Morning Kickaround

NWSL Opening Weeked is here so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis welcome Claire Watkins from Just Women's Sports to talk about the nation's premier women's soccer league. Will Orlando repeat as champion? Who can challenge them for supremacy? We ask those questions and more. Before that, MLS turned things around in the Concacaf Champions Cup thatnks to the Vancouver Whitecaps pullin off an upset. Lionel...

The Athletic published both parts of thier annual MLS General Manager survey which means Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a lot discuss about in terms of the state of the USA's top domestic league. The Apple TV deal, over saturation of Lionel Messi, the league calendar and much more come up in the dialogue. Before that, though, the duo shoot the breeze about MLS clubs struggling in the Concacaf Ch...

Jason Davis is flying solo today after a busy weekend of soccer. Over in MLS, the Sounders thump LAFC in Seattle, Inter Miami beat Charlotte despite no Messi and a goalkeeper red card, and LA Galaxy's championship hangover keeps getting worse. On the other side of the ocean, Josh Sargent scored again for Norwich. Is he the top choice at striker for the USMNT? Christian Pulisic ended AC Milan's los...

Nothing is ever to crazy for FIFA as the idea of a 64 team World Cup is being floated around the FIFA Council. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis make sure to point out how silly the idea is. They also select their Fab Four of MLS games this weekend and break down Lionel Messi's load management. Also, the guys discuss which region of the United States could put together an origin team a la Chivas de Guad...

The USL is showing a lot of ambition on the eve of their new season. Several teams are planning to join the circuit in the next couple years and they are planning to start their own top-tier competition. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to take stock of their latest plans. Also, Gianni Infantino wants a Super Bowl style halftime show for the World Cup Final, U.S. Soccer is working to protect r...

It was another unpredictable weekend in MLS, which gives Robert Kerr and Jason Davis plenty to talk about on the domestic front. The Philadelphia Union are off to a hot start, the San Diego FC home opener was a scoreless draw marred by homophobic chanting, and Lionel Messi was hed out of an away game against Houston due to "load management." Also, Jason's Fulham are in the FA Cup Quarterfinals, AC...

The U.S. Women's National Team lost for the first time since Emma Hayes took over, so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis assess whether or not it's time to panic and freak out. Also, Pulisic seems to be playing less for AC Milan. Should he panic and freak out about Joao Feliz stealing his spot? The guys also take a trip down the memory hole of how American soccer has always been a capitalist endeavor and...

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant goal for Miami as they easily advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup. He also got himself and Luis Suarez a little fine from MLS for laying hands on an NYCFC player on opening day. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break it all down. The USWNT also goes for some silverware this evening as they take on Japan in the final game of the SheBelieves Cup. Who do the hosts want to...

MLS Opening Weekend has come and gone and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis offer up their takeaways from the busy weekend of exciting late goals and sloppy backline play. Also! Is the EPL title race over after Liverpool's win and Arsenal's loss? The USWNT is one win away from winning the SheBelieves Cup again. Only Japan stands in the way of them winning their own tournament. Finally! Does the USL's ne...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis get everyone caught up on continental competition this Wednesday morning as MLS joins the Concacaf Champions Cup fray and Christian Pulisic crashes out of the Champions League. The USL also trademarked "USL Premier" as the likely name for their new first division league. The gang also get to know the soccer scene of Richmond, Virginia. They enlist Elliot Barr, host of t...

You all had a lot to say about the USL's plans for a first division league, so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis do as well! The crew takes a deeper look into their ideas and what they mean for the future of soccer in the USA. Before that, they look back at the weekend that was for Americans in Europe, look ahead to MLS joining the Concacaf Champions Cup fray, and ask if MLS is ready to level up in 2025...

The United Soccer League is kicking off another battle in the long running American Soccer War. They announced a new first division league launching in 2027, so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis bring on John Morrissey of USL Tactics to break this story down. The crew also gets to know Charlotte, North Carolina in a long awaited installment of Better Know Your District. To help them learn about Charlott...

Weston McKennie scored a banger of a goal for Juventus in the Champions League, so, of course, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis had to sing Weston's praises right out of the gate. They also look ahead to Pulisic and his AC Milan side in knockout round action today. The USWNT's selections for the SheBelieves Cup are out and there are some notable names missing. They go MLS heavy after that with a look a...

Josh Sargent got back on the scoresheet for Norwich City this weekend and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to talk about if he can become the high flying striker the USMNT needs. They also wade into the topic of club ownership as tabloid rumors link Ryan Reynolds to the sale of the Vancouver Whitecaps and investigate why so many rich Americans want to buy lower lever English clubs. Finally, th...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis banter about the $2 billion that clubs spent in the January transfer window, what American could accomplish (if their manager gives them a chance) this weekend, and the U.S. Open Cup schedule. They are then joind by David Gass to talk about a very active MLS offseason and which teams did best to position themselves for an MLS Cup run. Finally, they talk about the whole...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis close out the week with a look back at the new Champions League format and a look ahead to the draw for the preliminary knockout round. They also talk about the week that Ricardo Pepi went through and Miguel Almiron's return to Atlanta United after five solid years in Newcastle. Like and Subscribe to Morning Kickaround on YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And check out MK Live every Monda...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis go over the Champions League chaos in store for this afternoon before getting into the weeds when it comes to Rocco Commisso's burner account trashing MLS and how it affects the ongoing trail between NASL and the U.S Soccer Federation. Lionel Messi is also making headlines again as his influence at Inter Miami continues to grow. Finally, MLS will send 16 clubs to the U....

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about how Christian Pulisic is back and scoring goals for AC Milan after his latest bout with a leg injury. He wasn't the only American making waves in Europe this weekend, either. Tyler Adams starred for AFC Bournemouth and Josh Sargent was in action for Norwich. Also, Naomi Girma completed her record move to Chelsea and was greeted with much fanfare at Stamford B...

Have American fans normalized ultra-high ticket prices? The world is taking aim at the astronomical price tag to get into FIFA Club World Cup matches and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a lot to say about it. Before that, the NWSL is looking to expand even further, Christian Pulisic returned to action for AC Milan, and Diego Luna gave us an image to remember following the USMNT's 3-0 win over Cos...

The USMNT January Camp comes to a close tonight as the best Americans MLS has to offer take on Costa Rica. What did Robert Kerr and Jason Davis take from their 3-1 win over Venezuela on Saturday and what are they watching tonight? Also, Jeff Rueter joins the show to talk about MLS transfers and Naomi Girma is on her way to Chelsea for MORE than one million dollars! The crew round out the show by r...

USMNT January Camp is here so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about which players can make a name for themselves this month. They also talk about what Naomi Girma's impending record setting move to Europe means for the NWSL and Women's Soccer as a whole. The crew are then joined by Edwin Jimenez, president of Inter Detroit, to help Robert prepare for his first futsal play-by-play experience. Fina...

Jurgen Klopp has declared himself "Dr. Football" as Red Bull names him head of soccer. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis diagnose what this means for the former Dortmund and Liverpool manager. Two guests also join the show today as Charles Boehm gives the lowdown on MLS's new Cash for Trades concept. After that, Dennis Crowley, founder of Kingston Stockade, arrives to talk about the new League for Clubs...

The NASL will get its day in court against MLS and U.S. Soccer in their anti-trust lawsuit as they seek $500 million in damages. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss what this means for the broader landscape of soccer in the United States. Also, MLS is in the news for preseason holdouts, transfer rumors, and a possible record spend. Finally, Gregg Berhalter defends his time as USMNT head coach. Was...

On today's Morning Kickaround, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about MLS transfer rumors, both real and MLS's erroneous reports. Also, Tom Bogert joins the show to go in depth in the MLS offseason before he has to cut out to break some major league news. We also peek across the pond to get the lowdown on Everton canning Sean Dyche and the upcoming FA Cup Third Round. Learn more about your ad choi...

Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back as Mauricio Pochettino has selected his first January camp roster to face Venezuela and Costa Rica. Do any of these MLS based players have a shot at the first team? Also, the MLS transfer season is in full swing with Kevin de Bruyne leading the headlines. Finally, rumors are swirling that Elon Musk might want to dip his toes in soccer ownership with Liverpool....