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USA Soccercast

For fans of soccer in the United States. We will cover the U.S. national teams, the players, the leagues, and everything that makes American soccer great, good, and in need of serious improvement. Follow all our links at https://linktr.ee/usasoccercast!

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12:08

#50 - Two Americans in the Champions League Final!

USA Soccercast ·

2021/05/07

The UEFA Champions League Final is set, and Chelsea FC and Manchester City will take the field in Istanbul to see who will be crowned European champions. However, two Pennsylvanians from the USMNT, Christian Pulisic and Zack Steffen, will compete to see which of them will become only the 2nd USMNT player to win a Champions League. On Episode 50, we discuss the matchup and also quickly look at some of the USMNT and USWNT players that have competed in the Champions League Final and took home winners’

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11:01

#49 - Jesse Marsch becomes RB Leipzig coach

USA Soccercast ·

2021/04/29

Jesse Marsch is off to RB Leipzig, as he was announced yesterday as their next coach, replacing Julian Nagelsmann. On Episode 49, we do a quick reaction to Marsch’s move from Salzburg to Leipzig and how his path through the Red Bull system has put him in the position he seeked when he left the New York Red Bulls: a head coaching job with a big time club in Europe. We also dip into the pathway for American coaches to run clubs in Europe. Currently, there are a few, but while the focus has been on

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24:14

#48 - European Super League fails, WNT Olympic draw

USA Soccercast ·

2021/04/22

The European Super League shook the pillars of the soccer world, so it's only right that we begin with that discussion on Episode 48! The Super League has come and gone, but it's still a good time to break down what it was really all about: money. On both sides. There were no good guys in this dispute, and it's only going to maintain until the adults enter the room and try to figure out what makes the most sense for everyone. We gotta keep the same energy on trying to link it to MLS or any other

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22:33

#47 - MNT U-23s fail to qualify for Olympics

USA Soccercast ·

2021/03/29

On Episode 47 of the SSFC Podcast, we’re discussing one thing: failure to qualify. The USMNT U-23s didn’t qualify for the Olympics for the 3rd consecutive time and 4th time in 5 opportunities, and it’s a setback and a failure for the MNT program. We’re quickly breaking down all of it, from the players on the field to the coaching decisions, to the fact that our best players weren’t available to play. We had a team that was strong enough to qualify and we didn’t do it. Why does that keep happening,

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13:05

#46 - MNT beats Jamaica, U-23s prepare for Olympic...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/03/26

On Episode 46 of the SSFC Podcast, we recap the USMNT’s victory over Jamaica and preview the big doubleheader on Sunday with the USMNT’s match against Northern Ireland and the United States U-23s attempting to book their trip to Tokyo in Olympic qualifying against Honduras. The USMNT had several standout performers yesterday from Sergiño Dest to Brenden Aaronson. We discuss some of those performances quickly and what it means for the team going forward. After the break, we move to the U-23s, who

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11:33

#45 - March MNT roster released, dual nationals commit

USA Soccercast ·

2021/03/19

It’s a short episode this week on the SSFC Podcast, but Episode 45 focuses on the USMNT roster that was released this week ahead of friendlies against Jamaica and Northern Ireland. We dissect the roster and discuss some of the changes that will come in the middle of the window due to Covid restrictions in the United Kingdom. We also go through some of the players who weren’t called in for various reasons. Covid really did a number on this roster and how Gregg Berhalter had to navigate it. After the

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14:45

#44 - Olympic qualifying roster released

USA Soccercast ·

2021/03/12

On Episode 44 of the SSFC Podcast, we go through the U-23 Olympic qualifying roster that was released by Jason Kreis yesterday. With 20 guys remaining in Guadalajara to take on Concacaf and qualify for the Tokyo Games, we take a look at who those players are and what combinations they could have on the field. Starting with a general breakdown of the roster, you see there are plenty of players with USMNT experience as well as experience at Youth World Cups. The roster has representation from 11 MLS

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15:07

#43 - Olympic qualifying training roster, Sacramento...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/03/05

Get your weekend started with Episode 43 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! On this episode, we go through the U-23 training roster for Olympic qualifying. There were a few players who were removed, and some who were left off the roster. We explain why they are absent from the roster. The USMNT have a couple of matches coming up. We discuss the one that was just announced against Jamaica as well as the test they will have against Northern Ireland as well. Finally, the Sacramento Republic’s expansion

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63:26

#42 - Interview with Elliot Barr

USA Soccercast ·

2021/02/26

As we close out Black History Month, we have a special episode of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast dedicated to one supporter who is using his platform to tell the stories that need telling. Elliot Barr is the co-host of the Can I Kick It Podcast, which covers Black soccer history, moments, and players. Since Juneteenth 2020, he and his co-host Chenier Durand II have brought stories and interviews about some of the great Black players in soccer history that aren’t getting the shine they deserve. The

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15:55

#41 - U.S. 3rd jersey leak, WNT SheBelieves Cup...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/02/26

We have a few things to dissect on Episode 41 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, we give our thoughts on the 3rd jersey that leaked yesterday for the USWNT and the USMNT. We assume some things, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a zany jersey and I like it! Next up, the WNT win SheBelieves Cup again. We discuss some of the players that stood out above the rest, like Crystal Dunn, Christen Press, Rose Lavelle, Megan Rapinoe, and Alex Morgan. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s going to have a decision

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11:19

#40 - SheBelieves Cup begins!

USA Soccercast ·

2021/02/18

SheBelieves Cup begins this evening, so we have a quick Episode 40 for you to view while you prepare for the matches! The United States Women’s National Team begin with a match this evening against Canada, then follow with matches Sunday against Brazil and next Wednesday against Argentina. In preparations for the tournament, the USWNT media availabilities gave some nice insight into the team’s approach to these matches, both individually and collectively. We briefly discuss some of those nuggets

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20:16

#39 - Interview with Danita Johnson

USA Soccercast ·

2021/02/11

It’s a special interview on Episode 39, as we welcome Danita Johnson, D.C. United’s new President of Business Operations, to the show! Danita is the first black president and only the 3rd woman president in MLS history. We speak with Danita on her rise through the ranks in the basketball world (NBA, WNBA, G League), the challenges of switching to the soccer world, and being the first black person to be in the space of running a MLS team. We touch on what she hopes to achieve in her new role, and

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17:02

#38 - MNT crushes T&T, transfer window, SheBelieves...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/02/05

We recap quite a bit on Episode 38 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, we recap the United States Men’s National Team’s 7-0 destruction of Trinidad and Tobago. Which players had standout performances and what does it mean for the USMNT and U-23s? After that, we recap a busy final day to the European winter transfer window, touching on a few key moves. Most notably, Daryl Dike’s loan to Barnsley FC would not have happened if he didn’t play in the USMNT friendly the night before! After the

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15:41

#37 - WNT smashes Colombia again, MNT prepares for...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/01/28

We have a bit to discuss on Episode 37 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, the United States Women’s National Team made easy work of Colombia last weekend, and we saw Crystal Dunn and Margaret Purce Midge Purce finally get free! We also preview the USMNT’s match against Trinidad and Tobago this weekend and review the roster that head coach Gregg Berhalter has to choose from in the final days of January Camp. After the break, we discuss the 2026 World Cup and the cities that are finalists to

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23:35

#36 - WNT beats Colombia, Olympics in peril, MNT to...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/01/22

We have a new episode ready for your Friday afternoon consumption before the United States Women’s National Team takes the field! On this episode, we recap the WNT’s victory over Colombia on Monday night and we discuss which players could feature tonight in round 2. We also discuss the Olympics and what it could mean that there are now reports that the Summer Games are in danger of being canceled. It could really alter the schedule of the WNT this year as well as head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s

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22:00

#35 - Olympic qualifying set and lots of transfers...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/01/15

We have quite a bit to recap on Episode 35 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! This week, Olympic qualifying dates have been announced! We discuss the tournament down in Mexico and what the United States U-23s have to do in order to make it to Tokyo for this summer’s Olympics. There were also a few transfers worth noting, from Mark McKenzie moving to Genk to Bryan Reynolds’ rumored move to Juventus (and Benevento). There’s also some transfers on the women’s side, with Catarina Macario signing with

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18:58

#34 - January Camp rosters for the USWNT, USMNT, and...

USA Soccercast ·

2021/01/07

It’s a new year, and that means our national teams are back in action! On Episode 34 of the SSFC Podcast, the United States has January Camp for the WNT, the MNT, and the U-23s. We start with a look at the roster for the USWNT, who play Colombia twice in January. We have some veterans back on the field in Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, and Mallory Pugh. Some of the newcomers are back as well, like Sophia Smith, Catarina Macario, and Jaelin Howell. The competition heats up as the team prepares for

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20:24

#33 - WNT SheBelieves rumors, possible MNT friendly...

USA Soccercast ·

2020/12/30

The last episode of 2020 for the Stars and Stripes FC Podcast is here! On Episode 33, we address the rumors of who the United States Women’s National Team could play at SheBelieves Cup: Brazil, Japan, and Norway. We discuss why each team could be a nice challenge for the 2-time defending world champions as they seek to win the gold medal at the Olympics. After the break, we get to the USMNT, who have some friendlies coming up during a busy 2021. Which teams could serve as formidable opponents for

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9:42

#32 - Champions League & Europa League knockout...

USA Soccercast ·

2020/12/17

The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are the focus of a quick Episode 32 of the SSFC Podcast. The knockout stage in both competitions is set, and we highlight who the United States internationals will be facing. The good thing is...none of them play each other save for one matchup in the Europa League! It’s amazing that so many of our players are still in this competition with a chance to get that winner’s medal and lift the trophy in May. After the break, we quickly shout out Tyler

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24:38

#31 - MNT destroy El Salvador, World Cup qualifying...

USA Soccercast ·

2020/12/11

Episode 31 is ready to get your weekend started! The United States Men’s National Team destroy El Salvador, so we begin with a recap of the match and the noteworthy performances. We talk about the young guys who made their debut, like Chris Mueller, Mark McKenzie, and Brenden Aaronson, and the return of Paul Arriola. World Cup qualifying has a new schedule for the USMNT, so we break down the windows and who the team could face when everything begins (as of now) next September. When are the matches

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