Touchline Takes

What a fun and wild year it has been surrounding the world's game, and what better way to end it and ring in the Holiday Season than looking back at all that happened. Cameron and Karl give their takes on what they thought some of the most important moments had been.  From lower-league in the U.S., to the game over in Europe, we even realize that a lot has happened this year we didn't even re...

We’ve been excited to share this episode for awhile. We get the chance to chat all things Minnesota Women’s Soccer with the club’s Co-Founder/President Amanda Yoch. We discuss: • The idea behind the club’s vison • The response from the soccer community • Improvements in women’s soccer • Expectations for the club We chat about all this and so much more! You really don’t want to miss this. Make sure...

The moment we all knew was coming, but just didn't know when: MLS Next Pro unveils its 21 clubs for the inaugural season, plus more to come over the next couple of years. Happy? Sad? Angry? There are a lot of emotions for fans of lower-league soccer to this announcement, including some questionable graphic design choices. We discuss: The ripple effect this will have on USL Oh no, Rochester what ar...

It's been a wild USL Championship season and playoffs, and it all comes down to one final game. We breakdown how we got here and include a bit of our own spicy takes on what the future may hold. We also discuss: NWSL Championship and ongoing investigations What this could mean for the USL W League and Super League Prizes for listeners As always, follow us on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube to get...

We promise we will return to our regularly scheduled broadcasts of discussing lower-league soccer, but what is having fun without a little bit of shenanigans?  Cameron and Karl are thrilled to bring you our HOT takes on the landscape of soccer media scattered throughout the multiverse - each part intertwining with one another to make a beautiful web of excitement. You really don't want to mis...

Cameron and Karl woke up Monday morning expecting a nice and calm and easy week revolving around lower-league soccer in the U.S. Little did we know that the entirety of NISA and the USL would be flipped around with one piece of news. The news big enough to force us out of our 2 week episode schedule to bring you all another banger. Our fault for expecting a calm week in this sport.  We discuss: De...

Welcome back friends and listeners!  Touchline Takes comes at you fast with another episode revolving around all things lower-league soccer in the United States. A lot of interesting elements and discussions to this episode, so you don't want to miss it! We discuss: A New Hot Segment Syracuse Pulse AC? Minnesota Women's Soccer  KC Current new NWSL Stadium NE Revs rebrand logo USL Champio...

PHEWWWWWW!  It's been a bit since we hooked up our mics and gave to you all an episode that talks about all the wild news happening in the world of soccer. We cover all that we can so buckle up, crack open a cold one, and enjoy the ride.  We discuss:  Our optimism surrounding the USMNT Changes to the CCL, Leagues Cup  USL Super League, and NWSL problems  Come for the socce...

This is one we've been excited to share with everyone for awhile. We sit down and chat with Peter Wilt, who has had a hand in building nearly a dozen soccer clubs across the Midwest of the United States. From MLS to NWSL to NASL to USL to Indoor Soccer and to NISA, you won't find a league that he hasn't had some part of his hand in. We discuss: • His humble beginning's of getting started • The cat...

Been awhile since we sat down and did a podcast just on the news of the day, but there was so much to talk about we had to get it done. We discuss:  NISA Nation teams and schedule announcement RIP Rochester Rhinos USMNT World Cup Qualifiers Do we mortgage our house to buy WCQ tickets?   As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you...

Morris Elite SC has EXPLODED onto the soccer scene in the U.S., and Touchline Takes chats all things about the club with President, and former professional player, Vincenzo Bernardo.  The club has grown significantly in just the past five years, and now will be joining the USL W League's inaugural season next year as well.  We discuss: • Vincenzo's journey in his career • How he came up with the v...

In a crossover episode, we chat all things Richmond Kickers and USL League 1 with Elliot of River City 93 Podcast. We discuss: • Richmond Kickers’ history • His journey of being a fan • The competitive nature of USL L1 • Impacts MLS D3 might have on the club And when we say SO much more, we mean it. Be sure to check out Elliot on River City 93 and the other podcasts he is a part of: Well Played, W...

