This week OTB checks in with Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to talk NCAA College Cup, a new book that argues the US men will never the World Cup and the state of affairs at the US Soccer offices in Chicago, all while trying to maintain a little optimism for the new year.
This week on OTB the boys discuss the women's College Cup and look ahead to the men's this weekend, Pulisic being named US men's player of the year, Champions League round of 16 and how to improve TV coverage of soccer in this country.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the NCAA soccer season as it draws to a close, fines in MLS and the possibility of Chicarito's arrival, new managers in the EPL, the Ballon d'Or winners and the Champions League broadcast moving to CBS in 2021.
This week on OTB the guys talk high school soccer with Jim Leahy, former NCAA goalkeeper of the year at Brandeis University, coach at Clemson and Brandeis, and most recently a high school coach in Connecticut where he won two State Championships and was named the 2015 NSCAA CT coach of the year.
This week OTB checks in with stats guru Paul Carr to break down the USMNT's performances against Canada and Cuba, Pochettino out and Mourinho in at Tottenham, plus Pulisic's start to life at Chelsea.
In this special episode of OTB Kevin and Grayle sit down with Dr. Rocco Monto, the award-winning orthopedic surgeon & US Soccer Team Physician, to discuss his new book THE FOUNTAIN: A Doctor's Prescription to Make to Make 60 the New 30.
This week on OTB we are lucky enough to chat with National Soccer Hall of Famer Joe Machnik. Dr. Joe is a former player, coach and official who is currently a match commissioner for FIFA and CONCACAF in addition to being a rules analyst for FOX. He talks with us about VAR, how officiating can lead to a certain style of play and his take on the overall evolution of the game in this country.
Plus the guys take a look back at MLS Cup and preview tonight's USMNT game vs. Canada in Orlando.
This week on OTB Kevin and Grayle talk with legendary UNC women's head coach Anson Dorrance about his time at the school and the progress of soccer in this country in general, plus the guys discuss this weekend's MLS Cup as well as other action around the globe.
The week on OTB the guys are joined by longtime University of Maryland men's coach Sasho Cirovski to get an update on the proposal he's spearheading for a split season in NCAA Division I soccer, and also touch on Pulisic's EPL hat trick and Sergino Dest's decision to play for the USMNT.
This week on OTB the boys talk MLS playoffs so far, a new head coach for the USWNT, Pulisic's impressive mid-week performance in the Champions League and then discuss the new documentary Maradona and their main takeaways.
Correction: Sam stated in this episode that Italy was founded as a nation in 1871; in fact it was 1861.
Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla is back on OTB once more to talk with Kevin and Grayle about the USMNT debacle in Canada and whether there's any hope at all for Berhalter and the squad going forward.
This week on OTB the boys are joined once again by Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the two upcoming USMNT Nations League games v. Cuba and Canada and take stock of the Berhalter era so far.
This week on OTB the boys discuss Carlos Vela equaling Josef Martinez's MLS single season goals record, notable absences and inclusions from the USMNT CONCACAF Nations League side, plus look back on Champions League action from this week.
On OTB this week we talk to Reed Fox from Street Soccer USA and hear about his work as NYC Adult Program Manager and Homeless World Cup Director for the organization. Plus Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the week's top stories.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined by Soccer American executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the Mexico and Uruguay USMNT friendlies and what comes next for Berhalter's squad.
This week on OTB we discuss the new book Becoming Coach Jake and are joined by the legendary MLK High School coach Martin Jacobson himself as well as his co-author Bill Saporito, editor-at-large at Inc. Plus we also preview tonight's USA–Mexico friendly in New Jersey.
This week on OTB we look ahead to the USMNT friendlies v. Mexico and Uruguay, discuss the announcement of a St. Louis MLS franchise and talk Champions League and Jesse Marsch, who will be the first-ever American to coach in the competition.
Grayle Howlett is back on OTB this week to talk UEFA Super Cup, Pulisic and his beloved Chelsea, while we also look back at the weekend in the EPL and discuss the latest in the US Federation v. USWNT saga.
This week OTB welcomes voice of LAFC Max Bretos to talk about covering the MLS All-Star Game, the Ibra–Vela feud and what he would change about the league in general. Plus Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Alejandro Bedoya's plea to congress, Wayne Rooney's return to England and take a look ahead to the start of the EPL.
This week on OTB Soccer America and the Guardian writer Beau Dure is back on the pod to discuss two articles he wrote this week on the US Soccer Federation's statement concerning the pay disparity between the men's and women's national teams and what comes next in the ongoing saga.
OTB returns after a little break with Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to look back at the US victory at the Women's World Cup as well as how the US men fared in the Gold Cup.
OTB is thrilled to welcome the legendary Bob Ley to the show for his first interview since his retirement after forty years at ESPN. Bob talks with Kevin about his passion for soccer and how he's seen the game evolve over the years in this country, both on the field and in the press box.
This week on OTB we talk with UCLA Law Professor Steven Bank and senior media executive Grayle Howlett to try and make sense of the USWNT's lawsuit against US Soccer and where things currently stand, plus discuss the team's performance at the WWC so far.
This week on OTB soccer writer Kevin Koczwara is back to discuss his Deadspin article on pick-up soccer in the US and why there isn't enough of it. Plus Kevin and Sam talk about the USWNT's win over Thailand and the US men slumping into the Gold Cup.
This week on OTB we catch up with Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the USA's big win over France at the U-20 World Cup, tonight's USMNT friendly against Jamaica and look ahead to the Women's World Cup in France beginning this Friday.