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The Soccer Media Podcast with John Shrader
The Soccer Media Podcast with John ShraderEp. 9: 'Zivin and Woitalla Preview MLS Cup and FIFA World Cup Draw'JAKE ZIVIN, who will call the MLS Cup Final Saturday on Apple TV, Inter Miami vs Vancouver, joins to look ahead at the matchup. It's Messi vs Muller and more. MIKE WOITALLA, Soccer America Executive Editor, in D.C. for Friday's FIFA World Cup draw. He looks ahead at that event, with interest around the world. Recorded December 3, 2025 THE SHOW:American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. Insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1...
2025-12-0343 minThe Soccer Media Podcast with John Shrader
The Soccer Media Podcast with John ShraderEp 3: ‘Marcelo Balboa: Bilingual Broadcaster'American soccer Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa joins John this week to talk about his broadcast work in both English and Spanish; the American soccer team; his Argentine-American heritage and the World Cup champions. Soccer America's Mike Woitalla with a first-hand report on Lionel Messi's golden boot performance on the final weekend of the MLS season, and talks about the Americans run to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup. American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. Insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running socc...
2025-10-2246 minSoccer Down Here
Soccer Down HereChampions League quarterfinals today, Sir Second Alexander Castle, & more- Morning Espresso 4.8Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.UEFA Champions League quarterfinals start today, and today's matchups are the more tightly contested ones. According to Opta's prediction module, Arsenal-Real Madrid is the toughest quarterfinal to predict. It gets started in London today. Very little history between the two, Thierry Henry led the Gunners to a win in the Round of 16 over the Galacticos in 2006, but that's it. Madrid's defensive woes will be the focus for Mikel Arteta's attack, especially...
2025-04-0815 minTHE Soccer Dad-Pod
THE Soccer Dad-PodEpisode 185: Mike Woitalla | Soccer AmericaSince the early 80’s Mike Woitalla has been writing articles for all of our favorite soccer magazine… Soccer America. Before 24/7 coverage of the EPL, of LaLiga, of MLS, and 30 college games a night on everywhere, there was a magazine that brought most of us our soccer fix until the rare US Men’s National Team game was occasionally broadcast. Mike talks about the publications path and provides a level of insight second to none thanks to his front row seat to US soccer, polished by his keyboard! Let’s go… #socceramerica #magazine #stlmade #collegesoccer #usmnt #tabramos
2024-11-181h 12Here and Abroad
Here and AbroadWho will be the next USMNT head coach?It’s been about one week since Gregg Berhalter was relieved of his head coaching duties for the USMNT. Matt Crocker, the Sporting Director for U.S. Soccer, has said that he’d like to have a new coach in place before the U.S. plays their September friendlies. Those are currently scheduled for September 7 and 10. On today’s show, we’re going to dig into the coaching search and sort through some of the potential candidates. To help me do that, I’ve invited Mike Woitalla to join the show. Mike is the Executive Editor of...
2024-07-1727 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave GallegoMike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America joins the boys at OTB to dissect USMNT recent performances.Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America, joins Kevin and Dave to review the USMNT's recent performance. They analyze the team's lackluster game against Colombia and the friendly match against Brazil. The discussion also includes predictions on the significance of the 2024 Copa América for Coach Gregg Berhalter.With decades of soccer journalism experience, Mike brings deep insights into game highlights, player transfers, and referee decisions. Additionally, he's an active volunteer coach, referee, and photographer with SWB Oakland, contributing to the sport from youth leagues to the professional level.Kevin highlights the tactical adjustments needed f...
2024-06-1950 minHere and Abroad
Here and AbroadNations League Finals review & What's next for the USMNTFor the third consecutive time, the USMNT has won the Concacaf Nations League. After squeaking by Jamaica in the semifinal, they beat Mexico 2-0 in the Final on Sunday night. On today’s show, we’re going to break down the USMNT’s performance across the two matches and discuss what’s next for the team. To help me with that, I’ve invited Mike Woitalla to join the show. Mike is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. You can follow Mike on X at: @MikeWoitalla Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can fo...
2024-03-2732 minUnited Soccer Coaches Podcast
United Soccer Coaches PodcastCori Dyke, Maribelia Avalos, Art Hernandez, Oalex Anderson Jr., Mike Woitalla, Pres. by LeagueApps 10-12-23On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Penn State midfielder Cori Dyke. Next up, we have our last Hispanic Heritage Month Takeover with Community Athletic Soccer Academy Founding Executive Director Maribelia Avalos and Latino Coaches Community Chair Art Hernandez. To button up this week's episode, Dean chats with North Carolina FC forward Oalex Anderson Jr. and Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla.
2023-10-121h 47Here and Abroad
Here and AbroadPreviewing the USMNT's upcoming friendlies & Gregg Berhalter 2.0The USMNT plays Uzbekistan this Saturday, September 9 and Oman the following Tuesday, September 12. This marks the official beginning of Gregg Berhalter 2.0 as the head coach returns to the sidelines for the first time since losing to the Netherlands at the World Cup. On today's show, we'll preview the two friendlies and what to expect from Berhalter 2.0. My guest today is Mike Woitalla. Mike is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. You can follow him on Twitter at: @MikeWoitalla Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on Twitter at: @FrankGarza007
2023-09-0725 minGP Soccer Podcast
GP Soccer PodcastViolence in Youth Sports: SolutionsSend us a textWelcome to this special edition of the GP Soccer Podcast. Host Giovanni Pacini will moderate a two-episode discussion surrounding the increase in violence within youth sports. Last week's episode focused on the contributing factors and today the emphasis will be on solutions. Pacini has assembled an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. Bill Steffen, Assistant Professor of Sports Science at Wingate University and is a member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff.The...
2023-05-311h 04GP Soccer Podcast
GP Soccer PodcastViolence in Youth Sports: Contributing FactorsSend us a textWelcome to this special edition of the GP Soccer Podcast. Host Giovanni Pacini will moderate a two-episode discussion surrounding the contributing factors related to the increase in violence within youth sports. Today's episode will focus on the contributing factors. Pacini will moderate an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. Bill Steffen, Assistant Professor of Sports Science at Wingate University and is a member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff.The GP Soccer Podcast w...
2023-05-241h 08GP Soccer Podcast
GP Soccer PodcastBad Behavior in the Youth Sports Landscape.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Todays' show features a conversation that host Giovanni Pacini had with former soccer official Mary Fitzgerald a few years back. The conversation serves as an appropriate set up for the upcoming two-episode series surrounding the increase in violence within youth sports. Next week's episode will  focus on the contributing factors and the following week the emphasis will be on solutions. Pacini has assembled an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. B...
2023-05-1755 minWatch the Media with John Shrader
Watch the Media with John ShraderMIKE WOITALLA, Executive Editor, Soccer AmericaMike Woitalla talks about the Reynas and Gregg Berhalter, at length and with deep knowledge. We also talk about news from FIFA and women's soccer and American investment. And we chat about Grant Wahl, the great American soccer reporter who passed away while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Show Notes 1:00     Gregg Berhalter and the Reynas, the drama that played out during and after the recent WC 12:00   World Cup news from FIFA, men in US, Mexico and Canada and 2023 Women’s WC 23:00   Grant Wahl, the late sports reporter and wri...
2023-03-2536 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave GallegoCONCACAF winless. Parity Continues. Japan Shocks Germany. Spain Trounces Costa Rica. Morocco v Croatia is a draw. Canada Looked Great Even With their Loss to Belgium.Kevin and Chris take a look at the day's action, as the CONCACAF teams remain winless. The boys were impressed by Japan in their 2-1 win over Germany. Even more so by Canada in their loss to Belgium. They fell asleep during the Spain 7-0 trouncing of Costa Rica. Think the 12 million estimated viewership across Univision, Fox, and Peacock is likely understated. And Kevin vehemently disagrees with Soccer America's Mike Woitalla's assessment of Zimmerman in the USMNT game against Wales. That and more on OTB.
2022-11-2420 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave GallegoMike Woitalla Join Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides to Announce Daily OTB World Cup Podcast SeriesSoccer America's Senior Editor Mike Woitalla joins OTB hosts Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides to announce a daily OTB podcast series that will air during the World Cup games starting this Monday, November 21, as the USMNT squad kicks off their 2022 FIFA World Cup against Wales.
2022-11-2002 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave GallegoSpecial MLS Cup Recap Edition of OTB - Featuring Mike Woitalla from Soccer AmericaA complete excitement-filled recap of the 2022 MLS Cup featuring LAFC and Philadelphia Union. Soccer America's Mike Woitalla joins Kevin to discuss the incredible atmosphere and the one-of-a-kind stadium environment at Banc of California Stadium on Saturday for the MLS Cup featuring the glamorous and stylish LAFC taking on the more physical Philadelphia. The game absolutely lived up to the hype with an epic, back-and-forth 3-3 match -- tied at regulation, the game goes into extra time and ends with an incredible penalty kick shootout. An unforgettable true Hollywood ending for two of the MLS' best teams. #MLSCup2022
2022-11-0820 minWatch the Media with John Shrader
Watch the Media with John ShraderMIKE WOITALLA Executive Editor, Soccer America MagazineMIKE WOITALLA Has covered soccer for more than 35 years for Soccer America magazine. SHOW NOTES :40 World Cup in Qatar and the US in it and how it impacts MLS 4:00 US should have good showing in Qatar 5:45 Does world take US soccer more seriously? 13:40 Clubs around the world want a piece of the US market? 18:50 Who is driving the increase in soccer interest in the US 22:00 USA still the standard for women’s soccer around the world? 25:00 US training for young soccer players ...
2022-07-3137 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2022-04-05 - Mike Woitalla & Paul CarrOn this episode of OTB, Kevin and Chris welcome TWO guests to the show, Soccer America Senior Editor Mike Woitalla and TruMedia Sports Director of Content Paul Carr. They all talk about the 2022 World Cup Final Draw, and the level of competition the US will face in Group B.Call or Text us - 424-229-2247
2022-04-051h 02Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2022-03-25 - Mike WoitallaOn this special edition of OTB, Kevin welcomes Soccer America’s Senior Editor Mike Woitalla for some quick analysis of the USMNT draw vs Mexico at Estadio Azteca.Call or Text us - 424-229-2247
2022-03-2519 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2022-02-03 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB, Kevin and Chris welcome Mike Woitalla, executive editor of Soccer America, to talk about the USMNT and their cold weather victory in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier vs Honduras, the strategy behind choosing the location of that match, and the dominance of the Canadian national team of late.
2022-02-0437 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2022-01-07 - Mike WoitallaOTB returns in the new year with a new co-host to welcome in Mike Woitalla, executive editor of Soccer America, to look back on the biggest stories of 2021 as well as all that there is to look forward to in the year ahead.
2022-01-0748 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2021-11-19 - Mike WoitallaOn OTB this week Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined once more by Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla to break down the USMNT games against Mexico and Jamaica including which players stood out, who regressed, the level of officiating and where things stand overall as we reach essentially the half-way mark in CONCACAF qualifying.
2021-11-1949 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2021-07-16 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the culmination of both the EURO and Copa America and the massive TV numbers for both tournaments, as well as some MLS news before welcoming Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla back to the pod to break down the two USMNT Gold Cup performances so far and look ahead to this weekend's showdown with Canada, plus talk USWNT and where things stand heading into the Olympics.
2021-07-1655 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2021-06-03 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the Champions League final both on and off the field along with Inter Miami's recent legal issues before being joined by Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the USMNT friendly defeat to Switzerland and preview tonight's CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against Honduras as well as look ahead to the Gold Cup in a summer filled with soccer.
2021-06-031h 20On Frame
On FrameOn Frame with Soccer AmericaIn this special episode, SiriusXM FC host Glenn Crooks is in conversation with the editors of Soccer America - Paul Kennedy and Mike Woitalla. Soccer America, the bible of soccer for many over the years, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-0849 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2021-04-02 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to the pod to discuss the US mens' failure in Olympic qualifying and ask how big of a setback missing the tournament really is, plus break down the recent friendly performances from the new-look full USMNT squad against Jamaica and Northern Ireland, and consider whether commentators treat the men's and women's games differently.
2021-04-021h 05Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2021-01-08 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss MLS news, US men's and women's national team camps and more before catching up with Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla to talk about the 50th anniversary of the magazine, what this year's virtual Coaches Convention will look like and some of the main stories from 2020. Please leave a review if you enjoy listening to Over the Ball. Thank you.
2021-01-0859 minUnited Soccer Coaches Podcast
United Soccer Coaches PodcastMike Woitalla, Amanda Cromwell, Blair Gerlach, Ray Alley, Nicole Hercules & Sammy Adjei 12-31-20We kick off our final show of 2020 by taking a look back at the year in soccer with Mike Woitalla of Soccer America. We chat with UCLA head women's coach Amanda Cromwell about her session at the 2021 Digital Convention. We hear from a couple of award winners who will be honored at #UnitedCV21, Blair Gerlach and Ray Alley. We hear from Nicole Hercules, Black Coaches Advocacy Chair and one of the in-studio hosts for the Digital Convention, and we meet another 30 Under 30 member, Sammy Adjei.
2020-12-311h 13Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2020-09-25 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined once again by Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the early-season performances of USMNT members overseas and the future of the national team in general, USWNT players leaving for Europe, Frank De Boer's hiring by the Netherlands and what it was like to attend a "ghost game" in San Jose.
2020-09-251h 19Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2020-07-24 - Christian PulisicThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down soccer news from around the globe then talk to Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla about MLS is Back, Christian Pulisic's play at Chelsea, the current state of the USMNT and what NCAA soccer might look like this year.
2020-07-241h 12The Daniel Workman Show
The Daniel Workman Show2020.04.15- Featuring Mike WoitallaWatch The Daniel Workman Show weekdays live at 9AM EST on DanielWorkman.com/watch
2020-04-171h 05Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2020-04-17 - Mike Woitalla & Paul KennedyLast Wednesday marked the start of Soccer America's 50th year of publication. On OTB this week we celebrate what has long been the sport's paper of record in this country by talking to Executive Editor Mike Woitalla and Editor in Chief Paul Kennedy about SA's history and evolution, plus get their takes on the most pressing issues of the day.
2020-04-171h 14Watch the Media with John Shrader
Watch the Media with John ShraderMIKE WOITALLA, Exec. Ed, SoccerAmerica.comMIKE WOITALLA  We wanted to talk with Mike in our series of conversations about COVID-19, the coronavirus. He lives and works in the Bay Area and covers soccer on a local, national and international level. 
2020-03-1409 minOver The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego
Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego2020-02-28 - Mike WoitallaThis week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk to Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla about MLS's upcoming 25th season, Gio Reyna and the current state of the USMNT, and US Soccer's new Grassroots "learning through play" courses, which will also be offered in Spanish.
2020-02-281h 08United Soccer Coaches Podcast
United Soccer Coaches PodcastBOD Election Candidates, Mike Woitalla & Tony Meola, pres. by TeamSnap 1-2-20We meet the two candidates for the vacant Vice President position on the Board of Directors; Shawn Danhouser and Rusty Oglesby. We also review the year that was in soccer with Mike Woitalla of Soccer America and we chat with former USMNT goalkeeper Tony Meola.
