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Soccer LivingTRANSFER NEWS: Pulisic & Pepi Stay PutBoth players could become “world-class” and should stay at their current clubs in order to build up that dawg in them.
2024-12-2018 minSoccer LivingManchester United Looks PromisingA new manager and a move away from Old Trafford by Marcus Rashford could have the Reds buzzing this spring.
2024-12-1816 minSoccer LivingWorld Cup Fever!US Soccer Gets It Right by hiring Poch…the Fire hires Gregg…and I’m already getting hyped for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2024-12-1516 minSoccer LivingUSMNT OPINION- Demanding Performance is RequiredOur players should be expected to rise up to the level that the fans demand. Our USMNT has gotten soft and complacent and it’s time to replace a lot of players with fresh faces.
2024-07-2329 minSoccer LivingSpain & Argentina Celebrate as ChampionsThe Euro Cup and Copa America did not disappoint and provided some exciting football during the usual dull summer months.
2024-07-1620 minSoccer LivingBreaking News: US Soccer Dumps GreggThe fans win out…as US Soccer folds and fires Gregg Berhalter as the USMNT coach. It was the right move.
2024-07-1223 minSoccer LivingGUT CHECK: Gregg stays as USMNTThe fan pressure won’t matter - US Soccer will thumb its nose to its fans…and keep Gregg Berhalter as the USMNT coach.
2024-07-0920 minSoccer LivingGregg Berhalter Will Be SackedUS Soccer will feel compelled to sack coach Gregg Berhalter this week. They can’t continue on like this.
2024-07-0632 minSoccer LivingKei Kamara Seeks All Time RecordThe former NCAA D2 All-American moves into the second spot in all time MLS goals with 146!
2024-06-2303 minSoccer LivingUS Soccer Lacks AudacityThe Federation could have endeared itself to its fans by guaranteeing that they were not bringing Gregg back and going after some of the best international coaches in the world. But they instead chose to insult their fan base by bringing back Gregg and all his failed tactics.
2024-06-2324 minSoccer LivingGregg Berhalter is uselessUS Soccer looks to be tanking a World Cup that we are hosting. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter continues to show all his glaring tactical deficiencies in all their glory while we all pull our hair out!
2024-06-1225 minSoccer LivingChristian Pulisic Wins Elite US Soccer Award!The AC Milan winger joins Landon Donovan as the only male 4-time winner of the US Soccer Player of the Year Award. The 25-year old surely has more awards to work towards as his European career has really taken flight in Italy.
2024-01-1922 minSoccer LivingJose Mourinho to the LA Galaxy?Maybe the Special One has had enough of Europe. I think it’s time he tested himself in Major League Soccer.
2024-01-1611 minSoccer LivingNew Years Resolution - more soccer!If there is something I can do better in 2024…it’s to include MORE soccer in my life!
2023-12-3012 minSoccer LivingTransfer Talk: Hugo Lloris to LAFCThe World-Cup winning goalkeeper looks like he’s headed to Hollywood!
2023-12-2909 minSoccer LivingSoccer Story: why I envy baseballBaseball fans get to enjoy watching their team almost every night during the season. I know soccer players can’t handle games every night…but I still want a lot!
2023-12-2125 minSoccer LivingBreaking News: US Soccer Calls Out MLSThis will not turn into a lawsuit, but US Soccer has told MLS that it will play its first teams in the US Open Cup. Could be a chance for either organization to flex, but with the World Cup just around the corner - both groups will look to sort this out quickly and amicably.
2023-12-2015 minSoccer LivingUS Open Cup Finally Gets Some BuzzVery few fans have ever cared THIS MUCH about the US Open Cup. But now, everyone is paying attention and it’s going to make it one of the hottest tickets in town.
2023-12-2023 minSoccer LivingUS Open Cup Won’t Miss MLS TeamsMany MLS teams didn’t take the US Open Cup seriously anyway…so be gone with them! The new format will create far more intensity than MLS teams ever brought to the USA’s oldest soccer tournament.
2023-12-1621 minSoccer LivingMajor League Soccer Does PartyEven before Lionel Messi joined MLS, the league did know how to throw good party.
2023-12-1111 minSoccer LivingAston Villa upends Arsenal 1-0Aston Villa has people talking. Could they be this season’s Leicester City? Plus, why…why…why does Man Utd continue to infuriate its fans like this? And the Columbus Crew wins MLS Cup!
2023-12-1008 minSoccer LivingErik ten Hag fits what Manchester United needs.He’s the right guy - right now…and he’s taking Man Utd to a good place. We probably just need to trust him more.
2023-12-0915 minSoccer LivingCONMEBOL Copa America DrawThe USMNT should advance out of its group or Gregg Berhalter should be sacked.
2023-12-0813 minSoccer LivingRaw Footage: losing my train of thoughtIt happens…and I wanted you to enjoy it in real time 💯
2023-12-0701 minSoccer LivingLuis Suarez is joining Inter MiamiBad knees or not…the Uruguay striker will score a ton of goals this season for Inter Miami. He’ll be partnered with Lionel Messi up top and they will form the most feared striking duo in the history of Major League Soccer.
2023-12-0612 minSoccer LivingRandom Rant: stop stopping the game!Soccer is getting so choppy that I might prefer going to a baseball game soon. Enough with all the stoppages and moaning and groaning from players and managers…let’s just play!
2023-12-0516 minSoccer LivingEnglish Premier League - Arsenal SizzlesArsenal wades past Wolves…Newcastle thrills in the north and Burnley grabs massive points at home.
2023-12-0312 minSoccer LivingClint Dempsey is right about Gregg BerhalterThe former USMNT striker is heaping pressure onto Gregg Berhalters shoulders going into this summers Copa America.
2023-12-0214 minSoccer LivingMy England Trip & USMNT WoesI had a great trip to England but had to ruin it by coming home and being treated to some pretty pedestrian USMNT performances.
2023-11-3014 minSoccer LivingSoccer Storytelling: a day with Carlos BocanegraHaving just returned from his first season with Fulham of the English Premier League, I had the unique opportunity to spend the day with Carlos Bocanegra in California. The USMNT captain was an awesome interview and very generous with his time.
2023-09-1219 minSoccer LivingRandom Rant: USMNT, US Open Tennis and College FootballGregg Berhalter notches another unimpressive win. American Coco Gauff earns her first US Open Title in an epic Final. Texas surprises Alabama at home and ASU is my late night treat.
2023-09-1015 minSoccer LivingHEART-BREAKING NEWS: Gregg Berhalter is back!Now that the USMNT manager’s return is just a few days away, I’m really struggling to accept this new/old reality. I think we bring in Pep during the late stages of 2023 just in time to win us the FIFA World Cup on home soil.
2023-09-0623 minSoccer LivingInter Miami is Embarrassing MLSLAFC defender Aaron Long makes over $1 million a year in MLS and still couldn’t put a damper on Messi’s LA moment. Stars like Selena Gomez, LeBron James and Leonardo DiCaprio were all in the house to watch one of the best ever…put on a show!
2023-09-0526 minSoccer LivingBREAKING NEWS: I can’t stop talking about Lionel MessiHall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr was a credentialed photographer at the Inter Miami game vs Nashville SC tonight. Inter Miami matches are being streamed in NYCs Times Square. Messi Mania is very real and I’m lovin’ every minute of it!
2023-08-3127 minSoccer LivingLionel Messi and Inter Miami advance to another finalThe cohesion with which Inter Miami has come together so quickly is a testament to the commitment and love for the game that everyone at the club seems to possess. Tata Martino, Beckham, Messi and the Mas bros have MLS rockin’ and rollin’ and I love it!
2023-08-2417 minSoccer LivingLionel Messi and Inter Miami are unstoppableInter Miami defeated Nashville SC 2-1 in 11 rounds of penalty kicks. Lionel Messi once again proved that he is up to the task…and excited about it!
2023-08-2011 minSoccer LivingMy 100th episode…and Messi Mania!Lionel Messi continues to dominate Leagues Cup games while everyone else tries to figure out how to slow down the Inter Miami freight train.
2023-08-1655 minSoccer LivingInter Miami and Messi have found their groove.The scary part is that Lionel Messi and Co. look like they are operating at 70% capacity and STILL dismantling their opponents.
2023-08-1218 minSoccer LivingTRANSFER NEWS: Tyler Adams to ChelseaThis move has pleasantly surprised me. The hard-hitting and feisty holding midfielder should do well under the spotlight he will have on him at Chelsea.
2023-08-1122 minSoccer LivingLionel Messi is exceeding our expectationsWe had great expectations of the World Cup winning Argentinian. But I think what he has already done in MLS has exceeded what we thought he would do.
2023-08-0836 minSoccer LivingBREAKING NEWS: Sweden Eliminates USWNT from World Cup in dramatic fashion.The end came in dramatic fashion as Sweden eliminated the USWNT in penalty kicks to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
2023-08-0627 minSoccer Living2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup - USA vs Sweden PreviewThe two time defending champions will prevail in overtime 2-1 over Sweden in a thrilling and hard-fought knockout round match up.
2023-08-0511 minSoccer LivingI’m on the Lionel Messi BandwagonIt might be soooo cliche, but I’m all in! I actually look forward to watching Messi play for Inter Miami…and all the glitz and glamour that goes along with it.
2023-08-0417 minSoccer LivingCarli Lloyd is right about the USWNTThere is a tremendous amount of fame and fortune associated with being a part of the USWNT nowadays. And it could be becoming an unwanted distraction to the team at this FIFA World Cup.
2023-08-0215 minSoccer LivingSoccer Storytime: $400 Kasey Keller InterviewWay back in the day, before free internet calling, you had to pay a premium. For me, it was close to $400 to chat with USMNT goalkeeper Kasey Keller about his life in Germany and England back when he was with Gladbach.
2023-07-3013 minSoccer LivingManchester United and Lionel Messi: Mixed EmotionsManchester United sorta let me down by featuring basically their youth team when I drove 300 miles to see them. Inter Miami not only has me intrigued, but has hooked me with their ambition, drive and exquisite play!
2023-07-2832 minSoccer LivingThe MLS All-Stars were awfulThank goodness we’ve all already forgotten about the MLS All-Star game (unless you’re an Arsenal fan) and are looking forward to Messi’s debut Friday - because it was a terrible performance by the league’s “best.”
2023-07-2021 minSoccer LivingMessi vs Ronaldo….it is soooo on!Ronaldo thinks his league is better than MLS. Messi might beg to differ. This is setting up for an epic pay per view event.
2023-07-1806 minSoccer LivingLionel Messi and Inter Miami’s Suddenly Stratospheric RiseThe World Cup winning Argentine will take Inter Miami to heights they never saw possible as they just became a global daily talking point with his signing.
2023-07-1810 minSoccer LivingEPIC NEWS: Jesse Marsch heads to the Premier LeagueThe American has built a very good reputation for himself in Europe and has been rewarded with an amazing opportunity to manage in the best league in the world with Leeds United.
2022-03-0119 minSoccer LivingMLS needs promotion and relegation now!Teams in MLS will not be able to win tournaments outside of the league without raising the stakes and getting their players used to day in and day out high pressure situations.
2022-02-1826 minSoccer LivingChampions League is in the houseMLS teams get mixed results as they start early competition and a shameless plug for my book.
2022-02-1705 min
Soccer LivingSuperstar Alex Morgan is football famous now!USWNT star Alex Morgan and her husband were spotted on camera during the SuperBowl...soccer will take that kind of air time all day long! And the CONCACAF Champions League starts tonight...can MLS finally win it all?
