POPULARITY
After a few weeks off, we're back to discuss a crazy summer transfer window, the good and bad of the Club World Cup, and give some updates on the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League 2 Playoffs. Cheers!
On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Westchester SC owner Mitch Baruchowitz talks about his expansion team in the USL League One
USL League One spreading out West is an essential part of the plan over the next few years (“Manifest Destiny for L1”). Forming a Western Division would cut down on travel costs and make a 3rd tier professional club more affordable to operate. It is cities like Boise that are the perfect fit for joining the USL Western Front. The intrigue for the city as a potential soccer hotbed piqued after two friendlies produced sell-out results in the recent history. There was an Athletic Bilbao vs Liga MX Club Tijuana in 2015 that drew nearly 22k people into Boise State (where the infamous blue turf was covered with grass for the event…). Then there was a very unique event - where a USL Championship regular season league game took place (Portland Timbers II vs Swope Park Rangers) in 2016 at a High School in Boise and sold out the field at 4,350 people. The feeling of it being a good fit for USL is proving to be true as the club have already sold 3,500 season tickets for their USL League One Inaugural year. That is even without the branding in place (which is set to be released on June 27th). There was a brief period where the local Minor League Ownership group (of Boise Hawks) was speaking with USL to get a USL Championship squad. But Covid changed the narrative there. Now the timing is right and an All Star Front Office composed of four individuals - each with a different, unique specialty, are the ones backing this new project. There's NBA Executive experience, US Soccer Experience, Idaho Youth Soccer, and Real Estate Development experience all coming together to give this project legs. The Stadium project is perhaps one of the best stadium projects in the Country at the moment as well. They are converting an old horse racing track into a 6,000 fan soccer-specific stadium that has an incredible mountain backdrop. Phase 2 of the stadium project, which will hopefully be necessary as USL institutes promotion/relegation, would add an additional 5,000 seats for a capacity of 11,000 people. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to watching how things unfold in Boise, Idaho and I appreciate Bill Taylor for taking the time to speak with me. Here's a snippet of our conversation. If you want the full videos, visit our YouTube channel here.
The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges comes by for his monthly visit to break down the ups and downs in USL Chammpionship and USL League One from the last month of action...
This week on Walkin 90, we're diving into everything that's making USL League One spicy right now.We kick things off with a full US Open Cup recap, then dive headfirst into the post-derby fallout in Chattanooga—yep, it got heated. We've also got a fresh Chaos BCS update, our must-watch Games of the Week, and we're talking stock watch: who we're buying, who we're selling, and which teams should be smashing the panic button already.It's early in the season, but the drama? Fully in midseason form. Tap in.
Union Omaha, the defending champions of USL League One, are the league's defending champions. The only two-time champion in the league's six-year history. They are also three-time winners of the Player's Shield, which honors the team with the best regular season record. This team sets the standard for the third-tier professional league in American soccer. The team has ambitions, including a new soccer-specific stadium in downtown Omaha. This piece was reported and published in late February 2025.Interview sources: Martie Cordaro, Dominic Casciato, Rashid Nuhu, Blake Malone, PxP calls courtesy USL/CBS
It's almost been a month since our last podcast episode, but we're back (sorry for the wait)! And we have a lot to talk about. Sharon lets us know how the new Sac Republic jersey reveal event went, our thoughts on the new jersey (away jersey will be the same as last season), a few couple of SRFC players were signed during this time, a new possible USL "Premier" League?, and more! 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
One of the founders of Apotheos FC, Anthony Catalano, drops by SDH AM to discuss the team's move from NPSL to USL League Two
Grassroots Soccer: The Story of SF City FC and Community OwnershipIn this episode of 'Don't Know Much About Football,' hosts Ian and Karlo welcome Brendan Brown, a returning guest and board member of SF City FC, alongside Ian Blackley, the club's chief executive. They explore the unique community-owned model of SF City FC, the significance of their partnership with San Francisco's public transit (SFMuni), and the practical challenges of running a pre-professional soccer club. Brendan and Ian discuss their efforts to grow local soccer culture, the importance of volunteer support, and the club's structure within the USL League 2. They dive into the impact of COVID-19 on operations, the US soccer pyramid, and the journey of young players aspiring to go pro. The episode concludes with stories of fan engagement, the joy of building community, and aspirations for future seasons, aiming to make the sport more accessible and culturally significant in the Bay Area.00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions02:32 SF City FC: Club Mission and Structure06:54 USL League 2: Competition and Player Development11:01 Volunteer-Driven Operations and Community Engagement15:02 Innovative Sponsorship with SFMTA - A Game Changer19:31 Behind the Scenes: Financial Struggles and Triumphs21:09 Marketing Magic, Volunteers, and Post-Pandemic: The Power of Community28:10 Challenges in Grassroots Soccer - Growing the Sport34:41 SF City FC Players and Performance - Upcoming Season40:31 Heartwarming Stories: Community Pride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Morning Footy: A daily soccer podcast from CBS Sports Golazo Network
Ahead of this weekend's USL League 1 Final, Defender Derek Waldeck joins the show to talk about his club - Spokane Velocity as they take on Union Omaha. This will be the fifth time the two teams have played each other having split 2 wins and 2 loses. The group discuss the club's path to the final, the leadership of teammate Luis Gil, and finally, dig through some of his old tweets from the past. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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
Union Omaha GM Alexis Boulos joins the show to discuss the team's run to the 2024 USL League One Final on Sunday before she discusses what the team faces on Sunday, as well as giving her thoughts on the long-term direction of Union Omaha as a whole. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com
Eight is now four in the USL League One postseason...We find out about the lone suprise in the opening round and get you ready for this weekend in your review/preview...
It's the opening round of the 2024 playoffs and, in this week's review/preview, we look back at the last week of the regular season, set the table, and look at the big news of the week in Greenville...
In the last review/preview of USL League One in the 2024 regular season, we know the "who" we just don't know all the "where."We look to what the last weekend holds before the playoffs
Two matches to go in USL League One's regular season and there's two races going on...The race to get in and the race to stay at home...Here's your review/preview
In this week's review/preview, the names are sorting themselves out but one slot has chaos attached- and it's the last one on the board...Here's your look as the places compress for the postseason...
It's on...Two teams are already in in USL League One, but everything else is up for grabs...Here's your weekly review/preview...
It's a shot at a trophy in USL League One...Your weekly review/preview takes a peek at that and the rest of the USL League One table- which is its normal chaos...
The competition to get into the playoffs and the competition for seating continues in USL League 1. In the review/preview, we look into just how tight it is and how little wiggle room there is
In this week's review/preview of USL League One, we now know who's in the Cup Final in COlorado- with a surprise...Plus, the conference standings are crowded...Tell me if you heard that before...
#Riverhounds defender Illal Osumanu stops by to talk all about making the jump from Ghana to the states, winning a championship in USL League 1, Pro/Rel from the players perspective, and more! So much good stuff here, don't miss it!#Pittsburgh #Soccer #USL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your weekly review/preview of USL League One tells us that we're down to the final four in cup competition and the regular season will take 12 teams to the wire...
We're getting to the last four in Cup, but League One is crowded otherwise...Here's your review and preview of the last seven and the next seven days...
Your weekly review/preview of USL League One reinforces why it's one of the most competitive leagues around...And this week reinforced it...
Here's your weekly review/preview in USL League OneThere's news in Lexington and Knoxville, Cup play gets to the end of the group stage, and league play is stacked!
Busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDHWe find out more on the pursuits of ATLUTD as the transfer window draws closer to conclusionWe look at the rest of MLS and what they may be up to...And, in Hour 2, we do a deep dive into USL League One- two different cities have concerns and challenges staring at them... Lexington and Northern Colorado
Here's your review/preview in USL League One where we look at the Jagermeister Cup eliminators and find out just how crowded life is in the season table...In other words, everything is normal...
Your USL League Two title game preview looks at some of the successes for Seacoast United in New Hampshire as they travel to Peoria to take on Peoria CityPeoria City has a special tie to the city in their front office and SDH catches up with Matt Sheehan to find out about the season and the city
And results were worth it for Charlotte as they traveledHere's your weekly review/preview in USL League One
FC Naples HC/TD Matt Poland and CEO Bob Moreno drop by to talk about the growth of FC Naples in USL League One on Thursday's SDH
Ahead of the ACSC-Corpus Christi match in Newport News, Virginia, head coach Scott Wells joins to talk about the season and last week's playoff push in USL League Two
We get you prepped for the final eight in USL League Two for 2024Two sites, four teams each...We look into how Flint City and Peoria City will meet and hear from Asheville City head coach Scott Wells on their march to the final four on the right hand side of the bracket...
Here's your weekly review/preview in USL League One as one team sets a new record for player movement...Statesboro is the place for news in League One as we get you ready for the next seven days...
From 32 to 16, the USL League Two playoffs are underwayWe get the stories in Fort Wayne, Flint, Peoria, Asheville, and Tucson to get you ready for Sunday's trimming of the field from 16 to the final 8
This week, your review/preview of USL League One yields two sides to some teams- not doing well in one comps and doing well in the other...Here's the look at the week that was and the week that will be...
SDH takes a look at the last weeks of the regular season in USL League Two with stops in Asheville and DothanPlus, we look at the lastest league power rankings and who is trying to get into the post-season
It's your weekly review/preview of USL League OneOmaha got some players back and showed instant results...We go over that match and the rest of the seven days before and after!
In this week's review/preview of USL League One, we look at a team still climbing in the standings as they get to make up their home matches...And we look at all the news and info you need to get you ready for the weekend...
Here's your review/preview in USL League Two for the South Central DivisionWe look at the division clincher in Asheville City as the face Athens United and look at clinching scenarios across the league for those who want to join the playoff chase...
The South Atlantic has Asheville City trying to distance themselves from the rest of the pack...Our friends at UNC-A carry the match of the week versus Dothan and we give you the review/preview for the week that was and the one that will be
It's your weekly review/preview of USL League One where Cup play yields a lot of goals and a some surprises in the standings in group play...We also get you ready for the next seven days in League One play as well...
Here's your review/preview for the USL League 2 South CentralAnd we have stops in Dothan and Asheville- who square off this weekend...All you need to know for the week that was and the week that will be...
Just when you think someone is going to run away with USL League One...Not so fast my friend...The top teams come back to the pack and it's crowded all over again...Here's your review/preview of the week that was and the week that will be...
A lot of goalless draws this past week in the South Central, so the review/preview visits SSA after their win over BirminghamHead Coach Garreth Barker talks about the win at home before the Swarm get some time off...
The match of the week... really, the HALF of the week was in Colorado as we juggle two comps at once in USL League One...It's your review/preview of two, two, two things going at once...
There's some scheduling that creates compression and the standings are flipping with two contest going at once...Here's your review/preview of USL League One
Asheville City gets a challenge in our match of the week and SSA's USL Sporting Director Garreth Barker drops by SDH to go over the week in USL League Two in the South Central Division
Early markers in the South Central division for USL League Two have high points in Dothan and Asheville City for your review/previewWe travel to Dothan for their win at home plus Scott Wells, head coach in Asheville City, breaks down their fast start...
It's your weekly review/preview of USL League One where the cup competition gives up a lot of goals and late excitement...
Cup competition has three groups of chaos and interesting results...Here's your review/preview of what's going on in league and cup!