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Real Madrid are wobbling, Xabi Alonso is under fire, Kylian Mbappé is a doubt, and Manchester City are coming to town — we set the scene for a massive Champions League night at the Bernabéu, with Pep Guardiola's perspective and what this tie could mean for Madrid's season and Alonso's future. We run through the rest of a loaded Wednesday slate, from PSG at Athletic to Arsenal's injury-hit trip to Club Brugge and Antonio Conte vs José Mourinho in Napoli-Benfica, plus quick hits on Liverpool, Barcelona, Spurs, Atleti and more from yesterday's action.On the back half, we pivot to Messi's back-to-back MLS MVP, the latest in the Thiago Almada/Botafogo case, Concacaf Champions Cup storylines, USMNT's emerging World Cup tune-up schedule, USL's CBA debate, Trinity Rodman's contract standoff, and a packed Refill with news from Germany, Argentina, Asia and beyond.

Discover Lafayette welcomes Hans Nelsen, known on air as “Fast,” who co-hosts the morning show on Big 102.1 from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. each weekday with CJ Clements. Pictured are CJ Clements and “Fast” (Hans Nelson), co-hosts of Big 102.1’s Morning Show Hans has been on the air in South Louisiana since 1985, starting as a USL student working the graveyard shift at a new urban contemporary station and going on to serve as on-air talent, program director, account executive, and sales manager at several top local stations. He also spent years as a stadium voice and play-by-play broadcaster, and his career has become intertwined with the story of local broadcasting in Acadiana. Hans was joined by his lifelong friend Sean Trcalek, General Manager of KATC TV-3, who was once known on radio as “Charlie Roberts.” The two reminisce about their early days as radio co-hosts and their lifelong friendship. Early Love of Music and the Magic of Radio Hans grew up in a home filled with very different kinds of music, from German organ to big show tunes, and a little boy's transistor radio became his portal to the wider world of sound. He recalls: “I grew up in a household where my dad listened to German organ music and would play it throughout the house on Sunday afternoons. We had to listen to it whether we wanted to or not. My mom was really into big show tunes. ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair” and “The Sound of Music.” But his own soundtrack lived on his bike: “As a little boy, I had a transistor radio that I taped to the handlebars of my bike, and I would listen to top 40 in one way or another. 1972.” He loved the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and pop hits like “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero.” As he got older, he says, “I really wanted to be a musician, and I wanted to be a singer, and I can’t really do any of that. I can play a little guitar, but radio was this next opportunity, though I didn’t really know you could turn it into a career. I just thought it would be something I did for fun.” Learning Radio on the Graveyard Shift Hans' first job was at an urban contemporary station, Foxy 106.3 (KFXZ). Growing up in New Iberia, he already knew some of the music: “It’s funny, you could be a rock guy, but also listen to the Gap Band and Kool and the Gang.” Even so, he had to go deeper into that catalog for a targeted audience: “This was deeper and a more targeted ethnic audience. But it was a piece of cake, because I loved music.” Being alone on the air at night was intimidating: “Well, I’d listen to so much radio. You try to imitate or emulate Casey Kasem, but I was so terrible. The fact that they let me stay past the first night…It was the middle of the night miracle.” He also remembers the mind games of that lonely studio: “You’re in a room by yourself and you can play mind games because you can either convince yourself that no one hears you, or that everyone’s listening. That one mistake, everybody’s going to hear it.” Hustling Through College Radio and 24-Hour Weekends Still in school, Hans got a weekend job at KVOL (1330 AM) and was quickly recruited by KSMB: “On my second shift, Scott Seagraves called me from KSMB and said, I’m listening to you. Do you want to come work for me?” He was “so hungry” to be on the air that he took on extraordinary hours. ““I would do six to noon on KSMB on Saturday and Sunday, and quickly added noon to six on weekends at KXKW. So, I worked 24 hours in two days and worked at a bar both nights. But I knew that I had the bug, and I turn it into a job!” That building is where he and Sean first truly connected and eventually became a morning team: “And Sean comes into that building, we end up being the morning team and here we are.