2022-02-1509 minSoccer LivingINTERVIEW: Dutch soccer and USA youth development with Rick TilmansThe longtime youth coach and resident Dutch soccer expert, weighs in on the Netherlands World Cup run and on the current state of youth soccer development in the USA.
2022-02-1430 minSoccer LivingSuper Sunday PredictionsI might not know a lot about American football...but I do know that FIFA will have a delegation at today's big Rams vs Bengals game. And I think that might be enough for them to award the 2026 World Cup Final to Los Angeles.
2022-02-1303 minSoccer LivingChristian Pulisic is a Champion (again)!!!USMNT and Chelsea #10 Christian Pulisic keeps collecting trophies.
2022-02-1305 minSoccer LivingINTERVIEW: ESPN columnist Jeff Carlisle talks USMNT qualifying and Gregg Berhalter's future.Longtime ESPN soccer columnist Jeff Carlisle joins us on the podcast to discuss whether or not Gregg is the right guy and our chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
2022-02-1235 minSoccer LivingTeenage millionaire Trinity Rodman signs massive NWSL dealNBA legend Dennis Rodman's 19 year old daugther has signed a million dollar deal with the NWSL. In a league that features it's minimum player salary at $35,000 per year, Trinity will be earning upwards of $250,000 per season! That's some SERIOUS cash!
2022-02-0503 minSoccer LivingGregg and Kim Kardashian have THIS in common.So Gregg is so worried about catering to his adoring fans...that he literally was taking pictures with fans DURING last nights match! The most important USMNT game since our last qualifying cycle and our manager is posing with fans...DURING THE MATCH!?!!
Coffee mugs, sneakers, behind the back passes and now photos with fans during the match...Gregg is sadly re-writing the rules for how our USMNT should carry himself and it might not be a great thing when things get really serious (competing at the World Cup.)
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2022-02-0329 minSoccer LivingPlaying in the cold isn't good for anyone...but it's worse for our opponentsThe USMNT heads into a must-win game against Honduras in Minnesota on Wednesday. Even though it will be cold and uncomfortable for the US players...the intent is to make the game absolutely miserable for our visitors. This is life in the big leagues folks. Relish in the gamesmanship. We need to win too, or Gregg is out! And Jesse Marsch should get a chance.
2022-02-0117 minSoccer LivingClint Dempsey is in the Hall of Fame!USMNT striker Clint Dempsey has been voted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame. I've interviewed Clint and he's an awesome guy who fought his way into becoming one of the most prolific strikers in USMNT soccer history. He's also one of the most colorful personalities US Soccer has even seen!
2022-02-0128 minSoccer LivingTactics 101: Gregg needs an "Enforcer"Christian Pulisic is taking way too many hits from overzealous defenders and it's wearing him out. It's time that Gregg stopped worrying about playing so pretty and included an enforcer in our lineup to protect our Chelsea star.
2022-01-3029 minSoccer LivingUnited States National Team Seals Massive Points in Columbus!Despite Gregg's tinkering with the # 9 role, the USMNT stepped up and got critical points at home against El Salvador 1-0 in Columbus on Thursday night. The weather was better than most people anticipated, the crowd was into it and the US did what it had to do.
2022-01-2824 minSoccer LivingUSMNT will win 2-1 tonightDespite Gregg's tinkering the USMNT will win 2-1 tonight in Columbus. Stay tuned for more thoughts after the match.
2022-01-2710 minSoccer LivingGregg is FAILING USMNT fans!Why...why...why!!! Why are we still allowing our national team coach Gregg Berhalter to call-in guys like Brooks Lennon? It's unacceptable and we all need to stop accepting it. He's goofing around so much with our rosters and lineups...that if we do qualify, he won't actually know how to take things seriously when it really matters in Qatar. Gregg must go!!!
