All episodes of MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Episodes

Analyzing MLS’s newest offseason signings: what to expect from Brenner in Cincinnati, Pochettino in Austin, Sosa in Atlanta, Martinez in Dallas, and Gregore in Miami

On this episode, Joe and Jordan fill you in on what to expect from some of MLS's newest offseason additions. 1) What is Brenner going to do in Cincinnati? 2) What kind of player is Austin FC's new DP Tomás Pochettino? 3) How is Santiago Sosa going to fit in Gabriel Heinze's midfield in Atlanta? 4) How much is Joe in love with new FC Dallas center back Jose Antonio Martinez? 5) Is Gregore the perfect signing for Inter Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 03/15/21

Should Vlatko use Crystal Dunn like Bob Bradley uses Latif Blessing, who's in our "press-resistant" back three, is Carles Gil an MVP candidate, and more listener questions

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer your lovely questions! What is the next tactical evolution coming to MLS? How does Aidan Morris change Caleb Porter's double pivot? Is Carles Gil a believable MVP candidate? Joe and Jordan answer all of those questions - and more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 03/08/21

MLS's up-and-coming talent: Caden Clark, Efra Álvarez, George Bello, and more Americans youngsters that we're watching in 2021

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about young American players that they're particularly looking forward to seeing on the field in MLS this season. Could 2021 be Efra Álvarez's breakout season? How is new D.C. United head coach Hernán Losada going to use Kevin Paredes? Is Caden Clark the Red Bulls starting #10? Joe and Jordan take a stab at answering all of those questions - and many more - on this episode of MLS Assist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 02/22/21

A guide to soccer’s version of WAR, plus how MLS teams should be trading their assets w/Sam Goldberg

On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by data scientist (and former professional baseball player) Sam Goldberg to talk about the current state of analytics in MLS, soccer's version of WAR, and how MLS teams should be thinking about trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 02/08/21

What are Pomykal and Busio’s best positions, how do the Sounders adapt without Jordan Morris, do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have tactical styles, and more listener questions

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer some top-notch listener questions. 1) Did Atlanta United’s Miles Robinson regress last year? 2) What is the Portland Timbers tactical style under Gio Saverese? 3) Do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have defined styles of play? 4) How will the Seattle Sounders adapt to playing without Jordan Morris? 5) What are Paxton Pomykal and Gianluca Busio’s best positions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Published 02/01/21

Analyzing MLS's newest coaches! What to expect from Heinze in Atlanta, Losada in D.C., Wolff in Austin, and Neville in Miami

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli combed through film on MLS's newest head coaches - and now they're here to give you the low-down on them. What should fans expect to see from Gabriel Heinze in Atlanta, from Hernán Losada in D.C., from Josh Wolff in Austin, and from Phil Neville in Miami? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 01/25/21

MLS Offseason Roundup: Jordan Morris to Swansea? New coaches! Austin FC's roster, Molino and BWP to the Crew, and more

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk through some of the most notable moves from the MLS offseason so far. From Jordan Morris' reported move to Swansea to coaching hires in Los Angeles, Toronto, D.C., and Miami to some big player trades and signings, there's plenty to get to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 01/18/21

Lucas Zelarayan and Aidan Morris shine, Caleb Porter's smart gameplan, Seattle's late push, and more from MLS Cup

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze MLS Cup! What did Columbus do well? What didn't Seattle do so well? And just how good was Lucas Zelarayan? Listen in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 12/14/20

Lodeiro vs. Reynoso in Seattle, a set piece seminar, the Crew's complete performance, and so much more from the Conference Finals

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze the two Conference Finals from the MLS Cup Playoffs: the Columbus Crew vs. the New England Revolution in the East and the Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United out West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 12/08/20

Reynoso and Molino steal the show in Kansas City, the Seattle Sounders stay strong, and so much more from the Western Conference semifinals

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive deep into the on-field action from the latest MLS Cup Playoff games! They start with the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas and then bring things home with Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 12/04/20

Carles Gil is a wizard, Caleb Porter and Gary Smith battle it out, and so much more from the Eastern Conference semis

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli are back with more MLS Cup Playoff analysis! On this episode, they dig into two Eastern Conference Semifinals: Orlando City vs. the New England Revolution and the Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/30/20

Smart gameplans from Gary Smith and Bruce Arena, Seattle's Big 3 shine bright, and plenty more from the latest MLS playoff action

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk goals, matchups, and tactics from the last three games of the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs: Toronto FC vs. Nashville SC Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/25/20

Playoff analysis! Bruce Arena vs. Thierry Henry, SKC's bonkers win over SJ, Reynoso and Molino dominating, and so much more from the MLS playoffs

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli catch you up on all of the MLS playoff action that's happened so far! They break down all seven games from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact Nashville vs. Inter Miami Orlando City vs. NYCFC Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes Minnesota United vs. Colorado Rapids Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/23/20

MLS Playoff Preview! Does Michael Bradley fit in TFC’s midfield? Lodeiro vs. Atuesta, playmakers galore, and much more

The playoffs are less than a week away! Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli preview every single MLS team in the postseason field, giving listeners one thing to watch for from each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/16/20

Decision Day analysis! Columbus’ crazy passing, Vela’s return, and much more from the final regular season weekend

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli are in your ears with a smattering of tactical analysis from Decision Day. From goals on goals and passes on passes in the East to attacking transition moments and the return of a juggernaut in the West, there are tactics galore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/09/20

Gary Smith’s effective route one soccer, Columbus breaking Philly’s press, the Rapids’ statement win, and much more from the latest MLS action

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk tactics from the penultimate weekend of Major League Soccer’s regular season. From Nashville’s effective roster build and tactical approach, to a potential playoff matchup between the Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union, to the Rapids’ impressive performance (and lovely first goal), to Tactical Tidbits, Joe and Jordan are here to satisfy your tactical hankering for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 11/02/20

The No. 10’s success in MLS, Philadelphia’s dominant win, LAFC’s test, and tons more from the latest MLS action

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dish out tactical insight from the most recent weekend in Major League Soccer. From the number 10 position's major role in MLS, to the Union’s incredible performance against Toronto FC, to El Tráfico, to Tactical Tidbits, this week’s episode of MLS Assist covers a ton of ground, unlike the amount of ground that Michael Bradley, Laurent Ciman, and Omar Gonzalez cover for Toronto FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 10/26/20

Daryl Grove is the man. Also, analysis of USMNT prospect Caden Clark, Thierry Henry’s smart gameplan, tactical triangles, and more

This week’s show begins with an ode to Daryl Grove, who is currently battling cancer. Daryl is a producer of MLS Assist, helped create and brand the show, and, above all, is an amazing man. We are immeasurably thankful for him and for the impact that he has on our lives and the lives of so many others. Daryl, you are in our prayers. During the much less important Major League Soccer part of the show, Joe and Jordan analyze New York Red Bulls/USMNT youngster Caden Clark and chat about a couple...

Published 10/19/20

MLS analysis with Stu Holden: Aaronson’s best position, what to expect from Gerhard Struber, Ben Olsen out of D.C., and tons more!

Joe Lowery is joined by FOX Sports’ very own Stu Holden for a wide-ranging MLS conversation. Topics covered include (but aren’t limited to): How do D.C. United move forward without Ben Olsen? General confusion about Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact A dissection of Brenden Aaronson’s game How Stu would stop the Seattle Sounders Also, make sure to check out 361, a video project created to reimagine storytelling in the American soccer space. You can find 361’s first-ever video, on former...

Published 10/12/20

Galaxy-sized problems in LA, a tactical battle between Luchi Gonzalez vs. Caleb Porter, throw-in woes, and more from the weekend’s MLS action

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli put their collective finger on why the Galaxy are sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference. Then, they take a look at Saturday’s entertaining 2-2 draw between FC Dallas and Columbus Crew, rant (constructively, of course) about throw-ins, and run through some tactical tidbits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published 10/05/20

Raphaël Wicky turning Chicago into Spain, Gonzalo Higuain’s debut, transfer talk, and much more w/Tom Bogert!

Tom Bogert of MLSsoccer.com joins Joe Lowery to analyze this weekend’s slate of games and to shine a well-informed light on plenty of transfers from around the league. 1:25 - How did Gonzalo Higuain’s do in his debut? 10:35 - Mark McKenzie’s skillset and future (plus some discussion about other Union youngsters) 19:58 - Greg Vanney game planning for a right back? Greg Vanney game planning for a right back. 24:46 - Seattle keep doing exactly what they want to do 32:17 - Are the Chicago Fire...

Published 09/28/20

Who are the best subs in MLS? What does Cole Bassett do? Should Ben Olsen still be coaching D.C. United? And many more listener questions

Joe and Jordan answer your excellent listener questions!

Published 09/21/20

Nani’s nutmeg, Miami’s smart structural switch, beautiful team goals, and so much more from this week’s MLS action

Joe and Jordan talk tactics from around Major League Soccer.

Published 09/14/20

Armas out, Pity (reportedly) out, Reynoso in, and loads more from a busy week in MLS

Joe and Jordan dive headfirst into a busy week of MLS action.

Published 09/07/20

Daryl Dike's dominance, Philly's press resistance, "FC Cincinnati-ing it" and more from the latest week of MLS

Joe and Jordan run through a chunk of the latest action from across MLS.

Published 08/31/20