U.S. Soccer Podcast
The U.S. Soccer Podcast, presented by Henkel, offers weekly conversations with voices from across the American soccer landscape. Host David Gass interviews players, coaches, and personalities from the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, as well as youth and extended national teams. The show highlights the people working to grow the game at every level, from professional ranks to local communities. Each episode explores the moments, ideas, and influencers driving soccer forward in the United States.
Episodes
Crystal Dunn on Her USWNT Journey, 2019 World Cup & Life After Soccer
Ahead of her career celebration at the USWNT match vs. Spain in Washington D.C. on Oct. 10, Crystal Dunn joins Meghan Klingenberg on the U.S. Soccer Podcast to reflect on an incredible career with the U.S. Women’s National Team, from becoming one of the most versatile players of her generation to winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and Olympic gold.
Dunn opens up about the experiences that sh
Ali Krieger & Joanna Lohman: From Soccer Teammates to The Amazing Race
Former teammates Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman join host Megan Klingenberg on the U.S. Soccer Podcast to talk about taking their partnership from the soccer field to The Amazing Race on CBS. The longtime friends reflect on what it was like to see themselves on TV, navigate unfamiliar challenges, and discover how their communication and teamwork changed when the stakes were completely different.
Hugo Pérez on 1994, Developing New Talent & the Future of U.S. Soccer
Hugo Pérez joins Meghan Klingenberg on the U.S. Soccer Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his playing career, coaching philosophy and vision for the future of U.S. Soccer. A member of the U.S. Men's National Team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Pérez reflects on that historic generation and how the tournament helped accelerate the growth of soccer in the United States.
As a player turned c
Paxten Aaronson on Returning to MLS, Open Cup Semifinals & Brother Brenden
Paxten Aaronson signed his first pro contract at 16, won the Golden Boot AND the Golden Ball at the 2022 U-20 Concacaf Championship, played a German Cup final in front of 100,000 people in Berlin, and represented the USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics — all before turning 24 years old. Now he's the man in the middle for the Colorado Rapids. And he wants the pressure.
Host Meghan Klingenberg sits down
Daryl Dike’s Grit, Growth & Coming Home to Orlando City
From Edmond, Oklahoma to England and back to Orlando, Daryl Dike has lived the full roller coaster of a modern striker’s career.
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, host Megan Klingenberg interviews Dike to unpack his career journey: growing up as the youngest of five in a tight-knit Nigerian-American family, breaking out with Orlando City, and making a dream move to England where he face
Brad Guzan on USMNT-Mexico, MLS, Atlanta United & What's Next
USMNT goalkeeper turned podcaster Brad Guzan joins the show this week to reflect on his incredible 21-year career which included stints in MLS and the Premier League.
Guzan shares what he's been up to since retiring from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 season and talks about his new role as a sporting advisor and club ambassador for Atlanta United where he supports various club i
Heath Pearce on the USMNT's Fall Slate & Being a Girl Dad | U.S. Soccer Podcast
On this week's episode of the U.S. Soccer presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg is joined by her counterpart from this summer's World Cup coverage, Heath Peace.
The former USMNT defender discusses his transition from professional soccer to podcasting @orangeslicespod , highlighting the adrenaline rush of live shows and the joy of learning new skills. He reflects on his career a
How Three Americans Officiated Argentina-England at FIFA World Cup 2026
On this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg is joined by the referee trio that officiated the Argentina-England Semifinal match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ismail Elfath, Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins made history this summer as the first all-U.S. Soccer referee crew in the men's tournament to referee a World Cup Semifinal.
The three link up to recount t
Meghan Klingenberg on Returning to Portland
In this episode, the tables are turned and host Meghan Klingenberg takes the guest seat on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel to talk her return to Portland to celebrate her retirement from professional soccer.
Klingenberg reflects on her soccer career, the people and places that shaped her, and what it means to return to Portland, where she spent eight seasons and made so many memories
Inside Mauricio Pochettino's New Contract
In this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, we sit down with head coach Mauricio Pochettino following the announcement of his new contract.
