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The Athletic Soccer Show

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The Athletic’s team of soccer writers cover the beautiful game with daily short-form and in-depth episodes focusing on the USMNT, MLS, European football, the Mexico national football team and the Canada men’s soccer team.

Episodes

USMNT roster reveal: September friendlies | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to and break down Gregg Berhalter's USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202254 min

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham’s streaming battle explained | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Why is a Hollywood star tweeting about the live streaming landscape in the fifth tier of English football? Matt Slater is here to explain the curious case of Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham AFC, and why it’s so difficult to watch their games. Matt’s full explainer: https://theathletic.com/3561078/2022/09/04/national-league-streaming-ryan-reynolds-wrexham/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Sep 14, 202218 min

How AC Milan turned it around | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After a long, long time in the wilderness, AC Milan are defending Serie A Champions, they’re in the Champions League, and like an ever-growing number of European clubs, they’re owned by an American firm. On the Athletic Football Podcast, Mark Chapman, Matt Slater, and James Horncastle discuss how Milan has turned it around, and why the way forward might lead the club away from their iconic home stadium: the San Siro. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Sep 13, 202220 min

Bayern Munich 8, Barcelona 2: Two years later

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Bayern Munich and Barcelona played one of the most memorable games in Champions League history just over two years ago. On Tuesday, the teams meet again. John Muller is here to talk about how the teams have changed, and how Frenkie De Jong’s role with Barcelona has changed alongside them. What is Frenkie De Jong? https://theathletic.com/3401831/2022/09/12/frenkie-de-jong-analysed-barcelona/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjau...

Sep 12, 202216 min

Gio Reyna’s building form, madness in Serie A + Real Madrid without Benzema

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Gio Reyna comes in in the 2nd half in Dortmund 3-0 loss to Leipzig; is Reyna gaining form? Plus, in Italy, a wild ending between Juventus-Salernitana, Leão shines for Milan & Napoli stays atop the table. And, the Spanish duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona tally big wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202255 min

Dortmund-Leipzig, MLS playoff race and El Superclasico: The Weekend Draft

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are big games on throughout Europe, in South America and at home in Major League soccer. We’re gonna give you six to watch. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202216 min

Josef Martinez suspended, Dynamo fire Paulo Nagamura + Orlando wins US Open Cup

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into Paulo Nagamura’s firing and where the Dynamo go from here? Plus, Josef Martinez has been suspended by Atlanta United. And, a U.S. Soccer grab bag; Orlando wins the US Open Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20221 hr 2 min

Why Chelsea went for Graham Potter

Chelsea fired head coach Thomas Tuchel yesterday, and at time of recording the favorite to take over is Brighton’s Graham Potter. John Muller is here to explain why. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202215 min

USMNT World Cup expectations with Maurice Edu

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by former USMNT midfielder Maurice Edu to discuss the U.S. men’s national team expectations for the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, with Thomas Tuchel out at Chelsea, will Christian Pulisic benefit? And, the fallout of Josef Martinez’s suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 20221 hr

Spygate in the U.S. Open Cup final

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Tonight’s U.S. Open Cup final will pit MLS’s Orlando City against the USL Championship’s Sacramento Republic. And as of Tuesday night, it will be preceded by controversy. The Athletic can confirm an ESPN report that U.S. Soccer is investigating an allegation that an Orlando City employee was spying on a Sacramento training session. Jeff Rueter is here to put it all in context. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more a...

Sep 07, 202215 min

Champions League preview: Americans, Canadians and more CONCACAF interest

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Europe’s premier club competition kicks off in earnest today, and there are a number of North American players with roles to play. Jeff Rueter is here to preview today and tomorrow’s games in the Champions League. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202224 min

What to watch on Labor Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Because of the holiday, we have an abbreviated episode today: a quick look at what to watch with featured games from Italy, England, Spain and Mexico. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 20224 min

Manchester United tops Arsenal at Old Trafford, AC Milan beats Inter + Real Madrid stays perfect

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Has VAR reached its tipping points with players, coaches and fans? How has Erik ten Hag turned Manchester United’s form around? Plus, AC Milan beats Inter 3-2 in an end-to-end Derby della Madonnina. And, Real Madrid continue their perfect form against Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 20221 hr 2 min

Old Firm, Merseyside derby, USWNT returns and more: The Weekend Draft

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are big games and derbies all across Europe this weekend while the U.S. women’s national team returns to action as well. A lot of games are on, and we’re gonna give you six to watch. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202216 min

Pulisic’s run-up to the World Cup, USMNT strikers + MLS playoff push

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the pros and cons of Christian Pulisic remaining with Chelsea; is this a good thing for the USMNT? Plus, American strikers are on a tear; who will be called up in September? And, the MLS playoff push is on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20221 hr 12 min

Transfer deadline day: Why the Premier League is outspending everyone else

It’s transfer deadline day! While deals are being completed around Europe, one thing is abundantly clear: the Premier league is outspending everyone else, and by a significant amount. Why is that? Could it be the league’s tendency to reward…losers? For more on that we turn to our friends in the UK at The Athletic Football Podcast - host Mark Chapman, alongside reporters Matt Slater and Phil Buckingham. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn...

Sep 01, 202217 min

World Cup kit reactions (Adidas & Puma)

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe Cárdenas is joined by The Athletic's Brooks Peck and Pablo Maurer to review and react to Adidas and Puma's World Cup kit releases. What makes a good kit? Mexico's 10/10 away kit. Lionel Messi wearing purple? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202253 min

Bournemouth post- Parker, a packed MLS slate and more: A Wednesday draft

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Today is jam-packed full of games all around the world, including a compelling slate in MLS and some interesting storylines in the English Premier League. Jeff Rueter joins me to draft our top 6 games of the day. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202219 min

USMNT striker update: Who fits in which role?

SOCCER EVERY DAY | All of a sudden, a ton of the U.S. men’s national team’s striker options are firing at once. How do they fit in the team? John Muller is here to discuss. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202212 min

Christian Pulisic stays at Chelsea

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After much speculation to the contrary, The Athletic is reporting that Christian Pulisic will stay at Chelsea this upcoming season. Paul Tenorio broke the news, and he’s here to fill you in on what it means for Chelsea, Pulisic, and the U.S. national team. Paul’s report on Pulisic staying: https://theathletic.com/3546754/2022/08/29/christian-pulisic-chelsea-transfer-usmnt/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about...

Aug 29, 202212 min

Liverpool's historic win against Bournemouth, Erling Haaland's hat-trick + Serie A title race

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Liverpool’s nine-goal performance against Bournemouth; are the Reds back on track? Plus, Erling Haaland bags his first Manchester City hat-trick. And, Lazio upsets Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico; who is the Serie A title favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202255 min

Lutz Pfannenstiel, St. Louis City SC Sporting Director

ALLOCATION DISORDER: 1v1 | Paul Tenorio is joined by Lutz Pfannenstiel, St. Louis City SC sporting director to discuss roster building and the expansion season of St. Louis City SC. Plus, what is the connection between American players and the Bundesliga? And, Lutz talks about his near-death experience and how that has affected his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202232 min

An NWSL blockbuster, Dybala’s return, and Hell is Real: The Weekend Draft

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Top of the table clashes in the U.S. and Brazil, Paulo Dybala’s return to Juventus, a derby based on a billboard, and even more, if you can believe it. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202216 min

UEFA Champions League Draw reaction

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Felipe Cárdenas react to the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League draw and discuss which groups, games and players to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202255 min

Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United transformation, MLS homegrown rules + LAFC vs. Austin FC preview

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are joined off the top by The Athletic’s Phil Hay to learn more about Jesse Marsch’s transformation and perception at Leeds United. Plus, MLS changes their homegrown territory rules; all the important details explained. And, an LAFC vs. Austin FC preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20221 hr 7 min

LAFC vs. Austin FC and Timbers vs. Sounders: A top-notch MLS doubleheader

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Tomorrow, two of MLS’s best face off with Supporters’ Shield implications. Elsewhere, two old rivals meet in a match of desperation. Here to preview Friday’s big-time MLS doubleheader is Jeff Rueter. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202216 min

UEFA rights retained by CBS/Paramount, Tecatito’s injury + Welcome to Wrexham’s debut

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | On this week’s episode of Copa, Felipe dives into the agreement between CBS/Paramount and UEFA for US broadcasting rights. What does this $1.5 billion deal mean for the US audience? Plus, Tecatito Corona has suffered a fractured fibula; how will El Tri replace him in Qatar at the World Cup? And, FX’s docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” debuts today, August 24. Seven of Mexico’s options to replace Tecatito Corona: https://theathletic.com/3533549/2022/08/24/tecatito-corona-...

Aug 24, 202241 min

The impact of five subs (via the Athletic Football Tactics Podcast)

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After generations of being limited to 3 substitutions per game, Soccer competitions around the world started giving teams 5 substitutions per game in 2020. It was supposedly temporary, but now it appears it's here to stay, and has been made law of the land in the Premier League. Now that we’ve had a bit of sample size, what has the impact been on the game as we know it? On The Athletic Football Tactics podcast, Michael Cox and Mark Carey joined host Ali Maxwell to talk about t...

Aug 24, 202213 min

NWSL chaos: Spirit fires Ward & three interesting trades

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The NWSL had a newsworthy weekend and a newsworthy Monday. The coach of the defending champions was fired. The reigning defender of the year was traded. The U.S. women’s national team roster was announced. Steph Yang is here to explain what’s going on. NWSl chaos column: https://theathletic.com/3528601/2022/08/22/labonta-ward-nwsl-coaches/?source=twitterhq The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices....

Aug 23, 202218 min