
Zach Lowy
After getting his big breakthrough as the co-founder of the football analytics website Breaking The Lines, Zachary Lowy has been able to tap into his footballing expertise for a number of esteemed outlets like ESPN, FotMob, The Times, The Independent and Urban Pitch. Since joining FourFourTwo as a freelancer in 2025, Lowy has been able to cover a wide range of topics from analyzing the sweeping changes to the MLS season to interviewing key figures like Asamoah Gyan and Rob Holding. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, Lowy’s versatile skillset has allowed him to traverse a number of different fields when covering major competitions like the FIFA Club World Cup. In addition to football, he is also a seasoned participant of other sports like pickleball, tennis, and volleyball.
Latest articles by Zach Lowy

How the 1994 FIFA World Cup put the United States on track to host all over again in 2026
By Zach Lowy last updated
The 1994 FIFA World Cup changed American soccer forever

Are USMNT doomed for failure at home World Cup with Mauricio Pochettino's squad selection?
By Zach Lowy published
USMNT fans should be worried about Mauricio Pochettino's squad

USMNT star Christian Pulisic tasked with sink-or-swim 2026 World Cup after disparate domestic campaign
By Zach Lowy published
Christian Pulisic is struggling for form as he enters the 2026 World Cup with USMNT

USA squad World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino's names his final squad for home tournament
By Zach Lowy, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Jakob Barnes last updated
The United States World Cup 2026 squad has been finalised as the co-hosts step up preparations

'People have judged me my whole career, now it's time for me to judge them' Fox Sports reveal star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup punditry panel featuring big name ex-players
By Zach Lowy published
Fox Sports are making moves ahead of a transformational 2026 FIFA World Cup

Asamoah Gyan exclusive: 'I don’t hate Luis Suarez for his handball. I’d have done the same thing'
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Black Stars were knocked out on penalties in an explosive 2010 quarter-final clash

USMNT teenager Zavier Gozo on cusp of home World Cup call-up after standout MLS campaign 'The Boy's A Bit Special'
By Zach Lowy published
Zavier Gozo is banging on the USMNT door ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

What has happened to Wilfried Zaha in MLS? Ex-Crystal Palace star set to become free agent
By Zach Lowy published
Wilfried Zaha's time at Charlotte FC could be drawing to a close

‘The players never paid attention to the pressure at Arsenal, it was just outside noise. But Wenger had been dealing with it for years’ Rob Holding on how Arsene Wenger prepared his players
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Gunners defender was signed by Wenger in 2016

Why Matt Crocker's abrupt US Soccer exit is significant for World Cup and beyond
By Zach Lowy published
Matt Crocker's unexpected exit sent shockwaves through the US Soccer scene

Bundesliga teen will choose between USMNT and Germany ahead of 2026 World Cup selection 'The Boy's A Bit Special'
By Zach Lowy published
Noahkai Banks could be the USMNT's best defensive prospect in a number of years

Rob Holding gives insider account of Diego Costa scrap during Arsenal and Chelsea's FA Cup final
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal pipped their London rivals in the 2017 Wembley final

Former Arsenal man Rob Holding on his tough time at Crystal Palace and why he’s in no rush to come back to England
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
Rob Holding spent two years at Crystal Palace but played just one game for the senior side

Mexico and MLS star facing self-inflicted seven-month lay-off ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Zach Lowy last updated
Hirving Lozano finds himself in an untenable situation at MLS outfit San Diego FC ahead of the 2026 World Cup

On the ground with three World Cup legends for Puma's kit block party in New York City
By Zach Lowy published
ON THE GROUND FourFourTwo met up with Asamoah Gyan, El Hadji Diouf and Ricardo Quaresma in Brooklyn and checked out the 11 nations who will be decked out in Puma this summer

What is the MLS 'Sprint Season' and why is it happening?
By Zach Lowy published
Major League Soccer is headed for an unprecedented 'Sprint Season'

'The Boy's A Bit Special' Dual-national Obed Vargas sets sights on world stage after remote upbringing
By Zach Lowy last updated
Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas is one of the rising stars of MLS and features in this month's edition of 'The Boy's A Bit Special'

MLS teen takes league by storm as New York Red Bulls tease next major European sale: 'The Boy's A Bit Special'
By Zach Lowy last updated
Julian Hall is primed for a breakout campaign with the New York Red Bulls

Who exactly is Ricardo Pepi? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
By Zach Lowy published
SCOUT REPORT He's already been linked with a number of Premier League sides, but just how good is Ricardo Pepi?

I watched dramatic Morocco vs Senegal AFCON Final with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
By Zach Lowy published
Zohran Mamdani's AFCON watch party lived up to the hype

How MLS' big-name stars fared in the 2025 season
By Zach Lowy published
2025 has been a mixed bag for MLS' big-name superstars

'I would get picked up right after school and drive to Pittsburgh on Mondays and Wednesdays then to Cleveland on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday' Next MLS star Jason Shokalook on golden boot journey
By Zach Lowy published
Jason Shokalook sat down with FourFourTwo to discuss his rise with Chicago Fire in MLS Next Pro and what's on the horizon in 2026

Why Vancouver Whitecaps may RELOCATE to another major North American city despite best-ever season
By Zach Lowy published
Vancouver Whitecaps are approaching a do-or-die situation with their fight to secure a new stadium
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