Archive - USL Tactics

The Back Four: All-Vibes Team, April Edition

Breaking down last month’s unsung stars, plus the usual deep dives into the Championship and League One

May 6 •

April 2025

The Back Four: Cup runneth over

Breaking down the tactical trends that caught my eye in the first-ever round of intra-USL action

Apr 29 •

Player Spotlight: Darren Smith

How Detroit's new striker has hit the ground running and elevated Le Rouge to contender status

Apr 25

The Back Four: Hartford, Juan David Torres, and potpourri

Breaking down the tactical trends that caught my eye in Week 7 across the USL Championship and USL League One

Apr 22 •

USL Championship Expansion: Spring 2025 Update

Everything you need to know about the 12 cities targeted for USL Championship expansion

Apr 16 •

The Back Four: Shape-shifting Oakland, One Knox's midfield, and more

Breaking down the tactical trends that caught my eye in Week 6 across the USL Championship and USL League One

Apr 15 •

On Evan Conway's USL journey

How the forward went from a tryout to his 50th career USL goal

Apr 11 •

The Back Four: Indy, Madison, and malleable midfields

Breaking down major stories from Week 5 in USL League One and the USL Championship

Apr 8 •

Player Spotlight: Abdellatif Aboukoura

How Loudoun's 20-year-old winger has made the leap to star status in 2025

Apr 4 •

The Back Four: All-Vibes Team, March Edition

Breaking down major stories from Week 4 in USL League One and the USL Championship

Apr 1 •

March 2025

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