My Mom Calls It Soccer

No club soccer for THREE WEEKS?! Don’t panic. The international break is actually the perfect time for new soccer fans to go deeper, discover new teams, and learn more about the game. In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, Michele, Chase, and Grandma are giving new soccer and football fans their International Break Survival Guide: what to watch, what to learn, and how to use the break to build...

The World Cup may be over, but you don’t have to stop watching the best soccer players in the world. 🌍⚽ The UEFA Champions League brings many of the stars you loved during the World Cup back together, this time competing for their club teams in one of the biggest tournaments in world football. In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, Chase, Michele & Grandma break down the Champions League...

The soccer transfer window is CLOSED…so who won, who lost, and who might already have buyer’s remorse? If you’re an American sports fan who understands NFL trades, NBA free agency and draft day drama but gets completely lost when soccer starts talking about transfer windows, transfer fees and deadline day, this episode is for you. Chase attempts to explain to Michele and Grandma how soccer transfe...

You fell in love with them during the 2026 World Cup… but where can you watch them now? We’re still tracking down your favorite World Cup stars and helping you figure out where they play their club football. This week, we’re heading to THREE of Europe’s biggest leagues: Germany’s Bundesliga, Italy’s Serie A and France’s Ligue 1.Which World Cup players made a splash and now play in these leagues? W...

The 2026 World Cup may be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to the players you fell in love with this summer. In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, we’re helping new soccer fans turn their World Cup obsession into a full-blown Premier League habit. Wondering where you can watch Norway’s Erling Haaland after his incredible seven-goal World Cup? He’s back scoring goals for Manchester City...

How are you supposed to survive without the World Cup and seeing Jude Bellingham every week? Easy. Watch La Liga! The 2026-27 La Liga season kicks off this weekend, and if you became a fan watching Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr., and the stars of the 2026 World Cup, La Liga may be the league you need to watch. Loved watching Spain win it all? You’re going to love La Liga. M...

What is it really like to volunteer at the FIFA World Cup? In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer , Michele Boswell takes viewers behind the scenes of her unforgettable experience as a volunteer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, Missouri . Michele volunteered at five of the six World Cup matches hosted at Kansas City's World Cup stadium and attended the one match she wasn't ass...

Liverpool supporter and friend of the show Kyle Miles is back! Kyle is the head of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club Kansas City, but his soccer story spans three countries and three football cultures. Born in Scotland, raised in South Africa, and now living in the United States, Kyle brings a unique perspective to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the global game. In this episode of My Mom Calls I...

The Premier League season is over, and we headed to one of Springfield, Missouri's favorite football (soccer) pubs, Mumbles 1888, to watch the final week with fellow fans and talk all things football. In this episode, we dive into:⚽ Arsenal finally lifting the Premier League trophy after years of near misses⚽ Relegation heartbreak and the emotional roller coaster for West Ham supporters⚽ Ea...

For the first time in history, Cabo Verde has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, and for millions of fans, it's a moment generations in the making. In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Fernandes to discuss what this historic achievement means for Cabo Verde, his family's connection to the island nation, and his lifelong passion for the beautiful game. Sebastian shares his journey fro...

In this episode, we sit down with three international members of the Drury University Tennis Team to talk about their home countries: Colombia, Germany, and Morocco. Each fan shares their World Cup predictions, their favorite players, and why they believe their national team could surprise the world when the tournament begins next month. But this episode goes deeper than predictions. We explore wh...

What happens when passion for country meets obsession with club? In this episode, we sit down with a diehard El Tri supporter who also rides hard for Atlético Madrid to break down all things World Cup and UEFA Champions League. From Mexico’s World Cup expectations to Atlético’s mentality in Europe, we dive into:⚽ World Cup predictions and players to watch⚽ What makes El Tri one of the most passi...

Get ready for a Triple Threat World Cup Preview as we break down the chances of the USA, Scotland, and South Africa with special guest Kyle Miles! Kyle brings a one-of-a-kind global perspective. Born in Scotland, raised in South Africa, and now living in the United States, he connects all three footballing worlds in a way few fans can. Add in his passion for the game (and his loyalty to Liverpool…...

Step into the rhythm, flair, and drama of world football 🌍⚽In this episode, we sit down with Pedro Amarante to unpack why the Brazil national football team captures hearts like no other. From samba-style play to a legacy stacked with legends, we explore what makes Brazil the most iconic football nation on the planet. We also break down Brazil’s World Cup outlook, key players to watch, and whethe...

Welcome back to Where in the World Cup 🌍⚽In this episode, we go global with Mathilde Colls as we break down the World Cup chances for both the French and Canadian national teams. Can France make another deep run? Is Canada ready to surprise the world? We dive into playing styles, expectations, and what each team needs to do to make real noise on the biggest stage in football. And because no foot...

We’re not kidding… we could have talked to Cam Nichols for HOURS. In this episode, Cam brings a perspective you don’t hear every day, born in England, raised in the U.S., and somehow balancing both worlds while still being completely locked in on England National Team heading into the World Cup. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 We get into England’s chances, what makes this team different, and of course, his deep, unwavering...

If you’re new to soccer and secretly here for the chaos…welcome, you’re among friends. ☕⚽ If you haven’t seen our Messy on the Pitch shorts yet, you are seriously missing the drama. This is the full-length, unfiltered edition featuring Arsenal vs Chelsea …and let’s just say, things get delightfully messy. From rivalries and controversy to pure “did-that-really-just-happen?” moments, we’re breaki...

Dive into the rise of the Senegal national football team as we sit down with Demba Dja to unpack one of the most exciting stories in world football From the history of Senegal football to their unforgettable triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations, Demba takes us behind the scenes of a team that’s no longer knocking on the door…they’ve kicked it wide open. We break down the drama surrounding their AF...

What does it look like to be a Liverpool FC fan in the United States? Turns out…you’ll never walk alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kyle and Phil from OLSC Kansas City, an official Liverpool supporters club in the US, to talk all things LFC. From two completely different paths to becoming Liverpool fans, to how this Kansas City-based supporters group got started, this is a conversation abou...

Springfield, your matchday just leveled up. ⚽🍻In this episode, we step inside Mumbles 1888, Springfield’s brand new soccer pub built for early kickoffs, big rivalries, and even bigger community. We sit down with owners Neil & Christina Chanter and manager Bailey Turner to talk about how this dream turned into brick, mortar, and perfectly poured pints. Where does the name “Mumbles 1888” come...

Could Springfield, Missouri be the next home of professional men’s and women’s soccer? ⚽In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Ohlensehlen, Director of Economic Vitality and Workforce Development for the City of Springfield, to break down the official USL feasibility study and what it could mean for our community. In December 2024, Springfield City Council unanimously approved a letter of inten...

In this episode, we go inside the American Outlaws with local chapter leaders Ryan and Steve Blamey to talk all things USMNT, USWNT, and what it really means to be part of the largest U.S. Soccer supporters group in the country. If you’ve ever wanted to:Learn the chants 🎶Find your soccer community 🤝Watch every U.S. Soccer match with passionate fans 🔥Get ready for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 🌎S...

What happens when adults fall in love with football and pick sides in one of the Premier League’s newest rivalries? 👀⚽This episode, we’re joined by friends of the pod Jason and Haley as we relive their journeys into the sport. Jason shares how a trip to Anfield as a neutral somehow led him to becoming a Manchester City supporter, while Haley breaks down her loyalty to Liverpool. They also share...

In this episode, we dive into the heart and soul of Mexican football with friend of the pod, Javier Romero!⚽ Javier shares what growing up in Guadalajara was like in a football-loving household and how the sport became a huge part of his childhood and identity. We also talk about how Javier reconnected with his passion for El Tri after moving to the United States, the Liga MX club that has his lo...

The final matchday of the Champions League showed up and chose chaos. We break down a wild UCL finish where everything came down to the final minutes…including a goalkeeper scoring the goal Benfica needed to punch their ticket to the knockout round . If you love last-second drama, this matchday delivered in all caps. Then it’s time for Messy on the Pitch , and this week we’re in Milan. The situati...