Sunset Soccer Club

Tyler and Arman are back to talk about the USMNT’s big win over Australia. The win ensures they will win Group D and advance to the knockout stages at the 2026 World Cup. What went right and how did they do it? The guys discuss the match from a tactical and practical perspective. They wrap up the show discussing other action from the World Cup, including Messi’s brilliance, surprise results, and t...

Tyler Kern and Arman Kafai break down the first five-plus days of 2025 FIFA World Cup action, including a deep dive into the US Men's National Team's historic 4-1 demolition of Paraguay — their most dominant World Cup performance ever. The hosts also react to the shocking Spain vs. Cape Verde scoreless draw, the Iran vs. New Zealand thriller, and preview the must-win USA vs. Australia clash, all r...

Join hosts Tyler Kern and Arman Kafai for the thrilling conclusion of Sunset Soccer Club's World Cup preview series, breaking down Groups I, J, K, and L just days before the tournament kicks off. Discover insider analysis on powerhouse teams like France, dark horse contenders, and tactical insights that will shape your viewing experience. This final installment covers everything you need to know a...

Arman and Tyler are back to break down the USMNT’s 3-2 win over Senegal in the first of two tune up matches before the World Cup. How much stock should be put into these matches? They guys discuss that, plus the standout performers from the match.    After that, they dive into part 2 of their World Cup preview series, taking a look at Groups E, F, G, and H on this episode. Can Germany make a run?...

After months of speculation and debate about who was going to make the USMNT’s 26-man roster for the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino has named his squad. GOALKEEPERS (3): Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner     DEFENDERS (10): Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty    MIDFIELDERS (6): Tyler Adam...

Tyler and Arman tackle the first four groups of their World Cup Preview.     Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia   Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland  Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti  Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey     The guys discuss who the favorites are for each group, potential dark horse teams, the best match for e...

Let’s do the math. The USMNT can take 26 players to the World Cup this summer. Who are the locks, who’s on the bubble fighting for their spot, and who is out? Tyler and Arman go position by position to talk about who they would put on the roster when it gets announced May 26th by head coach Mauricio Pochettino. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of The Sunset Soccer Club, Arman and Tyler tackle a big batch of MLS news and rank how concerned we are about some of the most important players for the USMNT. First, the Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be on the verge of being moved from the Pacific Northwest and sold to the highest bidder. We’ve seen this kind of thing before in MLS, with Anthony Precourt attempting to move the Col...

New co-host Arman Kafai joins Tyler Kern to discuss the drama taking place at both ends of the Premier League table. They recap Arsenal vs Manchester City and the emergence of Nico O’Reilly. Then, they turn their attention to Tottenham, who look like real candidates for relegation following the action from the weekend. As the World Cup quickly approaches, news of lagging ticket sales and boosted t...

The USMNT dropped both of its March friendlies, falling to Belgium 5-2 and Portugal 2-0. So…what the hell happened?  Tyler Kern and Arman Kafai break down both matches, the tactical decisions, and lineup curiosities from Mauricio Pochettino. Arman was on the scene in Atlanta for both matches and provides a perspective from watching the games in person.  They wrap up the episode discussing the curr...

We have a March roster for the upcoming friendliest with Belgium and Portugal. Questions abound for head coach Mauricio Pochettino without much time left to answer them ahead of the World Cup. Tyler breaks down what we hope to learn after these two matches, as well as who is on and missing from this USMNT roster.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunset...

Tyler is joined by Daniel Robertson to preview the questions and opportunities facing the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of their March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.  With the World Cup looming just ~90 days away, questions about who starts in the midfield, Weston McKennie’s best position, and the health of Sergino Dest loom large for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. Finally, we wrap up thi...

The Sunset Soccer Club celebrates their 10th episode by welcoming Arman Kafai back to the show to talk about a brand new season of MLS. New York Red Bulls impress under Michael Bradley, LAFC scores a big win, and Arman likes what he’s seeing from Nashville SC.  Elsewhere, the USMNT got good news on the injury front, and Weston McKennie’s contract situation might be nearing a resolution. Chapters: ...

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club takes a look at a big batch of USMNT news from the weekend. Weston McKennie continues his incredible season, Tyler Adams makes the bench for Bournemouth following a big injury, and Alex Freeman makes his La Liga debut. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club features updates on the Ricardo Pepi transfer situation, yet another injury for Gio Reyna, and a wild day in the Champions League.  Following some comments made by Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti about Weston McKennie’s ability to play as a striker, Tyler names his top 3 USMNT players who could have played another position.  Finally, rumors of a World Cup...

Tyler is back with a brand new episode of The Sunset Soccer Club, diving into a six pack of news and information impacting the USMNT and broader soccer world. Weston McKennie is flying at Juventus, but for how much longer? Gio Reyna isn’t playing (again), and we keep a close eye on the injury report for a few key USMNTers.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tikt...

As we wrap up 2025 and the 2026 World Cup picture begins to take shape for the USMNT, it’s time to start projecting who takes the field as the starting XI when the U.S. takes on Paraguay in their opening match on June 12. Tyler brings you his very speculative starting XI. What does he get right? Where does he go wrong? Let us know on Instagram or email us at ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The groups for the 2026 World Cup are now set, outside of the remaining playoffs that will complete the field. We discuss the group and the matchups for the USMNT. Also, who got the best draw out of the host countries of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada? Arman Kafai makes his return to the show to catch us up on Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Vancouver in the MLS Cup Final. And finally, Mohamed Salah and...

Recapping Wins over Paraguay and Uruguay for the USMNT Daniel Robertson joins the show this week to discuss the USMNT’s 2-1 win over Paraguay and 5-1 win over Uruguay in their final matches of 2025. What do the wins mean for the team’s 2026 World Cup aspirations, and what players helped their case to be on the roster next June? Tune in to hear Tyler Kern and Daniel Robertson break it all down. ★ S...

It’s the 3rd episode of The Sunset Soccer Club! On this episode of the show: The Kickoff: Three standout performers from the weekend and an outstanding game of note in the Bundesliga. Steve Davis joins the show to discuss the season in review for FC Dallas. How does he evaluate Eric Quill’s first season in charge? Who should the club build around moving forward? Steve shares his thoughts on these...

It’s Episode #2 of The Sunset Soccer Club. We kick this episode off with some news and observations from a big Tuesday of action in the Champions League, featuring Real Madrid vs Liverpool and PSG vs Bayern Munich. Liverpool looks to have found their form, while Bayern proves they belong in the conversation with the top teams in the tournament. Our guest this week is none other than Arman Kafai, w...

Welcome to The Sunset Soccer Club! This show is built on the idea that soccer is for everyone. Whether you’re a diehard fan, casual observer, or you tune in every four years for the World Cup, we want The Sunset Soccer Club to be a place where you can enjoy learning more about the game. With the World Cup on the horizon in 2026, there’s no shortage of things to talk about in the world of soccer. ★...