Send us a text "The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround itself with soccer in America. We really hope you enjoy these interviews. This week's guest: Rob Stone. (@RobStoneONFOX) Riley and Rob talk about the USMNT failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, a developing interest of the World Cup Qualifying cycle, growing up with the game and seeing growth through a generation, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and plenty more. T...
Dec 21, 2017•34 min
Send us a text Riley sat down with Tristan Bowen to talk about his journey through being an MLS wonderboy, to his time with Chivas USA, Seattle, AFC United in Sweden, and now a soon to be LAFC prospect. We hope to see you check out his podcast, "A Pro's Life: Lessons I've Learned Through Soccer." Support the show
Dec 14, 2017•38 min
Send us a text In this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom and Riley talk with mlssoccer.com Arielle Castillo about Toronto FC's 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. The guys then talk about the MLS Expansion Draft for LAFC and some rumors circling the internet. Follow us on Twitter at:@MLSAces@RileyJMcManus@Sweezy_FBabyFollow us on Instagram at:mls_acesrileyjmcmanus Support the show...
Dec 12, 2017•41 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley talk all about MLS Cup! It is the rematch of the 2016 MLS Cup between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC! Tom and Riley are joined by two guests! Covering all things Toronto FC the guys are joined by Steve Gennaro, host of TFC Talk. Then the guys are joined by Jason Rantz covering all things Sounders. This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek! Buy your tickets to concerts and sporting events on SeatGeek. Get $20 off your first purchase ...
Dec 07, 2017•1 hr
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley discuss some news circling MLS expansion, two new head coaches join the MLS ranks, and of course the conference finals are over! This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek! Buy your tickets to concerts and sporting events on SeatGeek. Get $20 off your first purchase by using the code "ACES" on SeatGeek! Support the show...
Dec 01, 2017•58 min
Send us a text Riley chatted with Stefan Frei about the culture shift in Seattle, Tyler Miller's performance v. Houston in the first leg of the WCF, his partnership with Allstate in helping get soccer nets to cities like Seattle, Columbus, Toronto, and Houston. Support the show
Nov 22, 2017•16 min
Send us a text Riley chatted with Zack Steffen of the Columbus Crew about his upcoming Eastern Conference Final matches with Toronto, soccer in America, the Austin situation, and how he and Allstate are changing kid's lives! Support the show
Nov 20, 2017•11 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley discuss the U.S. Men's National team, MLS award winners, and other news around Major League Soccer. Riley rants for a bit to start the podcast...you can't say I didn't warn you. The episode ends with Tom interviewing Joshua Sampson a social media manager and intern with Bavarian Football Works and the New York Red Bulls.This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek! Buy your tickets to concerts and sporting events on SeatGeek. Get $20 off yo...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom and Riley introduce the podcast's first ever sponsor!!! They guys discuss all the news in MLS surrounding new head coaches, player cuts, player rumors, USMNT roster announcement, and of course the latest MLS Cup games! This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek! Buy your tickets to concerts and sporting events on SeatGeek. Get $20 off your first purchase by using the code "ACES" on SeatGeek! Support the show...
Nov 09, 2017•59 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley recap an exciting Eastern Conference playoffs run and a very boring Western Conference playoffs. The guys also go around MLS covering all the recent news in the last week. Riley sits down with former Dynamo, Timber, and D.C. United player, Mike Chabala, to talk all MLS. Finally, the show ends with the TransferMrkt game as Riley tries to build off of his 4-0 record last week. Support the show...
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley apologize for a lost show, quickly talk Decision Day, get into the opening two blowouts of the MLS Cup Playoffs, talk about the next two games, and decide to play a little game. Support the show
Oct 26, 2017•57 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley talk a lot surrounding MLS... it is the name of the show after all. They guys talk about Jermaine Jones's Instagram rant, USMNT, Kaka, Award Finalists, Decision Day, USL Playoffs, and the bad man (Anthony Precourt). Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Support the show
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley talk about the complete meltdown by the U.S. Mens National Soccer team. We talk about the bad, the really bad, and maybe some light at the end of the tunnel? After, the boys touch on some news surround MLS... well we tried to. Support the show
Oct 11, 2017•52 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley talk actual on the field soccer (well at least they try to) as they cover what was an exciting week 29 in MLS. The guys do get a bit off track at times so try to enjoy. This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is the producer of the finest and all natural nutritional products. Their strawberry pre-workout and their chocolate post workout are phenomenal and better than anything else on the market. Also if you head over to x1fuel....
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Tom and Riley are finally back after a break and the guys talk a lot of soccer. The talks go anywhere from USMNT, Cyle Larin, FIFA 18, and even more. We hope you guys enjoy! This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is the producer of the finest and all natural nutritional products. Their strawberry pre-workout and their chocolate post workout are phenomenal and better than anything else on the market. For the 4th of July they...
Sep 16, 2017•55 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley finally get to sit down and talk actually soccer together! The guys cover week 25 in MLS, the current standings, award races and much more! The guys also touch on some USMNT talk for the upcoming game against Costa Rica. Finally, Riley interview Arielle Castillo of mlssoccer.com! This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is the producer of the finest and all natural nutritional products. Their strawberry pre-workout and their cho...
Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley team up with the boys over at LA is Our House to talk NYCvLA, MLS, and anything else that may have come up. When MLS Aces and LAiOH team up you know the show is going to be hilarious. This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is the producer of the finest and all natural nutritional products. Their strawberry pre-workout and their chocolate post workout are phenomenal and better than anything else on the market. For the 4th of Ju...
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley discuss VAR (or VR?), The MLS All Star week action, a potential signing for the Columbus Crew, and Tom's experience at the Hudson Rivery Derby! With all of this new surrounding MLS the guys just really can't wait going back to talking about strictly soccer soon! Once the episode is over stay tuned for an interview between Riley and Jeff Rueter! Jeff is a reporter covering MLS and Minnesota United FC. Riley and Jeff cover everything surrounding Minnesota Uni...
Aug 07, 2017•46 min
Send us a text Tom and Riley are finally back together and the guys had a lot to talk about. The guys first start by talking about some recent MLS rumors around Joevin Jones, Dom Dwyer, Nigel De Jong, Lee Nguyen, and Alex. Riley talks about his experience in the press box at the Orlando City vs Atlanta game. Mike Petke also had a really fun rant last week that we had to talk about! TREY! The U.S. won a Gold Cup, the Galaxy fired Onalfo and hired Sigi, Bob Bradley is the LAFC head coach, the Gala...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text In this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom is back after a two week break from recording. While Riley is on vacation Tom talks with Aiden Reagh and Steven Jotterand. Both interviews discuss MLS's decision to deny Ricardo Silva's $4B TV deal, with two different opinions. Then Tom and Steven discuss SKC's move of Dom Dwyer to OC for $1.6M in allocation money. Of course this is the week Riley decides to miss... This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text On episode 28 of the MLS Aces Podcast we have the return of Tom from his trip to LA and of course we once again have Riley joining us. With plenty of action from week 18 of MLS action, U.S. Open Cup thrillers, and USA vs Ghana, the guys try to touch on it all. From Miami FC to Cincinatti FC to the wonder free kick from Kellyn Acosta, it'll all be talked about right here and right now. This episode of the MLS Aces Podcast is sponsored by X1 Fuel. X1 Fuel is the producer of the fine...
Jul 04, 2017•40 min
Send us a text Riley and Tony Rubio of MLS Multiplex talk about the week's rivalry games and also some Gold Cup roster debate. Support the show
Jun 28, 2017•36 min
Send us a text Here it is... the long awaited Western Conference Draft. Sorry guys for not covering week 16 of the MLS season but we hope you guys enjoy this episode! We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and post workout products have been tested and highly approved by both Tom and Riley. Head over to x1fuel.com to get your own and make sure your use th...
Jun 19, 2017•22 min
Send us a text In episode 25 the guys discuss the three games of MLS action in week 15 and then touch on some USMNT talk. If you guys didn't hear the USMNT got four points out of games with T&T and Mexico. It was a fun week of U.S. soccer that the guys had fun talking about. We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and post workout products have been te...
Jun 12, 2017•28 min
Send us a text In episode 24 the guys (accidentally) discuss week 14's two big blowouts, USA vs Venezuela, the upcoming USA games, the Gold Cup roster, and finally we have an interview with the great Julie Stewart Binks. We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and post workout products have been tested and highly approved by both Tom and Riley. Head over t...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text In episode 23 Tom returns and has a fun time talking with Riley about Major League Soccer and what happened in week 13. After getting through the major score lines and a few laughs the guys have an interview with Daniel Squizzato, the Canadian soccer expert. We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and post workout products have been tested a...
May 29, 2017•1 hr
Send us a text Tom's away on vacation, so Riley invited Ryan Kinietz (@ryankinietz11) from the World Football News Network to have a fun with the USMNT's 23 man roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in June. Then, to keep the theme of shows going, the guys draft a USMNT XI. Support the show
May 23, 2017•48 min
Send us a text In episode 21 Riley and Tom have some spontaneous fun! After running down the long list of news circling around MLS this week the guys dive into the first ever Eastern Conference Draft. Which starting XI is better? Once the draft is over the guys go over some of the key games in week 11 of MLS. We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and pos...
May 15, 2017•59 min
Send us a text If you got the 90's themed reference in the title, then I'll be there for you. This week Tom (a bit stressed from finals) and Riley (a bit sick) quickly discuss the happenings in week 10 of the MLS season. Week 10 was full of shocking results like Orlando City and the Red Bulls losing two games and Philly winning one! To end this episode we have a surprise interview that you're going to want to hear! Stay Tuned!We want to thank our sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! ...
May 08, 2017•37 min
Send us a text This week Tom and Riley discuss all the happenings in week 9 of MLS! Week 9 incorporated everything from a 3-0 comeback, a Carlos Rivas goal, and an LA double post. We hope that you guys can sit back and enjoy this short episode of MLS based discussion. We want to thank our new sponsor X1 Fuel for joining the MLS Aces family! X1 produces a high quality and all natural workout supplement for both before and after your workout. Their pre and post workout products have been tested an...
May 01, 2017•35 min
