Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos break down the latest USMNT news, including Johnny Cardoso being ruled out of the  World Cup , concerns surrounding Christian Pulisic ’s glute injury, and what Gio Reyna finally scoring again in the Bundesliga could mean for his future with the national team. Tab then breaks down the U.S. group-stage opponents, Paraguay , Australia, and Turkey ( Turkiye), ...

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos break down the latest USMNT storylines as the FIFA World Cup approaches. Tab makes the case for why Diego Luna and Johnny Cardoso dereseve spots on Mauricio Pochettino ’s roster, while also expressing why he is now concerned over Christian Pulisic ’s recent struggles with AC Milan . Tab then ranks his Top 5 individual USMNT World Cup performances since 1990 wit...

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos open the show by checking in on the latest USMNT performances, including Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie facing off in Serie A , Alex Freeman earning his first start in La Liga , and Gio Reyna finding minutes in the Bundesliga . They’re then joined by elite skills trainer Alex Ramos , who also happens to be Tab’s son. Alex shares the moment he realized hi...

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos break down the biggest storylines surrounding the USMNT heading into the FIFA World Cup , including the red-hot form of Folarin Balogun and the missed opportunity to build chemistry with Christian Pulisic during the March friendlies. They also discuss Pellegrino Matarazzo ’s stunning Copa del Rey triumph and what it could mean for his future — could he one day...

Tom Bogert returns from paternity leave alongside Tab Ramos to break down the latest around the USMNT. They start with the shocking timing and fallout of Matt Crocker leaving his role as U.S. Soccer Sporting Director for a move to Saudi Arabia less than two months before the FIFA World Cup . Tab explains why he sees it as a troubling sign for the program, and why building a stronger culture is mor...

Clint Mathis returns for an extended conversation with Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos, diving deep into one of the most fascinating careers in U.S. Soccer history. From growing up in Conyers, Georgia where the odds of becoming a professional soccer player were slim, to emerging as one of the game’s most electrifying talents, Clint shares his full journey. The group revisits his legendary run with...

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos react to another disappointing USMNT performance against Portugal , questioning the tactical approach from Mauricio Pochettino,  including the decision to deploy Christian Pulisic as a lone forward in a false 9 role. Tab voices concerns over the lack of a clear identity, while Matt breaks down exactly what went wrong tactically. They also react to Pochettino’s e...

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT’s disastrous second-half collapse in a 5–2 loss to Belgium . Tab breaks down what went wrong, what Mauricio Pochettino could have done differently to slow down Jérémy Doku , and shares his growing concerns about Christian Pulisic, and why the U.S. needs more from “Captain America.” Looking ahead to the clash with Por...

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos break down Christian Pulisic and the importance of him returning to top form, including why building the USMNT attack around his skill set could unlock the team’s full potential. They explore how a core attacking group featuring  Folarin Balogun , Weston McKennie , and Pulisic can transform the final third, and dive into the ongoing question surrounding Tim Weah...

As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup heats up, the USMNT March friendlies roster might be our clearest signal yet of what’s to come. On this episode of Inside American Soccer , Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos react to the latest squad under Mauricio Pochettino. They break down what this roster tells us about the U.S. squad for the World Cup, including notable omissions like Yunus Musah, Dieg...

This week on Inside American Soccer , Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos welcome back USMNT legend Tony Meola. Tony reflects on his unlikely journey, from playing center forward at Kearny High School in New Jersey, to attending the  University of Virginia on a dual baseball and soccer scholarship, to the disappointment of being cut from the 1988 Olympic  team. He opens up about the greatest perfor...

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos dive into the dual-national panic surrounding Noahkai Banks , break down Johnny Cardoso starring in the UEFA Champions League for Atlético Madrid , and examine how Weston McKennie ’s new four-year contract with Juventus could shape his role with the USMNT moving forward. They then rank their Top 5 Most Underrated USMNT players of the last 40 years, featuring n...

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle examine the impact of Josh Sargent ’s move to Major League Soccer and where he fits in the USMNT No. 9 depth chart behind Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi . They also raise concerns about Tyler Adams ’ return to the Premier League and discuss potential World Cup replacements if needed. The duo ranks their Top 5 MLS players who must impress Mauricio Pochettino t...

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle break down the USMNT depth chart at the No. 9 position. With Haji Wright coming off a hat-trick and Patrick Agyemang reaching double-digit goals in the Championship, they analyze how each striker fits into Mauricio Pochettino’s system along with Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi — both for the upcoming March friendlies and the 2026 World Cup. Doyle unveils his p...

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos are joined by USMNT legend and World Cup goal-scorer Clint Mathis for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most iconic eras in American soccer. Clint breaks down what made the 2002 U.S. team so special, shares the story behind his Sports Illustrated cover, and explains how his famous mohawk landed him in trouble. Tab reveals why Clint is his favorite American playe...

With Tom on paternity leave for a few weeks, Tab Ramos teams up with MLS Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, and they are joined by USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa for an epic show! They discuss the pressure on the current National Team to at least reach the Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, and why it was easier being the underdog back in the day. Tom and Marcelo talk about how Pochettino should have han...

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos are joined by USMNT analyst Brian Dunseth for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. Soccer. The group revisits Tab’s legendary Snickers commercial, breaks down the latest transfer news involving Alex Freeman, Ricardo Pepi, and Patrick Agyemang, and digs into the biggest culture shift Mauricio Pochettino has brought to the national team. Dunseth unveils his USMNT Starti...

Tom and Tab are joined by Paul Tenorio of The Athletic to discuss the latest news on Josh Sargent's struggle to get to MLS, Weston McKennie's leverage over Juventus and Paul's Top 5 USMNT Things to Watch before the World Cup. Tab is honest about Gio Reyna and where he can be useful for the US Team, and Tab also tells an incredible story about the 1990 World Cup and how the US was unprepared for wh...

Tom and Tab get into the Pepi injury fallout, Josh Sargent's potential move to Toronto FC, what to make of Weston McKennie's goal scoring surge and when Christian Pulisic will come home to MLS. They answer your mailbag questions about the World Cup roster, players that didn't develop they way they thought and why Gio Reyna's run at Azteca sums up the current generation of USMNT players. Plus Tab g...

Tom and Tab welcome in their first guest, USMNT legend and one of New Jersey's finest Tony Meola. Tony and Tab talk about growing up in Kearny NJ, and how the soccer loving town played a role in their development. Then they discuss their plans for building a professional team in Kearny in the near future. Tony talks about why Tab is the greatest USMNT midfielder of all-time, and goes deep on the p...

Tom and Tab discuss the latest on Americans playing abroad as well as the most up to date news on injuries and transfer rumors. Should Mauricio Pochettino switch to a 3-5-2 formation and build the system around Christian Pulisic, should Ricardo Pepi move to the Premier League before the World Cup, and how do Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and Patrick Agyemang fit in with the USMNT... Plus, what...

Tom and Tab discuss all the latest transfer rumors surrounding the USMNT players. Who is moving, who is staying, where might they go, and what decisions need to be made in January. They cover Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams Manchester United rumors, Weston McKennie's contract issues with Juventus, if Alex Freeman should leave MLS for Spain, Haji Wright's chances of gong to the Premier League and...

Tom and Tab do their USMNT Year in Review Special! They grade the overall performance of the team during 2025, with some harsh words for Maurcio Pochettino. Both then give their Top-5 USMNT Players and Moments of the Year, including Tab's surprising #1 pick which changed everything for U.S. Soccer. Tab tells an incredible story from U20 World Cup Qualifiers in CONCACAF, and Tom gives all the lates...

Tom and Tab react to the USMNT's very favorable World Cup draw, breaking down the matchups with Paraguay, Australia, and likely Turkiye. They get into why expectations for the team are now raised, and how the draw will impact the team selection and lineups. Tab tells a couple of incredible stories about qualifying and preparing for the 1990 World Cup, and how much different things were for U.S. So...

Tom and Tab go through the very interesting weekend for Americans abroad, including Christian Pulisic sitting out, Ricardo Pepi and Tyler Adams scoring beautiful goals, Weston McKennie playing Right Wing Back and Tanner Tessmann at Center Back. They also discuss the USMNT players in MLS Cup, focussing on Brian White's chances of making the World Cup roster in the summer. They break down the Pot sy...