Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAn American soccer podcast, covering the MLS, Liga MX, USMNT, CCL and all things CONCACAF. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-guglielmi0/support
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S2Ep23 – MLS Headlines, Chicago Fire News, and US Open Cup Semi-Finals Previews
July 18, 2019 03:29 - 57 minutes - 39.1 MBHi soccer fans! We didn't forget you, we're just coming at you a day later than usual. Mike was too busy celebrating his birthday with his family. Where are his priorities!? Now that we're back, we turn our attention to the latest MLS headlines, with lots of news coming from Chicago ... er ... I mean, Bridgeview. The Fire have a memo of understanding with the village to terminate their lease. They also traded Mo Adams to Atlanta for $100k in GAM. They pay to move and dump a fan favorite, typ...
S2Ep22 – World Cup Triumph, Gold Cup Heartbreak, and MLS Roundup
July 10, 2019 04:21 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MBThe United States is World Cup Champions! How nice that sounds! One day we'll say it about the men, but for now, enjoy the USWNT once again asserting their dominance over the rest of the world of women's soccer. After taking a comfortable 2-0 lead, the US Women were content to play more defensively and see the game out. Congrats to Jill Ellis on her game plan, the players for their performances, and to the fans who traveled to France. Meanwhile on home soil, the USMNT advanced to the Gold C...
Break’s Over: MLS is Back! Gold Cup Knockouts, and WWC Recap
July 03, 2019 05:03 - 52 minutes - 35.3 MBGreetings, soccer fans! And welcome to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Thanks for joining us as we get back to Major League Soccer coverage, review the Gold Cup knockout rounds, and recap the Women's World Cup semi-finals. We also thank you for helping us in our mission of growing the sport, and thanks to Luke Murray for sending us these links on how to start up soccer in your neighborhood: DIY Backyard Soccer And a Field: A Guide to Cost, Materials, and Legalities Socce...
Gold Cup Victories, WWC Near Miss, and USOC-MLS Roundup
June 25, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWelcome back, soccer fans, to your source for all things American soccer. In this episode our hosts break down the Gold Cup group stages and what to expect from the knockout rounds. Mike is still confident in his pick of Mexico over the United States in the final, while Nick believes this is Costa Rica's year. With Haiti upsetting Costa Rica, Canada could be the dark horse team to make the finals. The USMNT will still need to get past Canada and Jamaica, but their path looks promising after c...
Going International: Women’s World Cup-France 2019, US Open Cup (Cupsets!), and Gold Cup
June 19, 2019 03:40 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThere's soccer around the world, and we've got your American perspective. The Women's World Cup is taking place in France, and favorite United States continues to dominate. After a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile, the USWNT have locked up a spot in the knock-out round. They'll have their work cut out for them with possible opponents of Spain, France, Norway, and Australia ... and that's even before the finals! Still the favorite, this is the US Women's tournament to lose. Also, Marta (Braz...
USA! USA! USA! – National Team Recaps, US Open Cup Features, and MLS Roundup
June 12, 2019 04:12 - 59 minutes - 48.2 MBHello soccer fans! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. And our show starts with American soccer at it's highest levels. The USYNT was knocked out of the U-20 World Cup in Poland after a tough game vs. South American champion Ecuador. While they didn't advance further, Tab Ramos' team once again proved the United States is developing talent on an international level. The USMNT also had a disappointing week, with losses to Jamaica and Venezuela in international frie...
U-20 World Cup, Zack Steffen, and MLS League Roundup
June 06, 2019 04:08 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MBUSA! USA! USA! Hello soccer fans! The USYNT/U-20 team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Poland. This is a record-tying, third straight trip to the round of eight for the U-20s. After finishing 2nd in their group (Loss to Ukraine, Wins over Qatar, Nigeria), the US stunned France 3-2. Their next opponent is South American champion Ecuador. Despite the great run, the favorites in the tournament still are on the opposite side of the bracket, with Italy and Colombia. We'll see...
