MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

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MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

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84 episodes

2 months ago

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli serve up analysis of the players, teams, tactics, and trends in Major League Soccer. With match reviews and other insights, Joe and Jordan are here to help make sense of MLS's on-field action.

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Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli serve up analysis of the players, teams, tactics, and trends in Major League Soccer. With match reviews and other insights, Joe and Jordan are here to help make sense of MLS's on-field action.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/84)

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Thank you from Joe and Jordan! And goodbye for now -

It's goodbye for now from Joe and Jordan, at least on MLS Assist. Thank you, sincerely, for listening and making this show possible! We're super, super thankful to all of you!

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3 years ago

8 minutes 35 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

What could cause each playoff team's downfall? Plus, digging into MLS Decision Day!

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive into the action from MLS Decision Day before answering a fun listener question about what could cause each playoff team's downfall.

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3 years ago

37 minutes 2 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

The Revs clinch the Supporters' Shield! Plus, analysis of the 2-2 draw between Pareja's Orlando City and Arena's New England Revolution

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze the 2-2 draw between the New England Revolution and Orlando City! What stood out to us? And who stood out to us? We chat about those things - and dish out some credit to the Revs for clinching the Supporters' Shield this weekend - on the show.

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4 years ago

30 minutes 11 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

The East stays crazy, Wilfried Nancy continues to work wonders in Montreal, the Philadelphia Union claw back, and much more

On this week’s episode of MLS Assist, Joe and Jordan analyze Saturday’s game between CF Montreal and the Philadelphia Union. What stood out to us? Who played well? Who coached well? We chat about all that - and more - on the show.

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4 years ago

28 minutes 21 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

El Tráfico analysis! Open space galore, lovely possession sequences from the LA Galaxy, LAFC getting out on the break, and much more

On this episode, Jordan and Joe dive into the latest edition of El Tráfico, a 1-1 draw between the LA Galaxy and LAFC. How did both teams approach this game? What did we like? What didn't we like? All that - and much more - on the show.

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4 years ago

31 minutes 25 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Analyzing Atlanta United's wild 3-2 win over D.C. United: Atlanta get out and run, Luiz Araújo shines, Hernán Losada's D.C. transformation, and more

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze Atlanta United's 3-2 over D.C. United. What went right for Atlanta? How did they break through D.C.'s defensive setup? And, despite the loss, just how much good has Losada done for this D.C. team? We discuss those things - and much more - on the show.

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4 years ago

26 minutes 27 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Vancouver make their playoff push, Jesús Ferreira scores a wondergoal, RSL take full advantage of FC Dallas' defensive struggles, and more

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli dive into the tactics from a pair of recent MLS games: RSL vs. FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Austin FC. What did we see? What did we like? What didn't we like? And who stood out? All that - and more - on the show!

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4 years ago

26 minutes 3 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

What makes NYCFC so filthy good, the Revs miss some of their stars, how to topple the Eastern Conference’s giants, and more

On this week's episode of MLS Assist, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli analyze NYCFC's 2-0 win over the New England Revolution. What makes Ronny Deila's New York City team so good? What went wrong for the Revs? And, come playoff time, how can opponents beat both of these Eastern Conference giants? We talk about all that - and much more.

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4 years ago

33 minutes 29 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Analyzing big moves from the MLS transfer window! The Whitecaps get their #10, Colorado elevate their midfield with Mark-Anthony Kaye, Austin and Atlanta make DP signings, and more

On this episode of MLS Assist, Joe and Jordan analyze some of the biggest moves from MLS's latest transfer window.

1) Jeremy Ebobisse to San Jose

2) Ryan Gauld to Vancouver

3) Luiz Araújo to Atlanta

4) Sebastian Diussi to Austin

5) Mark-Anthony Kaye to Colorado

6) Federico Navarro to Chicago

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4 years ago

37 minutes 5 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Ricardo Pepi, Carles Gil, Boris Sekulić, the Nashville Contingent, and more players we’re loving in MLS

On this episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about a handful of MLSers that have impressed them this season. From young Americans to Spanish playmakers to the next entrant into the "Julian Gressel Crossing Hall of Fame", there were plenty of players to get to!

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4 years ago

28 minutes 14 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Analyzing Minnesota United’s new signings Fragapane and Hunou, what led to the end of Seattle's undefeated streak, and much more

Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery discuss Minnesota United's 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. How did Minnesota snap Seattle's undefeated streak? What went wrong for the Sounders (besides missing a bunch of top players)? And what do we make of Minnesota United's new attacking weapons? All that - and more - on the show.

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4 years ago

26 minutes 56 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Is Venezia a good spot for Tanner Tessmann, what's up with D.C.'s Andy Najar experiment, how do the Sounders keep Soundering, and more listener questions

On this episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli answer your questions!

1) Which players could benefit from a teammate's absence at the Gold Cup?

2) How good has Andy Najar been as a center back for D.C. United under Hernan Losada?

3) Does FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo have the skillset to be an elite central midfielder?

4) How are the Seattle Sounders playing so well without many of their star players?

5) Is Venezia in Serie A a good destination for FC Dallas' Tanner Tessmann?

We answer those questions on the show - and chat about a few other things too!

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4 years ago

41 minutes 40 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

SKC strut their stuff, Bob Bradley goes back to the 3-5-2 for LAFC, 3-at-the-back shapes are taking over MLS, and more

On this episode, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery analyze Sporting Kansas City's 2-1 win over LAFC. What went right for SKC? And is the 3-5-2 a good fit for LAFC? Plus, we chat about players that impressed us, center backs taking over MLS, and much more.

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4 years ago

32 minutes 31 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Columbus look like themselves as they close out Historic Crew Stadium in style, Brian Gutiérrez may be a star in the making, and more

On this week’s episode, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down the Columbus Crew’s 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire. How did Columbus look in their last-ever game at Historic Crew Stadium? What’s wrong with the Fire? And just how much does Joe love Brian Gutiérrez? All that - and more - on the show.

And as mentioned, here is the story that Josh Williams wrote for The Columbus Dispatch reflecting on the importance of Historic Crew Stadium.

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4 years ago

28 minutes 12 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Fullbacks ready to go full Nouhou and play center back, RBNY's progression under Struber, MLS players to watch at this summer's international tournaments, and much more

On this episode of MLS Assist, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery answer some of your listener questions! Which fullbacks could make a Nouhou-ish transition to center back? How are the New York Red Bulls progressing under Gerhard Struber? Which MLS players are we keeping our eyes on during this summer's slew of international tournaments? We answer those questions - and more - on the show.

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4 years ago

33 minutes 17 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Fixing MLS's bottom-dwellers, USMNT vs. Mexico talk, how to increase your team's speed of play in possession, and much more

On this week's show, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli chat about the USMNT's crazy 3-2 win over Mexico from Sunday night. They also talk about how to fix FC Dallas and FC Cincinnati, the two teams at the bottom of their respective conferences, before answering a wonderful listener question!

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4 years ago

31 minutes 13 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Nouhou’s center back transformation, Rubio Rubin answering RSL’s questions at the nine, Leon Flach running all day, and more standout players from the start of the MLS season

After watching film and digging into the numbers, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli talk about a handful of MLS players who have impressed them so far this season. From Nouhou to Rubio Rubin to Žan Kolmanič, there's a little something for everyone.

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4 years ago

31 minutes 19 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

What does Cade Cowell bring to the Quakes, what's going on with Toronto FC's attack, how is Moses Nyeman doing for D.C., and more listener questions

After a month of MLS action, Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery are here to answer your listener questions! From tactics, to scouting reports, to the importance of on-field chemistry, there's plenty to get to. You can find the full list of questions down below.

1) What does Moses Nyeman do well for D.C. United? And how can he improve?

2) How important is familiarity between center backs?

3) Is the number 9 Cade Cowell's best position? And what does he bring to that spot that others don't?

4) What's wrong with Toronto's attack right now?

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4 years ago

34 minutes 39 seconds

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Inter Miami’s balance under Phil Neville, Higuain’s Rooney role, Hernán Losada’s fitness demands and aggressive style with D.C., and much more

Jordan Angeli and Joe Lowery break down two more MLS teams with new coaches: Phil Neville's Inter Miami and Hernán Losada's D.C. United. How is Neville setting up his Miami team? And how is he using Gonzalo Higuain? What's up with D.C.'s injury problems? And how is Losada structuring his new squad? We talk about all that and much more.

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4 years ago

30 minutes

MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

Galaxy vs. RBNY analysis: Chicharito does his thing, Víctor Vázquez pulls the strings, Red Bull gives you wings, and much more

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down one of the best games of this young 2021 MLS season: the Los Angeles Galaxy vs. the New York Red Bulls. What do the Galaxy look like under their new coach, Greg Vanney? And what do the Red Bulls look like under their new man, Gerhard Struber? We talk about those two things, chat about Chicharito, narrow midfields, meat grinders, and much more before the return of Tactical Tidbits!

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4 years ago

30 minutes 37 seconds