Jake and Tom react immediately after the 1-0 victory over Iran to send the US to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup! Please consider giving to the Open Goal Project fundraiser: https://tinyurl.com/Opengoalgiving
Nov 29, 2022•53 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Jake, Tom, and Manny are back to talk through the amazing performance against tournament favorites England. The US hold England to a 0-0 draw and have everything to play for against Iran in the 2022 FIFA World Cup!
Nov 25, 2022•34 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Jake, Tom, and Ryan break down the thrilling 1-1 draw in the US' opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! Timothy Weah scores in the first half but the US get put on the back foot.
Nov 22, 2022•37 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Manny, Tom, and Jake breakdown the USMNT World Cup roster including the biggest surprises and snubs. We pick the USA's best XI and determine how to set up against our group stage opponents!
Nov 13, 2022•48 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Tom try to enter the mind of Gregg Berhalter to predict the final 26 man roster that the USA will take to the World Cup!
Nov 06, 2022•43 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Tom and Jake discuss the recent string of USMNT injuries just before the World Cup. We also cover the Leeds United victory over Liverpool and the importance of Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson to club and country. Join the Discord to submit your roster in the community poll: https://discord.gg/TMQTXtGmVf
Oct 30, 2022•34 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Tom discuss all of the incredible performances from the USMNT weekend. Josh Sargent goal, Tim Weah assists, Jordan Pefok assist, Malik Tillman goal, and all the others on top of Jesse Marsch and Leeds losing 0-1 to Arsenal at Elland road.
Oct 16, 2022•51 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Jake brings on coaching aficionado Adam Turner aka @StanUSMNT from Twitter to discuss the huge differences in club form and national team form for the USMNT.
Oct 12, 2022•36 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Managing Editor at USA Today's ProSoccerWire Seth Vertelney joins us to uncover what's been happening in Women's soccer and NWSL. We cover the independent report on abuses across US Soccer.
Oct 10, 2022•27 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast An interview with @Yank Report Sam Stokes about the USMNT and the September friendlies before the World Cup. Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Oct 01, 2022•40 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Jake, Tom, and Ryan are back to discuss the disappointing 2-0 USMNT loss to Japan and the upcoming match against Saudi Arabia in World Cup tune-up matches. What went wrong? Who are the biggest winners and losers? Where do we go from here? Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer It's Called Soccer Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/its-called-soccer-tee/
Sep 25, 2022•52 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast The USMNT September roster is upon us! See who made the cut and who didn't with the It's Called Soccer podcast!
Sep 15, 2022•54 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Tom and Ryan discuss the incredible weekend from USMNT players abroad and at home in MLS. Leeds United with Jesse Marsch, Aaronson, and Adams smash Chelsea. Some other soccer things happen like strikers scoring. Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer It's Called Soccer Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/its-called-soccer-tee/
Aug 22, 2022•57 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of It's Called Soccer - the weekly US Soccer show the gang discusses their experience going to Anfield to see Chris Richards debut in person. Josh Sargent scores an open play goal and Pulisic is perpetually being rumored to leave Chelsea! Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer It's Called Soccer Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/its-called-soccer-tee/
Aug 19, 2022•41 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Tom, Ryan, and Jake review the opening weekend of the English Premier League and some of the European based US players. We cover Malik Tillman's winning goal to send Rangers to the next UCL round. https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Aug 11, 2022•51 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Tom get you set and ready for the club soccer season in Europe covering all of the most exciting Americans. We also review the July discord roster poll - see who made the starting XI and 26 man roster according to the It's Called Soccer Discord! Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer It's Called Soccer Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/its-called-soccer-tee/
Aug 02, 2022•35 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Richards to Crystal Palace. Haji Wright back to his club in Turkey. Malik Tillman to Rangers on loan from Bayern. How did the USMNT do in the last week of transfers? Jake, Tom and Ryan cover the European preseason and give out some preseason predictions for US Soccer players! www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Jul 25, 2022•56 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Jake chats with the new YouTube father/son duo Leeds Lobby! We preview the Leeds United season with Jesse Marsch at the helm with Tyler Adams and Brendan Aaronson on the pitch. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Jul 13, 2022•34 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Tom, Jake, and Ryan discuss the transfers of Luca de la Torre, Tyler Adams, Ethan Horvath and the prospective transfers of Christian Pulisic and Zack Steffen. We also cover the CONCACAF Women's Championship where the USWNT has qualified for the 2023 World Cup. https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Jul 10, 2022•58 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Tom and Manny breakdown the incredible performance of the USA U20 squad that qualified for the 2023 U20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics!
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Tom discuss the USYNT U20 CONCACAF Championship, USMNT transfer news, USWNT World Cup Qualifying prep, and the shock signing of Gareth Bale to MLS. Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer It's Called Soccer Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/its-called-soccer-tee/ Subscribe to the substack: https://itscalledsoccer.substack.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/itscalldsoccer Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callitsocc...
Jun 27, 2022•50 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Manny preview the U20 CONCACAF Championship and breakdown the full USA roster. This tournament will determine who gets to play in the 2023 U20 World Cup and 2024 Olympics.
Jun 16, 2022•25 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Sam from Yank Report joins us for a live reaction and breakdown after the USMNT vs Uruguay match in Kansas City. Join the Patreon and get access to MORE USMNT: https://www.patreon.com/itscalledsoccer
Jun 06, 2022•51 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Jake, Tom, and Ryan discuss the USMNT June camp and Tom finds the perfect way for the US Soccer team to use these games to prepare for the World Cup!
May 31, 2022•50 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast USMNT player pool expert and spreadsheet nerd Justin Moran joins the channel to dive deep into the June roster. We discuss the goals of the USMNT in these four matches along with what Gregg needs to figure out in player personnel to be ready heading into the World Cup.
May 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Jake welcomes special guest Meg Swanick back to the channel to discuss the June window for the USMNT. Gregg needs to solve issues at goalkeeper and the 9 but where else are the US weak? How will he integrate new players like Cameron Carter-Vickers or Haji Wright? https://www.patreon.com/FIFAmerica
May 15, 2022•27 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Jake and Tom discuss Pulisic's inconsistent performance for Chelsea, the slew of injuries and the reasoning behind them, and the first monthly FIFAmerican community best XI is voted on and revealed. https://www.patreon.com/FIFAmerica
Apr 25, 2022•31 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest USMNT U23 Captain and U23 Norwich Captain Jonathan Tomkinson joins the pod to discuss his journey from Texas to Norwich, England. Tomkinson discusses his big ambitions and his relationships with other US players across Europe. https://www.patreon.com/FIFAmerica
Apr 23, 2022•28 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Chairez joins Jake to discuss the youth pipeline of talent for the US landscape. We cover the changes from European to MLS academies and the recent GA Cup win for the U17 Seattle Sounders team. https://www.patreon.com/FIFAmerica
Apr 21, 2022•37 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Jake, Manny, and Tom discuss topics concerning the USMNT players abroad and bring it back to MLS for a discussion of the Philadelphia Union's success and Seattle Sounders chances of winning the CONCACAF Champions League. Zack Steffen has a shocker for Man City and Haji Wright reaches double digit goals in Turkey.
Apr 17, 2022•39 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast