There were moments from the weekend that involved red cards, VAR, and what may constitute a hand ball (or not) SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the weekend and the rule book plus breaking news in European soccer

A new guest joins the podcast! Bridget Swartwood, host of Our Home Ground podcast, shares her thoughts on the USWNT's two friendlies in January, what we can actually take away, and what it means for the SheBelieves Cup and World Cup qualifying.  Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Bart, Thomas and Lawrence convene to chat about things going on in the periphery of the USMNT orbit. What is up with these Concacaf rankings? Was the Club World Cup successful or helpful? Why are the USMNT reusing stadiums so often?  Hear the takes the guys give. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

As the big European leagues begin their seasons, Bart, Thomas and Lawrence look at the USMNT players starting their campaigns through the lens of the 2026 World Cup. Who needs to improve the most? Who has the most to prove? And who needs to show out to earn a spot on the roster next summer?  Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

We go from one end of the EURO 2025 final with Bart Rosters, star turns, and laws of the game we had to be reminded of all in one place.  Plus, cards and calls that may have raised eyebrows over the weekend (including ATLUTD) and consistency with the whistle over 90 minutes 

Despite hosting a major international tournament and having the best player of all time in the top-flight domestic league, attendance across American soccer — especially the USMNT — dropped in 2025. In this episode, Bart and Thomas chat with Lawrence Dockery, author of "2025 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table" for Beyond the 90. Hear the reasons why attendance may have dipped, and what it means for the leagues and U.S. Soccer going forward.  Read the articles: https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/2025-american-club-soccer-attendance https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/top-25-largest-american-soccer-crowds-2f5 https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/usmnt-attendance-down-26-in-2025 https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/uswnt-attendance-takes-slight-3-dip Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Freestyle Friday on SDH AM crosses borders and conversations Maddie drops by batting leadoff talking about the SDH Oglethorpe documentary Greg Garza from Beyond Goals Mentoring covers a variety of mentoring topics in Hour 1 AppleTV+ Ozzie Alonso talks MLS with Greg and us at the midpoint of the season SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT Gold Cup roster and sees some issues Plus, news from the courts...

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM 929TheGame's Abe Gordon takes a look back at the ATLUTD-Red Bulls match and we go over all the numbers SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USWNT match against China from the weekend, NWSL news, the USMNT roster changes, and some cards and calls from the weekend that riased some questions... Plus, the transfer names and reports to pay attention to overseas...

Reaction Monday starts your week on SDH AM 929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Madison Crews look at the Atlanta United preseason opener against Lexington SC... checking on the two 45's, the elevens, the young players and the vets learning under Tata Martino Then, hour 2 has SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looking at the VAR moments from the weekend and explained the rationale (or, in one case "attempted") in how VAR came to be the focus of events on the field. Plus, another interesting move in the NWSL for a new club and what the WCCC means for the league as Gotham finished third... Plus, we go over the recent decision day moves and what to anticipate before the middle of the afternoon in Europe... 

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM to kick off another week... 929TheGame's Abe Gordon bats leadoff to talk about Atlanta United as their preseason opener is at the end of the week... We take a deep dive on the USWNT action from Los Angeles as the US puts up six in a friendly SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the squad, Yanks abroad, and cards and calls that involved hands and VAR over the weekend Then, we look at the day and the news to get you started... 

Soccer For USPod's Bart Keeler looks at the latest involving successes on the field for USMNT players on the weekend, a USWNT window coming up in southern California, and possibly some new injury considerations for rules overseas...

Bart and Thomas celebrate the new year by giving the USMNT, USWNT and US Soccer some resolutions for 2026. Plus, the guys make some predictions for the teams. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It was a Reaction Monday on SDH AM that got busier as we went... First, Ruben Amorim is sacked at Manchester United then Wilfried Nancy is dismissed at Celtic 929TheGame's Abe Gordon, SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler, Jarrett, and Nino Torres all jump in to discuss either or both... Plus, we set up the AFCON schedule and look at the rest of the morning news...  

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM that preps your day We start with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at MLS moves to date during the holiday We look at the Prem from the weekend and a club that may go back to the past for a future opening SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins looking at the NWSL getting HIP, cards and calls, and Yanks abroad  Plus, breaking news involving Nashville and LAFC and your AFCON breakdown

Bart drops by SDH AM to break down the weekend with Yanks playing abroad- and what Mauricio Pochettino might be looking at with his possible roster Plus, we look at some of the marquee moments involving the refs at the center of the weekend as we look at their cards and calls (or "no calls...")

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM We keep an eye on AFCON Day 2 and look back at the opener Wilfried Nancy wins his first match at Celtic- we look at what he has to say after SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by in hour 2 for cards and calls from the weekend and a look at Yanks Abroad

It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AM We look at the action this weekend- including AFCON We check in on Celtic and Wilfried Nancy We bring in new NPSL Chairman Steven Wagoner to talk the league and his new job We look at a new USMNT injury plus the latest in the NWSL talks with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler Enjoy!

We now know the Group D opponents for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. But are we right to look at this as a favorable draw? Bart and Thomas discuss the fate of the USMNT, the peculiarities of the draw program, and some of the other groups at the World Cup in this episode.  Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM We look back at MLS Cup in hour 1 with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon with highlights and post SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the World Cup draw and the US place in it plus navigating a final from the middle as a ref. We also look at a couple of calls from the weekend that involve hands that weren't called... The NAIA Men's final is this afternoon in Orange Beach, Florida- Grand View (Iowa) head coach David Groves stops by to talk about the season, the matchup with WVU Tech, and the week charging through a bracket... Plus, your AM News involving owners having to answer questions and stars being left behind on road trips

Bart is in south Florida getting ready for the last USWNT match of the year in Fort Lauderdale... We look at the previous match in the window and prepare for Friday's World Cup draw

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM MLS had their final 8 trimmed to a final 6... There's an instant classic to discuss from Vancouver, a reinforcement on goats in Cincy, and a big win on the road for NYC... Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at all of those matches plus the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad, and looking at offside- again... Plus, your AM news to set your day...

It's a stacked SDH AM that went into added time and extra time SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT, USWNT, and Trinity Rodman Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst looks at the ups and downs of club ownership and mentoring and the common lessons AppleTV's Miguel Gallardo previews the MLS playoffs from LaGuardia The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges previews the USL-C final with Pittsburgh and FC Tulsa GOLTV's Nino Torres has breaking news out of Peru involving the Clausura and we have all the AM news and college previews

The USMNT is missing several stars for its two friendlies in the November 2025 window, so who will step up to shine? Bart and Thomas break down the roster selection and questions we have ahead of the matches against Paraguay and Uruguay.  Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Ep. 130: Is Canceling January Camp a Good Idea? The Athletic reported that the USMNT staff won't host a training camp in January 2026. Lovingly referred to as "Camp Cupcake," this domestic player gathering earns mixed reviews from fans of the team, but is it the right decision to vacate it right before the 2026 World Cup? Bart, Thomas and Lawrence discuss this topic, plus USWNT friendlies and USSF stadium selection in this episode. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

The USMNT showed encouraging progress this October with a 1–1 draw against Ecuador and a 2–1 win over Australia. Bart and Thomas break down the key performances, tactical notes, and what these matches tell us about the team’s momentum heading into 2026. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod