# USMNT close out 2025 in style! Plus, MLS playoff preview!

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Podcast: [The Backheeled Show | MLS, USMNT, USL, and more soccer coverage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backheeled-show-mls-usmnt-usl-and-more-soccer-coverage-5799130)
Published: 2025-11-20T14:52:04+00:00
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## Resource

On today's show, Joe Lowery looks back at the United States men's national team's final games of 2025 to ask: what did we learn about Mauricio Pochettino's team? Then, it's on to a preview of the MLS conference semifinal clashes coming up this weekend (and Monday). 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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