2020-01-0259 minThe Daniel Workman Show
The Daniel Workman Show2019.11.01- Featuring Mike WoitallaWatch The Daniel Workman Show weekdays live at 8AM EST on DanielWorkman.com or fb.me/wrkmn
2019-11-011h 05Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America
Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in AmericaEpisode 107: A primer on some of U.S. Soccer’s dysfunction, including its problem with Latinos, from Mike WoitallaMike Woitalla, the executive editor of Soccer America, who broke the story about the Youth Soccer Diversity Task Force that includes almost zero people of Latino descent, joins the podcast. He discusses the “mind-boggling” omission on the diversity task force (still not rectified as far as we know), the purge that’s occurred in the men’s youth national team coaching ranks (including Tab Ramos’s exit to take the Dynamo job), and the lack of grassroots American soccer expertise at Soccer House. Skip the ads! Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon and get all episodes ad-free, plus any b...
2019-10-2930 minThe Hyper Voice
The Hyper Voice#66 - The Stream World Big SwitchMike Woitalla is here to talk about streams from the perspective of a tournament organizer and judge! We cover streams past and present as well as the challenges that may lie ahead in the future for Pokemon on the Nintendo Switch. Lastly, we discuss the big Gigantamax reveals of some familiar faces. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Mike: https://twitter.com/SummitCityGym
2019-10-251h 21The TopDrawerSoccer Show: focus on the future with Top Drawer Soccer
The TopDrawerSoccer Show: focus on the future with Top Drawer SoccerDiscussing the upcoming Development Academy season w/ Mike WoitallaTravis talks to Soccer America's Mike Woitalla about the start of the 2019 Development Academy season, as well as the changes that have been implemented for the upcoming campaign. If you'd like to learn more, here are the links to a few of the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/83318/crossfires-bernie-james-details-his-disappointmen.html https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/83165/boys-development-academy-shakeup-us-soccer-move.html
2019-08-3037 minWatch the Media with John Shrader
Watch the Media with John ShraderMIKE WOITALLA, Executive Editor, Soccer America.comMIKE WOITALLA Is the executive editor of Soccer America.com – the leading magazine covering soccer in the US. We talk about the recent Women’s World Cup title by the US; gender equity, Fox Sports TV coverage, Major League Soccer’s emergence as a major American sports league, media coverage of soccer generally, and much more.
2019-07-2959 minSoccer by 3four3
Soccer by 3four3Episode 159: What Everybody Ought to Know About Soccer America and Mike WoitallaMike Woitalla is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. He is also a coach, referee, and soccer dad. I wanted to know more about the man behind some of the most powerful articles written about American soccer. And Mike was happy to answer all of my questions and share some of his incredible stories. In […]
2019-03-1244 minUnited Soccer Coaches Podcast
United Soccer Coaches PodcastWe talk NCAA rankings w/ rankings chairs, Intl Champs Cup w/ Mike Woitalla pres. by TeamSnap-8-2-18Chris Norris of William & Mary, the D1 Men's rankings chair and Steve Kehm of Northern State, the D2 women's rankings chair join the show to talk about college soccer rankings and Mike Woitalla from Soccer America provides a wrap-up of the International Champions Cup Women's Tournament, won by the NWSL's North Carolina Courage.
2018-08-0238 minUnited Soccer Coaches Podcast
United Soccer Coaches PodcastOur panel of guests take on the HS/DA debate, presented by TeamSnap - May 3, 2018In this week's podcast host Dean Linke talks with a variety of guests about high school soccer and it's place in the United States. He talks with Soccer America's Mike Woitalla, whose article "U.S. Soccer blundered badly on high school soccer" spawned the discussion. Also joining the podcast are United Soccer Coaches Advocacy Council HS Rep Rusty Oglesby, GoalNation.com editor Diane Scavuzzo, and FC Frederick Executive Director Bo Eskay. Visit UnitedSoccerCoaches.org/podcast for new episodes of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by TeamSnap, every other Thursday through August!
2018-05-031h 07