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After his transfer from the Columbus Crew to Manchester City, and the subsequent loan to German side Fortuna Düsseldorf this summer, Zack Steffen (24) has quickly established himself as one of the top keepers in the Bundesliga. In fact, after 17 games in the Bundesliga, the Manchester City loanee has the fourth-most saves per game out of any keeper in the league, despite missing the last few matches due to a lingering knee injury. The boys over at OneGoal.us caught up with the USMNT keeper last week. They talk about his contact with Manchester City while on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf, World Cup Qualifying, the upcoming friendlies in March, Nations League, Gregg Berhalter's style compared to other coaches he's worked with, long term potential of USMNT, the possibility of wearing the captain's armband, differences between MLS and the Bundesliga, favorite stadiums to play in so far, his time at Fortuna Düsseldorf, and pathway to Europe from US. We are honored to support the young guys over at OneGoal.us. Go and follow them to keep tabs on all things USMNT.

In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover: Why he signed Jordan Henderson and how the signing played a part in him eventually being sacked His regret at how he and Liverpool handled the Suarez racism case Why Spurs should erect a statue of Daniel Levy What Mourinho needs to do to avoid it all ending in tears at Spurs What it was like inside Liverpool on the day they sold Torres and signed Carroll & Suarez Why Man Utd need a sporting director and an improved football structure Why Arsenal got it wrong hiring Emery and the challenges that Arteta faces going forward Why he thinks Man City are in trouble and could be facing a player exodus if the Champions League ban is upheld Plus he lifts the lid on his recent time at Fenerbahce in Turkey and why he had to leave the club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your 7-day free trial & 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo Get your 10 free beers with Beer 52! www.beer52.com/tifo Mark Molesley is the manager of non-league side Weymouth FC, and the assistant coach of the U23s at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. Mark chats to Tifo about the reality of football management, how he juggles his two jobs, how he prepares his sides for games, and how with limited time and resources he's earned promotion with part-time Weymouth, who are now in the playoff places in the National League South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, we take a deep dive into the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid with the General Manager of Maryland Bobcats FC, Evan Raimist. The Bobcats are fresh off of winning a United Premier League Championship (UPSL) National Championship in Florida. Now they are gearing up for their first season as a National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) squad. Evan gives us a glimpse of what life is like as the GM of the Montgomery County based, Maryland Bobcats FC and educates us on both the UPSL and NPSL. Then of course we had to ask him about his opinion of soccer development here in the US. He gives us a breakdown of his own soccer journey (shoutout to FC Frederick and Shippensburg University). Tells us about some of the "dream brands" in the US (Providence City FC, Minneapolis FC, Forward Madison FC). Regales us with stories from his experience as a 10 year old at the 2006 World Cup. Then we dream about the future of US Soccer. There's a bright future for Evan!

In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor about a range of issues affecting the game, the professional players he represents and the organisation he leads.Topics discussed included; his salary, the winter break, the plight of clubs such as Bury & Bolton, dementia and head injuries, recent incidents of racism towards players and how long he intends to stay in his job. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is joined by Lead National Specialist Coach at The English FA. He was recently a member of England's U20 World Cup winning staff in 2017 and he has also worked at Premier League club West Brom and Birmingham City as Head of Analysis and Professional Development Head Coach. Aaron covers a lot of topics in the interview including: - Role of a specialist coach - Efficiency of staff at national team level - Role of fun and enjoyment at elite level - Learnings from Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr - Empowering players to thrive in a learning environment - The 'Clarity to Chaos' Continuum - Role of analysis at international level And a lot more!!!! Please let us know your thoughts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garycurneen/

