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#186 - Soccer Meets America (w/ Alan Rothenberg) May 04, 2026

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SB Nation and Roku have released a new docuseries called Soccer Meets America, and it focuses on the unique growth of soccer in this country. On Episode 186, we sit down with the legendary Alan Rothenberg to discuss his role in soccer's rise!

The 3-part docuseries is available now on The Roku Channel, and Rothenberg fills in some of the blanks about how hard it was to get people to buy into giving soccer true space to grow in American sports culture. He also has a book entitled The Big Bounce: The Surge that Shaped the Future of U.S. Soccer. We dive into some of the lessons learned from that book as we look ahead to this summer's World Cup.

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#185 - USWNT Women's World Cup road runs through Texas Apr 29, 2026

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The Concacaf W Championship will be played in Texas, and we discuss it on Episode 185!

The USWNT now know their road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup runs through Texas, as Mansfield and Houston will host the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. We go through the bracket and discuss the USWNT’s road to qualifying directly for the Women’s World Cup. We also touch on how other teams can qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be hosted in LA.

After the break, the USWNT are preparing for Women’s World Cup qualifying by hitting the road in June…to Brazil. We discuss the upcoming friendlies in São Paulo and Fortaleza and how they serve as a great scouting trip for the team in addition to great prep for what they can see should they qualify for next summer’s tournament.

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#184 - Shaq Moore speaks on his career and World Cup hopes Apr 21, 2026

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On Episode 184 of the USA Soccercast, FC Dallas and USMNT defender Shaq Moore joins the show for a great interview!

Shaq Moore is playing well for FC Dallas in their start to the season, and he’s also excited to talk World Cup. We get to ask him about his career to date, which took him to Spain for several years before he came to Nashville SC and ultimately FC Dallas. The 29-year-old may be on the outside looking in for this summer’s World Cup roster, but he’s in a similar position to what he was 4 years ago when he not only surprised in making the roster, but also playing in two World Cup matches for the United States. He also speaks on the World Cup coming to the United States and the excitement around Dallas-Fort Worth for the matches…and make sure you stay for his one recommendation on where to eat if you’re in town!

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#183 - WNT finishes strong, Crocker leaves, and World Cup price gouging Apr 20, 2026

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We discuss a few different topics on Episode 183 of the USA Soccercast, from the USWNT winning to World Cup transit pricing!

First, the USWNT closed out their series with Japan with a statement win. We discuss the window for the team and what we will see moving forward from them as they get ready for this fall’s Concacaf W Championship. We also get into the departure of US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker as he leaves the federation for a similar role with Saudi Arabia. We discuss the timing of his announcement as well as how it will affect the structure of the federation approaching the World Cup and beyond.

After the break, we get into some of the news surrounding the 2026 World Cup, first addressing the unsourced rumor that tailgating had been banned by FIFA. We discuss what will actually happen and why it’s important for FIFA to get in front of some of the information coming out that affects ticket holders for this summer’s tournament. We then get into the price gouging, especially in the area of public transit to the stadiums. We discuss the wild plans that New Jersey and Boston have that include astronomical prices for trains and buses, while giving kudos to cities like Philadelphia who are getting fans to and from the matches at a free or nominal price.

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#182 - Sophia Wilson speaks on her WNT comeback, motherhood, and cookies Apr 15, 2026

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Sophia Wilson is back on the field for both the United States Women’s National Team and the Portland Thorns after giving birth to her daughter Gigi back in September. Her comeback has been highly anticipated, and we get a chance to connect about her comeback on Episode 182.

Wilson was on as part of her partnership with Mondelēz International, which includes some limited edition cookies as well as a sweepstakes to win some cool prizes. But in addition to cookies, we talk about the soccer and what she’s learned about herself as she worked her way back onto the field. We also discuss the USWNT and what they need to do in order to prepare for the Concacaf W Championship this fall, which serves as Women’s World Cup qualifying and Olympic qualifying. Finally, we talk with Sophia Wilson about her connection to young fans all across the country and how she embraces the responsibility of being a role model and leader very early in her career. It’s a fun interview you don’t want to miss!

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#181 - The USWNT prepares for the Japan series Apr 09, 2026

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The United States Women’s National Team are preparing for three big friendlies against Japan in the next week. We preview the April window for the USWNT on Episode 181.

The USWNT have 2 shots of espresso back on the roster, as Sophia Smith returns after maternity leave. Tierna Davidson is back from injury as well, and the roster is strong. We get into how Emma Hayes hopes to rotate everyone over the course of three matches so everyone can get some decent time on the field against the 5th ranked Nadeshiko. We hear from Emma Hayes on that squad rotation and what she plans to do with a defensive unit that only includes one natural left back.

After the break, we discuss Japan and whether the turmoil behind their coaching change is something that could affect their performance. We get you ready for the three friendlies in San Jose, Seattle, and Denver!

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#180 - Not a great March window for the USMNT Apr 06, 2026

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The United States Men’s National Team did not have a great March window. We recap the losses to Belgium and Portugal on Episode 180.

The USMNT took two losses to top 10 teams, but in that process they didn’t look great either. We review the 5-2 loss to Belgium and 2-0 loss to Portugal in Atlanta and what went wrong for the team. We also discuss the experiementation and why it may not have been the best course of action for head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

We then look at what’s next for the USMNT as the players try to state their final cases for the World Cup roster through their club play. What’s in Pochettino’s mind? Who are the guys who have the most work to do? All of those questions will be solved in the next month and a half.

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#179 - A deeper dive on the USMNT roster Mar 27, 2026

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The United States Men’s National Team have two big friendlies coming up, first against Belgium on Saturday followed by a match against Portugal on Tuesday. We take a deep dive into the roster on Episode 179.

The USMNT roster has 27 guys who get one final chance to leave an impression upon head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the coaching staff and hopefully have their name included on the 26-player World Cup roster. However, there will be some incredible competition in this camp. We hear from Mauricio Pochettino on why he opted to include Gio Reyna despite not having a lot of recent club minutes, and what it might mean for the guys who aren’t on the roster. We also discuss some of the exclusions from the roster and whether they might be on the outside looking in when the final World Cup roster is announced in May.

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#178 - Discussing the new U.S. jerseys with U.S. Soccer's Maribeth Towers Mar 16, 2026

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The U.S. jerseys are finally here! Nike and U.S. Soccer officially announced them this morning, and they are the jerseys that have been rumored for weeks. We break down the jerseys on Episode 178!

Now that the jerseys have been released, we discuss some of the details that are now present and how closely they match previous leaks. The home jersey has the waving flag design, while the away jersey is a midnight navy jersey that has a muted stars design. Together, they tie into the the theme that U.S. Soccer has for the collection: Stars & Stripes.

We also speak with Maribeth Towers, U.S. Soccer VP of Consumer Products, to get more insight into the design process of these jerseys. Who was involved in that process? What feedback did the players give? How did they ultimately end up with these designs? We discuss it all as we learn more about the story behind U.S. Soccer’s look for 2026.

Both jerseys are now available for purchase in unisex, women’s and youth sizes at retailers nationwide, including Fanatics and Lids. Consider purchasing by clicking through using our affiliate links to help support the show!

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#177 - What's In A Shoe? Justin Brunken Speaks On American Outlaws x Adidas Collaboration Mar 11, 2026

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A new collaboration has hit the streets as part of Adidas’ merch drop ahead of the 2026 World Cup. On Episode 177, American Outlaws co-founder Justin Brunken stops by to chat about a cool shoe they have released for members and fans alike.

Justin speaks on the inspiration behind the new AO shoe and how they came to collaborate with Adidas to design a shoe to try and bridge the gap between the 1994 World Cup and today. To bring the nostalgia into the modern. It has a limited run of 2,026 pairs and members get the first crack at purchasing the shoe ($95 retail price) before it’s opened to non-members.

Adidas also released their Denim collection, including a re-release of the Denim jersey that the USMNT wore at the 1994 World Cup. The American Outlaws worked with World Soccer Shop to allow the option of customizing the AO logo over the left chest and sleeve for fans that want it. It’s part of an aggressive campaign by Adidas to bring back memories of 1994 as people look ahead to this summer.

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