How many USL Championship teams have officially qualified for the post-season playoffs? Match Day 32 meant desperate times calling for desperate measures including a run of form for North Carolina FC, and last minute magic for San Antonio FC. International duty meant that 23 total USL Championship players were not available for selection, see show notes for more info. Plus much more to cover from the midweek and weekend action. Don't go anywhere. Link to players on international duty (Oct 5 - 13...
Oct 14, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Louisville City FC clinches their first USL Championship Players' Shield, securing the top playoff seed and home-field advantage. In other matches, Monterey Bay get a crucial win to keep playoff hopes alive. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC boosted their playoff hopes with a 4-0 win over Miami FC, featuring Bertin Jacquesson's hat-trick. The league mourned the tragic passing of former player Modou Jadama at age 30. With the regular season nearing its end, teams are making their final pushes for playoff...
Oct 07, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
With playoff season is around the corner, all eyes are on the coveted eighth place spot. The number eight was a special number this weekend for more reasons than one. Orange County claimed big points, is it enough to reach the playoffs? We discuss all this and more surrounding Match Day 30. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel ...
Sep 30, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Nick Markanich breaks the single-season goal scoring record with not 1 but 2 goals to the good. Phoenix score the most goals in a game so far this season, and Las Vegas Lights never say never and find ways to come back for points. We’ll take a look at the rest of the results from Match Day 29 and how the league table is shaping up with playoffs around the corner. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast...
Sep 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Nick Markanich wins August POTM, An eventful Match Day 28, with halfway goals, double yellows, super subs, and goalkeepers stealing the headlines with tieing or breaking recrods. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gma...
Sep 16, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode of TalkUSL, we cover Match Day 27 highlights, including Rafa Baca's move to Oakland. We discuss in form Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Louisville City FC's playoff clinch, and Nick Markanich tying the USL Championship's single-season goal record with his 25th goal for Charleston Battery, and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your ...
Sep 09, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
No more USL teams in the U.S. Open Cup as Indy Eleven's tournament journey is over. At least, Match Day 26 brought excitement and surprises across the league. From Nick Markanich's transfer to CD Castellón, to Miami FC finally breaking their winless streak, and a goal-fest between North Carolina FC and Louisville City FC. The results have shaken up the playoff race, with teams jostling for position as the regular season enters its final stretch. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social medi...
Sep 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Indy Eleven are gearing up for a showdown with Sporting KC in the Semifinal of the U.S. Open Cup, we preview the fixture and discuss their new signing. Match Day 25 saw a lot of red cards, players continuing their form, and an upset win in Hartford. Also, a record set by Pittsburgh head coach, Bob Lilley, which puts his name in the history books of U.S. soccer. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast b...
Aug 26, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
It’s a good time to be a Louisville City FC fan! Harlow becomes an owner, Goodrum joins the squad, and they remain undoubtedtly the best USL team at the moment with a win over conference rivals, Charleston Battery. Lexington SC has exercised their option to join the USL Championship in the 2025 season. Oakland Roots SC will have a new home at the Coliseum, and a breakdown of the all the matches in Match Day 24 with a preview of what is up ahead. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social medi...
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
East meets West from the top to the bottom in an eventful Match Day 23. We cover a 7-goal thriller between Louisville City FC vs Sacramento Republic FC, El Paso get their first home win of the season against their last-place counterparts in the east, Miami. Recent notable transfer news, and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the ...
Aug 12, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A late equalizer saved a point for Rhode Island in USL’s third match on CBS so far this season. Tremendous amount of changes in Phoenix where the side has become a shell of their former selves, Monterey Bay FC parts ways with head coach, plus a recap of all the Match Day 22 fixtures and preview of what is up ahead! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your th...
Aug 05, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
TalkUSL is back with European powerhouses Manchester City, Celtic FC, and Eintracht Frankfurt paying their respects to the USL. The Domenican Republic USL star that features at the Olympics on behalf of Las Vegas Lights FC. A look at Oakland hosting Sacramento on CBS, plus the Derby Del Camino Real between El Paso Locomotive and New Mexico United. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a re...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A briefer episode as I am currently on vacation! Nonetheless, we run through Match Day 19 scores, cover Indy’s success in the open cup, and announce the official winner of the USL Championship POTM for June, plus much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship...
Jul 15, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We preview the U.S. Open Cup and discuss what could happen if a USL coach took charge of the USMNT. We also highlight the USL Championship Player of the Month candidates and recap thrilling matches from Match Day 18. Plus, get insights on standout performances, sizzling goals, and a look ahead at upcoming matches. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your tho...
Jul 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
OCSC head coach, Karlsen returns home to Denmark to take an opportunity coaching in the Danish Superliga. Phoenix Rising FC pull the plug on Danny Stone's tenure as head coach following a large margin defeat against Memphis 901 FC. That wasn't the only victory with plenty of goals as we rundown the fixture list of Match Day 17, I give my pick for the June player of the month, and preview what is up ahead. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok,...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Some unexpected victories on the road for Rhode Island FC and Orange County SC that stole the show on Match Day 16. USL gaining more exposure with matches appearing on TUDN, the four teams involved with hosting national teams at their training facilities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, plus a rundown of the rest of Match Day 16 fixtures with a preview of what is ahead! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the p...
