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Todd Smith grew up around soccer as his father was the athletic trainer for the Minnesota Kicks in the NASL back in the 1970s. It seems only right that Todd would take this soccer journey through all the countries in the United Kingdom to see all the levels of soccer in towns big and small. "Relegated" recounts Todd's journey through the United Kingdom detailing all the fun people he met as well as understanding what a "true soccer culture" means. Check out this great interview as Todd sat down with Brooks to talk about this eye-opening journey.

We Are Soccer goes LIVE with the wildest show yet!Tonight we're breaking down:

Greg Lalas has lived one of the most unique careers in American soccer. In this wide-ranging conversation, Greg joins We Are Soccer to reflect on his journey from professional soccer player to touring with Hootie & the Blowfish — and now launching his new venture, Short Corner Media (www.ShortCornerMedia.com) We dive into: ⚽ His time playing professional soccer

We sat down with Nate Kopunek of Detroit Mercy Men's Soccer for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything you need to know about the program. We recapped the 2025 season, dove into the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and learned about Nate's passion for heading back home to coach Annapolis Blues FC in USL 2.

We sat down with Beadling Coach, Matt Fonagy. Matt coaches the 2008 and 2010 Beadling GA teams. He sat down with Brooks to discuss the Adidas Elite Girls Showcase and talk about the GA program at Beadling.

It was a good first season for Katie Hultin at the University of Illinois. The Illini went 13-6-2 and made the NCAA Tourney for the first time since 2013. Katie joined We Are Soccer to discuss the 2025 season, the 2026 recruiting class, the key players returning for Illinois in 2026, her recruiting advice for current high school players and more!

We sat down with Josh Kremers, the newly appointed head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL 2 side, for an in-depth conversation about what this exciting addition means for the club. Josh breaks down the key advantages of having a U23 team, how the Riverhounds plan to utilize it, and what it means for the future of the organization. He also gives us an inside look at the Riverhounds Academy and the role it plays in the club's long-term vision.

The road to the 2025 National Title wasn't easy, but the Washington Huskies fought hard all season long. Head Coach Jamie Clark joins Brooks Laimbeer to recap the unforgettable 2025 championship season, discuss the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and share invaluable advice for current high school recruits looking to play at the next level.

Northern Michigan University Women's Soccer head coach Erin Egolf reflects on her inaugural season in Marquette, MI. In this conversation with Brooks, Coach Egolf breaks down the highlights and challenges of the 2025 season, introduces the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and offers invaluable advice for high school players navigating the college recruiting process.

Toledo Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, Cliff Brandmier, sat down with Brooks to recap the 2025 season, discuss the 2026 recruiting class and talk about the Adidas Elite Girls Showcase.

Chris Mueller's path to professional soccer was anything but easy — and that's exactly what makes his story worth hearing. The Chicago Fire FC forward sat down to share his journey from Sockers FC Chicago and the University of Wisconsin men's soccer program to a 10-year professional career spanning Orlando City SC, Hibernian FC in Scotland, and the last 5 years with Chicago Fire FC. Along the way, Chris opens up about the lessons, setbacks, and defining moments that shaped him into the player he is today. Whether you're a player grinding through the youth ranks or a parent wondering what the road to professional soccer really looks like — this one's for you. Because as Chris proves, the path is never linear.

Beyond The Athlete: Helping Former Athletes Rediscover Their Competitive Edge. Founded by Alyssa Hermann and later joined by Alyssa Acompora, Beyond The Athlete is on a mission to help former athletes reclaim what they miss most—competition and camaraderie. In this episode, discover how Alyssa Hermann launched the business and why both she and Lyse are deeply passionate about reconnecting former athletes with the team spirit and competitive drive that once defined their lives. Whether you're a retired athlete missing the locker room energy or searching for that next challenge, this conversation will inspire you to find your edge again.

It's another packed episode of We Are Soccer as we break down the biggest stories from around the global game.Tonight we're discussing:⚽ Chelsea F.C. defeat Wrexham A.F.C. 4–2 in the FA Cup⚽ Players in the USL Championship matchup between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC stand silent for the first minute in protest during ongoing CBA negotiations⚽ The stunning salary of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami CF — reportedly $70–$80 million per year with a $12M base salary⚽ Pellegrino Matarazzo becomes the first American coach to lead a top-five league club into a major cup final⚽ Real Sociedad defeat Athletic Club Bilbao to reach the Copa del Rey Final⚽ Injury update on Sergiño Dest⚽ Why mandatory water breaks could be coming to the 2026 FIFA World CupPlus…

Arsenal take down Chelsea 2–1 — are they finally ready to win their first league title in 22 years?

We Are Soccer is LIVE and we're breaking down everything you need to know this week!

Tonight on We Are Soccer:• Full MLS season preview — contenders, dark horses, biggest questions• Premier League match previews and predictions• What Igor Tudor's appointment means for Spurs• Harry Kane hits 500 career goals — where does he rank all-time?• FA Cup recap and key takeawaysSmart analysis. Honest debate. No recycled talking points. Let's F*cking Go!

Wayne State University has started a women's soccer program and Doug Steinard is in charge of the new program! We sat down with Doug to discuss the new program, how the recruiting process is going, what his goals for 2026 are and how nice of an area it is in Mid-Town around the Wayne State campus in Detroit!!

Notre Dame Women's Soccer went 15-2-3 in 2025. Head coach, Nate Norman, sits down with Brooks to discuss the 2025 season and the upcoming 2026 recruiting class. They also talk about MAC Hermann Finalist, Izzy Engle, and how great of teammate she is and how hard she works on the field. Nate gives his views on the two-semester season and who has influenced him as a coach.

Roger Faulkner has had a huge impact on soccer in the United State, particularly in Michigan. In his new book, "You Can't Get There From Here", Faulkner talks about his journey from Derby in the UK to Detroit, Michigan and how he got involved in the game of soccer. Faulkner would help start the Detroit Express as well as bring the 1994 World Cup to the Pontiac Silverdome. His book is on pre-order for 25.95 (Hardcover) and $19.95 (Softcover). It can be pre-ordered through Amazon, Barnes & Noble as well as BookShop.org. It is officially released to stores on 2/24/26.

Joey Calistri grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He played high school soccer for four years, played with the Chicago Fire Academy for two years and played four years at Northwestern University before playing pro soccer. Joey sat down with Brooks to speak about his soccer journey and the adversity he faced early on that helped him make it to the pro game.

Florida State Women's Soccer Head Coach, Brian Pensky, has been a head coach in women's college soccer for 20 years. Brooks Laimbeer had a chance to sit down with Brian and discuss the 2025 Season and the 2026 Recruiting class. The two also discussed as a high school recruit do you pick a school for their academics, where they are located or for the soccer program? Brian tells us who has had a huge influence on his coaching career as well as how great it is to see the professional women's soccer game expanding here in the United States.

Michigan State Women's Soccer made it to their first ever Elite Eight in 2025! It's been nothing but positive momentum since Jeff Hosler became the head coach in 2021. Coach Hosler sat down with Brooks to discuss the 2025 season, the 2026 recruiting class, who has influenced him in his soccer career and more! Jeff also gives some great advice for current high school players going through the recruiting process.

Zach Haines has been an assistant coach at UNCW and Denver, but all he's done since becoming the head coach at High Point University is win. HPU also sent 3 players to the 2025 MLS College Combine and had 3 players drafted in 2026 MLS SuperDraft! We sat down with Zach to recap the 2025 season, talk about the proposed two-semester season and more!!

Rich Nasiff played at Northwestern University and coached men's college soccer for 17 years. Brooks and Rich discuss the topic of recruiting and player identification at the youth and college levels. The two discuss that just because you play in MLS Next, ECNL, Girls Academy, etc. that you are not entitled to a division 1 scholarship offer. They also discuss the Domestic vs. International topic in college soccer as well as how college coaching staffs prepare players for the pro level.

Episode 2 of our Injury Prevention Series features Dr. Zack Atwood and Dr. Spencer Nolff from Primal Recovery. In this episode, we break down the most common soccer injuries players face — from hamstring and hip flexor strains to ACL tears and ankle sprains. Why do these injuries happen? What puts players at higher risk? And most importantly, how can you reduce your chances of getting injured? Dr. Atwood and Dr. Nolff share expert insight, practical advice, and proven strategies to help players stay healthy, strong, and on the field longer. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this is a must-watch episode for understanding injury prevention in soccer.

Army Head coach, Brian Plotkin, enters his sixth year at West Point. Brooks sat down with Brian to discuss the 2025 season and the recruiting process at Army. Going to a military institution for college is very unique, but there are a lot of benefits to graduating from Army, Navy or Air Force. Brian also gives us some great soccer stories from his youth, college and pro soccer days!!

We're LIVE tonight at 9PM for another episode of the We Are Soccer Weekly Show, breaking down a massive weekend of football.On tonight's show:-A huge thank you to everyone who braved the weather and showed up to our rescheduled Xmas Party — you're all legends-Arsenal go down at the Emirates as Man United win 3–2-Aston Villa take care of business against Newcastle-Liverpool drop points again as the title race tightens-Chelsea and Manchester City cruise-Lamine Yamal's scissor kick sends Barcelona top of La Liga-News & rumors from around the football worldJump in the chat, share your takes, and be part of the conversation.⚽ We Are Soccer — built by soccer people, for soccer people.

It's another packed Sunday night on We Are Soccer as we break down the biggest stories from around the game. Tonight's show includes: -FA Cup action and key takeaways -El Clásico recap and what it means going forward -Updates and discussion on the MLS calendar -Reaction to Lionel Messi's latest interview -Major injuries and how they impact clubs -And much more from around the soccer world Join the conversation live, drop your thoughts in the chat, and don't forget to like and subscribe for weekly soccer coverage. ⚽ We Are Soccer — built by soccer people, for soccer people.

The boys discuss the sacking of Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorin. Is Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS cronies up for the task of rebuilding the historic club? Seems like they are clueless!

Welcome back and Happy New Year from We Are Soccer! ⚽

Welcome back to We Are Soccer and Merry Christmas to all our fans and followers!

On this week's Weekly Recap, we break down a packed slate of football action: Aston Villa defeat Manchester United 2–1 at Villa Park, Leeds run rampant with a 4–1 win over Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Spurs deliver another wild weekend, Should Christian Pulisic consider leaving AC Milan? Who's getting a lump of coal this Christmas?

Tonight we're breaking down all the biggest stories from the soccer world, including:

In this exclusive interview, We Are Soccer sits down with Connor Tobin, Executive Director of the USL Players Association, for a deep dive into the biggest labor battle happening in American soccer today.Connor discusses:⚽ The push for fair wages across all USL clubs

⚽ Premier League Recap • Chelsea and Arsenal share the points in a massive showdown. • Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Manchester City all grab crucial wins to keep the top of the table tight. • Liverpool finally get back into the win column — but is it enough to regain momentum?

We break down a packed weekend across the soccer world:

The USMNT completely DOMINATED Uruguay tonight in Tampa, FL with goals from Sebastian Berhalter, Alex Freeman, Diego Luna, and Tanner Tessman! WOW!The boys from We Are Soccer and COC Network give their thoughts on the game, and the team as World Cup 2026 approaches.

Zane Hamill, known to his family and friends as Z, begins his seventh-grade soccer season on a nationally ranked team that has steadily climbed the competition ladder. But on the morning of his first game, he wakes up with a pit in his stomach that feels like a humongous meatball. Once coached by his dad, who was seriously injured in a car accident that Z thinks was his fault, he is no longer surrounded by best friends, those who played alongside him since kindergarten. With the team gunning for a tournament in Las Vegas, the stakes are high. The pressure is on. As a team's best passer, the glue that holds it together, Z struggles with the balance between playing for keeps and playing for fun. Without the guidance of his dad, he must decide what role soccer should play in his life. He must uncover the goal of the game.

It's another jam-packed episode of We Are Soccer! Tonight we break down Manchester City's huge win over Liverpool, Arsenal's stumble, and Aston Villa's dominant performance against Bournemouth. Plus — Messi's still doing Messi things, the MLS Playoffs are heating up, and we look ahead to the international break. Join Craig, Brooks, Nate, and Danny LIVE for laughs, analysis, and all things soccer! ⚽

This week on We Are Soccer:• Haaland scores twice as City beat Bournemouth• Villa fall to Liverpool• Wolves sack Vitor Pereira• USL hires EPL exec Tony Scholes to lead new first division• MLS & USL Playoff updates• USL Champions goes BIG• And yes, the guys do a little Halloween cleaning up  

It was a wild weekend across world soccer! ⚽ We break down the El Clásico thriller where Real Madrid edged Barcelona 2-1 — plus the scuffle, the cards, and the VAR madness that followed. In England, Villa take down Man City, Liverpool slump again, and Manchester United find form in a 4-2 win over Brighton. We'll also dive into the Bundesliga results, MLS Playoffs drama, and Tim Weah's injury news at Marseille. Join Craig, Brooks, and Nate for another passionate and entertaining recap of all the biggest stories from around the soccer world! #WeAreSoccer #ElClasico #EPL #MLS #Bundesliga #Liverpool #ManUtd #AstonVilla #RealMadrid #Barcelona #SoccerShow

It's another jam-packed We Are Soccer Recap Show! ⚽ This week Craig and Brooks break down all the big stories —

The USMNT wrapped up their international window with matches against Ecuador and Australia — and We Are Soccer is here to break it all down!

We Are Soccer is back with this week's Weekly Recap Show! ⚽

The latest We Are Soccer episode drops NOW! ⚽Craig and Brooks are joined by Dylan from the C.O.C. Network to talk all things soccer, including:

We're back with another We Are Soccer Weekly Recap Show! ⚽

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We Are Soccer is LIVE tonight at 8pm! Join us as we dive into the USMNT's clash with South Korea, break down the latest World Cup Qualifying action, and cover all the biggest stories making headlines. From standout performances to tactical talking points, we want to hear YOUR thoughts!