The SoccerWire Podcast

Rod Underwood has a storied career in soccer having been a player, coach, and scout at many different levels. Underwood joins The SoccerWire Podcast host Charles Boehm this week to discuss the many paths his career took him and his vast array of experiences. The two discuss what both player and coach development mean for clubs, the questionable move from US Soccer to dismantle the Development Academy ,and Underwood's experience as a Black youth and now adult in soccer.

Episode 30 of The SoccerWire Podcast features the University of Washington Soccer Head Coach, Jamie Clark, joining Resident Analyst and Host, Charles Boehm. The two chat how the video analysis program, InStat, has aided universities (and youth level - link to GA announcement in the article) in training, match preparation, and now recruiting. They also discuss the year-long schedule, the intriguing cases of college ‘one-and-done' players, and the impact Jamie's father, Bobby Clark, had on him as a coach.

Crossfire Premier Attorney, Lance Reich, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst & Host, Charles Boehm, for Episode 29 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Charles gives an introduction into the crazy world of FIFA training compensation and solidarity payments before chatting with Lance about how this translates into the U.S. youth soccer landscape and how Crossfire Premier has gone about getting their owed money from the DeAndre Yedlin transfer from Seattle Sounders to Tottenham Hotspurs, and how other youth clubs are working to get the money that is owed to them.

Charles Boehm is back as the SoccerWire Resident Analyst and Host for Episode 28 of The SoccerWire Podcast with special guest, Joe Cannon. The former MLS Goalkeeper and Current MVLA Executive Director joins Charles to chat about his transition into youth soccer, what his club is doing to help develop players, U.S. youth soccer development challenges and solutions, the effects of COVID on his club, and more.

SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm is back for Episode 27 of The SoccerWire Podcast with special guest, US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert. The two chat about Gilbert's career path to becoming the CEO of US Youth Soccer and how his past experiences will help take USYS to the next level. Gilbert intends to focus on building the base of US soccer and focusing on shaping the future starting with recreational players. He also shares details of how USYS was able to strike a partnership with MLS, future plans for ODP and the National League, and touches on how USYS' pay to play model.

The SoccerWire Podcast has returned after a short-hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm is back for Episode 26 with two big guests in former United States and National Women's Soccer League player and current NWSL Players Association Executive Director, Yael Averbuch, and Sky Blue FC General Manager, Alyse LaHue. Averbuch joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of the NWSL PA and how it aims to help the players in the league and after their playing career ends. Later in the episode, LaHue joins to share how Sky Blue FC has adapted and become a leader in the new digital landscape forced by stay-home measures in place for COVID-19. She also discusses the growth and success still ahead for the NWSL and Sky Blue in 2021 and beyond.

Atlanta United Academy Director Tony Annan joined SoccerWire analyst Marc Serber via Zoom for Episode 25 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Annan shares what defines success for Atlanta United's academy, the role data and analytics plays, and what the club is doing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

UCLA Law Professor, Steven Bank, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, for a heavy look into U.S. Soccer's legal battles on Episode 24 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Bank shares his thoughts on where U.S. Soccer failed with their public relations, what a USWNT equal pay lawsuit settlement really means, and why ongoing legal issues may force U.S. Soccer to restructure completely.

SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, is joined by FC Dallas Academy Director, Chris Hayden, in this pre-recorded episode of The SoccerWire Podcast. Hayden discusses how FC Dallas works with the local school district to provide education and the impact it's had, the hotbed of talent in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and details what the club looks for in its players and how they develop talent, and what the pathway to pro looks like.

Chris Kessel, President of West Side SC and Kanawha Valley Soccer League as well as West Virginia Soccer Association Board Member, joined SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm for episode 22. Charles and Chris, who is a long-time soccer player and coach, chat about how to make soccer accessible for everyone, increase the diversity in U.S. Soccer, and improve the game not just in America but globally.

Head Coach of the North Carolina Courage, Paul Riley, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, for Episode 21 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Charles and Paul discuss youth soccer player development in the United States, how his style of coaching helped create the NC Courage dynasty, the USWNT head coaching position, and Paul's future as a National Team coach.

This week's episode of The SoccerWire Podcast features a conversation between SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm and US Club Soccer CEO Kevin Payne. The two discuss a wide range of topics including how U.S. Soccer operated when he first joined in 1989 and how it has evolved since then, the state of U.S. Youth & Senior National Teams, why US Club Soccer is focusing on players and how clubs can change American soccer culture, promotion and relegation in the United States, and more.

This week's episode of The SoccerWire Podcast brings you an in-depth discussion ahead of the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting at the halfway point to president Carlos Cordeiro's first 4-year term. Joined by SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm takes the lead to explain exactly what goes down during the AGM and why every youth soccer coach and parent should pay attention. The pair touch on the U.S. Soccer Vice President Election, soccer politics, proposed lower-cost initiatives, and more.

Youth Soccer Rankings are at the heart of this week's episode of The SoccerWire Podcast. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm digs in with SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer to uncover the who, what, why, and how surrounding the recent launch of the SoccerWire Top 100 Youth Club Ranking. Spoiler alert, while the system used to come up with the club rankings uses many factors, Chris explains in detail why the ever-popular GotSoccer team rankings are not part of the formula, as well as why he feels club-wide rankings are a much better indicator of the ability of clubs to develop top players to their maximum potential.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features special guest, Georgetown Men's Soccer Coach Head Coach and 2019 NCAA Men's College Soccer Championship winner, Brian Wiese. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chats with Brian about the current college soccer landscape, the proposed NCAA season shift, what he and his staff look for in a player, the differences in recruiting as a coach and as a parent, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features special guest, former U.S. Women's National Team and NWSL/WPS/WUSA player, and current full-time soccer broadcaster, Lori Lindsey. We recorded this episode on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Producer/Editor Bridget Baker and SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Lori about the path she took to become a professional player and then broadcaster, playing on U.S. Youth and Senior National Teams, her perspective on the U.S. soccer landscape, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, former D.C. United & U.S. Men's National Team player, and Founder of Pipeline SC, Santino Quaranta. We recorded it live from the Jefferson Cup booth at the United Soccer Coaches Convention on Friday, January 17, 2020. SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, Producer/Editor Bridget Baker, and Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Santino about his experience turning pro out of high school, the pathway to college and pro for youth soccer players, his role in college recruiting for his daughter and players at Pipeline, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, Jefferson Cup Tournament Director Steve D'Adamo. We recorded it live from the Jefferson Cup booth at the United Soccer Coaches Convention on Friday, January 17, 2020. SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, Producer/Editor Bridget Baker, and Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Steve about the upcoming 2020 Jefferson Cup, the growth the tournament has seen over the past 38 years, the process for accepting or rejecting teams, and what all goes into the planning of a 4-weekend tournament.

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then Chris Hummer and Charlies Boehm chat with United Soccer Coaches Director of Operations & Events, Geoff VanDeusen, ahead of the United Soccer Coaches Convention next week. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com and news from some of our Featured Tournaments and Premier Partners. Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” to close out the show. Show Notes [1:45] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the week's biggest headlines including: USYNT U20 Coach Hirings (Laura Harvey, WNT and Anthony Hudson, MNT) USWNT U17 camp roster including Olivia Moultrie MAC Hermann Trophy winners (Catarina Macario, Robbie Robinson) [16:30] Our chat with United Soccer Coaches Director of Operations & Events, Geoff VanDeusen, ahead of the United Soccer Coaches Convention next week [41:10] Bridget rounds up the latest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com + news and info from Featured Tournaments & Premier Partners [43:45] Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” discussing MLS moving to an online draft instead of live at the USC Convention, a blockbuster trade in the NWSL sending USWNT defender Emily Sonnet, rights to AusWNT player Caitlin Foord, and picks to Orlando for the number 1 overall pick in the NWSL Collegiate Draft, rumors of Sophia Smith leaving Stanford early to turn pro, a U.S. Soccer bio-banding event and what it means for youth soccer, plus vegan diets for athletes

This bonus episode of The SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, SoccerViza Founder, Joe Funicello. Host Marc Serber, Resident Analyst Charles Boehm, SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, and Managing Editor Quinn Casteel chat with Joe about his background and how he navigated the U.S. Soccer pathway, Joe shares his thoughts on the current status of soccer in America, and offers advice for parents & players looking to take the next steps.

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then host Marc Serber, Charlies Boehm, Chris Hummer and Quinn dive into the role that U.S. Soccer has played in the professionalization of youth soccer and the advancement of the game in America. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com and rounds-up news from some of our Featured Tournaments and Premier Partners. Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” to close out the show. Show Notes [1:25] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the week's biggest headlines including: Men's NCAA College Cup Girls Development Academy Winter Cup Champions Crowned Trinity Rodman signing with Washington State [10:58] Marc, Charles, Chris and Quinn discuss the role that U.S. Soccer has played in the professionalization of youth soccer[28:52] Marc, Charles, Chris and Quinn continue the discussion and talk about what success looks like for U.S. Soccer & the Development Academy[44:35] Bridget rounds up the latest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com + news and info from Featured Tournaments & Premier Partners[46:55] Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” discussing the launch of CCL New England, referee shortages, Reign FC + NWSL, and an FC Dallas playing signing with Clemson Football

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then Chris Hummer, Charles Boehm, and Quinn dive back into the discussion of professionalization of youth soccer and "pay to play" in the United States. Show Notes [1:00] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the week's biggest headlines including: Stanford winning their 3rd NCAA Women's Soccer Championship Unique college play style NCAA Men's College Soccer Final Four Boys & Girls DA Winter Cups Nike Friendlies USWNT ID Camp [12:19] Chris, Charles, and Quinn dive in deeper on what the professionalization of youth soccer really means plus talk how pay to play impacts the landscape in the United States [28:45] Chris, Charles, and Quinn continue the discussion and offer some solutions to the current issues in youth soccer

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then host Marc Serber, Charlies Boehm, Chris Hummer and Quinn dive into the professionalization of youth soccer and how it is impacting the game in the United States. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com and Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire.” Show Notes [1:29] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the week's biggest headlines including: USWNT ID Camp NCAA Men's & Women's College Soccer Tournament ECNL Girls National Selection Game rosters [7:42] Marc, Charles, Chris and Quinn discuss when the professionalization of youth soccer began[21:00] Marc, Charles, Chris and Quinn continue the discussion and how the professionalization of youth soccer is affecting the game in the US[43:25] Bridget rounds up the latest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com[44:36] Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” discussing the rebranding of two clubs and where you can find out the financial status of your youth soccer club

This special Thanksgiving week edition of The SoccerWire Podcast features Host Marc Serber, Managing Editor Quinn Casteel and Founder/President Chris Hummer discuss the "alphabet soup" of youth soccer leagues and the impact on youth soccer in the United States.

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then host Marc Serber, Charlies Boehm, and Quinn dive deeper into college recruiting on the men's side. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com. [1:13] Quinn with the headlines[9:19] Marc, Charles, and Quinn discuss recruits leaving to go pro[19:40] Marc, Charles, and Quinn dive deeper into how players going pro earlier changes college recruiting[33:02] Bridget rounds up the latest Featured Players  

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then special guests Renee Lopez and Nate Kish join host Marc Serber, Quinn, and Founder/President Chris Hummer to talk everything college recruiting and NLI day. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players, and Marc, Quinn, and Chris breakdown the recruiting round-table. [1:10] Quinn discusses the week's biggest headlines [6:45] Renee Lopez & Nate Kish join the show to discuss college recruiting and NLI day [42:11] Bridget discusses the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire [43:19] Marc, Quinn, and Chris breakdown the recruiting round-table

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then host Marc Serber and regular SoccerWire contributor Charles Boehm discuss the upcoming MLS Cup, Founder/President Chris Hummer, Marc, and Quinn have a round-table discussion on whether State Cups have lost their luster, Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the week's latest commitments, and Chris is back with his Heard on the Wire segment [1:30] Quinn discusses the week's biggest headlines [11:23] Charles joins the show to discuss MLS Cup [24:50] Our round-table discussion on State Cups [40:03] Bridget rounds up the latest college soccer commitments [42:03] Chris is back with Heard on the Wire

This week, as usual, we take a look at the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then host Marc Serber and regular SoccerWire contributor Charles Boehm discuss the U.S. U17 Men's National Team's U17 World Cup opening match loss, Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the week's latest commitment news, Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the busy upcoming month of November for youth soccer. [1:00] Quinn discusses the week's biggest headlines [8:30] Charles joins the show to talk the U.S. U17 Men's National Team [21:45] Bridget rounds up the latest college commitments [23:38] Quinn is back to discuss busy month of November coming up for youth soccer

This week we cover once again the biggest current headlines from SoccerWire.com, discuss the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup and what it means to the United States squad, special guest Kyle Martino joins us to discuss The Over Under Initiative, and we wrap up the episode discussing several topics on "heard on the wire." [1:00] Managing Editor, Quinn Casteel discusses this week's top headlines including: Major League Soccer playoffs National Women's Soccer League finals between NC Courage and Chicago Red Stars U.S. U-15 Boys NT in Poland for UEFA Development Tournament 7 out of 20 players are from FC Dallas Academy Several United Soccer Coaches Convention speakers have announced including Jill Ellis, Laura Harvey, and April Heinrichs ECNL 2020 Coaching Symposium has been announced New High School Rankings featuring St. Benedict's Prep (boys) & Eastern High School (girls) both from New Jersey [13:00] Host Marc Serber and SoccerWire contributor and MLSsoccer.com editor, Charles Boehm, discuss the upcoming U-17 FIFA World Cup and the impact it has on the United States squad [23:35] Special Guest Kyle Martino joins the pod to discuss The Over Under Initiative [47:00] Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the SoccerWire reported commitments since last week [48:36] Chris is back with this week's "Heard on the Wire" discussing a Vermont girls High School team wearing equality shirts under their jerseys, Tab Ramos rumored to become the next Houston Dynamo coach, referee onboarding upcoming changes, and current Leicester City left back, Christian Fuchs, and his Fox Soccer Academy

Host Marc Serber, SoccerWire contributor and MLSsoccer.com editor, Charles Boehm, and Founder/President Chris Hummer discuss the state of the USMNT two years after the squad failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

This week we cover the biggest weekly stories and discuss the USMNT, MLS getting rid of their combine. [0:59] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the weeks top headlines [7:37] Host Marc Serber and SoccerWire.com contributor Charles Boehm discuss DA vs High School [22:30] Charles discusses MLS' plans to scrap the combine [32:53] Marc, Charles, and Founder Chris Hummer discuss the USMNT loss to Canada [44:45] Producer Bridget Baker with the latest college commitments [46:32] Chris' “Heard on the Wire” segment  

This week we cover once again the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com this past week, dive deep on the current role of the college game for elite players and even deeper look at the proposed major change to the NCAA season structure with resident analyst and regular SoccerWire contributor Charles Boehm.  [1:35] Managing Editor, Quinn Casteel discusses this week's top headlines [7:45] SoccerWire contributor and MLSsoccer.com editor, Charles Boehm, and host Marc Serber discuss today's college soccer landscape in the United States [22:14] Charles and Mark discuss the college season which is currently compressed into 4 months and the push to extend the season into the spring [34:44] - Producer Bridget Baker rounds-up the September 2019 SoccerWire Commitments [36:53] - Founder/President Chris Hummer with the heard on the wire this week

On the first-ever episode of The SoccerWire Podcast, we do a round up of the biggest youth, college, and National Team soccer stories of the week and a deep-dive on Hugo Perez, former US National Team Player and Youth National Team coach, becoming a US-based scout for the Mexican Federation.