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The World Cup is wrapped up. The young USMNT impressed and ultimately provided much optimism heading into the 2026 in North America. But what does it all mean in the grand scheme of US Soccer? How has Europe provided the tools for Americans to prosper? What does this mean for the youth going forward? Mark dillon, current director for The Talent Projekt, joins us to talk past, present, and future....

Inès Jaurena is a French professional footballer for Olympic Lyon, quite possibly the best team in the world. She played youth and second-tier footy in Paris before committing to Florida State University. Afterwards finding her way in semi-pro and then professional opportunities with Paris FC and Bordeaux. She has also represented the French national team in her youth and senior career. We talk ab...

Leo Fernandes is a Brazilian born, Long Island raised professional soccer player for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship, USA’s second professional tier. Leo was drafted by the Philadelphia Union where he made his MLS debut, before later going on loan to teams like the NY Cosmos. He's played with the likes of Joe Cole and Raul. Yes that Raul. After 10 years as a professional, Leo arguabl...

Malia Berkely currently plays for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. After being doubted as a player in her youth, she earned a place in the US youth national team camp from u-15 to u-23. At Florida State University she became the one of the most decorated players in the university’s history earning ACC Defensive Player of the year in 2019 & 2020, leading the team to three ACC Championship ti...

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Wags and Jack are back on to talk about the performance of the USA thus far, group stage wrap up, preview of The USA vs The Netherlands, and some farewells to the teams that didn’t show their best this tournament.•WHAT IS FOOTWORK? Sponsored by https://footwork.club/•Sean and Dylan are two Division 3 graduates, who dropped everything to pursue their dream of being professional soccer players. Both...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we have an amazing section from episode 00:71 The Balancing Act with Fabien Lewis. Fabien dives deep into adapting and why he always looks on the bright side of a situation. Friends often asked him if he even cared but of course he did. His experiences just shaped him to find the silver lin...

Aaron Walker is a professional soccer player who plays for Greenville Triumph in the USL League One. Aaron’s journey as a professional has been a rollercoaster, coming out of a D3 university and having to prove himself, to then making it, then back to square 1 on multiple occasions, and yet still finding the determination and self-confidence to make it again and again. We talk about combines and t...

Wags and Jack join the guys to talk post game reaction of the USA vs Wales match. Some positives, some negatives, some wild player ratings, and an optimistic look for the rest of the tournament.•WHAT IS FOOTWORK? Sponsored by https://footwork.club/•Sean and Dylan are two Division 3 graduates, who dropped everything to pursue their dream of being professional soccer players. Both playing in Germany...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:73 The Balancing Act with Nate Steinwascher.••• From The Full Episode•••This week we welcome the great Nate Steinwascher to Footwork. Nate is the starting keeper for @detroitcityfootballclub as well as a husband, father, and an accountant. How...

Savannah McCaskill is currently playing for Angel City FC in the NWSL. After having an excellent college career at the University of South Carolina, Savannah got herself into the US National Team camp while being drafted 2nd pick overall in the 2018 NWSL draft. She has since played with Sky Blue FC, Sydney FC, Chicago Red Stars, Racing Louisville, and currently with Angel City FC. After Savannah's...

Cecilia Lihv and Joe Funicello are the president and technical director of SoccerViza FC. SoccerViza is a brand synonymous with underdogs creating their own success. That has seen different forms throughout it’s roughly 9 years of existence. It helped Sean and Dylan gain experience and exposure early in their careers, it made waves in youth football in Connecticut, and traveled the world helping t...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:77 Hungry for More with Malaysian Super League Player David Rowley.•Check out the video version of this stoppage time here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKkKd95e7kE&t=259s••• From The Full Episode•••One week playing in the 2nd league of Mal...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:78 From D3 to Bundesliga with Ryan Malone••• From The Full Episode•••A former Division 3 athlete at Springfield College, Ryan Malone currently applies his trade in the 2nd Bundesliga with Hansa Rostock. Playing professional can be difficult en...

The legend Jake Keegan returns for a super quick insight into the upcoming USL League 1 Playoffs. Who's in it, the mindset, and the season leading up to this point. For those who are unfamiliar, USL League 1 is a professional league in the third tier of the US Soccer Pyramid. Jake is a forward/winger for Greenville Triumph who will play Tormenta FC in the semifinal on October 29th at 7:30 Eastern...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:79 Homecoming with Kylie Strom••• From The Full Episode•••This week we sit down and welcome back Footwork's first ever guest, Kylie Strom! Not only is she back on Footwork, but after spending four years overseas pursing her dream, she is final...

Fan favorite Wagsy is back but this time with some serious topics. The boys draw parallels between soccer careers, Wags' new coaching career, and any profession. The role of confidence and riding the waves of doubt. Steps forward and steps back. Tricks, stories, and situations when faced with that sub-conscious question 'am I good enough?' It it worth it? We are so focused on the early payoff, mak...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:80 Delusional Success with Hossein Ellahi••• From The Full Episode•••Hossein Ellahi has played in Australia, the USA, Germany, Singapore, India, France, and Austria. And he's only 25. Betting on himself from a young age, Hossein describes his...

This week we sit down withNico Carrera, a defender for Holstein Kiel in the 2nd Bundesliga. Born in Mexico, his journey has seen him learn the game in several different places. Along with playing for the prestigious FC Dallas and Pachuca academies, Nico has also represented both Mexico and the USA at the national level, even playing in the youth World Cup in Brazil. Nico knows how much him and his...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 1:04 What If? with Brian Saramago.••• From The Full Episode•••Brian Saramago is a Portuguese/American professional soccer player currently playing for B SAD in the Portuguese 2nd tier. A deadline day contract which captivated years of blood, swea...

Dylan and Sean sit down to chat about some very important updates: FOOTWORK MERCH, Signing Up For The Newsletter, Consultations, Subscribing to Footwork & The Footwork Derby. Yes, the Merch is finally here!•WHAT IS FOOTWORK? Sponsored by https://footwork.club•Sean and Dylan are two Division 3 graduates, who dropped everything to pursue their dream of being professional soccer players. Both playing...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 1:03 Grateful, But Far From Done with Kristina Maksuti.••• From The Full Episode•••Kristina Maksuti is a professional soccer player for SV Meppen, playing in the 1.Bundesliga in Germany. After graduating from University in New York, she was left...

Brian Saramago is a Portuguese/American professional soccer player currently playing for B SAD in the Portuguese 2nd tier. A deadline day contract which captivated years of blood, sweat, and tears. Brian's youth success at Red Bulls Academy, U17-19 USMNT, and Loyola University left him destined for a professional contract as his next step. But things don't always work out as you plan. Keeping the...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 1:02: Leaving Home at 15 with Nico Gaitan. Nico Gaitan is a professional soccer player for Club Villa Dálmine, a second tier club in Argentina. He's back in the country applying his trade over 10 years since he first embarked on this journey to b...

Kristina Maksuti is a professional soccer player for SV Meppen, playing in the 1.Bundesliga in Germany. After graduating from University in New York, she was left frustrated with the lack of opportunities football had to offer. She packed her bags and moved to Australia with the idea of escaping football and starting over. One thing led to another, she winds up playing with a 2nd tier team there,...