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Stewart Flaherty is joined by Kim Wyant and Joel Bancroft to discuss the differences and similarities when it comes to coaching different genders. Coach Wyant and Coach Bancroft have experience coaching both male and female teams from youth to adult level, with the added detail of coach Wyant being an active female coach leading a male College team.
Caleb Lamb joins the pod to discuss the USA's 1-0 defeat to Uruguay and the subsequent elimination from Copa America play. Is this the end for Gregg Berhalter?
Stewart Flaherty and Caleb Lamb discuss the USA's dramatic 2-1 loss to Panama that leaves them on the brink of Cop America elimination. The guys discuss Tim Weah's red card, how to play a man down and the impressive performances of Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie. Also, what are the greatest Cupsets of all time?
Shaun Spencer discusses England 0-0 Slovenia, working with Paul Ince and a Euro 2024 Group C best 11.
Stewart Flaherty and Caleb Lamb discuss the USA's 2-0 win over Bolivia to open Copa America play and upcoming game v Panama. Also, who makes their all-time favorite 5 USMNT players.
Former England, Newcastle United and Wimbledon player Warren Barton joins us to discuss England's 1-1 draw with Denmark, including his thoughts on the impressive performances of England's right back Kyle Walker.
Former England national team striker James Beattie discusses the win 1-0 win over Serbia and gives insight into center forward play with a detailed analysis of Harry Kane's performance.
Pro goalkeeper Jack Pondy gives tips on shot stopping, mindset and distribution. Jack also takes us inside his journey from South Carolina youth soccer to Division 1 College before eventially playing professionally for Charleston Battery and Savannah Clovers.
Iconic UNC women's head coach Anson Dorrance joins us to give first hand insight on the recruitment pathway, player development and the current state of the USWNT.
A fascinating chat with Nigeria Head Coach Randy Waldrum about Nigeria's run to the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Coach Waldrum talks to us about the altered tournament preparation, coaching an underdog and gives some fascinating tactical insights on how his team gave European champions England such difficulty. The University of Pittsburgh head coach also gives his thoughts on the state of the USA's current player pool.
Justin Hoyte talks about player development and the benefit of loans to a young player from personal experience of moving from Arsenal to Sunderland. This episode also features a game review from the archives when Justin and Stewart reviewed Cincinatti's 2-1 opening day win over Houston in MLS play. Cincinnati have panned out as expected, Houston have done better than projected from that day.
2022 NISA champion and All-NISA midfielder discusses his journey from playing NCAA D2 Soccer to winning a professional championship with the Michigan Stars. Jon had a low GPA and needed financial help, but managed to live his dream and shares lessons learned along the way.
Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer are joined by former England Men's star and FOX analyst Warren Barton to discuss England's 1-0 defeat to a quality Spain team in the 2023 Women's World Cup Final. Did England press too high? Should Lauren James have started? How can VAR improve?
Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer discuss England's 3-1 win over Australia to reach their first ever World Cup Final. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo lifted England past the Matildas, who were led by World star Sam Kerr. Was Kerr's goal a banger or a goalkeeping error? We discuss that among other topics such as should Lauren James return for the Final?
Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer discuss England's entertaining 2-1 win over rColombia in the Women's World Cup Final. Has former Preston North End manager Shaun identified an area for improvement in the game of World Goalkeeper of the Year Mary Earps?Also discussed is Real Madrid teen phenom Linda Caicedo.
Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer review England and Nigeria's battle to a shootout in the 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16. Defensive systems, women coaching men and the outstanding job done by both coaching staffs discussed.
Trinidad & Tobago and Hartford Athletic defender joins Stewart Flaherty and Justin Hoyte to discuss his recent 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup experience. Hodge's tournament included a 3-0 win over Saint Kitt's & Nevis, as well as head to head play against stars such as Leon Bailey, Michail Antonio, Demarai Gray and Jesus Ferreira.