What that says. Where in the world is Mauricio Pochettino? Will we see him in KC grabbing some burnt ends? The boys also talk about Gio pulling out of the USMNT camp and whether we're excited for the games against Canada and New Zealand. Then Jesse Marsch has something to say about the USMNT players and their feelings about being "challenged". Plus, some talk about Alex Morgan's place in USWNT history after her retirement annoucement. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Mo Po is set to bring sexy back to the USMNT. On this episode, Jason and Jared talk about the massive news that Mauricio Pochettino is *this close* to becoming the new head coach of the USMNT. Strap in. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/thebestsocc...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Jason and Jared are back after a summer hiatus to dive into the news that US Soccer has made Mauricio Pochettino its top target to be the next head coach of the USMNT team. Is Poch the guy? We discuss Tyler Adams's comments about the team needing a "ruthless" coach and debate if Pochettino fits the bill. Plus plenty of talk on the new attitude with the USWNT under Emma Hayes. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (th...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Jason and Jared are back on the USMNT head coach search beat, breaking down some of the newest names added to the list of candidates and determining if they're actual candidates (REAL) or complete BULLSHIT. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/thebest...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
The failure to get out of the group at the Copa America cost Gregg Berhalter his job. Now that the Gregg Era is over, the USMNT needs a new head coach. Jason, Jared, and the legend himself Nicky Soup and Sausage break down the candidates, from the sexiest (hello, Herr Klopp) to the not quite so sexy. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the st...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Jason goes solo to talk about Gregg Berhalter's shaky status as USMNT head coach, the rumors floating around American soccer fans, the success of Jesse Marsch with Canada, and the US Olympic team (Where's Diego Luna???). Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. https://www.patre...
Jul 08, 2024•33 min
In this edition of The Best Soccer Show, Jason and Jared preview the Copa America warm-up friendlies facing the USMNT over the next week: Colombia on June 8 in DC and Brazil four days later in Orlando. The big questions: Who plays right back? How much will Tyler Adams play? Who gets the big chance to prove themselves at center forward? Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best B...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Jason and Jared are tackling the Olympic training camp roster on this week's episode. Lots of analysis and lots of jokes. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel to get the video version of the show. The sh...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Jason and Jared do a full breakdown of the USMNT roster called up by Gregg Berhalter for the June friendlies leading into Copa America America. Who's Man 27? Could a formation change be coming (look at all those centerbacks...) or is Gregg considering a wide range of options in one a massive tournament for the United States? The boys also talk about overage options for the Olympic team and balancing going for gold against getting the best team together for Copa. Please please please sign up for ...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The newest episode of The Best Soccer Show is here and it's fire. The boys talk about Jesse Marsch going north to coach Canada as the "MLS Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach" or whatever and what that means for US Soccer's backup options if Gregg poops the bed at Copa America. Then there's Gio talk. The Forest experience was bad, so what's next for one of the most important players for the USMNT? Then Jason and Jared get into the Johnny Cardoso's options after his move to Real Betis turned ...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min
No Jared this week (like he has a life or something?) so Jason decided to do something a little different. Instead of breaking down the soccer news without the Rodius, Jason went through his deep-ish soccer jersey collection and shared stories about how he ended up with jersesys for "clubs" like Master Shake FC and the LA Riot. This episode is obviously very visual, so if the podcast isn't cutting it for you, GO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! It don't cost nothin' and it helps the show. Here's the link to...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This is a special teaser of The Best Bonus Show, our weekly Patron-only extra that you can get access to if you sign up for the Patreon at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow. Not only do you get access to the bonus show, but you can join the Besties Slack community, get access to an ad-free version of the main show, and get discounts on Best Soccer Show merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2024•36 min
The countdown to Copa America 2024 has hit the 50 day mark and Jason and Jared are talking about confidence levels for the USMNT ahead of a massive test on American soccer. What's your DEFCON for Gregg and Co.? Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments on this week's episode, or send us a message via social media. The guys also asked ChatGPT this incredible question: If MLS teams were Monopoly spaces, which Monopoly spaces would they be? Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it d...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min
After a short hiatus, the boys are back and better than ever to take on the big stories of the day in American soccer. First, there's the news that Sergino Dest did a knee and will miss Copa America. Who will Gregg Berhalter turn to at right back for the big summer tournament? Then the boys get into Weston McKennie's contract impasse with Juventus and the other...business...that Weston seems to be up to in the north of Italy. Listener discretion advised because that spirals into a discussion abo...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The boys are back and they are messing around. It's time for a special episode of the show featuring one of Jared "Wink Rodius" DuBois's trivia games and a Q&A from the viewers. It's a "Pick Your Poison" extravaganza! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. Join in the live version of the show on YouTube every Thursday night at 9 PM ET. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much mor...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min
We're celebrating on The Best Soccer Show because the USMNT beat Mexico (again) 2-0 (again) in the Nations League final. Jason and Jared talk about Gio's performance and Christian's OH BABY and Tyler's banger...but also about how Mexico kinda sucks these days and it's making everybody sad. Plus, the boys talk about Gregg's beef with Jesse Marsch. Is Gregg too sensitive or was he just protecting Gio? Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone ...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This is the live postgame show following the harrrowing 3-1 win for the USMNT over Jamaica in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday March 21. The boys are fired up about the struggle the Americans faced in beating the Reggae Boyz. Jason and Jared breakdown some of lineup choices made by Gregg Berhalter and debate just how much of the bad stuff can be laid at the feet of the head coach. Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone lines back,...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Jason and Jared are back with a brand new edition. This week, we talk about the USWNT reaching the Gold Cup final by beating Canada in ridiculous conditions, the USMNT roster for the Nations League games coming in two weeks, and the state of play in MLS with the new season underway and the CONCACAF Champions Cup unfolding. Let's see how many times Jason called Jared the wrong name this week! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone lines ba...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min
It does what it says on the tin. Jason and Jared get into the troubling loss by the USWNT against Mexico in the W Concacaf Gold Cup and ponder if the future of the program is bleak. Then we talk about Gio's situation at Forest 39 minutes since he arrived? What the hell, Nuno? There's a new USMNT kit leak, so we take a look at the looks and give our opinions. And there's even some talk about MLS's opening weekend and how the Galaxy BLEW IT against Inter Miami. Sergio Busquets is a diver! Thanks t...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Jason and Jared are back to take stock of Inter Miami's season-opening win over RSL and the two most important Lionel Messi highlights: Dapping up Will Smith at halftime on the way to the locker room and chipping/hurdling an injured RSL player to get off a shot. Then there's a passionate discussion about Major League Soccer's treatment of the US Open Cup and how money is driving every decision made in the world of soccer in 2024. If you want to play soccer business bingo, get out your cards! The...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Jared is back and the boys are chopping it up on a number of American soccer stories. First, Jason and Jared pour some out for Daryl Dike, the unluckiest guy in the game. That leads to a discussion about Tyler Adams and his prognosis, plus how the midfield for the USMNT will work this summer. Then there's a debate about the current pecking order at striker, with Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Josh Sargent and Haji Wright all in the mix. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: MLS talk with signings coming fast an...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min
It's a super special edition of The Best Soccer Show. With Jrodius off this week, Jason welcomes some old friends onto the show. First, Jonathan (OMG IT'S JTT) Tannenwald joins to talk about blue cards, Gio's debut at Nottingham Forest, Matt Turner's roallercoaster week, and the USWNT Gold Cup roster (gasp without Alex Morgan). THEN MORGAN IS BACK. Our favorite photog/social media coordinator joins the show to talk about...Cavan Sullivan (OK, PHILLY), Inter Miami's disastrous world tour, Forward...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
It finally happened, Gio Reyna made his move. Jason and Jared talk about Gio's decision to play for a relegation-threatened club in England, review his first official club interview with Forest (with audio!), and anaylyze the rest of the Americans who made moves in the January transfer window. Plus, the boys respond to Lindsay Horan's comments about American soccer fans and get into the horrific Inter Miami performance in Saudi Arabia. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access t...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min
American soccer's transfer man, Tom Bogert, joins Jason and Jared for his Best Soccer Show debut. In this episode, we talk about Jesus Ferreira not getting to go to Russia, the status of big moves for MLS teams this preseason, Americans in Europe who do—or don't—need to change clubs, and (of course) Gio Reyna's massive choice as he gets ready to leave Dortmund. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much more. The latest episode ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Jason and Jared are back again to talk about Christian Pulisic winning US Soccer's Male Athlete of the Year Award for a record-tying fourth time, Gio Reyna being linked to Aston Villa of the English Premie League, the reports that Dallas will get the 2026 World Cup Final, and Inter Miami's insane preseason world tour that is guarantee to break the Barca Four. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much more. The latest episode ha...
Jan 19, 2024•51 min
We're back for another year and we're kicking off 2024 with lots of talk about Gio Reyna, Americans in Italy (and Americans in Italy pissing off Italians about food), Major League Soccer news and lot more. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much more. https://www.patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Check out Jason's new interview show on YouTube, "One Shot On Frame". Already posted are clips with Herculez Gomez, Alexi Lalas, and Ta...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Jason and Jared are here one last time in 2023 to talk about the year that was in American soccer. We cover Berhalter v. Reyna, BJ "Another One" Callaghan and the Nations League, Folarin Balogun bringing the guns out, the Disaster Down Under for the USWNT, Messi conquering America and much more. We also give our picks for the three best USMNT player moves from the summer and make a wish list for what want Santa to bring us for 2024. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to t...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min
We're back and we're breaking down the state of the USMNT after the Nations League quaterfinals. Jason has some strong opinions on the head coach of the USMNT (is he going full #BerhalterOut?) and the boys dig into what Jesse Marsch had to say about the Golden Generation of the USMNT with Copa America coming next summer. Then Jason and Jared give the take only they can on Matt Miazga storming the referee's locker room at Red Bull Arena and the three-game suspension handed down by MLS. Matt was j...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Jason and Jared went live on Thursday, November 16 to break down the 3-0 USMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago in the first leg of the Nations League quarterfinal in Austin. An extremely frustrating performance for 80 minutes ended up with an okay scoreline in the end. Should we feel good about how the US played against a CONCACAF team that bunkered? What did Gregg Berhalter get right? What did he get wrong? If you missed the Besties watch-along, sign up for the Patreon, support the show, and get...
Nov 17, 2023•55 min
The roster for the Nations League quarterfinal against Trinidad & Tobago has dropped and the boys are finally here to break it down. https://www.patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Check out Jason's new interview show on YouTube, "One Shot On Frame". Already posted are clips with Herculez Gomez, Alexi Lalas, and Taylor Rockwell. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel to get the video version of the show. We just hit 2k subscribers! Thanks for your support! Please spread the word any way yo...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 21 min
