Jack McGlynn Talks World Cup Dreams & Injury Woes

The Philadelphia Union won the 2025 Supporters’ Shield in MLS this past weekend, and we have a behind-the-scenes perspective from our very own Alejandro Bedoya, who took a bloody nose in the Union’s title-clinching night. Bedoya takes us through the emotions of capturing the second Supporters’ Shield in club history, and Meghan Klingenberg reveals what Women’s World Cup celebration she remembers (or doesn’t) most vividly (5:00).  Our hosts preview the upcoming Men’s National Team cycle, which features two friendlies against World Cup-bound opponents: Ecuador on Oct. 10 in Austin, Texas and Australia on Oct. 14 in Commerce City, Colorado. One player part of the most recent MNT camp in September joins the U.S. Soccer Podcast in this week’s episode. Jack McGlynn, the 22-year-old midfielder, talks memories from his first call-up (13:20), his connections to Ireland and New York (17:50), the value of being left-footed – but not left-handed (20:00), his favorite video games (25:00) and his keys to fantasy football success (28:30).   Then, McGlynn gives a firsthand update on the recent injury that kept him out of USMNT October camp (34:00).  Our hosts wrap up taking questions in ‘Ask the Pros’ presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts (41:40). Then, we give a shoutout the United States U-20 Men’s National Team, which is currently competing in the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile. The United States won their group to advance to the Round of 16 (48:00).  The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg, Alejandro Bedoya  Guest: Jack McGlynn  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit ussoccer.org/podcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices