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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

Messi's Last Cup | Copa with Felipe Cárdenas

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by Jasmine Garsd, NPR Correspondent, to discuss her new narrative podcast series, "The Last Cup". The series details how Lionel Messi has wrestled with the disappointment of the home crowd after each devastating World Cup loss, and over time, his connection to his own country has been questioned after spending time abroad. Listen to "The Last Cup" where ever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202248 min

The USMNT have arrived at the World Cup | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul discuss what they've seen from the USMNT in their first training sessions in Qatar, what Gregg Berhalter has said during media availability and which three positions to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202236 min

The Athletic has arrived in Qatar! | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex has arrived in Qatar, meeting up with Felipe Cárdenas, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal. The Athletic soccer team sits around their hotel living room and discusses their first impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202222 min

The World Cup countdown begins | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Paul Tenorio, Sam Stejskal, Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke are all packing their suitcases and heading to Qatar! Listen to what they are excited about before getting on the plane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202228 min

USMNT World Cup roster predictions | Allocation Disorder

For the full episode, listen to The Athletic Soccer Show on The Athletic app! ALLOCATION DISORDER | It's roster prediction time! Who will Gregg Berhalter select for his 26-man roster for Qatar? And, who do Paul and Sam think should make it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 202244 min

Remaking the USMNT Ep. 1: Disaster in Trinidad

Welcome to “From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the USMNT”, the new podcast series on first-hand story of the U.S. men’s national team’s long road from not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup to sending a talented, young squad to this year’s tournament. In Episode 1, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal examine some of what went wrong in that 2018 cycle, but also explain first how the U.S. got to that place, the progress they made over the prior three decades, and the missteps that led to that awful nigh...

Nov 01, 202237 min

Remaking the USMNT Ep. 2: The Pulisic Pipeline

In Episode 2, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal explore how Christian Pulisic helped change the trajectory of the U.S. men’s national team and the way American players are perceived abroad. Voices in the episode include U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams, U.S. star Gio Reyna and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Nov 01, 202231 min

Remaking the USMNT Ep. 3: The Road to Qatar

In Episode 3, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal talk about how the USMNT remade itself in the wake of the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, taking an in-depth look at the tenure of head coach Gregg Berhalter and revealing new details about the U.S.’s rollercoaster ride through World Cup qualifying. Voices in the episode include USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams, U.S. center back Walker Zimmerman, U.S. right back DeAndre Yedlin and more. Thank you to our spo...

Nov 01, 202246 min

Remaking the USMNT Ep. 4: A Golden Generation?

In Episode 4, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal take a closer look at just how important this era of U.S. Soccer can be by exploring a question that we’re likely to hear often during the World Cup: Is this a Golden Generation of the U.S. men’s national team? Voices in the episode include soccer legend Thierry Henry, U.S. midfielders Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shippin...

Nov 01, 202226 min

Remaking the USMNT Ep. 5: World Cup Expectations

In Episode 5, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal look at how the pressure will impact actual on-field results in Qatar and ask: What should expectations be around this team at this month’s World Cup? Voices in the episode include U.S. star Gio Reyna, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Nov 01, 202245 min

Klopp & Liverpool struggling, Tyler Adams man-of-the-match + Bayern cruising in the Bundesliga

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool suffers another loss, this weekend to Leeds; what is the solution to the Reds problems? Tyler Adams shined at Anfield. Plus, are Napoli Champions League title contenders? And, Bayern Munich can't stop winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 20221 hr 4 min

Six (and a half) games to watch this weekend | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Trophies are up for grabs and playoff semifinals are going to be decided. Jesse Marsch is on thin ice! There’s a lot going on this weekend. Here are six and a half games to watch. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202214 min

MLS conference finals preview, coaching changes + Apple TV broadcasting details | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul open up this week’s show with previewing an upcoming narrative series, “From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the USMNT”. With the MLS conference finals upcoming, Paul and Sam preview LAFC vs. Austin FC & Philadelphia vs. NYCFC. Plus, details of the Apple TV-MLS broadcast production. And, plenty of coaching changes discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 20221 hr 7 min

A new MLS playoff format + Trivia challenge | Soccer Every Day

MLS is considering an extremely controversial new playoff format. Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter are here to talk about that, and also to participate in our first Soccer Every Day Trivia Challenge. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202228 min

MLS playoff format & Champions League games to watch | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The men’s and women’s Champions Leagues are in action today, and a big change could be coming to Major League Soccer. We’ll give you some games to watch and a news story to keep an eye on. MLS playoff format news: https://theathletic.com/3730955/2022/10/25/mls-considering-significant-overhaul-of-playoff-format-sources/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202211 min

Charlotte FC’s inaugural season with Lloyd Sam | Copa with Felipe Cárdenas

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Charlotte FC broadcaster and former professional footballer Lloyd Sam joins Felipe to discuss his first season in Charlotte and his experience broadcasting games. Plus, what are the World Cup expectations for England and Ghana? And, Lloyd steps up to the spot kick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 20221 hr 17 min

Cristiano Ronaldo drama, Jesse Marsch's future at Leeds + Inter & Juve shine

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy at Manchester United; how will Erik ten Hag handle the situation moving forward? Plus, Inter and Juve had big weekends in Serie A. And, is Jesse Marsch in danger of losing his job at Leeds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 20221 hr 7 min

Trailer: From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the U.S. Men's National Team

“From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the U.S. Men’s National Team”, a narrative podcast from The Athletic. Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio spoke with head coach Gregg Berhalter, star players Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey and many others to bring you the first-hand story of the men’s national team’s long road from not making the 2018 World Cup to returning to the tournament with plenty of hype and expectations this fall. You’ll be able to get every episode on The Athle...

Oct 21, 20222 min

MLS Conference semis + Arsenal-PSV | Soccer Every Day

There are big playoff matchups in the United States and Mexico. Rescheduled Europa League action! Rescheduled Argentine league action! And a premier matchup of two of the best clubs in women’s soccer. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 20229 min

Bayern & Dortmund in the DFB Pokal + a pivotal day in the Argentine Primera | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Germany’s premier cup competition features two of the country’s biggest teams today, as both Bayern Munch and Borussia Dortmund will try to avoid an early-round upset. Also, Manchester United takes on Tottenham and the Argentine Primera Division has one last big game before a thrilling finale this weekend. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 20229 min

Wrexham on U.S. TV + 5 other games to watch today | Soccer Every Day

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Domestic cup competitions are starting in earnest and the Argentine Primera Division is rocketing towards a thrilling conclusion. Here are six games to keep an eye on today. What’s wrong at Forest? https://theathletic.com/podcast/144-athletic-football-podcast/?episode=443 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 202212 min

Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or, Liverpool edge Manchester City + Real Madrid win easily over Barcelona

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Karim Benzema has won the 2022 Ballon d’Or; how incredible was his year? Plus, Liverpool have a vintage Klopp performance as they beat Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield. And, Real Madrid make El Clásico look easy as they take down Barcelona 3-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 20221 hr 14 min