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#16 - MLS is Back picks up, NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinals, USL resumes Jul 17, 2020

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Episode 16 focuses on each of the domestic soccer leagues that are back in session here in the United States. First, we dive into the MLS is Back tournament and focus on the soccer after the COVID-19 testing was the theme of the first few days. We look at some of the wild matches that have occurred so far, and some of the good and abysmal performances. After the break, we switch to the NWSL Challenge Cup, which has completed its preliminary stage and has reseeded for the quarterfinals. We look at each matchup and see which players you should look out for when they take the field Friday and Saturday. Finally, the USL Championship resumed last weekend with fans in the stands. We take a look at why that is a terrible plan and why having fans at the stands at this stage of the pandemic is irresponsible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#15 - MLS is Back, NWSL Challenge Cup, Pulisic stars, and a look back at 2015 and 2019 Jul 08, 2020

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After a break for the July 4th weekend, we are back with Episode 15! On this episode, we begin with a look at the MLS is Back Tournament that is scheduled to begin Wednesday evening, and we discuss why this tournament really shouldn't be played. We also talk about the NWSL Challenge Cup and the excellent soccer we've seen there, while the players have remained safe! After the break, we discuss Christian Pulisic's world class play so far during the Premier League restart and how he's becoming a world star. Finally, we end with reflections on the 5-year anniversary of the 2015 World Cup champions and the 1-year anniversary of the 2019 World Cup champions and how awesome those teams were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#14 - Black Players Coalition of MLS, Orlando Pride Withdraw From MLS Cup Jun 23, 2020

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An action packed Episode 14 awaits! First, a special interview with Justin Morrow (Toronto FC, USMNT) and Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers, USMNT) on the formation of the Black Players Coalition of MLS. Justin and Jeremy provide some insight into how the Coalition came together, what they're fighting for, and how you can help. After the break, we welcome back Stephanie Yang to the podcast to discuss the abrupt withdrawal of the Orlando Pride from the NWSL Challenge Cup due to several members of the team contracting COVID-19. We discuss the implications of their withdrawal and, should the Challenge Cup proceed, Stephanie gives us some background on how this tournament could go. Finally, we end with what new kits Stephanie has liked throughout the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#13 - NWSL Challenge Cup, MLS is Back, Fox’s Bundesliga blunders Jun 19, 2020

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Episode 13 is packed full of analysis as soccer returns. Donald reviews the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup and the excitement he has for the matches. He reviews the MLS Is Back tournament (and its terrible name) and why MLS needs to be sure that it can keep players and staff safe as it begins the tournament in a few weeks. After the break, we discuss the Bundesliga and Fox's blunder to not offer any pregame or postgame coverage, and we end with a call to MLS, NWSL, USL and NISA to step up and not get outdone in their statements on racial injustice by other leagues from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#12 - Racism in America and soccer Jun 09, 2020

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The soccer news of the day is put on the back burner for a week. On an emotional and raw episode, Donald takes you through his experiences on being black in America after the events of the past couple weeks. The focus then shifts to racism in soccer and the fact that teams, players, and the community at large needs to do more to truly get racism out of the game and combat it when it rears its ugly head. Please take the time and listen and really hear the pain and the words and ask yourself, what can we do to make the beautiful game live up to its description? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#11 - Soccer’s coming back, artificial crowd noise, and hot jersey drops May 29, 2020

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The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, NWSL, and MLS are all coming back soon! We lead off this episode by discussing the leagues coming back and how great it is for all of us to have soccer returning to our televisions. We also get into the Bundesliga's insertion of artificial crowd noise and whether it's really enhancing the broadcast of those matches. After the break, we jump right into the hot jerseys that were dropped in the past couple weeks. Which team had the best jerseys? We discuss that and how teams could learn from the Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns, Forward Madison, and Providence City on how to tap into a jersey identity that resonates with their city and their fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#10 - Bundesliga recap, Sergiño Dest’s rumored destinations May 19, 2020

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The Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga are back, and we're here to recap it all! On this episode, we discuss how all the Americans did this past weekend, the first match for Americans playing in Germany in over 2 months. We break down each match in both leagues and take a look at the table to see which players could be playing in Europe next season, who's in danger of getting relegated, and who in the 2. Bundesliga has a chance of moving up to the top flight. We close with thoughts on the rumors surrounding Sergiño Dest and where he might be playing next season. We discuss all the rumored destinations for the teenager and where the best place would be for him to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#9 - Bundesliga returns, MLS proposes restart, Adios to the Hex? May 14, 2020

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We're back again! The Stars & Stripes FC Podcast has returned in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, and we're going to do this weekly move again! On this episode, Donald discusses the return of the Bundesliga and the USMNT players you can find there. After the break, we come back with the MLS owners' proposal to restart the league in Orlando, and finish up with World Cup qualifying for the USMNT and how the Hex as we know it is likely done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#8 - 23-Man Gold Cup Roster! Jun 06, 2019

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We're back with another Life in 1-1-8, where we discuss the newly released USMNT Gold Cup roster. It's the final 23-man roster, so we discuss who made it and some of the people who didn't but should have made it. As always, continue the conversation on Stars & Stripes FC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#7 - Leagues Cup, MLS vs. Liga MX May 30, 2019

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We're back with a new Life in 1-1-8! This week, Donald discusses the newly formed Leagues Cup, which will be an annual tournament featuring teams from MLS and Liga MX. Is it a good idea for MLS? Will it help improve the stature of MLS in the region and the world? What ultimately does MLS have to do to make the leap fans hope for? We tackle all those questions and even discuss a couple points laid out in this week's Community Corner. Subscribe to the SSFC Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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