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The Straight Red Card is a one stop shop for US soccer information. We cover any and all American domestic and international players both for club and country. While our criticism and credit is serious, we tend to lean on a light hearted approach. Derek and Brett are long time fans of the sport.

The Straight Red Card


    • Jul 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    TSRC LIVE: Rumors on USMNT Coaching Search with Tactical Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 108:10


    Nothing new has been rumored but Tactical Manager has some inside information and much like the most of us he can connect the dots. One thing is apparent, when the new manager comes in he has to disband the leadership coalition

    TSRC LIVE: New USMNT Coaching Rumors and Copa Logistics a Disaster!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 176:59


    New rumors have sprung up about who is available for the USMNT to hire as their new manager, some more realistic than others. BREAKING AFTER THE POD: Gareth Southgate has stepped down as manager of England... looks more and more likley.Copa America was a logistics nightmare and it's become a matter of all parties pointing at who's to blame. All the while, fans of this sport and of those national teams were left screwed over as thousands and thousands of patrons without tickets stormed the barricade. Some fans who paid thousands of dollars were completely screwed over as they were refused entry due to the number already attending the match.

    TSRC LIVE: Gregg is Gone at USMNT! Cherundolo Being Pushed by Mainstream Media!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 197:50


    Gregg Berhalter has been removed as the manager of the USMNT. Matt Crocker is set to hire a new manager by the September window and he has a laundry list of candidates. Mainstream Media are pushing Cherundolo as the lead candidate.

    TSRC LIVE: Gregg Out, Klopp In, The USMNT Debacle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 175:04


    Gregg Berhalter has failed to exit the group stage in 2024 Copa America. This is an unexpected and unacceptable result that has fans and mainstream media finally agreeing on a topic... Gregg Berhalter should be fired!Who takes over after Gregg? Well, that's an interesting topic.

    US U20s Beat Cuba to Top the Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 28:06


    Sullivan bags a hat trick and the US top the group in qualifying. On the 25th, they will face Nicaragua in the Round 16. Despite the score, the actual performance left some wanting. One thing is for certain, we are starting to get an idea who our top 11 are.Derek and Brett talk about how the team performed. Who had a good game? Bad game? Or just "Meh"?

    US U20s Held to a Draw Against Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 37:32


    When is a draw considered a loss by the fans? Well the US U20s experienced such a result against Canada. Despite pulling a late goal to tie the match, the US U20s controlled most of the game. They only gave Canada two chances and Canada capitalized on eachDerek and Brett will discuss the match, who performed well, who needs to be benched, and briefly highlight the upcoming match against Cuba.

    US U20s Start World Cup Qualifying With a Strong Win Vs St. Kitts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 46:18


    Derek and Brett go over the absolute thrashing win over St. Kitts, the good, the bad, the meh. Typically the US plays to the level of the opposition and given a team we should destroy tends to be a grind low scoring event. Fortunately the U20s showed up and handled business to set themselves up for a potential top finish in the group.

    Will Sounders Be The First MLS Side To Win The CONCACAF Champions League?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 38:40


    The Seattle Sounders are set to be the first MLS side to win the CONCACAF Champions League. After a come from behind 2-2 draw with Pumas, the second leg is to take place in Seattle which benefits the Sounders. At this point, a win or draw (assuming the draw doesn't result in Puma scoring 2 or more goals) would clinch the Champions League for the first time for a MLS side.Derek and Brett discuss the midweek Yanks report as limited as it may be this week. Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and more...If you want to support us further:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowV-n8EAVAEZP_84ZmUFkwThe Straight Red Card t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and beer glasses:https://the-straight-red-card.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/straight_red_cardFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/straight_red

    How Will Thomas Tuchel Utilize Christian Pulisic? Weston McKennie On His Way Out At Juventus?:

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 104:33


    Christian Pulisic is the second most productive player, behind Mason Mount, for Chelsea, but Thomas Tuchel tends to rotate not only him on and off the pitch but where Pulisic plays on the pitch. Is this just how Tuchel is? WIll Pulisic find some level of consistency under Tuchel?Weston McKennie, according to reports, is being used as trade fodder for Juventus to keep Morata. It wouldn't be the silly season without a rumor of Weston being sold by Juventus would it? Do you find any validity?If you want to support us further:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowV-n8EAVAEZP_84ZmUFkwThe Straight Red Card t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and beer glasses:https://the-straight-red-card.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/straight_red_cardFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/straight_red

    How Good Is The Scottish Premier League? Steffen Struggles In Cup Match.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 46:01


    Derek and Brett break down the weekend matches. Steffen struggles in English cup match against Liverpool, Brooks and Wolfsburg get slammed by Dortmund, and the injury list keeps-a-growin. Where does MLS fall compared to the Scottish league and is doing well there place you ahead of MLS players in National team ball?

    FIFA World Cup Group A Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 71:42


    Derek and Brett discuss in detail Group A in the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November in Qatar. Who moves on? Who is stacked? Is there a likely upset? Netherlands, Senegal, Qatar, and Ecuador fill the group and only two can go through.

    Pulisic Finding His Form In The Best Possible Moment For Qualifying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 33:06


    Derek and Brett talk about this past weekend matches, how the Yanks did and what form we are looking at going into Azteca. Pulisic is hitting his form, Sargent is playing ok despite playing for a poor Norwich, Adams back on the pitch, Marsch with an important win, and more.

    Giovanni Reyna Returns To Dortmund!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 101:46


    In this livestream Derek and Brett discuss the return of Giovanni Reyna, Pulisic's current form, and our current expectations starting XI against Mexico. Obviously this is subject to whom the USMNT call in on Thursday.

    Troubling Times For Yanks Abroad: Sargent, Marsch Going Backwards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 28:51


    It was not a good week for Yanks abroad. Jesse Marsch and Leeds poo'ed the bed, Josh Sargent didn't stand a chance, and Christian Pulisic suffered an illness that prevented him from playing. Derek and Brett follow up with how Yanks did abroad. Who do you think suffered the most?

    Getting Real About Gregg's Starting 11 For USMNT Qualifiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 91:43


    Derek and Brett review Que Golazo's recent USMNT Hour where they talk about the March window and Gregg's starting XI. Given all of the injuries, who do you think Gregg will call in and start in Mexico?

    Leeds And Norwich Drop Vital Points, Pulisic Continues Form For Chelsea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 30:19


    Leeds, battling to stay afloat and avoid relegation, took on a Leicester City team combatting a very lack luster season. Leeds, needing the points, missed chance after chance and ended up dropping points. Norwich is at the bottom of the table and if they wish to stay in the Premier League next season they will need to pick up points somewhere. However, fellow bottom table Brentford proved to be too much for Norwich to handle. Pulisic continues his form with Chelsea, amid controversy and club bids, which bodes well for USMNT fans hoping to qualify at the end of the month Derek and Brett cover the Americans playing abroad, no stone unturned.

    Predicting Berhalter's Roster For The Final Window Of World Cup Qualifying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 102:10


    World Cup qualifying is coming to an end and the final window is arguably the most important window yet. Currently sitting tied for second in the Octagonal, Gregg is dealing with a series of injuries that make this roster even more questionable. Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner, just to name a few would be starters will not be available. Who does Gregg then call in? Derek and Brett cover who they think Gregg will call. Remember, this is not who they think should be called in, but rather what they think Gregg will do.

    Jesse Marsch Takes On UK Press & Anti-American Stimga with 11Yanks and Tactical Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 80:33


    New Leeds United manager, Jesse Marsch took center stage at a pre-match presser. The chat were leery at first, but the more questions slung at Marsch the more they were willing to give him a chance. It wasn't until the Ted Lasso comment and agreeing there is some substance to the anti-America stigma in European soccer that the chat starting liking him. Derek and Brett will talk about some of the key moments of the presser and give our take on the answers. Make sure you like and comment on the video. Click that subscribe button and hit the notification bell to keep up to date with all of our content.

    Time To Push The Panic Button On Ricardo Pepi? Hoppe Got Minutes, But Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 39:37


    Ricardo Pepi hasn't scored at the club level in 150+ games, but is it time to push the panic button? Herc and Seb sure think so, at the club level. Derek and Brett cover this topic and whether they feel we should be worried. Pepi may be near half a year without scoring a club goal, but one must remember he went 3 months without a club match. Hoppe also found some playing time, seemingly out of nowhere. The manager hasn't played him in weeks, why now all of a sudden?

    FIFA And UEFA Remove Russia From All Competitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 12:00


    FIFA and UEFA have released a joint statement displaying unity in removing all Russian teams from all competitions. UEFA also removed the Champions League away from Russia. Sweden, Czech Republic, and Poland all reached out to UEFA in stating they would not travel to Russia for the away matches in Russia. Do you think FIFA and UEFA made the right decision? Is this fair to the players?

    Jesse Marsch To Leeds United: Is This Doomed For Failure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 84:18


    Jesse Marsch is the new Leeds United manager. For better or worse, this was not a well kept secret. After a failed stint at Leipzig, Jesse will be aiming to rebound at Leeds. Do you think he'll do well? Do you think he'll keep Leeds from being relegated? Will he keep the job if they are?

    Are The Mainstream Media Too Timid When Talking With Gregg Berhalter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 56:09


    Derek and Brett are joined with Max Bretos to discuss the final window of World Cup Qualifying for the USMNT. We also delve into the topic of whether there is a black list of journalists and content creators, whether the USMNT mainstream media are too soft and timid, and whether we'd get an actual answer from Gregg Berhalter if we did.

    Josh Sargent: Where Do We Use Him On The USMNT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 87:05


    Josh Sargent is starting a new path in his career. While not being proficient in scoring at this point, Josh has found himself playing out wide or even in the middle for Norwich. Given his work ethic, skills, and technical knowledge to know where to be, Josh may in fact succeed. If relegated will Norwich continue to utilize him out wide or do we see him back up top. USMNT will likely see him up top still with the opportunity of playing wide, but that first requires a callup.

    Gregg Berhalter's System Is Too Complicated For A National Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 28:33


    Derek and Brett discuss recent quotes from Luca De La Torre, Eryk Williamson, and others. Talks about how the system is complicated and tough to learn for new players on their first couple windows. The system is successful at a club level when you have all the time in the world to go over things, but Gregg has 6-8 days at most with 3 of them consumed by games.

    Weston McKennie Injured And Won't Be At Qualifying

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 24:35


    McKennie is injured and will not be present for the final and vital World Cup Qualifying window. Derek and Brett talk about that and many other of our stars who played in Europa and Champions League.

    High Times With Gregg Berhalter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 88:57


    Derek and Brett are joined by Sam from YanksReport to discuss Bobby Warsaws interview with Gregg Berhalter, where to play Reyna when/if he is healthy, Pulisic's interview about trying too much, and more.

    Should USMNT Players Go To Lower European Leagues Or Should They Stay In MLS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 30:29


    European leagues are often tempting for any professional soccer player, but are all leagues created equal? Derek and Brett talk about the influx of MLS based players transferring to lower level European leagues. These might be lateral or slightly higher moves, but are they worth it?

    USMNT Fans, Are We The Baddies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 85:06


    Toxic fandoms are all the rage today, and USMNT fandom is no different. Seriously though, the topic continues to show up. "USMNT Twitter is toxic" is displayed in my feed daily it seems, but is there any merit to the statement? Derek and Brett review a video from our friend Sam at YanksReport where he asked these questions to Former World Cup defender and friend of the show, Jimmy Conrad. What side of the coin are you and do you think you are toxic?

    What Do USMNT Players Think Of Gregg's System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 82:30


    Does the USMNT player pool doubt Gregg's system? Derek and Brett look at the body language, lack of callups, interviews, and more to draw a conclusion. No player has out right said anything of the sort, but what isn't said is sometimes more convincing than what is.

    USMNT Top 5 Players in Each Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 72:13


    Who is filling in USMNT depth chart currently? Derek and Brett look at each position and cover the top 5 options. In our list a player can only appear once so when you think that someone like Scally could be in LB and RB depth, note that he'll only show up in one list.

    FIFA Corruption, Berhalter's Vulnerabilities, and MLS with Bill Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 77:15


    Bill Archer joined us on Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics. Most important to Bill is FIFA and their confederations' corruption. Bill has been a proponent on calling FIFA out for a very long time. This is the full podcast and is broken up into smaller segments on YouTube.

    USMNT vs Honduras Preview: Don't Worry, Gregg's Got This

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 13:52


    After two lack luster performances this window, the US are set to finish it against Honduras in Minneapolis. Honduras is sitting at the bottom of the table with just 3 points and their World Cup Qualifying hopes all but squashed. They have to play for the win, which could play to USMNT's benefit as the game will be open. Derek and Brett try to predict the lineup and makes some suggestions to what we will have to do to end on a high note.

    USMNT vs Canada Grades: The Not So Good, The Not So Bad, And The Very Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 44:18


    After discussing what went wrong in the match, Derek and Brett give their grades to the players on the field. What a confusing episode...

    USMNT vs Canada: What Went Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 33:01


    USMNT lost to Canada 2-1. Canada has shown CONCACAF that they are the better team this World Cup Qualifying cycle and they are doing that as a team. USMNT have players playing on significantly better teams in better leagues, but they are currently disjointed and not playing well together. Derek and Brett talk about what are the root causes and potential fixes as we enter the final game of the window.

    USMNT Depth at Every Position; Your Take & Ours: How Deep Is the Pool for Gregg Berhalter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 39:04


    Derek and Brett take a listener's depth chart posted on Twitter and discuss what we think is right, wrong, or debatable about it. How close was he to getting what we think? How close to yours?

    Brooks Won't Make the USMNT World Cup Squad: Our 2022 Bold Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 24:02


    Bold predictions leading into the 2022 World Cup? Will Brooks make the World Cup roster? How well will Serbia, Portugal and/or Italy perform in the World Cup?

    Soto a Bust at Porto II? Venezia & Tessmann Struggle in Cup; Sargent Makes a Baby: Yanks Abroad Midweek Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 17:45


    Things have happened this week with our yanks abroad. Soto not panning out at Porto II, where does that leave him? Tessmann and Venezia struggling in their cup match. Sargent may have missed the weekend match, but it turns out he was at the hospital for the birth of his child. Congrats, and welcome back to Norwich where he scored a goal!!! Ok, he caused an own goal with a great shot!!! Ok, it was a cross but a very dangerous cross!!!

    Miles Robinson May Not Be Interested In Playing Abroad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 19:02


    It turns out that Miles Robinson enjoys his spot at Atlanta and may not necessarily be eager to test the waters out in Europe. Was he just being politically correct? Has Atlanta informed him they have zero intention of selling him? Or perhaps he is comfortable where he is in MLS and loves the city of Atlanta?

    Ricardo Pepi Debuts for Augsburg! Chris Richards has Become a Vital Left Center Back for Hoffenheim. Weekend Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 21:19


    As games pick back up after the winter holidays, Derek and Brett cover who played over the weekend adding our brilliant insight on some of our key players. However, that does not mean we neglect fringe players. Derek has a list that covers over 300 players plying their trade abroad.

    Hoppe Staying at Mallorca? Ducan Confirmed to Belgium. USMNT Transfer News as of 1/7/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 30:17


    Derek and Brett talk about the silly season, who is heading where (both rumored and confirmed) and then we answer some questions.

    Which USMNT Camp Cookie Players Have a Shot at January World Cup Qualifying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 32:07


    Gregg Berhalter has opened a camp January 8th to give some of the MLS options a chance to obtain sharpness and fitness given they have only played one game since the MLS season ended. Who stands a chance to crack the 25 man roster for World Cup Qualifying?

    Weston McKennie Continues to Excel at Juventus: Yanks Abroad Weekend Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 28:16


    Weston McKennie continues to excel at Juventus, while Pulisic is struggling at a new position under Tuchel as a center forward. Pulisic's move to center forward is not due to a dominating hold up game nor scoring presence (at the moment), but rather due to the beerbug and injuries. What other Yanks played this weekend? Derek and Brett cover just about everyone plying their trade outside the US in this week's Yanks Abroad Weekend Report

    USMNT vs Bosnia Match Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 28:20


    Another win brings Berhalter and the USMNT to 17 wins in a season, which breaks the all time record. Is it all good? All bad? Normally held in January, this camp was comprised of mainly MLS players given this was not a FIFA window and teams were not required to release players. This camp is historically used to evaluate our top players in MLS and give a chance to some promising youth talents. Most players end up remaining in MLS, but a few find their way to Europe as well as crack the national team.Derek and Brett discuss the performance by the players, the tactics of the coach, and what we can gleam from this grinded out result. Also, be sure to give us a follow on Twitter @straight_red and on Youtube as The Straight Red Card.

    US Mens National Team Players Going to Europe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 28:04


    Derek and Brett talk about the newest group of US Mens National team players heading to Europe. There is already a group signed for January, but there is also a group of players who need to go to Europe and also a group of players that will go that no one has heard of. Who are your top 5 players that you want to see plying their trade in Europe? Did we mention their names too?

    Yanks Abroad Midweek Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 21:23


    Derek and Brett recap the performances of US Mens National Team playing abroad December 13th through the 16th. Christian Pulisic, Brenden Aaronson, Chris Richards, Yunus Musah, and more.

    USA v Qatar Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 25:09


    Derek and Brett review the USA vs Qatar game. We dabble in the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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