Today we are joined by Aaron West (Formerly of Fox Sports & Copa 90) to chop it up and talk all things footy! We try to understand why we are excited about the USMNT and if all this hope is for naught! We talk MLS, USMNT, Liga MX, Black History Month, and we scream into the heavens to get Jonathan Lewis more playing time for NYCFC. We mentioned at the top of our show that Daryl Grove of Total Soccer Show has been diagnosed with cancer and could use our help as he prepares to fight it. There's a GoFundMe page set up that you can donate to help ease the pressure on his family. Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/team-daryl-grove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse discuss Landon Donovan's latest return to pro soccer in the State of the Union (4:19). Also, the upcoming Barcelona vs. Real Madrid trilogy is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:17). Then, MLS as a "selling league," upside for expansion teams and Andrew Gutman's blocked transfer are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, the USMNT's hot start under Gregg Berhalter, transfer window winners/losers and Chelsea vs. Man City all headline The Back Three (42:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up soccer peoples? The audio quality has vastly improved on our podcast and will continue to do so. We discuss the current week in English Premier League, the USMNT January Camp, US players abroad, and other crap. Hope you like it.

Today we are joined by Kevin Payne who is a U.S. Soccer Executive and has been involved in American soccer for a long time. We spoke to him while at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. He was instrumental in the creation and continued existence of Major League Soccer. You may not agree with a lot Kevin has to say, but it is a perspective that should be heard. Segment 1: Miggy Miggy Miggy Can't You $ee? Segment 2: Interview w/ US Soccer Executive Kevin Payne If you'd like to support the show, join the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse break down Gregg Berhalter's first match in charge of the USMNT in the State of the Union (3:45). Also, Neymar's style and reported injury are examined in Mosse Makes the Case (13:57). Then, the MLS promotion/relegation debate, Alexi's favorite teammates and Barcelona's transfer policy are looked at in Ask Alexi (24:08). Finally, the transfer deadline, Tottenham's slide and Thierry Henry's short-lived stint at Monaco all headline The Back Three (37:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the very first episode of Rooster and the Devil, we talk about how we fell into our love of English Premier League football even though we're from the soccer starved nation of the United States. Then we get into the problems of the United States Men's National Team, wander towards the post-Mourinho Man United, the injury depleted Spurs, and finish with some nice ranting. Is anybody listening?

Jermaine Jones joins us on the podcast for a very honest interview about his life, soccer, and his future. Yes. USMNT legend Jermaine Jones. Scores curlers in the World Cup against Portugal Jermaine Jones. We still can't believe this happened! Hurry up and listen and let us know what you think! Hit us up on Twitter or IG @soccercooligans If you'd like to support the show, join the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse break down Christian Pulisic's record-shattering transfer to Chelsea in the State of the Union (4:27). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (19:02) that England is the place to be for exciting soccer at the moment. Then, Manchester United's resurgence, the USMNT's relationship with MLS and a review of the 2018 Best XIs are looked at in Ask Alexi (29:55). Finally, the USMNT's January camp, new MLS head coaches and the La Liga title chase all headline The Back Three (37:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Spanish football and training methodology expert Kieran Smith, to discuss one of the hottest topics in coach education in recent years: rondo's. Kieran discusses what it is, what it is not, how it should be implemented, ways coaches can progress them, and mistakes he sees both in theory and practice. They also discuss the value of work ethic in coaches and how that can prevent them from implementing a complex system of play. This podcast is brought to you by Total Football Analysis Magazine. Helping players, coaches, analysts and football fans all over the world by taking the difficult tactical concepts from the top level game and breaking them down into easy to understand explanations. Each month you get over 100 pages of pure tactical analysis and coaching covering topics from all over the globe, including the English Premier League, Italy's Serie A, Spain's La Liga, France's Ligue 1, the Netherlands' Eredivisie, the USA's MLS and many more. Highly commended by both people in the professional game and grassroots level, this is a digital magazine that hits the mark no matter what your level of understanding is. To get 10% off your annual subscription to Total Football Analysis Magazine head over to totalfootballanalysis.com/magazine and choose the latest magazine. By becoming an annual subscriber you get at least two editions free over the course of your 12 months, an exclusive newsletter with analysis that only goes to annual subscribers and an invite to our private Facebook group where you can interact with the analysts and continue your learning. Simply choose the annual subscription option and then the discount code MODERNSOCCERCOACH at the checkout to receive your 10% off in the month of January. Total Football Analysis Magazine - you'll never look at a game of soccer the same way again.

It's been a wild 2018 for the U.S. men's national team. A new federation president, a new men's GM and a new coach ... all in one year! Take a listen back to Alexi's opinions on the state of the USMNT throughout 2018, and what to expect as we flip the calendar to 2019. All that and more in a New Year's Eve edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices