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Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live.
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- 2 days ago50 min
Soccer Bestie: The Ultimate Guide to USMNT Lore
Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a water fountain? Don’t worry, the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is here to help! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, Host Meghan Klingenberg breaks down U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, and sound like you know what the heck you're talking about at your local sports bar. This is Soccer Bestie. 1:07 – Part 1: True to this, not new to this 8:25 – Part 2: The shot heard around the world 18:19 – Part 3: Slurp! 28:41 – Part 4: What is dos a cero? 36:18 – Part 5: What to wear? 45:46 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guest: Ingrid Nilsen Producer: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols Written by: Meghan Klingenberg & Matthew Nelson Edited by: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols Soccer Bestie theme by: Jathan Caldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Sleepless Nights, Group Chats and Big Decisions: Inside Poch’s Roster Selection
It’s finally here! This week, the US Men’s National Team World Cup roster was officially announced. These 26 players will carry the hopes and dreams of a nation. On this episode U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and what characteristics knit this group together. And that’s not all! Kling also introduces a new segment all about USMNT fandom, history, and supporter lore. It’s called ‘Soccer Bestie’. 1:57 – Mauricio join the show 4:02 – How Mauricio shared the news with players 5:43 – Sleepless nights 8:41 – One word to describe the team 12:00 – The Soccer Bestie segment 20:42 – Winning Starts at Home with Ali Hall 23:14 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guests: Mauricio Pochettino, Ingrid Nilsen Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Behind the Scenes of U.S. Against the World
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg speaks to the creative team behind U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team. Director Rand Getlin and Executive Producer Janina Pelayo discuss the series, what it was like to embed with the team, and how the players have changed over the years. 1:47 – Rand and Janina join the show 3:13 – What inspired the project? 8:24 – How did other documentaries influence the team? 24:03 – Rand and Janina discuss how they gather footage 24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 27:46 – How the players evolved as people 37:50 – Favorite moment the crew captured 44:12 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026. The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guest: Rand Getlin, Janina Pelayo Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Live in Portland!
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland. 1:50 – Kling kicks off the show 6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby 11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports 21:25 – Thorns lore 24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland 38:06 – Red card or play on 49:50 – What does soccer mean to you? 53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/ Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026. The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guest: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 6, 202648 min
Heather O’Reilly on Hall of Fame Induction, Italian Adventures and USWNT glory
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re talking to new Hall of Fame inductee Heather O’Reilly. HAO, as she’s known to friends and fans alike, sat down with host Meghan Klingenberg to talk about becoming a Hall of Famer, her latest adventures in Italian soccer with Como 1907 and her favorite USWNT memories. 0:00 – HAO joins the show 1:59 – Hall of Fame induction 6:17 – College lore 13:28 – HAO talks about leadership 20:44 – Competitive spirit 28:55 – HAO on her recent work with Como 1907 43:37 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts In partnership with Purina, our first-ever Pet Kit is now available for U.S. Soccer fans and their four-legged companions. From walks in the park to watch parties with friends, it’s a fun way to show your U.S. Soccer pride and help grow the game in communities across the country. Get yours today here. The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guest: Heather O’Reilly Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 29, 202629 min
Sip Happens: World Cup Hydration Breaks Explained
Last year, FIFA announced that every World Cup game will pause for three minutes in each half for a hydration break. The policy was tested in the last international window, and many observers said that the breaks have fundamentally changed soccer. How? That’s the question we answer on this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel when U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares joins host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss. 0:00 – Cold open 2:44 – Gonzalo Segares joins the show 4:08 – Gonzalo explains how the breaks will be used for tactics 6:57 – How Gonzalo has seen other coaches use the breaks to their advantage 13:23 – Will the breaks create a game of four quarters? 19:47 – Discussion of how the breaks might impact the flow of games 25:52 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 22, 202653 min
Kling Goes to Referee Camp
World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg played soccer at the highest level, but can she cut it as a referee? Find out on this special episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, when Kling embeds at National Match Official Camp to find out what it takes to be an elite referee. Along the way, Kling will analyze refereeing decisions, referee games and take on the dreaded fitness. And she’ll also put her preconceived notions to the test and find out who referees really are, and why they sacrifice so much to be a part of the game. 0:00 – Cold open 3:36 – Kling goes to camp 7:47 – Kling meets the referees 17:50 – Kling runs the fitness test 24:55 – Kling refs small-sided games 27:34 – Camp closing ceremony 30:40 – Kling’s closing thoughts 36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass Written by Meghan Klingenberg and Matthew Nelson Produced by Matthew Nelson Edited by Matthew Nelson and Patrick Nichols Videography by Edwin Hernandez and Graham Rowlands Still images by Kelly Gavin Special thanks to Kari Seitz, Matt Cheeseman and Jared Mundie To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 15, 202645 min
Jaedyn Shaw talks family, food, and fashion
Jaedyn Shaw made history when she became the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT. In 2022 the forward was named US Soccer’s young female player of the year. And despite being just 21 years old, she’s already won an Olympic gold medal and hoisted the 2025 NWSL championship trophy with Gotham FC. Off the field she’s made waves, too: Jaedyn is widely regarded as one of the best dressed women in soccer, and her walk-in outfits never fail to stand out. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jaedyn sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss how her family shaped her, her favorite food, her unique fashion sense, how she would style the new U.S. Soccer National Team kits and her ultimate ambitions in a USWNT jersey. 0:49 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Jaedyn Shaw 2:34 – Jaedyn on becoming the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT 3:58 – The importance of family support 6:05 – Jaedyn discusses becoming a foodie 11:31 – Love of fashion 17:31 – Styling the new stars & stripes kits 23:47 – Winning Olympic gold 31:57 – What soccer means to Jaedyn Shaw 36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass Guest: Jaedyn Shaw Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live.
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