The Athletic Soccer Show
382 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Athletic’s team of soccer writers cover the beautiful game with daily short-form and in-depth episodes focusing on the USMNT, MLS, European football, the Mexico national football team and the Canada men’s soccer team.
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Episodes
USMNT on to the Nations League semifinals, Pepi's future + Mexico, Bielsa, Uruguay
March 30, 2023 14:18 - 40 minutesJack Collins is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to talk all things USMNT, Mexico and Marcelo Bielsa rumors! What is the future of Ricardo Pepi in the USMNT squad? What's the latest on Flo Balogun? Plus, Felipe tries to make sense of everything going on with Mexico. And, Marcelo Bielsa is rumored to be the next coach of Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendan Hunt on Ted Lasso's impact, stereotypes, USMNT & USWNT
March 24, 2023 14:20 - 30 minutesJeff Rueter is joined by Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard in the hit series on Apple TV+. Jeff and Brendan discuss soccer culture in America, the impact "Ted Lasso" has had on Americans abroad, and the USMNT and USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mbappe named France captain, England vs. Italy + Spain vs. Norway
March 21, 2023 19:56 - 46 minutesJack Collins and The Athletic's Omar Garrick discuss the biggest headlines heading into the European International break — Kylian Mbappe named captain of France, Garth Southgate's England selection, Italy's young squad, and resets from Belgium and Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Manchester City the Champions League favorites?
March 16, 2023 15:02 - 45 minutesJack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey to discuss Manchester City's Round-of-16 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, are City UCL favorites, and Erling Haaland's 5-goal performance. Plus, a preview of possible quarterfinals matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. Soccer Gregg Berhalter investigation
March 13, 2023 20:44 - 30 minutesThe Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive into the U.S. Soccer investigation into former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter. What was found, Reynas’ involvement and what’s next? Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The cast of Ted Lasso joins The Athletic Soccer Show!
March 13, 2023 13:36 - 31 minutesJason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Nick Mohammed join Mike Zimmermann and Sean Fitz-Gerald on The Athletic Soccer Show to talk Season 3 of "Ted Lasso", Nate's heel turn, Ted's man-management, Roy Kent's character development and Coach Beard's words of wisdom. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lionel Messi to MLS?
March 09, 2023 19:34 - 45 minutesCopa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo Maurer talk about their trip to Miami and what the people of south Florida think about the prospect of the great #10 coming to Major League Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye, Allocation Disorder
March 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourSam Stejskal says his goodbye to Allocation Disorder and The Athletic. Sam and Paul reflect on their friendship throughout the years, the origins of Allocation Disorder, and share some laughs along the way. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United | Salah's record-breaking goals, Gakpo, Nuñez relationship
March 06, 2023 15:30 - 36 minutesJack Collins and The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill react to Liverpool's 7-0 win against Manchester United at Anfield. Are the Reds back on track? How has the front three of Salah, Gakpo and Nuñez developed? Plus, Mo Salah becomes Liverpool's all-time scorer in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gio Reyna, Pefok latest struggles + Bayern, Dortmund, Union Berlin chase the Bundesliga title
March 03, 2023 16:43 - 51 minutesJack Collins and Seb Stafford-Bloor head on over to Germany to tackle all the headlines in the Bundesliga — Gio Reyna and Jordan Pefok seem to be out of favor; what does that mean for their future? What has changed with Bayern Munich this season? Are Dortmund serious title challenger? Plus, the incredible story of Union Berlin. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Wolff Exclusive: Austic FC head coach on areas of improvement, franchise ceiling + Messi's impact
February 28, 2023 22:22 - 41 minutesCopa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo sit down with Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff to talk all things "Verde and Black". What are the areas of improvement for the 2023 season? What can Austin FC's ceiling as a franchise be compared to bigger market clubs? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS opening Weekend Review: DC United impresses, Thiago Almada shines + GM survey | Allocation Disorder
February 27, 2023 18:48 - 59 minutesSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the first MLS weekend of the 2023 season! DC United impressed, Thiago Almada's brace, El Trafico snow-out. Plus, the guys recap their 2nd annual "Anonymous MLS Executive Survey". Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 MLS preview & predictions | Allocation Disorder
February 23, 2023 17:29 - 1 hourSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you their 2023 MLS season preview, including playoff picture, surprises, and bold predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS coaches of interest
February 22, 2023 21:04 - 57 minutesJeff Rueter and Backheeled's Joe Lowery dive into MLS coaches to watch in the upcoming 2023 season. Which head coaches have an up-hill challenge? Any coaches on the hot-seat? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at a...
Phil Neville Exclusive: Messi to Miami, working for David Beckham + MLS playoff format
February 21, 2023 22:04 - 57 minutesFelipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer sat down with Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville to discuss the possibility of Lionel Messi coming to Miami, working under David Beckham and the MLS playoff format. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs...
MLS expanding playoffs to 9 teams per conference
February 21, 2023 18:48 - 33 minutesAlex Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Felipe Cárdenas react to the news of Major League Soccer expanding their playoff format. Is this a good thing for the league? What could be possible downfalls? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your...
Arsenal's Premier League title chase
February 21, 2023 16:29 - 45 minutesJack Collins and Art de Roché dive into Arsenal's Premier League title chase, pressure from Manchester City and how Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgree...
LIVE from MLS Preseason
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutesFelipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer are on location in Clearwater, FL for MLS Preseason! Hear what they have to say about what intrigues them heading into the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best MLS offseason moves + Listener Q&A | Allocation Disorder
February 16, 2023 18:40 - 1 hourSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the MLS offseason and analyze which moves have been the best, which will be the most successful. Plus, the guys answer your burning questions! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barcelona is back to soccer's elite
February 14, 2023 15:48 - 42 minutesJack Collins and Pol Ballús dive into Barcelona's rise and return to soccer's elite; How has Xavi remade Barca? What can we expect from the clash against Manchester United in the Europa League? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS newcomers to watch for
February 13, 2023 20:48 - 1 hourJeff Rueter is joined by TUDN's Michele Giannone to run through the MLS newcomers you need to keep an eye out for in the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The future of the USMNT | Brian Dunseth: Part Two
February 10, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutesCopa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to dive into the future of the USMNT. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS expanded playoffs + USMNT coaching search
February 09, 2023 18:48 - 50 minutesSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the MLS proposed playoff expansion format. What are the positives and negatives of this proposal? Plus, Jesse Marsch has been fired at Leeds United — Is the USMNT job his next stop? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
NBC's Rebecca Lowe on the Premier League in the US, can Arsenal win the title + American soccer culture
February 08, 2023 19:58 - 22 minutesRebecca Lowe, of NBC Sports, joins Mike Zimmermann to look back at the first half of the Premier League season, top storylines and how soccer has grown in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The growth of MLS with Apple | Brian Dunseth: Part One
February 08, 2023 15:50 - 46 minutesCopa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to discuss the future of Major League Soccer with the 10-year Apple TV broadcast deal. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jesse Marsch now the favorite to be USMNT head coach?
February 06, 2023 15:50 - 34 minutesJack Collins and Paul Tenorio react to the firing of Jesse Marsch at Leeds United. Why didn't Marsch's style work? How is he viewed across Europe? What does this mean for Marsch's candidacy as USMNT head coach? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV + 2024 Copa America | Allocation Disorder
February 02, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's show with the launch of Apple TV's MLS Season Pass platform. Plus, the Copa America will be coming to the U.S. — what does that mean? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United rebirth
February 01, 2023 17:32 - 1 hourFelipe Cárdenas is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to talk about how Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do. Casemiro's influence, comfortable possession, and structure. How Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do: https://theathletic.com/4121749/2023/01/30/manchester-united-ten-hag-process/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23...
