A pundit driven deep dive into the domestic & national team soccer culture in the United States.
In what can only be described as barrage of information, Alex & Jordan review Gregg Berhalter's hiring process, his first January camp, the March international window call-ups, USL's new year, & a lot more randomness in the US Soccer world!
In the ASB Season 2 Premier, Alex & Jordan welcomed S.F.O.P., Sounders supporter, & Minnesota United season ticket holder Peter Granlund on the show to share his musings about the forthcoming 2019 MLS season. The trio discussed the changing league dynamic, high profile player signings & departures, new comers FC Cincinnati, and the new stadium in Minnesota. All three lads also gave their overall 2019 season predictions and even ranked their top 3 favorite kits from the 2019 collection.
0 - pre-show5:30 - September Friendlies12:15 - USMNT Coach Update16:55 - WCQ22:55 - USL League One Expansion33:00 - Lansing United47:15 - One USL1:03:10 - post-show
In their return trip from Ann Arbor, ASB hosts Jordan & Alex are again joined by SFOP Mike Wheeler in their discussion regarding the future of US Soccer youth development, supporter culture, & club pyramid.
After a summer hiatus, ASB returns with a two part special! ASB On Tour 2018, is the first time Jordan & Alex have ever been able to podcast in the same room (even though it was a car), along with SFOP Mike Wheeler. In Part I, Alex, Jordan and Mike reflect on a World Cup without the USMNT, and how US Soccer will look going forward in this new cycle.
As World Cup 2018 kicks off in Russia today, Alex and Jordan mourn US Soccer's absence. Yet, they also were able to look on the bright side thanks to Dave Sarachan recent success with younger players during the pre-World Cup matches. The boys gave their predicts of who will win it all in Russia, while also highlighting FC Cincinatti's exciting introduction to MLS for 2019, and even USL's latest expansion side in New Mexico.
0:00 - Pre-show11:00 - Banc of California Stadium Opens in LA14:50 - Fulham/Jaguars Owner Offers To Buy Wembley Stadium23:31 - CONCACAF Champions League Final32:41 - LAFC Chant Controversy37:21 - Zion Bank Stadium Opens for Real Monarchs43:34 - Pulisic Returning to USMNT in Philly47:32 - Trump Tweets About 2026 World Cup50:46 - $500 Million NASL Investment from NY Cosmos’ Owner?1:29:20 - Post-show
There is a lot to talk about in the US Soccer landscape this week! USMNT's win verses Paraguay, USWNT domination of Mexico, USL D3 visiting the midwest, FC Cincinnati's MLS dream, MLS & USL on ESPN+, and even Zlatan Fever.
0:00 - Pre-show2:12 - Zlatan To Galaxy4:50 - Nashville Attendance5:35 - USMNT Lineup12:15 - USMNT in Copa America 2019?18:45 - USMNT vs Paraguay in North Carolina21:00 - USWNT vs Mexico23:10 - USL D3 to Greenville27:12 - US Open Cup 201832:35 - Sister Jean34:10 - Post-show
00:00 - Pre-show07:53 – Condolences for family & fans of Davide Astori09:36 – NASL 2018 Season Canceled18:49 – VAR in 2018 World Cup20:26 – Drugs Allowed at 2018 World Cup?22:44 – Sunil Gulati Not Leading 2026 World Cup bid27:52 - CONCACAF Nations Leagues Announcement35:45 - CONCACAF Champions League Updates49:33 - Timothy Weah Debuts For PSG52:52 - MLS Is BACK01:02:12 - USL To Ft. Myers01:05:06 - USL D3 Interview of Alex01:10:30 - She Believes Cup Victory!01:14:47 - Post-show
0:00 - Pre-show7:45 - USSF Election15:00 – US Soccer Match Dates Added33:15 - Start of Domestic Soccer38:20 - Indy 11 Stadium Change43:20 - MLS Expansion47:56 - USL D3 Expansion54:35 - MLS is BACK01:06:50 - Post-show
0 - Pre-show4:02 - USA vs B&H31:45 - MLS Returns To Miami43:13 - Tormenta FC Joining USL D3 in 2019 48:42 - USL Promotion & Relegation54:18 - Boston Breakers Fold in NWSL01:01:25 - NASL Not Sanctioned For 20181:03:44 - Post show
00:00:00 - Pre-show00:07:41 - Christian Pulisic's Doggie Reunion00:10:06 - The Legend of Gunner Lichaj 00:13:15 - Saudi Women Allowed to Attend Soccer Matches00:15:57 - January Camp Call Ups00:26:31 - ASB Predictions for Starting XI00:38:59 - Indy Eleven Join USL00:41:31 - Memphis USL Expansion for 201900:44:51 - ATL UTD 2 In, Orlando City B Out00:58:26 - NASL To Use International Calendar01:06:01 - Role of USL D3, PDL, & NPSL01:11:31 - Post-show
Alex & Jordan spend the final episode of 2017 reviewing the final list of eligible US Soccer presidential candidates, highlighting the new MLS franchise in Nashville, putting forth January Camp 2018 roster suggestions, summarizing their fond memories of 2017, and boldly predicting news for US Soccer in 2018.
0:00 - Pre-show9:03 - Harrisburg Islanders are now Penn FC12:00 - San Francisco Deltas Fold14:35 - Edmonton FC on hiatus15:50 - North Carolina FC leaves NASL for USL20:35 - Development vs Competition for USL24:20 - Las Vegas Lights 28:15 - Rochester Rhinos on hiatus31:00 - FC Kansas City moved to Salt Lake City37:25 - MLS Expansion Update57:15 - MLS Cup Final Preview1:10:15 - CONCACAF Nations Leagues 1:19:15 - Galati not seeking reelection (New Candidates)1:28:45 - Post-show
00:0:00 - Pre-show00:5:10 - Reactions to Portugal vs USA00:20:20 - January Camp Cupcake vs Bosnia & Herzegovina00:25:30 - 2017 USL Cup Final 00:36:10 - FC Cincinnati MLS Stadium Update00:40:00 - Atlanta United 200:45:00 - NASL vs USSF01:01 - The He Believes NIT Tournament-Christian Pulisic’s response to missing the World Cup01:09:43 - Post-show
Alex & Jordan discuss the US Soccer shortcomings which lead to the USMNT's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.