Pochettino reflects on his journey with the U.S. Men's National Team, what made continuing with the program the right decision, and the vision he has for the years ahead as preparations continue for the next chapter, which includes competitions such a
JT Batson Reflects on the World Cup & What's Next for U.S. Soccer
What comes next for U.S. Soccer after an incredible FIFA World Cup on home soil? U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson joins host Meghan Klingenberg on this week's episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel to reflect on a historic tournament, discuss what it meant for soccer in the United States, and share his vision for the future of the Federation.
Batson looks back on th
Sam Mewis on Finding Her Next Chapter, Building Community and the Road to Brazil
World Cup champion Sam Mewis joins former U.S. Women’s National Team teammate Meghan Klingenberg for a wide-ranging conversation about the highs and heartbreaks of her playing career and the journey to finding purpose beyond the field.
Mewis reflects on how serving as an alternate at the 2016 Olympics helped shape the player and teammate she became, the difficult reality of having her career cut
Claire Hutton on Leadership, Her Rapid Rise and Looking Ahead to Brazil
Claire Hutton joins Meghan Klingenberg on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel to talk about her rapid rise with the U.S. Women’s National Team, becoming one of the youngest players in recent history to wear the captain’s armband and what she’s learned from Emma Hayes and the veteran leaders around her.
Hutton also shares what it’s been like experiencing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a fan, h
Behind the Scenes with the USMNT's Team Barista + World Cup Reflections
On this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Duda Pavão fills in for Megan Klingenberg and looks back on the USMNT’s 2026 FIFA World Cup run with David Gass, including the historic knockout win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Round of 16 match against Belgium and the players who stood out this summer.
Then, Duda goes behind the scenes with La Colombe Team Barista Becky Reeves
Brenden Aaronson, Max Arfsten & Bosnia Preview
The knockout stage is here.
U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel host Meghan Klingenberg and David Gass break down the USMNT's Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, what Mauricio Pochettino's side can expect tactically, and the path that could take the United States all the way to the quarterfinals and beyond.
Brenden Aaronson joins the show to discuss getting married just before t
USMNT Knockout Round Preview: Bosnia, Pulisic & Lessons from Turkey
The USMNT is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Meghan Klingenberg and Heath Pearce react to the group stage finale against Turkey, discuss Christian Pulisic’s return, Austin Trusty’s breakout moment and what the team can take from its first loss of the tournament. On the U.S. Soccer Podcast is presented by Henkel.
Then, they look ahead to the Round of 32 matchup with Bo
Auston Trusty on His World Cup Debut + USMNT vs. Türkiye Preview
The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is back as the USMNT prepares to close out the group stage against Türkiye.
Meghan Klingenberg and David Gass break down the matchup, what makes Türkiye a dangerous opponent and how the U.S. can balance rest, momentum and squad rotation with the knockout rounds ahead.
Then, USMNT defender Auston Trusty joins the show following his World Cup debut. He r
USMNT defeat Australia 2-0 in Seattle, post-game reaction
The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is live from U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America in Venice Beach following the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Australia.
Meghan Klingenberg and Heath Pierce break down a gritty, complete performance that puts the USA atop the group with six points, including Alex Freeman’s player-of-the-match performance, the team’s collective fight, managing yellow ca
Tim Ream on the World Cup, Tierna Davidson on Pride
The USMNT is riding high after a statement-making World Cup opener against Paraguay, but there's no time to relax with Australia next on the schedule. Meghan Klingenberg and David Gass break down what made the U.S. performance so special, the challenges Australia presents, and why Tim Ream's leadership could be crucial as the tournament rolls on.
Then Meghan sits down with Ream to discuss the emo
USMNT-Paraguay Postgame Show: Reaction to HUGE 4-1 win
The U.S. Soccer Podcast, presented by Henkel went live from Soccer House, presented by Bank of America in Venice Beach, after the USMNT's resounding 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Host Meghan Klingenberg is joined by USMNT alum and analyst Heath Pearce to react and break down the game, while also answering fan questions.
All live in front of the U.S. Soccer Insiders.
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USA-Paraguay Preview Plus USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter & Alex Freeman
U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel host Meghan Klingenberg is on the ground in Los Angeles covering FIFA World Cup 2026! She's bringing you all the fun content -- player interviews, match previews, animal predictions and more -- as the tournament kicks off this week for the U.S. with the opening group stage match versus Paraguay on June 12.This week, Kling is talking to two players on Maurici
World Cup Kickoff: Guide to U.S. Soccer's Summer Of Activities
U.S. Soccer host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with Duda Pavão, host of the Stars & Stripes House in the U.S. Men's National Team base camp, to talk through everything you can expect from the podcast and U.S. Soccer during the World Cup.
