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, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex Abnos journeys around Doha to meet up with Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke to discuss World Cup expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe has arrived in Qatar! He discusses El Tri's official World Cup roster, and touches on Mexico's group stage opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to Gregg Berhalter's 26-man USMNT World Cup roster. Who are the biggest surprises? Is Brenden Aaronson actually a midfielder? Haji Wright gets the nod over Pepi and Pefok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast “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, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast SOCCER EVERY DAY | Both U.S. leagues are fully in playoff mode, Chelsea plays host to Manchester United, and there’s an interesting situation as Argentina’s league comes to a close. It’s the weekend draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Univision/TUDN’s Michele Giannone joins Felipe to talk all things MLS playoffs! Including, Chicharito vs. Carlos Vela, playoff predictions and life as a sideline reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the opening round of the 2022 MLS Playoffs and what to make of the results. Plus, a look ahead to the conference semifinal matchups. And, Sam gives a spirited response to the MLSPA's release of the salary guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast SOCCER EVERY DAY | It’s the most jam-packed weekend of soccer I can remember. So much so, that we expanded the draft! Jeff Rueter is here to join Alex in picking eight games to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast SOCCER EVERY DAY | Alex runs through the key games to watch today in the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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