PODCAST

American Soccer Analysis

American Soccer Analysis is an occasional podcast with a focus on soccer made or played in America, especially NWSL and MLS, from a numbers and analytics perspective. The rotating cadre of hosts bring an enthusiasm, statistical acumen, and deep understanding of the game that can be rivaled only by Alexi Lalas and Carli Lloyd.

sports & recreation professional

All Episodes

EXPECTED OWN GOALS: USWNT Recap: Does SheBelieve?

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/04/11

The USWNT is SheBelieves Cup champion once again. Woo...hoo? The Twila Kilgore era comes to a close on a second penalty shootout win over Canada in a month, and leaves us wondering: what did Kilgore do well? What did she miss on? Is the team in better shape now than it was back in August? Furthermore, who is in pole position for each Olympics roster spot? Eric and Evan answer all these questions and more! (Evan may or may not sing at the end of the episode. Fair warning.)Art by Eli ElbogenMusic by

en-US

ASA Show - Colorado Rapids and do soccer analytics...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/04/11

Ben went to the Rapids game and hits us with some in person reporting, and the guys answer some listener questions including: how do we make more soccer analysts?

en-US

37:19:00

EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Late-Game Deciders: A...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/04/02

No fewer than three NWSL games were decided in the final moments of stoppage time last weekend, but each were decided in different ways. San Diego survived its battle of attrition through well timed bravery, while Portland's overwhelming attacking talent finally breached Louisville's walls. Bay FC and the Houston Dash fully embraced their stubborn, attack-loving identities and the Dash tripped into victory. Eric and Evan ponder how these teams all managed a late result, hear from Bay FC head coach

en-US

ASA Show - Small Sample Size Suppositions 2024

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/28

Harrison returns from his Kraken based absence and the crew talk about some early season things that may or may not continue as the sample size fairy visits us every week. Also, trivia.

en-US

EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 2: The Spirit in the...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/26

A jam-packed, wackadoo weekend unfolded in the NWSL, with golazos and refereeing madness and everything in between. Eric, Evan and Arianna drill down on the Washington Spirit's 2-1 victory over Bay FC. Are Bay's tactics naïve? Has their depth been exposed? Is Croix Bethune the resurrection and the light? 1) Maybe 2) Probably 3) Get on your knees and pray.Art by Eli ElbogenMusic by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs

en-US

Expected Own Goals: The NWSL is BACK, BABY! Breaking...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/19

The greatest league in the world has returned, and boy was it a doozy! From first-minute penalties in Seattle, to the Naeher-aissance denying Utah their first-ever win in front of a "sold out" crowd, to 17-year-old Kennedy Fuller making as many headlines as Bay FC goalscorer Asisat Oshoala, there were narratives galore.But Eric, Evan, and Arianna can only focus on one thing: the Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns opening CPKC Stadium with nine goals, tying the NWSL single-game record. Did Mike

en-US

EXPECTED OWN GOALS - NWSL Preview Week Concludes with...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/15

We did it. NWSL Season Preview Week concludes with last year’s champions and Shield winners, who square off tonight in the NWSL Challenge Cup. The Wave added a genuine playmaker in Savannah McCaskill, but otherwise remain largely unchanged from their table-topping campaign. Will McCaskill and USWNT phenom Jaedyn Shaw be enough to keep Casey Stoney’s offense sparking? Meanwhile, Gotham signed four gálacticos and maintained a remarkable amount of depth. They’re the favorites to win it all again, but

en-US

EXPECTED OWN GOALS - NWSL Preview Week: Portland...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/14

The day has arrived! Arianna “Doc” Cascone makes her xOG début as we head into the homestretch of NWSL Season Preview Week. First up, Eric and Evan consider another team whose offseason was influenced by ownership transition. The Thorns replaced Crystal Dunn with Jessie Fleming (lol) and blended veteran re-signings with some young and untested internationals on the backline (hmmm). Even if they’re a touch leaky, will they score enough goals to still win? Then, Arianna comes on to break down the

en-US

ASA Show - Go Kraken and Small Sample Size Suggestions

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/14

Harrison goes to watch the Kraken, so Kieran and Ben commiserate as wooden spoon buddies. An update on the g+ draft and a deep dive on an MLS legend's instagram feed.

en-US

EXPECTED OWN GOALS - NWSL Preview Week: Angel City +...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/13

Another two-episode day here at xOG for NWSL Season Preview Week. We’re heading out to the the best coast to talk about two playoff teams at a crossroads. Angel City seems to be tightening budgets as the bill comes due for their previous offseason work. Will now-permanent head coach Becki Tweed be able to recapture the magic of their playoff run, with Messiah Bright and Rocky Rodríguez in tow? Then, Eric and Evan welcome Reign reporter Susie Rantz to unpack how the still-not-closed sale of the Reign

en-US

EXPECTED OWN GOALS - NWSL Preview Week: Orlando Pride...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/13

**RECORDED BEFORE SIMONE CHARLEY’S AND RAFAELLE’S INJURY ANNOUNCEMENTS**In part two of today’s entries in xOG’s NWSL Season Preview Week, Eric and Evan dive into the fetid swamps of two teams making big moves but also not completely certain of their futures. Pride GM Haley Carter made a big, late splash in signing Barbra Banda. Orlando will score goals, but will they be able to do much else? Is there a Marta succession plan? Will Adriana be their only hope? Then, writer, analyst, podcaster and

en-US

Expected Own Goals - NWSL Preview Week: Racing...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/12

Our second episode today heads down south for the next edition of NWSL Season Preview Week. Louisville has a clear recruitment strategy—buy low on young internationals—but are hoping for a clear stylistic identity with new head coach Bev Yanez. The Dash are doing something similar with Fran Alonso and players like Cece Kizer and rookie Avery Patterson. Dash reporter and Squad Depth podcast host Theo Lloyd-Hughes breaks down Alonso’s approach to making the Dash a playoff contender. This is a good

en-US

Expected Own Goals - NWSL Preview Week: Chicago Red...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/12

It’s a two-episode day on xOG as we roll along with NWSL Season Preview Week and continue to enjoy our new partnership with American Soccer Analysis! Eric and Evan dig into two teams undergoing massive change. The Chicago Red Stars have new owners, a new GM, and a new head coach, as they begin their long but hopeful rebuild. The Current hired Vlatko Andonovski as their head coach, and want to make a splash in their new stadium. Will any of it work for these two midwest stalwarts?Click here to

en-US

Expected Own Goals - BAY-UTAH

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/03/11

This is a really exciting day. In addition to launching NWSL Season Preview Week--an entire week of content previewing all 14 teams--we are thrilled to announce that we've partnered with American Soccer Analysis to be their women's soccer content partner! If you've already subscribed to us on our feed, no need to do anything; episodes will show up every Tuesday morning as before. If you're coming to us from following ASA Show, welcome! Eric and Evan love talking about the NWSL, the USWNT, and global

en-US

ASA Show - The Pod is Back, New Beginnings

American Soccer Analysis ·

2024/02/20

The pod returns for the 2024 season, with a new member! The gents debate the morality of good and bad developments for MLS, and draft a g+ competition.

en-US

ASA Show - MLS Cup and Team Stocking Stuffers

American Soccer Analysis ·

2023/12/14

It’s the end of the MLS seasons and the lads discuss MLS Cup, give Nancy his flowers, and go team by team with non denominational holiday gifts for every MLS team. As always, trivia.

en-US

ASA Show - This Format Sux and Reffing Is Hard

American Soccer Analysis ·

2023/11/15

The boys get in the weeds about the MLS playoff format, congratulate some ASA alum, and trivia returns.

en-US

ASA Show - MLS 2023 Best XI Discussion Gets HEATED

American Soccer Analysis ·

2023/10/18

Oh boy, cover your children’s ears, Kieran and Harrison get HEATED while a rugged Ian moderates the Best XI discussion.

en-US

ASA Show - Skyline Chili Wins the Shield and Playoff...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2023/10/06

Ian returns from the Wrexham Whooping Cough and the LADS talk about worthy Supporter’s Shield winners FC Cincinnati before diving into playoff probabilities and some of the difficulty in modelling MLS. Also, trivia.

en-US

ASA Show - Nikos Overheul, Former Vancouver Whitecaps...

American Soccer Analysis ·

2023/09/20

Ian is out with Messi Fever and the boys called in backup. Former Vancouver Whitecaps Director of Recruitment Nikos Overheul opens our eyes into recruitment in MLS, the value of strategic thinking, how to build a team/organization. And also, trivia.

en-US

174 results

American Soccer Analysis

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Radio Foot Internationale

RFI

Road Rage with Walt Deptula 3-7pm

Walt Deptula

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

Lee and Grant Benson

Prepping 2.0

prepping2point0

The Push Off

Universehead Podcast Network