We want to wish you a happy holiday! Hopefully you have the day off and you're not even reading this, or maybe you have to work during the holiday and today's episode can help make the day feel a little bit shorter. No days off for The Cooligans either! On today's show we recap the racist incident at Tottenham, rebranding regrets, and The Cooligans Clasico. We also include our interview with Quincy Amarikwa that we recorded in front of a live audience at Audi Field. This was part of the live show we did with Total Soccer Show and it was a really fun show, and fun interview. @quincyamarikwa intervew begins at (00:45:23) Sponsored by: Live Breathe Futbol // Check out their dope clothing at www.livebreathefutbol.com and use the promo code GULLIEST for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Ramble Meets... Andy heads to West Ham's training ground to speak to West Ham and France youth international Sebastien Haller! In this exclusive interview, Sebastien sits down with Andy to discuss his upbringing in France and being 'tricked' into having a trial at Auxerre with 100 other youngsters. We also hear about his hugely impressive spells at Utrecht and Eintracht Frankfurt, including winning the DFB-Pokal for the latter, and the contrasts between the different European leagues he has already ventured to in his young career. This episode was made possible by our sponsors, Betway. Search ‘Football Ramble Daily’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] -------- Pour Ramble Meets aujourd'hui Andy dirige vers le centre d'entraînement de West Ham et parle avec l'attaquant de France Espoirs Sébastien Haller! Dans notre interview exclusive, Sébastien se rappelle pour nous tout son parcours, de son enfance et ses débuts dans le monde de foot pro, quand il est allé en essai à Auxerre par hasard. On entend aussi de ses grandes moments de succès à Utrecht et Eintracht Frankfurt - victoire en finale de la Coupe d'Allemagne comprise - et les différences entre toutes les championnats différents dans lesquelles il a joué. On remercie nos sponsors Betway pour leur aide dans la production de cette épisode. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is joined by Pre-Academy Football Coach and Manchester United FC Foundation Coach, Chris Hughes. Chris has built a unique philosophy with the younger age groups and is the author of 'The Complete Series to Coaching 4-6 Year Olds' , which has just been released on Amazon. Chris discusses... - Does fun have a place in a coaching philosophy? - Influence of the coach… the balance between an entertainer and a facilitator - Role of parents - managing expectations and building a support network and much more!! Let me know what you think on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/garycurneen/?hl=en

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - for your 30-day free trial and 50% off your annual subscription to THE ATHLETIC! Do it, it's brilliant. Africa, Qatar and FIFA are just some of the topics David Goldblatt covers in his latest book ‘The Age of Football: The Global Game in the Twenty-First Century’. David talks to Tifo about Sepp Blatter’s love of watches, what’s happening with football in Africa, why Qatar should host the World Cup in 2022 and much more. David’s new book: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/david-goldblatt/the-age-of-football/9781509854240 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U17 World Cup starts in three months! Wicky kicks off a camp in California this week as he and the boys prepare for the tournament in Brazil. He discussed how the team improved at the Concacaf Championship, his impressions of the DA playoffs, his thoughts on where on the field Kobe Hernandez-Foster will likely play at the World Cup and outlined some of the roster decisions he faces in the next three months.

London is Blue is a soccer fancast created by Chelsea FC fans from America and covers all things Chelsea. Hosts are @BBBusbee, @DanDormer, @NickVerlaney & @RainierBlues. Joe Cole sits down with the London Is Blue Podcast to talk about the Final Whistle on Hate charity match in Boston. Contact Us Twitter: https://twitter.com/LondonBluePod Instagram: https://instagram.com/LondonBluePod Facebook: https://facebook.com/LondonBluePod Website: http://londonisbluepodcast.com Anchor: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod Edited by Jeremiah Ludicrous: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We present to you an in-depth interview with Jordan Gardner (@mrjordangardner), Chairman & Co-Owner of FC Helsingør (@fchelsingor). Earlier this year, Jordan and group of American investors bought a club that plays in Denmark's 1st Division, which is the second highest football league in Denmark. Part of why they bought the club is to act upon a vision to develop American youth talent while getting them acclimated to playing European football. He gives us a glimpse into the journey of why Helsingør became the right place for the club, the vision for the club's development model, and an idea of what football is like in Scandinavia. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, Jordan. Email me at [email protected] for a transcript.

We caught up with Matthew Conger, a FIFA referee who officiated the Group Stage matchup between Nigeria and Iceland in Volgograd in Russia 2018. Born in the USA, Matthew currently referees in the New Zealand Football Championship as well as the A-League in Australia. We spoke about what got him in to refereeing in the first place, his refereeing travels around the world and he speaks candidly on VAR, specifically around the one VAR decision at his match during the World Cup.

Gary sits down with head men's soccer coach at Stanford University, who has lifted the national championship there in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He also enjoyed a huge amount of success at previous schools UNC Charlotte and Fort Lewis College. Jeremy talks about how he defines success, how he builds a culture around that philosophy, and then how he sustains it. He covers recruitment, goal setting, staffing, team talks, and details every aspect of the program.

Gary is joined by Atlanta United Academy Director, Tony Annan. He shares his coaching philosophy and discusses the level of motivation that led him to assess himself and take his coaching to another level. Tony also talks about life at the MLS Champions academy, how they recruit players and coaches, and the advice he has for coaches who are looking at developing elite players.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB)'s mission is to serve the world of football as the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game. As the only body authorised to decide and agree changes to the Laws of the Game, they listen to the football community, with the goal to improve and develop the game for players, match officials and fans while protecting and strengthening the spirit and simplicity of football. We caught up with the CEO of IFAB, Lukas Brud, to discuss how laws get changed in football, how VAR was developed and what changes we might see in future years.

Gary chats to former professional player Kevin George about his experiences as a player, moving into performance psychology and the release of his new book 'Soccology - Inside the Hearts and Minds of the Professionals on the Pitch', which is out now on Amazon.

Gary catches up with Seattle Reign and Wales captain, Jess Fishlock. She discusses how she taught herself the game, rebuilding her game in Holland, the best coach she ever had and why, and the challenges today's players face with pressure and social media.

Gary is joined by Jack Brazil, a UEFA 'B' Coach who currently works in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Mentorship Program and has been under the tutelage of Premier League coach, Nigel Adkins. Jack describes what he's learnt from Nigel, how his philosophy has been shaped, and what kind of environment he would build if he took charge of a Champions League team.

Gary is joined by Martyn Irvine, who has recently founded PCT Coaching, aimed at providing support to grassroots players and coaches. He quizzes Gary on coaching journey, philosophy, and what would change with the value of hindsight!

We sit down with Marc Birkett, the Referee Development Officer at Nottinghamshire County Football Association and one of England's top Futsal officials. He has refereed for over 20 years and shares his experiences with us about his career, his futsal journey and advice he has for up and coming referees.

Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

Gary catches up with Everton professional player Simone Magill, who even at 23 years old has achieved an enormous amount in the game, including becoming the first female player to come out of Northern Ireland, FIFA record for the quickest goal in international competition, and 45 senior caps. They talk about the motivation, sacrifice, and importance of choices at a young age. And then she takes it to another level when the topic of coaching comes up!

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer' and a coach with experience in a number of countries including US and England, before he delivers a webinar to the Modern Soccer Coach Mentee group. They talk about the difference between youth soccer in UK and US and discuss how far coaches are willing to go to experience real learning in order to both challenge and advance their coaching.

Neill Collins has had a 16 year professional playing career, in the Premier League with Sunderland and currently with Tampa Bay Rowdies. Gary sits down with him at the recent convention in Philadelphia to discuss his experiences under Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, as well as how we can get the hunger and passion to the current generation of young players.

Gary is joined by Spanish soccer journalist, Guillem Balague, author of the new book 'Brave New World' which gives an in-depth look into the life and work of Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino. Balague gives his insight into the goals behind the book and how Pochettino was throughout the process.

Gary catches up with former Everton, Aston Villa, and England defender Earl Barrett to talk about the characters in the 1990s teams, preparing mentally to go up against great players, and what it was like to play in the same team as Paul McGrath.

Paul Dalglish joins Gary Curneen to talk about the Liverpool boot room, the challenges of being a general manager and coach, and his views on youth development.

How does growing up in the Manchester United youth academy at the peak of their dominance shape a young player? John gives a phenomenal insight into culture and life at Old Trafford and how that shaped his views as a coach.

Get to know USA international and D.C. United player, Steven Birnbaum in this exclusive Football Purists interview. Contributor and Talk On host, Joey Vishny, interviews Steve and they discuss USA Soccer, the MLS, and his career so far. What else can you find on this channel? Purely Arsenal - Arsenal FC Pod Talk On - Liverpool FC Pod Let's Get Hammered - West Ham FC Pod Van Buren Boys - Hilariously Informative Look at EPL Stoppage Time - EPL Weekly Review & Game Show Cafe Football - History & Ideas in the Game Now on Soundcloud footballpurists.com Want to join the Football Purists team? Email [email protected]

Under The Cosh traveled to Ottawa to meet Liverpool legend, Bruce Grobbelaar. Bruce discussed his present situation as goalkeeping coach for Ottawa Fury F.C. as well as the good old days at Liverpool. We also coaxed him into discussing the current Liverpool side and Simon Mignolet especially. Enjoy! Full hour-long interview (audio): http://underthecoshblog.com/2015/03/12/bruce-grobelaar-goes-under-the-cosh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/under_thecosh Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/under-the-cosh-coshcast/id767743946?mt=2

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