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On Episode 47 of the SSFC Podcast, we’re discussing one thing: failure to qualify. The USMNT U-23s didn’t qualify for the Olympics for the 3rd consecutive time and 4th time in 5 opportunities, and it’s a setback and a failure for the MNT program. We’re quickly breaking down all of it, from the players on the field to the coaching decisions, to the fact that our best players weren’t available to pl...

On Episode 46 of the SSFC Podcast, we recap the USMNT’s victory over Jamaica and preview the big doubleheader on Sunday with the USMNT’s match against Northern Ireland and the United States U-23s attempting to book their trip to Tokyo in Olympic qualifying against Honduras. The USMNT had several standout performers yesterday from Sergiño Dest to Brenden Aaronson. We discuss some of those performan...

It’s a short episode this week on the SSFC Podcast, but Episode 45 focuses on the USMNT roster that was released this week ahead of friendlies against Jamaica and Northern Ireland. We dissect the roster and discuss some of the changes that will come in the middle of the window due to Covid restrictions in the United Kingdom. We also go through some of the players who weren’t called in for various...

On Episode 44 of the SSFC Podcast, we go through the U-23 Olympic qualifying roster that was released by Jason Kreis yesterday. With 20 guys remaining in Guadalajara to take on Concacaf and qualify for the Tokyo Games, we take a look at who those players are and what combinations they could have on the field. Starting with a general breakdown of the roster, you see there are plenty of players with...

Get your weekend started with Episode 43 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! On this episode, we go through the U-23 training roster for Olympic qualifying. There were a few players who were removed, and some who were left off the roster. We explain why they are absent from the roster. The USMNT have a couple of matches coming up. We discuss the one that was just announced against Jamaica as well a...

As we close out Black History Month, we have a special episode of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast dedicated to one supporter who is using his platform to tell the stories that need telling. Elliot Barr is the co-host of the Can I Kick It Podcast, which covers Black soccer history, moments, and players. Since Juneteenth 2020, he and his co-host Chenier Durand II have brought stories and interviews a...

We have a few things to dissect on Episode 41 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, we give our thoughts on the 3rd jersey that leaked yesterday for the USWNT and the USMNT. We assume some things, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a zany jersey and I like it! Next up, the WNT win SheBelieves Cup again. We discuss some of the players that stood out above the rest, like Crystal Dunn, Christen Press...

SheBelieves Cup begins this evening, so we have a quick Episode 40 for you to view while you prepare for the matches! The United States Women’s National Team begin with a match this evening against Canada, then follow with matches Sunday against Brazil and next Wednesday against Argentina. In preparations for the tournament, the USWNT media availabilities gave some nice insight into the team’s app...

It’s a special interview on Episode 39, as we welcome Danita Johnson, D.C. United’s new President of Business Operations, to the show! Danita is the first black president and only the 3rd woman president in MLS history. We speak with Danita on her rise through the ranks in the basketball world (NBA, WNBA, G League), the challenges of switching to the soccer world, and being the first black person...

We recap quite a bit on Episode 38 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, we recap the United States Men’s National Team’s 7-0 destruction of Trinidad and Tobago. Which players had standout performances and what does it mean for the USMNT and U-23s? After that, we recap a busy final day to the European winter transfer window, touching on a few key moves. Most notably, Daryl Dike’s loan to Barns...

We have a bit to discuss on Episode 37 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, the United States Women’s National Team made easy work of Colombia last weekend, and we saw Crystal Dunn and Margaret Purce Midge Purce finally get free! We also preview the USMNT’s match against Trinidad and Tobago this weekend and review the roster that head coach Gregg Berhalter has to choose from in the final days...

We have a new episode ready for your Friday afternoon consumption before the United States Women’s National Team takes the field! On this episode, we recap the WNT’s victory over Colombia on Monday night and we discuss which players could feature tonight in round 2. We also discuss the Olympics and what it could mean that there are now reports that the Summer Games are in danger of being canceled....

We have quite a bit to recap on Episode 35 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! This week, Olympic qualifying dates have been announced! We discuss the tournament down in Mexico and what the United States U-23s have to do in order to make it to Tokyo for this summer’s Olympics. There were also a few transfers worth noting, from Mark McKenzie moving to Genk to Bryan Reynolds’ rumored move to Juventus...

It’s a new year, and that means our national teams are back in action! On Episode 34 of the SSFC Podcast, the United States has January Camp for the WNT, the MNT, and the U-23s. We start with a look at the roster for the USWNT, who play Colombia twice in January. We have some veterans back on the field in Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, and Mallory Pugh. Some of the newcomers are back as well, like So...

The last episode of 2020 for the Stars and Stripes FC Podcast is here! On Episode 33, we address the rumors of who the United States Women’s National Team could play at SheBelieves Cup: Brazil, Japan, and Norway. We discuss why each team could be a nice challenge for the 2-time defending world champions as they seek to win the gold medal at the Olympics. After the break, we get to the USMNT, who h...

The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are the focus of a quick Episode 32 of the SSFC Podcast. The knockout stage in both competitions is set, and we highlight who the United States internationals will be facing. The good thing is...none of them play each other save for one matchup in the Europa League! It’s amazing that so many of our players are still in this competition with a chance...

Episode 31 is ready to get your weekend started! The United States Men’s National Team destroy El Salvador, so we begin with a recap of the match and the noteworthy performances. We talk about the young guys who made their debut, like Chris Mueller, Mark McKenzie, and Brenden Aaronson, and the return of Paul Arriola. World Cup qualifying has a new schedule for the USMNT, so we break down the windo...

On Episode 30 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast, the United States National Teams take focus! First, the USWNT beat the Netherlands, and we recap the goals, the herstory that was made by Sophia Smith and Jaelin Howell, and the beautiful story that was the return of Kristie Mewis to the national team while scoring a goal in the process! It was terrific to see the ladies close out 2020 the way they...

On a short Episode 29 of the SSFC Podcast, we have some United States Men’s National Team matches to recap! We quickly recap the draw against Wales and the big win against Panama, and we highlight some of the standout performances and all the goals. The WNT are next up, playing their first match since the pandemic shut down sports around them back in March. They line up against the Netherlands on...

We dive one more time into the player pool on Episode 28 of the SSFC Podcast. This week, we put the forwards in focus to see who should be in, who is on the fringe, and who is likely on the outside looking in. The players discussed this week: Wingers Ulysses Llanez Jordan Morris Jonathan Amon Corey Baird Brooks Lennon Emannuel Sabbi Konrad de la Fuente Jonathan Lewis Yunus Musah Sebastian Saucedo...

The United States Men's National Team has a roster, and Episode 27 is about breaking it all down! We go through the roster, including Josh Sargent's removal due to Werder Bremen not being able to get a quarantine exemption for him. Sebastian Lletget will be the lone MLS player on the roster as he comes in to replace Sargent. The USMNT roster for matches against Wales and Panama: GOALKEEPERS (3): E...

On Episode 26 of the SSFC Podcast, we continue our focus on the United States Men’s National Team player pool, with the midfielders getting the deep examination. We lead off the show, however, with a tribute to Total Soccer Show co-host Daryl Grove, who passed away last week after a long fight with cancer. It’s a sad time for American soccer fans, but we look back on why Daryl was so special to us...

On the 25th episode of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast, we discuss the defenders in the United States Men's National Team player pool. Which players should be regular call-ups on the national team? Which are in the mix or on the fringe? Which guys are better off on the youth teams and which players are ones whose time has passed? We break down the player pool into three groups: U-24 Chris Richards...

On this 24th episode, we begin our deep dive of the United States Men’s National Team, and we begin with a focus on the goalkeepers. Which goalkeepers are at the top of the depth chart? Which ones are fighting to be in the mix or should be in the mix? Which ones are on the outside looking in. Here is the list of goalkeepers that are discussed: Zack Steffen (25 years old, Manchester City) Sean John...

The USWNT are set to reconvene! On Episode 23, we look into the WNT’s training camp that’s set to begin on the 18th and we take a look at the MNT players who are in biggest need of a move that didn’t secure one during the European transfer window. We first look at the USWNT. Coach Andonovski has set up a training camp from October 18-28 in Colorado, and he has called in 27 players. There aren’t an...