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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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65:45

Gold Cup Draw, MLS delays calendar change, USL TV...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/11

Lots to do on a Friday edition of Morning Kickaround. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down USL's impressive television ratings and whether or not the league has the potential to out pace MLS in terms of popularity. This comes after a discussion about how MLS discussing a calendar switch is more complicated than it seems.Before that, however, the USMNT learned its opponents for this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup, there will be an MLS team in the Concacaf Champions Cup Final, and they pick four games

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81:10

Original Pro Rel Plan Uncovered, Columbus replace...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/09

Promotion and relegation is central to today's show as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss the original plan for the concept here in the USA. It was created back in the 1980s, believe it or not. The guys explain the concept and try to carve today's landscape into that plan. Before that, though Jeremiah Oshan from Sounder at Heart comes on the discuss soccer in the Pacific Northwest and, as per the theme, promotion and relegation. Catch the entire video on the Morning Kickaround Ko-Fi page! Before

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69:27

Can anyone catch Wondo's MLS record, SKC win without...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/07

On the heels of Alex Ovechkin breaking a record that was once thought untouchable, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis ask if anyone could possibly break Chris Wondolowski's scoring record and how that potential record chase is different from what Ovechkin accomplished. Before that, though, Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star joins the program to talk about life after Peter Vermes at Sporting Kansas City and what is next for the storied MLS club and their former coach. Also, The USWNT took down Brazil

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70:30

Euro Stars To MLS? FIFA CWC Ticket Scam, US Open Cup...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/04

Friday's Morning Kickaround! In Long Balls, Jason and Robert ponder Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Mueller landing in MLS, break down FIFA's shady Club World Cup ticket offer, and discuss the news that the 2031 World Cup is (probably) coming to America. Then Elliot "Yogi" Barr joins the show to break down the top 5 moments from the second round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Flag drama. Red cards. Burritos. Finally, Jason and Robert ask a Big Question: Which will be bigger for American soccer, a European

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71:02

Open Cup Madness, CCC, Vermes Timeline, Chattanooga...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/04/02

Inter Miami has put a stop to any fantasies Robet Kerr and Jason Davis may have had about Messi's bodyguard duking it out with Logan Paul out on the pitch. The club has banned hom from the field and will handle security themselves. Also, the Concacaf Champions Cup gave us a pair of scoreless draws last night. Can anyone find the back of the net in tonight's quarterfinals? The U.S. Open Cup is also back this week with a unique American intra-city rivallry match as Chattanooga FC and the Chattanooga

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78:16

MLS Review, USL Beef, CWC Playoff, MLS Coaches On The...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/31

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis look back on the MLS weekend that was, including an emphatic win for San Diego FC over LAFC. Atlanta United also won a barn burner against New York City while Leo Messi scored for Inter Miami in a top of the table showdown with Philly. Oakland Roots got into a bit of social media banter with the Las Vegas Lights before their match at the Colisium. Also, in an incredible coincidence, Peter Vermes reportedly got the axe while the guys are digging into which MLS coaches are

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69:57

MLS Weeked Preview, Cardoso Transfer Rumors, Messi v...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/28

A week after Jason Davis ailed on MLS for playing through the international break, him and Robert Kerr get ready for a more normal weekend of Major League Soccer with their fab four of games to watch. Also, Logan Paul and Leo Messi'a body guard apparently have beef over energy drinks and Messi's man has challenged Paul to a trial by combat over it. Johnny Cardoso could be moving to the Premier League with Tottenham. Finally, the U.S. Open Cup has themselves a shiny new streaming deal and Rob and

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73:49

The World Cup Qualified, Juventus Sacks Motta, Lower...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/26

Juventus are going through some changes and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to break down what that means for American stars Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie. Also, four teams punched their tickets to the 2026 World Cup over the international window, but will their players and fans be able to make the trip with relative ease? Trininty Rodman makes her return to the U.S. Women's National Team for their April friendlies against Brazil. The guys discuss the evolution of the squad, which still

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69:55

USMNT Flop In CNL, MLS Plays Through Break, What's...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/24

The U.S. Men's National Team had a disappointing showing at the Nations League Finals, to say the least. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a cathartic session as they go over what happened this weekend and what the team had to say about their defeats to Panama and Canada. There was also some MLS this weekend, for some reason. That gives Jason another chance to complain about how MLS treats teams with international quality players. Finally, a lot is happening in American soccer over the next couple

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70:04

USMNT loses to Panama... again, pro/rel concerns, and...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/21

The U.S. Men's National Team lost to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down why it happened and what it means for the squad going forward. They also read through the headlines and rant away on the state of the team and how Mauricio Pochetino has handled the early parts of his tenure as head coach. The USL also takes center stage again as reaction has flooded in regarding their Promotion/Relegation announcement this week. The guys react to a video

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71:56

USL Votes To Implement Promotion And Relegation,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/21