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1XZVTbmikg Teaming Up with Sean: Voices, Characters, and Parodies Sean came in as a young newsreader, hired to do newscasts in the morning and afternoon. Their chemistry led to a two-man show that blurred the lines between straight news and wild characters. Sean explains: “It started as you and Debbie Ray and me in news. Well, when Debbie left, it was you and me doing news. And I think it was just kind of like. Why do we need a third guy? You know, I still did the newscast, but it was a two man show.” Hans recalls the “credibility issue”: “Sean's doing the ‘17 people were killed today' delivering the news and then he’s doing this crazy voice five minutes later and people knew it was the same guy. But we somehow just moved past that.” The two displayed a gift for spontaneous skits and song parodies: “We both could really rewrite song lyrics. We could make custom versions of big songs at the time. Remember Michael Johnson's ‘Give me wings, gimme wings.” It would end up, “Don’t give me legs. Breasts or thighs!” Hans says the creativity often felt effortless. “What was special about us? A special talent we both had was that there was no prep. We would sometimes do stuff and turn the microphone off. We’d look at each other thinking, that’s good. How did we just do that?” Hans Nelson (‘Fast’) and Sean Trcalek (‘Charlie Roberts’) pictured early in their broadcasting careers on the radio together. They have remained close friends over the decades. Humor, Changing Sensibilities, and Wanting Everyone to Feel Welcome Looking back at their 1980s material, Hans is candid about how much humor standards have changed: “Yeah, it was humor, but let’s just say sensibilities are different, right?” He offered a vivid analogy from pro wrestling to show how certain stereotypes were once normalized and now are not: “The character development in the 70s and 80s was the Iranian guy or the Nazi guy was the bad guy. It was what they did. You just don’t do that now, right?” Hans shared his personal compass: “I always wanted everybody to like me. I need as many listeners as I can get. They don’t have to look like me. They don’t have to vote like me. They don’t have to drive the same kind of car as me. But I want everybody to say, ‘I like listening to that guy on the radio.” Music, Memory, and Nostalgia of Radio For both Hans and Sean, music is deeply emotional and geographically specific; certain songs instantly bring them back to particular corners of their childhoods. Hans shared, “Some songs. What I’ve always been amazed by is when you hear a song and it brings you to a specific place. I mean, like a certain corner in your hometown and you’re like, why am I thinking of that when I hear Sammy John's “Chevy Van?” He offers another vivid memory: “Saturday in the Park by Chicago reminds me of standing in line at Saint Edward’s Catholic School for the cafeteria. I don’t know why.” Becoming “Fast Eddie” and Then Simply “Fast” A big turning point came when KSMB's sister station needed a music director and night disc jockey. The job came with a new name Hans disliked: “They tell me, your name is going to be Fast Eddie.” He tried to negotiate the name away, but wouldn't get the job if he didn't accept the on-air name. KSMB was too big to walk away from: Later, when he was put in charge of a new station and morning show, he pushed to shorten the name: “When we put the morning show on, it was the rude awakening with ‘Fast Eddie and Rob.' We could have done it. It just didn’t sound right. Fast is a speed, not a name, but it ended up being I can’t go anywhere and people yell it out like it’s normal. When I hear Hans, it’s heartwarming. I love being Hans, I wish I could be Hans on air.” The Power and Future of Local Broadcasting Both Hans and Sean describe themselves first and foremost as broadcasters: “What we have always had in common and still have in common is we’re broadcasters. People say, what do you do? I don’t say I’m the general manager of a TV station, or I’m a broadcaster. We’re local broadcasters and we’re passionate about it. We have been since the day we met, and to this day, we’re passionate about the impact that local radio and television can have on a market.” For Hans, that impact includes everything from playing nostalgia-filled music to public service in storms: “By impact, I mean moving people. When you play music, when you tell them what the weather’s going to be like, but also telling people where to go pick up sandbags.” Hans reminds us, “During a hurricane, we’re still the last man standing. TV stations may go down… but I have been on the air during hurricanes when I was the only voice available on the air in this market.” Sean highlights the advocacy role broadcasters have played in keeping AM radio in cars: “We are big advocates, and were successful this past year in advocating that automakers continue to be required to put AM radios in new cars. The reason to keep AM radio is that its infrastructure often remains operational when power grids fail and cell networks are overloaded or damaged, providing a core part of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). During events like hurricanes, AM stations became the primary way people received verified, real-time information, coordinated help, and connected with the outside world when phones and internet were down. They both reject the idea that streaming will wipe out local media: Hans says, “I’ll wrap that up with saying, Satellite radio and Netflix are not going to mean the end of local radio and local TV.” A Morning Show Today: Competing With Phones, Not Just Stations Hans reflects on what it's like doing a local morning show in 2020s Lafayette: “Technologically, it’s very different. Audience participation and reception is very different. We compete with many more things. I believe my biggest competitor in drive time is the telephone.” Listeners no longer call to check school closures, they get texts, but live local radio still plays a crucial role, especially in emergencies. Hans and his long-time friend CJ now host a show built on deep local roots: “We put this show together with almost a hundred years of Lafayette radio experience in one room for four hours a morning. There’s nothing that has happened here since the 60s that we don’t know about. We know where every street is. We know where the schools are. We know it. To me, it is a gift.” Big 102.1 has embraced app listening while staying “radio-first”: “On big 102.1, we've had over 1,000,000 hours of listening on our app. We’re still a radio station first. So if that many people are listening, that’s why we’re still effective… we do everything we can to stay connected to the audience, to do relevant things, provide relevant content and make it fun.” Voice of the Ragin' Cajuns From 2009 to 2017, Hans served as the stadium voice for UL Lafayette football and basketball, a role that grew out of his lifelong fandom: “I was such a fan. I was a Ragin Cajun as a kid. I wasn’t an LSU kid or a Tulane kid. It was USL.” Eventually, security protocols and family priorities pushed him to step away so he could watch games in the stands with his daughter: “Because of security protocol, she could not come in the press box. So when it was my weekend, I lost the whole Saturday and I said I would rather be in the stands with her watching the game.” His last act as stadium voice was a memorable one: “So my last duty was to introduce Billy Napier as the head coach. And I resigned that day.” Christian's Story, Organ Donation, and a Legacy of Life In one of the most moving parts of our conversation, Hans shares the story of his son Christian, who died after a workplace accident in 2013. Christian fell from a picker truck in a warehouse, and although doctors did everything they could, the injury was catastrophic. “He fell 20 feet. When you say 20 feet, you think broken ankle, maybe broken arm, but somehow, on the way down, his feet hit the forklift and flipped him. And he landed on his head.” At the hospital, after a brief brain surgery, the doctor came in and said, “Call your family.” When representatives from Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency arrived, Hans initially felt overwhelmed and resistant: “I’m like, heck no, I’m dealing with too much.” His ex-wife, Jenn, reminded him of Christian's own wishes when he got his license. “She said he would want to do it because he asked about it when he got his driver’s license.” That decision changed everything; “I realized he was going to save somebody’s life. We ended up saving four lives and it was life changing for us.” Christian's heart went to a teenage male that had been waiting for a heart for 18 months with time running out. Christian's right kidney and pancreas went to a female in her 30s. His liver went to a female in her 40s, and his left kidney went to a little boy. His corneas were donated, which gave sight to 2 people. Hans began speaking to civic groups and driver's ed classes about organ donation: “We would tell kids at Driver’s Ed like, they’re going to ask you about this when you get your license, you should know what it means. Most people can’t be an organ donor, even if they want to. You have to die a certain way.” He and Jenn started the Christian's Legacy Foundation to create awareness of the importance of organ donation and to provide support to donor families. Stories of other young donors continue to touch him deeply: “All these years later, those stories touch me in a different way. And I would not have read that story the same way had I not gone through that.” Is Broadcasting Still a Good Career? Asked if he would still recommend a career in broadcasting, Hans doesn't hesitate, though he acknowledges the landscape has changed: “I’m always going to recommend a career in broadcast. Sean explains that media sales in particular remain a strong path, even as technology and products evolve: “Your competition is different. Your products might be different. But of all we do, that’s probably changed the least.” There are fewer jobs, but better pay and more efficiency: “KATC had 100 employees not long ago. Our building was built for 120 people and we’ve got 52 now. And it’s not just because of efficiencies. Our cameras are robotic now Hans still longs to see young people with the same hunger he and Sean had: “I would love to see some young person who was like me or Sean who was willing to work 24 hours in two days when I was at KSMB. They fired the janitor, and for nine months I cleaned the building every night after I did my show, because I wanted them to see that I was willing to do anything to make it. And that’s not beneath me.” Through stories of late-night graveyard shifts, irreverent morning shows, hurricane coverage, stadium announcing, heartbreaking loss, and renewed purpose, Hans Nelson, “Fast,” reminds us why local broadcasting still matters. As he and Sean put it, they are, above all, local broadcasters, passionate about “the impact that local radio and television can have on a market” and the ways music, stories, and community can move people. You can contact Hans Nelson at Fast@big1021.com.