2022-01-2228 minSoccer LivingUntil MLS introduces promotion/relegation...our USMNT have to keep heading to EuropeThere simply isn't enough pressue...day in and day out, on MLS players in order for them to develop into world class footballers. Our national team players have to head to leagues where promotion and relegation exists in order to feel responsibility and pressure at the highest levels.
2022-01-1916 minSoccer LivingCan Ricardo Pepi be EXPECTED to shoulder the goal-scoring load for the USMNT?The young former FC Dallas and current FC Ausburg striker is looking to make a big splash in the Bundesliga and is apparently the USMNT's only hope for scoring goals moving forward. The concern is that obviously now opponents are really paying attention to him and have seen enough film on him to figure him out. But I do believe that he can develop into an effective goal-scoring threat for the USA.
2022-01-1516 minSoccer LivingChristian Pulisic DOES belong at ChelseaThe American is having a significant impact at Chelsea and will not be "coming home" to MLS anytime soon. We all need to sit back and enjoy watching him have a consistent impact in one of the toughest lineups in the world to break into.
2022-01-1216 minSoccer LivingUSMNT defeats Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-0 in less-than-thrilling fashion.Will USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter continue to frustrate us by calling in the likes of Brooks Lennon? We don't have the time or energy to be experimenting to this extreme anymore.
2021-12-2015 min
Soccer LivingI HATE penalty kicks sooooooo much!!!Stop allowing finals to go into penalty kicks. It's a stupid and unacceptable way to conclude what should be the shining moment of a long and grueling season.
2021-12-1212 minSoccer LivingPortland faces NYCFC in Epic MLS Cup matchupThe Soccer Living Podcast is back! It's MLS Cup eve and I'm fired up! I talk about my prediction for the match, my disdain for penalty kicks as a tie-breaker and even a little World Cup chat.
2021-12-1108 minSoccer LivingNo fans? No problemThe technology is there. If fans can’t attend sporting events - it’s gonna require that television networks “create” fans in the stands to enhance the tv viewing experience.
2020-04-2308 minSoccer LivingINTERVIEW: US Soccer Hall of Fame defender Marcelo BalboaMarcelo Balboa joins us to talk USMNT, MLS and Mexico, US Soccer and much more!
2020-04-2355 minSoccer LivingMajor League Soccer should adopt European calendarNow is the time for MLS to make the shift to an August to May league schedule
2020-04-2216 minSoccer LivingThe offside rule sucksThe spirit of the rule is not to act as another defender. It’s to prevent cherry-picking. The time has come to abolish offside entirely!
2020-04-1218 minSoccer LivingMy almost Maradona momentAt the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Diego Maradona stayed in the same hotel as me. Get the details here!
2020-04-0710 minSoccer LivingMusic & Soccer do MixInterview with music industry veteran and hardcore soccer fan Peter Wohleski about MLS Fantasy Camps, Chelsea, USMNT and how soccer and music mix.
2020-03-2638 minSoccer LivingUS Soccer names Will Wilson new CEOLots of changes at US Soccer and I like it. Let’s see if they can get things sorted out?!!!
2020-03-2611 minSoccer LivingLiverpool are ChampsIf the Premier League season is unable to continue, Liverpool should be named Champions.
2020-03-2503 minSoccer LivingDiscover your sports selfIf you have some extra time in your life now, invest in exploring your sports self. Mentally and emotionally take inventory on what you could improve and use the resources at hand (Internet) to make changes that will enable you to improve and enjoy your sports that much more!
2020-03-2514 minSoccer LivingMost entertaining interview subject - Eric WynaldaUS Soccer Hall of Fame striker Eric Wynalda is the most entertaining interview I ever had. The former USMNT and Bochum goal-scorer has always been very candid, energetic and passionate in sharing his beliefs. I give you an inside look at what it was like to sit down with him on numerous occasions and why he might not be a bad choice for US Soccer President.
2020-03-1919 minSoccer LivingHow to pick a youth clubWith so many different set-ups and philosophies out there...it’s easy to understand why so many people are confused as to what the best approach is to their child’s club sports. Keeping things simple, fun and progressive are the key and I discuss the real reasons you should join a club in this episode.
2020-03-1723 minSoccer LivingUS Soccer is a jokeWhat a mess US Soccer has made of its legal dealings with our USWNT! It’s a good thing that former president Carlos Cordero resigned. Now we can get a soccer person in there, fix this absolute mess and move forward.
2020-03-1433 minSoccer LivingMark’s Midweek Musings 2Was Ibra too mean to Sebastain? Will Chicharito rise up or meltdown?! US Soccer is making a mess out of the negotiations with the USWNT and Liverpool is still having an epic season.
2020-03-1218 minSoccer LivingManchester United Wins BigOle is the right guy and Man Utd should part ways with Pogba this summer. Plus, the US Mens Olympic team HAS to qualify for this Olympics!
2020-03-0923 minSoccer LivingMark’s Midweek MusingsCarlos Velas continues to shred MLS. Josef Martinez suffers an ACL injury and Liverpool will be okay - all this week!
2020-03-0403 minSoccer LivingRooting for David BeckhamI’ve heard first hand from people that have worked with David Beckham that he is a humble and very hard-working guy. His commitment to soccer and excellence will help raise the bar of expectations in MLS this season.
2020-02-2903 minSoccer LivingINTERVIEW: Broadcaster Phil Schoen talks Everything SoccerFrom Gio Reyna to Jermaine Jones, Gregg Berhalter and Jurgen Klinsmann...Phil dishes up his honest thoughts on everything soccer.
2020-02-2758 minSoccer LivingVAR is a nightmareEven with technological advancements and more eyes watching the same game - the referees keep getting the big calls wrong. Why why why....does it have to be this way?!?!
2020-02-2111 minSoccer LivingINTERVIEW: Dutch soccer and US Youth Soccer DevelopmentDutch soccer expert and youth soccer coach Rick Tilmans discusses the European Cup and the challenges facing youth coaches in the USA soccer landscape.
2020-02-1142 minSoccer LivingUSMNT: Raise ExpectationsIt’s too easy nowadays to get a high player rating on the USMNT! Expectations have to be raised and higher performances and results have to be demanded.
2020-02-0536 minSoccer LivingWhat Soccer Living is all aboutDrive the conversations forward. Speak your mind. Have fun with it. I explain the reasons why I started this podcast and what I hope to share with my listeners.
2020-02-0114 minSoccer LivingUnited States vs Costa Rica preview and predictionA free-wheeling preview of the weekends match with his first guest and many more thoughts on US Soccer and the USMNT
2020-01-3111 minSoccer LivingDon’t tell me...show me! Big money, big pressure in the modern MLS.Despite his retirement comments, Chicharito knows he has to produce.
2020-01-2927 minSoccer LivingSergio Aguero will sign with Inter Miami this seasonThe representatives for the prolific Argentine striker is rumored to be talking to Inter Miami - I’m predicting that it will happen this season and he will come to MLS and average two goals a game.
2020-01-2419 minSoccer LivingGrowth of Soccer In the USAHonesty is the best policy when it comes to helping grow the game in the USA. Fuel the conversation!
2020-01-2023 minSoccer LivingThe Premier League Title Belongs to LiverpoolLiverpool will continue to widen its gap on its nearest challengers. Van Dijk and Klopp are the key pieces to the puzzle. Man Utd has a lot of work to do, but are closer to massive success than you might think. Ole is the right guy.
2020-01-1922 minSoccer LivingChicharito to LA GalaxyThe LA Galaxy have made massive news with the signing of Mexican goal-scoring sensation Chicharito.
2020-01-1702 min2020-01-1600 minSoccer LivingUnited States Mens National Team DoubtsThe future of the United States National Team has a lot of folks nervous and might not be as bright as some would have you think.
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