This includes information about the Soccer House activation in Venice Beach, all the fan activities and programming including live podcasts, musical performance
Soccer Bestie: The Ultimate Guide to USMNT Lore
Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a water fountain? Don’t worry, the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is here to help! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, Host Meghan Klingenberg breaks down U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, a
Sleepless Nights, Group Chats and Big Decisions: Inside Poch’s Roster Selection
It’s finally here! This week, the US Men’s National Team World Cup roster was officially announced. These 26 players will carry the hopes and dreams of a nation. On this episode U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and
Behind the Scenes of U.S. Against the World
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg speaks to the creative team behind U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team. Director Rand Getlin and Executive Producer Janina Pelayo discuss the series, what it was like to embed with the team, and how the players have changed over the years.
1:47 – Rand and Janina join the show
Live in Portland!
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s
Heather O’Reilly on Hall of Fame Induction, Italian Adventures and USWNT glory
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re talking to new Hall of Fame inductee Heather O’Reilly. HAO, as she’s known to friends and fans alike, sat down with host Meghan Klingenberg to talk about becoming a Hall of Famer, her latest adventures in Italian soccer with Como 1907 and her favorite USWNT memories.
0:00 – HAO joins the show
1:59 – Hall of Fame induction
6:1
Sip Happens: World Cup Hydration Breaks Explained
Last year, FIFA announced that every World Cup game will pause for three minutes in each half for a hydration break. The policy was tested in the last international window, and many observers said that the breaks have fundamentally changed soccer. How? That’s the question we answer on this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel when U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coa
Kling Goes to Referee Camp
World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg played soccer at the highest level, but can she cut it as a referee? Find out on this special episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, when Kling embeds at National Match Official Camp to find out what it takes to be an elite referee. Along the way, Kling will analyze refereeing decisions, referee games and take on the dreaded fitness. And she’ll
Jaedyn Shaw talks family, food, and fashion
Jaedyn Shaw made history when she became the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT. In 2022 the forward was named US Soccer’s young female player of the year. And despite being just 21 years old, she’s already won an Olympic gold medal and hoisted the 2025 NWSL championship trophy with Gotham FC. Off the field she’s made waves, too: Jaedyn is widely regarded as one of the best dressed w
Meet cerebral palsy soccer legend Adam Ballou
Adam Ballou first started kicking a soccer ball when he was just 3-years old. And after that, he never looked back: Adam was first called into the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy (CP) National Team when he was 14. Since then the midfielder has amassed almost 100 caps and represented his country in two Paralympic Games. Adam was also a part of the CP team that won the 2025 Copa America for the first time
Jozy Altidore: From the pitch to the pitch deck
In his storied USMNT career, forward Jozy Altidore earned over 100 caps and appeared at two World Cups. Jozy scored his first professional goal at just 16 and this knack for finding the net sent him around Europe’s top leagues before ending his career in Major League Soccer. Since retiring, Jozy has stayed just as busy – He's an avid investor and is a board member of the soccer training company,
Tobin Heath: Prodigy, Artist, Architect
They called you Tobin Heath the ‘Queen of the Nutmeg’ because throughout the forward’s storied soccer career she left defenders trailing in her wake. Tobin was also a true winner: She won two Women’s World Cups, three Olympic medals (two gold and a bronze) and three NCAA Division I championships at the University of North Carolina. In 181 international appearances she created countless indelible m
Inside the Jersey: How the new U.S. Soccer National Team Kits were Made
They’re finally here! Earlier this week U.S. Soccer and Nike unveiled the new 2026 U.S. Soccer National Team kits, which will be worn across all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Nike’s global product director Ronnie J. Stewart and apparel graphic designer Yaz Rosete break down the development process and how they incorporated athlete fe
Kristine Lilly on being the Queen of Caps, winning a World Cup at home, and upcoming 99ers movie
Kristine Lilly played in five FIFA Women’s World Cups, three Olympics, scored 130 international goals and amassed a world record 354 caps for the U.S. Women’s National Team. It’s no wonder Lilly earned the nickname “Queen of Caps”. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Lilly about her incredible longevity, how the iconic 99ers team won a W
100 Days Until the World Cup with Mauricio Pochettino
There’s now less than 100 days to go until the World Cup! In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with US men’s national team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, to hear how things are going. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a fr
What Eddie Pope learned at 3 World Cups
Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. So, when it comes to World Cups, Eddie Pope knows a thing or two about what has to go right for a team to find success, and the many things that can go
Inside the mind of NWSL coach of the year Bev Yanez
As a player, Bev Yanez was a force. The forward represented teams in Finland, Japan and was a two-time NWSL Shield winner with the Seattle Reign. After Bev’s playing career ended, she started coaching – first as an assistant before stepping up to become Racing Louisville’s head coach in 2023, and it was here that she really made her mark. Last year, Bev led the team to their first ever playoff app
Meet new USWNT stars Riley Jackson and Maddie Dahlien
This time on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re getting to know rising USWNT stars Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson. The pair both gained their first caps in the January camp and host Meghan Klingenberg checked in to ask them about their friendship, working with coach Emma Hayes, and what it was like to play in the 2024 U-20 World Cup comeback win against Germany -- a game dubbed “
Why Ally Sentnor wants to be the first USWNT player in space
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, USWNT dynamo Ally Sentnor shares her views on everything from the pressures of being in the spotlight from a young age, coming through the University of North Carolina “competitive cauldron”, and her interest in space travel. As always, host Meghan Klingenberg is asking the questions that matter and getting the (zero gravity) tea.
Christen Press and I
Christen Press and Meghan Klingenberg go way back. Before World Cup glory in 2015, the pair were Olympic alternates and young pros trying to carve out a career in the Swedish women’s league. In this wide-ranging interview, the two USWNT icons divide their shared history into three eras that span Christen and Kling’s early disappointments, the high of winning a World Cup, and their present-day real
Meet the American with more World Cup goals than Pele
Alessandro Canale contains multitudes. The beach soccer star has played in 4 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cups, scored 12 World Cup goals, and made over 100 appearances for team USA. But he balances beach soccer with an acting career (Canale once appeared in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle) and his passion for art, design, and skateboarding. In this episode of The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by H
Cat Macario talks making history, overcoming injury, and self-worth
Cat Macario is on a hot streak for the USWNT: The forward has scored 3 goals in her last two national team appearances. In this feature interview for the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Macario discusses her recent form, how Hannah Montana helped her master English, her historic Nike deal, her USWNT ambitions, and the importance of mental resilience and seeking self-worth beyond the soc
Offseason Antics with Kelli Hubly | U.S. Soccer Podcast
It’s the offseason for the National Women’s Soccer League, and before the 2026 NWSL season kickoff in February, we catch up with league veteran Kelly Hubly. The Bay FC defender chats with former teammate Meghan Klingenberg to reveal what the offseason looks like for professional soccer players. Later, Kling and co-host David Gass preview the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The USWNT will face Argentina in N
Holiday Special: End-of-Year Awards & Mailbag!
Our three hosts embrace a festive spirit as they recap 2025 in this joyful holiday edition of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel. Listen as David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya debate whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, review their wish lists, and rank the best soccer moments and performances of the year.
0:30 – Festive nicknames & sweaters ❄️
4:45 – End-of-Year awa
Military Hero & CP Soccer Captain Josh Brunais
December is Disability Soccer Month, and this week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel we’re shining a light on our Extended National Teams with two special guests.
Josh Brunais, captain of the Men's Cerebral Palsy National Team, shares his journey from a military career to soccer champion, leading the U.S. to the 2025 IFCPF Copa América title. Later, Chief Advancement Officer Leah Bu
Inside The USMNT’s World Cup Prep with Matt Crocker
The stage is set! The U.S. Men’s National Team was drawn into Group D along with Paraguay, Australia and the winner of UEFA Playoff C – either Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia or Türkiye – at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw held Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C.
We’re months away from the first group stage match for the Americans against Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. So, w
Mauricio Pochettino On Why The USMNT’s Time is Now
We’re taking you behind the scenes of the U.S. Soccer Summit in New York City with this week’s episode which features an exclusive panel interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino and assistant coach Jesús Pérez hosted by FOX broadcaster Jenny Taft.
