USMNT Thoughts

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT Nations League and Gold Cup tournaments as well as how Inter Miami plan to build around Messi.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) are joined by Will Forbes (@MLSMoves) to discuss the biggest move in MLS history, Lionel Messi, the Greatest Of All Time, has chosen to move to Miami and play in MLS. The boys discuss the ramifications of this move for the league and American soccer.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Folarin Balogun choosing the USMNT over England and Nigeria, Jesse Marsch rumored to be close to USMNT manager appointment, MLS expands to San Diego and MORE!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) rant about the week that was including USMNT v Mexico irrelevant and meaningless friendly, MLS clubs making the decision to wear the exact same jersey, Arsenal fans celebrating before they had done anything and more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) are joined by Will Forbes (@MLSMoves) as they take listener questions and takes about the MLS season to this point and rumors about MLS and Apple's early relationship.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT's Nations League window, rant about MLS playing through the international break and review Week 5.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Christian Pulisic's recent comments advocating for Gregg Berhalter to return, Thierry Henry's prospects at managing the USMNT, the Nations League roster and MORE!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Christian Pulisic's return for Chelsea, review the USMNT player pool abroad and talk about MLS Matchday 2 and Apple.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Weston McKennie's early returns at Leeds United, the general lack of much production from the USMNT player pool in Europe. Then the boys review MLS Matchday 1 and the first look at Apple's MLS Season Pass.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) are joined by special guest Will Forbes (@MLSMoves) to talk about their extensive season predictions from conference standings and Supporters' Shield picks to their MLS Cup, Leagues Cup and Awards picks. The boys also talked about what they like so far about MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and why they absolutely do not like the new Playoff format.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Christian Pulisic's recent injury and history with injuries, the current USMNT transfer rumor mill, the Apple MLS media talent roster announcement plus a short deep dive into historical MLS transfer and salary figures.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the World Cup Final between Argentina and France, the final viewership numbers for the World Cup in the US and analyze FOX's coverage of the tournament. Plus MLS released their schedule, and the boys break it down plus frame the clubs in terms of tiers of expectation.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the drama around Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter, MLS' linear TV deal announcement, Daryl Dike healthy and scoring again and Lionel Messi dominating Croatia in the World Cup semifinals.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT's disappointing exit from the World Cup vs the Netherlands and review the overall performance during the tournament. Then they discuss what is next for the USMNT, whether or not Gregg Berhalter returns as manager and what the US needs to do to take the next step.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT's 1-0 win over Iran, how the group stage went overall and look ahead to the Netherlands. Also, the guys discuss whether or not the USMNT is successful so far in their quest to "change the way the world views American soccer."

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) debrief the USMNT vs Wales World Cup game and look ahead to the game vs England.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) preview the World Cup tournament in Qatar before diving deep into the USMNT's first game vs Wales. The boys also discussed MLS' progress in World Cup representation and NYCFC's new stadium.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) breakdown the USMNT World Cup Roster and discuss the surprises and omissions.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Jesse Marsch's situation at Leeds, Pulisic's recent production at Chelsea in limited chances, Jesus Ferreira and other MLSers are out of the playoffs and the MLS playoffs in general.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Jesus Ferreira and Aaron Long missing opportunities in their first round MLS playoff matchups. Then they recap the first round in general and wonder why we are still playing professional soccer in baseball stadiums in the year 2022. Finally, the boys discuss why Wrexham is a bigger draw to an American audience than MLS is, why MLS should change roster rules and more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss LAFC's Supporters Shield win, the Kellyn Acosta quotes on how the USMNT fanbase treats MLS players, the damning findings in the Sally Yates report, MLS franchise valuations according to Sportico and much more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) rant about the terrible, god awful, no good, bad, pathetic final two World Cup tune-up games vs Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss key players to watch during the September camp in the USMNT's final tune-up before the World Cup, the MLS Playoff and MVP races plus Todd Boehly wants a Premier League All Star Game and much more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Christian Pulisic's situation at Chelsea live on Twitter Spaces with input from listeners.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Leeds big win over Chelsea 3-0, Christian Pulisic now reportedly staying in West London, Josh Sargent, Jordan Pefok and others scoring on the weekend, the numerous MLS products performing in Europe and much more.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the Christian Pulisic and Sergino Dest to Manchester United Rumors, Weston McKennie's unreal ability to heal himself like Wolverine, Leeds United States excellent start to the Premier League season, MLS All Star, LLLL Tri, LLLLiga MX, the leaked USMNT World Cup kits and MUCH MORE!!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) preview the European season as it gets underway this weekend, specifically highlighting the Americans to watch in each league. Then the boys discuss Gaga Slonina signing for Chelsea, Riqui Puig signing for LA Galaxy, the poor treatment and promotion from FOX of one of the biggest MLS games of the year in LAFC v Seattle Sounders, and they finish with a call to unite the US Soccer fanbase before the World Cup later this year.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Gianluca Busio deciding to stay at Venezia, his status for the World Cup, USMNT strikers scoring goals in preseason, MLS has some interesting results in friendlies vs European competition, soccer fan fragmentation and shaming, MLS roster rules and what needs to change, plus much more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss some major talking points from Gregg Berhalter's media rounds on Futbol Americas and The Herd, Pulisic measures success by winning the World Cup, American-style trades and why they suck, USMNT transfers and major MLS player transfers. Plus the New England Revolution MAY be on the verge of a new stadium and Vince gets into the weeds of Massachusetts state politics.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss USMNT transfer rumor mill, MLS All Star selections and snubs, MLS NEXT Pro rule and structural changes, MLS new commercial dealings and MORE!!

In a special, topical episode of the USMNT Thoughts podcast, Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the way American soccer is portrayed in the mainstream sports media. Is Tyler Adams a good fit at Leeds? The US u20s win the region for a THIRD STRAIGHT time. The USMNT is qualified for the next two World Cups (including one hosted) and the next two Olympics (including one hosted). Recent MLS transfers reshape the competitive landscape. The most important decade in American soccer history begins to little fanfare.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the US u20 team and how they have looked in qualifying for the World Cup, the ramifications of Gareth Bale coming to LAFC and MLS, who benefits the most from FIFA extending roster sizes to 26 players, and the USMNT transfer movement including Zack Steffen's loan to Middlesbrough.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the latest USMNT window, who is on and off the plane as of today, the World Cup 2026 host cities and the MLS x Apple TV deal and its implications for how MLS will be consumed over the next decade.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper), during a Live episode via Twitter Spaces pre-game before the USMNT took on El Salvador, discussed the new MLS media deal with Apple, the Grenada game and briefly looked ahead to El Salvador.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the first two USMNT friendlies against Morocco and Uruguay, Pulisic's comments about the support in Cincinnati and American soccer journalists continued disparity towards the USMNT fanbase.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT World Cup prep window this month, transfer window rumors, Ethan Horvath and Nottingham Forrest in the Premier League, Miguel Angel Ramirez is fired and Apple is reportedly out of the MLS media deal. Plus the guys dive into some listener questions!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the upcoming summer transfer window in Europe and how the rumors around certain USMNT players like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and more. The guys also discuss Jesse Marsch and Pellegrino Matarazzo's successful campaigns to keep their respective teams in the top flight before diving into the latest USMNT roster release and MLS action.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper discuss Miles Robinson's achilles injury and how turf is terrible for the game of soccer. Then the guys celebrate the Seattle Sounders win over Pumas in the CONCACAF Champions League and discuss what the next competitive hurdle for MLS is. Would Copa Libertadores inclusion be a natural next step? Check out the pod for this and MUCH MORE!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the CONCACAF Champions League Final between Seattle Sounders and Pumas, Mark Pulisic defending his son Christian, Haji Wright's form in Europe, the constant dual national battles the USMNT is fighting and MLS opens a new stadium in Nashville and gets another approved in Miami.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Thomas Tuchel's recent comments on why Christian Pulisic hasn't been starting, Yunus Musah's missed penalty in the Copa Del Ray Final, Sergino Dest being out for the season, Marshawn Lynch being a hype-man for the CONCACAF Champions League Final, Nashville SC's new stadium, MLS ratings and attendance, and much more!

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Zack Steffen's form at Manchester City, Matthew Hoppe's rumored move to Atlanta United, the constant obsession with creating bad spring football leagues when soccer is perfectly fine, the eventuality of soccer as a streaming product, and they discuss how important local connection will be to the success of MLS over European leagues.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss whether or not pro/rel contributes to the parity issues in Europe, how El Trafico has helped MLS from a marketing perspective, Apple possibly being in on MLS media rights and Pep Guardiola cryptically hinting he wants to coach the USMNT.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the banter on Twitter between USMNT and English fans, whether or not CONCACAF and CONMEBOL should form a strategic partnership to compete with UEFA, whether or not the US Open Cup needs a rebrand, whether or not Christian Pulisic should stay at Chelsea given his current run of form and confidence, and they also discuss MLS TV ratings and how it effects the upcoming media rights deal.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) put a bow on the final World Cup Qualifying window and discuss the World Cup Draw where the USMNT landed in a group with England, Iran and a European team TBD. They also take listener questions throughout the live show.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT's 5-1 win over Panama to put them on the cusp of World Cup qualification, whether or not the USMNT fanbase is toxic, and they look ahead to Costa Rica and finishing the job.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the USMNT match vs Mexico and look ahead to Panama LIVE with callers on Twitter Spaces.

The USMNT is plagued with injuries going into the final window! Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss the roster, who they would play against Mexico, whether or not they would rotate the squad or play to win, how big a deal is Aaronson and McKennie's injuries and how they see the window playing out. They will be back LIVE on Friday at 7:30 Eastern on Twitter Spaces after the Mexico game to talk about the result and look ahead to Panama on Sunday.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss injuries to Zack Steffen and Matt Turner, whether or not Gaga Slonina should start in their place, Weston McKennie is out for the season, Charlotte FC has incredible attendance in their home opener vs the LA Galaxy, MLS ratings don't look great, and Charles Barkley - did he speak truth or no?

In a PACKED show, Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Jesse Marsch's move to Leeds, Sergino Dest's form for Barcelona, Hector Herrera's move to the Houston Dynamo, MLS' opening weekend and US Soccer's TV deal with Turner Sports.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) talk about Christian Pulisic's performance in the Champions League against Lille, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna injuries, MLS returns and the recent studies regarding the popularity of soccer in America.

Vince Maduri (@USMNT_Thoughts) and Dalton Kemper (@DaltonKemper) discuss Christian Pulisic conquering the world, Jordan Pefok and John Brooks good run of form, the great MLS kits currently being released, MLS' ability to capitalize on MLB's lockout and MORE!