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Nashville SC celebrated Joe Willis Night with a 2-0 clean sheet against Toronto. Then we dive into the US Men's National Team performance against Peru and Chile. The youth movement is clearly underway as a huge match with Mexico looms this weekend. Also, what the heck is going on with Man City and the EPL? Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.

Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis!This week featured conversations with UH soccer coach Ben Williams, and soccer journalist Victor Araiza

In this episode, we welcome U.S. Women's National Team middle blocker Molly McCage to the show (0:51 - 57:03). We catch up with Molly ahead of her third season with LOVB Austin. Molly reflects on the last two seasons playing on the national team and describes a day in her life while training. She talks about how she was introduced to the game, her short-lived retirement, her pro career overseas and in the U.S. and so much more. Text us!

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA picked up their 2nd straight win of the international fall window, defeating Chile 4-2. Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Chris Richards, and Mathis Albert all got on the scoresheet for the USA in the big win. With his goal, Mathis Albert became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the US Men's National Team. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu break down all the action including which of the youngsters stood out the most and if any progress was made in our great goalkeeper hunt. We then look ahead to Saturday's match with Mexico and give some love to Cavan Sullivan who starred in a substitute appearance. After wrapping up the USA win, the guys recap action from the CONCACAF Nations League that saw Curaçao and Haiti build off their World Cup appearances with wins. Then we recap the UEFA Nations League that saw Jürgen Klopp's Germany fall to Greece, Michael Olise give France a winner over Belgium, Lamine Yamal star for Spain, and Harry Kane bag another goal for England. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what impact Manchester City's recent controversy could have on Cavan Sullivan joining the club and debate which of these young USA players is most likely to make an impact in the CONCACAF Nations League. We finish with One for the Road, where Alexi poses the question: which position has the smartest soccer players? CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro1:48 - USA defeat Chile 4-2 in 2nd straight fall window win6:30 - Sebastian Berhalter USMNT MVP?9:05 - Is Gio Reyna a pillar of this team?10:15 - Who do you start vs Mexico in goal?21:15 - Has Julian Hall been the most impressing youngster?23:51 - Cavan Sullivan looking Messi-esque27:50 - Buying stock in Cavan Sullivan OR Gilberto Mora?31:13 - CONCACAF Nations League: What is wrong with Costa Rica?36:04 - Olise, Yamal and Kane star in UEFA Nations League57:25 - #AskAlexi: What should be Man City's punishment & impact on Cavan Sullivan65:50 - #AskAlexi: What young USA players can start in the Nations League71:52 - One for the Road: Who are the smartest soccer players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for a breakdown of stats and analysis we'd ask that you kindly fuck off.Donny is back to chat all things Grand FInals, Mobile Phone scandals and of course.... DONKLeave us a message for the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/BloodyBrilliantbeers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linköping FC midfielder Noelle Bond-Flasza sits down to discuss her path to Sweden and orchestrating the rebuild of Linköping FC in the Elitettan. Tenacious midfield engine and technical dynamo Noelle Bond-Flasza joins the podcast to share insider insights on her first professional contract, taking her game to the next level, Linköping's high-stakes race to return back to the top-flight of Swedish women's soccer, and entering a historic club at a unique turning point, becoming a part of the team's climb back to the pinnacle of European soccer. She shares what it meant to get an abrupt introduction to the international stage via a late invitation to the Jamaica U-20 National Team, training in a high-intensity environment before returning to campus. Given her historic final season as captain for the California Golden Bears, she shares how she learned to navigate elite pressure, conquer long-term injury setbacks, and the resilience advice she would give to her younger self. Noelle also talks about her evolution as a player, reflecting on her initial trial stint with the Utah Royals before completely unlocking her professional potential in Sweden, where she has been a model of world-class consistency, starting every single match and playing a staggering 90 minutes night in and night out. She takes us into the locker room to discuss the delicate balance of adjusting to the structural and physical defensive discipline of European club football, navigating the club searching process with a level head, and how her household's historic family soccer legacy, including her sister Dominique's legendary World Cup-qualifying penalty shootout goal for the Reggae Girlz. directly impacts her own senior international ambitions. Noelle shares why the Linköping FC project was the perfect step for her current career phase, the exact mindset required to thrive under lofty first-place-or-failure fan expectations, and the profound lessons of mental fortitude that altered how she views the game after transitioning from the collegiate ranks to Europe. Lastly, she shares what excites her about her first professional appearance and full 90-minute debut victory, what she believes it will take for the squad to achieve its modern goals while establishing the standard that their ceiling should be their floor, her short and long term goals for her career vision board, and so much more! This is the third part of our three-part series in collaboration with Linköping FC! Listen to part one with Linköping + Swedish international legend Jonna Andersson and Linköping FC's former head coach Charlie Mitchell here!

The United States Men's National Team is BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to their 4-1 win over Peru. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino handed out 11 debut caps for the next wave of youth for the red, white, and blue. Who stood out with Julian Hall and Justin Ellis bagging their first goals for the national team. Elsewhere, CONCACAF Nations League action rolls on as does UEFA Nations League as Lamine Yamal and Spain topped England in Wembley. Is Mosse worried about Brazil? Make sure to tune in after the next USA match against Chile on Tuesday.  CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:25 - USMNT Starting XI: Who stood out?3:15 - Grading Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and the debuts14:32 - Are we done with Matt Freese?15:49 - Pochettino says he wishes he was “more involved” with Balogun red card21:10 - CONCACAF Nations League Madness23:03 - UEFA Nations League: Haaland bags a brace as Manchester City issues loom34:04 - #AskAlexi: USMNT Ballon D'or and has Pulisic's ship sailed?42:28 - One For The Road: Harry Kane wants to kick in NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 This is the 311th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. David AJ Reynoldsas we discuss Hungary National Team in the 1982 World Cup.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Reynolds' contact info: Email: ideasarelikestars@yahoo.com Link to Mr. Reynolds' books: https://www.amazon.com/Revising-History-Communist-Europe-Counter-Revolution/dp/178527208X https://hungarianreview.com/product/david-a-j-reynolds-within-the-grace-of-meaning/    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CavbSKcNtXyRZpZc19LuN?si=bB8RWGNRQxS4cTiWze3zVA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=b12d66fc49f944achttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-311-interview/id1601074369?i=1000791882515  Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R0Y8iTfLjE Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/09/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01068744557.htmlSupport the show

GBAG Nation begins with the 'Whatcha Drinkin' and Whatcha Thinkin'' segment, featuring a discussion on the debut of Cavan Sullivan for the US Men's National Team and a look at the Cowboys' upcoming game in Brazil. They later welcome Texas Rangers announcer Eric Nadel to analyze the team's postseason push before Lucius Alexander shares viral clips and news regarding a potential national trucker strike. (00:01:50) Whatcha Drinkin' Whatcha Thinkin' (00:07:00) Listeners Join The Conversation (00:11:10) College Football Weekend Preview (00:19:16) Eric Nadel Rangers Analysis (00:27:32) Gbag Of The Day (00:33:10) Viral Clips And Impersonations (00:40:10) Potential National Trucker Strike (00:44:35) Massive Georgia Marijuana Seizure (00:49:15) Dallas Wings Nightclub Incident

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat:-Mauricio Pochettino calling in his latest USMNT roster & first since the 2026 World Cup-Exciting young talent stepping into the U.S. Men's National Team roster; Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Mathias Albert, Diego Kochen, Frankie Westfield, & more-Federico Higuain's dismissal from the Columbus Crew-Columbus Crew defeating Orlando City in their U.S. Open Cup semifinal to advance to the 2026 Open Cup Final-St. Louis City defeating Colorado Rapids in their U.S. Open Cup semifinal to advance to the 2026 Open Cup Final-CF Montreal defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in their Canadian Championship semifinal to advance to the 2026 Canadian Championship Final-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, sit down with St. Louisian and former USMNT World Cup veteran / MLS legend, Brad Davis. Brad joins us to break down the state of the U.S. Men's National Team and the start of the 2030 cycle. We discuss his insights on the 2026 World Cup performance, Mauricio Pochettino's expanded role through 2030, and the dramatic youth movement currently underway. The conversation highlights the historic first senior call-up of 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, the strategic absence of marquee veterans like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun to evaluate the broader player pool, and the influx of eight teenagers and 13 uncapped players. Finally, we preview the upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile in St. Louis, Mexico, and Canada as the squad kicks off the road to 2030.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments below!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat den chinesischen Präsidenten Xi Jinping im Weißen Haus empfangen/ Die australische Regierung prüft rechtliche Schritte gegen den US Softwareentwickler OpenAI/ NATO-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte gibt bekannt, es gebe einen Plan für den Umgang mit Sabotageakten und Drohnenvorfällen in Europa/ Die EU hat Widerstand gegen die Forderung von US-Präsident Donald Trump zur Auflösung des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs angekündigt/ Beim Debüt von Jürgen Klopp als Bundestrainer hat die Deutsche Nationalmannschaft gegen die Niederlande unentschieden gespielt/ Österreichs Nationalteam hat sich zum Auftakt der UEFA Nations League zu einem späten 3:1-Sieg gegen Israel gemüht

