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Founding Futbol

Founding Futbol is a weekly podcast that explores soccer’s journey in America, analyzing how key moments in the sport’s history have contributed to its rising level of popularity. The show features research and expert guests as it breaks down 52 key events that have influenced growth of soccer in the United States. Host Kent Malmros combines narrated research with long-form interviews in each episode. Founding Futbol will provide in-depth analysis on topics such as Title IX, Pelé’s time in New York,

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51:37

Extra Time: Jonathan Wilson Inverts the Pyramid

Founding Futbol ·

2024/12/26

Jonathan Wilson and his book, Inverting the Pyramid, became popular in America due to the television show Ted Lasso. Despite never having seen the show, Wilson has noticed an increased appetite for his work in the United States, which is reflective of both the show and a growing soccer culture. He joined Founding Futbol to talk about how he got into covering soccer, his books and how they are similar (and different). Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led

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79:47

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Soccer IQ (with Dan Blank)

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2024/12/23

Dan Blank didn't plan to be a soccer coach or a best-selling author. But after stumbling into coaching almost by accident, Blank began thinking about how written resources could help coaches and players, alike, play the game of soccer with a bit more acumen. In 2012, when self-publishing had become more common, Blanks wrote and published Soccer IQ: Things That Smart Players Do. Sales were initially modest, but some well placed promotion launched Soccer IQ onto the bestsellers list and made it one of

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62:28

Extra Time: Peter Mellor Mentors Tim Howard

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2024/12/19

Peter Mellor had a successful goalkeeping career in England, playing for Fulham, Burnley, Portsmouth and more. He later moved to North America to play in the North American Soccer League, before retiring. He moved to Florida and, ultimately, began life after soccer. However, Mellor was pulled back into the coaching ranks and ultimately become a critical influence in goalkeeping development within the ranks of US Soccer. In that role, Mellor coached many of the best young players in the game. One of

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69:33

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Tim Howard Scores From 100...

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2024/12/16

By 2012, Tim Howard had established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. As Everton's starter, he regularly placed in the top four of various statistical categories and helped The Toffees inch their way towards the upper half of the table. At the same time, Howard was well established as the first choice keeper for the US Men's National Team. However, in his illustrious career a few moments still rise above the rest. One such moment was the goal Howard scored against Bolton

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55:21

Extra Time: Lori Lindsey Reflects on the Importance...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/12/12

Lori Lindsey was a mainstay of both the US Women's National Team and the three women's professional soccer leagues founded in the United States during the early and mid-2000s. She has also built a successful broadcast career in her post playing days working for ESPN, SiriusXM FC, Apple TV and other networks covering a variety of soccer events. She was an important part of the 2011 World Cup squad, having made her USWNT debut in 2005 and solidifying her place on the squad leading up to that pivotal

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78:00

Chapter Thirty-Six: Abby Scores, at the Death (with...

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2024/12/09

In 2011, the US Women's National Team was twelve years removed from its second World Cup win. The shine of the 99ers was wearing off, particularly after two third places finishes in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. Fans were wondering whether or not the period of American dominance in the women's game had passed. The team was hoping to prove the doubters wrong with a strong showing in the 2011 edition of the tournament. Qualification was anything but straight forward. The US needed a playoff against

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48:45

Extra Time: Exploring Men in Blazers, with Andrew...

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2024/12/05

Men in Blazers helped grow soccer in America at an important time in evolution of sports analysis and entertainment through new channels. By betting on the growth of podcasts they were early in the adoption curve. By aligning with Grantland, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies were on the leading edge of new approaches to merging short and long form sports stories. In other words, Men in Blazers wasn't just an early litmus test for the changing appetite around soccer in America, but also for the

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78:03

Chapter Thirty-Five: Men in Blazers (with Jonathan...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/12/02

In 2006, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies had a chance meeting at a wedding. The two bonded over their love for soccer and their frustration with missing the World Cup final. Friendship turned into a podcast, their podcast turned into a television show and a brand was born. Men in Blazers became a legitimate phenomenon, propelling the two men into the soccer media spotlight. The show became a fixture for a devoted group of American soccer fans and helped elevate coverage of the Premier League and

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45:33

Extra Time: Eddie Robinson Plays With and Against...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/11/28

Eddie Robinson was a Major League Soccer "one club loyalist" having spent his entire career with the same team, in two locations. He began play with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2001 and only changed locations and team names, when the Quakes relocated to Houston and became the Dynamo. Robinson remained with the team through 2011. Along the way, he won four MLS Cups and established himself as one of the league's top defenders. He had the unique situation of playing with Landon Donovan in San Jose,

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74:06

Chapter Thirty-Four: Landon Donovan Shocks Algeria...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/11/25

The US Men's National Team went to the 2010 World Cup with high hopes. Coming off a massive win over Spain in the 2009 Confederations Cup and looking to avenge a disappointing 2006 World Cup showing, the trip to South Africa was one filled with expectations. When the draw put them in England's group, everyone highlighted that game as the one to watch. But, as often happens, group play brought interesting dynamics and the US needed a win against Algeria to make it happen.What unfolded was one of the

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46:12

Extra Time (Bonus): Nancy Armour Reflects on Alex...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/11/23

Nancy Armour is a sports columnist for USA Today who frequently covers the intersection of sports, culture, politics and how they influence each other. Her evolution in that role parallels the evolution of Alex Morgan on the national and international soccer scene. She has extensively covered the USWNT star over the years and, upon Morgan's announced retirement, wrote about the impact she had on the game. Armour joined Founding Futbol to talk about the California-natives rise to stardom. The impact

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49:23

Extra Time: Tom Sermanni On Coaching Alex Morgan, Twice

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2024/11/21

Tom Sermanni is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of world women's soccer. Currently in his third (though, interim) stint as the head coach of the Australian Women's National Team, Sermanni also coached the US Women's National Team from 2013-2014 and then the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In both settings, Alex Morgan was the team's star. When Sermanni entered the USWNT picture in 2013, Morgan was at the top of her game having starred at the 2012

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73:45

Chapter Thirty-Three: Alex Morgan Emerges (with Steph...

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2024/11/18

In March of 2010, a standout soccer star at the University of California, Berkeley -- better known as Cal -- stepped onto the field to play for the US Women's National Team for the first time. Alex Morgan was known within the soccer world, but lesser recognized by the broader sporting public. Over the next two years, with standout performances in the 2011 World Cup and 2012 Olympics, that would change. Morgan's knack for scoring big goals and her willingness to flash a big smile, thrust her into the

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59:55

Extra Time: Jimmy Conrad Bets on Himself (with Jimmy...

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2024/11/14

At the same time players like Clint Dempsey were building the game overseas -- scoring legendary goals for the likes of Fulham in the Europa League -- a group of players were making their mark on the game domestically. One such player was Jimmy Conrad. The California native made his way to UCLA, where he wasn't guaranteed a spot on the team, bet on himself and became a standout. Then when Major League Soccer passed on drafting him, he bet on himself again. Ultimately, Conrad worked his way into MLS

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83:12

Chapter Thirty-Two: Dempsey Chips Juventus (with Doug...

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2024/11/11

Clint Dempsey is one of the most successful men's players in international soccer history. He starred for the USMNT, delivering big goals in multiple World Cups, and captained teams to tournament victories. But his biggest impact on American soccer may be the success he had playing in England for Fulham. From his arrival in January 2007, Dempsey became a big part of Fulham's plans. He helped the Cottagers avoid relegation with a May 5th goal over Liverpool, and it was the first of many big goals

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60:48

Extra Time: The Unlikely Rise of Jay DeMerit (with...

Founding Futbol ·

2024/11/07

One of the unique attributes of the 2009 US Men's National Team that beat Spain in the Confederations Cup was the dynamic makeup of the roster. From established stars like Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, to young emerging talent like Jozy Altidore, as well as young talents like Jonathan Bornstein. But once player's story became well known because of its unlikelihood. Jay DeMerit was a starting center back for that team after working his way into England's top flight as part of Watford. However, he

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88:17

Chapter Thirty:-One The US Shocks Spain, 2-0

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2024/11/04

The US Men's National Team went to the Confederations Cup in 2009 hoping to continue its ascendancy in the global game, in advance of the 2010 World Cup. With teams like Brazil, Italy an Spain in the field, the Americans would have a chance to prove they belonged. However, the tournament got off to a bad start for the US, with two decisive losses. They scraped through to the knockout round by the skin of their teeth, setting up a showdown with Spain, the world's stop ranked team and widely

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51:42

Extra Time: John Ellinger's DA Influence

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2024/10/31

Before the the Boys Development Academy came into being in 2007, it needed a model. Something the represented new concept of training and youth development for America's growing soccer population. When US Soccer established the Bradenton residency of its U17 Men's National Team, John Ellinger was the man to run it. Ellinger built a curriculum of development for forty of the countries top soccer talents -- a group that included the likes of Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley -- helping shape the

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75:02

Chapter Thirty: The Boys Development Academy

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2024/10/28

Youth soccer in America has gone through multiple progressions. US Youth Soccer created pathways for players to make their way to the national team. The evolution club soccer in the late 90s and early 2000s changed the competitive dynamic even more. But there was still more needed for the US to take a critical step competing globally. The U17 Bradenton residency was the first step in this progress. Then, that led to the Boys Development Academy.John Hackworth was the primary architect behind the

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52:28

Extra Time: Joe Cannon's Beckham Experience

Founding Futbol ·

2024/10/24

Joe Cannon was one of the best goalkeepers in MLS history. He was a key factor in San Jose Earthquakes 2001 MLS Cup win. And he was 2002 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Cannon later won the same award for the Colorado Rapids in 2004, and over the next two seasons helped his team to the Western Conference final. For 2007 he was surprisingly traded to the LA Galaxy, and would soon play with David Beckham. Cannon joined the show to talk about his one season with the Galaxy -- Beckham's first. He shared

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