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"As a father, with the success that I had in my career, you naturally think he's going to be the next wide receiver." The son of an NFL star, rising U.S. talent Alex Freeman has charted his own path in soccer. Here's how, from Brian Sciaretta ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/how-alex-fre...

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▪️ Lionel Messi's referee spat ▪️ Bruce Arena plays bodyguard ▪️ More heartbreak for the LA Galaxy Listen to The Backheeled Show to catch up on the latest from around MLS 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7p7V...

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“As a father, with the success I had...you think he's going to be the next wide receiver." Son of an NFL star, Alex Freeman chose soccer. Shining in MLS, a USMNT call-up may be next. Brian Sciaretta spoke with Alex, 20, and his dad, a Green Bay Backers legend ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/how-alex-fre...

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The USL Championship has become more tactically sophisticated than ever before. With a sharp distinction between styles, @usltactics.com examines an attacking trend that's shaping the league's 2025 campaign. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/usl-tactics-...

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️ 📺 Orange County SC manager Danny Stone joins to the show to discuss his club, the 2025 USL Championship season, and more. Watch on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulj_...

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𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈 @benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank) all 30 MLS teams. Check out the latest trends from around the league, from FC Cincinnati finding answers to Inter Miami's shocking defending. 🆓 www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

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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-...

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“I see stuff and, yeah, fairly, I was criticized. I know I could have done better.” For @backheeled.com, I chatted with Zack Steffen about dealing with poor form and online criticism, finding his rhythm again with Colorado, and returning to the USMNT.

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Zack Steffen faced critics and MLS playoff failure last year, but now he's back with the USMNT and thriving with the Colorado Rapids. “We all have social media...I know I could have done better." @benwright.bsky.social spoke with Steffen about his turnaround ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/zack-steffen...

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🦝 How Charleston maximizes their star players 🔵 NCFC, different but improved? 🐦‍🔥 Lessons from the Phoenix defense All that and more across 6,000+ words of team-by-team breakdowns! www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...

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𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️ Minnesota United's statement win ▫️ High-priced attackers struggling ▫️ New York Red Bulls' revenge ▫️ USMNT youngsters shine @joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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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-power-ra...

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Catch up on the latest from MLS, the U.S. Open Cup & more with The Backheeled Show! ▪️ LAFC's Club World Cup playoff ▪️ Big Open Cup storylines ▪️ MLS weekend preview Listen now 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6Zy8...

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NEW: We might’ve lacked Cup-sets this week, but the US Open’s Round of 32 was still full of fun stories and major moments. I break it down with another set of superlatives, free to read on @Backheeled.com! www.backheeled.com/us-open-cup-...

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Upsets were limited in the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 32, but there were plenty of storylines to enjoy, writes @usltactics.com 🏆 ▪️ Best budding rivalry ▪️ Best cup-set ▪️ Best homecoming ▪️ Most exciting prospect ...and more Open Cup superlatives ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/us-open-cup-...

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Cavan Sullivan is making his first senior start for the Philadelphia Union in their U.S. Open Cup match tonight 👀 What makes the teenager so special? From his elite dribbling to his goal threat, @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc breaks down Sullivan's game. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/what-makes-c...

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Cavan Sullivan has been living up to his billing in MLS Next Pro this year. The US Open Cup could give him the chance to show out with the first team on a national stage 👀

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Cavan Sullivan could make his first senior start in the Philadelphia Union's U.S. Open Cup game tonight. But just what makes the rising star so special? From his elite dribbling to his goal threat, @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc breaks down Sullivan's game. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/what-makes-c...

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𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈 @benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank) all 30 MLS teams. Check out the latest trends from around the league, from Carles Gil's resurgence to LAFC's on-ball improvement. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️ 📺 We're live! Watch our USL Championship video show right now on YouTube. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Mz...

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“I would be very open to it." Christian McFarlane hasn't closed the door on the USMNT after his move from NYCFC to Manchester City. The 18-year-old spoke with Backheeled about training under Pep Guardiola, his national team future, and more ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/christian-mc...

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USL POWER RANKING Every single team was in action this week, but how’d it affect their standing? I deep dive all 24 clubs in the Championship to find out. Read up on @Backheeled.com! www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...

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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) after this weekend ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! ▪️ Rhode Island FC's new home ▪️ Charleston Battery's depth ▪️ Las Vegas Lights surge ▪️ ...and so much more Read @usltactics.com's analysis of all 24 clubs ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...

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𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️Galaxy make the wrong kind of history ▫️Bruce Arena's new balance ▫️Anders Dreyer is the truth ▫️Bad weekend for goalkeepers @joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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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-power-ra...

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▫️ Vancouver Whitecaps to the CCC final! ▫️ What's behind Vancouver's sizzling 2025? ▫️ Inter Miami fall short, yet again Listen to The Backheeled Show now 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3vZA...

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With a new soccer-specific stadium opening this weekend, Rhode Island FC joins a growing number of USL teams investing in self-owned venues. @usltactics.com examines why those stadiums are so vital for USL clubs. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/how-new-socc...

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️ 📺 We're live! Watch our USL Championship video show right now on YouTube. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/boZBReu...

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝟱𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧. Don't miss our USL Championship video show streaming on YouTube 📽️ 📺 ➡️ youtube.com/@backheeled

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𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈 @benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank) all 30 MLS teams. Check out the latest trends from around the league, from the Whitecaps' midfield to a crucial connection in Nashville. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

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The first weekend of the USL’s revamped Jagermeister Cup is in the books 🏆 What did we learn about the USL Championship and League One? And who were the big winners and losers as the group stage got underway? From @usltactics.com ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/usl-jagermei...

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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 climbing (and who's crashing) after this weekend ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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NEW: MLS Winners and Losers is up for @backheeled.com 👀 Nashville put together one of the most dominant performances I've seen in MLS, providing the blueprint on how to beat the Fire. Plus, Seb Berhalter is that dude, the Dynamo are scoring now & more ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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🏟️ One Knox inaugurates their stadium in style ⚔️ Battle of the brothers in Wisconsin 🐻 Sacramento’s in-state rivalry dominance The first weekend of Jagermeister Cup action was a blast, and I’m recapping all the big stories. Read up on @Backheeled.com! www.backheeled.com/usl-jagermei...

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𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️Nashville SC’s touchdown ▫️Sebastian Berhalter ▫️New-look Houston Dynamo ▫️…and much more @joeclowery.bsky.social dives into the standout players, teams, and trends from around MLS ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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The first matchday of the USL’s revamped Jagermeister Cup is in the books 🏆 What did we learn about the USL Championship and League One? And who were the big winners and losers of the weekend? From @usltactics.com ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/usl-jagermei...

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The USL’s journey to pro-rel is just beginning, but owners like Kevin Nagle and Brett Johnson with clubs overseas know what’s coming. I talked to both to see what lessons Huddersfield, Ipswich, and the English system hold for the USL’s future. www.backheeled.com/usl-owners-p...

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The MLS transfer window is officially closed, so @joeclowery.bsky.social put together superlatives from the window: ▪️ Best player signing ▪️ Team with the best window ▪️ Team with the worst window ▪️ Most head-scratching move ▪️ Best re-acquisition Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-transfer...

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As the USL begins its journey to pro-rel, some Championship owners have first-hand experience with the system. Here’s what they think about the USL’s new model. “It's the most American of concepts." From @usltactics.com ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/usl-owners-p...

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NEW: MLS In-Depth Power Rankings 📈 ▪️ The 2024 Portland Timbers are BACK ▪️ Jonathan Bamba's distribution ▪️ San Jose Earthquakes need Daniel ▪️ ...and more on every team! Tons of meat from @benwright.bsky.social + me for @backheeled.com ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

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𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈 @benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank) all 30 MLS teams. Check out the latest trends from around the league, from FC Cincinnati working back to health to the Houston Dynamo's DP debut. Read ⤵️ www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️ 📺 We're live! Watch our USL Championship video show right now on YouTube. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMHY...

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▫️ Steve Cherundolo leaving LAFC ▫️ MLS transfer window updates ▫️ Atlanta United in trouble Listen to The Backheeled Show 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/10Ne...

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🦝 Charleston rises to the top of the pile 🟢 A rising midfield star in Hartford 🌳 Why Oakland might be for real All that and 21 more in-depth breakdowns as I recap the USL week for @backheeled.com! www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

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NEW: MLS Winners and Losers is up for @backheeled.com 👀 The Seattle Sounders are what we thought they were: a great team. Elsewhere, only one unbeaten team remains, Atlanta United embarrassed themselves, Caleb Porter's change keeps paying off, and more. www.backheeled.com/mls-winners-...

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