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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 needs for the 2026 World Cup

Chris Kamrani joins Mike Zimmermann to dive into the USMNT's biggest needs looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup: Striker, healthy center backs and midfield depth. Read Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3968159/2022/12/04/usmnt-world-cup-positional-needs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202228 min

World Cup Quarterfinals preview with Jack Collins

Jack Collins runs through the four World Cup quarterfinals, Croatia-Brazil, Netherlands-Argentina, Morocco-Portugal, England-France, with a rotating cast including Jon Mackenzie, Jay Harris, Peter Rutzler and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 20221 hr 12 min

USMNT World Cup report card: Gregg Berhalter's lineups and adjustments

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins Mike Zimmermann to recap Gregg Berhalter's World Cup performance and grade his initial lineups, halftime adjustments and substitutions. Read Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/3965536/2022/12/03/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-world-cup-performance/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 202238 min

USA falls 3-1 to the Netherlands | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 2022 World Cup campaign as they fall 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Where did the Americans fall short? Did the U.S. meet expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 20221 hr 11 min

World Cup recap | USA vs. Netherlands

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo have your USA-Netherlands post-game reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 202225 min

USA vs. Netherlands preview | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's round of 16 matchup against the Netherlands! Will Christian Pulisic be healthy enough to play? Will Gregg Berhalter make any formation changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 202246 min

Christian Pulisic thriving in big moments

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Chris Kamrani to discuss Christian Pulisic rising to the moment in his first World Cup. Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3955914/2022/12/01/christian-pulisic-usmnt-iran/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202214 min

USA advances to the knockout stage | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 1-0 win against Iran, qualifying the Americans for the round of 16 in the World Cup. How did the U.S. handle the tense edge? USA will face the Netherlands on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202237 min

USA vs. Iran preview | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the USMNT press conference where things seem to be on edge, plus discussing the final group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202247 min

World Cup recap | Spain vs. Germany, Belgium vs. Morocco

Jack Collins, Peter Rutzler and Rich Amofa recap all the day's World Cup action, including Spain vs. Germany and Belgium's shocking loss to Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202248 min

Portugal-Uruguay showdown | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to tell us what to expect from Uruguay in this game, and what kind of challenge they’ll face from Cristiano Ronaldo and Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202217 min

Messi and Argentina top Mexico | Copa with Felipe Cárdenas

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to recap Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico. Did Tata Martino have the wrong game plan? Are Argentina back in form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202243 min

USMNT draw 0-0 against England | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 0-0 draw against England in the second game of the group stage. Did the U.S. exceed expectations? Were the Americans the better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 202245 min

World Cup recap | USA vs. England, Wales vs. Iran & more!

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react to USA's 0-0 draw against England and what this means for the USMNT heading into their final group stage match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202249 min

Top World Cup storylines | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Matt Slater has been covering the buildup to this tournament closely for a long time, and he joins Alex to talk about the logistics of the tournament, what the beer controversy says about FIFA and Qatar’s relationship, and his journey to watch Saudi Arabia pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202217 min

England prepares for USA | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | David Ornstein dives into England's injury concerns, including Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, on The Athletic Football Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202211 min

USA vs. England preview | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul preview the USMNT's pivotal matchup against England on Black Friday. Will the U.S. set up differently against England than they did Wales? How will Harry Kane's injury affect the match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202251 min

USA vs. Wales reaction | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Wales in their 2022 World Cup opening match. Did Gregg Berhalter get his lineup correct? What happened in the second half? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202237 min

World Cup recap | USA vs. Wales, England vs. Iran & more

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react LIVE after the final whistle of USA vs. Wales, as well as a recap of the day's action including Jay Harris on England's 6-2 win against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202252 min

France World Cup outlook | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to share their outlook on France and their defense of the World Cup trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202213 min

Canada's 2022 World Cup preview

The Athletic's Josh Kloke gets you ready for Canada's 2022 World Cup campaign! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202242 min

Netherlands vs. Senegal preview | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex meets up with The Athletic's Nick Miller to discuss Netherlands vs. Senegal, the impact of Sadio Mane's injury and how good this Dutch squad is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202212 min

Mexico vs. Poland preview | Copa with Felipe Cárdenas

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe dives into Mexico's first group stage matchup against Poland, and also gives an update on Argentina and Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202235 min

World Cup kicks off | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex and Felipe discuss the opening match, Qatar vs. Ecuador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 202212 min

USA vs. Wales preview | Allocation Disorder

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's first group stage game against Wales. How can we expect the US to lineup? Plus, The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke gives some insight on how Wales plans to play, and how the USMNT is perceived overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 20221 hr 3 min

France's bumpy build-up | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex travels to France's open training sessions and media availability to see how Les Bleus are preparing for their defense of the World Cup trophy. Plus, Felipe Cárdenas talks with Alex about his observations of the fan accommodation sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202221 min

World Cup Guide with Jack Collins

Jack Collins is here to bring you everything you need to know going into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Jack is joined by the most insightful minds at The Athletic — Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jon Mackenzie, Jeff Rueter, Peter Rutzler, Rich Amofa and Amitai Winehouse! They'll discuss and debate the top storylines heading into the tournament, which teams are considered the favorites, golden boot contenders, young stars on the rise, surprise teams and biggest letdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Nov 17, 20222 hr 47 min

England prepares for Iran | World Cup Every Day

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | While Qatar is starting to feel ever so slightly like a World Cup, Alex catches up with The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to find out how England is preparing for their opening group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202217 min