All-Star Ballot and MLS League Roundup
May 29, 2019 04:40 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MBHello soccer fans! Welcome back to another episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode, Nick and Mike cast their votes for Major League Soccer's 2019 All-Star Game. Here are their picks, which they've based on production, who they like to watch, and who deserves more recognition: Goalkeeper Sean Johnson (NYCFC) Honorable mention Brad Guzan (Atlanta) Defenders Walker Zimmerman (LAFC) Matt Hedges (Dallas) Romain Metanire (Minnesota) Honorab...
Expansion & Attendance, Wondo’s Record, and League Roundup
May 22, 2019 03:44 - 55 minutes - 40.5 MBHello ladies, gentleman, and soccer fans of all ages! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. This week's episode covers a variety of topics, and we kick things off with questions from you, the listeners. First, we discuss which cities would be great for expanding the MLS to 30 teams (Thanks to @whoiswholio for the question!). In our last episode, Nick suggested Milwaukee and St. Louis, while this week Mike added New Orleans to the list. Next, @TheFreshPrintz asked u...
Midweek Roundup and Special Guest Dr. Vanessa: Physical Therapist
May 18, 2019 04:18 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBHello soccer fans! Welcome back to a special episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode we review the mid-week action around MLS and welcome for the first time Dr. Vanessa, a physical therapist. She talks about proper training, common injuries, and how to best prevent them. Here are a few highlights: Toronto FC make history with the most shots without a goal Timbers new DP Fernandez scores and salvages a point for his new team Atlanta gets another win, ...
Transfers, Firings, and Week 12 MLS Roundup
May 14, 2019 03:30 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBHello again, soccer fans! And welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Thank you for joining us again as we look at all the moves from around Major League Soccer (MLS) and roundup the slew of games from Week 12. But first, we want to wish all the soccer moms out there a Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for waking up early, driving your kids to games and practices, and being their biggest supporters as they grow and learn the game. Without soccer moms, there is simply no ...
Week 10 Roundup – Transfers, Trades, Firings – New IFAB Rules
May 08, 2019 03:59 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBHello again, soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. This week, we review the latest slate of Major League Soccer (MLS) games and talk about a surprising team on top of the Eastern Conference - Philadelphia Union, and a surprising team near the bottom of the Western Conference - Sporting KC. The hosts also discuss the latest moves from around the league: Chicago Fire acquire Francisco Calvo from Minnesota United Portland Timbers sign Brian Fernandez...
Week 11 Roundup: Zlatan’s Trash Talk, SKC/Revs Shootout, and What’s Wrong with the East?
May 01, 2019 05:04 - 54 minutes - 44.7 MBWelcome back, soccer fans! Thanks for returning to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast for all your Major League Soccer news. In this episode, the hosts recap Week 11 and all the goals, drama, and story-lines that accompanied it. Tune in for: Houston and Dallas keep taking points LAFC - Seattle rematch not live up to the hype Zlatan's talking trash and the league is letting him The hosts also discuss what's going on in the Eastern Conference. With no team looking like a fa...
Midweek 9 Roundup and Legal Theories vs. Kaku
April 26, 2019 03:40 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHello soccer fans! And welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Midweek games are in full swing, and every game surprised: NYCFC get another win over the under-performing Chicago Fire DC United gets back to winning at the expense of the Crew, who are in a free fall Montreal nets three against the Revs Zlatan and the Galaxy can't score vs. MNUFC Surprising and surging San Jose salvage a draw vs. Seattle In a special segment, Nick gives a basic legal analysi...
Pick-A-Player, Howard’s Rant, and Week 9 Roundup
April 24, 2019 03:27 - 51 minutes - 46 MBGreetings soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode, we take a twitter question asking us to pick-a-player who our favorite team could reasonably attain. Thanks to FC Cincinnati fan Eric Turner (@eric_turner7) for his question: Keeping focused on a real, attainable player, Mike thinks Toronto FC could benefit from signing Omar Gonzalez in the allocation order. Nick wants young, European talent to make its way to teams like Sporting KC and C...
Gold Cup Preview, MLS Week 7 Roundup, and the Legal Case vs. Kaku
April 17, 2019 03:51 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHello once again, soccer fans! Thanks for returning to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode, the hosts explore the draw for the Gold Cup, recap all the Week 7 MLS action, and even make a case for a fan's possible lawsuit vs. RBNY and Kaku. As for the Gold Cup, the four groups are drawn, and the United States Men's National Team will face Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Panama. If you like story lines, this is the group for you! As you know T&T knocked the USMNT out...
Goal Scorer Trivia and MLS Week 6 Round Up
April 10, 2019 03:50 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MBGreetings soccer fans! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Thanks for checking out the website and for listening in. In this episode we welcome Kei Kamara to the Top 5 All Time MLS Goal Scorers list. This striker has played for 7 MLS teams and 2 English Championship teams, and has consistently scored goals at every stop. Congrats to Kei! Around the league, the hosts recap all the action and give their takes on the teams going forward. TEAMS ON THE RISE LAFC ...
Pro/Rel for MLS? and Week 5 League Roundup
April 03, 2019 03:37 - 54 minutes - 52.1 MBGreetings, soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer podcast. This week in Major League Soccer saw a flood of goals, a couple hat-tricks, and a spectacular debut from TFC's Pozuelo. But first, we turn to an issue that is never far from American soccer fans thoughts: Promotion and Relegation. In a prior blog post, Nick put forth the arguments against Pro/Rel, and Mike agrees the league is not yet ready for such a system. Briefly, Pro/Rel is not suitable for the MLS ...
USMNT Friendlies vs. Ecuador and Chile and MLS Week 4 Roundup
March 27, 2019 03:15 - 49 minutes - 53.7 MBHello again, soccer fans! We hope you enjoyed the USMNT action to offset the short MLS schedule this weekend. We at the Sons of a Pitch certainly enjoyed seeing all the names and faces of the future of US Soccer this week. In their 3rd game under coach Gregg Berhalter, the United States Men's National Team played a controlling game against Ecuador, but only had a 1-0 victory to show for it. In the next game against Chile, the USMNT had a difficult time beating the high press and were on the ...
USMNT vs. Ecuador and Chile: Roster Breakdown, U-23 Coaching Hire
March 21, 2019 01:58 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome to a special USMNT episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. While the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) have prepared for friendly matches vs. Ecuador and Chile, our hosts have prepared an analysis of Gregg Berhalter's squad. Breaking down each position player pool, Nick and Mike discuss the strengths of each player, expected line-ups, and what they expect out of the match. While still relatively young and inexperienced, the USMNT nee...
CCL Quarterfinals Recap and MLS Week 3 Roundup – Seattle’s Best, Mitrita’s Attitude, and Cincy’s Home Opener
March 20, 2019 03:38 - 55 minutes - 54.1 MBHello, soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. So much has happened since our last episode, and we thank you to coming to us for all your Major League Soccer news. We've started to see a few teams separate themselves as contenders, while others are already scrambling to save their season. In this episode, we recap MLS Week 3, highlighting the following: Seattle is the best team in MLS after 3 weeks, DC United is the best team in the East Paunovic and...
MLS Week 2 Roundup and CCL Woes
March 13, 2019 04:30 - 55 minutes - 53 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! Major League Soccer is in full swing as Week 2 of league play is in the books. We saw the rise of LAFC and MNUFC in the West, and the continued solid play of DC United and Columbus in the East. There are still questions around Atlanta United and LA Galaxy, but thankfully for them, the season is young. Here are a few hot takes from tonight's episode: Paunovic and the Fire make the same coaching mistakes...
MLS is Back! Week 1 Roundup, Headlines, and CCL Recap
March 06, 2019 04:38 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MB#MLSisBack and so are the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! Thanks for joining us as we provide a roundup of all the Major League Soccer action . We also look at the latest headlines and review the first round of the Concacaf Champions League. In Week 1, we saw an abundance of goals and expansion team woes. LAFC and Sporting KC gave us an early preview of Western Conference title contendors, while DC United and Atlanta United provided a glimpse into the Eastern Conference playoffs...
2019 MLS Team Previews: RSL, San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, Toronto FC, and Vancouver
March 02, 2019 04:39 - 44 minutes - 44.1 MBThe 2019 Major League Soccer season is less than one day away, and The Sons of a Pitch have completed their previews of all the teams competing for the MLS Cup. In this final preview episode, Nick and Mike break down teams with mixed success in 2018. Tune in and listen to transaction moves, roster recaps, players to watch, and the floors and ceilings for Real Salt Lake, San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, Toronto, and Vancouver. While the hosts remain skeptical about RSL and San Jose, they feel ...
Sapong, CCL, and More 2019 Team Previews
February 27, 2019 04:29 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBHello soccer fans! We are back with a full hour of MLS and CCL news and entertainment (Nick even works in a Robert Kraft joke amidst his usual puns). With so much going on around Major League Soccer, we dive right in: CJ Sapong was traded to Chicago and no one is impressed. Real Salt Lake signs USL player Portillo to add depth to their midfield, and FC Cincinnati introduces their new mascot - Gary the Lion - who is the soccer equivalent of a scary clown. Next, our hosts recap the 1st leg of ...
MLS 2019 Season Previews: LAFC, LA Galaxy, MNUFC, and Montreal
February 24, 2019 03:29 - 36 minutes - 36.2 MBHello soccer fans! Anyone have a CCL hangover yet? We'll cover that (and possible remedies) in our next episode, but right now we turn our attention to the 2019 Major League Soccer season as we preview the next four teams in the league, alphabetically: LAFC - This team has MLS Cup aspirations, and they have the talent on the roster to do it. They won't take anyone by surprise like they did in their expansion season, but with the likes of Vela and Rossi, and new signing Zelaya, LAFC are poise...
Nani, Nagbe, & Long – Jersey Fashion – CCL Preview and Picks
February 20, 2019 04:14 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWelcome back soccer fans! The terrible, winter weather has held off just long enough for our hosts to get back to the studio and give you a full length episode of analysis and entertainment. To begin, Nick and Mike break down Orlando City's latest Designated Player (DP) signing in Nani. The Portugese international and former Manchester United star may be 32 years old, but can bring a certain quality to the Orlando roster. Look for him to work the wing, creating opportunities for Dwyer and ge...
2019 MLS Previews: Columbus, Dallas, DC, and Houston
February 19, 2019 03:37 - 32 minutes - 32.4 MBHey soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. We continue our previews of Major League Soccer teams leading up to the kickoff of the 2019 season. How do your teams stack up? What are you expecting to change this year? Nick starts off the episode previewing the Columbus Crew, and thinks they'll continue their playoff appearance streak. He picks Artur to be the most important player, but knows that Robinho will be crucial to new head coach Caleb Porter's gam...
Nagbe wants a transfer and 2019 Season Previews: ATL, CHI, CIN, COL
February 13, 2019 04:47 - 40 minutes - 40.2 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. The 2019 Major League Soccer season kicks off in a couple short weeks, and we at SOP want to have you prepared for all action. In this episode, we'll talk a few notable transfers and rumors, and then dive into our first set of team previews. Speaking of transfers, have you ever heard of a player wanting to leave a championship team? Darlington Nagbe, currently of defending champion Atlanta United, has mad...
USMNT vs. Costa Rica, and FC Dallas Preview
February 06, 2019 05:22 - 30 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back, soccer fans, to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Once again winter storms have prevented us from getting to the recording studio, but once again we've been able to put together about 30min of soccer talk. First, Nick breaks down the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) victory over fellow CONCACAF member Costa Rica. The United States controlled most of the game, but really dominated the last 15min or so after the Lletget's entrance. The 2-0 victory showcase...
More Transfers, International Roster Rules, and Imagine No Salary Cap
February 02, 2019 05:17 - 45 minutes - 40.8 MBGreetings, soccer fans! We hope you all survived the polar vortex and are enjoying warmer temperatures. At Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer podcast, we keep things heated with a fiery discussion on the future of the league. First, transfers and moves keep happening all around Major League Soccer (MLS). Vancouver and LAFC sign Hwang In-beom and Rodolfo Zelaya. NYCFC gets striker Alex Mitrita from Romania. Toronto FC sign Terrance Boyd to offset the loss of Toussaint Rickets, and Luciano Ac...
USMNT vs. Panama, Giovinco Rumors, and 3 Big Transfers
January 30, 2019 05:49 - 39 minutes - 42.1 MBGreetings soccer fans from the soon-to-be coldest place on Earth: the Chicago suburbs. Post-apocalyptic and extreme freezing temperatures have shut down much of the Midwest, including our recording studio, but the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast is still bringing you the latest in Major League Soccer (MLS) and United States Men's National Team (USMNT) news. This episode starts off with Nick recapping the USMNT friendly matchup against Panama, the first game under new head coach G...
USMNT Roster Analysis, TFC Roster Departures, and the Viability of Austin FC and MLS Expansion
January 24, 2019 04:54 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBGood morning, good afternoon, and good evening, soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. It's cold and icy outside, but we've got our supporter scarves to keep us warm. Mike is obviously sporting the TFC tribute to the Sebastian Giovinco "The Atomic Ant" while Nick is paying tribute to the Fire's signing of Marcelo with his Sporting Portugal scarf. In the episode, the hosts break down Gregg Berhalter's first United States Men's National Team (USMNT) roste...
Meet Przemyslaw Frankowski – Chicago Fire’s latest signing; Nick reflects on Tim Howard’s career
January 23, 2019 03:38 - 15 minutes - 17.1 MBHello soccer fans! And welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In tonight's abridged episode, Nick cover's the latest roster moves by the Chicago Fire and reflects on Tim Howard's career in the wake of his announcing his retirement after the 2019 MLS season. In Chicago, the Fire front office have announced the signing of Polish attacker Przemyslaw Frankowski to a four year contract. This pacy winger is sure to add another option to the Fire's attacked, and should lin...
Episode 50! SuperDraft Reflections, Chicago Fire Picks, and ATL DPs
January 16, 2019 04:54 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Today we mark a milestone in SOP history as we hit 50 episodes! Thanks to our hosts, listeners, followers, and everyone who helps make soccer in America the great sport it is. In this episode, we had a lot to say about the future of the MLS SuperDraft, and whether it even has a future. Is it worth teams spending time and resources on the draft? Should it be left to USL affiliates, development projects, and aca...
ATL in the CCL, the Importance of the Combine and SuperDraft, LA’s DPs, and Nick Rants Against the Fire
January 10, 2019 05:01 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWelcome back to another edition of the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! Tonight, we put listener @eric_turner7 in the driver seat, answering his questions and discussing the latest news from around the league. With Atlanta United coming off an MLS Cup victory, undergoing a lot of roster changes, and matching up against Liga MX club Monterrey or Sporting KC in the 2nd round of the Concacaf Champions League, the odds are definitely against the Five Stripes making a deep run. Mike s...