Jun 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We keep on going with an eventful Father's Day weekend that saw many late goals occur. USL Championship announcing the May Player of the Month, why Memphis is really the epitome of Joga Bonito, unexpected news out of Orange County, a rundown of fixtures from Match Day 15 and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free ...
Jun 17, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Lebron "Loudoun" James has his eyes on the USL and in particular a Loudoun United player. FC Tulsa grab their first home win of the season with in-depth coverage in the Match Day Spotlight against San Antonio FC. A rundown of the other fixtures from Match Day 14, plus much more! (00:00) - Intro (07:15) - TUL V SAFC | MatchDay Spotlight (35:40) - Match Day 14 Fixture Rundown (50:30) - USL Media Story (54:00) - USL Table (57:00) - Match Day 15 Fixture Preview Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all...
Jun 10, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Tampa Bay Rowdies prevails on the road against Sacramento Republic FC to end the undefeated streak, meaning there are no more teams undefeated in the USL championship. I breakdown the game in the match day spotlight along with a special guest, my younger brother, Francesco. A rundown of all the fixtures in Match Day 13 as well as a preview of what's upcoming in the USL. (00:00) - Intro (03:11) - Special Guest - Francesco Galvano (05:45) - SAC v. TBR | Match Day Spotlight w/ Francesco (30:58) - M...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 15
How many USL teams left in the U.S. Open Cup? Only 1 team left unbeaten in the USL after El Paso Locomotive upsets Charleston Battery on the road. A closer look at Rhode Island FC in their match against Louisville City, a rundown of the Match Day 12 fixtures, and a preview of what’s upcoming in the USL Championship. (00:00) - Intro (02:50) - US Open Cup R16 recap | QF preview (10:41) - El Paso upsets Charleston (18:12) - Goal of the week MD 11 (19:15) - RIFC vs Lou City | Match Day Spotlight (40...
May 27, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Match Day 11 brought some peculiar results! Close attention on Phoenix Rising vs Miami FC in the spotlight fixture, news of a new stadium in the works in Detroit, a rundown of all the other fixtures and a look of what is coming up in the USL Championship! (00:00) - Intro (02:45) - Undefeated USL Stats (05:00) - PHX vs. MIA | Match Day Spotlight (20:55) - Match Day 11 rundown (32:30) - USL Standings (36:33) - News | Detroit Stadium (38:15) - Upcoming week preview Follow the podcast @TalkUSL acros...
May 20, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How many USL teams made it to the round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup? A breakdown of key fixtures that showcased initial impressions of the USL versus MLS. So many games going on at the moment, we do a rundown of Match Day 10 fixtures and preview Match Day 11. Also, a look at what the USL Championship has in common with Ipswich Town FC and their return to the English Premier League. (00:00) - Intro (03:22) - U.S Open Cup Round of 32 Reaction (11:37) - U.S Open Cup Round of 16 Preview (1...
May 13, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Memphis 901 FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies featured as the spotlight fixture for match day 9. A recap on all matches from the Star Wars weekend and a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. (00:00) - Intro (03:05) - MEM vs TBR spotlight (32:17) - Rundown of Match Day 9 fixtures (48:30) - USL Table (52:04) - Next weekend matches and U.S. Open Cup Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, a...
May 06, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
For the second time this season, it was winner take all in Match Day 8 as no teams drawed but instead walked away with big wins or big losses. A closer look at what makes Charleston Battery so strong and their match vs Las Vegas Lights in the spotlight fixture. We reached 10 episodes! A mini-milestone accomplished but I could use your help! Provide your feedback so far on what you think of TalkUSL by writing to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Also, a recap on all ma...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
When's the last time two halfway goals were scored in the same weekend? Plenty of away teams grabbing all three points on the road in Match Day 7. Spotlight returns with unbeaten Detroit City FC vs Oakland Roots SC. Also, a recap of the recent Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixtures, a rundown of all matches from Match Day 7 and a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Face...
Apr 22, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
There are only five teams remaining who are undefeated...can you name them all? Coverage of an intriguing and extended Match Day 6, with discussions about the best team in the USL Championship as well as the worst (sorry Colorado fans), plus a look to the upcoming fixtures in the week ahead. A shorter episode this time around with no Match Day spotlight since Vince was away celebrating his birthday. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtu...
Apr 15, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The legendary LIPAFC match between Louisville City FC and Indy Eleven takes center stage for the match day spotlight. We cover the rest of the fixtures on Match Day 5, some latest news on a new team in Buffalo potentially coming soon, as well as a roster rule that features the next generation of soccer talent. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thought...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It was winner take all in Match Day 4 as no teams shared the points but instead took everything or were left with nothing. Close attention was on Orange County SC vs FC Tulsa in the spotlight fixture. Also, a recap on all matches from Match Day 4 on Easter weekend and a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you wan...
Apr 01, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What can we make of what we've seen so far this season in the USL Championship? A recap of all the Match Day 3 games including a match day spotlight with in-depth analysis on Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion FC. We cover the rest of the fixtures including a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to sh...
Mar 25, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Is it Phoenix Rising or Falling? A recap of all the Match Day 2 games including a match day spotlight with in-depth analysis on Loudoun United FC vs North Carolina FC. Also, a look at Rhode Island FC's debut match in the USL Championship. Some news to cover with an expansion team coming out of Brooklyn, a USMYNT call-up for Nighte Pickering, and Oakland Roots SC to have a new home at the Coliseum next season. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, Tik...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
