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MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 172 ratings

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli serve up analysis of the players, teams, tactics, and trends in Major League Soccer. With match reviews and other insights, Joe and Jordan are here to help make sense of MLS's on-field action.

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Thank you from Joe and Jordan! And goodbye for now -

January 10, 2022 15:59 - 8 minutes

It's goodbye for now from Joe and Jordan, at least on MLS Assist. Thank you, sincerely, for listening and making this show possible! We're super, super thankful to all of you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could cause each playoff team's downfall? Plus, digging into MLS Decision Day!

November 09, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive into the action from MLS Decision Day before answering a fun listener question about what could cause each playoff team's downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Revs clinch the Supporters' Shield! Plus, analysis of the 2-2 draw between Pareja's Orlando City and Arena's New England Revolution

October 25, 2021 16:40 - 30 minutes

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze the 2-2 draw between the New England Revolution and Orlando City! What stood out to us? And who stood out to us? We chat about those things - and dish out some credit to the Revs for clinching the Supporters' Shield this weekend - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The East stays crazy, Wilfried Nancy continues to work wonders in Montreal, the Philadelphia Union claw back, and much more

October 18, 2021 09:38 - 28 minutes

On this week’s episode of MLS Assist, Joe and Jordan analyze Saturday’s game between CF Montreal and the Philadelphia Union. What stood out to us? Who played well? Who coached well? We chat about all that - and more - on the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El Tráfico analysis! Open space galore, lovely possession sequences from the LA Galaxy, LAFC getting out on the break, and much more

October 04, 2021 09:36 - 31 minutes

On this episode, Jordan and Joe dive into the latest edition of El Tráfico, a 1-1 draw between the LA Galaxy and LAFC. How did both teams approach this game? What did we like? What didn't we like? All that - and much more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing Atlanta United's wild 3-2 win over D.C. United: Atlanta get out and run, Luiz Araújo shines, Hernán Losada's D.C. transformation, and more

September 20, 2021 16:43 - 26 minutes

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze Atlanta United's 3-2 over D.C. United. What went right for Atlanta? How did they break through D.C.'s defensive setup? And, despite the loss, just how much good has Losada done for this D.C. team? We discuss those things - and much more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver make their playoff push, Jesús Ferreira scores a wondergoal, RSL take full advantage of FC Dallas' defensive struggles, and more

September 06, 2021 16:47 - 26 minutes

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive into the tactics from a pair of recent MLS games: RSL vs. FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Austin FC. What did we see? What did we like? What didn't we like? And who stood out? All that - and more - on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes NYCFC so filthy good, the Revs miss some of their stars, how to topple the Eastern Conference’s giants, and more

August 30, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze NYCFC's 2-0 win over the New England Revolution. What makes Ronny Deila's New York City team so good? What went wrong for the Revs? And, come playoff time, how can opponents beat both of these Eastern Conference giants? We talk about all that - and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing big moves from the MLS transfer window! The Whitecaps get their #10, Colorado elevate their midfield with Mark-Anthony Kaye, Austin and Atlanta make DP signings, and more

August 09, 2021 17:09 - 37 minutes

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe and Jordan analyze some of the biggest moves from MLS's latest transfer window. 1) Jeremy Ebobisse to San Jose 2) Ryan Gauld to Vancouver 3) Luiz Araújo to Atlanta 4) Sebastian Diussi to Austin 5) Mark-Anthony Kaye to Colorado 6) Federico Navarro to Chicago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricardo Pepi, Carles Gil, Boris Sekulić, the Nashville Contingent, and more players we’re loving in MLS

July 26, 2021 22:59 - 28 minutes

On this episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about a handful of MLSers that have impressed them this season. From young Americans to Spanish playmakers to the next entrant into the "Julian Gressel Crossing Hall of Fame", there were plenty of players to get to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing Minnesota United’s new signings Fragapane and Hunou, what led to the end of Seattle's undefeated streak, and much more

July 19, 2021 08:54 - 26 minutes

Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery discuss Minnesota United's 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. How did Minnesota snap Seattle's undefeated streak? What went wrong for the Sounders (besides missing a bunch of top players)? And what do we make of Minnesota United's new attacking weapons? All that - and more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Venezia a good spot for Tanner Tessmann, what's up with D.C.'s Andy Najar experiment, how do the Sounders keep Soundering, and more listener questions

July 12, 2021 09:34 - 41 minutes

On this episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer your questions! 1) Which players could benefit from a teammate's absence at the Gold Cup? 2) How good has Andy Najar been as a center back for D.C. United under Hernan Losada? 3) Does FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo have the skillset to be an elite central midfielder? 4) How are the Seattle Sounders playing so well without many of their star players? 5) Is Venezia in Serie A a good destination for FC Dallas' Tanner Tessmann? We answer those quest...

