Keeping It Simple

We talk about the possibility of a move to Europe, Orange County SC, US youth and senior national teams, and the potential of a USMNT Shaq and Kobi backline dynamic duo.

Today we have on recurring guest, Jonathan Gomez to talk his move from Louisville to Real Sociedad, playing for Xabi Alonso, and where he stands between Mexico and USA.

Today we have on our good friend Pierre Reedy who is currently playing for the Real Monarchs. Curtis Brewer also rejoins the show in his first interview back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Obed Vargas joins Keeping It Simple to talk being the 3rd youngest player to debut in MLS behind Freddy Adu and Alphonso Davies, growing up in Alaska, and his journey to the Seattle Sounders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

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This week we are joined by comedian and professional soccer player Jared Wisdom. We discuss how much Jared would have been making in college as a student athlete, his award winning podcast Group Therapy, and other topics that you'll have to listen to find out. Jared's Instagram Group Therapy Podcast GO SHOW SOME LOVE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week we have on former professional comedian, author of "Live Yes, And", and USMNT Leadership and Team Dynamics coach, Travis Thomas. Hope you enjoy the episode. Follow our Instagram and Twitter #TeamFollowBack. Here's a link to buy Live Yes, And. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week we have on Julian Araujo to talk about the LA Galaxy's season thus far, the US National Team, Olympic Qualifying, and living life in Los Angeles with his 2 dogs Benzo and Bentley. He also answers some of your questions from reddit and facebook at the end. Make sure to follow us on all social media @kitspod, we have some exciting stuff coming next week that you do not want to miss, especially you Galaxy fans!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Paul Arriola joins the show this week to talk everything from Swansea to DC United to USMNT. Outside of that, we talk about some things off the field such as how Wayne Rooney attempted to recruitment Paul to Derby County, his relationship with some of the younger players on DC, and some of the things he likes to do in the DMV area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week have on Jen Munoz who is currently playing for Club America. We talked about how she ended up in Mexico, her college career, her life outside of soccer, and dogs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On today's show we have Adrian Colon who is behind YouTube's fastest growing channel, BB Kickers.  Adrian is playing over in Germany with Kaiserslautern's academy and also makes training videos and day in the life videos.  We talked to him about his channel, playing soccer in Germany, and balancing the two.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Marcelo Palomino who is a Houston Dynamo homegrown currently on loan at the Charlotte Independence joins Chuck and Will today. They talk USYNT, residency camp, tik tok, fifa, and the upcoming Independence season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week we have on Heath Pearce who is a former USMNT player and had a long career playing in the Bundesliga, MLS, and the Danish Superliga. He currently is the host of a podcast with Mark McKenzie called Orange Slices and is also the Chief Creative Officer of For Soccer Ventures. We had a great time chatting about his career, the growth that soccer has seen in the US, and the growth that will continue to happen. One of our best episodes, enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this week's episode we have on former UNC and current Racing Louisville City FC player, Taylor Otto. We talk about what it was like playing for one of the most successful programs in all of sports in UNC, and talk what it was like playing for Anson Dorrance who has been the coach there since the inception of the program in 1979. We also talk the upcoming NWSL season which kicks off April 10th for Louisville against Orlando and Taylor's expectations for the upcoming season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Today we have on 17 year old Danny Leyva of the Seattle Sounders who is from Las Vegas and not Chicago (Wikipedia is not always a reliable source). We discuss how he moved from Las Vegas to Seattle, his previous two season with the Sounders, and his outlook and goals for the 2021 season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

We talk Florida, Union Academy, and 2021 MLS season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week we have on Rachael Rapinoe who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mendi, which is an all natural CBD recovery cannabis brand based in Portland that has some high profile endorsers like Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe (who is Rachael's twin sister). We talked Rachael's playing career, what Mendi is and learned more about Mendi's products and how they help with recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Bonus Thursday release! We have on Sam's Army who is a podcaster and blogger for Barstool Sports that has been doing it since 2014 so he's a veteran of the podcast game. We talk a lot of various topics relating to the USMNT. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week we feature Minnesota United's newest homegrown, Patrick Weah. We talk Patrick's expectations for the 2021 MLS season, the Weah name, and the mental preparation he does before every game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

