The Athletic Soccer Show

Jeff Rueter is joined by Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard in the hit series on Apple TV+. Jeff and Brendan discuss soccer culture in America, the impact "Ted Lasso" has had on Americans abroad, and the USMNT and USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and The Athletic's Omar Garrick discuss the biggest headlines heading into the European International break — Kylian Mbappe named captain of France, Garth Southgate's England selection, Italy's young squad, and resets from Belgium and Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey to discuss Manchester City's Round-of-16 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, are City UCL favorites, and Erling Haaland's 5-goal performance. Plus, a preview of possible quarterfinals matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive into the U.S. Soccer investigation into former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter. What was found, Reynas’ involvement and what’s next? Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Nick Mohammed join Mike Zimmermann and Sean Fitz-Gerald on The Athletic Soccer Show to talk Season 3 of "Ted Lasso", Nate's heel turn, Ted's man-management, Roy Kent's character development and Coach Beard's words of wisdom. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo Maurer talk about their trip to Miami and what the people of south Florida think about the prospect of the great #10 coming to Major League Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal says his goodbye to Allocation Disorder and The Athletic. Sam and Paul reflect on their friendship throughout the years, the origins of Allocation Disorder, and share some laughs along the way. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill react to Liverpool's 7-0 win against Manchester United at Anfield. Are the Reds back on track? How has the front three of Salah, Gakpo and Nuñez developed? Plus, Mo Salah becomes Liverpool's all-time scorer in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Seb Stafford-Bloor head on over to Germany to tackle all the headlines in the Bundesliga — Gio Reyna and Jordan Pefok seem to be out of favor; what does that mean for their future? What has changed with Bayern Munich this season? Are Dortmund serious title challenger? Plus, the incredible story of Union Berlin. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo sit down with Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff to talk all things "Verde and Black". What are the areas of improvement for the 2023 season? What can Austin FC's ceiling as a franchise be compared to bigger market clubs? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the first MLS weekend of the 2023 season! DC United impressed, Thiago Almada's brace, El Trafico snow-out. Plus, the guys recap their 2nd annual "Anonymous MLS Executive Survey". Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you their 2023 MLS season preview, including playoff picture, surprises, and bold predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter and Backheeled's Joe Lowery dive into MLS coaches to watch in the upcoming 2023 season. Which head coaches have an up-hill challenge? Any coaches on the hot-seat? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer sat down with Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville to discuss the possibility of Lionel Messi coming to Miami, working under David Beckham and the MLS playoff format. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Felipe Cárdenas react to the news of Major League Soccer expanding their playoff format. Is this a good thing for the league? What could be possible downfalls? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Art de Roché dive into Arsenal's Premier League title chase, pressure from Manchester City and how Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer are on location in Clearwater, FL for MLS Preseason! Hear what they have to say about what intrigues them heading into the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the MLS offseason and analyze which moves have been the best, which will be the most successful. Plus, the guys answer your burning questions! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Pol Ballús dive into Barcelona's rise and return to soccer's elite; How has Xavi remade Barca? What can we expect from the clash against Manchester United in the Europa League? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by TUDN's Michele Giannone to run through the MLS newcomers you need to keep an eye out for in the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to dive into the future of the USMNT. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the MLS proposed playoff expansion format. What are the positives and negatives of this proposal? Plus, Jesse Marsch has been fired at Leeds United — Is the USMNT job his next stop? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Lowe, of NBC Sports, joins Mike Zimmermann to look back at the first half of the Premier League season, top storylines and how soccer has grown in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to discuss the future of Major League Soccer with the 10-year Apple TV broadcast deal.  Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Paul Tenorio react to the firing of Jesse Marsch at Leeds United. Why didn't Marsch's style work? How is he viewed across Europe? What does this mean for Marsch's candidacy as USMNT head coach? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's show with the launch of Apple TV's MLS Season Pass platform. Plus, the Copa America will be coming to the U.S. — what does that mean? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to talk about how Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do. Casemiro's influence, comfortable possession, and structure. How Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do: https://theathletic.com/4121749/2023/01/30/manchester-united-ten-hag-process/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by The Athletic's Phil Hay to discuss how Weston McKennie's loan move to Leeds happened, and what we can expect from the USMNT midfielder under Jesse Marsch. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Liam Twomey dive into the final days of the January transfer window. Will Chelsea pull the trigger on Enzo Fernandez? Is there an Arsenal-Chelsea battle for Moisés Caicedo? Manchester City sell João Cancelo to Bayern Munich. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: CONMEBOL and CONCACAF sign a strategic agreement: national team competitions in 2024 and a new club tournament. The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Felipe Cárdenas & Steph Yang react to the news of the United States hosting the 2024 Copa America, 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup restructure and a new South America-North America competition. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the news of the departure of Earnie Stewart and Brian McBride. What's next for U.S. Soccer and USMNT? Who are the candidates for Sporting Director and USMNT General Manager? Plus, Claudio Reyna steps down as Sporting Director at Austin FC.  Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas is joined by Sam Stejskal to dive into the saga that is hanging over the USMNT — What is Gregg Berhalter's future? Gio Reyna's actions. Who will be the next USMNT head coach? Plus, a look at the USMNT roster for the matches against Serbia and Colombia. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Mike Zimmermann welcome in Athletic subscribers to join the weekend conversation! Arsenal grab a late winner against Manchester United — thoughts on the Gunners' 2023 fate? Plus, Liverpool and Chelsea play to an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Anfield. And, Gio Reyna puts aside the off-the-pitch drama to score a game winner for Dortmund against Augsburg. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show reflecting on the passing of Anton Walkes. MLS and Liga MX have announced the 2023 Leagues Cup groups. Plus, thoughts on the USMNT January camp — roster, coaching staff and more. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Abnos and Felipe Cárdenas honor the life of Anton Walkes. Alex and Felipe also dive into the "behind-the-scenes" of The Athletic's "My Football Journey: The Road to 2026" series — this week's story features Salvador Mariscal, and whether he can save the Mexican National Team from crisis. Salvador Mariscal, My Football Journey: ‘We’re warriors here at Santos’: https://theathletic.com/4026075/2022/12/23/salvador-mariscal-my-football-journey/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer react to Inter Miami's signing of Josef Martinez, and the futures of Miami and Atlanta United. Plus, Pablo reflects on his trip to MLS Media Day and what the league has planned with its Apple broadcast rights. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Carl Anka recap the biggest games and storylines from the weekend — Manchester United's huge win over Manchester City; Rashford's controversial offside call, United title contenders? Arsenal dominated Spurs in the North London Derby; Gunners the clear title favorites? Where do Spurs go from here? Barcelona win the Spanish Supercopa over Real Madrid, Napoli trounce Juve, Chelsea's absurd transfer strategy & what is going on with Liverpool... Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the details of the MLS-Apple TV broadcast deal, the talent and content. Plus, what outcomes can we expect from the Reyna-Berhalter saga? And, MLS transfers and playoff format! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “MLS23” at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic’s Liam Twomey to discuss the major headlines surrounding Chelsea FC: Joao Felix’s loan, Enzo Fernandez pursuit, Christian Pulisic’s injury, American owner Todd Boehly’s transfer strategy. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “MLS23” at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive deep into the breaking story surrounding Gregg and Rosalind Berhalter & the Reyna family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell to explore Manchester United's passive recruitment approach. How much of the recruitment is being impacted by the sale of the club? Who is making key decisions over signings? What are the biggest needs and will they be addressed in January? From Gakpo to Betinho, Manchester United’s recruitment strategy still feels passive: https://theathletic.com/4039255/2022/12/28/manchester-united-gakpo-betinho-striker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to dive into Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo. How did this signing happen so quickly? Why was Jurgen Klopp so keen on signing the winger? Can we expect Liverpool to make any more signings? Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool transfer – five days, Christmas talks and Van Dijk’s role: https://theathletic.com/4041321/2022/12/28/cody-gakpo-liverpool-inside-deal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas talks about his experience with our colleague Pablo Maurer in Queretaro, Mexico, as he tried to get to the bottom of an awful instance of fan violence.  https://theathletic.com/3191436/2022/03/17/queretaro-violence-liga-mx-atlas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Tenorio discusses his trip to Otterbach, Germany – the hometown of US World Cup midfielder Weston McKennie.  https://theathletic.com/3904068/2022/11/17/weston-mckennie-usmnt-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan discusses her report on the U.S. women’s national team’s game against England at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, which happened just days after the release of the Sally Yates report into systemic misconduct in the NWSL.  https://theathletic.com/3670403/2022/10/08/uswnt-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo Maurer discusses the weird and wild origin story of the faux-denim kits the U.S. men wore at the 1994 World Cup https://theathletic.com/3923994/2022/11/22/usmnt-denim-kit-1994-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal discussed an anonymous survey of MLS executives about league matters, and how what they said could impact his coverage of the league going forward.  https://theathletic.com/3162180/2022/03/03/2022-mls-team-executive-anonymous-survey-candid-views-on-owners-coaches-players-and-cheating-around-the-league/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 was a busy year for American soccer, and we’ve been having all of our writers on to talk about their favorite stories they worked on this year.  A bit of a bonus episode, it’s a rebroadcast because I want to make sure people read this piece if they haven’t Pablo Maurer and Matt Pentz worked for over a year to tell the story of Wee Willie McLean, a player on the United States’ 1934 World Cup team who went missing…until Pablo and Matt tracked down his entire life story.  That description is selling it very short, definitely go read the piece. And if you still need convincing, here’s a rebroadcast of a conversation Matt and Pablo had with the Society for American Soccer History about the story, earlier this year.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saga-of-wee-willie-mclean/id1586833046?i=1000567524110 https://theathletic.com/3363062/2022/06/14/wee-willie-mclean/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Yang discusses her story about Angel City FC’s home opener at Banc of California stadium, and what it meant for one of the NWSL’s most-tenured players. https://theathletic.com/3308729/2022/05/12/ali-riley-angel-city/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter discusses his column about covering the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras, which was played in extreme cold in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jeff covered it OUTSIDE, if you can believe it.  https://theathletic.com/3112318/2022/02/04/i-survived-the-coldest-world-cup-qualifier-in-usmnt-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill to look back and review the 2022 World Cup. Lionel Messi's crowning jewel, most intriguing storylines, the chaos and the tears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa bring you all the post-game reaction and analysis from the best World Cup Final ever — Argentina knocks off France in penalties. Messi's legacy, the emotions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Michael Bailey preview and break down the World Cup final between France and Argentina. How can Argentina slow down Kylian Mbappe? Is this Messi's destiny?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa bring you all the post-game reaction and analysis from France's 2-0 win against Morocco as they punch their ticket to their second straight World Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas, Pablo Maurer and Alex Abnos reflect on the life and impact of our friend and colleague Grant Wahl. Grant Wahl was my idol and my friend. A selfless, wonderful man: https://theathletic.com/3990433/2022/12/11/grant-wahl-soccer-writer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa react to Argentina's 3-0 win against Croatia in the World Cup final. Lionel Messi's masterclass, Julian Alvarez explodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN & Fútbol Americas host Sebastian Salazar joins Mike Zimmermann to dive into the state of the USMNT program — the style is different, but why are the results the same? More on Gregg Berhalter’s future, and how to fit Gio Reyna in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Michael Bailey to preview the two semifinal matchups because Argentina-Croatia and France-Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show remembering the life and impact of Grant Wahl. They also dive into the latest reports of Gio Reyna and his off-the-field conduct. And, the future of Gregg Berhalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kamrani joins Mike Zimmermann to dive into the USMNT's biggest needs looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup: Striker, healthy center backs and midfield depth. Read Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3968159/2022/12/04/usmnt-world-cup-positional-needs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins runs through the four World Cup quarterfinals, Croatia-Brazil, Netherlands-Argentina, Morocco-Portugal, England-France, with a rotating cast including Jon Mackenzie, Jay Harris, Peter Rutzler and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins Mike Zimmermann to recap Gregg Berhalter's World Cup performance and grade his initial lineups, halftime adjustments and substitutions.  Read Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/3965536/2022/12/03/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-world-cup-performance/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 2022 World Cup campaign as they fall 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Where did the Americans fall short? Did the U.S. meet expectations?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo have your USA-Netherlands post-game reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's round of 16 matchup against the Netherlands! Will Christian Pulisic be healthy enough to play? Will Gregg Berhalter make any formation changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Chris Kamrani to discuss Christian Pulisic rising to the moment in his first World Cup. Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3955914/2022/12/01/christian-pulisic-usmnt-iran/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 1-0 win against Iran, qualifying the Americans for the round of 16 in the World Cup. How did the U.S. handle the tense edge? USA will face the Netherlands on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's win or go home for the USA — Jack Collins and Christine Cupo will recap the final match day of Groups A and B! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the USMNT press conference where things seem to be on edge, plus discussing the final group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins, Peter Rutzler and Rich Amofa recap all the day's World Cup action, including Spain vs. Germany and Belgium's shocking loss to Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to tell us what to expect from Uruguay in this game, and what kind of challenge they’ll face from Cristiano Ronaldo and Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to recap Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico. Did Tata Martino have the wrong game plan? Are Argentina back in form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 0-0 draw against England in the second game of the group stage. Did the U.S. exceed expectations? Were the Americans the better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react to USA's 0-0 draw against England and what this means for the USMNT heading into their final group stage match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Matt Slater has been covering the buildup to this tournament closely for a long time, and he joins Alex to talk about the logistics of the tournament, what the beer controversy says about FIFA and Qatar’s relationship, and his journey to watch Saudi Arabia pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | David Ornstein dives into England's injury concerns, including Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, on The Athletic Football Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul preview the USMNT's pivotal matchup against England on Black Friday. Will the U.S. set up differently against England than they did Wales? How will Harry Kane's injury affect the match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex talks with Paul Tenorio about Costa Rica's return to the World Cup, and Keylor Navas' impact on the Ticos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Wales in their 2022 World Cup opening match. Did Gregg Berhalter get his lineup correct? What happened in the second half? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react LIVE after the final whistle of USA vs. Wales, as well as a recap of the day's action including Jay Harris on England's 6-2 win against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to share their outlook on France and their defense of the World Cup trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Josh Kloke gets you ready for Canada's 2022 World Cup campaign!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex meets up with The Athletic's Nick Miller to discuss Netherlands vs. Senegal, the impact of Sadio Mane's injury and how good this Dutch squad is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe dives into Mexico's first group stage matchup against Poland, and also gives an update on Argentina and Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex and Felipe discuss the opening match, Qatar vs. Ecuador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's first group stage game against Wales. How can we expect the US to lineup? Plus, The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke gives some insight on how Wales plans to play, and how the USMNT is perceived overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex travels to France's open training sessions and media availability to see how Les Bleus are preparing for their defense of the World Cup trophy. Plus, Felipe Cárdenas talks with Alex about his observations of the fan accommodation sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is here to bring you everything you need to know going into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Jack is joined by the most insightful minds at The Athletic — Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jon Mackenzie, Jeff Rueter, Peter Rutzler, Rich Amofa and Amitai Winehouse! They'll discuss and debate the top storylines heading into the tournament, which teams are considered the favorites, golden boot contenders, young stars on the rise, surprise teams and biggest letdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | While Qatar is starting to feel ever so slightly like a World Cup, Alex catches up with The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to find out how England is preparing for their opening group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by Jasmine Garsd, NPR Correspondent, to discuss her new narrative podcast series, "The Last Cup". The series details how Lionel Messi has wrestled with the disappointment of the home crowd after each devastating World Cup loss, and over time, his connection to his own country has been questioned after spending time abroad. Listen to "The Last Cup" where ever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex Abnos journeys around Doha to meet up with Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke to discuss World Cup expectations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul discuss what they've seen from the USMNT in their first training sessions in Qatar, what Gregg Berhalter has said during media availability and which three positions to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex has arrived in Qatar, meeting up with Felipe Cárdenas, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal. The Athletic soccer team sits around their hotel living room and discusses their first impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe has arrived in Qatar! He discusses El Tri's official World Cup roster, and touches on Mexico's group stage opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Paul Tenorio, Sam Stejskal, Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke are all packing their suitcases and heading to Qatar! Listen to what they are excited about before getting on the plane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to Gregg Berhalter's 26-man USMNT World Cup roster. Who are the biggest surprises? Is Brenden Aaronson actually a midfielder? Haji Wright gets the nod over Pepi and Pefok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the full episode, listen to The Athletic Soccer Show on The Athletic app! ALLOCATION DISORDER | It's roster prediction time! Who will Gregg Berhalter select for his 26-man roster for Qatar? And, who do Paul and Sam think should make it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to “From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the USMNT”, the new podcast series on first-hand story of the U.S. men’s national team’s long road from not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup to sending a talented, young squad to this year’s tournament. In Episode 1, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal examine some of what went wrong in that 2018 cycle, but also explain first how the U.S. got to that place, the progress they made over the prior three decades, and the missteps that led to that awful night in Couva. Voices in the episode include USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. star Christian Pulisic, former U.S. great DaMarcus Beasley and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 2, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal explore how Christian Pulisic helped change the trajectory of the U.S. men’s national team and the way American players are perceived abroad. Voices in the episode include U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams, U.S. star Gio Reyna and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices