MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer

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MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer episodes

October 26, 2020 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.
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49 min
October 19, 2020 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 of other promising young American talents. Then there’s triangle talk (and Alvaro Medran appreciation) from Saturday’s matchup between Chicago and SKC and analysis of Thierry Henry’s smart gameplan that led the Montreal Impact to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami. Finally, as always, we get to Tactical Tidbits. This week's tidbits feature Toronto FC, the Portland Timbers, the Seattle Sounders, and Matías Almeyda's hair.
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55 min
October 12, 2020MLS 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 New York Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch, right here.
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36 min
October 05, 2020 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.
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55 min
September 28, 2020 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 good?
39:05 - A scouting report on young D.C. United central midfielder Moses Nyeman
41:35 - Tom’s thoughts on FC Dallas’ playmaker Andrés Ricaurte
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45 min
September 21, 2020 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
2:41 - Should DC fire Ben Olsen?
10:46 - Who are the best subs in MLS?
19:04 - How do the Timbers adjust without Sebastian Blanco?
25:50 - Who is going to replace Reggie Cannon in Dallas and Alberth Elis in Houston?
33:56 - What is Cole Bassett doing well for the Colorado Rapids?
40:51 - What does the term “pocket winger” mean?
44:17 - What’s the status of FC Cincinnati’s struggling attack?
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52 min
September 14, 2020 Nani’s nutmeg, Miami’s smart structural switch, beautiful team goals, and so much more from this week’s MLS action
2:11 - We want your questions!
3:23 - What will Jhonder Cádiz bring to Nashville?
8:11 - Orlando City vs. Inter Miami analysis
22:36 - Thierry Henry and the Great Puzzle of Montreal
29:41 - NYCFC’s attacking issues
32:56 - LAFC vs. Portland Timbers analysis
45:22 - Promising signs in Dallas
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51 min
September 07, 2020 Armas out, Pity (reportedly) out, Reynoso in, and loads more from a busy week in MLS
1:30 - Chris Armas out in New York
8:30 - Pity Martinez almost out in Atlanta
16:18 - Emanuel Reynoso is here!
27:53 - Houston's dangerous attacking play + SKC's beautiful goal
34:50 - Busio film review
40:51 - San Jose v Colorado
49:46 - Tactical Tidbits
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56 min
August 31, 2020 Daryl Dike's dominance, Philly's press resistance, "FC Cincinnati-ing it" and more from the latest week of MLS
1:01 - Highlighting MLS players' midweek protest against racial injustice
2:30 - Daryl Dike is balling
11:33 - Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United
29:54 - FC Cincinatti vs. Columbus Crew
39:21 - Tactical Tidbits
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52 min
August 24, 2020 Nagbe's stunner, the Galaxy's game plan, Atlanta's setup under Glass, and tons more from MLS's resumed regular season
4:25 - Dallas' chance creation struggles
11:34 - How does Nashville play?
18:57 - Darlington Nagbe, take a bow
24:16 - El Tráfico
35:17 - Who are Atlanta United?
43:05 - Tactical Tidbits
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52 min

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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…