Morning Kickaround

There's lots for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to discuss this Monday. College Soccer has been discussing changes for quite some time now and news breaking in how FIBA wants to treat players moving from non-American clubs into American college basketball could bleed into the soccer sphere. What could this mean for college soccer in America? Also, Greg Vanney got an contract extension even though his...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are joined by Herculez Gomez to close out this week. The trio talk about Inter Miami and why Messi and his buddies aren't as good for the MLS as the league would like to believe. Also, they discuss Gianni Infantino and his snubbing of his own organization for autocratic leaders, comtemplate what they would attempt to pilfer from a historic venue, and pick their fab four...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis tackle a pretty heavy issue on this morning's show as they are joined by Valair Shabilla from 615 Soccer to discuss Nashville's La Brigada del Oro boycotting this past weekend's home match against Charlotte FC due to ICE raids throughout the city. The guys keep things light before he comes on to balance things out. Is MLS ruining rivalries by cramming them all into a si...

David Beckham is unhappy with Minnesota United's trash talk after the Loons took down Messi and Miami on Saturday afternoon. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss whether thIs inter-club trash talking good for MLS. Also, Savy King collapsed during Angel City FC's win over the Utah Royals. She's recovering from the incident, but was it right for them to finish the game? The NASL appeald the verdict i...

Who is America's candidate for the soccer pope? In honor of Pope Leo XIV becoming the next successor to St. Peter, Jason Davis and Robert Kerr discuss who could represent American soccer's best pick to step into a global leadership role. The guys also pick their fab four soccer matches to watch in North America this weeknd. Also, the U.S. Open Cup was a disappointment for the USL as only one side...

Jason is back from vacation and Robert is back at 100% health so Morning Kickaround is back! The guys don't pull any punches this Wednesday as they tackle the political climate and how it will affect the 2026 World Cup. They also join the pile on MK Dons for their rebranding efforts and attempts to explain their choices on their new badge and Port Vale's response. Also, LAFC will face Club America...

The Chicago Fire got hammered so badly by Nashville that Gregg Berhalter issued a formal apology in his postgame comments. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss how sincere he was, as well as other takeaways from the first ten weeks on Major League Soccer action. Also, Ron Patel, president of New Mexico United, joins the show to discuss his club and the soccer scene in Albuquerque in general. Finall...

The American Soccer Pyramid, such as it is, takes center stage this Friday with the NWSL announcing its plans for a second division league, thus elevating the Soccer Wars on the women's side of the game. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down that new venture and what it means for the women's game as a whole. Also, a fan is suing the U.S. Women's National Team for "not trying to win" the SheBeliev...

Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the Utah Royals have new owners. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis welcome Simon Evans of the AFP to the show to get to the bottom of what this means for MLS, the NWSL, and American soccer as a whole. Also, the Serie A title race between Napoli and Internazionale could end in the playoff if the two sides remained tied at the top of the table, the Concacaf Champions Cup...

Robert Kerr made the drive to Cleveland to watch Inter Miami took down Columus Crew in a battle of MLS undefeated sides. Robert and Jason Davis break down the thrilling game, as well as the ethics of hosting a big game outside of the Crew's home market. Is MLS in the right to encourage these sorts of events? Also, Portland and LAFC played an equally exciting contest in the late night window on Sat...

Jason is out today so Robert Kerr welcome professional scout Brooks Laimbeer to the show to talk about changes that are gaining momentum in college soccer, including a longer schedule. The pair also look ahead to the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup, a potential Santa Rosa expansion team in the USL, and more. Jason doesn't fully take the day off, though. He did do an interview with Cesar Hernande...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis rap about the U.S. Open Cup third round and some of the memorable moments from the first day of action. Also, the WPSL announced they will begin a second division pro women's league in 2026 and Gianni Infantino confirmed that there will be a plyoff between LAFC and Club America for Club Leon's spot in the Club World Cup should the CAS side with them in their court case...

American soccer is often consumed by conflict with itself and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis do not like this state of affairs. The guys take this show to rundown the things that are working well in the game today and look into how that conflict is ultimately silly. Also, The U.S. Open Cup is back this week to showcse the game's growth at the lower league and grassroots levels. In the same vein, the...

Lots to do on a Friday edition of Morning Kickaround. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down USL's impressive television ratings and whether or not the league has the potential to out pace MLS in terms of popularity. This comes after a discussion about how MLS discussing a calendar switch is more complicated than it seems. Before that, however, the USMNT learned its opponents for this summer's Con...

Promotion and relegation is central to today's show as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss the original plan for the concept here in the USA. It was created back in the 1980s, believe it or not. The guys explain the concept and try to carve today's landscape into that plan. Before that, though Jeremiah Oshan from Sounder at Heart comes on the discuss soccer in the Pacific Northwest and, as per the...

On the heels of Alex Ovechkin breaking a record that was once thought untouchable, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis ask if anyone could possibly break Chris Wondolowski's scoring record and how that potential record chase is different from what Ovechkin accomplished. Before that, though, Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star joins the program to talk about life after Peter Vermes at Sporting Kansas Cit...

Friday's Morning Kickaround! In Long Balls, Jason and Robert ponder Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Mueller landing in MLS, break down FIFA's shady Club World Cup ticket offer, and discuss the news that the 2031 World Cup is (probably) coming to America. Then Elliot "Yogi" Barr joins the show to break down the top 5 moments from the second round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Flag drama. Red cards. Burritos....

Inter Miami has put a stop to any fantasies Robet Kerr and Jason Davis may have had about Messi's bodyguard duking it out with Logan Paul out on the pitch. The club has banned hom from the field and will handle security themselves. Also, the Concacaf Champions Cup gave us a pair of scoreless draws last night. Can anyone find the back of the net in tonight's quarterfinals? The U.S. Open Cup is also...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis look back on the MLS weekend that was, including an emphatic win for San Diego FC over LAFC. Atlanta United also won a barn burner against New York City while Leo Messi scored for Inter Miami in a top of the table showdown with Philly. Oakland Roots got into a bit of social media banter with the Las Vegas Lights before their match at the Colisium. Also, in an incredible...

A week after Jason Davis ailed on MLS for playing through the international break, him and Robert Kerr get ready for a more normal weekend of Major League Soccer with their fab four of games to watch. Also, Logan Paul and Leo Messi'a body guard apparently have beef over energy drinks and Messi's man has challenged Paul to a trial by combat over it. Johnny Cardoso could be moving to the Premier Lea...

Juventus are going through some changes and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to break down what that means for American stars Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie. Also, four teams punched their tickets to the 2026 World Cup over the international window, but will their players and fans be able to make the trip with relative ease? Trininty Rodman makes her return to the U.S. Women's National Team...

The U.S. Men's National Team had a disappointing showing at the Nations League Finals, to say the least. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a cathartic session as they go over what happened this weekend and what the team had to say about their defeats to Panama and Canada. There was also some MLS this weekend, for some reason. That gives Jason another chance to complain about how MLS treats teams wi...

The U.S. Men's National Team lost to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down why it happened and what it means for the squad going forward. They also read through the headlines and rant away on the state of the team and how Mauricio Pochetino has handled the early parts of his tenure as head coach. The USL also takes center stage again as reaction h...

Massive news dropped this week in American soccer this week: The USL owners voted by supermajority to implement promotion and relegation by 2028. Combined with the USL's intent to launch a first division league by that same year, Tuesday's news is some of the biggest in American soccer history. Jason and Robert welcome Simon Evans of the AFP and The Soccer Business Newsletter to the show to break...

The USMNT has a big week ahead of them with the Nations League semis and (hopefully) final. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis go through the roster and rank who is in the best form. Also, MLS has played a month of their season. The guys go through the storylines from the first four weeks of play. Also! In honor of St. Patrick's Day, they remember some famous Patricks throughout the world of soccer and l...