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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E6) Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada. Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E6) Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada. Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide ...

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue onto part two of a four-part special on the North American Soccer League (NASL). They discuss the initial attempts to establish professional soccer leagues in America, including the rivalries between the NASL and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). The episode covers the impact of foreign teams, the financial and logistical hurdles, and the ongoing struggle to gain popularity and acceptance in the U.S. market. With input from past experiences and key figures, they provide an in-depth look at why American soccer faced numerous setbacks and what was done to overcome them. Join us next week for part three! 01:09 The Early Years of Soccer in the USA 01:34 The Impact of the Wall Street Crash 06:46 Post-War Challenges 09:43 The Decline of American Soccer in the 1950s 21:46 The 1960s: A Decade of Missed Opportunities 27:15 The Birth of the NASL 33:25 Lack of American Players in Early Leagues 34:55 Rival Leagues: NPSL vs NASL 35:42 Initial Matches and Attendance Issues 40:11 Discipline Problems and Game Abandonments 48:10 Financial Struggles and Legal Battles 49:13 National Team Struggles and Attempts at Growth 50:31 Foreign Influence and Pre-season Tours 54:48 Financial Instability and League Contraction 58:20 NASL's Unconventional Season Format 01:00:32 Legacy and Future Prospects of NASL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down Christian Pulisic’s best game to date for AC Milan with 2 goals and an assist in a 3-0 win over Udinese, passing Clint Dempsey as the all-time leading American scorer in Europe’s top 5 leagues. Malik Tillman scores for Bayer Leverkusen, Tanner Tessmann helps Lyon to victory, Tim Weah starts vs PSG, and Ricardo Pepi & Sergiño Dest feature in PSV’s thriller with Ajax. We also track Weston McKennie’s quiet weekend, Yunus Musah’s limited minutes, and an injury setback for Johnny Cardoso in La Liga. In MLS, Lionel Messi keeps Inter Miami’s Supporters’ Shield hopes alive with 2 goals and an assist, NYCFC clinches another playoff spot, and Denis Bouanga’s hat trick sends LAFC into the postseason. Plus, we field your questions in #AskAlexi and debate pro/rel in American soccer. Intro (0:00)Pulisic breaks Dempsey’s record… where does he stand all-time? (5:45)Messi leads Miami to Victory (33:05)Jedi’s best position with USMNT (43:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad Friedel, the legendary goalkeeper and former USMNT, sits down with Herc to discuss the current state of American soccer. They discussed the challenges faced by Major League Soccer, particularly when compared to European leagues, and emphasized the importance of mental toughness for American players. Friedel also shares fascinating insights into Turkish football, including his experience as Sporting Director for Beşiktaş, highlighting both its unique challenges and lively atmosphere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Thomas Dooley joins State of the Union to reflect on his remarkable journey from the German leagues to captaining the USMNT on the world stage. He shares stories from his time at FC Kaiserslautern, his transition to American soccer, and passion for playing for the red, white and blue.Dooley also dives into his coaching stints across the globe—from the Philippines to Malaysia—and offers insight to his experience. Plus, Thomas teases his upcoming book and the five essential keys to success. Intro (0:00)Thomas Dooley Joins the Pod (1:13)Experience as a Dual National (4:45)Dooley's Perspective on American Soccer (9:16)Coaching Abroad (14:43)The Writing Process (19:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USL President & Chief of Soccer Paul McDonough to discuss the groundbreaking vote by the owners to adopt promotion and relegation and how it will impact American soccer. They also discuss how this got over the finish line over a two year period as well as whether or not this is a step in the right direction for US Soccer. And finally, a chat about how much credit owners in USL get for this historic decision. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy 4th of July! On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys celebrate America's independence by doing what else - analyzing a Hungarian who's leaving Germany to go play in England. Oh, also, we'll count down the top 10 most American things about American soccer and wonder why there's so much aggravation over Jesus Ferreira pouring in goals for the USMNT. All that and much much more! --- Reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of July! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas is headed to New Zealand for the FIFA Women's World Cup draw, so we have a special edition on today's podcast. Alexi and David Mosse give a quick preview of what to expect this weekend from Auckland. Alexi is then joined by author Adam Elder, who is coming out with a book, New Kids in the World Cup: The Totally Late '80s and Early '90s Tale of the Team That Changed American Soccer Forever, detailing the USMNT's journey to their first World Cup since 1950... are there any comparisons to this year's edition of the US Men's National Team? What could the youngsters of today learn from the past? Make sure to check out Adam's book hitting shelves on November 1st at your favorite bookstore. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Kids-World-Cup-American/dp/1496229436 Book website: https://newkidsintheworldcup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our "new" American-based soccer podcast that currently has no name, but it's as fun as ever! Join us every Tuesday at 1pm ET on The Cooligans - YouTube! Today's Topics Include: What's next for San Jose Earthquakes? Washing Spirit vs Gotham FC rematch! Inter Miami get familiar with Miami politics! Is Taty Castellanos the best ever NYCFC player? Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive videos and podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog is joined by Broadcasting Legend and the first winner of the Golden Blazer, Bob Ley, to talk the Battle of Britain, youth development in American soccer and the importance of "winning the day." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Martino of NBC Sports joins us today to recap his unsuccessful US Soccer presidential campaign and to chat about Street FC. Kyle Martino is still doing the work to move American soccer forward and we talk all about it. Segment 1: Donny G gets a new contract + latest soccer news! Segment 2: (01:05:30) Interview w/ @KyleMartino of NBC Sports Sponsor: Get Tix for the Project Goal Fundraiser hosted by The Cooligans at projectgoal.org 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

We wanted to welcome 2018 with some excitement and optimism about American soccer, but the British took us on a severe detour by mocking MLS, so we spent a long time talking about it. We are also joined by David Gass of MLS and Extra Time Radio to discuss all thing soccer and hummus! Segment 1: Alexis is upset and yells at you for an hour. Segment 2: Interview w/ David Gass (@EmpireGass) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy smokes! The manager of the US Men's National Team is on our show and we are losing our minds. Dave Sarachan joins the show to discuss the state of American soccer and how he feels about missing out on The World Cup in 2018. Funny and interesting conversation and then we talk to him about food obviously, because Alexis Guerreros is obviously on the show. Segment 1: The Brooklyn Studio has come to the MSG Studio! Segment 2: Interview w/ Dave Sarachan (USMNT Interim Manager) Segment 3: MLS Playoffs have returned and we can barely recognize them! Matches: CLBvTOR HOUvSEA Sponsored by SeatGeek. Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Tommy Smyth who is currently a commentator for the Philadelphia Union, but he will forever be a legend in American Soccer. This Irishman has been the voice of soccer on ESPN for many years. From World Cup to UEFA Champions League matches, you've definitely heard Tommy Smyth with a Y's voice. We talk about the state of the Union, plus we get Tommy's take on what American soccer needs to do to improve and catch up to Europe. Segment 1: #FruitbowlGate Update! Segment 2: Interview w/ Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) Segment 3: You miss your penalties, you get sent home! We talk Gold Cup! Matches: USA v Martinique USA v Nicaragua US Open Cup: RBNY v NER Friendlies: Manchester United v LA Galaxy Manchester United v Real Salt Lake COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices