In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Adam and Andrew talk about JT Marcinkowski's recent performances and his impact on San Jose's results against the Galaxy and LAFC, as well as debate who should be the starting keeper for the USMNT. Should it continue to be Zach Steffen? Or has Matt Turner performed well enough with New England to merit playing time? Does someone else entirely deserve the number 1 shirt? We end the episode with a discussion on who the current best team...

🇰🇪Kim Kaumbutho - SRUSA Africa Consultant and former NAIA National Champion talks with SRUSA Founder Chris Cousins on his journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to IMG Academy, to playing in College, and now back in Kenya, helping the next generation of players to go on different pathways around the World. If you are a player from the African continent and are interested in playing and studying in the USA, please head to www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/africa To connect with Kim on social media check out his handles here; Twitter: www.twitter.com/coachkimkk Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimathikaumbutho Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimathi-kaumbutho-1b4231b4/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/kimathikimkaumbutho

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we're joined by Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen as we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and 2021 Gold Cup.It's not been a happy time of it in Whitecapsland since the last show. Three straight defeats, 10 goals conceded, just one goal scored, injuries racking up, playing out of the US indefinitely. Can't this season just end already? Well apparently not and amazingly although the 'Caps are joint bottom, they're also still just three points off the playoff places.We chat about all of that, look back at the latest loss in Seattle, ponder what's next, and hear from head coaches Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer as we take a deep dive once again into the Whitecaps' woes and MDS' record.We also look at the latest around MLS, discuss the homophobic slur at the San Diego-Phoenix Rising USL match, turn our attention to the 2021 Gold Cup, and hear from Canadian national team coach John Herdman and the US' Gregg Berhalter.Plus Football Violence Awareness month wraps up in Wavelength, we showcase local talent in our new Have You Heard? section, and it's time for a new artist of the month at AFTN Towers.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.44: Seattle v Vancouver postgame review and general 'Caps chat61.09: Coaches Audio - Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer71.22: Another dive into the Whitecaps' woes106.14: MLS and USL chat134.22: 2021 Gold Cup draw audio from John Herdman and Gregg Berhalter155.22: Wavelength - Gobsmakt - Yobsmakt159.29: 2021 Gold Cup draw chat167.53: Have You Heard? - PG Ciarletta

It's Episode 159 of ACES Radio! Why are you still here? In the lad check-in, RACCOONS ARE BACK! Also, Bront is still broken, and he and John are doing the "Netflix and chill" thing together. The lads discuss the Crew shitshow vs. TFC, what larger lessons came from the game, and that Pedro still sucks. Also, they talk San Diego Loyal and #ThanksLD. Prediction scores, prediction updates, Man Balls, and Crew vs. FC Dallas and Montreal (but not at the same time). Also, be sure you're registered to vote, Bezlords.

Alexi and Mosse assess Zack Steffen’s debut with Man City (09:20) and explore some other big storylines around Europe, including Luis Suarez parting ways with Barcelona (28:50). Then, the guys take a spin around the transfer rumor mill (42:00). Also, VAR, Atlanta United’s woes and the USMNT’s Gold Cup draw are looked at in #AskAlexi (59:45). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about his experience on “The Colbert Report” (1:34:25) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are joined by current ESPN analyst Herculez Gomez to discuss the state of the Sounders. They dive into the disappointing 1-0 loss to Portland Timbers, break-down the roster and its strengths and weaknesses, and look ahead to Sunday's match vs LA galaxy. Make sure to tune-in on JoeTV and Amazon Prime Video - pregame starts at 7:00pm with a 7:30 kick.

Rog takes listener questions on WGFOP: The Bald. Today, where Pulisic fits in the new-look Chelsea, what James Rodriguez represents to Everton and Colombia fans, and the bright future of the USMNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big weekends for McKennie, Adams and Reyna, and a lot of people think they should be our three-man midfield. Not so fast, says Greg Velasquez. We go deep in the weeds on the midfield setup, Reyna’s and Adams’s best roles, and the knock-on lineup effects of playing them in various ways.

In this episode, the guys look at whether MLS teams can be considered overly reliant on one player, as well as some Americans Abroad and the future USMNT players you should be keeping an eye on and the staggering number of red cards that MLS referees seem to dish out. Is it too many? As always we end with our fantasy must haves and differential picks for the upcoming double game week. Let us know your thoughts/comments on the episode! Send any emails with questions or comments ...

OMG GUYS BRONT IS BACK IN COLUMBUS except it doesn't matter because we still live in a pandemic hellscape anyway cool yeah. The lads check in: Bront forgets his phone charger (because that's what it's called), John hasn't done shit, and Drabby probably got the Amish COVID. They discuss Crew vs. Fire, talk more about injuries that Porter ever does, and prepare for Phase II. Man Balls are awarded, games vs. Nashville and Minnesooooota are previewed, and Drabby is still the best score predictor. (Bront is a simp.)