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
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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...
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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...
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
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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...
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
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
Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli break down MLS's newest team: Austin FC. How does Josh Wolff want to play? What are his tactical principles? And what did we see from Austin's first-ever game against LAFC? We talk about all that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's another Very Specific Prediction episode! Last week, Jordan and Joe tackled the Eastern Conference, so this week is all about the West! With the MLS season just days away, our hosts give you 13 VSPs on this episode, one for each team in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Very Specific Prediction time! On this episode, Jordan and Joe make VSPs for all 14 Eastern Conference teams to give you some things to watch for in the 2021 MLS season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe and Jordan analyze some of MLS’s newest players, letting you know what to expect from Cecilio Domínguez in Austin, Kim Moon-hwan with LAFC, Claudio Bravo in Portland, Déiber Caicedo up in Vancouver, and Alan Franco in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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...
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
