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MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

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.

Episodes

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 20229 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202130 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202126 min

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202126 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202133 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202137 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202127 min

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 question...

Jul 12, 202142 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Jun 21, 202128 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202133 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202131 min

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 wr...

May 10, 202135 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202130 min

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202131 min

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

Mar 15, 202132 min

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

Mar 08, 202139 min

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

Feb 22, 202137 min

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 megaphone.fm/adcho...

Feb 01, 202137 min

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

Jan 25, 202138 min