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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John Morrissey
@usltactics.com
· Nov 25
Why yes, I do…
(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
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(Free agent list coming later when more teams have announced)
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Mangione is a legit pick-up for Brooklyn in the midfield, with the ability to run the gamut from the No. 6 to No. 10 spots. He put up 0.16 xG+xA per 90 in Next Pro last year, and he's got the forethought and skill to be a good one- and two-touch passer in a Championship lineup.
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Mangione is a legit pick-up for Brooklyn in the midfield, with the ability to run the gamut from the No. 6 to No. 10 spots. He put up 0.16 xG+xA per 90 in Next Pro last year, and he's got the forethought and skill to be a good one- and two-touch passer in a Championship lineup.
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"We all know that the players have immense creativity within their game, so we don’t want to stifle that, but just give them a little bit more structure."
Junior Gonzalez laid out his plan to take El Paso Locomotive to the next level on Tuesday. #USL-C
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Junior Gonzalez laid out his plan to take El Paso Locomotive to the next level on Tuesday. #USL-C
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El Paso Locomotive’s Junior Gonzalez preaches stability, structure for 2026 campaign
New Locomotive Head Coach aims for defensive improvement while maintaining attacking flair to take club to next level
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January 14, 2026 at 4:37 PM
"We all know that the players have immense creativity within their game, so we don’t want to stifle that, but just give them a little bit more structure."
Junior Gonzalez laid out his plan to take El Paso Locomotive to the next level on Tuesday. #USL-C
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Junior Gonzalez laid out his plan to take El Paso Locomotive to the next level on Tuesday. #USL-C
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I like all three of these, but I’m especially chuffed as a long-term stockholder in Gabriel Alves. If you want a left back that can do anything you ask of him in possession, Alves is that guy. Deserved jump back up to the Championship.
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I like all three of these, but I’m especially chuffed as a long-term stockholder in Gabriel Alves. If you want a left back that can do anything you ask of him in possession, Alves is that guy. Deserved jump back up to the Championship.
Great as always from Nicholas, and I love the Zubak shout. He was very good last year and feels like he’s got even more goals in his back pocket in a healthier, more coherent OCSC team.
January 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Great as always from Nicholas, and I love the Zubak shout. He was very good last year and feels like he’s got even more goals in his back pocket in a healthier, more coherent OCSC team.
As first broken on the stream, sources confirm that All-USL First Team center back Sean Suber will be joining the Charleston Battery in 2026.
Suber spent two years with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, making 55 appearances and leading the club to a title in 2025.
Suber spent two years with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, making 55 appearances and leading the club to a title in 2025.
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
As first broken on the stream, sources confirm that All-USL First Team center back Sean Suber will be joining the Charleston Battery in 2026.
Suber spent two years with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, making 55 appearances and leading the club to a title in 2025.
Suber spent two years with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, making 55 appearances and leading the club to a title in 2025.
For the first time, This League! is streaming live. Come check in for all things USL offseason! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_llX...
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 📽️📺 | USL CHAMPIONSHIP: THE definitive USL Silly Season Show
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January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
For the first time, This League! is streaming live. Come check in for all things USL offseason! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_llX...
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NEWSLETTER: We’ve got a first batch of signings out of Boise and a big vibe change in Monterey, so how are those clubs going to look in 2026?
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Boise, Monterey, and more
On Boise's expansion roster, promising Monterey, and more
www.usltactics.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
NEWSLETTER: We’ve got a first batch of signings out of Boise and a big vibe change in Monterey, so how are those clubs going to look in 2026?
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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MLS Next Pro Star Midfielder Facundo Canete Joins Monterey Bay FC on Transfer: and why he may be the club's best acquisition so far this offseason.
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #usl #uslchampionship #futbol
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #usl #uslchampionship #futbol
MLS Next Pro Star Midfielder Facundo Canete Joins Monterey Bay FC on Transfer
MBFC fans should enjoy the recent addition of a player expected to provide a two-way impact on the pitch
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January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
MLS Next Pro Star Midfielder Facundo Canete Joins Monterey Bay FC on Transfer: and why he may be the club's best acquisition so far this offseason.
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #usl #uslchampionship #futbol
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#soccer #sports #mbfc #usl #uslchampionship #futbol
As I wrote about in the newsletter today, Nate Miller likes his center backs - particularly his left-siders - to be able to push upfield and initiate on the ball. Nobody in League One does that as well as Jake Crull. Boise continues to be ridiculous.
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
As I wrote about in the newsletter today, Nate Miller likes his center backs - particularly his left-siders - to be able to push upfield and initiate on the ball. Nobody in League One does that as well as Jake Crull. Boise continues to be ridiculous.
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Really big move for #LouCity to get one of the breakout players in the #USL-C in 2025 under a new three-year contract.
Jones was voted to the All-League First Team as he came on in leaps and bounds after breaking into the starting lineup. Certainly should have big things ahead.
Jones was voted to the All-League First Team as he came on in leaps and bounds after breaking into the starting lineup. Certainly should have big things ahead.
BIG man is here for 3️⃣ more years 🤩
#LouCity has signed defender Josh Jones to a new contract through the 2028 season!
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#LouCity has signed defender Josh Jones to a new contract through the 2028 season!
➡️ tinyurl.com/pctpb2hd
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
NEWSLETTER: We’ve got a first batch of signings out of Boise and a big vibe change in Monterey, so how are those clubs going to look in 2026?
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Boise, Monterey, and more
On Boise's expansion roster, promising Monterey, and more
www.usltactics.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
NEWSLETTER: We’ve got a first batch of signings out of Boise and a big vibe change in Monterey, so how are those clubs going to look in 2026?
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus more transfer breakdowns and inanity.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
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Mark Briggs is out at Birmingham to take an MLS Assistant job. Unfortunately for Birmingham fans, this is the normal progression for rising coaches in this country.
What is the path forward? New episode of Hammering Down explains it all…
open.spotify.com/episode/5FKK...
What is the path forward? New episode of Hammering Down explains it all…
open.spotify.com/episode/5FKK...
January 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Mark Briggs is out at Birmingham to take an MLS Assistant job. Unfortunately for Birmingham fans, this is the normal progression for rising coaches in this country.
What is the path forward? New episode of Hammering Down explains it all…
open.spotify.com/episode/5FKK...
What is the path forward? New episode of Hammering Down explains it all…
open.spotify.com/episode/5FKK...
Hernandez had one of my favorite stat lines of 2025, which was basically just "oops all goals"
January 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Hernandez had one of my favorite stat lines of 2025, which was basically just "oops all goals"
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BREAKING: Birmingham Legion head coach Mark Briggs is leaving the USL Championship club, sources tell me and @usltactics.com.
He’s expected to become an assistant coach at FC Dallas.
Briggs, formerly of Sac Republic and Real Monarchs, spent less than a season in Birmingham.
He’s expected to become an assistant coach at FC Dallas.
Briggs, formerly of Sac Republic and Real Monarchs, spent less than a season in Birmingham.
January 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: Birmingham Legion head coach Mark Briggs is leaving the USL Championship club, sources tell me and @usltactics.com.
He’s expected to become an assistant coach at FC Dallas.
Briggs, formerly of Sac Republic and Real Monarchs, spent less than a season in Birmingham.
He’s expected to become an assistant coach at FC Dallas.
Briggs, formerly of Sac Republic and Real Monarchs, spent less than a season in Birmingham.
BREAKING: Mark Briggs, head coach of the Birmingham Legion, is departing the club, sources tell me and @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
BREAKING: Mark Briggs, head coach of the Birmingham Legion, is departing the club, sources tell me and @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
I’m still buying the potential on Gnaulati even if he failed to make the offensive leap last year. In the right system, he’s got the potential to really be a player.
January 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I’m still buying the potential on Gnaulati even if he failed to make the offensive leap last year. In the right system, he’s got the potential to really be a player.
Berry put up “Kim Jong Un election” numbers during his runs with San Diego Loyal, major get to replace Jennings and Myers in the Lowcountry.
Sources: Charleston Battery finalizing a deal to sign forward Miguel Berry.
Berry, 28, scored 13 MLS goals between stints for Columbus, D.C., Atlanta and LA Galaxy.
Berry, 28, scored 13 MLS goals between stints for Columbus, D.C., Atlanta and LA Galaxy.
January 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Berry put up “Kim Jong Un election” numbers during his runs with San Diego Loyal, major get to replace Jennings and Myers in the Lowcountry.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Kinda awesome that Boise decided to build a legitimate Championship roster.
January 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Kinda awesome that Boise decided to build a legitimate Championship roster.
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has acquired forward Albert Dikwa via transfer from Rhode Island FC, returning the 2023 #USL-C Player of the Year to the Hounds for a second stint.
Dikwa recorded 19 goals and 10 assists for RIFC across all comps over two seasons.
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Dikwa recorded 19 goals and 10 assists for RIFC across all comps over two seasons.
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC acquires Albert Dikwa via transfer from Rhode Island FC
2023 USL Championship Player of the Year returns for second stint with Hounds as club’s second-leading scorer all-time
www.uslchampionship.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has acquired forward Albert Dikwa via transfer from Rhode Island FC, returning the 2023 #USL-C Player of the Year to the Hounds for a second stint.
Dikwa recorded 19 goals and 10 assists for RIFC across all comps over two seasons.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Dikwa recorded 19 goals and 10 assists for RIFC across all comps over two seasons.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
ICYMI: I’m kicking off the new year with 10 predictions for 2026. Which League One team is gonna win it all? Which Championship star is bound for a transfer?
All that and more here. ⬇️
www.backheeled.com/10-usl-predi...
All that and more here. ⬇️
www.backheeled.com/10-usl-predi...
10 USL predictions for 2026: Pro-rel delays, MVP favorite & more
Here’s what you should expect from the USL in 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
ICYMI: I’m kicking off the new year with 10 predictions for 2026. Which League One team is gonna win it all? Which Championship star is bound for a transfer?
All that and more here. ⬇️
www.backheeled.com/10-usl-predi...
All that and more here. ⬇️
www.backheeled.com/10-usl-predi...
The Kyle Scott move to Las Vegas is now official, and they’re getting one of the premier deep-lying creators in the USL. This Lights team has improved at every position group this winter, but Scott is the caliber of initiator that can bring it all together.
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The Kyle Scott move to Las Vegas is now official, and they’re getting one of the premier deep-lying creators in the USL. This Lights team has improved at every position group this winter, but Scott is the caliber of initiator that can bring it all together.
Come find out how 2026 is going to go down with my annual USL predictions!
A new year means the 2026 USL season is just around the corner 👀
@usltactics.com examines what's to come for the USL with 10 predictions, ranging from off-field trends to tactical shifts to players due for a breakout.
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@usltactics.com examines what's to come for the USL with 10 predictions, ranging from off-field trends to tactical shifts to players due for a breakout.
Read ⤵️
10 USL predictions for 2026: Pro-rel delays, MVP favorite & more
Here’s what you should expect from the USL in 2026.
www.backheeled.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Come find out how 2026 is going to go down with my annual USL predictions!
Getting Ostrem and Nigro is the kind of greed they talked about in the bible
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Getting Ostrem and Nigro is the kind of greed they talked about in the bible
Great as always from Jeff Carlisle, and the image rights stuff is fascinating. I reported earlier this week that the USL's Konami deal alone generates a huge profit, and that's before you consider any other sponsorships or licenses on the table.
January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Great as always from Jeff Carlisle, and the image rights stuff is fascinating. I reported earlier this week that the USL's Konami deal alone generates a huge profit, and that's before you consider any other sponsorships or licenses on the table.