially notable here as the World Cup nears:

No Musah, no Scally, no Sargent.

Poch's roster for next summer is coming into focus.

U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @usmnt.ussoccer.com · 9d

October is officially on! 🫡

26 players have been called into camp for upcoming matches against Ecuador and Australia! 👇

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 9d

Love this, Steve. Awesome stuff.

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