Weston McKennie joins Leeds United
January 31, 2023 15:55 - 26 minutesJeff Rueter is joined by The Athletic's Phil Hay to discuss how Weston McKennie's loan move to Leeds happened, and what we can expect from the USMNT midfielder under Jesse Marsch. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transfer Deadline Day: Chelsea after Enzo, Man City sell Cancelo, Arsenal bid for Caicedo
January 30, 2023 17:19 - 36 minutesJack Collins and Liam Twomey dive into the final days of the January transfer window. Will Chelsea pull the trigger on Enzo Fernandez? Is there an Arsenal-Chelsea battle for Moisés Caicedo? Manchester City sell João Cancelo to Bayern Munich. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Copa América comes to the U.S.
January 27, 2023 16:52 - 33 minutesBREAKING NEWS: CONMEBOL and CONCACAF sign a strategic agreement: national team competitions in 2024 and a new club tournament. The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Felipe Cárdenas & Steph Yang react to the news of the United States hosting the 2024 Copa America, 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup restructure and a new South America-North America competition. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 F...
U.S. Soccer shake-up | Earnie Stewart, Brian McBride, Gregg Berhalter | Allocation Disorder
January 26, 2023 22:01 - 1 hourSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the news of the departure of Earnie Stewart and Brian McBride. What's next for U.S. Soccer and USMNT? Who are the candidates for Sporting Director and USMNT General Manager? Plus, Claudio Reyna steps down as Sporting Director at Austin FC. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.co...
The next USMNT head coach + January camp preview | Copa with Felipe Cárdenas
January 25, 2023 15:48 - 56 minutesFelipe Cárdenas is joined by Sam Stejskal to dive into the saga that is hanging over the USMNT — What is Gregg Berhalter's future? Gio Reyna's actions. Who will be the next USMNT head coach? Plus, a look at the USMNT roster for the matches against Serbia and Colombia. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn...
Arsenal top Manchester United, Gio Reyna's wonder-goal, Liverpool-Chelsea draw
January 22, 2023 19:27 - 49 minutesJack Collins and Mike Zimmermann welcome in Athletic subscribers to join the weekend conversation! Arsenal grab a late winner against Manchester United — thoughts on the Gunners' 2023 fate? Plus, Liverpool and Chelsea play to an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Anfield. And, Gio Reyna puts aside the off-the-pitch drama to score a game winner for Dortmund against Augsburg. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supp...
2023 Leagues Cup groups announced + USMNT January camp roster
January 20, 2023 17:01 - 39 minutesSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show reflecting on the passing of Anton Walkes. MLS and Liga MX have announced the 2023 Leagues Cup groups. Plus, thoughts on the USMNT January camp — roster, coaching staff and more. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Anton Walkes + Where Mexico goes from here
January 19, 2023 17:51 - 18 minutesAlex Abnos and Felipe Cárdenas honor the life of Anton Walkes. Alex and Felipe also dive into the "behind-the-scenes" of The Athletic's "My Football Journey: The Road to 2026" series — this week's story features Salvador Mariscal, and whether he can save the Mexican National Team from crisis. Salvador Mariscal, My Football Journey: ‘We’re warriors here at Santos’: https://theathletic.com/4026075/2022/12/23/salvador-mariscal-my-football-journey/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly ...
Josef Martinez to Inter Miami reaction + MLS/Apple future
January 18, 2023 19:35 - 1 hourFelipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer react to Inter Miami's signing of Josef Martinez, and the futures of Miami and Atlanta United. Plus, Pablo reflects on his trip to MLS Media Day and what the league has planned with its Apple broadcast rights. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manchester Derby, Arsenal top Spurs + Barcelona's Clasico success
January 15, 2023 22:45 - 1 hourJack Collins and Carl Anka recap the biggest games and storylines from the weekend — Manchester United's huge win over Manchester City; Rashford's controversial offside call, United title contenders? Arsenal dominated Spurs in the North London Derby; Gunners the clear title favorites? Where do Spurs go from here? Barcelona win the Spanish Supercopa over Real Madrid, Napoli trounce Juve, Chelsea's absurd transfer strategy & what is going on with Liverpool... Get Coors Light delivered to you w...
MLS-Apple TV announcement, Reyna-Berhalter saga + Josef Martinez leaves ATL Utd. | Allocation Disorder
January 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourSam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the details of the MLS-Apple TV broadcast deal, the talent and content. Plus, what outcomes can we expect from the Reyna-Berhalter saga? And, MLS transfers and playoff format! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “MLS23” at Ma...
Pulisic out, Felix to Chelsea + Todd Boehly’s transfer strategy
January 11, 2023 17:35 - 29 minutesJack Collins is joined by The Athletic’s Liam Twomey to discuss the major headlines surrounding Chelsea FC: Joao Felix’s loan, Enzo Fernandez pursuit, Christian Pulisic’s injury, American owner Todd Boehly’s transfer strategy. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “M...
USMNT Fallout | Gio Reyna’s mother reported incident involving Gregg Berhalter and wife to US Soccer
January 04, 2023 20:34 - 26 minutesThe Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive deep into the breaking story surrounding Gregg and Rosalind Berhalter & the Reyna family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manchester United's transfer approach
December 30, 2022 16:28 - 17 minutesMike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell to explore Manchester United's passive recruitment approach. How much of the recruitment is being impacted by the sale of the club? Who is making key decisions over signings? What are the biggest needs and will they be addressed in January? From Gakpo to Betinho, Manchester United’s recruitment strategy still feels passive: https://theathletic.com/4039255/2022/12/28/manchester-united-gakpo-betinho-striker/ Learn more about your ad c...
Inside Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo
December 29, 2022 17:41 - 17 minutesMike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to dive into Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo. How did this signing happen so quickly? Why was Jurgen Klopp so keen on signing the winger? Can we expect Liverpool to make any more signings? Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool transfer – five days, Christmas talks and Van Dijk’s role: https://theathletic.com/4041321/2022/12/28/cody-gakpo-liverpool-inside-deal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disaster in Querétaro: Best of 2022
December 29, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutesFelipe Cárdenas talks about his experience with our colleague Pablo Maurer in Queretaro, Mexico, as he tried to get to the bottom of an awful instance of fan violence. https://theathletic.com/3191436/2022/03/17/queretaro-violence-liga-mx-atlas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weston McKennie's hometown: Best of 2022
December 28, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutesPaul Tenorio discusses his trip to Otterbach, Germany – the hometown of US World Cup midfielder Weston McKennie. https://theathletic.com/3904068/2022/11/17/weston-mckennie-usmnt-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USWNT sells out at Wembley: Best of 2022
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutesMeg Linehan discusses her report on the U.S. women’s national team’s game against England at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, which happened just days after the release of the Sally Yates report into systemic misconduct in the NWSL. https://theathletic.com/3670403/2022/10/08/uswnt-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USMNT '94 World Cup denim kit: Best of 2022
December 26, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesPablo Maurer discusses the weird and wild origin story of the faux-denim kits the U.S. men wore at the 1994 World Cup https://theathletic.com/3923994/2022/11/22/usmnt-denim-kit-1994-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS front office executives survey: Best of 2022
December 23, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutesSam Stejskal discussed an anonymous survey of MLS executives about league matters, and how what they said could impact his coverage of the league going forward. https://theathletic.com/3162180/2022/03/03/2022-mls-team-executive-anonymous-survey-candid-views-on-owners-coaches-players-and-cheating-around-the-league/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look back at Wee Willie McLean: Best of 2022
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes2022 was a busy year for American soccer, and we’ve been having all of our writers on to talk about their favorite stories they worked on this year. A bit of a bonus episode, it’s a rebroadcast because I want to make sure people read this piece if they haven’t Pablo Maurer and Matt Pentz worked for over a year to tell the story of Wee Willie McLean, a player on the United States’ 1934 World Cup team who went missing…until Pablo and Matt tracked down his entire life story. That description...
Angel City FC's debut: Best of 2022
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesSteph Yang discusses her story about Angel City FC’s home opener at Banc of California stadium, and what it meant for one of the NWSL’s most-tenured players. https://theathletic.com/3308729/2022/05/12/ali-riley-angel-city/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices