Empire Strykers, FOX Sports 1270AM

Soccer in 60

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Presented by pro indoor soccer club Empire Strykers, Soccer in 60 airs weekly on Southern California-based FOX Sports Radio 1270AM. The show, which features contributors from the area's best local footy podcasts as well as some of the top local and national soccer journalists, is unique in covering all five of the major professional teams in Greater Los Angeles. Tune in to stay up to date on MLS rivals LAFC and LA Galaxy, the MASL's Empire Strykers, NWSL outfit Angel City FC and Orange County SC of the USL Championship. Whether you’re listening in LA County, the OC, Ventura County, the IE (Inl...

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

World Cup — Final Ascent (7/9/26) 09.07.2026

In addition to diving deep into the World Cup home stretch and the drama surrounding Balogun’s rescinded suspension, we discuss what Gabriel Pec’s departure means for the LA Galaxy and whether he might be replaced by Mo Salah. As always, we also talk all things LAFC, Angel City, Empire Strykers and Orange County SC. Photos: Laloumance (Hakimi) and Biser Todorov (Yamal) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY...

World Cup Knockout Stage Drama (7/2/26) 02.07.2026

We continue our in-depth World Cup talk with the tournament entering its do-or-die phase, looking at the three host nations and all the drama of the first two knockout rounds. Of course, we also preview upcoming LAFC, Angel City and Orange County SC games and cover all things LA Galaxy and Empire Strykers. Photos: Bryan Berlin (Balogun) and Svetlana Beketova (Álvarez) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-...

World Cup Group Stage Crunch Time (6/25/26) 25.06.2026

After we dive deep into the World Cup group stage finales and preview the Americans’ clash with “wounded animal” Türkiye, our creative director pushes back against overly positive coverage of the tournament, calling out FIFA’s “disgusting” ticketing policy. As always, we also check in on LAFC, the LA Galaxy, Angel City, the Empire Strykers, and Orange County SC. Photo credit: Bryan Berlin (Ream) a...

World Cup week 1 snapshot (6/18/26) 19.06.2026

In addition to dissecting Angel City's seismic decision to fire its head coach, we take stock of the World Cup one week into the tournament, review the most intriguing games thus far, and preview USA vS. Türkiye along with other huge week two matchups. As always, we also check in on LAFC, the LA Galaxy, the Empire Strykers and Orange County SC. Photos: Bryan Berlin (McKennie) and Khoa Nguyen (Kane...

World Cup week 1 previews (6/11/26) 11.06.2026

On this episode of the show, we preview our selection of the most intriguing games of the World Cup’s opening week, including USA vs. Paraguay, Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil vs. Morocco, and England vs. Croatia. As always, we also check in on LAFC, the LA Galaxy, Angel City, the Empire Strykers, and Orange County SC. Photo credits: Bryan Berlin (Robinson) and Chris McPhee (Davies) via Wi...

LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz, Julio Ramos (on Mexico) & Randy Hernandez (on TST) — (6/4/26) 11.06.2026

LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz shares how he thinks the team and his big offseason signings have done so far in 2026, what has led to greater pragmatism on the field, and whether there will more signings over the summer. In addition to checking in on the U.S and Canada, we preview Mexico’s World Cup opener with Julio Ramos of LatiNation FC and talk Empire Strykers in TST with Randy Hernandez of Fútbol Ra...

World Cup coverage kickoff (5/28/26) 29.05.2026

We kick off our World Cup coverage by assessing the final U.S. roster and looking at some of the most intriguing question marks ahead of Canada and Mexico’s reveals. Of course, we also check in on the Empire Strykers battling for $1 million at TST (with the help of Fútbol Rapido Insider's Randy Hernandez) and talk all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City and Orange County SC.

Orange County SC captain Tom Brewitt (5/21/26) 29.05.2026

Orange County SC captain Tom Brewitt tells us why he returned to the U.S. from his native England, where fans might run into him and his “bear,” what he makes of OC’s recent run of tough results, and how the team looks to bounce back in the huge six-pointer with Oakland. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City and Empire Strykers.

Apple Sports writer Andy Deossa (5/14/26) 29.05.2026

Apple Sports writer Andy Deossa tells us why the LA Galaxy may finally be a “serious team” with Marcinkowski in net, how the gut punch at KC could still hint at a mentality problem, whether LAFC’s run of poor form has exposed deeper issues, and what he makes of the club’s history of struggles at center forward. As always, we also cover all things Angel City, Empire Strykers and Orange County SC.

Apple TV play-by-play voice Jake Zivin (5/7/26) 29.05.2026

Check out this week’s episode of FOX Sports 1270AM’s “Soccer in 60” as Apple TV’s lead play-by-play voice Jake Zivin chimes in on Dos Santos pointing fingers over LAFC’s schedule congestion, the upcoming games vs. Houston and St. Louis, the Galaxy’s performance vs. Vancouver, whether Vanney has found his defensive spine, and both clubs’ summer transfer needs. As always, we also cover all things An...

Soccer America's Scott French (4/30/26) 29.05.2026

Soccer America writer Scott French tells us why LA Galaxy’s Vanney isn’t on the hot seat as he looks for “the greatest art in MLS,” what he wants the club to do during the next transfer window, how he rated LAFC's dramatic home win over Toluca, and what he expects from the away clash at San Diego and the Champions Cup away leg in Mexico. As always, we also cover all things Angel City, Empire Stryk...

Angel City midfielder Nealy Martin (4/23/26) 29.05.2026

Angel City midfielder Nealy Martin tells us why her teammates recently sang for her, what was great about training in the absence of the club’s internationals, how she reached the NWSL via an open tryout after going undrafted, and what she expects from Sunday’s huge clash with Portland. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Empire Strykers, and Orange County SC.

LA Times soccer writer Kevin Baxter (4/16/26) 16.04.2026

Longtime LA Times soccer writer Kevin Baxter chimes in on the persistent criticism of Marc Dos Santos after a historically strong start to LAFC’s season, Greg Vanney’s job security in light of LA Galaxy’s lackluster form in early 2026, whether Angel City under Alex Straus has gone from being “a mess” and “less of a mess” to being the real deal, and lots more. As always, we also cover all things Em...

Empire captain & Interim Head Coach Robert Palmer (4/9/26) 09.04.2026

The Empire Strykers’ two-time MASL Defensive Player of the Year, Robert Palmer, takes us inside his team’s recent playoff series against Milwaukee, getting Empire into the postseason after taking over as player-coach, the challenge of filling both roles during a game, and the tension of which one to focus on going forward. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City, and Orange...

Si60: Orange County Player of the Year Nico Benalcázar (4/2/26) 02.04.2026

Check out this week’s episode of FOX Sports 1270AM’s “Soccer in 60” as reigning Orange County SC Player of the Year Nico Benalcázar tells us why he sometimes pretends to be working on his laptop, what’s made OCSC the elite defensive team of early 2026, what he thought of the performance in the huge win at Oakland, and how he plans to watch the World Cup if he’s not playing for Ecuador. As always,...

Apple TV’s former USWNT star Lori Lindsey (3/26/26) 26.03.2026

Apple TV and CBS Sports’ former U.S. star Lori Lindsey talks about Greg Vanney’s job security amid the LA Galaxy’s bumpy start to 2026, the controversy surrounding Son Heung-min and the pragmatic tactics of record-setting LAFC, the identity of Alex Straus’ high-flying Angel City ahead of the massive clash with Houston, and lots more. As always, we also cover all things Empire Strykers and Orange C...

Empire Strykers defender Ben Suddeth (3/19/26) 20.03.2026

The Empire Strykers' rising rookie Ben Suddeth talks about being adopted as a young child and wanting to explore his South Korean roots, what has allowed him to log a lot more MASL minutes lately, the huge upset win at Milwaukee, Sunday’s key clash with Utica, and lots more. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City and Orange County SC.

Angel City & U.S. youth phenom Taylor Suarez (3/12/26) 12.03.2026

U.S. youth phenom Taylor Suarez talks about skipping three years of high school and college to join Angel City, how she relates to her Puerto Rican and Portuguese roots, why the interview might make her dad mad, her thoughts on the season opener vs. Chicago, and lots more. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Empire Strykers and Orange County SC.

LAFC Head Coach Marc Dos Santos (3/5/26) 05.03.2026

LAFC Head Coach Marc Dos Santos talks about balancing winning now with developing major prospects like David Martínez, how tough it was to convince Stephen Eustáquio to join the club, his thoughts on the win at Houston, and the upcoming MLS and Champions Cup games, his relationship with his brother and fellow coach Phil, and more. As always, we also dive into all things LA Galaxy, Angel City, Empi...

Empire’s Dinamo Kyiv product Zakhar Shkidchenko 27.02.2026

New Empire Strykers forward Zakhar Shkidchenko talks about coming up alongside current Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk and PSG center back Ilya Zabarnyi, how his dad kept him from quitting soccer, the ways Russia’s war against his native Ukraine has affected his family and friends, scoring a brace in his second ever MASL game, and lots more. As always, we also talk all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel...

Kara Lang Romero - KCAL Sports Central / CanWNT (2/19/26) 20.02.2026

Check out this week’s episode of FOX Sports 1270AM’s “Soccer in 60” as KCAL Sports Central’s Canada legend Kara Lang Romero joins the panel to break down LAFC and LA Galaxy’s Champions League and MLS openers, why Stephen Eustáquio is a huge addition for the Black & Gold, how she rates the Galaxy roster, what we can expect from Angel City in 2026, and lots more. As always, we also talk all things E...

2/12 with Empire Head Coach Onua Obasi (Black History Month Edition) 13.02.2026

Check out the Black History Month episode of FOX Sports 1270AM’s “Soccer in 60” as Onua Obasi of the Empire Strykers discusses his Nigerian heritage, whether he feels pressure as one of the few Black head coaches at the highest levels of the sport, and how a family tragedy further fueled his passion for social equity and criminal justice reform. We also get briefed on the Strykers’ preparations fo...

2/5 with OC Head Coach Danny Stone 05.02.2026

Check out this week’s episode of FOX Sports 1270AM’s “Soccer in 60” as Orange County SC Head Coach Danny Stone breaks down his team’s recent scrimmage against the LA Galaxy, the current state of the roster, what makes OC is so good at attracting and developing top talent, why Irvine’s Great Park is an ideal home for the club, and more. As always, we also discuss all things LAFC, Galaxy, Angel City...

1/29 with Empire's ex-Cuba futsal star Walter Díaz González 29.01.2026

Former Cuba futsal international Walter Díaz González talks to us about growing up in Havana, his rise to MASL stardom with the Empire Strykers, the club’s exceptional form of late, the upcoming road clashes with Kansas City and Baltimore, and lots more. As always, we also discuss all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City and Orange County SC.

1/22 with Angel City Head Coach Alex Straus 24.01.2026

Angel City Head Coach Alex Straus shares whether he’s been to Disneyland, reflects on his side missing the playoffs in 2025, breaks down the blockbuster signings of Ary Borges and Emily Sams, and tells us why “there will be championships here.” As always, we also get you caught up on all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Empire Strykers and Orange County SC.

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