Massive news dropped this week in American soccer this week: The USL owners voted by supermajority to implement promotion and relegation by 2028. Combined with the USL's intent to launch a first division league by that same year, Tuesday's news is some of the biggest in American soccer history. Jason and Robert welcome Simon Evans of the AFP and The Soccer Business Newsletter to the show to break down the decision, then give their thoughts on what this means for the future of the game in the

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70:48

Top form choices for the USMNT, MLS first month...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/17

The USMNT has a big week ahead of them with the Nations League semis and (hopefully) final. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis go through the roster and rank who is in the best form. Also, MLS has played a month of their season. The guys go through the storylines from the first four weeks of play. Also! In honor of St. Patrick's Day, they remember some famous Patricks throughout the world of soccer and look back at a banger of a game in the USL Championship between El Paso Locomotive and Phoenix Rising in

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68:32

Messi in Jamaica, Claire Watkins talks NWSL Opening...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/14

NWSL Opening Weeked is here so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis welcome Claire Watkins from Just Women's Sports to talk about the nation's premier women's soccer league. Will Orlando repeat as champion? Who can challenge them for supremacy? We ask those questions and more. Before that, MLS turned things around in the Concacaf Champions Cup thatnks to the Vancouver Whitecaps pullin off an upset. Lionel Messi gave Jamaican fans what they came for, and the guys pick a Fab 4 of MLS games for this upcoming

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75:53

MLS Tanks CCC, USMNT Roster, MLS GM Survey, Weirdest...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/12

The Athletic published both parts of thier annual MLS General Manager survey which means Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a lot discuss about in terms of the state of the USA's top domestic league. The Apple TV deal, over saturation of Lionel Messi, the league calendar and much more come up in the dialogue. Before that, though, the duo shoot the breeze about MLS clubs struggling in the Concacaf Champions Cup and the USMNT's roster for the upcoming Nations League semi-finals and, hopefully, final

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46:35

MLS Roundup, Americans Abroad, Which City Could Be...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/10

Jason Davis is flying solo today after a busy weekend of soccer. Over in MLS, the Sounders thump LAFC in Seattle, Inter Miami beat Charlotte despite no Messi and a goalkeeper red card, and LA Galaxy's championship hangover keeps getting worse. On the other side of the ocean, Josh Sargent scored again for Norwich. Is he the top choice at striker for the USMNT? Christian Pulisic ended AC Milan's losing streak while Weston McKennie cost Juventus in their loss to Atalanta. Finally, which American city

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69:44

64 Team World Cup, An American Chivas, Arman Kafai On...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/07

Nothing is ever to crazy for FIFA as the idea of a 64 team World Cup is being floated around the FIFA Council. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis make sure to point out how silly the idea is. They also select their Fab Four of MLS games this weekend and break down Lionel Messi's load management. Also, the guys discuss which region of the United States could put together an origin team a la Chivas de Guadalajara or Athletic Club Bilbao. Finally, Arman Kafai joins the show to talk about how MLS has evolved

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69:01

State of Expansion in the USL, Super Bowl Style...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/05

The USL is showing a lot of ambition on the eve of their new season. Several teams are planning to join the circuit in the next couple years and they are planning to start their own top-tier competition. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to take stock of their latest plans. Also, Gianni Infantino wants a Super Bowl style halftime show for the World Cup Final, U.S. Soccer is working to protect referees, and the Concacaf Champions Cup is in full swing. ⁠⁠Like and Subscribe to Morning Kickaround

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68:57

MLS Review, Messi No Shows Houston, More MLS Expansion?

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/03/03

It was another unpredictable weekend in MLS, which gives Robert Kerr and Jason Davis plenty to talk about on the domestic front. The Philadelphia Union are off to a hot start, the San Diego FC home opener was a scoreless draw marred by homophobic chanting, and Lionel Messi was hed out of an away game against Houston due to "load management." Also, Jason's Fulham are in the FA Cup Quarterfinals, AC Milan lost again, and Don Garber is leaving the door open to expanding beyond their current 30

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73:48

USWNT Lose, Pulisic On The Outs, USL D1 Picks We Got...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/02/28

The U.S. Women's National Team lost for the first time since Emma Hayes took over, so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis assess whether or not it's time to panic and freak out. Also, Pulisic seems to be playing less for AC Milan. Should he panic and freak out about Joao Feliz stealing his spot? The guys also take a trip down the memory hole of how American soccer has always been a capitalist endeavor and look at what they may have gotten wrong in their discussion earlier this week about the planned USL D1

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79:26

Messi Scores And Gets Fined, Salah's Handicap,...

Morning Kickaround ·

2025/02/26

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant goal for Miami as they easily advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup. He also got himself and Luis Suarez a little fine from MLS for laying hands on an NYCFC player on opening day. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break it all down. The USWNT also goes for some silverware this evening as they take on Japan in the final game of the SheBelieves Cup. Who do the hosts want to see in tonight's game? Also! Can Mo Salah win the Balon d'Or? And, which teams should be in USL

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