Fifa has taken a step towards allowing domestic leagues to play competitive matches abroad, after announcing a new working group will be formed to “issue recommendations” on the topic. The TSS gang explore the idea of playing competitive games abroad, touching on the leagues that are most likely to pursue the idea, the potential timelines, and much…

Your favorite semi-recurring series is back: it's Take It or Leave It time! We've got plenty of your takes to break down, including... 1) Getting rid of VAR entirely would be absolute nonsense 2) One of the Big 5 European leagues will become a “closed league” before MLS implements any form of promotion and relegation. 3) MLS will eventually have pr…

After Nashville SC became the first team in MLS this year to fire their manager, Joe Lowery dives into what went wrong for Gary Smith and what comes next for Nashville SC. Plus, he takes a look at the best games to watch this weekend across MLS, the NWSL, and the USL. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com fo…

The whole crew is here to answer your questions! 1) What are the new spending rules the Premier League is trying to institute? 2) Why isn’t the last day of the Premier League season filled with derby matches? 3) Should David Moyes be getting more credit for what he’s done at West Ham? 4) How should Aston Villa improve their squad ahead of Champions…

Talk about a busy start to the soccer news week! Taylor, Joe, and Gass begin the show by diving into Canada's decision to appoint Jesse Marsch as their new men's national team coach. How will Canada look under Marsch? And is this a good hire? Then, we move on to chat about some big-time MLS transfer news, a major win for Cincy, and some tactics ove…

It's been a busy start to the week! On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into some major MLS transfer news, assessing Giroud's move to LAFC and Ramos' reported connection to San Diego. Plus at the top of the show, it's all about Marsch taking over as Canada's new men's national team manager. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe…

The TSS gang are back to review a weekend which saw Arsenal and Man City take the title race down the wire, Burnley's relegation, another top performance from Leverkusen, Fisticuffs in Toronto, 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”! Linked…

On this week's episode, Graham and Joe join Taylor to discuss Championship promotion! We pay particular attention to Ipswich, and their back-to-back promotions. How have they built such a reliable squad, who is the brain in charge, and what obstacles could prohibit survival next season? We also take some time to look at Leicester's Championship-win…

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the wild second legs of the the Champions League semis! From Dortmund's improbable win over PSG to Real Madrid and Manuel Neuer's late victory over Bayern Munich, there was *plenty* to chat about. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using pr…

On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into some of the absolute best moments from the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 32! For even more great moments, go check out our Open Cup stories on Backheeled.com. 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 …

On this week's episode, it's Taylor hosting with Joe and Graham doing most of the answering... and that leads to an awful lot of American-centric discussion! Questions answered include... 1) What should be the next step in Brenden Aaronson's career? 2) Which American should Wrexham sign for next season's League One campaign? 3) Who would we want on…

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the wild world of MLS, starting with Leo Messi’s insane performance for Inter Miami, moving to CF Montreal’s reported choice to part ways with their CSO, and ending with progress in the West and issues in the East. Then, it’s on to a chat with Evan Ream, author of “Not When, But If?”, a book all about soccer in Sacra…

On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the MLS weekend that was and looks ahead to some key matchups in the U.S. Open Cup this week. 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.…

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which the two-horse Premier League title race saw Arsenal and Man City stay on track, while Liverpool recovered from their recent wobble with a big win over a sorry Tottenham side. Meanwhile, Real Madrid made their Liga win official, and Leverkusen remain undefeated! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought t…

Reports suggest that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the Reds having agreed a fee to buy out the 45-year-old Dutchman's contract. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang explain why Slot is an excellent fit for Liverpool - but why reservations about his suitability remain. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought t…

On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the Columbus Crew's historic win over CF Monterrey. How did the Crew top the Liga MX giants? And what comes next for the model club in MLS? All that -- and much more -- 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…

Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg? P…

You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs: 1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning? 2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s? 3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America? 4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer? 5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in on…

Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando Cit…

On today's show, Joe Lowery runs through all 29 teams in MLS, handing out Thumbs Ups and Thumbs Downs along the way. 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.

It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code…