Today, I'm excited to speak with Justin Papadakis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Real Estate Officer at the United Soccer League (USL). Justin joined the USL in 2014 and has held various roles including President of Commercial Ventures and Chief Operating Officer and has led its expansion efforts across the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, and most recently, the announcement of USL's plans to launch a Division One men's professional league in 2027-2028. Prior to the USL, Justin served as leasing director, and later business development director, at DDR Corp, now called SITE Centers. While earning his dual degree in Public Policy and Economics at Duke University, Justin also played four seasons for the Blue Devils' Men's Soccer program. He has been recognized on America's Power List and Florida Trend's Florida 500, a list of 500 most influential business leaders in Florida. With Justin's help we delve into the world of soccer. He describes how the sport – and the business of soccer – has evolved in recent years and points out what sets soccer apart from other major sports. He also paints a picture for our audience of the soccer landscape today and how the USL fits in that landscape. We then take a look at soccer as an asset class in the broader category of sports and entertainment investment properties. Justin provides an educational overview of the unique investment attributes of soccer and soccer teams, highlighting how they are distinct from other major-league sports and what makes soccer franchises particularly attractive right now. Justin talks about the purpose and the mission of the United Soccer League (or USL) and explains how his organization helps UHNW clients and their family offices invest in and operate soccer franchises. Finally, he shares some practical considerations and risks family offices need to consider when they contemplate investing in sports in general and in soccer in particular. He offers valuable tips on how families and family offices should educate themselves and what resources exist for them to lean on in this growing and specialized segment of sports investing. Don't miss this educational conversation with a leading expert and experienced practitioner in sports franchise investing and operations.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still baffled by the Clippers sending Chris Paul home in the middle of the night and what could've caused it. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price join the show to talk about their historic season and Notre Dame's chances of making the CFP. Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to weigh in on the latest playoff rankings and who is to blame for the Lane Kiffin conundrum. We recap today's USL playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still baffled by the Clippers sending Chris Paul home in the middle of the night and what could've caused it. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price join the show to talk about their historic season and Notre Dame's chances of making the CFP. Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to weigh in on the latest playoff rankings and who is to blame for the Lane Kiffin conundrum. We recap today's USL playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still baffled by the Clippers sending Chris Paul home in the middle of the night and what could've caused it. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price join the show to talk about their historic season and Notre Dame's chances of making the CFP. Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to weigh in on the latest playoff rankings and who is to blame for the Lane Kiffin conundrum. We recap today's USL playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still baffled by the Clippers sending Chris Paul home in the middle of the night and what could've caused it. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price join the show to talk about their historic season and Notre Dame's chances of making the CFP. Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to weigh in on the latest playoff rankings and who is to blame for the Lane Kiffin conundrum. We recap today's USL playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are still baffled by the Clippers sending Chris Paul home in the middle of the night and what could've caused it. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price join the show to talk about their historic season and Notre Dame's chances of making the CFP. Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to weigh in on the latest playoff rankings and who is to blame for the Lane Kiffin conundrum. We recap today's USL playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if this Eagles team will end like 2024 or 2023. Michelle wants to create a USL playlist for tomorrow's show. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: the worst kick in NFL history! Stephanie McMahon joins the show to discuss her partnership with the V Foundation and her wrestling career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if this Eagles team will end like 2024 or 2023. Michelle wants to create a USL playlist for tomorrow's show. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: the worst kick in NFL history! Stephanie McMahon joins the show to discuss her partnership with the V Foundation and her wrestling career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if this Eagles team will end like 2024 or 2023. Michelle wants to create a USL playlist for tomorrow's show. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: the worst kick in NFL history! Stephanie McMahon joins the show to discuss her partnership with the V Foundation and her wrestling career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if this Eagles team will end like 2024 or 2023. Michelle wants to create a USL playlist for tomorrow's show. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: the worst kick in NFL history! Stephanie McMahon joins the show to discuss her partnership with the V Foundation and her wrestling career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if this Eagles team will end like 2024 or 2023. Michelle wants to create a USL playlist for tomorrow's show. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: the worst kick in NFL history! Stephanie McMahon joins the show to discuss her partnership with the V Foundation and her wrestling career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Riverhounds won the USL, so what's next? Where do you go from here? Lots of decisions to make in the offseason, what's in store for the Hounds? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

December 1, 2025 ~ Maxwell Murray, Detroit City FC's Community & Youth Programs Manager and Winner of USL's First-Ever Hometown Hero Award, joins Kevin as this week's All Talk All Star Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa are back to unpack a jam-packed weekend on both sides of the Atlantic. After missing the USMNT's November friendlies, Christian Pulisic returned in style, delivering the winning goal in the Milan derby (07:31). The guys debate a big question facing Mauricio Pochettino: Who's the ideal partner for Pulisic in a dual No. 10 setup: Gio Reyna or Malik Tillman (10:15)? The crew digs into the coaching carousel. With Wilfried Nancy emerging as a leading candidate for the Celtic job, can he translate his success with Columbus Crew to one of Europe's most pressure-packed environments (23:55)? And does LAFC have the right succession for life after Steve Cherundolo (29:17)? The guys tip their cap to USL champions Pittsburgh Riverhounds (44:55). Then it's on to the MLS Cup Playoffs: after gutsy semifinal performances from San Diego, Vancouver, and NYCFC, the question remains: can anyone stop Lionel Messi and Inter Miami (48:11)? 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

It's a full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMKayce White looks at college soccer and the shocks in the NCAA opening roundThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges looks at the Championship Final and the early roster decisionsTruett McConnell women's head coach David McDowell looks at the 2025 season and the NAIA tourneyToronto World Cup Committee Execc Director Sharon Bollenbach looks at their preps for hosting in the '26 World Cup 

Kaylor Hodges, fresh from the road trip to Tulsa and the last game of the year in USL Championship, looks at the last match of the season and some teams already making their 2025 roster decisions...

Gotham FC do it again — rising from the No. 8 seed to claim their second NWSL title in three seasons, powered by Rose Lavelle's cold-blooded finish and a postseason run built on grit, self-awareness, and big-game edge. We dive into the moments, the quotes, and the chaos that shaped their championship night.Then it's on to MLS, where Lionel Messi put on a masterclass to carry Miami into the Eastern Conference final, and NYCFC pulled off a smash-and-grab upset in Philadelphia to silence Subaru Park. Plus: Vancouver's wild nine-man shootout survival, San Diego–Minnesota preview, Premier League tension, Serie A drama, Barcelona's Camp Nou return, and everything you missed across MLS, Europe, USL, Liga MX, Argentina, and the college tournaments.Your Monday Morning Espresso — strong, global, and Around the Corner from Everywhere.

Hello Colorado Soccer fans. We did not expect to be doing this podcast! Matt is galavanting around England with the girlfriend. Mark is hyped for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds playing in the USL Championship Final! We separately discuss the Apple TV MLS Season Pass news. MLS voted to change the schedule format to the European style. We got a schedule for the 2026 MLS season. Lionel Messi is coming to Mile High on April 18. We've got USL thoughts. Also, Matt talks Denver Summit FC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before heading to Tulsa, The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges stops by SDH AM to break down the last game of the year and some news from the pitchside...

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Einseitigkeit oder Eitelkeit?  In der USL war viel los. Unter anderem wurden die "... of the Year" Awards vergeben und Louisville gewann fast alles. Ob das fair oder überhaupt sinnvoll ist, diskutieren Anne und Wulf. Knoxout für Spokane  In der League One wurde der Meister gekürt. Wieso Knoxville unterm Strich verdient gewann und wer im Championship Finale stehen wird, fassen Anne und Wulf zusammen. Um den USL Podcast noch besser und interessanter zu machen, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr über Rückmeldungen, Meinungen, Feedback oder Kritik. Auch Themenvorschläge, die ihr in künftigen Folgen hören wollt, nehmen wir gern entgegen. Das könnt ihr gern bei Twitter unter ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

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

Send us a textWe dive into a chaos-heavy sports week where FCS seeding flips, MLS redraws the calendar, and World Cup qualifying opens doors for surprise entrants. The stakes spike across rivalry games, while a few programs and federations make bold, risky bets on timing, talent, and identity.• South Dakota State's slide and what the committee values• Bracketology snapshots, seeds, and the real bubble• Rivalry week impact: Brawl of the Wild, Lehigh–Lafayette, Harvard–Yale• MEAC decider in Dover and Celebration Bowl path• FBS vs FCS upsets worth monitoring and why they matter• MLS's fall-to-spring pivot and USL's opportunity• International breaks, player availability, and transfer timing• CONCACAF chaos: Suriname and Curacao push for first World Cup trips• UEFA qualification pressure points and Nations League backdoors• NHL pulse check: pace-setters, slides, and the Sweden series“Stay tuned for tomorrow because I have a poem, maybe even an epic to read of the return of the rise of the ashes of Mason Rudolph.” Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

We cover several interesting happenings around town this week on the Access Louisville podcast — including a nearly $36 million development that's under way in the Portland neighborhood. LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett was on hand earlier this week for the ground breaking of Liminal, located at 1416-1426 Lytle Street.  Antecedent Development and its partners are working on the project, which aims to transform historic warehouses into 138 apartments and 20,000 square feet of commercial space. The development joins other major investments in Portland, pushing total revitalization efforts beyond $100 million.We discuss the distinctive look and feel of the project and its potential impact on the neighborhood. After that we talk about plans from Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Inc. to replace its very first Louisville store, near Outer Loop, with an updated and more modern space nearby.Reporter Olivia Estright is on the show as well to talk about a couple stories that she has been working on this week, including the closure of two restaurants in New Albany, Indiana. The owner was trying out a plan for dual concepts in a space on State Street, but it didn't take, she explains. Estright also discusses the relocation of Mahonia, a plant shop that's moved from NuLu to St. Matthews. A big road construction project in NuLu was one of the reasons for the moves, she explained.After a break, Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt jumps on to chat about the United Soccer League, of which Louisville City FC is a part. As we've reported before the USL is launching a new top tier Division I, which will have a system of relegation and promotion. Soccer fans in the US have bemoaned the lack of such a system in Major League Soccer, so the new league is drawing plenty of interest. Schmidt recently penned a story in which he offers his take on what the league will look like when it launches in 2028. And that story is getting some traction with soccer fans nationally. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can follow it on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

It's been a couple weeks but we're back with USL updates, a rundown of World Cup Qualification matches, and some chatter about England, Ireland, Scotland, and all of the UK, among other potential World Cup squads. Cheers!

H and Scott break down the Media Cup rosters, Damian Las sweeping USL awards, and all the international call-ups for Austin FC players.We react to Ilie Sánchez scoring for Catalunya, Uzuni's Albania clinching a playoff spot amid transfer rumors, Dani Pereira's strong window with Venezuela, Svatok helping Ukraine advance, and big wins for Ervin Torres and Micah Burton with the USYNT.We cover Andy Loughnane's comments on the new MLS calendar, what the 2027 shift means for Austin FC, and why the schedule change matters.Plus: Austin FC Academy results, USMNT's 5–1 win over Uruguay, Bielsa's criticism of MLS, and Ronaldo's high-profile visits in the U.S.

Tied for the longest unbeaten streak in league history. A goal differential higher than most teams' points earned. Clean sheets for days. Unbreakable chemistry. What's not to love about Lexington Sporting Club? Join the crew as we chat about it all and discuss MLS's announcement to move to the European schedule in 2027 including what it might mean for the USL!#lexgo #lexingtonsportingclub #gainbridgesuperleague #soccer

College Soccer's SoCon had a golden goal and USL League One has a champ in Knoxville...Gabe Schray drops by to break down how Furman advanced to the NCAA tourney and One Knox runs from the beginning to the end of the League One schedule...We look at those matches and the year-end awards in USLL1

It's a big Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look at voodoo in World Cup Qualifying929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to talk about the new MLS schedule adjustment and the TV impactsWe examine owner investment in the future in MLS plus player movementGabe Schray looks at SoCon's golden goal and the season in USL League One- with a champ in Knoxville

Powered by NoFo BrewingIt's a look at stories at the roots of the game around the planet that we need to know about- a federation growing in the Pacfic, a trailblazer in Sicily, a relegation in Argentina, and a team growing quickly with a premier only a few months away...The anchor leg is in Corpus Christi, Texas where CCFC is launching for their premiere in USL League One in 2026...Eran Hami - Director of Communications and Marissa Trevino - Director of Operations- drop by for the update...

Step inside the world of Orlando City SC like never before with this exclusive founder's perspective! From the humble beginnings in the USL to the highs of joining MLS, this episode dives into the heart of soccer culture, its impact, and the passionate journey of building a club from scratch. What does it take to create a team from the ground up and connect with a community? How do you navigate the challenges of growing a soccer club in the ever-evolving landscape of MLS? Join John Rollins, an Orlando City SC superfan and contributor, as he shares his unique soccer insights, personal experiences, and cultural heritage as a dual English-American football enthusiast. From his family's deep ties to Stoke City in England to the electrifying launch of Orlando City SC, this conversation is packed with passionate debates and behind-the-scenes stories that every soccer fan will love. What do you think about the state of soccer in America and the rise of MLS? Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe to be part of our growing community of FootballPassion and Mofutbol fans from around the world. Let's keep the conversation going—how can we make soccer the biggest sport in the U.S.?#OrlandoCitySC #SoccerInsights #FootballPassion #CulturalHeritage #MLS #SoccerNews #Mofutbol#mlsinsights #soccerfandom #usltomls #mlsexpansion #soccercommunityCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:02 - John's Backstory06:06 - John's Love for Soccer10:02 - Thoughts on MLS16:40 - USL vs MLS Fan Experience20:25 - Growing Pains of a New Club21:45 - Starting a Soccer Team26:15 - Best Moment as a Social Media Manager29:20 - Future Plans for OCB33:58 - Motivation for Starting a Podcast36:55 - US Soccer Social Media Landscape40:50 - Favorite Soccer Team42:55 - Supporting a Losing Team45:50 - Financials of Pro/Rel51:36 - Tips for MLS Newbies53:35 - World Cup and Euros Discussion56:13 - Favorite Stadium Food57:47 - Changing a Soccer Rule1:00:05 - MLS Playoff Predictions1:03:45 - Following John and His Podcasts1:06:46 - Outro

Corpus Christi FC is in preps to join USL League One on the field for the 2026 season...Comms Director Eran Hami and Operations Manager Marissa Trevino drop by for the update as the first season is just around the corner 

It is stories that link on your Wall Pass Wednesday and SDH AMWe go in depth into the announcement of NWSL to ATL for 2028. We hear from Arthur Blank and NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim joins to talk about the announcement, the landscape, and what to anticipate going forward...Corpus Christi FC is getting ready for their own maiden voyage in USL League One- Director of Comms, Eran Hami, and Operations Director Marissa Trevino talk about the build and what's left before they hit the ground running for 2026

The USL Championship is down to their last four The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by for the weekly playoff update- surprises and what to expect in the conference finals this weekend 

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!

Gabe Schray drops by to look at the MLS NEXT PRO final where Red Bulls II come out on top- we also have some of the story lines that stuck from the 2025 season in MLS MEXT PROPlus, a look at the USL League One Final- and the teams left behind in the semis by One Knox and Spokane...

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. 

The guys sit down to discuss the addition of Tony Scholes of USL. He'll lead the new Division One league and help impliment promotion/relegation in the USL system.  Plus loads of other discussion around the sport for your consumption!

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are lost in the sauce after the Jets traded Ahman Gardner and Quinnen Williams yesterday for tons of draft capital. Is a reset like this good for Jets fans and for Aaron Glenn's job security? There is disagreement among USL about how much better the Cowboys made themselves yesterday trading for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. The Colts pushed all their chips in the middle of the Daniel Jones table...risky or bold?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are lost in the sauce after the Jets traded Ahman Gardner and Quinnen Williams yesterday for tons of draft capital. Is a reset like this good for Jets fans and for Aaron Glenn's job security? There is disagreement among USL about how much better the Cowboys made themselves yesterday trading for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. The Colts pushed all their chips in the middle of the Daniel Jones table...risky or bold?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are lost in the sauce after the Jets traded Ahman Gardner and Quinnen Williams yesterday for tons of draft capital. Is a reset like this good for Jets fans and for Aaron Glenn's job security? There is disagreement among USL about how much better the Cowboys made themselves yesterday trading for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. The Colts pushed all their chips in the middle of the Daniel Jones table...risky or bold?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle are lost in the sauce after the Jets traded Ahman Gardner and Quinnen Williams yesterday for tons of draft capital. Is a reset like this good for Jets fans and for Aaron Glenn's job security? There is disagreement among USL about how much better the Cowboys made themselves yesterday trading for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. The Colts pushed all their chips in the middle of the Daniel Jones table...risky or bold?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices