Taylor, Joe and Ryan are here to preview the USMNT as it prepares for a Copa America on home soil! We set our expectations for the team, analyze the roster, consider the tactical approach and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Heli…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's 1-1 draw with Brazil. What did we learn about the U.S. from this confidence-building result? Find out on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's national team's clash with Brazil. What went right for the USMNT in their final Copa America tuneup? And how did the U.S. try to approach a rare meeting against a true international giant? All that -- and much more -- on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We’re back with our final batch of Euro 2024 previews! The gang is here to tell you everything you need to know about Groups E & F. What’s the lowdown on Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine in Group E? And what about Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, and the Czech Republic in Group F? Plus, we predict which nation will with this whole darn thing. Spon…

We're continuing on with our Euro 2024 previews! No surprise guests this time, as we talk Group C (Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, and England) and Group D (Poland, Netherlands, France, and Austria). Plus, Very Specific Predictions and a discussion of Didier Deschamps' expected core strength (xCS). Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta!…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery looks back at what went wrong for the USMNT in their historic loss to Colombia before looking ahead to what comes next for the United States in their busy summer of soccer. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

The TSS gang is here with the first of its Euro 2024 previews! We discuss Groups A and B - featuring Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, Italy and Albania - and Graham brings in a very unexpected guest! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta a…

Well, that wasn't ideal. Taylor was present at Commanders Field for a very disappointing US friendly outing against Colombia, and shares his thoughts with Ryan on the drive home for a TSS bonus ep! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a …

On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into the USMNT's upcoming games against Colombia (Saturday) and Brazil (Wednesday). What should you be watching for in these Copa America tune-ups? And what's at stake for the United States? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for mo…

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to review the U.S. women’s national team’s first window under new manager Emma Hayes. How did Hayes set up her team against South Korea? And how did they play? Who stood out? And what squad do we think Hayes will take to the Olympics next month? All that — and much more — on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is broug…

We’re back with another episode filled with MLS Rankings! This time, we’re looking at the league through a panicked lens. Which teams should be most concerned? Taylor picks the clubs and Joe blind ranks them from 1 to 10. With Atlanta’s huge summer, the Crew’s Concacaf flop, SKC’s general meh-ness, and so much more, there’s plenty of panic to go ar…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the U.S. women's national team's first game under Emma Hayes. How did they set up tactically? Which players featured in key roles? And what's still to come for this team? All that -- and more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer…

Graham, Taylor and Ryan are here to discuss a Champions League Final that was entertaining, but ultimately unsurprising in its outcome. How do real Madrid keep winning in this competition? Who were the key players? And what next for Dortmund? Plus, we take a look at how things went for Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions Cup... Sponsors! Today’…

On this week's Big Thing episode, the TSS gang previews the 2024 Champions League Final, which sees the underdog Dortmund face the behemoth Real Madrid. If BVB are to pull off a surprise win, what are the keys to their success? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibot…

Your favorite foursome is together again and recording wearing tuxedos to mark the occasion as we hand out some end of season awards, which Ryan has dubbed "The Toties." Categories reviewed include player of the season, breakthrough player of the season, manager of the year, best goal, best signing, best match, funniest moment, and best story from …

The Columbus Crew have a chance to make history on Saturday in the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Liga MX's Pachuca. Joe Lowery previews that game and looks ahead to a couple of big matches in MLS and the USL Championship this weekend. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer cove…

The whole TSS gang is here to answer your questions! 1) What are the chances we see Mauricio Pochettino or Erik Ten Hag in MLS as their next job? 2) Would MLS work as a split apertura/clausura season? 3) How did managers of the best teams in history get the best out of their players? 4) How far down the Premier League table do you have to go to sto…

Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the wide world of MLS via Joe's enthusiasm rankings! Taylor tosses out the topics -- ranging from Riqui Puig's skill to Atlanta United's downward slide -- and Joe ranks their relative intrigue from 1 to 10. There's so much packed into this one! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just …

On this episode, Joe Lowery previews the USWNT's Emma Hayes era ahead of the former Chelsea manager's first game on the sidelines. What should we be watching for from Hayes' United States team, both against South Korea on Saturday and beyond? If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer cov…

The TSS Gang is here with a Memorial Day special to review a very busy weekend of soccer, which saw domestic cup finals all across Europe, the conclusion of several leagues, the Women's Champions League Final, and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta …

Editor's note: Graham's audio is slightly jumpy in a few places. Please accept our apologies and blame Scotland 🙏 Mauricio Pochettino led Chelsea to a (relatively) strong Premier League finish, with European qualification. Despite this upturn, the Argentine was given his marching orders this week. Taylor, Graham and Ryan are here to discuss the sit…