What could be crazier than watching Lionel Messi in a PSG uniform? How about some lower-league soccer action in the U.S.? We chat about: • Our experiences with USL, NISA Cup • The Messi Drama • USMNT Gold Cup Performance If you enjoyed this episode, and want to hear more, subscribe to our podcast as we digest the latest news in the world of soccer both within the United States and outside of it.

In our first sit down chat within the realm of NISA, we chat with President of the Maryland Bobcats, Jay Saba.  We discuss a wide range of topics, including how Maryland has fared since making the jump to NISA (SPOILER: They have been doing very well).  If you haven't heard much about NISA, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon of one of the most intriguing and exciting professional s...

WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER.  In the return of Touchline Takes after a brief hiatus, we discuss all the happenings around soccer in the U.S. and across the world.  INCLUDING possible big developments within the USL  We talk about:  • Olympic competition  • The issues with social media surrounding the sport  • Pro/rel USL???  • The US Open Cup  Subscribe...

What is more stylish than Touchline Takes in soccer kits? How about Touchline Takes x Golaço Kits TOGETHER with soccer kits? It’s a collaboration of a lifetime, bringing it to you exclusively here. We chat about: • The Golaço Kit humble beginnings, including what their original idea was • Starting a business during the COVID Pandemic • Their own favorite kits that is part of the collection And so,...

This is the one you all have been waiting for... Touchline Takes chats all things USL and soccer here in the U.S. with the General Manager of the El Paso Locomotives, Andrew Forrest. We discuss: Andrew's journey to where he is now El Paso's growing success in the USL and community Partnership with FC Juárez in Liga MX The new USL W League... and El Paso's plans in the future His thoughts on the ML...

There is never a dull moment in lower-league soccer here in the U.S. The excitement is overwhelming with all that is happening and we are excited to bring it to you once again. We discuss: A new and familiar face becomes part of the ownership with the Rochester Rhinos More clarity on the MLS' desires for a D3 league USL and NISA mishaps with the Oakland Roots and LA Force not having great weeks......

WHAT?! You've got to be kidding us MLS. Rumors are circulating that the MLS is looking to create a third tier league in the United States, and the implications of this could be devastating to some of the lower-leagues already established in the professional system.  We discuss: How this could effect the USL, NISA and beyond The scenarios that could happen to make sure the lower-leagues surviv...

Join us for an interview with Oliver Platt, an analyst at OneSoccer and one of the top experts on all things Canadian Soccer.   We discuss:  Oli's history with the sport and progression towards broadcasting  Canadian Premier League (first impressions, Covid struggles/success, expansion)  The future of the lower leagues in Canada -Canadian men's national team prospects&nbsp...

Wowie another European season is somehow miraculously in the books, today we talk about: The remaining title races Surprising league winners Some of the unsung heroes this season We will be getting back into USL / NISA / MLS content heavy in the following episodes.... stay tuned for some big pods! 

Welcome back football fans this week we: Discuss the fall of the European Super League Explore the power of the fan in the modern game Recap how the early season of the USL / MLS is looking so far Queensborough USL stadium plans A surprise success story of an American coach in the Bundesliga.... that isn't Jesse Marsch 

The European Super League was announced on 4/18/2020, the league is to be a closed doors league consisting of 15 permanent members and has taken the footballing world to a very dark place. We break down what we know so far, and what we believe the implications could be for the sport as a whole.  As always feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@touchlinetakes) / Instagram @touchline_takes

We are back and our immune systems are revved up and ready to go! This week we: Discuss the 2021 MLS Kits Karl's big move to Cleveland  Potential changes in FIFA's transfer rules and the..... implications Recap where things stand in the top 5 European leagues Get some hype going for the new USL / MLS seasons! As always, feel free to reach out to us @touchlinetakes on twitter, we'd love to hea...

Hello TT fam! We are back again for a little (late) valentines podcast, and our listeners are of course our #1 valentine this year. What can you expect with today's pod: Copa libertadores / Club world cup talk (what's up with Palmeiras?) Diving into the UWS X Nisa partnership, what it could mean for both leagues.  Champions league is back! Discussing the form of our respective favorite clubs...