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Is Matthew Hoppe For Real? | From The Stands Jan 14, 2021

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On this week’s From The Stands, Jason talks to Jack Mangan from SchalkeMerica about the latest American to take the Bundesliga by storm: Matthew Hoppe. They get into Schalke’s history in German football, their recent struggles, Matthew Hoppe’s performances leading up to his breakout match and why this one was so different, his future at the club, why Schalke is investing in American players and expectations for both the club and Hoppe moving forward. Plus, they get into Weston McKennie’s time at Schalke and the perception for him now that he’s moved on to Juventus and Nick Taitague’s time at the club.

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From The Stands is a weekly show where Jason Davis talks to podcasters, bloggers, journalists and supporters of clubs that are home to some of the United States’ current and legendary players.

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A New Hoppe, Julián Arujo to Tottenham!? and More Americans on the Move Jan 11, 2021

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Jason & Jared open the show by anointing Matthew Hoppe as the next big thing after his hat-trick this weekend for Schalke this weekend. They then discuss where he ranks in the current American striker rankings. Later, the guys get into McKennie’s goal against AC Milan and subsequent injury, the latest in the potential MLS strike, Ben Olsen rumored to join Sheffield Wednesday FC and, Bryan Reynolds still hasn’t been sold and of course, the Julián Arujo to Tottenham rumors.

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Owen Otasowie is Quickly Coming into His Own at Wolves Jan 07, 2021

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On this week’s From The Stands, Jason is joined by Little Dan from Wolves Fancast to discuss USMNT prospect Owen Otasowie. Before Dan joins the show, Jason gives Jared a call to talk Otasowie hype and the recently released USMNT roster for the January camp. Jason and Dan then dive into a conversation about Wolves’ decorated history, their return to being a competitive team in the top flight, the bustling academy system, Otasowie’s contributions to the team so far, Dan’s hopes for him moving forward and Otasowie's best position(s).

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From The Stands is a weekly show where Jason Davis talks to podcasters, bloggers, journalists and supporters of clubs that are home to some of the United States’ current and legendary players.

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Bold Predictions for US Soccer in 2021 Jan 04, 2021

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Jason and Jared are back at the end of New Years Weekend to look ahead to the rest of the year. They discuss MLS’ Force Majeure dilemma, Catarina Macario asserting herself with the USWNT, if Jesse Marsch will still be at RB Salzburg come years end, who Ayo Akinola & Daryl Dike will play for, a new American player transfer record and how they this the Olympics, Gold Cup and WCQ will go.

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How MLS Can Incentivize Teams to Win CCL, Bryan Reynolds Rumored to Go Everywhere and Akinola Playing for Canada?! Dec 29, 2020

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Jason and Jared sneak in one more proper podcast before the new year! The guys talk about LAFC falling to Tigres in the CCL Final and what MLS can do to help incentivize clubs to win this tournament again. Plus, MLS clubs CCL chances next year, the insane Bryan Reynolds rumors, who will feature at striker for the USMNT this upcoming camp, could we field a 23-man roster of all European players and Ayo Akinola is playing for Canada!?

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Yunus Musah needs to be US Soccer's Top Recruiting Priority | From The Stands Dec 24, 2020

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On this week’s From The Stands, Jason Davis is joined by The Bat Boys' Tim Pittman & Sam Wilson to talk 2020 US Soccer Young Male Player of the Year Nominee & Valencia starter (!!) Yunus Musah. The boys talk about Valencia's history of developing young stars, Musah's worldly background, what position he is playing for Valencia, why he is now starting at 18 years old, his new contract and buyout clause and how US Soccer should make up an award specifically for Musah to convince him to wear the red, white and blue.

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From The Stands is a weekly show where Jason Davis talks to podcasters, bloggers, journalists and supporters of clubs that are home to some of the United States’ current and legendary players.

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MLS Trade Rumors, Austin FC's Expansion Draft & Next LA Galaxy Manager | From The Stands Dec 18, 2020

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Jason welcomes a familiar face to this week's From The Stands - our very own Jared DuBois! The guys look at the biggest storylines of this MLS offseason including the recent Austin FC Expansion Draft and who they are targeting as their next DP, Kevin Molino leaving Minnesota United, the ideal next move for Chicago Fire, Cristian Pavón's transfer value, what Chicharito has left in the tank, and when Brian Schmetzer & Gregg Vanney will sign with Seattle Sounders & LA Galaxy, respectively.

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Columbus Crew Win MLS Cup! Plus: #SaveTheCrew, Should Jordan Morris Move Abroad and Looking Back on Truly Weird MLS Season Dec 14, 2020

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Jason and Jared discuss the Columbus Crew’s dominant 2020 MLS Cup victory, Lucas Zelarayán shining on the biggest stage, what’s next for Jordan Morris & Brian Schmetzer and looking back on what is now a historic supporters movement: #SaveTheCrew. Plus, Alexi Lalas calls in to share what it was like to be in the stadium for the final, debates the guys on whether Jordan Morris needs to move abroad and more. Finally, the guys give out some “Oh Baby”s to the Americans Abroad and discuss their go-to karaoke songs.

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USMNT Smash El Salvador with a Fresh, MLS Heavy Squad Dec 10, 2020

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Jason and Jared open up the phone lines once again for your reactions to the USMNT’s smackdown of El Salvador in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They discuss what we can actually take away from this match, which of these players have a realistic shot at the first 23-man squad, who should make the move to Europe now, why Sebastian Lletget has become a staple in the side, and which dual-nationals will actually play for the US. They are then joined by Heath Pearce to weigh in on the match and talk about his new podcast “Orange Slices.”

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Christian Pulisic Makes His Return, MLS Conference Finals and MLS Coaching Carousel Dec 07, 2020

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Jason and Jared catch up on all the action of the Americans abroad, take a look at the MLS Playoffs, the MLS coaching carousel and look ahead to the USMNT match against El Salvador. First they debate who had the better goal this weekend: Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic, and what Captain America needs to do next as his next big milestone for the USMNT. They then discuss the Columbus Crew winning the MLS Eastern Conference Final with a roster that has surprised many and their chances in the MLS Cup Final. The guys then look ahead to the Western Conference Final and make their picks. Finally, they look at the head coaching jobs open at DC United, Toronto FC, LA Galaxy and Atlanta United.

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