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Morning Kickaround

An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world"s favorite sport in everyone"s favorite country. Working to become the home of the American Soccer conversation. Created and hosted by siriusxm veteran Jason Davis & grassroots journeyman Robert Kerr. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am ET and on-demand segments on Morning Kickaround"s Youtube channel. More ball @mkickaround on social media platforms. Subscribe and join the movement!

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67:49

A Pro/Rel Manifesto, the gap between amatuer and pro,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/06/06

It's a fun Friday on Morning Kickaround as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis examine one fan's vision of how promotion and relegation can work in the United States. How many tiers? How many teams? Are there playoffs? Tune in to join us on this hypothetical journey.Also, the Vancouver Whitecaps took more than an L home from Mexico City over the weekend, the USMNT has a friendly against Turkiye with what Jason is calling a "shaddow squad" leading up to the Gold Cup, and which other games should you

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73:19

College soccer's evolution, USWNT thrashes Jamaica,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/06/04

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis start this Wednesday off with a bunch of national team talk. The men and women seem to be heading in seperate directions at the moment with the USMNT fighting injuries and, if you believe Mauricio Pochettino, a lack of dedication. The USWNT, on the other hand, just wrapped up a pair of friendlies where they rolled through China and Jamaica on their way to the 2027 World Cup.Also, the Chicago Fire are set to build a soccer stadium just outside of downtown. Is the third

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64:00

Caps destroyed in CCC Final, Sounders protest, USL2...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/06/02

It was a big weekend for the MLS vs. Liga MX rivalry as there were a pair of games with big implications. One of them went well for MLS the other... well it didn't. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have all the details.Also, several amateur teams are drawing crowds that would make some USL professional teams jealous, the Sounders players have a beef with Club World Cup bonus payments, and the LA Galaxy actually won a game of soccer over the weekend. Finally, Robert Kerr has a bone to pick with

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72:00

Fab 4, USL Growth Update, America Needs More Soccer...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/30

It's a free for all Friday with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis and there's plenty to talk about around the world of soccer. The USL had some more growth news including Detroit City's new stadium and an NBA star getting involved with the reborn Oklahoma City Energy.Also, should American soccer make itself more dramatic in the Liga MX style? Which Americans are on the move beofre the Club World Cup? Which games are Robert, Jason, and the viewers excited about? Finally, the Ray Hudson Excitement

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65:02

Remembering FIFAGate, MLS Coaching Hotseat,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/28

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis return after the holiday weekend to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Department of Justice raiding FIFA headquarters and arresting, among other prominent figures, then FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Henry Busnell of Yahoo Sports joins them to discuss his reporting on the incident and whether or not FIFA has actually made any progress towards cleaning itself up. Also, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez took over a club in Uruguay and named it after themselves, St

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66:56

Pulisic Dodges USMNT Duty, Open Cup Gets Boring, Bad...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/23

Robert Kerr is back from the rainy ranks of lower division soccer in Michigan to discuss a variety of topics with Jason Davis. They kick off with the USMNT's Gold Cup roster and some notable returning names, with a deeper discussion of the biggest abscense on that list: Christian Pulisic.Also, The guys scour the divisions of U.S. Soccer for their fab four games to to watch this weekend. Finally, a bad Tottenham team lifted a European trophy on Wednesday, is there an American equivalent of

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67:26

MLS Gets Coverage Wrong, US Open Cup Round of 16,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/21

Jason Davis is flying solo (with a brief cameo from Robert Kerr on the road with Oakland County FC) this Wednesday morning as he takes on both the USWNT and USMNT coming out with summer rosters this week. He does have some help forever. Alexander Abnos of The Guardian joins him to assess whether MLS buying Lionel Messi's ref criticism is good for the league or if they should let their superstar fly with his comments in order to attract attention. Finally, Mexican second division clubs have

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68:54

Rethinking College Soccer, Greg Vanney extension,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/19

There's lots for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to discuss this Monday. College Soccer has been discussing changes for quite some time now and news breaking in how FIBA wants to treat players moving from non-American clubs into American college basketball could bleed into the soccer sphere. What could this mean for college soccer in America?Also, Greg Vanney got an contract extension even though his Galaxy team is winless in 14 MLS games, Savy King is out of the hospital after her on-field collapse

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73:29

Herculez Gomez on Inter Miami, USL Attendance, And More

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/16

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are joined by Herculez Gomez to close out this week. The trio talk about Inter Miami and why Messi and his buddies aren't as good for the MLS as the league would like to believe.Also, they discuss Gianni Infantino and his snubbing of his own organization for autocratic leaders, comtemplate what they would attempt to pilfer from a historic venue, and pick their fab four matches in American soccer for the weekend. Finally, what do the USL's attendance numbers look

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71:10

Rivalry Week Errors, Nashville Supporters Boycott...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/14

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis tackle a pretty heavy issue on this morning's show as they are joined by Valair Shabilla from 615 Soccer to discuss Nashville's La Brigada del Oro boycotting this past weekend's home match against Charlotte FC due to ICE raids throughout the city. The guys keep things light before he comes on to balance things out. Is MLS ruining rivalries by cramming them all into a single weekend? What do they think of the new kits for both the USWNT and USMNT? Can Jason name all 13