SKC strut their stuff, Bob Bradley goes back to the 3-5-2 for LAFC, 3-at-the-back shapes are taking over MLS, and more

June 28, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes

On this episode, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze Sporting Kansas City's 2-1 win over LAFC. What went right for SKC? And is the 3-5-2 a good fit for LAFC? Plus, we chat about players that impressed us, center backs taking over MLS, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbus look like themselves as they close out Historic Crew Stadium in style, Brian Gutiérrez may be a star in the making, and more

June 21, 2021 08:54 - 28 minutes

On this week’s episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down the Columbus Crew’s 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire. How did Columbus look in their last-ever game at Historic Crew Stadium? What’s wrong with the Fire? And just how much does Joe love Brian Gutiérrez? All that - and more - on the show. And as mentioned, here is the story that Josh Williams wrote for The Columbus Dispatch reflecting on the importance of Historic Crew Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Fullbacks ready to go full Nouhou and play center back, RBNY's progression under Struber, MLS players to watch at this summer's international tournaments, and much more

June 14, 2021 15:55 - 33 minutes

On this episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery answer some of your listener questions! Which fullbacks could make a Nouhou-ish transition to center back? How are the New York Red Bulls progressing under Gerhard Struber? Which MLS players are we keeping our eyes on during this summer's slew of international tournaments? We answer those questions - and more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixing MLS's bottom-dwellers, USMNT vs. Mexico talk, how to increase your team's speed of play in possession, and much more

June 07, 2021 22:57 - 31 minutes

On this week's show, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about the USMNT's crazy 3-2 win over Mexico from Sunday night. They also talk about how to fix FC Dallas and FC Cincinnati, the two teams at the bottom of their respective conferences, before answering a wonderful listener question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nouhou’s center back transformation, Rubio Rubin answering RSL’s questions at the nine, Leon Flach running all day, and more standout players from the start of the MLS season

May 24, 2021 16:45 - 31 minutes

After watching film and digging into the numbers, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk about a handful of MLS players who have impressed them so far this season. From Nouhou to Rubio Rubin to Žan Kolmanič, there's a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Cade Cowell bring to the Quakes, what's going on with Toronto FC's attack, how is Moses Nyeman doing for D.C., and more listener questions

May 10, 2021 15:40 - 34 minutes

After a month of MLS action, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery are here to answer your listener questions! From tactics, to scouting reports, to the importance of on-field chemistry, there's plenty to get to. You can find the full list of questions down below. 1) What does Moses Nyeman do well for D.C. United? And how can he improve? 2) How important is familiarity between center backs? 3) Is the number 9 Cade Cowell's best position? And what does he bring to that spot that others don't? 4) What's...

Inter Miami’s balance under Phil Neville, Higuain’s Rooney role, Hernán Losada’s fitness demands and aggressive style with D.C., and much more

May 03, 2021 09:11 - 30 minutes

Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery break down two more MLS teams with new coaches: Phil Neville's Inter Miami and Hernán Losada's D.C. United. How is Neville setting up his Miami team? And how is he using Gonzalo Higuain? What's up with D.C.'s injury problems? And how is Losada structuring his new squad? We talk about all that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galaxy vs. RBNY analysis: Chicharito does his thing, Víctor Vázquez pulls the strings, Red Bull gives you wings, and much more

April 26, 2021 15:33 - 30 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down one of the best games of this young 2021 MLS season: the Los Angeles Galaxy vs. the New York Red Bulls. What do the Galaxy look like under their new coach, Greg Vanney? And what do the Red Bulls look like under their new man, Gerhard Struber? We talk about those two things, chat about Chicharito, narrow midfields, meat grinders, and much more before the return of Tactical Tidbits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Josh Wolff’s Austin FC team play? Inside the tactics of MLS’s newest team

April 19, 2021 16:28 - 28 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down MLS's newest team: Austin FC. How does Josh Wolff want to play? What are his tactical principles? And what did we see from Austin's first-ever game against LAFC? We talk about all that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Western Conference Very Specific Predictions: David Ochoa breaks out for RSL, San Jose stays crazy, Josh Wolff inverts his fullbacks, and much more

April 12, 2021 16:22 - 39 minutes

It's another Very Specific Prediction episode! Last week, Jordan and Joe tackled the Eastern Conference, so this week is all about the West! With the MLS season just days away, our hosts give you 13 VSPs on this episode, one for each team in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eastern Conference Very Specific Predictions: Lucho boosts Cincinnati's creativity fivefold, NYCFC sells Sands, Gary Smith's Nashville become the best defensive team in MLS, and more

April 05, 2021 16:45 - 34 minutes

It's Very Specific Prediction time! On this episode, Jordan and Joe make VSPs for all 14 Eastern Conference teams to give you some things to watch for in the 2021 MLS season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down new MLS signings! What does Cecilio Domínguez bring to Austin? How does Alan Franco fit in Atlanta? Plus, analysis of newcomers in Portland, Vancouver, and LA

March 29, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes

Joe and Jordan analyze some of MLS’s newest players, letting you know what to expect from Cecilio Domínguez in Austin, Kim Moon-hwan with LAFC, Claudio Bravo in Portland, Déiber Caicedo up in Vancouver, and Alan Franco in Atlanta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing MLS’s newest offseason signings: what to expect from Brenner in Cincinnati, Pochettino in Austin, Sosa in Atlanta, Martinez in Dallas, and Gregore in Miami

March 15, 2021 15:56 - 31 minutes

On this episode, Joe and Jordan fill you in on what to expect from some of MLS's newest offseason additions. 1) What is Brenner going to do in Cincinnati? 2) What kind of player is Austin FC's new DP Tomás Pochettino? 3) How is Santiago Sosa going to fit in Gabriel Heinze's midfield in Atlanta? 4) How much is Joe in love with new FC Dallas center back Jose Antonio Martinez? 5) Is Gregore the perfect signing for Inter Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Vlatko use Crystal Dunn like Bob Bradley uses Latif Blessing, who's in our "press-resistant" back three, is Carles Gil an MVP candidate, and more listener questions

March 08, 2021 17:38 - 39 minutes

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer your lovely questions! What is the next tactical evolution coming to MLS? How does Aidan Morris change Caleb Porter's double pivot? Is Carles Gil a believable MVP candidate? Joe and Jordan answer all of those questions - and more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS's up-and-coming talent: Caden Clark, Efra Álvarez, George Bello, and more Americans youngsters that we're watching in 2021

February 22, 2021 17:54 - 37 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about young American players that they're particularly looking forward to seeing on the field in MLS this season. Could 2021 be Efra Álvarez's breakout season? How is new D.C. United head coach Hernán Losada going to use Kevin Paredes? Is Caden Clark the Red Bulls starting #10? Joe and Jordan take a stab at answering all of those questions - and many more - on this episode of MLS Assist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A guide to soccer’s version of WAR, plus how MLS teams should be trading their assets w/Sam Goldberg

February 08, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes

On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by data scientist (and former professional baseball player) Sam Goldberg to talk about the current state of analytics in MLS, soccer's version of WAR, and how MLS teams should be thinking about trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Pomykal and Busio’s best positions, how do the Sounders adapt without Jordan Morris, do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have tactical styles, and more listener questions

February 01, 2021 17:36 - 37 minutes

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer some top-notch listener questions. 1) Did Atlanta United’s Miles Robinson regress last year? 2) What is the Portland Timbers tactical style under Gio Saverese? 3) Do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have defined styles of play? 4) How will the Seattle Sounders adapt to playing without Jordan Morris? 5) What are Paxton Pomykal and Gianluca Busio’s best positions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Analyzing MLS's newest coaches! What to expect from Heinze in Atlanta, Losada in D.C., Wolff in Austin, and Neville in Miami

January 25, 2021 18:21 - 37 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli combed through film on MLS's newest head coaches - and now they're here to give you the low-down on them. What should fans expect to see from Gabriel Heinze in Atlanta, from Hernán Losada in D.C., from Josh Wolff in Austin, and from Phil Neville in Miami? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS Offseason Roundup: Jordan Morris to Swansea? New coaches! Austin FC's roster, Molino and BWP to the Crew, and more

January 18, 2021 19:03 - 42 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk through some of the most notable moves from the MLS offseason so far. From Jordan Morris' reported move to Swansea to coaching hires in Los Angeles, Toronto, D.C., and Miami to some big player trades and signings, there's plenty to get to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Zelarayan and Aidan Morris shine, Caleb Porter's smart gameplan, Seattle's late push, and more from MLS Cup

December 14, 2020 17:30 - 33 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze MLS Cup! What did Columbus do well? What didn't Seattle do so well? And just how good was Lucas Zelarayan? Listen in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lodeiro vs. Reynoso in Seattle, a set piece seminar, the Crew's complete performance, and so much more from the Conference Finals

December 08, 2020 15:43 - 41 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze the two Conference Finals from the MLS Cup Playoffs: the Columbus Crew vs. the New England Revolution in the East and the Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United out West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reynoso and Molino steal the show in Kansas City, the Seattle Sounders stay strong, and so much more from the Western Conference semifinals

December 04, 2020 18:25 - 38 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive deep into the on-field action from the latest MLS Cup Playoff games! They start with the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas and then bring things home with Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carles Gil is a wizard, Caleb Porter and Gary Smith battle it out, and so much more from the Eastern Conference semis

November 30, 2020 17:38 - 34 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli are back with more MLS Cup Playoff analysis! On this episode, they dig into two Eastern Conference Semifinals: Orlando City vs. the New England Revolution and the Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart gameplans from Gary Smith and Bruce Arena, Seattle's Big 3 shine bright, and plenty more from the latest MLS playoff action

November 25, 2020 16:01 - 52 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk goals, matchups, and tactics from the last three games of the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs: Toronto FC vs. Nashville SC Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playoff analysis! Bruce Arena vs. Thierry Henry, SKC's bonkers win over SJ, Reynoso and Molino dominating, and so much more from the MLS playoffs

November 23, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli catch you up on all of the MLS playoff action that's happened so far! They break down all seven games from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact Nashville vs. Inter Miami Orlando City vs. NYCFC Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes Minnesota United vs. Colorado Rapids Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS Playoff Preview! Does Michael Bradley fit in TFC’s midfield? Lodeiro vs. Atuesta, playmakers galore, and much more

November 16, 2020 17:55 - 50 minutes

The playoffs are less than a week away! Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli preview every single MLS team in the postseason field, giving listeners one thing to watch for from each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decision Day analysis! Columbus’ crazy passing, Vela’s return, and much more from the final regular season weekend

November 09, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli are in your ears with a smattering of tactical analysis from Decision Day. From goals on goals and passes on passes in the East to attacking transition moments and the return of a juggernaut in the West, there are tactics galore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Smith’s effective route one soccer, Columbus breaking Philly’s press, the Rapids’ statement win, and much more from the latest MLS action

November 02, 2020 17:42 - 55 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk tactics from the penultimate weekend of Major League Soccer’s regular season.  From Nashville’s effective roster build and tactical approach, to a potential playoff matchup between the Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union, to the Rapids’ impressive performance (and lovely first goal), to Tactical Tidbits, Joe and Jordan are here to satisfy your tactical hankering for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 10’s success in MLS, Philadelphia’s dominant win, LAFC’s test, and tons more from the latest MLS action

October 26, 2020 11:17 - 52 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dish out tactical insight from the most recent weekend in Major League Soccer. From the number 10 position's major role in MLS, to the Union’s incredible performance against Toronto FC, to El Tráfico, to Tactical Tidbits, this week’s episode of MLS Assist covers a ton of ground, unlike the amount of ground that Michael Bradley, Laurent Ciman, and Omar Gonzalez cover for Toronto FC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Grove is the man. Also, analysis of USMNT prospect Caden Clark, Thierry Henry’s smart gameplan, tactical triangles, and more

October 19, 2020 18:29 - 59 minutes

This week’s show begins with an ode to Daryl Grove, who is currently battling cancer. Daryl is a producer of MLS Assist, helped create and brand the show, and, above all, is an amazing man. We are immeasurably thankful for him and for the impact that he has on our lives and the lives of so many others. Daryl, you are in our prayers. During the much less important Major League Soccer part of the show, Joe and Jordan analyze New York Red Bulls/USMNT youngster Caden Clark and chat about a couple...

MLS analysis with Stu Holden: Aaronson’s best position, what to expect from Gerhard Struber, Ben Olsen out of D.C., and tons more!

October 12, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes

Joe Lowery is joined by FOX Sports’ very own Stu Holden for a wide-ranging MLS conversation. Topics covered include (but aren’t limited to): How do D.C. United move forward without Ben Olsen? General confusion about Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact A dissection of Brenden Aaronson’s game How Stu would stop the Seattle Sounders  Also, make sure to check out 361, a video project created to reimagine storytelling in the American soccer space. You can find 361’s first-ever video, on former Ne...

Galaxy-sized problems in LA, a tactical battle between Luchi Gonzalez vs. Caleb Porter, throw-in woes, and more from the weekend’s MLS action

October 05, 2020 18:47 - 59 minutes

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli put their collective finger on why the Galaxy are sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference. Then, they take a look at Saturday’s entertaining 2-2 draw between FC Dallas and Columbus Crew, rant (constructively, of course) about throw-ins, and run through some tactical tidbits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raphaël Wicky turning Chicago into Spain, Gonzalo Higuain’s debut, transfer talk, and much more w/Tom Bogert!

September 28, 2020 19:40 - 45 minutes

Tom Bogert of MLSsoccer.com joins Joe Lowery to analyze this weekend’s slate of games and to shine a well-informed light on plenty of transfers from around the league. 1:25 - How did Gonzalo Higuain’s do in his debut? 10:35 - Mark McKenzie’s skillset and future (plus some discussion about other Union youngsters) 19:58 - Greg Vanney game planning for a right back? Greg Vanney game planning for a right back. 24:46 - Seattle keep doing exactly what they want to do 32:17 - Are the Chicago Fire g...

Who are the best subs in MLS? What does Cole Bassett do? Should Ben Olsen still be coaching D.C. United? And many more listener questions

September 21, 2020 17:51 - 51 minutes

2:41 - Should DC fire Ben Olsen? 10:46 - Who are the best subs in MLS? 19:04 - How do the Timbers adjust without Sebastian Blanco? 25:50 - Who is going to replace Reggie Cannon in Dallas and Alberth Elis in Houston? 33:56 - What is Cole Bassett doing well for the Colorado Rapids? 40:51 - What does the term “pocket winger” mean? 44:17 - What’s the status of FC Cincinnati’s struggling attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nani’s nutmeg, Miami’s smart structural switch, beautiful team goals, and so much more from this week’s MLS action

September 14, 2020 18:04 - 50 minutes

2:11 - We want your questions! 3:23 - What will Jhonder Cádiz bring to Nashville? 8:11 - Orlando City vs. Inter Miami analysis 22:36 - Thierry Henry and the Great Puzzle of Montreal 29:41 - NYCFC’s attacking issues 32:56 - LAFC vs. Portland Timbers analysis 45:22 - Promising signs in Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Armas out, Pity (reportedly) out, Reynoso in, and loads more from a busy week in MLS

September 07, 2020 17:54 - 55 minutes

1:30 - Chris Armas out in New York 8:30 - Pity Martinez almost out in Atlanta 16:18 - Emanuel Reynoso is here! 27:53 - Houston's dangerous attacking play + SKC's beautiful goal  34:50 - Busio film review  40:51 - San Jose v Colorado 49:46 - Tactical Tidbits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Dike's dominance, Philly's press resistance, "FC Cincinnati-ing it" and more from the latest week of MLS

August 31, 2020 17:30 - 51 minutes

1:01 - Highlighting MLS players' midweek protest against racial injustice 2:30 - Daryl Dike is balling 11:33 - Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United 29:54 - FC Cincinatti vs. Columbus Crew 39:21 - Tactical Tidbits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nagbe's stunner, the Galaxy's game plan, Atlanta's setup under Glass, and tons more from MLS's resumed regular season

August 24, 2020 19:10 - 51 minutes

4:25 - Dallas' chance creation struggles  11:34  - How does Nashville play? 18:57  - Darlington Nagbe, take a bow 24:16 - El Tráfico 35:17 - Who are Atlanta United? 43:05 - Tactical Tidbits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices