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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's resilient 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC in USL Cup play. After going down to 10 men following a first-half red card, Sacramento battled back to earn a point in regulation before claiming the extra point with a 5–3 penalty shootout victory, giving Republic two valuable points in the group standings. We also take a look at the current USL Cup group standings and discuss what Sacramento needs to do to advance to the next stage of the competition. Plus, we preview Republic's upcoming USL Championship matchup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, check in on recent results from local clubs competing in the USL W League and USL League Two, and look ahead to their upcoming matches. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Buffalo Pro Soccer President Peter Marlette hosts a town hall on when the team will begin in USL Championship for founding members full 468 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:19:36 +0000 3OfvfFMymo57J3ADL4tnZbPj7sSLn5ZZ news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Buffalo Pro Soccer President Peter Marlette hosts a town hall on when the team will begin in USL Championship for founding members Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 2–0 road loss to Phoenix Rising FC, marking Sacramento's second consecutive away defeat. We discuss the key moments from the match, what challenged Republic FC, and what the team will need to do to get back on track. We also review the latest USL Championship standings and where Sacramento sits as the season reaches an important stretch. Plus, we preview Republic's upcoming USL Cup matchup against Monterey Bay FC, discuss the club's new goalkeeper who has joined on a 25-day trial, and check in on the recent results of local Central Valley clubs competing in USL W League and USL League Two. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by SDH AM to look at the last 30 days across all leaguesThere's a title game approaching, a team in the same league leaving, a showdown in USL Championship, and some new sides hanging in there so far...

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton and John look back at Week 12 in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 2–1 road loss to San Antonio FC. We discuss the key moments from the match, where things went wrong for Republic FC, and what the team can take away moving forward. We also take a look at the latest USL Championship standings and where Sacramento currently sits as the season continues to heat up. Plus, we preview the upcoming matchup against Phoenix Rising FC, and talk about several familiar former Republic players participating in The Soccer Tournament (TST), including some recognizable names from Sacramento's past. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 1–0 win over Oakland Roots SC at the Oakland Coliseum in USL Cup play. Sacramento earns its second win of the tournament, and we talk about the key moments from the rivalry matchup and what stood out from Republic's performance on the road. We also take a look at the current USL Cup group standings and discuss where Sacramento sits as the competition continues. Plus, we preview Republic's upcoming USL Championship matchup against San Antonio FC and what to expect heading into the league clash. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Taimu Okiuyoshi reminds us all that sometimes belief in one's self is a hard thing to stop...We catch up with him in Brooklyn as he's getting regular reps for Marlon Leblanc and Brian McBride in USL Championship.He talks about his decisions along the way, what led him to his current club, and how he embodies everything he learned from his time at Marshall... 

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton and Ryan look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton and Ryan look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 4–0 win over Spokane Velocity FC in their opening match of the 2026 USL Cup campaign. Sacramento started the tournament in style, and we break down the big moments from the match and what stood out in the performance. We also talk about the debut goal from new Republic loanee Tyler Wolff, who scored his first goal for the club within his first 10 minutes after arriving on loan from Real Salt Lake. A dream start for the new signing, and we discuss what he could bring to the squad this season. Plus, we preview Sacramento's upcoming USL Championship matchup against Orange County SC, and Riyan shares which FIFA World Cup 2026 matches he's attending, what he paid for tickets, and how those prices compare to today's resale market on SeatGeek. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, expert John Morrissey makes his case for his Backheeled.com USL Championship Power Rankings, dissecting No. 1 down to No. 25.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, expert John Morrissey makes his case for his Backheeled.com USL Championship Power Rankings, dissecting No. 1 down to No. 25.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's intense 0–0 draw against Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. After a hard-fought match that went through regulation and extra time, it all came down to penalties, where Sacramento came up just short in a 9–8 shootout. We break down the key moments, the defensive battle, and how the game unfolded all the way to the dramatic finish. We also share our thoughts on what this performance says about Republic FC competing against MLS opposition and what positives can be taken despite the result. Plus, we look ahead to Sacramento's next USL Championship matchup against Brooklyn FC and what to expect as the team shifts focus back to league play. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire - the winningest MLS team in US Open Cup history - advanced to the Round of 16 after a 2-1 victory over Detroit City FC. The Men in Red dominated the first half, and Jason Shokalook scored a brace in his first start for the Fire first team. However, a DCFC goal, a red card to Puso Dithejane, and a freight train all in the span of five minutes propelled the USL Championship side to nearly equalizing. In what was a chaotic second half, the Fire survive and advance to take on St. Louis City SC in the next round. Nick also previews the upcoming match against FC Cincinatti. He predicts a draw, but notes that both teams have lots of roster questions due to injuries and the defenses may be prone to lapses. Cincy will also be without key player Kevin Denkey, who will be serving a red card suspension. Can the Fire take advantage and extend their win streak to four matches? 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.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton, John and Ryan look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton, John and Ryan look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire host a red hot Nashville SC team this weekend at Soldier Field. Tune in as Nick previews the matchup, including the tactics and players the Men in Red need to watch out for. Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, and Cristian Espinoza make from a triple-threat - not unlike the Fire's own Hugo Cuypres, Jonathan Bamba, and Philip Zinckernagel. We'll see which offense wins the day and which defense can disrupt their opponents. Nick also discusses the spectacular goal from Mbekezeli Mbokazi while on international duty with South Africa and brings up some criticism of the defender from his Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos. We also discuss the Fire's next opponent in the US Open Cup, USL Championship side Detroit City FC. 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.

Assistant Coach Tommy Soehn joins Zarek to recap Soehn's experience with indoor soccer, his time coaching Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship, and the move to Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton and John look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The clubs take some early time off for the sake of country. Time to take an international break and view the U.S. soccer landscape from 30,000 feet. As much as FC Cincinnati occupies a lot of our attention, the competitive environment has expanded greatly nationwide. Even in the Tri-State area has fortified itself since the MLS call-up. Lexington SC is splashing cash to challenge Lou City in USL Championship, Indiana's Fort Wayne FC made the jump to USL League One, and Forest City Cleveland will challenge for Ohio in the 2027 MLS Next Pro season. So how do the lower leagues look in 2026, both on the pitch and on the hangers? We've asked Brett Mullenix from KIT SZN and The USL Show to give us his general glance at lower-league coverage and pick out his favorite kits from the USL universe. (We are, after all, the "Jersey Swap" podcast for a reason.) Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC, highlighted by a huge late penalty kick save from Danny Vitiello against former Republic player Nick Ross to secure the point. We break down the key moments from the match and what stood out from the performance. We also include post-match press conference comments from Neill Collins, Danny Crisostomo, and Arturo Rodríguez. Plus, we talk about the latest stadium news, preview Sacramento's upcoming U.S. Open Cup matchup against Valley 559 FC, and look ahead to the next USL Championship game vs El Paso Locomotive FC. We also go through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions and more! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton, John and Ryan look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before his trip to Asheville for Asheville City and Greenville Triumph in Open Cup, Kaylor stops by to look at the first two weeks of the USL Championship season and who is not looking good after slow starts... 

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton and John look back at Week Two in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Tide Talk!Ryan & Matt talk RIFC's 1-1 USL Championship home opener draw vs Sporting Jax, share your thoughts, and more!Up The Tide!https://linktr.ee/tidetalkri

In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC's 0–0 draw on the road against Lexington SC in the club's second match of the season. While it was Republic's first tie of the year, the match also marked another clean sheet for goalkeeper Danny Vitiello, continuing his impressive USL clean sheet record. We also preview Sacramento's upcoming U.S. Open Cup matchup against El Farolito, the NPSL side famously known as The Burrito Boys, and discuss what to expect from the cup clash. Plus, we look ahead to next Saturday's USL Championship match when Republic returns home to face Monterey Bay FC. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Season 8 is here! Rob and Ethan put a bow on a busy offseason, breaking down the final roster moves — including the club's first homegrown Academy signing — new kits, renewed optimism from the front office, and what to expect from a younger, faster, more attack-minded squad. Then former Badger and USL Championship veteran Mark Segbergs joins the show to talk team cohesion, locker room energy, pregame playlists, and what fans can expect on the field this year. Plus: a full opening-weekend league roundup and a Champions League Cinderella story in Stoppage Time.Follow the show @608Soccer on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. Peyton, John and Ryan look back at Week One in the USL Championship, playing show and tell with an exciting opening slate of gamesWant to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher plays 20 questions with the crew. Everything ranging from the best kit this upcoming season to what the most popular tactical idea will be as Peyton, Ryan Sykora and John Morrissey preview the upcoming 2026 USL-Championship season. Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. To read John's team-by-team previews click here. 30,000 words on all 25 teams.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher plays 20 questions with the crew. Everything ranging from the best kit this upcoming season to what the most popular tactical idea will be as Peyton, Ryan Sykora and John Morrissey preview the upcoming 2026 USL-Championship season. USL Championship broadcaster Joe Malfa joins.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics. To read John's team-by-team previews click here. 30,000 words on all 25 teams.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaylor Hodges stops by for his monthly visit with SDH AM to break down everything in USL Championship over the last 30 days- all the moves in Sacramento lead in the West and the teams at the top solidifying their place in the East  

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look at the latest with South Georgia Tormenta in USL League OneThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by to update us on that and one more off-sesason time before USL Championship begins for realAppleTV's Kacey White breaks down Houston and Chicago- the good, the bad, the passing, and the Bogusz- plus we look at the day in CONCACAF and UCL

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher brings 12 If/Then Mad-Lib-esque statements to the table in an attempt to predict the future for six USL Championship teams.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philadelphia Union dropped their MLS season opener to D.C. United by a score of 1–0, with former Union player Tai Baribo scoring the lone goal of the match. Todd and José discuss the latest news, including the Union finalizing a loan to send homegrown midfielder CJ Olney to USL Championship side Brooklyn FC, and the club nearing a deal to sign left back Philippe Ndinga from Degerfors IF in the Allsvenskan. Todd and José also share their thoughts from Saturday's match and discuss topics such as Bruno Damiani and Ezekiel Alladoh's lack of touches in the penalty area, Alladoh's red card, and the MLS debuts of Japhet Sery Larsen, Geiner Martínez, Alladoh, Agustín Anello, and Finn Sundstrom. They also debate whether Cavan Sullivan should have a bigger role after his first two games of the season. Finally, they hand out the first Blunder of the Week of the new season, which goes to Concacaf for its "great" press conference setup. News: The Union finalized a loan deal sending homegrown midfielder CJ Olney to USL Championship side Brooklyn FC: [2:53] Philadelphia is closing in on a transfer to acquire left back Philippe Ndinga from Degerfors IF in Sweden's Allsvenskan: [12:37] D.C. United v Philadelphia Union: Tai Baribo's impact: [16:53] Attacking Rust & Final Third Woes: [22:55] Ezekiel Alladoh Red Card: [38:12] MLS Debuts Across the Pitch: [45:15] Youth Spotlight: Cavan Sullivan: [53:19] Blunder of The Week: Concacaf's media quality after Defence Force v Philadelphia Union: [1:02:10]   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/

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher brings 12 If/Then Mad-Lib-esque statements to the table in an attempt to predict the future for six USL Championship teams.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher brings 12 If/Then Mad-Lib-esque statements to the table in an attempt to predict the future for six USL Championship teams.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship's biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, the Backheeled crew runs the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. This week, Host Peyton Gallaher brings 14(!!) If/Then Mad-Lib-esque statements to the table in an attempt to predict the future for seven USL Championship teams.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here. You'll get to see smiling faces and neat graphics.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.