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We off the new year with a variety show driven by listener questions from Instagram. Key discussions include the failure of the US to produce a world-class player despite its large population, issues with US soccer and MLS, and the importance of promotion and relegation. The episode explores how suburban soccer culture impacts player development, […]

Send us a textA year can include joy and pain without destroying you. In 2025, I said goodbye to my dad—the person I called on every big news story, new tech breakthrough, or small family win—and then rebuilt my life in a way he'd love to hear about. That mix of grief and momentum shaped everything: how I left about work, how I re-built my career, and how I chose where to invest my energy.The moment the fun drained out of a private equity‑owned, corporate job and the relief that came with choosing a nine‑person company where simple, focused execution mattered more than politics. Leads spiked, deals closed, and I found my stride again. With the commute gone, Refs Need Love Too took off: more than 2,000 orders shipped, new grip socks and made‑in‑USA buzzer flags, custom coins and badges for associations, and a robust global supply chain. On the creator side, TikTok and Facebook revenue jumped alongside brand partnerships, and creator events in Atlanta and LA cemented the feeling that I belong in that room—even as one of the oldest creators there.The mission sharpened with consulting work for US Soccer, where I helped launch the national referee abuse policy with videos, social assets, and a clear message that reached millions. That momentum led to a full‑time role with SoCal Soccer, building referee development and a learning platform that bridges the macro and micro: content for a global community and hands‑on training for refs running U8 fields every weekend. On the whistle, I earned high school playoff assignments, State Cup finals, and a U.S. women's youth national team AR slot, then headed to MLS Nextfest to learn from FIFA and CONCACAF referee coaches about the living nature of the game, the spirit of the laws, and the art of reading play.Family milestones kept me grounded, and to honor my dad's kindness, I'm launching the Pops Scholarship Fund: annual $1,000 and $500 awards for young referees pursuing education. It's a way to keep his name moving forward while investing in the next voices with a whistle. If you're building a life you'd be proud to tell someone you miss, you'll find a lot to hold onto here—practical playbooks, hard‑won lessons, and a strong heartbeat for the referee community. Listen, share with a friend who needs momentum, and leave a review to help more refs find us.Support the show

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SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins Monday's SDH AM looking at the NWSL getting HIP, cards and calls that may have raised eyebrows in the professional ranks, and Yanks abroad performing for their full-time clubs in England and Italy 

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM that preps your dayWe start with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at MLS moves to date during the holidayWe look at the Prem from the weekend and a club that may go back to the past for a future openingSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins looking at the NWSL getting HIP, cards and calls, and Yanks abroad Plus, breaking news involving Nashville and LAFC and your AFCON breakdown

Send us a text           This episode is the "Best of Season 13 of the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the Season 13 finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Many thanks go out to all the guests, sponsors, supporters, and most importantly, the audience. This week's "Best of Season 13 "Conversation with the Coach" will feature two interviews. First, Michael Milazzo, Asst. Coach with the New England Revolution II team and then Danielle Potemri and Damon Gallagher both involved with the US Amputee Soccer Association. Two "Best of Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about small sided games and Erik Eisenhut, who addresses goalkeeper communication. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" where Giovanni challenges the strategy relative to the impact of poor player development and practices at the grassroots level.During the hiatus, listeners will still be able to enjoy the regular Wednesday episodes in the form of "Best of The GP Soccer Podcast". Season 14 kicks off on March 4th. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com. GP Soccer Podcast appreciates its sponsors and supporters-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - The Beautiful Game Soccer Academy - Soccer Foundations Program via The Ethos Performance Group - GP Voice Over Services - Feedspot.comEnjoy the show! 

Bart drops by SDH AM to break down the weekend with Yanks playing abroad- and what Mauricio Pochettino might be looking at with his possible rosterPlus, we look at some of the marquee moments involving the refs at the center of the weekend as we look at their cards and calls (or "no calls...")

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Pellegrino Matarazzo becoming the first American coach in La Liga. Can Matarazzo succeed at Real Sociedad, and what would a successful stint mean for his future and U.S. Soccer's future?Then, Christian and Alexis bring on American film producer and soccer fanatic Franklin Leonard to discuss English media bias in soccer and whether England is ready to accept a Black superstar on the national team.Later, they also chat about Leonard's soccer fandom, the direction of the film industry, and his recent foray into politics. Timestamps:(10:30) – Can Pellegrino Matarazzo succeed in La Liga?(30:00) – Franklin Leonard joins The Cooligans(42:00) – Is there media bias against Black soccer players?(52:00) – Diving into the ever-changing film industry Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe keep an eye on AFCON Day 2 and look back at the openerWilfried Nancy wins his first match at Celtic- we look at what he has to say afterSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by in hour 2 for cards and calls from the weekend and a look at Yanks Abroad

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It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the action this weekend- including AFCONWe check in on Celtic and Wilfried NancyWe bring in new NPSL Chairman Steven Wagoner to talk the league and his new jobWe look at a new USMNT injury plus the latest in the NWSL talks with SoccerForUSPod's Bart KeelerEnjoy!

Despite hosting a major international tournament and having the best player of all time in the top-flight domestic league, attendance across American soccer — especially the USMNT — dropped in 2025. In this episode, Bart and Thomas chat with Lawrence Dockery, author of "2025 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table" for Beyond the 90.Hear the reasons why attendance may have dipped, and what it means for the leagues and U.S. Soccer going forward. Read the articles:https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/2025-american-club-soccer-attendancehttps://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/top-25-largest-american-soccer-crowds-2f5https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/usmnt-attendance-down-26-in-2025https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/uswnt-attendance-takes-slight-3-dipSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Send us a text                               Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with some brief commentary on the Mo Salah controversyThis week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Ade Coker, the legendary Nigerian player who played at West Ham. "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about adaptive coaching. "News and Analysis" features news from the AP as well as a tragic local story, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about the comparisons between players from 1990 as compared with those of today. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why the US will never develop world class players in abundance.The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

We now know the Group D opponents for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. But are we right to look at this as a favorable draw?Bart and Thomas discuss the fate of the USMNT, the peculiarities of the draw program, and some of the other groups at the World Cup in this episode. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe catch up with Furman's Braden Dunham on his way to the NCAA National Semis- looking at the season, his golazo in the last round, and how's he's grown in GreenvilleGlenn Davis joins to talk World Cup, the draw, US Soccer, and the city of Houston's place in it...GOLTV's Nino Torres comes Fully Loaded looking at Peru, Portugal, Mo Salah, and the World CupSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at Seattle's loss of Danny Leyva, the free agency window, MLS Cup, and the rest of the week in soccer

Send us a text                          Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an extensive overview of the World Cup draw and event showThis week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Kevin Murphy, the Goalkeeper Coach at Merrimack College. "Coaches Corner" features Eric Eisenhut discussing the team transition to defense. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about Mo Salah managing star players. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why the USMNT will likely never win the World Cup.The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

Hey, soccer fans! And congratulations to Inter Miami CF on their MLS Cup victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps! In this episode, Nick breaks down the stats, the big plays, and the just what the Herons did to win their first Major League Soccer championship. Though cheering against the Boys in Pink, Nick realized that the 'Caps never had control of the match despite the strong statistics. But, Miami is a team that bought its title - a strategy that is difficult to maintain - while Vancouver is a team on the rise and is sure to be in the trophy hunt over the next several seasons. In the second half of the show, Nick looks ahead to the next installment of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. A reduced field of 80 teams will compete for the trophy next season. Tune in as Nick looks at the schedule, new rules, and qualification standards for each of the divisions in US Soccer. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at MLS Cup in hour 1 with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon with highlights and postSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the World Cup draw and the US place in it plus navigating a final from the middle as a ref. We also look at a couple of calls from the weekend that involve hands that weren't called...The NAIA Men's final is this afternoon in Orange Beach, Florida- Grand View (Iowa) head coach David Groves stops by to talk about the season, the matchup with WVU Tech, and the week charging through a bracket...Plus, your AM News involving owners having to answer questions and stars being left behind on road trips

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From Benchwarmers in Decatur and The Brewhouse in AtlantaSDH Network starts your coverage of World Cup 2026Jon has your morning covered with the Pots broken downMichael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring talks US SoccerCity Manager of the City of Decatur, Andrea Arnold, talks Decatur Watchfest 2026GOLTV's Nino Torres helps us break down CONMEBOL potential impacts...Maddie and Jason look at the storylines heading into the Draw from The Brewhouse

U.S. Soccer hopes next year's World Cup sparks a new era for the men's program. We'll also look at how to pick up the restaurant tab without any drama - it's all about planning ahead and keeping it smooth - and why weighing the “relocation factor” has become a critical step when deciding whether to accept a new job.

Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Favian Renkel to the pod!

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Send us a text                                  Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience by dedicating this week's show to his father. Opening remarks include taking some heat from last week's prediction that Japan and Morocco will win a World Cup before the USMNT. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John DiBenedictis, author of the best-selling book- "The Last 9 Seconds: The Secret to Scoring Goals on the Last Touch". "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson and the topic is "Equal Playing Time". "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about the underdogs of Europe's super leagues. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why soccer will likely never have the highest participation rate in the US.The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe kick things off with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at the MLS Cup Final teams and the week that will be for US soccer fansGeorgia Gwinnett MSOC HC Steve DeCou previews the Round of 16 match in the NAIA playoffs later Monday afternoon and looks at the season-to-dateSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the last match of the 2025 USWNT schedule in South Florida and what to take away from the year...And we also look at the MLS moments from the weekend and the AM news involving ATLUTD

Bart is in south Florida getting ready for the last USWNT match of the year in Fort Lauderdale...We look at the previous match in the window and prepare for Friday's World Cup draw

The USMNT earned a very scrappy win against Paraguay and then drubbed Uruguay 5-1 — what might be the signature win of the Mauricio Pochettino era.What does this mean in the short term and long term?Bart and Thomas reflect on this big November window.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Send us a text                            Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience talking about the high school state soccer finals that just took place. Lot's of great games! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with GP Soccer Podcast contributor Paul Robinson where the topic is player development in the UK versus the US. "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini talking about how teaching and coaching are one in the same. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about World Cup qualifying in Europe. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AMMLS had their final 8 trimmed to a final 6...There's an instant classic to discuss from Vancouver, a reinforcement on goats in Cincy, and a big win on the road for NYC...Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at all of those matches plus the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad, and looking at offside- again...Plus, your AM news to set your day...

It's a busy day with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on SDH AMWe talk the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad for US Soccer, cards and calls that makes us scratch our head, and the psychology involving physical teams and refs calling fouls...

It's a stacked SDH AM that went into added time and extra timeSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT, USWNT, and Trinity RodmanBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst looks at the ups and downs of club ownership and mentoring and the common lessonsAppleTV's Miguel Gallardo previews the MLS playoffs from LaGuardiaThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges previews the USL-C final with Pittsburgh and FC TulsaGOLTV's Nino Torres has breaking news out of Peru involving the Clausura and we have all the AM news and college previews

Tyler Pilgrim drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AMAnd cover everything from CONCACAF to the USMNT and Europe to ATLUTD and the roster decisions for the first and second teams- ALL IN ONE SEGMENT

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by on Thursday's SDH AM to break down the topics of the weekWe look at World Cup Qualifying and the smallest powers aroundIs it the end of Marcelo Bielsa...?Plus, one country's dominant football team may be taking their matches in house...We go Fully Loaded for SDH

Another stacked SDH AM for a Wall Pass WednesdayWe look at TV programming choices in WCQScarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim talks Euro qualifying, CONCACAF, USMNT, and ATLUTDMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler talks MLS Cup playoffsJason Stephens talks the economics of soccer and MCO's that haven't worked- see Scotland and FSG for starters this week...

Unlock the secrets to global soccer success with renowned youth development expert Tom Beyer!

We shoot for the skies every week to entertain everyone, and this week we aim for the Cosmos. One of the most historical brands in US Soccer history is the New York Cosmos. From Pele to Beckenbauer, the brand is a fixture in US futbol culture, and next year the team returns. Leading the way is CEO Erik Stover who joins the show to talk about the work in bringing the team back, coming to Patterson, NJ, and the goals to team success.   We also chat about yet another Burlew dog encounter, Scott's discusses his day with the Cosmos staff, and Scott finds a new interest.  Have a listen!

A Freestyle Friday is loaded for SDH AMWe go over the WCQ from last night and prep for the USYNT U17 match in QatarMichael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring looks at the issues for mentors and mentees today plus news out of ATLUTDGOLTV's Nino Torres tours South America and looks at Gattuso's tenure in EuropePulsoSports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno looks at the new MLS schedule and the changes attached and get you ready for your weekend...

The USMNT is missing several stars for its two friendlies in the November 2025 window, so who will step up to shine? Bart and Thomas break down the roster selection and questions we have ahead of the matches against Paraguay and Uruguay. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM covering a lot of ground...Kacey White drops by to talk about the ACC title game this past weekend and the NWSL opening round- where a big favorite is watching now...We keep an eye on the U17 group stage match with Czechia to close the group stage for the USYNTThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by to talk everything USL Championship as we now are at Conference Finals and the USL League One final plus all the AM news to start your day!

Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez is representing the US at the U-17 World Cup in QatarHe joined SDH from the tourney to recap the first two matchdays and talk about the experience half a world away

It's a big Reaction Monday on SDH AMThere's reports of a Team 17 in the NWSL...MLS Opening Round best-of-threes are done with varying results and most favorites going through...929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to discuss...The USYNT U-17's are at the World Cup in Qatar, ATLUTD's Cooper Sanchez joins from there to talk about the first two matches in Group stage.SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the U17's and the November USMNT campGabe Schray drops by to talk MLS NEXT PRO's new champ and the USL League One Final...  

Powered by NoFo BrewingThe US Deaf Women's National Team is chasing a fifth Deaflympics Gold medal, but it will be the end of an international career for both coaches and three stars. Atlantan Kate Ward is one of those stars heading to that last tournament.We look at Kate's career and look at deaf soccer's growth...We also stop and check on AC Boise in USL League One. Their first-ever head coach is Nate Miller, coming into the franchise from Real Salt Lake. We ask why now and what Miller sees as the challenges and getting ready happens quickly before the 2026 season debut. 

Ep. 130: Is Canceling January Camp a Good Idea?The Athletic reported that the USMNT staff won't host a training camp in January 2026. Lovingly referred to as "Camp Cupcake," this domestic player gathering earns mixed reviews from fans of the team, but is it the right decision to vacate it right before the 2026 World Cup?Bart, Thomas and Lawrence discuss this topic, plus USWNT friendlies and USSF stadium selection in this episode.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

In Episode 104 the guys talk the FIFPRO World XI and the robbery of Raphinha, UCL Recap and the drama of Trent with Liverpool and Bayern looking like favorites, defining what a Big Club is, CAF World Cup Playoff Predictions, the new Adidas World Cup home kits, some political talk, and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Follow Us: @5asidemedia @wavyfooty on all platforms1:06 - Celebrating 1 Year with Musie!5:06 - Men's FIFPRO World XI, Raphinha ROBBED15:15 - Women's FIFPRO World XI, Golden Boy & Girl Awards18:23 - UCL Predictions in General22:45 - Is Tottenham a big club? What IS a big club?29:22 - Real vs. Liverpool, and the Trent Betrayal35:47 - Bayern Munich on SMOKE39:49 - Haaland on SMOKE (with good PR)41:20 - Cristiano Ronaldo Interview45:05 - Eusebio is the greatest African Player of All Time47:28 - Congo and Sudan conflicts, through the eyes of football58:11 - CAF World Cup Playoffs1:07:19 - Where should Osimhen go?1:11:04 - Endrick to Lyon?1:12:07 - GOAT African Kits1:13:50 - TOP Baller x Bundesliga event in NYC1:21:00 - Promotion/Relegation coming to US Soccer!?1:28:06 - Adidas World Cup Home Kits Reveal1:31:13 - Chat GPT for TACTICS!?

A packed Freestyle Friday on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks back at the USWNT windowBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits from the Friday Free Kick- looking at everything from USL Championship to parents, tempering expectations and timetables, as well as growth and pacing AppleTV's Tony Husband looks at Vancouver and FC Dallas as well as Match Day 2 of Charlotte and NYCFCMaddie drops by to go in-depth on the post-season: MLS, NEXT PRO, and ATLUTD

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to the news that US Soccer won't hold a January camp in 2026 (05:53). Is it a big deal or does Mauricio Pochettino already know enough about the MLS players fighting for a spot in his World Cup roster? It's Groundhog Day for Weston McKennie as Juventus sack Igor Tudor (26:01). Can Brenden Aaronson parlay his impressive form for Leeds into a more prominent role with the USMNT (33:00)? And what does the November camp look like if Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman aren't part of it (39:30)? The guys talk early impressions of the MLS playoffs (48:28) and Lionel Messi's push for a loosening of the league's salary cap rules (53:47). And the MLS coaching carousel claims two more names (1:03:01). 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf and Heather O'Reilly are joined by Ali Riley to discuss our last game with Angel City and revisit her professional football career. The crew also discussed NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman getting a 3-year extension and US Soccer announcing a co-host bid for the 2031 Womens World Cup. Plus, Jenni Hermoso and Mapi Leon return to the Spain National team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Tyler admits that Liverpool's loss to United exposed serious problems at Anfield (and potentially in his wedding plans). Forest's ill-fated Ange experiment blows up even earlier than predicted. Bournemouth and Palace high-quality slugfest. Villa drops two absolute WORLDIES right on Tottenham's face. And a preview of the weekend f/t Arsenal vs Palace (strong vs strong) and Bournemouth vs Forest (strong vs calamitous). HALFTIME: reaction to US Soccer's plan to reshape NCAA soccer into a world class U23 league that could involve regional promotion and relegation, though questions and concerns are myriad ROUND THE WORLD: extra brief MLS Hit-It-N-Quit-It Minute and Champions League preview STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs