John Morrissey
@USLTactics
Contributor to @Backheeled, @theUSLshow. Ex-scouting/data for Sacramento and Tampa Bay.
JAGERMEISTER CUP RECAP! Come catch up on all the big stories, from a Kentucky rivalry to immaculate Portland vibes to Greenville carrying the League One banner and everything in-between. backheeled.com/usl-jagermeist…
INTERVIEW: We sat down with @hearts_sc President and CBO @schohl LIVE from Fitzpatrick Stadium. Phil goes one-on-one with Kevin and asks the questions you want to know about The Hearts of Pine. LINK DOWN BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
EVERYBODY COME IN youtube.com/embed/YQ620TX-…
WE. ARE. LIVE in Portland, Maine as the Hearts of Pine take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Not only will we be discussing our favorite parts of Portland, but we will also be discussing the major transfer news that sees Valentin Noël move to New Mexico United. LINK BELOW⬇️⬇️
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Join us LIVE tonight from Fitzpatrick Stadium at 5:30pm ET as we prepare you for @hearts_sc vs @RiverhoundsSC! We’re on location and we hope to see you in-person or chopping it up in our live chat on YouTube!
Tune in! We'll be live on the pitch with all the analysis you need and some catch-up on a wild day of transfer moves.
Join us LIVE tonight from Fitzpatrick Stadium at 5:30pm ET as we prepare you for @hearts_sc vs @RiverhoundsSC! We’re on location and we hope to see you in-person or chopping it up in our live chat on YouTube!
Elmasnaouy is so good about (1) scanning space, (2) using it to create a passing lane, (3) looking upfield as progressively as possible. There's still a raw streak, but a first-team deal is more than deserved for a player as mature as the Project 51O grad.
Ali Elmasnaouy signed his first professional contract with Oakland Roots on Thursday, accomplishing his journey from Project 51O to the first-team. Here's more on Elmasnaouy's rise from local prospect to full-time starter oaklandrootsblog.com/2025/07/24/ali…
Howell is the exact sort of center back that Birmingham needs – good about breaking lines, understands when to intervene to stop opposing counters, and decent in the air. He's got all the tools, and I love the fit under Mark Briggs.
We have acquired defender Maliek Howell via transfer from Las Vegas Lights FC. In a separate transaction, we have transferred midfielder Kobe Hernandez-Foster for an undisclosed fee. MORE INFO📰: tinyurl.com/Maliek726
Ollie Wright interview ASAP, come join in! youtube.com/live/9MO6plpeR…
WE’RE GOING LIVE IN 15 MINUTES. 9PM ET/6PM PT. JOIN US LIVE FOR LIVE INTERVIEWS WITH PLAYERS AS WE BREAK DOWN ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING MATCHES WE HAVE SEEN IN THE JÄGERMEISTER CUP.
Tide yourself over with a halftime breakdown!
Oh, we're not done. Come back at post match as we have CONFIRMED players joining us in the press box for some interviews.
Oh, we're not done. Come back at post match as we have CONFIRMED players joining us in the press box for some interviews.
ICYMI: I dig into the data on substitutions in the Championship, plus I highlights a few standout super subs from 2025.
How important are substitutes in the USL, and which teams have carved out the clearest strategies to maximize their bench? I dig in for Backheeled. backheeled.com/how-every-usl-…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. @USLTactics experienced every form of transportation to get to Portland, Maine.👀👀
How important are substitutes in the USL, and which teams have carved out the clearest strategies to maximize their bench? I dig in for Backheeled. backheeled.com/how-every-usl-…
Shoutout to the guy at LaGuardia with an Atletico Dallas hat on
The Red-and-White had three players crack John Morrissey's 'USL Top 50 list for 2025' ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🔴⚪️ Abdellatif Aboukoura - #3 Hugo Fauroux - #17 Tommy McCabe - #32 Read more here: backheeled.com/usl-championsh…
Truly my favorite piece of the year – it's the USL's Top 50 Players, 2025 edition. Find out who made the cut, how your team slots in, and who from across the Championship you need to be watching! backheeled.com/usl-championsh…