This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Olympic qualifying, a potential MLS–Liga MX merger, the Champions League quarterfinal draw, a new WSL TV deal and more before being joined once again by John Kristick—executive director of the United Bid Committee responsible for the successful bid to host to the 2026 World Cup—to hear about how COVID has impacted planning for the tournament, where things stand in terms of host cities and what we can expect from a 48-team WC spanning three countries.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss upcoming Olympic qualifying, Yunus Musah's decision to represent the US, the lack of incentive for a player to stay on their feet, suggestions for VAR improvements, the new Champions League proposal and more before being joined by Mike Garrett, CEO of Let's Play Soccer, a company building indoor facilities across the country, to hear about his own playing and coaching days in MISL, how the indoor game has changed over time and where it's all headed next.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.
This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk USMNT players in Europe, greater soccer participation amongst the younger generation, abuse of officials, EPL and more before being joined once again by beIN Sports commentator and analyst Eric Krakauer to discuss the situation at Barcelona on and off the pitch and what happens to Messi, his prep work for games, and how he is giving the game a uniquely American voice.