Taylor and Travis (mostly Travis) preview the 2019 college seasons (both men and women) by taking a look at some of the performers they think could be primed for big things in 2019. There's also some time spent on what will happen at UCLA with their former coach under indictment, who might be national team caliber, and much much more! If you're looking for any/all college soccer content, you can find all of TopDrawerSoccer's Division I preview content here: http://bit.ly/2KTwURP...
Aug 23, 2019•45 min
Taylor and Travis are back together (via the internet) to discuss the brights starts for both Gio Reyna at Dortmund and Sergino Dest at Ajax. They then move on to breaking down the appointment of Kate Markgraf as GM of US women's soccer and the promotion of Earnie Stewart to Sporting Director. What will the new positions require, who might take over the vacant men's GM job, and what are the major challenges to come. Lastly, T&T answer listener questions, including which young Americans could mak...
Aug 16, 2019•41 min
Note - Apologies for the lack of introduction for this episode. My (Taylor's) microphone appears to have ceased functioning, so no fancy greeting up front. Instead, we're jumping right into Travis talking to Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast about what the season ahead may hold for 10 Americans abroad. Listen and enjoy!
Aug 08, 2019•56 min
From a hotel room in Orlando, Taylor talks to Bobby Warshaw about the 2019 MLS Homegrown game, which both attended but Bobby actually covered. After that, they answer assorted Twitter questions and budget plenty of time for random tangents and strange asides.
Aug 02, 2019•36 min
Travis talks to SB Nation's Kim McCauley about the 2023 Women's World Cup cycle: who from the 2019 might be in that squad, who are some youngsters who could make moves in the next 4 years, and who might take over as head coach? All that and lots of NWSL chat as well. Here's a link to Kim's article discussing this very topic: https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2019/7/10/20687886/uswnt-roster-2020-olympics-world-cup-squidward-voice-futureeeeeeee...
Jul 26, 2019•37 min
Taylor and Travis take turns discussing their combined 11 homegrown players that have impressed this season in either MLS or USL (or occasionally both). They are... 1) Brandon Servania 2) Paxton Pomykal 3) Mason Toye 4) Miles Robinson 5) Cole Bassett 6) Gianluca Busio 7) Moses Nyeman 8) Alphonso Ocampo-Chavez 9) Issa Rayyan 10) Ricardo Pepi 11) David Rodriguez
Jul 19, 2019•52 min
J.R. ESKILSON HAD MADE AN APPEARANCE! Travis is joined by J.R. Eskilson (of TopDrawerSoccer) to discuss the girls and boys Development Academy playoffs and finals, as well as the overall level of elite soccer in North America.
Jul 12, 2019•28 min
After gushing about Gio Reyna's (now official) move to Borussia Dortmund, Taylor and Travis answer your listener questions, including (but not limited to) what's become of Xuxuh Hilton, how will new NCAA recruiting rules impact college soccer, and why won't DC United sign a talented young midfielder?
Jul 06, 2019•39 min
Jordan Gardner, Chairman of the Board and Co-Owner of FC Helsingor, explains the process he and his partners went through to transform a Danish 2nd division team into a club that emphasizes youth development (particularly American youth development) above all else.
Jun 28, 2019•27 min
Travis talks to attorney Miki Turner about the recent news involving training compensation and solidarity payments. What do those terms mean, how has the legal side of the issue progressed, and what might the future hold? All that and much, much more!
Jun 20, 2019•37 min
With the USA's elimination from the U20 World Cup, Taylor and Travis discuss what comes next for eleven of the team's key players. What did we learn about/what should the immediate future hold for... 1) Timothy Weah 2) Sergino Dest 3) Chris Durkin 4) Chris Richards 5) Sebastian Soto 6) Chris Gloster 7) Alex Mendez 8) Ulysses Lllanez 9) Konrad de la Fuente 10) Richie Ledezma 11) Paxton Pomykal Do they need a move? More minutes? A strong preseason? All the above? We go deep!...
Jun 14, 2019•59 min
Taylor and Travis briefly discuss the USA's 1-0 loss to Jamaica (Travis was at Audi Field and has thoughts), as well as some of the names on Gregg Berhalter's Gold Cup roster. After that, we preview the US U20's upcoming quarterfinal match against Ecuador: who are they, what will they do, and what can the US do to stop them? We also determine the starting eleven we would most like to see, while keeping Tab Ramos' preferences in mind. Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal USA! Use the Top D...
Jun 06, 2019•48 min
Taylor and Travis take a look back at the USA's (somewhat disappointing) 1-0 win over Qatar in the U20 World Cup. The Baby Yanks could have topped the group and avoided stronger opposition in the knockout round with a better result. T&T try to get to the bottom of what went wrong and what could have gone better. After that, they pick a possible lineup for the next round by discussing who has stood out (good or bad) for the US in the competition so far. Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal...
May 31, 2019•50 min
Taylor and Travis start off the episode with a U20 World Cup roster update before moving on to briefly discussing some of the younger names included on Gregg Berhalter's provisional Gold Cup roster. After that, we take a look at some of the most exciting young players who will be competing in the World Cup this summer. Here's the list, in case our pronunciation is horrific...s 1) Bunny Shaw - Jamaica 2) Erin Cuthbert - Scotland 3) Patricia Guijarro - Spain 4) Aitana Bonmati - Spain 5) Mary Fowle...
May 23, 2019•57 min
Travis talks to Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast about the USA's disappointing loss in the U17 Concacaf Championships... though they did still qualify for the U17 World Cup. So, it wasn't THAT disappointing. Adam and Travis focus mostly on the tournament as a whole, and what they think of the U17 team in its present incarnation. After that, the guys take a look at the US team as it prepares for the U20 World Cup, and discuss their opponents in the group stage. Today's show is sponsored by... Ope...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 15 min
It's a show of two halves! In Part I, Taylor and Travis go in-depth on the USA's roster for the upcoming U20 World Cup. Timothy Weah is in and Julian Araujo is out, but who else is in the squad and who else possibly should have been? Plus, our predicted Starting XI and lingering concerns/reasons for optimism heading into the tournament. In Part the Second, we review the USA's progress through the 2019 Concacaf U17 Championships. 20 goals for and 3 against after 4 games is no small feat, but what...
May 10, 2019•56 min
Travis talks to Chris Madden, Director of Competition and Development for USL League 2 (formerly the Premier Development League). They go deep on the new league itself, as well as the teams and players that will shape the upcoming season... and possibly US Soccer in the future. Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal USA! Use the Top Drawer Soccer Spring Sale discount code TDS40 to get $40 OFF + Free Shipping while supplies last at opengoaaalusa.com . Techne Futbol! It's the soccer training ...
May 03, 2019•47 min
Taylor and Travis break down Raphael Wicky's roster for the upcoming U17 Concacaf Championships and do their best to figure out a possible starting eleven. They also get into some notable absences and potential key performers. After that, they take a look back at the Generation Adidas Cup to determine the players and teams that stood out (hint: lots of Seattle talk). Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal USA! Use the Top Drawer Soccer Spring Sale discount code TDS40 to get $40 OFF + Free S...
Apr 26, 2019•32 min
Taylor disrupts Travis' hard-earned vacation time to discuss the new training compensation and solidarity payments policy unveiled by MLS yesterday. How will it change current operational policy, will non-DA academies see any benefit, and many more questions (hopefully) answered. After that, it's on to the Generation Adidas Cup, where the Seattle Sounders have made history... by getting Travis excited about the quality of play at U17 level. Oh, and they also became the first MLS team to make the...
Apr 19, 2019•35 min
Taylor talks to Meg Linehan of The Athletic about the 2019 NWSL rookie class, as well as the league as a whole. How chaotic will things be during the World Cup? Who might be up for Rookie of the Year honors? Why don't Portland and Seattle have more draft picks? All that and much, much more! Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal USA! It's a soccer goal + rebounder + backstop ALL IN ONE! Use the Top Drawer Soccer Spring Sale discount code TDS40 to get $40 OFF + Free Shipping while supplies l...
Apr 12, 2019•34 min
Travis talks to Marc Nicholls, the Technical Director of the Seattle Sounders Academy. They discuss the upcoming Generation Adidas Cup, how the Sounders are working to incorporate young players into the professional game, the impact of national team call-ups on the growth of Sounders academy players, and much more! Today's show is sponsored by... Open Goaaal USA! It's a soccer goal + rebounder + backstop ALL IN ONE! Use the Top Drawer Soccer Spring Sale discount code TDS40 to get $40 OFF + Free ...
Apr 05, 2019•39 min
Taylor and Travis discuss the U20s recent camp, as well as their on-field results. They then do their best to construct a possible roster, but really end up going into detail on the 26 names that are most likely to be competing for 21 spots. They then review the US U23's disappointing result against Egypt, the slightly more encouraging result against the Netherlands, and what obstacles Jason Kreis will face in preparing his team for Olympic qualifying this fall. Lastly, the guys take a look at U...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 7 min
MLSsoccer.com writer Sam Stejskal joins the show to discuss the new U.S. U23 MNT head coach, the recent roster release and overall all player pool. At the end of the show, Travis and Sam pick a combined potential XI for Olympic qualifying as well. Today's show is sponsored by http:// www.opengoaaalusa.com It's a soccer goal + rebounder + backstop ALL IN ONE! Get $40 off plus free shipping, while supplies last, when you use code TDS40...
Mar 22, 2019•52 min
It's a PLAY YOUR KIDS SPECTACULAR on this week's episode! Taylor and Travis discuss the hiring of Raphael Wicky as the new head coach of the US U17s, break down the latest US U20s roster, and ponder what names might (and might not) be included the upcoming U23 squad. They also get into soccer's role in the 2019 college admissions scandal. For 20% off a TDS Premier subscription, go to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe and use discount code "podcast"...
Mar 15, 2019•52 min
Taylor and Travis discuss some of the most exciting teams when it comes to young players and youth development in the upcoming USL Championship season. We aren't looking at who is going to win the title or make the playoffs, but rather which teams will be giving the most minutes to young players, how teams are going about acquiring young talent, and much more! For 20% off a TDS Premier subscription, go to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe and use discount code "podcast"...
Mar 08, 2019•46 min
Daryl and Taylor list 10 (and then some) players aged under 21 that we're excited to watch in MLS this season. For 20% off a TDS Premier subscription, go to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe and use discount code "podcast"
Feb 28, 2019•31 min
Soccer America's Editor-in-Chief Paul Kennedy joins the show to discuss some of the ins and outs of the U.S. Soccer Federations Annual General Meeting and how it shapes the landscape of youth soccer in the United States. If you want ALL the TopDrawerSoccer content, get 20% off a premium subscription by going to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe and using the promo code "podcast"...
Feb 22, 2019•36 min
Travis talks to Steph Yang (The Athletic, Stars and Stripes FC, Unusual Efforts) about the US Women's National Team, including players on the bubble for the World Cup and players that might already be on the outside looking in. They also dive deep on US women's youth national teams, the NWSL, and the importance of United Women Soccer and the Women's Premier Soccer League. If you want ALL the TopDrawerSoccer content, get 20% off a premium subscription by going to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscr...
Feb 15, 2019•43 min
Travis talks to MLSsoccer.com's Charles Boehm about MLS academies and the relationship between developing players and the league itself. Specifically, a couple MLS teams out there aren't too inclined to keep running academies, and there are some pretty fascinating reasons why. Travis and Charles also close out the show by discussing youngsters on the US men's national team and MLS players to watch this season. If you want ALL the TopDrawerSoccer content, get 20% off a premium subscription by goi...
Feb 08, 2019•58 min
Travis talks to Eric Quill, head coach of North Texas SC, an FC Dallas-operated franchise that is set to take part in the inaugural season of USL League One. They get into why Eric wanted to take on the position, the culture and mentality he hopes to bring to the team, the role affiliate teams play in preparing players for MLS, and the expectations for the campaign. If you want ALL the TopDrawerSoccer content, get 20% off a premium subscription by going to http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe an...
Jan 31, 2019•25 min