UMass field hockey head coach Barb Weinberg joins Call to MACtion! Weinberg talks about the Minutewomen's perfect 8-0 start, including statement wins over No. 8 Liberty and No. 3 Harvard, and what has fueled one of the nation's top teams. She also discusses the team's dominant defensive play and how her own experience as an All-American goalkeeper and U.S. National Team member has shaped her coaching career. Plus, get to know Coach Weinberg away from the field in the MACtion Minute!

Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot and set a club record with three more points in a blowout win against Chicago. All three DPs scored for the first time as Nashville dominated run of play. What is next against Toronto as four players depart for International duty? We hear from Brian Schwake about his call up to the US Men's National Team and how this club is staying focused during such a long season. Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.

Coach Tory and Coach Don outline episode 439's segments. In “Did You Know,” they discuss the U.S. Women's National Team playing in the World Cup in Oklahoma City and a longer-term evaluation plan toward the 2028 Olympics, citing the deep talent pool and benefits of ongoing team-building. City of the Week is Charleston, South Carolina. A listener asks whether college softball will adopt automated balls and strikes after the NCAA approved ABS for college baseball in 2027; they expect it eventually but note cost/logistics and debate how it could affect strike-zone manipulation. They then critique a social media post contrasting school ball and travel ball, arguing both settings include winning and development, quality varies, and collaboration best serves players. The coaching tip addresses players using cell phones in the dugout, recommending clear rules such as collecting and locking phones during games and coaches modeling the same behavior.Support the show

Wall Pass Wednesday has it all on the table to start your day on SDH AMWe look at the USMNT as they get settled in for the double window and hear from the back line and the midfieldThe UWCL is in matchday one and the NWSL has a thought on developing young playersMLS NEXT Pro has their pick-an-opponent choices for the playoffs later today. We look at the options and are joined by Mac Bartels- VP, Commercial Growth and Business Operations for MLS NEXT Pro- and CFC CBO Chad Emerson on what Chattanooga has accomplished plus what the league looks for in its futureMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the morning presser with the National Team and the matchups this weekendPlus your thoughts and headlines

Erstmals nach dem WM-Aus gegen Argentinien kommt in diesen Tagen das Schweizer Nationalteam zusammen. In der Nations League stehen Spiele gegen Nordmazedonien, Schottland und Slowenien an. Nichts Besonderes, ein Zusammenzug wie jeder andere. Wäre da nicht Granit Xhaka.Am Freitag kam heraus, dass gegen den Captain des Nationalteams ein Verfahren eröffnet worden ist. Er habe sich von einer Ärztin in Luzern ein gefälschtes Covid-Zertifikat ausstellen lassen. Drei Tage später, am Montagvormittag, schafft Xhaka selbst Klarheit, in einem Statement auf Instagram gibt er zu, nicht geimpft zu sein. Bei den kommenden Nations-League-Spielen wird er nicht zum Team gehören.Was ist hier passiert? Wie sollte nun mit Xhaka umgegangen werden? Wo sind die Parallelen und Unterschiede zum Fall Patrick Fischer? Das diskutieren wir in der neuen Folge unseres Fussballpodcasts.Wir blicken aber auch zurück auf die letzten Tage in der Super League. Auf einen FC Basel, der nach einem 4:2 gegen Luzern hart landet und nach wie vor keinen Nachfolger für Stephan Lichtsteiner präsentiert hat. Auf Young Boys, bei denen es offenbar einfach nur mit Toren hüben wie drüben geht. Auf den FC Lugano, bei dem einfach jeder zum Torschützen wird.Und wir haben ein Auge auf die Zürcher Vereine: Die Grasshoppers sind für die zweite Trainerentlassung der Saison zuständig, mitten in unserer Aufnahme wird Peter Zeidler freigestellt. Der FC Zürich ist derweil zum ruhigen Club geworden. Aber wie kommt es eigentlich, dass 800 seiner Fans am Berner Bahnhof stranden? Vor welchem Problem steht der Schweizer Fussball hier? Alles dazu in der 368. Folge der «Dritten Halbzeit».Die Themen rund um die Super League und das Nationalteam:00:00 Intro01:38 Granit Xhaka und das gefälschte Impfzertifikat36:24 Basel und die harte Landung zu Hause49:39 Das Extrazug-Dilemma im Schweizer Fussball01:04:28 Die nächste Trainerentlassung01:17:58 Die spektakulären Young Boys01:23:06 Das unfassbar souveräne Lugano In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• (0:00) DJ Bean and Jeff Lemieux break down Revs' gritty 2-1 win in Chicago, look ahead to Saturday's clash with Orlando• (9:34) CBS Sports analyst Charlie Davies offers his thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Team roster for upcoming friendlies• (20:23) Revolution play-by-play man Brad Feldman analyzes effects of injuries to Jack Harrison and Alhassan Yusuf• (32:53) Revs and U.S. National Amputee Team goalkeeper Greg Cunningham previews Saturday night's amputee exhibitionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Philadelphia Union are looming to extend their 10 game unbeaten streak as they face off against Sporting KC this Saturday on the road. Todd and José are joining by MLS play-by-play commentator Callum Williams to preview the upcoming game. They discuss the Union's current streak and the reliance on their homegrown talent, what are realistic expectations for a playoff spot, and Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield called up to the United States Men's National Team. Todd and José also discuss Jovan Lukic's contract extension with the Union through 2028-2029. Philadelphia Union's season: Turnaround after Bradley Carnell was sacked: [7:13] Union's homegrown revelation: [13:53] Union trio called up to USMNT: [18:33] Sporting KC v Philadelphia Union preview: [22:40] Jovan Lukic extension: [30:50] Danley Jean Jacques call up to Haiti: [39:21] Philippe Ndinga call up to Gabon: [40:57] Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre first call up to USMNT: [44:24]   Photo Credit: Don Robson Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/   Callum's Social Media: Twitter: @CalWilliamsComm Instagram: @calwilliamscomm

College Hockey Coast 2 Coast Se 4 Ep 11 Sept 15, 2026 Tonight we discuss the preseason polls in the CCHA on the eve of the conference media day! Plus we talk USA Women's Hockey practicing in  Blaine, MN.  Join Scott, Paul and Tom on ITHSWpodcasts.Podbean.com, or wherever you get your favorite podcast! For more, click like and subscribe and go to ITHSWpodcasts.podbean.com

Ahead of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League opener in Pristina, former Kosovo manager Albert Bunjaki speaks to Raf Diallo. The current head of academy at Swedish club IF Karlstad Fotboll served as head coach of his birth nation between 2009 and 2017 and shares an insight into his role in helping to build the national team from the ground up before they became official members of FIFA and UEFA ten years ago and in their first World Cup qualifying campaign.TIMESTAMPS01:00 Bunjaki discusses his early experiences growing up in Pristina and the role football played at a time when Kosovo was part of Yugoslavia.03:00 Bunjaki explains the circumstances which led him to leave Kosovo for Sweden in 1991 and his years in exile while facing a 20-year sentence imposed in absentia for not accepting conscription into the Yugoslav army.06:00 Working his way up the Swedish football coaching ladder and the road towards being appointed Kosovo manager.11:00 The importance of late former Kosovo FA president and Yugoslavia international footballer Fadil Vokrri and putting the building blocks in place for a national team that was still seeking international recognition.16:00 How Bunjaki began scouting players abroad who would be eligible to represent Kosovo in the future, the dilemma faced by the likes of Swiss greats Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri, and the important support he received from mentor and close friend, Tord Grip, who previously served as a long-time assistant to the late Sven Goran Eriksson.28:00 How Bunjaki prepared for and put together a team for a milestone 2014 friendly against Haiti in Mitrovica after FIFA gave the green light for Kosovo to start playing its members in non-competitive games.36:00 Kosovo admission into FIFA and UEFA in 2016 and the challenge in being ready for the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, including earning a draw against Finland away in their first game despite not knowing if key players could feature just hours before kick-off.44:00 Bunjaki reflects on how Kosovo have built on his early work to almost qualify for the 2026 World Cup, beating Sweden - the country he has called home since 1991 - twice during the campaign.46:00 The rapid growth of Kosovan football at club level and what the Republic of Ireland can expect against the national team on Thursday, 24 September and what Irish fans can look forward to in Pristina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Se 6  Ep 6  Sept 13, 2026 Tonight we talk St. Louis hockey with the host of the Hockey Night in St. Louis podcast, Jeff Ponder. Plus all the action happening in Blaine, MN with USA Women's National Team practicing all week!  Listen now on ITHSWPodcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts! 

Dr. Siobnhan Statuta of UVA and a team physician for the U.S. Soccer Women's National Team joins Emily Vandersteen to discuss differing symptoms, recovery timelines, the role of hormones and the menstrual cycle, wearable tech and what it can and can't tell us, addressing the information and research gaps between males and females, and more. Stick around until the end to test your knowledge of concussions and misconceptions.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!#concussionsinwomen #concussion #TBI #USWNTSubscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a junior at Riverton High School, she's being called a once-in-a-generation talent and is being recruited by top-tier universities. On this episode of the Supercast, we talk with standout volleyball player Taylor Freeland and her head coach, Kaipo Tagaloa, about Taylor's incredible journey on the court. She shares what it's like training with the U.S. Women's National Team and what drives her on and off the court.

What comes next for the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino's second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT.0:00 Intro2:34 Pochettino's Second Cycle8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer21:42 Building the Player Pathway25:11 Win Now or Build Mode29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like?43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams59:22 College Soccer's Strength1:03:54 The Evolution of Women's Soccer in the USFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

This week's pick comes from JAC, who takes us back to 1989 for Best of the Best, directed by Robert Radler and developed from a story by Phillip Rhee and Paul Levine. Made for an estimated $5 million, the film assembled an impressively serious cast for a martial arts tournament movie, including Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee, James Earl Jones, Sally Kirkland, Chris Penn and Louise Fletcher. Production used locations in both the United States and South Korea, although some of the supposedly Korean tournament action was actually shot at the Olympic Stadium in Los Angeles.Released in the US on 10 November 1989, Best of the Best wasn't exactly a box-office champion, taking around $1.7 million domestically against that estimated $5 million budget. Critics weren't especially kind either, but the film found a much more appreciative audience on home video, where its mixture of martial arts, training montages, big emotions and unashamed late-'80s sincerity helped turn it into a cult favourite. It also proved resilient enough to launch three sequels and a franchise that continued throughout the 1990s.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISFive men have been chosen to represent the United States against the most feared martial arts team in the world.But before they can defeat Korea... they'll have to survive each other. Alex Grady is fighting through injury and responsibility. Tommy Lee is carrying the weight of the past. Travis Brickley appears to be carrying mainly anger and an urgent need to punch somebody.Under the relentless eye of Coach Frank Couzo, five individuals must somehow become one team. Because when pride, revenge and national honour collide in the ring, being good isn't enough.You have to be... the Best of the Best.FUN FACTSPhillip Rhee and Simon Rhee, who play opposing fighters Tommy Lee and Dae Han, are brothers in real life. Nothing says family bonding quite like repeatedly kicking each other in the head.Phillip Rhee isn't merely the star of the film — he also came up with the original story alongside Paul Levine.When Tommy is first shown teaching children in his dojo, the terminology and techniques are actually Taekwondo, despite the film regularly describing the competition as karate.Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell has named Best of the Best as his favourite martial arts movie.Alex Grady's son Walter was named after Eric Roberts' real-life father, Walter Grady Roberts.Kane Hodder — best known as Jason Voorhees in several Friday the 13th films — appears as Burt in the bar sequence and returned in different roles for Best of the Best 2 and Best of the Best 3.The film was the only entry in the original four-film series to receive a PG-13 rating in the US. All three sequels were rated R.There's a spelling mistake in Alex's National Team acceptance letter: "Congratulations" is written as "congradulations." Apparently proofreading wasn't part of the selection process.Phillip Rhee returned as Tommy Lee in the subsequent Best of the Best sequels, eventually becoming the central figure of the franchise.SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.And if you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss the USA Women's National Team hating each other, Lane Kiffin being on top of the College Football World, and the BIGGEST NFL storylines heading into Week 1 of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Agness talks the Women’s National Team! Rob Blackman dives into Purdue’s win over Indiana State! Coach Max Gooden from Indian Creek dives into his team beating Greenwood 35-14! Paul Condry gives his thoughts on Valparaiso beating La Porte 39-3! Coach Ron Qualls from Shortridge recaps beating George Washington 48-14! Coach Trent Taylor from Knightstown calls in after beating Union County 59-0! Andrew Smith from the New Pal Radio Network talks New Pal beating Yorktown 42-28. WNAS’ Brian Sullivan talks Floyd Central beating Silver Creek 49-14! WKLO’s David Deaton talks Corydon Central beating North Harrison 20-14! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast. Joining us today is Van Mathias, one of the most fascinating comeback stories in American swimming. Mathias' path to becoming the American Record holder in both breaststroke sprints was anything but conventional. At Indiana, Mathias was primarily a butterfly and IM swimmer before breaking through in the 100 breaststroke, finishing second at the 2023 NCAA Championships in 50.60. Then he essentially disappeared for two years and eventually returned to Indiana as the program's director of swimming operations. In the summer of 2025, Mathias decided to race again. After roughly eight weeks of training, he won the 50 breaststroke at U.S. Summer Championships in 26.76 and finished second in the 100 breast in 59.74, putting himself back on the U.S. National Team. Over the next year, Mathias dropped his 50 breast from 26.76 to 26.57, then 26.39 and finally an American Record 26.30. In the 100 breast, he went from 59.74 to 59.45, then 58.19 before breaking Michael Andrew's American Record with a 58.01. At the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, Mathias proved he could perform on the big stage. He won gold in the 100 breast in 58.02, took silver in the 50 breast in 26.42 and silver in the 50 butterfly in a personal-best 22.84. He also earned gold as part of both U.S. medley relays, including the world-record-setting mixed 4×100 medley. Beyond his breaststroke American Records, he's now been 21.62 in the 50 free and 22.84 in the 50 fly, which raises the question: Was Van Mathias training for the wrong events—or training the wrong way—for most of his swimming career?

On today's episode, Messi retires from team Argentina, Druski has a new hilarious skit about a very serious disease. Plus, scammers come in every color, even 49er red & gold, ICE still out there grabbing folks, underdog Angie Nixon's win in Florida ruffles some feathers and Louisiana's own Master P deals with some backlash of his own doing. Van and Rachel discuss all this and more.(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning(06:07) Messi has Retired from Argentina's National Team(14:35) Druski's Newest Skit makes Headlines (36:02) Fool's Gold(57:52) Milo Yiannopoulos Detained and Deported by ICE(1:09:38) Republican House Introduces Resolution to Condem Socialism(1:25:58) The Gloves are Off: Angie Nixon vs Laura Loomer(1:38:35) Master P Makes ‘Em Say “HUH?”Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I share part of a presentation from Canadian National Team and professional volleyball player Daenan Gyimah, as he gives coaches an inside look at what happens at the highest levels of the game. We discuss: Building strong team pillars and mental performance Helping athletes reset and “snap back” after mistakes Developing leadership and accountability within your team Creating stronger team culture and chemistry Why elite teams need clear systems and expectations How high-performance teams structure their practices What makes teams like Japan so effective Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop - http://volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jensen Lewis (1:53)! They break down how the Guardians are performing as they get ready to take on the Jays tomorrow evening, if PCA has run away with the NL MVP after hitting five homers against the Reds, what it means to have below .500 teams competing for the playoffs, how Milwaukee is finding success despite their low home run numbers, and much more. Then, James Palmer joins the show (26:00) ahead of the NFL Season to discuss the biggest stories heading into the season. They start off with Aaron Donald's NFL return with the Rams, whether Dallas could be a legitimate threat this season, the Bills' outlook under new head coach Joe Brady and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Messi retiring from the Argentina Men's National Team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lionel Messi, considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, announced Monday he would retire from competing internationally for Argentina's national team, saying in a statement on Instagram the decision “hurts deep down,” but “the time has come.” Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/08/31/lionel-messi-soccer-legend-and-billionaire-retires-from-argentina-national-team/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ball is Round sat down with Canadian Women's National Team head coach Casey Stoney to talk about the 2027 World Cup, the NSL's growth, and more!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the career, analytical philosophy, and remarkable adaptability of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who rose from the organization's video room to become the NBA's longest-tenured active head coach, a two-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals coach, and the newly appointed head coach of the USA Men's National Team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. How has Spoelstra continually redesigned his systems around dramatically different rosters, from the LeBron James era to Miami's more recent underdog playoff runs? What role do film study, statistical evidence, matchup data, experimentation, and unconventional defensive schemes play in his decision-making? The episode explores how Spoelstra has used switching, zone defenses, blitzes, drop coverages, and constant tactical variation to keep opponents solving new problems, while building an organizational culture capable of sustaining competitiveness across nearly two decades. What can leaders beyond basketball learn from a coach whose greatest competitive advantage may be his willingness to keep adapting?

JJ and Carlos talk about the final 20-man roster for USA Baseball's 2026 18U National Team. What are our overall thoughts of the roster? Who are players who just missed or were surprise additions? What might the lineup look like in competitive games? And why does Texas RHP George Ferguson have major helium? —Time stamps:(0:00) Overall thoughts(7:00) Breaking down the final roster(10:00) Surprising names who just missed?(20:00) George Ferguson helium—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it really take to reach your potential—and what separates the pursuit of excellence from simply being "good enough"? In this episode, I'm joined by Mike "Frog" Frogley, one of the most highly regarded minds in wheelchair basketball, for a conversation about high performance, leadership, culture, curiosity, failure and what it really means to pursue your best. Mike represented Canada at the 1992 Paralympic Games before moving into coaching, where he would help guide Canada to back-to-back Paralympic gold medals in 2000 and 2004. Across 21 years coaching in the US collegiate system, his teams also won a combined 12 national championships. But this conversation isn't simply about medals or basketball. It's about the process behind excellence. In this episode, you'll discover:

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dive into the weekend's Americans Abroad performances (05:53). Tim Weah has been marked out as a leader at Marseille (06:58), Alex Freeman sits again for Villarreal (13:24), and is it time to call George Campbell into camp (17:17)? Who are Mauricio Pochettino's top USMNT center backs (27:26)? The crew goes deep on Yunus Musah's return to AC Milan's starting XI and what in means for his hopes of returning to the National Team fold (41:17). And has MLS finally cracked the postseason code with the latest proposals to overhaul the playoff format (54:37)?Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

This past week I had the privilege spending a week training with the Canadian Senior Men's National Team and came away with a ton of lessons that coaches at any level can apply to their own gym. In this episode, I share: How the head coach planned each practice around player availability, injuries, load management, and practice goals How they designed drills to maximize volume, efficiency, and game-like reps Specific training ideas for serve receive, middle attacks, blocking, and 6-on-6 How they used competition and scoring systems to increase intensity How technology and a serving machine were used to replicate game speed The importance of players being prepared and warmed up well before practice What stood out most about the mindset and competitiveness of the players Practical lessons you can take from Team Canada and apply in your own gym immediately Click Here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Join my workshop at http://volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB  

In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen sits down with Rajat Lahiri, DPM, a graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, to discuss his journey into podiatric medicine, his surgical training, and his growing expertise in minimally invasive bunion surgery.Dr. Lahiri brings a distinctive background to foot and ankle medicine. He graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in bioengineering, where he developed an interest in solving complex problems and improving patient care through medical innovation. Wanting to apply that problem-solving mindset directly to patients, he pursued his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at AZCPM, graduating with Pi Delta honors.Following podiatric medical school, Dr. Lahiri completed his residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, one of the country's highly regarded podiatric surgical training programs. His residency provided extensive experience in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and helped shape his approach to complex surgical care.A major area of Dr. Lahiri's professional interest is minimally invasive bunion surgery, an evolving approach designed to correct bunion deformities through smaller incisions. His interest and experience in minimally invasive techniques have led to invitations to lecture at multiple state and national conferences.Originally from Seattle, Dr. Lahiri now serves patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond medicine, he enjoys spending time with his fiancée and family, traveling, trying foods from around the world, and following football and soccer. A devoted supporter of the U.S. Men's National Team, he had the opportunity to see the team compete live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating people making a difference through baseball and community service.Roberto Clemente: Remembering his humanitarian legacy and the annual Roberto Clemente Award. Christian Yelich: Named Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist for August for supporting animal rescue organizations. Little League World Series: Highlights from Williamsport, including standout performances by young players. Rasmus Family: Kenley Rasmus, neice of Colby Rasmus, made a strong showing on the mound, matching Mo'ne Davis' eight-strikeout Little League performance. International Little League: Nicaragua's Clemente Seville Picardo recorded 12 strikeouts and later threw out a potential game-tying runner from right field. Canada & Baseball: Jays Care is investing more than $2.6 million in 22 community baseball diamond projects across seven Canadian provinces. Women's Pro Baseball League: 11 Canadian women are playing in the inaugural WPBL season. Mo'ne Davis: Now playing professionally in the WPBL and continuing to inspire young girls in baseball. Rays Update: Tampa Bay dropped two home series after winning nine straight games on the road. MLB Standings: Discussion of division leaders and the playoff picture across both leagues. Pete Crow-Armstrong: Cubs outfielder reached 31 home runs and emerged as an NL MVP candidate. Meggie Meidlinger: Revisited a previous interview with the USA Women's National Team pitcher and architect. Foley Field: Meidlinger discussed her role in the University of Georgia baseball facility renovation, including the bullpen and pitching lab. Women's Baseball in Uganda: Meidlinger helped expand women's baseball to eight regions and hundreds of girls. See Her, Be Her: Documentary highlighting women and girls playing baseball around the world. Trailblazer Series: MLB/USA Baseball event giving girls ages 12-14 an opportunity to play baseball at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Jackie Robinson's Legacy: Emphasis on Robinson's impact beyond baseball and his role as a civil rights leader. Women's Sports Facilities: Meidlinger advocates for purpose-built, elite facilities designed around the needs of female athletes. Baseball's Future: Celebrating the growth of Little League, women's baseball and opportunities for the next generation.Little League World Series brackethttps://www.littleleague.org/world-series/2026/llbws/bracket/Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Atlanta United finally beat the Red Bulls, a team they'd never beaten in MLS play, and Adrian Gill's story (Barcelona academy, two knee surgeries, a debut that included 41 of 43 passes) is why. Jason Longshore breaks down Tata Martino's halftime adjustment, Almiron's record-tying assist, and Muyumba's 100th-appearance equalizer, then previews Wednesday's trip to Minnesota. Plus the Breel Embolo saga takes another turn: L'Equipe says Ipswich is the frontrunner, Ipswich's own beat reporter says otherwise, and Rennes just benched him to force a resolution. From there it's a trip to Fayetteville for the U-17 Women's National Team's World Cup dress rehearsal and a wider look at how the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is reshaping U.S. Soccer's youth pipeline, before closing with the 3-4-3: Andrew Jardines' first pro contract, Atlanta United 2's sweep of Chicago, Georgia soccer's shot at an NCAA attendance record at Sanford Stadium, and a Premier League preview.

U.S. Women’s National Team and Chelsea FC forward Alyssa Thompson joins Sarah to talk about her decision to sign across the pond in the WSL, leaving her sister Gisele behind at Angel City, and her goals looking ahead to the 2027 Women’s World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Plus, returning with a banger, shipping out of Boston, and fellow bi-furrious folks rejoice - a new mascot has arrived just in time for Sarah’s birthday! In honor of Sarah’s birthday, you can donate to Athlete Ally here and Trans Equality here Check out Sydney Leroux’s Maleficent costume to mark her return to Angel City FC here Watch Caiya Hanks score her first goal since her return from an ACL injury here… And see Hanks and Olivia Moultrie’s sweet embrace here Read Katie Barnes’ recent ESPN profile of Angel Reese here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Tory hosts Everything Fastpitch today. He notes the U.S. Women's National Team won the International Cup over Japan, with the USA Elite team finishing third, highlighting Montana Fouts and the deep Olympic player pool. City of the week is Greenville, North Carolina, site of the Little League Softball World Series; the equipment tip spotlights the ZVT training tool that uses color feedback to encourage seeing the ball. A listener shares a professionally timed 2.57 home-to-first run at an all-state combine. In the main interview, Neil Anderson explains SkillShark, an app and web platform that replaces paper tryout scoring with mobile evaluations, videos, weighted reports, automated team sorting, self-assessments on character traits, prefilled comments, developmental resource tagging, and automatic swing analysis. Tory advises new travel teams to balance challenging and winnable tournaments through self-assessment, tournament-director input, and coach networking, and closes with a safety PSA urging consistent, proper use of protective screens during hitting drills.SkillShark LinkSupport the show

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome after a few days on the road as they recap the ESPY's, their time in Philadelphia and New York, and check in on The Open Championship, where LeBron might be going, and much more. They are also joined by several great guests including Mike Tirico LIVE from Royal Birkdale as he will be on the call this weekend, Kendrick Perkins to give his thoughts on where LeBron James might wind up this season, USMNT Captain Tim Ream to give a post mortem on the World Cup and what comes next for the National Team, and lastly Shams Charania to give some updates on different moves that have been made so far this offseason in the NBA. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Men's National Team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in epic fashion, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16. Mike Ryan, Tom Bogert, and Chris Wittyngham are here to dissect the game and tell us where the program goes next after the crushing result in their home World Cup. Who is to blame? Should Mauricio Pochettino get another cycle as manager of the team? How can MLS catch up to the rest of the world? The guys answer all these questions before previewing the quarterfinal matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That opens a can of anacondas." Is Donald Trump using the Men's National Team as a political pawn? Is it all in the hips? Are the Polls going to come back in Zaslow's favor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices