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We’re tonight breaking down the biggest stories in the game 🌍⚽ Manchester City vs Arsenal — is this the Premier League title decider?! UEFA Champions League & UEFA Europa League — key takeaways and what’s next Local Detroit soccer — matches you need to know about Lionel Messi doing Messi things… again ✨ And MUCH MORE! 🎙️ Join us as we react, debate, and take your comments. 👍 Like, 🔔 Subsc...

Former Midwest United and Michigan Hawks player, Riley Tanner has had quite the soccer journey. After her youth soccer career she headed to South Carolina and then transferred to Alabama for her last 3 years of eligibility. She was drafted by the Washington Spirit in the 3rd Round of the 2023 NWSL Draft and then headed to play for Spokane Zephyr. Now she is in Australia playing for Sydney FC in th...

Head coach of FC Naples, Matt Poland, sits down with We Are Soccer to discuss his soccer journey. From NAIA soccer to playing overseas in Finland and Sweden, and then to transitioning into a coaching role. In his first season at FC Naples, he lead the club to a 13-9-8 overall record and made it to the USL League One Championship match. In year two he looks to replicate that success and create new...

Western Michigan University women's soccer head coach, Lewis Robinson, sat down with We Are Soccer to discuss the 2025 season, the 2026 recruiting class and the quick impact and success Lewis has had!! Lewis also shares how great it is to be around an ambitious coach like Chad Wiseman who has built an extremely successful men's soccer program at WMU. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and...

Former University of New Mexico center back and MAC Hermann Semifinalist, Kyle Venter, joins We Are Soccer to discuss his soccer journey. In 2014 Kyle was selected 23rd overall by the LA Galaxy and began his pro soccer career. Kyle discusses his 7-year pro career and gives some great advice to current college players wanting to be pro players. Brooks and Kyle also discuss how he got into coaching...

USLPA Exexcutive Board Member, Robbie Mertz, joins We Are Soccer to break down what the USLPA is fighting for in these CBA negotiations. Many USL players struggle with low pay and lack of healthcare, forcing difficult choices. Investing in players means a stronger league for everyone. #USL #Soccer #PlayerWages #Healthcare #Sports #WeAreSoccer If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating...

Dartmouth Men's Soccer has a new head coach!! Connor Klekota takes over after serving as an assistant coach at Georgetown University men's soccer. Brooks and Connor discuss how Connor plans to get the program back to winning ways and competing for a National Championship! Connor also discusses what an honor it is to be the head coach of a program where the legend Bobby Clark coached the Big Green...

Bowling Green State Women's Soccer head coach, Chris Fox, joins We Are Soccer to talk about the program. Chris and Brooks discuss the 2025 season, the rivalry between BGSU and Toledo as well as discuss the 2026 recruiting class. Chris also gives some excellent recruiting advice for high school players. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏 Join 8...

Western Michigan Men's Soccer head coach, Chad Wiseman, sits down with Brooks about the Western Michigan Men's Soccer program. They discuss the 2025 season, the 2026 recruiting class and Chad gives his advice for current high school recruits. Chad also talks about the coaches that influenced him the most and how the Broncos aren' afraid to go play anyone across the country. If you loved this episo...

We’re diving into the biggest talking points in world football 👇 -Arsenal — are they seriously bottling it again?! -Tottenham Hotspur — crunch time has arrived… so what happened to the “new manager bounce”? -Chelsea FC — is the Rosenior project already falling apart? -A woman coaching in the Bundesliga?! Yep… and we’ve got thoughts 👀 -UEFA Champions League talk, EPL MVP debates, and MUCH MORE! 🎙...

Join us LIVE on We Are Soccer as we break down everything happening in the football world 🌍⚽ We’re talking: -The latest drama in the Premier League -Big moments from the FA Cup -Storylines across the English Football League And we’re officially 65 days until the FIFA World Cup 👀 💬 We want YOU involved — jump in the chat, drop your takes, and be part of the show! Even if you can only stay for 1...

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🇺🇸 USA vs Belgium full breakdown — tactical analysis, player grades, what Pochettino got right (or wrong) 🏆 World Cup qualifiers roundup — who's looking dangerous, who's in trouble ⚔️ The great debate: Players vs Clubs — when they clash, who should win? 🔥 We're reading YOUR hot takes from the chat and debating them live 💬 Open forum — ask us anything, challenge our takes, make your case This is...

We Are Soccer is LIVE talking about a wild week in the Premier League! 🔥 Tonight we're breaking down: 💔 Liverpool and Chelsea in MELTDOWN mode — both lose, Champions League spots in jeopardy ⚽ Brighton stuns Liverpool 2-1, Everton destroys Chelsea 3-0 🏆 Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup Final — but Arsenal still lead by 9 points with 8 games left 🔥 Nico O'Reilly (21 years old) scores b...

Todd Smith grew up around soccer as his father was the athletic trainer for the Minnesota Kicks in the NASL back in the 1970s. It seems only right that Todd would take this soccer journey through all the countries in the United Kingdom to see all the levels of soccer in towns big and small. "Relegated" recounts Todd's journey through the United Kingdom detailing all the fun people he met as well a...

🇺🇸 USMNT Roster Reaction Who made the squad? Who got snubbed? We dive into all the surprises and what it means moving forward. 👕 New USA Kits Reaction Hit or miss? We give our honest takes on the U.S. World Cup 2026 kits. 🏆 Champions League Talk Huge matchups, big performances, and what’s next as the tournament heats up. 😬 Aston Villa Concerns What’s going wrong? Are Villa in trouble heading in...

We Are Soccer goes LIVE with the wildest show yet! Tonight we're breaking down: 🟥 23 red cards in ONE match — absolute chaos ⚽ Our MLS 2026 season predictions 🔥 Max Dowman becomes youngest-ever Premier League scorer at just 16 years old 🏆 Arsenal now 9 points clear — is the title race over? 🤔 Paul Tierney controversy: Does this ref play for Chelsea? 📰 BREAKING: We Are Soccer announces histor...

Greg Lalas has lived one of the most unique careers in American soccer. In this wide-ranging conversation, Greg joins We Are Soccer to reflect on his journey from professional soccer player to touring with Hootie & the Blowfish — and now launching his new venture, Short Corner Media (www. ShortCornerMedia.com) We dive into: ⚽ His time playing professional soccer 🎸 What it was like touring wi...

We sat down with Nate Kopunek of Detroit Mercy Men's Soccer for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything you need to know about the program. We recapped the 2025 season, dove into the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and learned about Nate's passion for heading back home to coach Annapolis Blues FC in USL 2. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow!...

We sat down with Beadling Coach, Matt Fonagy. Matt coaches the 2008 and 2010 Beadling GA teams. He sat down with Brooks to discuss the Adidas Elite Girls Showcase and talk about the GA program at Beadling. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏 Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to...

It was a good first season for Katie Hultin at the University of Illinois. The Illini went 13-6-2 and made the NCAA Tourney for the first time since 2013. Katie joined We Are Soccer to discuss the 2025 season, the 2026 recruiting class, the key players returning for Illinois in 2026, her recruiting advice for current high school players and more! If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rat...

We sat down with Josh Kremers, the newly appointed head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL 2 side, for an in-depth conversation about what this exciting addition means for the club. Josh breaks down the key advantages of having a U23 team, how the Riverhounds plan to utilize it, and what it means for the future of the organization. He also gives us an inside look at the Riverhounds Academy an...

The road to the 2025 National Title wasn't easy, but the Washington Huskies fought hard all season long. Head Coach Jamie Clark joins Brooks Laimbeer to recap the unforgettable 2025 championship season, discuss the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and share invaluable advice for current high school recruits looking to play at the next level. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating —...

Northern Michigan University Women's Soccer head coach Erin Egolf reflects on her inaugural season in Marquette, MI. In this conversation with Brooks, Coach Egolf breaks down the highlights and challenges of the 2025 season, introduces the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and offers invaluable advice for high school players navigating the college recruiting process. If you loved this episode, drop...

Toledo Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, Cliff Brandmier, sat down with Brooks to recap the 2025 season, discuss the 2026 recruiting class and talk about the Adidas Elite Girls Showcase. If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏 Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox. Come han...