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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 7h

𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈

@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.

Check out the league's latest, from stars returning to a playoff contender's major tactical shift to a pair of legends retiring.

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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.

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 2d

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.

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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.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 2d

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

Every week, @joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, performances, and trends from around MLS.

Here's who's celebrating (and who's not) ⤵️
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.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 2d

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.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 2d

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

▫️ Ernst Tanner's Philadelphia Union win the Shield
▫️ FC Dallas' in red-hot form
▫️ Houston Dynamo in trouble
▫️ ...and so much more

@joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: Ernst Tanner’s bet won Philadelphia 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.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 2d

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.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 6d

Nashville SC are U.S. Open Cup champions 🏆

Thanks to a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Wednesday, Nashville claimed the first trophy in club history.

How did they pull off the win? And what else will we remember from the 2025 edition of the Cup?

From @usltactics.com 🆓
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What we’ll remember from the 2025 U.S. Open Cup: Nashville SC's win, CBS broadcasts & more

We’ll still remember this year's Open Cup for the weird, the wacky, and the winner.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 6d

Nashville SC are U.S. Open Cup winners 🏆

How did BJ Callaghan's team top Austin FC on Wednesday night? And what else will we remember from the 2025 edition of the Cup?

@usltactics.com breaks it all down 🆓
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What we’ll remember from the 2025 U.S. Open Cup: Nashville SC's win, CBS broadcasts & more

We’ll still remember this year's Open Cup for the weird, the wacky, and the winner.

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Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 8d

"I'm at my best when I'm enjoying my outside life and performing on the field."

For @Backheeled.com, I sat down with Paxten Aaronson to talk about his surprise return to MLS, his goals with the USMNT, and what he learned about himself playing in Europe.

Paxten Aaronson’s MLS return: What the USMNT World Cup hopeful learned in Europe, brings to Colorado

After a shorter-than-expected trip across the Atlantic, the 22-year-old is eager to make a splash with the Rapids.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 7d

𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈

@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.

Check out the league's latest, from Sporting Kansas City's new era to a legend retiring.

Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

MLS In-Depth Power Rankings: SKC's new era, Columbus Crew's concerns & more

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

www.backheeled.com

Backheeled @backheeled.com · 8d

Paxten Aaronson didn't expect to be back in MLS this quickly.

But after a difficult time in Europe, the 22-year-old is now the Colorado Rapids' centerpiece — and is hoping to catch the eye of the USMNT.

@benwright.bsky.social sat down with the No. 10 ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/paxten-aaron...

Paxten Aaronson’s MLS return: What the USMNT World Cup hopeful learned in Europe, brings to Colorado

After a shorter-than-expected trip across the Atlantic, the 22-year-old is eager to make a splash with the Rapids.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 9d

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

▫️ Philadelphia Union close in on the Shield
▫️ New York Red Bulls' playoff streak in jeopardy
▫️ LAFC continue to look scary
▫️ ...and so much more

@joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: Philadelphia Union's Shield surge, LAFC's record & more

The Union have a hand on the Supporters' Shield, LAFC's superstars can't stop, the Red Bulls should be worried, and more.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 9d

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: Playoff race stays murky, Pittsburgh Riverhounds rise & more from Week 30

After 30 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 9d

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

Every week, @joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, performances, and trends from around MLS.

Here's who's celebrating (and who's not) ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: Philadelphia Union's Shield surge, LAFC's record & more

The Union have a hand on the Supporters' Shield, LAFC's superstars can't stop, the Red Bulls should be worried, and more.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 13d

Who are the frontrunners for the USL Championship's most prestigious awards?

🥇 MVP
🥇 Coach of the Year
🥇 Young Player of the Year
🥇 Defensive Player of the Year
🥇 Goalkeeper of the Year

@usltactics.com breaks down the end-of-season award races ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Championship award frontrunners: MVP, Young Player, Coach of the Year & more

As we near the end of the season, these figures have the best claims to the biggest awards.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 14d

𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈

@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.

Check out the league's latest, from emerging young playmakers to clever tactical tweaks to major injury concerns.

Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

MLS In-Depth Power Rankings: Inter Miami hold the keys, San Diego FC's rotating cast & more

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

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 15d

Jesper Sorensen was prepared for slow progress in a new league, far from family — not a rapid Vancouver rise.

Now the 'Caps made the CCC final + could win a treble.

"I just assess risks different."

For @backheeled.com, I spoke w/Sorensen about his tactics ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/jesper-soren...

Inside the mind of Jesper Sorensen, whose blueprint has made the Vancouver Whitecaps a trophy threat

The first-year Vancouver manager calls MLS “the most interesting league in the world”. Here’s how his team is dominating it.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 15d

Jesper Sorensen is infatuated with MLS, calling it "the most interesting league in the world."

Even in MLS, where “the outcome is not given beforehand”, the Whitecaps' new coach has helped build a trophy threat 🏆

Here's how.

From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
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Inside the mind of Jesper Sorensen, whose blueprint has made the Vancouver Whitecaps a trophy threat

The first-year Vancouver manager calls MLS “the most interesting league in the world”. Here’s how his team is dominating it.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 16d

Gregg Berhalter changed his shape for the first time all season -- it paid off for the Chicago Fire.

I wrote about Berhalter's tactical tweak, NYCFC's joy, DC United's commitment to the bit, the Crew's tight spot & more.

For @backheeled.com ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: NYCFC find joy, Gregg Berhalter's tactical tweak & more

New York City FC crushed a dream, DC United stayed on brand, and more.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 16d

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

▪️ Sacramento Republic rise
▪️ New signings pay dividends
▪️ San Antonio FC's setup has promise
▪️ ...and so much more

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

USL Power Rankings: Tight Golden Boot race, Sac Republic rise & more from Week 29

After 29 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 16d

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬

▫️ NYCFC's quiet success
▫️ Problems in Columbus
▫️ Gregg Berhalter's shift
▫️ ...and so much more

@joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

MLS Winners and Losers: NYCFC find joy, Gregg Berhalter's tactical tweak & more

New York City FC crushed a dream, DC United stayed on brand, and more.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 16d

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: Tight Golden Boot race, Sac Republic rise & more from Week 29

After 29 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

www.backheeled.com

Backheeled @backheeled.com · 20d

MLS is a league known for its tactical variety.

Which defensive approaches, then, have excelled across the league in 2025?

@cata-bush.bsky.social examines the data and film to uncover elite units in MLS that prove there's no one right way to defend.

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The MLS teams charting their own path to defensive excellence

Here are the elite units proving there is no one right way to defend.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 20d

𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

🥇 Who are the frontrunners for MVP?

🔝 Who are the top Coach of the Year candidates?

🆕 Who will win Newcomer of the Year?

Listen to The Backheeled Show 🎧
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MLS award races! Candidates for MVP, Coach of the Year & more

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 20d

Only two teams remain in this year's U.S. Open Cup: Nashville SC and Austin FC 🏆

How did the two MLS sides reach the final?

@usltactics.com dives into a pair of hard-fought semifinal victories defined by clever possession, star power, and doing just enough ⤵️
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How Nashville SC, Austin FC booked their spots in the U.S. Open Cup final

After a pair of hard-fought semifinal wins, only two teams remain in this year's Open Cup.

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