What Pulisic to Chelsea Means, USMNT Camp Roster, CCL Preview, and MLS Moves
January 04, 2019 04:55 - 47 minutes - 45 MBIn this week's podcast, the hosts rave about Pulisic's transfer to Chelsea, which has left Nick giddy with excitement. They also review the USMNT January camp roster and what it means to have an all MLS-based group. Next, they preview Concacaf Champions League. Can an MLS club win it all? Probably not this year, but the talent gap is closing.They finish their conversation with the latest MLS moves, including Kei Kamara to Colorado, FC Dallas South American signing speculations, and the Chicag...
Transfer News, Roster Impact, and Nick addresses Atlanta Haters
December 28, 2018 04:53 - 44 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this week's episode, the hosts break down the latest transfer news around Major League Soccer and what it means for each team. They review the rosters and potential playing styles of the teams. explore Orlando City's rebuild, and discuss FC Cincinnati's offensive firepower. Nick addresses Atlanta haters who can only find fault with the Five Stripes, and Mike praises Toronto FC for acquiring Laurent Ciman. What does this mean for your team and the league? Tune in to find out.
MLS Playoffs Reformatted, Coaching Hires-Luchi to FCD, and Latest Player Transfers
December 19, 2018 04:58 - 46 minutes - 45.4 MBHappy holidays, soccer fans! I hope you're all on Santa's nice list and avoid lumps of coal this Christmas. In Major League Soccer news, Nick and Mike have good reviews for the new playoff format. In the latest change to the post-season, seven teams will qualify from each conference, with the top seed earning a first-round bye. The remaining teams will compete in a single-elimination format - no more home-and-home series or away goal confusion - without the re-seeding rule. The hosts agree t...
MLS Cup Reactions, Transfers and Impact, and FC Cincinnati Expansion Draft
December 12, 2018 04:51 - 46 minutes - 45 MBWelcome back soccer fans! Did you enjoy the MLS Cup? The hosts of Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast give their take on one of the most meaningful MLS Cup Finals in league history. With Atlanta United's 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, and the last 4 MLS Cup Champions being expansion teams, there is a clear message to owners and managers what is needed to build a contender. Tune in for Nick and Mike's thoughts and where the league is going, and whether we are witnessing MLS 3....
Berhalter Hired (finally), MLS Cup Preview, and CCL Quick Takes
December 05, 2018 05:02 - 46 minutes - 45.1 MBWelcome back, soccer fans! Thanks for joining the conversation on all things American soccer with the Sons of a Pitch podcast. In this week's episode, the hosts give their reactions to the USMNT hiring Gregg Berhalter as the new coach. While both are in favor of the hiring, it remains to be seen if Berhalter's system with the Columbus Crew can be implemented at the national team level. Having players like Gyasi Zardes, Wil Trapp, and Zack Steffen could certainly help. Nick's biggest takeaway...
MLS Headlines and Conference Championship Leg 1 Recap
November 28, 2018 04:43 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBWelcome, soccer fans, and thanks for listening to the Sons of a Pitch Podcast! In this episode we bring you all the latest headlines around Major League Soccer (MLS), including: Zack Steffen's transfer to Manchester City: what it means for him, the USMNT, and the league Coaching moves: Pareja to Tijuana, Berhalter to USMNT, Tata to El Tri - Is this the next phase of the league growth? Player options exercised: Urena out at LAFC, Ricketts out at TFC, Quioto in at Houston, Abubaker in a...
USMNT vs. Italy and MLS Headlines
November 21, 2018 06:20 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! We are pleased to bring you our live reactions to the USMNT friendly versus Italy. Listen as the hosts give their live takes on the game and answer all the burning questions surrounding the teams: -What's the status of the head coaching position? -How should Christian Pulisic be utilized? -Can Ethan Horvath compete with Zack Steffen for the starting GK spot? -What is the team's identity? During the game,...
MLS Conference Semi-Finals Recap
November 13, 2018 05:10 - 44 minutes - 43.4 MBHello fans of Major League Soccer, and welcome to another episode of Sons of a Pitch Soccer Podcast! Tonight, the hosts recap the conference semi-finals of the Major League Soccer Playoffs. Portland and Seattle gave us another chapter in the Cascadia rivalry and an instant MLS Playoff classic. Did anyone think that Dairon Asprilla would be the deciding factor? Sporting KC showed up against Real Salt Lake and confirmed why they were the best in the West. Has SKC's offense proven the deci...
Ep 40 – Knockout Round Recap, Next Round Preview
November 03, 2018 16:10 - 39 minutes - 37.9 MBIt's a Saturday special here at the Sons of a Pitch podcast! The MLS Cup Playoffs have begun, and the knockout round is complete. NYCFC defeated the Union, Columbus upset DC United, Portland held on vs. FC Dallas, and LAFC fell to Real Salt Lake in a late night shocker. Nick and Mike recap the games, the goals, and what surprised them most in the early stages of the playoffs. Also, Sons of a Pitch is hosting their own MLS Bracket Challenge group, and after the first round of games, only one...
Ep 39 – MLS Decision Day Recap and Playoff Preview
October 30, 2018 03:59 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MBDecision Day has come and gone, and so have the playoff dreams of the LA Galaxy and Montreal Impact. How did the events of the final week of Major League Soccer games play out? Nick and Mike recap all the games, give you their analysis, and Mike has a really good time talking about Toronto FC's shocking 4-1 victory over Atlanta United. The hosts also preview the playoffs, with each picking Sporting Kansas City to lift the Cup. Nick likes the New York Red Bulls to win the East, while Mike thi...
Ep. 38 – Week 34 Round Up: Results, Playoff Predictions, and Storylines
October 23, 2018 03:17 - 40 minutes - 38.7 MBWelcome back, soccer fans! Thank you for joining us at Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. This episode looks back at Week 34 and looks forward at Decision Day and the Major League Soccer playoff picture. With only one week remaining in the MLS regular season, nearly all playoff spots are locked up. The remaining spot in the Eastern Conference will belong to either Columbus (who will clinch with a win) or Montreal (who need to win and have Columbus draw or lose). After spending much...
Ep. 37: MLS Week 32 Recap-TFC Headlines, #SaveDtheCrew, Nations League, and more!
October 16, 2018 23:23 - 48 minutes - 47.9 MBHello soccer fans, and welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch! In this episode, we recap Week 32 in Major League Soccer, including game recaps, highlights, and headlines. LAFC continue pushing for 1st place in the West, DC United earn a tough win against FC Dallas, and Orlando City can't buy a goal. In other headlines, Victor Vasquez of Toronto FC undergoes season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery and Puebla striker (and Canadian national) Lucas Cavallini starts talk of a move to TFC. The hosts ...
Ep. 36: MLS Week 31 Recap: Playoff Picture, Quakes New Coach, and USMNT vs. Colombia
October 10, 2018 04:02 - 46 minutes - 48.2 MBGreetings soccer fans, and welcome back to Sons of a Pitch! In this episode, the hosts review the latest slate of MLS games and story lines coming out of Week 31. Chief among them: Is Jozy's time at TFC over? Is Almiron's injury fatal to Atlanta's title hopes? Can LAFC shock the world and win as an expansion team? Who's in and out of the playoffs? San Jose hires Miguel Almeyda as their new coach. The Argentinian has a great playing and coaching pedigree, most notably winning the 20...
Ep. 35 – Week 30 Recap, US Open Cup Final Recap & More
October 03, 2018 02:33 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBMike is solo this week, ranting to himself and you our passionate listeners for 30 plus minutes! In this episode, Mike recaps the US Open Cup Final with some thoughts on how our predictions were wrong again and if Houston can make some magic happen with a run in the 2019 CCL. A standard run down of all of the MLS Regular Season Week 30 action with some interesting thoughts on the MLS Cup Playoff picture and maybe a new game for our listeners to see if their predictions are better than ours!...