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66:12

Beckham Is Butt Hurt, MLS Club Values Skyrocket,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/12

David Beckham is unhappy with Minnesota United's trash talk after the Loons took down Messi and Miami on Saturday afternoon. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss whether thIs inter-club trash talking good for MLS. Also, Savy King collapsed during Angel City FC's win over the Utah Royals. She's recovering from the incident, but was it right for them to finish the game? The NASL appeald the verdict in their anti-trust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer and they look back on their match selections from

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66:15

America's Soccer Pope? USL loses VS MLS? Pulisic...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/09

Who is America's candidate for the soccer pope? In honor of Pope Leo XIV becoming the next successor to St. Peter, Jason Davis and Robert Kerr discuss who could represent American soccer's best pick to step into a global leadership role. The guys also pick their fab four soccer matches to watch in North America this weeknd.Also, the U.S. Open Cup was a disappointment for the USL as only one side escaped the round of 32. Should Chrisitian Pulisic skip the Gold Cup and rest himself ahead of the

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65:53

US Open, LAFC v. Club America, Politics and the World...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/05/07

Jason is back from vacation and Robert is back at 100% health so Morning Kickaround is back! The guys don't pull any punches this Wednesday as they tackle the political climate and how it will affect the 2026 World Cup. They also join the pile on MK Dons for their rebranding efforts and attempts to explain their choices on their new badge and Port Vale's response. Also, LAFC will face Club America for a spot in the upcoming Club World Cup and it's USL vs. MLS in the U.S. Open Cup. Which lower

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71:20

Gregg apologizes, New Mexico rises, and should...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/28

The Chicago Fire got hammered so badly by Nashville that Gregg Berhalter issued a formal apology in his postgame comments. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss how sincere he was, as well as other takeaways from the first ten weeks on Major League Soccer action.Also, Ron Patel, president of New Mexico United, joins the show to discuss his club and the soccer scene in Albuquerque in general. Finally, with Robert on cloud nine after Liverpool clinched the Premier League title, the guys discuss

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73:29

NWSL Announces Second Division, Fan Sues U.S. Soccer,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/25

The American Soccer Pyramid, such as it is, takes center stage this Friday with the NWSL announcing its plans for a second division league, thus elevating the Soccer Wars on the women's side of the game. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down that new venture and what it means for the women's game as a whole.Also, a fan is suing the U.S. Women's National Team for "not trying to win" the SheBelieves Cup, Vancouver stays hot with a 2-0 win over Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the guys

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72:45

RSL Sold with Simon Evans, MLS Valuations, and...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/23

Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the Utah Royals have new owners. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis welcome Simon Evans of the AFP to the show to get to the bottom of what this means for MLS, the NWSL, and American soccer as a whole. Also, the Serie A title race between Napoli and Internazionale could end in the playoff if the two sides remained tied at the top of the table, the Concacaf Champions Cup continues tongight and tomorrow, and what are Brendan Aaronson's chances of getting as much playing

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69:55

Wild MLS Weekend, Rodman Out, Puig Backs Vanney,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/21

Robert Kerr made the drive to Cleveland to watch Inter Miami took down Columus Crew in a battle of MLS undefeated sides. Robert and Jason Davis break down the thrilling game, as well as the ethics of hosting a big game outside of the Crew's home market. Is MLS in the right to encourage these sorts of events? Also, Portland and LAFC played an equally exciting contest in the late night window on Saturday, though Phil Neville didn't hink the officiating matched the quality of play. Trinity Rodman is

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68:29

USL vs. MLS Open Cup, College Soccer Changes, Santa...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/18

Jason is out today so Robert Kerr welcome professional scout Brooks Laimbeer to the show to talk about changes that are gaining momentum in college soccer, including a longer schedule. The pair also look ahead to the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup, a potential Santa Rosa expansion team in the USL, and more.Jason doesn't fully take the day off, though. He did do an interview with Cesar Hernandez about the state of promotion and relegation in Mexico and how it relates to the USL's recent

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80:19

Open Cup round 3, New 2nd division, Pros/Cons of Euro...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/16

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis rap about the U.S. Open Cup third round and some of the memorable moments from the first day of action. Also, the WPSL announced they will begin a second division pro women's league in 2026 and Gianni Infantino confirmed that there will be a plyoff between LAFC and Club America for Club Leon's spot in the Club World Cup should the CAS side with them in their court case in the coming weeks. The guys also weigh the pros and cons of MLS switching the a fall-spring calendar,

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71:27

Open Cup Returns, Is American Soccer Thriving? And More

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/15

American soccer is often consumed by conflict with itself and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis do not like this state of affairs. The guys take this show to rundown the things that are working well in the game today and look into how that conflict is ultimately silly. Also, The U.S. Open Cup is back this week to showcse the game's growth at the lower league and grassroots levels. In the same vein, the USL's Buffalo expansion teased some stadium renderings that look exciting. MLS is nearting the end of

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