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The big strike against American Made is that Cruise doesn't dance to Werewolves of London

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His fit in that attacking line would be superb, plus we know that he's up to the USLC level. I'd love that.

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Sarasota is my favorite team to watch in the USL right now (maybe excepting Lexington?), so I dig in on how the Paradise have got themselves back in the playoff mix. That and much more! 🔗 www.backheeled.com/usl-league-o...

USL League One: Sarasota Paradise's playoff outlook, FC Naples' new dawn & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 29/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Sarasota Paradise’s hot streak to to FC Naples’ new dawn, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read ⤵️

USL League One: Sarasota Paradise's playoff outlook, FC Naples' new dawn & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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The Back Four: September ender

I keep forgetting to post the newsletter, but read the newsletter: on center back passing, Jon Bakero, and (briefly) The Color of Money. www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...

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Center back passing, Jon Bakero, and more USL chicanery

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 28/09/2026

NEW: Lexington are back in form, DC is figuring it out in the final third, and the Carolina/Jacksonville semifinal rematch was a barn burner. I dig into all things Week 7 to catch you up on the USL Super League. www.usltactics.com/usl-super-le...

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USL Super League, Week 7

Lexington rolls, DC maximizes their bench, and more

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 27/09/2026

🌴 Miami FC re-enters the playoff convo 🐻 Memo Rodriguez’s role in a statement Sacramento win 💚 Phillip Goodrum and red-hot Lexington All that (and much more!) as I rank all 25 clubs in the USL Championship www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Championship Power Rankings: Contenders stay strong, Sacramento Republic climb & more

After 30 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 27/09/2026

USL Championship Power Rankings: Contenders stay strong, Sacramento Republic climb & more

After 30 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Backheeled @backheeled.com · 27/09/2026

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After another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 Sacramento Republic, Lexington SC & more 📉 Phoenix Rising, New Mexico United & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️

USL Championship Power Rankings: Contenders stay strong, Sacramento Republic climb & more

After 30 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Oakland Roots SC are up by a pair of goals at halftime, supporting owner Marshawn Lynch is digging it. #KnowYourRoots

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 27/09/2026

That’s the funniest part lmao

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They're so comfortable in build too, really letting goalkeeper Alex Sutton/No. 6 Aaron Walker handle the ball and trusting the fact that they'll overload Portland's front two.

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Sarasota are absolutely on fire, up 2-0 early in Portland after last weekend's 6-0 win. The counterpress does the job here, creating a high takeaway for Paradise and letting Sander Roed do the rest.

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it's disaster backpass night

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 24/09/2026

three penalties, really good soccer game

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From New Mexico’s underlying numbers to the Sebastian Anderson breakout to Las Vegas’ stadium question, what storylines across the USL have flown under the radar? I’m digging into a big story for all 25 clubs in the Championship. www.backheeled.com/one-thing-yo...

One thing you’re missing about every USL Championship team

From breakout players to off-field uncertainty, here’s the overlooked storyline defining all 25 USL Championship clubs as the 2026 season winds down.

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As a reminder, El Paso Locomotive FC, @detcityfc.com, Hartford Athletic and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC could earn #USL-C Playoffs berths this weekend, and the @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social could earn a top-four spot in the East. Here's how, plus much more. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

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How El Paso Locomotive FC, Detroit City FC, Hartford Athletic and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC can Clinch Playoff Berths this Weekend | News & Notes

El Paso Locomotive moves into top five all-time with eight-game winning streak; Lexington’s Goodrum becomes second with consecutive hat tricks

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The USL Show @theuslshow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚨LIVE SHOW TONIGHT🚨 9pm ET/6pm PT 🪨 Stone Out in Orange County 🤑 Revenue Sharing is In 🏇 Lexington Shut Out Jacksonville 🧨 Goal Explosion in Spokane 🌳 Oakland Hanging Around 🌴 Miami Top Rhode Island ⏳ Extra Time See you at 9pm ET/6pm PT!

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 25/09/2026

Back up with @theuslshow.bsky.social tonight, we’re going around the Championship, L1, and the Super League after a very newsy week. www.youtube.com/live/q8b1Ea-...

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Revenue Sharing is In and Stone is Out

Welcome to The USL Show! The USL Show is the biggest podcast in the...

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Former @unionomaha.bsky.social HC Jay Mims is used to building a project. His latest is with the Puerto Rico Men's National Team, which is aiming to make its next breakthrough in this fall's Concacaf Nations League, with #USL-C and #USL-1 players in tow. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

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Jay Mims is Prepared for His Next Project with Puerto Rico

Seven USL players accompany the former League One Coach of the Year on the Puerto Rican National Team

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 24/09/2026

One thing you’re missing about every USL Championship team

From breakout players to off-field uncertainty, here’s the overlooked storyline defining all 25 USL Championship clubs as the 2026 season winds down.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 24/09/2026

The USL Championship season is in its home stretch, but there’s a lot more happening than what you’ll find in the table. @usltactics.com has one under-the-radar storyline for each club — from breakout players to some big questions heading into 2027. Read ⤵️

One thing you’re missing about every USL Championship team

From breakout players to off-field uncertainty, here’s the overlooked storyline defining all 25 USL Championship clubs as the 2026 season winds down.

John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 23/09/2026

The Legion attack has suddenly leveled up, tons of good combination play and real intentionality between the lines. Probably their best performance of 2026 this afternoon against Brooklyn.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sources: Orange County SC have fired manager Danny Stone 🟠 Stone developed USYNTers Pedro Guimaraes + Tyson Espy at the USLC club. Was in his 2nd full season in OC, also former Phoenix Rising coach. OC lost only 2 of their first 18 games. Form dipped last month. @backheeled.com

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 23/09/2026

People who follow League One knew that One Knox really platformed Ritchie as a ball-playing creator in the final third, and Monterey has finally figured that out. Good breakdown of Ritchie’s arc here.

RBLR Sun FC - Tampa Bay @rblrsunfc.rblrsports.com · 23/09/2026

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The Sun pulled out a point in DC, and stay close in the playoff hunt. We break down all the action, ask some big questions about our team-passing attack, and still dream of a clean sheet. We also talk about some academy signings, and more. #EnergizeTheBay youtube.com/live/w-R7Xbv...

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 22/09/2026

After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Spokane Velocity's changes to no-quit Corpus Christi, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read 🆓

USL League One: Spokane Velocity's changes, no-quit Corpus Christi & everything else

Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.

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what is happening here what are you protecting

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Watching back some of the OC game for podcast prep...is this the worst defensive performance of like the last five years? 3.2 xG against and absolutely no sense of structure through the 90 minutes (on the details of OC's plummeting rank in the Backheeled piece: www.backheeled.com/usl-champion... )

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Oakland Toots @peterwbloom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Super League recap, in which Carissa Boeckmann continues to establish herself as the potential signing of the summer. 🔗 www.usltactics.com/usl-super-le...

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Feel like John is overreacting putting the Roots back up in first place, but it’s a show of faith that the Roots should take to heart.

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Carolina's dominance, Dallas' winning streak, and more

NEW: Dallas Trinity are on fire, the Carolina Ascent put in a historic defensive performance, and Lexington is back up. All that and more as I break down Week 6 in the USL Super League. www.usltactics.com/usl-super-le...

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USL Super League, Week 6

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Is Alfredo Midence the secret weapon for Sacramento? I make that case as I dig deep on all 25 teams in the USL Championship. Check in on Backheeled: www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

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🚂 Another week, another El Paso win 🇨🇼 The Locadia effect in Tampa Bay 🟡 What’s holding New Mexico back? 🗻 New shape, new ceiling for the Switchbacks Come check in for like 8,000 words of USL breakdowns (and a comp between two strikers and a PB&J) www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

USL Championship Power Rankings: El Paso Locomotive keep top spot, Tampa Bay Rowdies get stronger & more

After 29 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

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Backheeled @backheeled.com · 21/09/2026

After another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 Lexington SC, Detroit City & more 📉 New Mexico United, Birmingham Legion & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️