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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 11h

Roster continuity is a major factor for the USL's most consistent clubs, but when is it the right time to make a change?

I dig into that and so much more: www.backheeled.com/secrets-of-s...

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 19h

One of my favorite interviews of the year for sure – it’s the best kind of discussion where I get off the line and just think “oh this guy GETS it”

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 19h

Winning in the USL — a league built on parity — is no easy task.

Winning year after year? That’s a mark reserved for the Championship's best-run clubs.

@usltactics.com spoke to figures at the USL's model clubs to learn about the secrets of sustained success ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/secrets-of-s...

The secrets of sustained success in the USL: How the best clubs stay on top

Even in a league defined by parity, a well-run team can rise above the rest. Here’s how.

www.backheeled.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 19h

Winning year over year in the USL Championship is incredibly difficult. What differentiates the clubs that are able to do it?

For Backheeled, I spoke to Danny Cruz and Todd Dunivant to break down what makes the league's most consistent organizations tick.
www.backheeled.com/secrets-of-s...

The secrets of sustained success in the USL: How the best clubs stay on top

Even in a league defined by parity, a well-run team can rise above the rest. Here’s how.

www.backheeled.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 20h

There are six teams who've booked their #USL-C Playoffs berths, and five more could get claimed this weekend.

Find out how, where everyone stands overall, what else is at stake - eg. @loucity.com Players' Shield - and the games that could prove pivotal.

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

USL Championship Race to the Playoffs – Week 32

Up to five places in the postseason could be booked by the end of the weekend across the Eastern and Western Conferences

www.uslchampionship.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 1d

NEWSLETTER: What’s catching my eye from across the USL?

⚜️ On Devon Amoo-Mensah
💚 Small sample, big upside for Latif Blessing
🦉 Union Omaha’s shape
🦩 Resurgent Madison
⚔️ Lessons from Brooklyn-Jacksonville

www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...

The Back Four: Three Weeks Remaining

Featuring Latif Blessing, Omaha's shape(s), Brooklyn-Jacksonville, and more USL miscellany

www.usltactics.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 1d

NEWSLETTER: What’s catching my eye from across the USL?

⚜️ On Devon Amoo-Mensah
💚 Small sample, big upside for Latif Blessing
🦉 Union Omaha’s shape
🦩 Resurgent Madison
⚔️ Lessons from Brooklyn-Jacksonville

www.usltactics.com/p/the-back-f...

The Back Four: Three Weeks Remaining

Featuring Latif Blessing, Omaha's shape(s), Brooklyn-Jacksonville, and more USL miscellany

www.usltactics.com

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 2d

This may be the statistical equivalent of a real-life Jagermeister hangover. #USL-C

Oakland Roots SC vs. Hartford Athletic Halftime Attacking Statistics.

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 2d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEW3...

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 2d

look at my screen protector I can’t believe I lived like this

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Luke Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social · 4d

A day later than expected (my editor was unavailable yesterday) but my recap of @tormentafc.bsky.social's sixth straight win, a 3-1 win over Westchester.

They did not use my suggested headline of "The Joy of Six"

(May require subscription or email address)

www.statesboroherald.com/sports/torme...

Tormenta keeps up torrid pace with sixth consecutive victory

Niall Reid-Stephen scored twice Friday night to lead Tormenta to a club record sixth win in a row as Tormenta continued their push for a playoff spot in the final month of the regular season.

www.statesboroherald.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 3d

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 4d

Hartford Athletic are your Jagermeister Cup champions, but how’d they do it? I dig into that, plus 23 other team deep-dives in my USL Power Rankings.

www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Power Rankings: Hartford Athletic win the Jagermeister Cup & more from Week 31

After 31 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

www.backheeled.com

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 3d

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

▪️ Hartford Athletic win a trophy
▪️ New Mexico United show versatility
▪️ Rhode Island FC search for their best recipe
▪️ ...and so much more

Read @usltactics.com's analysis of all 24 clubs ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Power Rankings: Hartford Athletic win the Jagermeister Cup & more from Week 31

After 31 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

www.backheeled.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 4d

Hartford Athletic are your Jagermeister Cup champions, but how’d they do it? I dig into that, plus 23 other team deep-dives in my USL Power Rankings.

www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Power Rankings: Hartford Athletic win the Jagermeister Cup & more from Week 31

After 31 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

www.backheeled.com

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 4d

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

Where does your team stand after the latest weekend of Championship action? @usltactics.com digs into all 24 squads.

Find out who’s up and who’s down ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Power Rankings: Hartford Athletic win the Jagermeister Cup & more from Week 31

After 31 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

www.backheeled.com

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