00:15 – Intro with David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg
04:16 – Jenny Taft interviews USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino and assistant coa
Mauricio Pochettino's Right-Hand Man Speaks | U.S. Soccer Podcast
Have you ever wondered who’s next to head coach Mauricio Pochettino on the bench during a U.S. Men’s National Team match? Get to know Jesús Pérez, USMNT assistant coach, Pochettino’s right-hand man and this week’s featured guest on the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Since joining Pochettino nearly 15 years ago at his first managerial job in Europe, Pérez has supported Pochettino at each successive stop on t
Alejandro Bedoya on USMNT World Cup Memories & Scottish Food | U.S. Soccer Podcast
Two of our hosts go head-to-head in the latest episode of the U.S. Podcast! In front of a live audience at Subaru Park, Pennsylvania native Meghan Klingenberg interviews Philadelphia Union star and co-host Alejandro Bedoya about his favorite memories over the years playing soccer for club and country.
0:26 – Intro with David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya
3:45 – Kling interviews
Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup | U.S. Soccer Podcast
What happens when two quality left fullbacks sit down in the same room? The answer is in this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast when host, former USWNT player and World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg chats with U.S. Men’s National Team defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson. They discuss the nuances of their shared position, unpack the lore of Robinson’s “Jedi” nickname, look ahead to the 2026 Wo
Sam Coffey on Piano, Portland and Pre-Game Speeches
Sam Coffey is a woman of many talents, as we learn in this giggle-filled and thoughtful episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast.
Straight from October camp with the U.S. Women’s National Team, the USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder talks about the team’s preparations heading into next year's qualifying matches for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil (0:30) and how she saw this young group com
Alyssa Naeher’s Journey to Greatness (Part 2)
Alyssa Naeher, one of the greatest goalkeepers in U.S. and world history, continues her two-part conversation on the U.S. Soccer Podcast.
Click here for Part 1 with Alyssa Naeher
The legendary USWNT goalkeeper talks through the highs and lows of her career with host Meghan Klingenberg (2:15). The two friends and former teammates jump right in to discuss Naeher’s favorite memories from t
Alyssa Naeher’s Journey to Greatness (Part 1)
Alyssa Naeher, one of the greatest goalkeepers in U.S. and world history, joins the U.S. Soccer Podcast for the first of a two-episode interview.
The legendary USWNT goalkeeper sits down with friend, host and former teammate Meghan Klingenberg (2:35). The two have known each other since they were 12 years old and reminisce on some of their favorite memories growing up together playing soccer, in
Landon Donovan Live!
The latest episode of the U.S. Podcast features none other than USMNT and soccer legend Landon Donovan.
In the revealing and open conversation (2:08), which includes talk about his new hair, Donovan takes us behind the scenes of his incredible career, beginning as a 16-year-old part of a U.S. Soccer residency program (7:05) to some of the most memorable moments including the 2002 FIFA World Cup
Jack McGlynn Talks World Cup Dreams & Injury Woes
The Philadelphia Union won the 2025 Supporters’ Shield in MLS this past weekend, and we have a behind-the-scenes perspective from our very own Alejandro Bedoya, who took a bloody nose in the Union’s title-clinching night. Bedoya takes us through the emotions of capturing the second Supporters’ Shield in club history, and Meghan Klingenberg reveals what Women’s World Cup celebration she remembers (
U.S. Soccer at the United Nations: Lex Chalat Talks Soccer Forward | U.S. Soccer Podcast
From the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, host David Gass sits down with Executive Director of the Soccer Forward Foundation Lex Chalat to discuss how U.S. Soccer is making the sport more accessible everywhere for everyone
This week, U.S. Soccer is at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
From the UN, host David Gass sits down with Lex Chalat, Executive Director of the
Cristian Roldan Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month
USMNT and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan joins the show to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15; Alejandro Bedoya shares his admiration for iconic Colombian footballer Carlos Valderrama
On today’s episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Our three hosts begin the show talking about their heroes. Alejandro Bedoya sh
Celebrating the Magic of the U.S. Open Cup with the Hearts of Pine
Host Alejandro Bedoya checks in from the Philadelphia Union’s clash with Nashville SC in the first semifinal matchup in the 2025 Lamar Hunt Open Cup; an exclusive interview from head coach & sporting director Bobby Murphy and forward Jake Keegan of Portland Hearts of Pine, the USL League One club that made their Open Cup debut in 2025
We’re celebrating all things U.S. Open Cup on this week’s epi
Tim Ream on the Upcoming World Cup plus Reaction to USA-Japan
On this week’s episode, we’re wrapping up the latest from the U.S. Men’s National Team camp with an engaging conversation with one of the players featured in September’s two-match set, captain and center back Tim Ream.
First, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya react to the USMNT’s big win over Japan in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday night and offer their analysis following the result. Then, Klin
Brian Dunseth Previews USMNT’s September Friendlies: ‘They Need to Win’
The U.S. Men’s National Team is prepping for two September friendlies against World Cup-bound opponents Korea Republic on Sept. 6 in Harrison, New Jersey and Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.
TNT soccer analyst and 10-year MLS veteran Brian Dunseth joins the U.S. Soccer Podcast to talk about what he’s looking for out of Mauricio Pochettino’s group this camp (3:20), what he’s hoping to see out
September USMNT Roster is Here! PLUS a Look Into the Men’s Deaf National Team
The September roster is here! This week, U.S. Soccer announced which 23 players will represent the Men's National Team for two friendlies against Korea Republic on Sept. 6 and Japan on Sept. 9.
Our hosts share their instant reactions to the announcement before diving into a conversation with Everett Palache, head coach of the U.S. Men's Deaf National Team. Palache highlights his team’s preparat
College Soccer Preview with 99er Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak
The college soccer season kicks off this month for NCAA men’s and women’s teams, and we’re celebrating the occasion with a lively conversation with Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak, an Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion, two-time NCAA champion and current head coach of the women's soccer team at the University of Central Florida.
In the episode, Sahaydak shares her journey from playing on boys' t
Don Garber wants MLS to be bigger than a Taylor Swift concert
This week we’re joined by a very special guest: Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, which is celebrating its 30th season in 2025. Talking to David Gass and Alejandro Bedoya, the commissioner engages in a wide-ranging conversation that covers a variety of topics important to American soccer today: the growth of MLS (2:00), what he hopes the league looks like in the future (13:15), rece
Vermont Green FC & Hickory FC are national champions PLUS the Boys’ U-15 Concacaf Championship
This week, we celebrate two champions of the summer: Vermont Green FC in Burlington and Hickory FC in South Carolina. Adam Pfeifer, sporting director of Vermont Green FC, joins the show (6:00) to reveal how he put together a roster that went undefeated and won the USL League 2 championship. Then, Hickory FC head coach Carlos Rubio shares his team’s journey to a historic 3-2 win over defending cham
The Extended National Teams You Need to Know + Head Coach of the ‘Sand Squad’
You’ve heard of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, but did you know that U.S. Soccer has nine extended national teams? They include beach, futsal, cerebral palsy, deaf and power soccer. Stuart Sharp, Head of Extended National Teams at U.S. Soccer, joins this week’s show to provide a comprehensive overview of the program, including the cerebral palsy team he also manages, world rankings, ma
Why MLS All-Star Sebastian Berhalter calls Vancouver ‘home’ PLUS Summer Transfer Round-Up
It's MLS All-Star Week, and we're covering the highly anticipated event in Austin, Texas on this week’s episode. One of the players who earned a spot on the All-Star roster is today’s featured guest, Sebastian Berhalter. The USMNT and Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder joins the show to share about his life in Vancouver (2:47), the significance of representing the USMNT for the first time (6:06) an
Max Arfsten Talks MLS All-Star Dreams & Gold Cup Journey
Six players from the most recent USMNT camp are headed to the MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas on July 23. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) and Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps) will have the chance to represent their clubs at the highly anticipated event.
Patrick
Gold Cup Reflections with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino joins the U.S. Soccer Podcast for an exclusive interview as he reflects on the latest international window, including the USA’s gritty run in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup that ended Sunday night with a 2-1 loss to rival Mexico in an electric match in Houston, Texas.
In conversation with host Alejandro Bedoya, Pochettino talks about his first year as head coach
Inside the USWNT-Canada Rivalry with Lynn Biyendolo & Jordyn Bugg
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Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring
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