# This League! The Annual USLC 20-Questions Preview (Part Two - w/Joe Malfa)

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Published: 2026-03-03T04:20:22+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to  This League! , our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled  crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher plays 20 questions with the crew. Everything ranging from the best kit this upcoming season to what the most popular tactical idea will be as Peyton, Ryan Sykora and John Morrissey preview the upcoming 2026 USL-Championship season. USL Championship broadcaster Joe Malfa joins. Want to watch this episode instead? Click here . You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. To read John's team-by-team previews click here . 30,000 words on all 25 teams. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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