Jason and Jared are back after taking off the last couple of weeks of 2022. Luckily, nothing major went down in US Soccer... WAIT WHAT. Claudio, Danielle & Gio have aired it all out when it comes to Gregg Berhalter and his past. The guys break it all down and debate if this is the end of the road of GGG at the USMNT helm. If it is the end, who will be the next manager. The guys have some ideas that may surprise you. Plus, Christian Pulisic is out for a few weeks with a knock, Weston McKennie...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min
On this special episode of The Best Soccer Show, Jason Davis and Jared DuBois reflect on the sudden tragic passing of US soccer journalist, Grant Wahl. Thank you to all the Besties who called in to share their memories. Towards the end we also get into some of the Gio Reyna news from the last 24 hours. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestsocce Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebestsoccershow Le...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min
The USMNT’s World Cup abruptly ended this weekend against a strong Netherlands side. So now that we’ve had a couple of days to digest the defeat, where do we go from here? Is Gregg Berhalter still the USMNT manager in ‘26 or do we look elsewhere? Who is most likely to step up and be the striker we have so clearly been missing. Jason and Jared have some ideas and they open up the phone lines for the Besties to weigh in too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 43 min
HERE WE GO!! Jason and Jared open up the phone lines to the Besties after the USMNT defeat Iran in their final group stage match at the 2022 World Cup. Pulisic put it all on the line, Sergino Dest has a MOTM performance, Zimmerman redeems himself as a sub and Gio is still missing. We cover it all. Thanks to everyone who called in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Jason and Jared open up the phone lines for USMNT supporters to celebrate, vent and everything in between after the USMNT draw Wales at their opening match in the 2022 World Cup. Tyler Adams played like a possessed man, Christian Pulisic was consistently assaulted and couldn't hit a decent free kick and there's many asking many questions about Gregg Berhalter and his decisions after that match. Thank you to everyone who called in. We will be back live on Youtube on Friday after the England match...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min
With less than a week to go until kickoff in Qatar, Jason Davis and Jared DuBois debate the USMNT's chances and what makes 2022 a successful World Cup for the squad. Is getting out of the group considered a success or do we need a knockout round victory? What would make it an abject disaster? The guys open up the phone lines for the Besties to weigh in as well. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min
It's time! On this special edition of The Best Soccer Show, Jason Davis and Jared DuBois provide their immediate reaction to Gregg Berhalter's FINAL USMNT 2022 World Cup roster. Who are the biggest surprises that made the final roster? The biggest snubs not on the plane to Qatar? Maybe most importantly, what do the Besties have to say about it? Thanks to everyone who called in! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min
With US Soccer set to announce their final 26-man roster this week in Brooklyn, Jason and Jared make their final predictions on who is in and who is out ahead of Qatar. Let us know if you agree! Plus, LAFC captured their first MLS Cup against the Philadelphia Union this weekend in an instant classic. The match had everything, stoppage time goals, a broken leg, a red card and even a Gareth Bale sighting. Was that the best MLS Cup Final ever?? Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagr...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min
We are less than 3 weeks away from the World Cup and the hysteria around the roster and starters has never been higher. Brenden Aaronson is on fire, Gio Reyna is finally playing again, Christian Pulisic is still on the outskirts at Chelsea - is this the best forward line for the USMNT? Plus, Weston McKennie picked up another injury this weekend - who is his best backup in the pool? Finally, the guys are live during the MLS Cup Eastern Conference Finals and they react to the Philadelphia Union de...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 24 min
With less than a month until the 2022 World Cup the guys are checking in on our American's abroad and at home in MLS Cup Playoffs. Gio Reyna is finally healthy and looking like a force for Dortmund, Ricardo Pepi Scores again in the Dutch League and is making a strong case to be included in the USMNT squad and the battle for the final CB spot is ON. With many of the USMNTers out of MLS Cup Playoffs, does it matter that they won't have game time in the month leading up to Qatar? Finally, Jesse Mar...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Jason and Jared kickoff the show breaking down many of the results from the first weekend of MLS Cup Playoffs. They welcome in Nick to brag about FC Cincinnati's surprising win against the NY Red Bulls and look ahead to Philadelphia. They also react to Walker Zimmerman and Aaron Long's clubs being knocked out in the first round - will this be detrimental to their form leading into Qatar and leads the Besties to look around Europe for potential CB solutions. The guys break into an impromptu game ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min
The boys are back with an absolutely packed show. First off, the break down what went wrong in the USMNT September camp and discuss how excited they can possibly be for the World Cup after those lackluster performances. Will adding Gio Reyna, Tim Weah & Antonee Robinson fix all the problems the stars and stripes faced last month? Plus, the US Women fall to a dominant looking England side across the pond. Is the USWNT heading into a transition period with some of the veterans moving out of th...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 48 min
We woke up early for that?! Jason and Jared recap another flat performance from the USMNT against Japan. What did we make of the Starting XI? What was up with the use of VAR? Was the second half any better? We open up the phone lines for the Besties to weigh in. Thanks to everyone who called in! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestsocce Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebestsoccershow Learn mor...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Jason and Jared catch up after Gregg Berhalter announced his 26 man roster for the September camp... and then updated it even further due to injuries. The biggest surprise was at striker with Ricardo Pepi getting the call and Jordan Pefok being left at the top of the table in Germany. The guys debate why Gregg made this decision and if there is still a path for Pefok to go to Qatar. Plus, with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards dropping out of camp with injuries - Mark McKenzie and Erik P...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Jason and Jared are back on a Sunday night to discuss the upcoming September International break. The guys predict their 26 man rosters for the break (not the World Cup!!) and which of the fringe players deserve a look this window. Sure, the Pulisic's and Aaronson's have secured their ticket to the World Cup but this is really the last chance for the likes of Haji Wright, Cameron Carter Vickers, James Sands, Mark McKenzie and Brandon Vazquez, etc to make their case for the Qatar squad. Who do yo...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Chelsea made the inevitable move and sacked another manager, Thomas Tuchel, this week. They have already announced Graham Potter as his replacement. What does this mean for Christian Pulisic who is now on his 3rd manager in his stint at Chelsea. Plus, the guys talk through Josh Sargent's reemergence, the ideal USMNT midfield based on form and a quick DEFCON levels. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Jason and Jared are back after Leeds United smashed Chelsea 3-0 this Sunday. How high is the ceiling of this Leeds squad? Plus, with Brenden Aaronson finding some incredible form, is Christian Pulisic in danger of ceding his starting spot to the younger American? Plus, Pulisic rumors continue to swirl as he comes off the bench yet again this weekend. Plus, Josh Sargent has scored 3 goals in his past 2 games - what does he need to do to book his ticket to Qatar? Finally, the guys open up the phon...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Jason welcomes Sam Stokes from Yank Report to the show to co-host while Jared is out. The guys start the show addressing the USMNT's two biggest needs: striker and a CB partner for Walker Zimmerman. Who's stock is rising early in the European season and can anyone from MLS make a case to be a last minute addition to the squad? Plus, why hasn't John Brooks found a club yet? Does this prove Gregg Berhalter was right about him all along? Finally, the guys share their reaction to the leaked USMNT Wo...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min
The guys went live during the MLS All-Star game to cover the match and discuss the latest USMNT news. All-Star went as expected but the real excitement is happening abroad, specifically in Leeds. Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams both impressed in their debut win against Wolves with the former adding his name to the scoresheet in his debut. Tyler Adams place is safe but is there a world where BA moves past Pulisic on the depth chart? Plus, Matthew Hoppe makes his move to Middlesbrough to join a s...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The boys are back with a game at a critical time for the USMNT. With a huge November camp only a couple of months out now, which American strikers will get called in to prove themselves ahead of Qatar. The guys set some hypothetical stakes and pick their striker crew and the results will surprise you. Plus, Riqui Puig is set to finalize his deal with the LA Galaxy any day now. Is targeting young, unproven European talent a new strategy that will lead to a new era in MLS: MLS 4.0? Twitter: https:...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min
The guys look at all the summer transfer moves for the USMNTers and Jared gives his top 10 moves of the offseason. Plus, Michael Bradley is apparently turning back the clock in Toronto and the MLS transfer rumor mill is in full effect. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bestiessoccer Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestsoccershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestsocce Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebestsoccershow Subscribe and Review the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
It may be the offseason in many parts of the world but there is still plenty of US Soccer news to get into. First, the guys react to Christian Pulisic's lofty World Cup goals he recently set in an interview. Do we like our talisman's confidence or should he play it more cool? Next, Jared proposes one of our back four is the most irreplaceable in the squad. Finally, the guys play a game of giving out high school like superlatives to current US Soccer players. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/best...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Jason and Jared are back after a short summer break and there’s plenty to catch up on. First they look at MLS where Gareth Bale signed for LAFC recently and the Wayne Rooney DC United news broke live as we were recording. Why was it the right time for both of these legends to come stateside? Plus, Josef Martinez calls out Atlanta United’s identity crisis and are Austin FC already MLS Cup favorites? Next, Tyler Adams joins Jesse Marsch and Brenden Aaronson in Leeds - who will be the next American...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Jason and Jared are back to break down a dominate 5-0 performance over Grenada in the USMNT's opening match in the Concacaf Nations League. Jesus Ferreira showed off his finishing ability bagging 4 goals against a weaker side - is he still the clear favorite up top? While a big win is nice, frequent rival El Salvador will be a much more appropriate test on Tuesday - how much will Gregg Berhalter rotate for this one? Plus, where does Haji Wright fit into this side if Ferreira is our stating #9? T...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Jason and Jared open up the phone lines after a rather uneventful 0-0 draw against Uruguay. The perennial South American powerhouse didn't start their A-squad but the USMNT couldn't take their chances, lead by a couple of Jesus Ferreira misses. The search for a striker never ends for this team so they guys call on the Besties for some solutions. Plus, rumors are swirling about potential Asian opponents for September friendlies ahead for the Qatar World Cup. Who would you like to see the USMNT fa...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Jason Davis and Jared DuBois open the phone lines for the Besties after the USMNT easily handle Morocco in Cincinnati, Ohio. Christian Pulisic looked like a man on a mission on and off the field tonight, Haji Wright was impressive in his debut and the beloved Weston McKennie rejoined the side after many months out. Besties call in to share their takes on the performance and their takes on Pulisic's comments about fans in Ohio... or was he directing his ire at US Soccer? Thanks to everyone who ca...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Jason Davis and Jared DuBois react to an incredible weekend of soccer. First, Jesse Marsh and Leeds certainly made it interesting but on the last day of the season were able to avoid relegation. Rumors are already swirling around Brenden Aaronson moving to the Premier League side - is this the right move for the young American? Plus, the guys dissect Gregg Berhalter's call-ups for June's USMNT matches. Some surprising inclusions and even more shocking exclusions on the back line. Is John Brooks ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Since we last had a show, the USMNT were dealt a big blow with Miles Robinson rupturing his achilles tendon, putting him in serious doubt for Qatar 2022. So what will Gregg Berhalter do? Is John Brooks now back in the equation or will he look to one of the younger guys to set up. Plus, is this the best the US Open Cup has ever been? Taking a couple of years off seems to have refreshed the tournament. Finally, the guys discuss the latest USMNT news including Pulisic’s performance in the FA Cup Fi...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Jason Davis and Jared DuBois are back to cover all the latest USMNT news and discuss the recent comments made by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Was he really the best player in MLS history? The guys debate whether it could be Zlatan, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, or a surprise guess. Plus, the guys debate whether Gregg Berhalter isn’t being ruthless enough with his cap-tie for the USMNT. Finally, the boys talk about this summer's upcoming friendlies for the USMNT and what a Shadow XI (eligibility: not calle...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 23 min
The boys are back after taking the week off for the holiday and there is plenty to break down. First, Christian Pulisic scores the winner for Chelsea against West Ham on Sunday but his manager claims he isn't getting proper minutes because of his international duty. Is it time for Wonder Boy to move elsewhere in the Premiere League? The guys break down some possible clubs for him and you may be surprised by their suggestions. Plus, the USMNT is still looking for a striker with Pepi on the bench ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 23 min
