John Morrissey
@usltactics.com
Co-host of @theuslshow.bsky.social, contributor at @Backheeled.com. Did oppo scouting and data for the Sacramento Republic and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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USL Power Rankings: Which Championship team can win it all?
Who has the best shot to take home a trophy? Plus, we're eulogizing the latest teams to fall.
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ICYMI: The USL Championship conference semis are in the books, so what am I taking away?
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
4️⃣ How the four remaining teams got the job done
⭐️ Who's best positioned to make a run at a trophy
💀 Eulogizing the clubs we lost www.backheeled.com/usl-power-ra...
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John and Kaylor went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and were treated to some of the most magical moments the Magic City could muster.
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
We Went to the USL Final and...
YouTube video by The USL Show
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
John and Kaylor went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and were treated to some of the most magical moments the Magic City could muster.
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
The USL Final was a battleground on and off the pitch, and the match was a perfect encapsulation of it all.
youtu.be/LV2yCrKu6pc?...
this but unironically
I’ve always said there aren’t enough Deloitte alums in this sport
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
this but unironically
It’s officially offseason time in the USL, so what topics should you be eyeing as we head into the winter? I preview six key themes to track as we barrel toward 2026.
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The six biggest questions of the USL offseason: Expansion success, strike & more
The USL Championship final? That’s old news. With the offseason now fully underway, here are the storylines worth monitoring.
www.backheeled.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It’s officially offseason time in the USL, so what topics should you be eyeing as we head into the winter? I preview six key themes to track as we barrel toward 2026.
www.backheeled.com/biggest-ques...
www.backheeled.com/biggest-ques...
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Every USL offseason features big news — but with an ongoing CBA negotiation, this winter is uniquely important to the league.
From pro-rel details to expansion prospects to labor fights, @usltactics.com examines the six biggest questions that will define the offseason.
Read ⤵️
From pro-rel details to expansion prospects to labor fights, @usltactics.com examines the six biggest questions that will define the offseason.
Read ⤵️
The six biggest questions of the USL offseason: Expansion success, strike & more
The USL Championship final? That’s old news. With the offseason now fully underway, here are the storylines worth monitoring.
www.backheeled.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Every USL offseason features big news — but with an ongoing CBA negotiation, this winter is uniquely important to the league.
From pro-rel details to expansion prospects to labor fights, @usltactics.com examines the six biggest questions that will define the offseason.
Read ⤵️
From pro-rel details to expansion prospects to labor fights, @usltactics.com examines the six biggest questions that will define the offseason.
Read ⤵️
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NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Post-title takeaways
On Perrin Barnes, Stefan Lukic, and two Super League standouts
www.usltactics.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
Why yes, I do…
(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Why yes, I do…
(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
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Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
USL League One Off Season Notebook: Early Transaction News
Several teams have announced roster moves so far, and two expansions have announced signings
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November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Post-title takeaways
On Perrin Barnes, Stefan Lukic, and two Super League standouts
www.usltactics.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
NEWSLETTER: After a punchy final, Pittsburgh are your 2025 USL Championship winners. I break down how Perrin Barnes was so key to the effort, plus...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
⚽ Stefan Lukic, super sub extraordinaire
💙 Sporting Jax's terrific expansion start
🔒 Dallas, locking it down
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
Need to keep up with today's barrage of roster news? I've got you covered with the 2025-2026 version of the USL roster tracker.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
USL Transfer Tracker
Birmingham
Pos
Signed
Pos
Lost
Pos
Birmingham Legion BHM
Matt Van Oekel
GK
Fernando Delgado
GK
Santiago Suarez (L)
CB
Birmingham Legion BHM
Enzo Martinez (26)
AM
Stephen Turnbull
CB
Roman Torres (...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Need to keep up with today's barrage of roster news? I've got you covered with the 2025-2026 version of the USL roster tracker.
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
Check in. ⬇️
www.usltactics.com/usl-transfer...
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Between his final appearance for SKC II in 2019 and his debut for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in 2024, Eric Dick made nine league appearances in the #USL-C & #MLSNP.
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given His Opportunity, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC’s Eric Dick Delivered
A career back-up before his arrival in the Steel City, 31-year-old produced historic postseason to lead club to title
www.uslchampionship.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Between his final appearance for SKC II in 2019 and his debut for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in 2024, Eric Dick made nine league appearances in the #USL-C & #MLSNP.
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Given his chance to be a full-time starter, he helped lead the Hounds to their first title.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
ICYMI: How’d Pittsburgh win it all on Saturday, and why am I so bullish on the club’s future? I dig in.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds set themselves up for long-term success — then that success came early
Even with questions swirling around the club’s coaching situation, the Riverhounds claimed the USL Championship trophy on Saturday.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
ICYMI: How’d Pittsburgh win it all on Saturday, and why am I so bullish on the club’s future? I dig in.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
Second time this year I’ve run into the Riverhounds at the airport at an ungodly AM hour
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Second time this year I’ve run into the Riverhounds at the airport at an ungodly AM hour
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The USL season is over, but a labor fight rages on off the field.
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
“We've been adamant from our position: tell us what the plan is.”
From @usltactics.com ⤵️
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
“We've been adamant from our position: tell us what the plan is.”
From @usltactics.com ⤵️
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The USL season is over, but a labor fight rages on off the field.
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
“We've been adamant from our position: tell us what the plan is.”
From @usltactics.com ⤵️
With the current CBA set to expire at the end of the year, questions abound about the future of the league and its players.
“We've been adamant from our position: tell us what the plan is.”
From @usltactics.com ⤵️
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THE MOMENT THE RIVERHOUNDS WON THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
THE MOMENT THE RIVERHOUNDS WON THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP
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With a major stadium expansion on the way, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have taken care to set themselves up for future success.
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds set themselves up for long-term success — then that success came early
Even with questions swirling around the club’s coaching situation, the Riverhounds claimed the USL Championship trophy on Saturday.
www.backheeled.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With a major stadium expansion on the way, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have taken care to set themselves up for future success.
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
In Saturday’s USL Championship final, that success came early — and with a trophy 🏆
@usltactics.com breaks down Pittsburgh’s victory over FC Tulsa ⤵️
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are your 2025 USL Championship winners, but how’d they do it?
I dig into today’s title game – and how this club’s trajectory is pointed sharply upward even after winning a title.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
I dig into today’s title game – and how this club’s trajectory is pointed sharply upward even after winning a title.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds set themselves up for long-term success — then that success came early
Even with questions swirling around the club’s coaching situation, the Riverhounds claimed the USL Championship trophy on Saturday.
www.backheeled.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are your 2025 USL Championship winners, but how’d they do it?
I dig into today’s title game – and how this club’s trajectory is pointed sharply upward even after winning a title.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
I dig into today’s title game – and how this club’s trajectory is pointed sharply upward even after winning a title.
www.backheeled.com/pittsburgh-r...
Come check in as we talk all about the final!
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Come check in as we talk all about the final!
If Pittsburgh can keeping using Augi Williams as the anchor to set up winger-wingback interplay in the channels before Tulsa can set, they're in *very* good shape.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If Pittsburgh can keeping using Augi Williams as the anchor to set up winger-wingback interplay in the channels before Tulsa can set, they're in *very* good shape.
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#USL nerd squad, assemble!
Great to have @theuslshow.bsky.social's @kaylorhodges.bsky.social and @usltactics.com here for the Final.
Great to have @theuslshow.bsky.social's @kaylorhodges.bsky.social and @usltactics.com here for the Final.
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#USL nerd squad, assemble!
Great to have @theuslshow.bsky.social's @kaylorhodges.bsky.social and @usltactics.com here for the Final.
Great to have @theuslshow.bsky.social's @kaylorhodges.bsky.social and @usltactics.com here for the Final.
many people are saying it
Finals Day
November 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
many people are saying it
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New Monterey Bay FC Chairman Oliver Wyss talks about joining the club, what he brings to his role, what fans should expect moving forward and how he plans to build a juggernaut.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
Oliver Wyss – Monterey Bay FC Podcast Ep 11
YouTube video by Monterey Bay FC
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November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
New Monterey Bay FC Chairman Oliver Wyss talks about joining the club, what he brings to his role, what fans should expect moving forward and how he plans to build a juggernaut.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMm...
#Soccer #Sports #MBFC #Footy #futbol #football #USL #uslchampionship
Highly recommended!
Spent a fascinating afternoon at the Greenwood Rising / Black Wall St. History Center with @usltactics.com.
Absolutely worth your time when you're in Tulsa, tremendous work and exhibits.
Absolutely worth your time when you're in Tulsa, tremendous work and exhibits.
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Highly recommended!
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USL Odds, November 21 @theuslshow.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/statrobo...
USL Odds, November 21
Knoxville lifted the USL1 title last week, will it be Tulsa or Pittsburgh this week for the USLC?
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
USL Odds, November 21 @theuslshow.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/statrobo...