2 for 1 special, this week's episode features Kaleem Shabout who recently just signed with CD Leganes who are 4th in the Spanish 2 division and who is also eligible for the US, Canadian, and Iraqi national teams. We also talk to Bleacher Report Football creator Elischa Edouard who also has his own hilarious Tik Tik and YouTube channel, Gol. Check our Instagram (@kitspod) for Kaleem's and Elischa's socials! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Christina Burkenroad (@cburkyy2), our first guest to have scored in the Champions League, joins the show to talk about her soccer career thus far. She has played in the US, Norway, Czech Republic, and currently plays in Mexico. She also talks about her Youtube channel and her brand/mentality Better Every Day (www.wearebettereveryday.com). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Da Boy! Sebastian Lletget joins the show this week in arguably the most entertaining episode of KIS to date. Sebastian talks about being the only USMNT player to get called up for all 3 camps over the past 4 months and his role with the USMNT, the upcoming season with the LA Galaxy and his expectations, and more about his life off the field like his love for mate and his relationship with Becky G. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this week's show we have on Chituru Odunze of the USMNT and Leicester City.  In our conversation with Chituru we learn that he has been training with the Leicester first team and he details what that experience has been like.  We also discuss his path from Vancouver to Leicester, his early life in England and Canada, and the November USMNT camp.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week our guest is Paxton Pomykal of FC Dallas.  In our conversation with Paxton, we talk about his recovery from his recent injury, the upcoming MLS season, and his time playing with the US u20 team at the world cup.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On today's episode of Keeping It Simple, Tanner Tessmann of FC Dallas and the USMNT joins the show down from the USMNT January camp. Tanner talks us through his experience of turning down the opportunity to play football and soccer for Clemson and instead sign his contract with FC Dallas. We also talk through Tanner's season at FC Dallas, the upcoming USMNT game vs Trinidad and Tobago, and his podcast Chum Chat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On our show today, we have on Emmanuel Sabbi. We talk USMNT/USYNT, the Danish Superliga, and Emmanuel's goals for the upcoming year. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this weeks episode, we have on Matteo Ritaccio of Liverpool FC. We talk about his move to Liverpool and what it's like seeing a lot of his teammates from the u23s getting first team minutes. We also talk growing up in New York and playing soccer, the US national team, and being signed by Jay-Z's sports agency Roc Nation. Make sure to shoot us a follow @kitspod across all socials. Hope you enjoy the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

This week's guest is SJ Earthquake's and USMNT goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski.  We talk the most recent USMNT camp, his time in the MLS, and just being a goalkeeper in general.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On our show this week, we have on long awaited guest, Chris Gloster of PSV Eindhoven and the USYNT. He discusses his path to Europe, life presently at PSV, playing in the U20 World Cup, and answers some of your questions from Instagram. If you would like to watch the video version of this episode, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Our guest of the week is 17 year old Medford, New Jersey native and Philadelphia Union homegrown, Paxten Aaronson (@paxten_aaronson8).  In our conversation, we discuss how his trainings have been going during COVID with his brother Brenden, his experience with the Union thus far, and his involvement with the USYNT.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

In this week's episode of Keeping It Simple, we feature Nicolas Carrera (nico_carrera02).  Nico is currently playing for the u19s and u23s for 2.Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel and we talk to him about his life in Germany and how he ended up there.  At the international level, Nico has represented both US and Mexican national teams.  Most recently, he represented the US in the 2019 u17 World Cup in Brazil.  On top of all the talk about his career thus far, we also discussed his life off the field and some habits he has that also help him on the field.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Our guest this week is Andy Howe (@AndyHowe_) who is the head of Domestic First Team Player Scouting for AFC Bournemouth. We talk about his career path thus far, his life as a scout, and a lot on US Soccer and the development that it had seen in recent years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Jack Imperato of Villarreal CF joins the show this week. We discuss how he adapted to life in Spain, the differences between the developmental system in Spain and the US, his goals for the upcoming year, and his relationship with USMNT player Yunus Musah. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @keepingitsimple_pod and on Twitter @keepitsimplepod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Damian Las of Fulham FC and the USYNT joins the show this week. We discuss his life in England, his habits of success, and the extremely talented U-17 World Cup team he was a part of in 2019. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @keepingitsimple_pod to stay up to date with all we have going on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

In this episode, we chat with Celtic and US youth international, Cameron Harper. Cameron talks about how he made it to Celtic, what life is like in Scotland, and his aspirations of making the US u-20 World Cup squad! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

KIS is back! Episode 18 features Louisville City FC player Jonathan Gomez. Jonathan talks to Chuck and Curtis about what it was like growing up with his older brother Johan, his goals of playing in Europe, and gives a first hand insight into what the u18/19 US Youth National Teams have been doing to stay connected during Covid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this week's episode of KIS, we talk to USMNT Legend, Alexi Lalas. He talks to us about his opinion on the MLS overall, the young talent on the USMNT, his experience as a player playing in Italy and now a broadcaster for FOX. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this weeks episode of KIS, we talk to Manchester City and USMNT goalkeeper, Zack Steffen. He talks to us about his adjustment to being a new player at Manchester city, some goals he has for the USMNT, and lastly, his new foundation called VOYCENOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On Episode 15 of KeepingItSimple, Curtis and Chuck talk to USWNT and North Carolina Courage forward about her career, winning the 2019 World Cup, and the struggles of managing a soccer career and being a single mother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

In todays episode of Keeping it Simple, we have on Sporting KC and US Youth National Team midfielder Gianluca Busio. He talks about playing in the u17 world cup in brazil, where he stands with the US team moving forward and a potential transfer move to Italy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On todays episode we have on Johnny Nelson, where he talks about playing on the U17 Youth National team with best friend Christian Pulisic, his experience playing college soccer at UNC and now playing for FC Dallas in the MLS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On today's episode, we have on Colorado Rapids homegrown Cole Bassett. Cole talks to Curtis and Chuck about his impressive season thus far, the opportunity he had to train alongside Arsenal first team players, his aspirations of playing in Europe, and where he hopes to be next summer with the US National Team! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On this week's episode of Keeping It Simple, we have on Sporting Kansas City defender Jaylin Lindsey. He talks about potentially starting his own podcast with his teammate Gianluca Busio, his season thus far with Sporting Kansas City, and where he stands with the USMNT. Before we hop into the interview, Curtis and Chuck discuss some crazy results in the premier league and talk about all the Americans abroad balling out, especially recurring guest Chris Richards. Let's go! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Welcome to episode 10 of the Keeping It Simple Podcast. On today's episode, we have on Jonathan Lewis of the Colorado Rapids.  He talks about adjusting to life with COVID, his future goals to play in Europe, and his current standing with the USMNT.  Before we get to that, Curtis and Chuck discuss this week's major results like Bayern's loss to Hoffenheim,  Leiceister's big win over City, and big performances from some Americans abroad like Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, and Tyler Adams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Welcome to episode 9 of the Keeping it simple podcast. On this week's episode, we have on a fellow podcaster Johan Gomez. Johan talks about living in Portugal and playing for Porto, his process of how he got there, as well as where he stands with representing the US vs. Mexico at international level. Before that, Curtis and Chuck discuss the accomplishments from our previous guests in what was a very active week especially for Chris Richards, Kellyn Acosta, and Johan Gomez. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Episode 8 of Keeping It Simple is brought to you by www.soccermagicdiscounts.com ! Be sure to head to their website and use promo code SoccerMagic10 for 10% of your order. On today's episode, we have a really awesome interview with Colorado Rapids midfielder Kellyn Acosta. He talks about playing in the MLS, his ambitions to play in Europe, his experience with the USMNT, and being a part of the Black players for change. He also answers quite a few of your fan questions, so definitely stick around to hear if your question was answered. After the interview, Curtis and Chuck announce the winner of the Soccer Magic Juventus giveaway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On Episode 7 of KeepingItSimple, team USA athlete Nick Mayhugh talks about his journey to the Paralympics and preparing for the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, where he could be the first American athlete to compete in both soccer and track at the Olympics or Paralympics. Nick also discusses the transfer of his friend Weston McKennie to Juventus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On Episode 6 of KeepingItSimple, 11 year MLS veteran Quincy Amarikwa talks about his soccer career, his role as a leader on his teams as well as in the organizations he has started, and his take on important current issues concerning race in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

On Episode 5 of KeepingItSimple, 17 year old DC United player Kevin Paredes talks about making his MLS debut, signing his homegrown contract, and shares the advice that Wayne Rooney gave him in training. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Special Guest, Chris Durkin, talks about his move to Sint-Truidense V.V. from DC United, talks about training with Wayne Rooney, talks a little bit about his youth National Team Experience as well as his life in Belgium. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support

Special guest, Chris Richards, talks move to Bayern from FC Dallas, breaking into the USMNT, and what it's like living and playing with some of the best players in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingitsimple-pod/support