Roster Building

Buy ⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠ now! Join Patreon for only $6/month to get exclusive bonus content! The Denver Summit are like the Boston Legacy: they are an expansion team with no drafts for roster-building, a new precedent in the NWSL. Unlike Boston, they hired a longtime GM in the league, a head coach with top-flight American soccer experience, and a slew of league veterans to patrol the backline. But what about the rest of the roster? How do you build a team from scratch when all you have is $4 million to sign 26 players? ⁠Catalina Bush⁠ and Kieran Doyle-Davis of ⁠American Soccer Analysis⁠ join the guys to sort out Denver's strengths, weaknesses, and what can be reasonably expected of this unique women's soccer experiment. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy put together a draw from what seemed like an inevitable loss on Saturday night. Playing down a man for 60+ minutes and allowing the first goal weren't enough to completely sink the season. But when do the wins come? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are joined by LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz for an in-depth conversation about the start of the season, roster building, and a vote of confidence in Greg Vanney. Josh and Kevin will also dive into the draw, talk about the ring giveaway problems, and why it's not enough for the Galaxy to say they're ready to turn the corner -- they actually have to prove it. We've got a great show lined up for you today! Don't miss it. -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 17, just a few shows past show no. 1,200! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2025! This is just a reminder that we go live twice a week — Monday and Thursday at 8 PM on YouTube—and that you can find us conveniently anywhere you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, GooglePlay, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

Gio Reyna finally gets his first start of the season for Dortmund — should he stay or go in January? Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break it all down (06:10). Plus, San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps joins the show to talk about being MLS's youngest sporting director, the Right to Dream philosophy, and the pressures of building a roster from scratch. He also shares insights from his time at Monaco (22:29). And it was a bad week for those out there who with an anti-American bias with USMNT players shining on the European stage (42:01). From Weston McKennie and Tim Weah’s all-American goal in the Champions League to other standout midweek performances! 🗳️🫡 Support the show by voting for Call It What You Want in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Team Podcast" category: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-team-podcast/ Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer more listener questions and discuss the Austin FC Media Game. Other topics and questions include: - Why free agents don't make sense for Austin - Take a chance on Josef or HH? - Our ideal roster builds - Our realistic roster builds - Does Austin care about U22 signings? - Stuver's hair secret - Austin FC as baseball players - Holiday mental health tips - How LC and JB got into trouble as kids - Merch store is up and running! - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sag...

The Stars and Stripes kick off a massive summer of action on Saturday with a friendly match against Colombia. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Los Cafeteros’ unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo, players to watch, and the formation and personnel decisions facing Gregg Berhalter (05:40). Perennial Concacaf Champions Cup winners Pachuca proved too strong for Columbus Crew in Saturday’s final (22:10), but it was good news for two Americans Abroad as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman’s Venezia secured Serie A promotion (27:35). The guys preview Kickin’ It’s exclusive interview with Bruce Arena (36:07) and compare each other’s all-time USMNT 7-a-side teams ahead of TST (44:25). And USMNT U-23 coach Marko Mitrović joins to talk about the Olympics, the challenges of building an 18-man roster, and the importance of versatility (51:00). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

- 2023 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are almost ready to stop their roster-building. They announced one signing and seem to have another on the way to replace Julian Araujo. But what does that mean for this weekend? And why isn't the sky falling? Hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss all the Galaxy news that has happened in the last seven days. And they want to start to get you ready for the Rose Bowl. They'll start with the official word on Julian Araujo going to Barcelona and why some players get it when it comes to the fans. Will we ever see Araujo again? Probably. Josh and Kevin will discuss the jersey release and the unveiling event in downtown LA. Was the location right? And what did they get wrong about an event that should have been a way to connect with fans? Josh will update you on rumors and explain why Tyler Boyd may play his way into a more significant contract. Finally, the sky isn't falling, and the Galaxy will have a good enough roster. But what does that mean for this weekend? We've got a bunch to get to as your 2023 season is about to kick off. Thanks for joining us!

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy just added some preseason games to the Dignity Health Sports Park schedule. And you can be our date! On today's show, host Josh Guesman talks about the release of the entire preseason schedule and why that means some good games to watch before the season starts. What does Greg Vanney have in store for this Galaxy team, and when should we expect them to add that big name Designated Player? The answer won't be "the summer." Josh also wants to dive into the last remaining roster-building event of 2022. That's right. It's the not-so-SuperDraft. Does it matter in today's MLS? He'll also get to the affordability of MLS and the Galaxy. Does the club feel like a value when you go? And how does it rank when compared to other leagues? And why will you be able to watch games on FOX this year? What does "linear tv" mean? We've got a friendly Thursday show for you. Hopefully, that will ease you into a World Cup weekend!

Dig out the Buckfast, it's Giro Day in Whitecapsland. Marc Dos Santos said he was planning on being "very active" in the MLS trade window and he was true to his word. We look over the moves made and discuss some that may be still to come, as the new 'Caps coach rebuilds the squad. Plus we hear a little bit from MLS Commissioner Don Garber's 'State of the League' address. Does he have a pop at the Whitecaps ownership? Judge for yourselves. We'll also look at what MLS midfielders and forwards are available from other clubs and who the 'Caps may want to take a look at. Plus we look back at the MLS Cup, continue our Whitecaps Year In Review with a look at May, June, and July, look at the draw for the 2019 Women's World Cup, plus lots more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.34: Whitecaps trade action and new additions29.20: Whitecaps roster building/MLS midfield and forward options49.14: Fish and Chips with Erik Hurtado52.03: MLS Cup Final chat57.29: Don Garber's State of the League address discussion80.27: Whitecaps Year In Review (Part Three - May to July)98.50: Wavelength - Lonely Tourist - The Ballad of Paul Tierney112.56: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Offseason. What offseason? It's a busy time in Whitecapsland and in the world of MLS and Canadian football in general, and we've got it all covered as usual in this week's episode. As the 'Caps and others in MLS revealed which player options were and weren't picked up, we look at what Vancouver players will likely be here next season and which ones definitely won't. Are those not coming back more telling of the kind of team Marc Dos Santos wants to build rather than those that are? Plus Russell Teibert tells us how excited he is for 2019 under the new 'Caps coach. We'll also look at what MLS players are available from other clubs and who the 'Caps may want to take a look at. Plus we look back at this week's MLS Conference finals and talk the Canadian national team with John Herdman and Russell Teibert. All this plus Canadian Premier League chat, and we talk take out food with David Edgar, Fish and Chips with Stefan Marinovic, and The Business are back in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.15: Whitecaps options revealed17.04: Russell Teibert audio20.55: Whitecaps roster building/MLS options45.04: Fish and Chips with Stefan Marinovic46.47: MLS Conference Finals chat55.19: Whitecaps Year In Review (Part Two - March and April)74.26: Canadian Men's national team chat - with audio from John Herdman and Russell Teibert89.15: David Edgar Take Me Out91.27: Canadian Premier League chat100.34: Wavelength - The Business - Maradona105.45: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world