The TSS gang are here to review an action packed weekend, in which Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever Bundesliga title in emphatic style, Arsenal and Liverpool faltered in the Premier League title race, and much much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo c…

It's CCC time! On today's show, Joe Lowery discusses Inter Miami's failure, the Columbus Crew's triumph, and one game to watch in MLS, the NWSL, and the USL Championship this weekend. 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 info…

Turkish soccer, which isn't exactly renowned for its serenity, hit headlines this week when Fenerbahce fielded an U19 team in the Turkish Super Cup against fierce rivals Galatasaray... before withdrawing the team from the field entirely. This comes after Fener threatened to leave the Süper Lig, in a season that has been characterized by violence an…

Graham and Taylor somehow end up spending over an hour discussing this week's Champions League results! Uneven performances led to a spectacle of a match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, controversial non-calls in Arsenal and Bayern, Dortmund once again letting themselves down in the knockout round (this time against Atletico), and Barcelon…

Your favorite foursome is here to answer your questions! 1) If we could back in history to experience one season or tournament as one of the players, coaches, or referees involved, what would we pick? 2) If Leverkusen win out, are they the greatest non-Champions League team ever? 3) What do we make of future USWNT coach Emma Hayes' actions and comm…

Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! We start off with an on-the-ground recap of the GA Cup and the various troubling issues that took place at the tournament. Then it's on to lighter topics, including the Red Bulls' big win over Cincy, chaos in Columbus, a statement in Seattle, joy (and suffering) in Texas, El Tr…

On today's episode, Joe Lowery dives into a host of topics from around American soccer, ranging from the USL's debut on CBS to the USWNT's win over Japan to MLS teams gearing up for tough away trips to Mexico. 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…

An action-packed weekend brought us a big points swing in the Premier League title race, huge derby games in Rome, Glasgow and Los Angeles, a trophy for Athletic Club that's been 40 years in the making, and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS…

What a strange offseason it's about to be! Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and theoretically Barcelona are all expected to be without managers at the end of the season, and multiple other clubs could quickly find themselves in similar situations. So, who is leaving, who might be arriving, and who might be staying after saying they were leaving? Graham, J…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into MLS's latest issues against top Liga MX teams, a big moment for the USL, the SheBelieves Cup, and more! 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.…

We're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From Mbappe’s transfer outlook to Gareth Southgate’s managerial chops to the Shield vs. Cup debate in MLS, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack We…

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into your listener questions! 1) With big games coming up in Portugal and Scotland, who do we think will win the league titles? 2) Is the Saudi league being covered? 3) Which retired players would we like to see face off in a Walking Soccer match? 4) Could Jedi Robinson be playing for a higher profile team t…

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Joe and David to discuss a host of different topics. They start off with a quick word about David's 10 years of work at Extratime. Then it's on to a longer discussion about the Generation Adidas Cup and the most recent developments in youth soccer in the country. Then we preview the Concacaf Champions Cup and…

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the U.S. Open Cup's second round, a trio of upcoming CCC fixtures, and the MLS weekend that was. 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, Graham, and Joe are here to look back at the weekend that was! We chat about a clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, Liverpool’s fortune, a good weekend for USMNTers, Leverkusen’s big news, chaos in La Liga, MLS action, and so much more. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackwe…

With Arsenal top of the table and a looming clash with Manchester City, we thought it was time to take a look at their season so far to determine if this can be their year! How massive could this weekend's match actually be, and how do we see it playing out? Is Arteta v Pep now the biggest managerial rivalry in the Premier League? Have Arsenal prog…

Ryan and Graham are here to look back over all the non-USMNT news from the international break, including the conclusion of Euro 2024 qualification, big friendlies for England and Germany, and the team whose 20-year winless streak continued! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Disco…

Joe Lowery is here to do the (nearly) impossible: preview every single MLS game of the weekend in less than 10 minutes. 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.

We're back with another listener questions episode! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer... 1) How much stronger is today’s USMNT than the one we saw at the 2022 World Cup? 2) With so many international tournaments happening this summer, is this the year MLS reconsiders their schedule? 3) What amenities are crucial for lower-division stadiums? 4…

Taylor is joined by Joe and David to spend even more time on the USA's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Nations League Final. Gass tries to claim the Number 1 spot in Tyler Adams fandom, and has praise for a few players we were more negative about in our initial reviews. We also focus on standout performers, as well as areas of vulnerability ahead of the…