Piero Elias is a ball retention machine, and he's already helping Westchester drop attackers in, overload the midfield, and do damage. That, plus takeaways for League One's other 16 clubs on Backheeled. ⬇️ www.backheeled.com/usl-league-o...
John Morrissey
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Co-host of @theuslshow.bsky.social, contributor at @Backheeled.com. Did oppo scouting and data for the Sacramento Republic and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Hey go listen to This League!, where we had a really good discussion about the bigger meaning of the USL's recent transfer news + recapped the big takeaways from Week 24 open.spotify.com/episode/5irP...
This League! The Week 24 Observational Invitational
The Backheeled Show | MLS, USMNT, USL, and more soccer coverage · Episode
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Catch up on USL League One as I deep dive into all 17 clubs, featuring: 💰 The bigger meaning of Fort Wayne’s Lillian Ricol sale 🟡 Westchester’s midfield glow-up 🌀 Spokane’s unexpected stalwarts
Backheeled@backheeled.com · 16h agoAfter the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Fort Wayne's transfer business to Westchester’s approach, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read ⤵️
After the latest action in USL League One, which teams emerged looking most impressive? And who should be worried? From Fort Wayne's transfer business to Westchester’s approach, @usltactics.com dives into everything from across League One. Read ⤵️
USL League One: Transfer progress, Fort Wayne's next step & everything else
Here's what stood out from League One's latest action.
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NEWSLETTER: The Super League is back, so what stood out across the Week 1 slate? I dig in. That, plus stray Championship and League One takeaways and more. www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Grand opening
Super League opening weekend, plus Kwame Awuah, Collin McCamy, and more
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They're talking about @sacrepublicfc.com signing Cal Jennings. Here's my look at what he's can add to the Quails - short version, Jennings is a game-changer. Only player with 100+ goal contributions in the #USL-C in the 2020s. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Sacramento Republic FC’s Addition of Cal Jennings Could Turbo-Charge its Attack
USL Championship's leading scorer of the 2020s brings a cutting edge matched by few in the league's history
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Going live shortly on THIS LEAGUE! to catch up on all things USL Championship – tune in.
🆕 Cal Jennings is here. What does it mean in Sacramento? 🚂 How El Paso is soaring up the table 😈 Ray Serrano and Louisville's big week All that and more as I power rank all 25 teams in the USL Championship. www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Championship Power Rankings: Superstar signings, Sacramento Republic climb & more
After 24 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.
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This pass from Leah Scarpelli, good lord. Great skill on the ball to Shea Connors, and a great encapsulation of Tampa Bay finding their vertical game again.
🇺🇸 Sources: Hibernian FC to sign U.S. U-20 int’l Colton Swan from the Charleston Battery. Swan, 19, has 7G+2A in USL Championship play this season — his first as a professional. Promising young striker. @backheeled.com
🆕 Cal Jennings is here. What does it mean in Sacramento? 🚂 How El Paso is soaring up the table 😈 Ray Serrano and Louisville's big week All that and more as I power rank all 25 teams in the USL Championship. www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...
USL Championship Power Rankings: Superstar signings, Sacramento Republic climb & more
After 24 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.
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Williams has been one of the best strikers in the USL for the better part of the last decade. As a presser, a back-to-goal hold-up target, and a scorer, he’s as good at it gets at the No. 9 spot. Huge move.
Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 2d ago🇺🇸 Sources: Hearts closing in on deal to sign American forward JJ Williams from Rhode Island FC. Williams, 28, has been excellent for Rhode Island the last few years. He has 8g/4a in 1,526 mins this season. Hearts made a shock push for the title last season, finishing second.
Love the flow here from Omaha’s attacking mids. Allen Gavilanes starts to dribble inside from the left, so Marlon Vargas (the No. 10) cuts wide to replace him. Because the defense is sucked in by those runs, Sergio Ors Navarro can slide through the right channel to find a shot.
Great soccer from Madison. The counterpress lets them win possession back, the switch to Kanyane is pinpoint, and Bolma does the rest with an inch-perfect serve to Karamoko.
Wonky Target Man@dancreel.com · 2d ago21' Forward Madison scores! Josh Bolma on the left wing loops a cross into the danger area. He places it perfectly for an onrusing Bibi Karamoko who attacks the ball and scores off a textbook header. Really top-notch play there for the Mingos. Portland 0-1 Madison
USL POWER RANK We had 12 matches last night, and the only team that didn’t play – Phoenix Rising – potentially made the biggest signing of the 2026 season. What should we take away from all that action? I dig in.
Backheeled@backheeled.com · 3d agoAfter another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 Sacramento Republic, Las Vegas Lights & more 📉 Rhode Island FC, San Antonio FC & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️
After another weekend of USL Championship action, @usltactics.com ranks all 25 teams in the league 👀 📈 Sacramento Republic, Las Vegas Lights & more 📉 Rhode Island FC, San Antonio FC & more Read up on the latest for your club ⤵️
USL Championship Power Rankings: Superstar signings, Sacramento Republic climb & more
After 24 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.
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What happened in the Gainbridge Super League on Saturday? Defending champions Lexington SC took a 3-0 victory against Brooklyn FC as Addie McCain became the first player to record 20 regular season goals in #GSL history. Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=W78M...
Can't understate how good Hugo Bacharach is in moments like this: he picks up the loose ball against the press, drives forward, and picks *just* the right moment to release Yutaro Tsukada in space when the defense is frozen.
There's also a wonderful array of independent coverage of the new Gainbridge Super League season. Start off with @usltactics.com bumper preview, including tactical insights on every club, key arrivals and departures, current depth charts, and more. www.usltactics.com/usl-super-le...
USL Super League Preview, 2026
Everything you need to know about the new Super League season
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1) Love a midseason L1-to-USLC transfer 2) Great example of Fort Wayne’s squad-building bearing fruit 3) Ricol is a super complete No. 9 whose movement should be a perfect complement to Hernandez and Parano across the front three
Nicholas Murray@njemurray.bsky.social · 4d agoSan Antonio FC has acquired forward Lilian Ricol via transfer from @fortwaynefc.bsky.social for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old has recorded nine goals and two assists across all competitions for FWFC in his first professional campaign. #USL-C #USL-1 www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Need to get ready for the new USL Super League season? I’ve got you covered with: 🔁 Key additions and losses 👤 Predicted depth charts ⚽️ Tactical expectations 🎥 A key clip www.usltactics.com/usl-super-le...
USL Super League Preview, 2026
Everything you need to know about the new Super League season
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According to sources, New York City FC II is moving to Edison, New Jersey. A deal to sell off the business side of #NYCFC II through Hometown Soccer Holdings would mean a new identity for the MLS NEXT Pro side. Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/nycfc-ii-mls...
What decided each of last night’s USL Cup quarterfinal matches? I’m digging in.
Backheeled@backheeled.com · 6d agoOnly four teams remain in the USL Cup. But how did the quarterfinal round play out? @usltactics.com examines all four matches, from a coach's challenge to the defeat of the final League One clubs. Read ⤵️
Only four teams remain in the USL Cup. But how did the quarterfinal round play out? @usltactics.com examines all four matches, from a coach's challenge to the defeat of the final League One clubs. Read ⤵️
USL Cup: A coach's challenge & only Championship clubs remain after the quarterfinals
Now with only four teams remaining in this year's USL Cup, what did we learn from the quarterfinals?
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F/T: Spokane Velocity FC 1, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1 We're going to a penalty shootout for the second time tonight in the #USLCup. Spokane won two shootouts on home turf last year in the postseason, Switchbacks won from the spot when they met in the Open Cup. www.espn.com/watch/player...
Spokane Velocity FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (Quarterfinal) 8/12/26 - Stream the Match Live - Watch ESPN
Stream the USL Cup Match Spokane Velocity FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (Quarterfinal) live from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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1-0 lead for San Antonio despite being down a man, absolutely splendid counter to make it happen. Yet another link-up between Jorge Hernandez and Cristian Parano, echoing Saturday's equalizer away to Louisville.