Kickin The Real

It's the "summer of soccer" once again, so had a few topics to discuss as so much seems to be happening.

DJ and former longtime radio host Mike DaSilva joins the show for the local legends edition to discuss all things Rhode Island FC and a special inaugural home opener at Centreville Stadium in our city Pawtucket, Rhode Island!

It's a busy time in the sports world so stick with me as I bounce around from 3 different sports and get some thoughts out there. ... Steve Cherundolo leaving LAFC: 2:55 — 18:45 ... NBA playoff talk: 18:50 — 42:15 ... Shedeur's draft situation: 42:16 — 51:45

My cousin Tiff joins the podcast to discuss her love for cooking, journey creating Tiff Eatz, favorite dishes and much more! Make sure to support and vote for Tiff in the Favorite Chef competition.

It was another eventful week in Major League Soccer with the standings starting to take a little shape, albeit it very early in the season ... Winners: Inter Miami, Austin FC, San Diego ... Losers: LAFC, Montreal, Sporting Kansas City

The 2025 Major League Soccer season just started but there are no shortage of storylines. Winners: Union, Quakes, Whitecaps .... Losers: Galaxy, Revs, Dynamo .... Bonus: there was an actual live EARTHQUAKE in Los Angeles while I was recording this episode

Andscape senior writer Martenzie Johnson pulls up on the pod to talk about Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, Mahomes legacy, Kendrick bullying Drake, Luka to Lakers and much more!

The founder of Sunday Runday LA pulled up on the pod to discuss how a brunch idea blossomed into starting his own run club, the LA run community, his favorite marathons and much more!

Starting 2025 off with some random thoughts because why not? Happy New Year! 7:20 - NFL playoffs 17:40 - James Rodriguez to Liga MX 27:18 - Juan Fernando Quintero back to Colombia

Soccer broadcaster and host David Gass joins the pod to recap 2024 MLS Cup and more highlights from throughout the season. Plus, the motive on starting his own show Soccerwise and much more!

Soccer writer and TV analyst Joe Lowery joins the pod to preview the MLS Cup playoffs and all the fun storylines surrounding the bracket. Plus, insight on starting his own platform Backheeled and navigating the sports media landscape.

Scarf and Filly from the Defenders of the Banc podcast join the show to discuss all things LAFC: winning U.S. Open Cup, Carlos Vela, Denis Bouanga a potential Western Conference final version of El Trafico and much more!

Journalist Alex Ruiz of The Galactic Tribune joins the podcast to discuss the LA Galaxy's chaotic 4-2 comeback win over LAFC, motivating Riqui Puig, a change in mentality/culture for the club, and much more!

Football season is here! It was an eventful opening week in the NFL so why not talk about it? Mahomes gets the best of Lamar, vintage Saquon, Jerod Mayo's debut win, Tyreek Hill's situation with the cops and much more.

Soccer writer Justin Ruderman joins the show to discuss the Columbus Crew beating LAFC (again

The Parceros United join the podcast to discuss uniting Colombian culture in the U.S., the 2024 Copa America experience and what the future has in store for them. se vienen cositas!

The homie LaJethro Jenkins joins the pod to discuss watching Jayson Tatum in high school, St. Louis pride, LeBron James' greatness, being the founder and creative director of new gold brand 12 on Mondays and much more.

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Diego joins the podcast to preview Copa America: whether or not Argentina can repeat, Brazil's current form, Uruguay and Colombia being contenders and much more.

ESPN Radio's Freddie Coleman joins the podcast to talk all things NBA Playoffs: Mavs-Wolves, a serious Celtics conversation and the outlook for certain teams. Plus, the growth of women's basketball and more.

Real Salt Lake star Chicho Arango (one of the top scorers in MLS) joins the podcast to discuss the great start to the season, his RSL teammates, competing with Messi, his personal goals for this year and much more.

The Soccer OG Max Bretos joins the podcast to discuss some surprises in MLS so far this season, the growth of the game in the U.S., the upcoming Copa America and much more.

Fred pulls up on the podcast to talk about running, being a DJ and bringing it all together for the community in LA. Plus, top 3 taco spots in the city!

Inter Miami Day 1 Franco Panizo joins the podcast to talk all things Lionel Messi and friends in South Florida. Stay until the end for a little NFL free agency talk.

MLS and USMNT insider for The Athletic Tom Bogert joins the podcast to chop it up on Episode 1. We preview the upcoming MLS season, talk Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, pizza, beer, Knicks and much more. Stay until the end for some Super Bowl/Usher takes.

Welcome to Kickin The Real Podcast with Andy Deossa. This introduction episode is an explanation of how I ended up here and also offers some insight on what to expect down the road. This isn't just a soccer podcast!