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Boot It! Podcast
by Boot It! Media
Talking all things American soccer and life in Washington, DC. Topics include USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, American players abroad, European leagues, CONCACAF, Lower Leagues, and Youth. Hosts Matt Crumb and Jake Lucas
Episodes
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Boot It! Holiday Party - Booty Awards and Year-End Wrap
Another year in the books, full of highs (Olympic champs!) and lows (Copa chumps), but Matt and Jake have plenty of holiday spirit in the final Boot It! Podcast for 2024. The hosts quickly recap the Nations League quarterfinal victory over Jamaica for the USMNT and talk about how the men's…
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Pochettino's Spooktacular Debut
Its a new era for the USMNT as Mauricio Pochettino takes the reigns for his first games in charge of the USMNT. Hosts Matt and Jake break down Poch's coaching debut against Panama and prospects for playing style. The European season is off to a hot start for many USMNT players, and Matt and Jake...
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Poch in the House: Good Hire for USMNT?
Summer winds down, but a new era begins for the USMNT as it appears the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, former Chelsea and Tottenham coach, will take over this fall. Matt and Jake share their rather unimpressed (but still hopeful) thoughts on the hire. The USWNT is soooo back! They take home the...
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A Not So Golden Copa
Summer is sizzling, the USMNT is not. Copa America ended in disappointment as Team America got "grouped," failing to qualify for the knockout stages. Matt and Jake talk through their frustration with the players, coaching, and program, the firing of Berhalter, and prospects for the new coach. But...
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Free Aidan Morris! Summertime in the USA
Its Summertime in the USA and hosts Matt in Jake are in full warm-up mode for Copa America and Olympic prep. The USMNT released its 27-man preliminary roster for Copa, and Matt and Jake have some FEELINGS. Emma Hayes also launches her USWNT tenure with a roster of her own for upcoming friendlies....
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A U.S. Talent Eclipse
The sun was blocked out, but not the U.S. men's, women's, and Olympic teams! Hosts Matt and Jake review a successful Nation's League campaign for the USMNT, Gold Cup and SheBelieves for the USWNT, and great results for the U-23 USMNT preparing for the Paris games. Things get contentious when…
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The Soccer Don't Stop! 2024 Kickoff
We're not even out of winter and US soccer is already in full swing! Hosts Matt and Jake preview the year ahead in USMNT, USWNT, and MLS. The USMNT have Nations League and Copa America to look forward to in the coming months, so Matt and Jake take stock of the depth chart going into these crucial...
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Naughty or Nice? - A Boot It! Holiday Special
Its that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and another year of U.S. soccer is coming to end. In this jolly episode, hosts Matt and Jake recap the USMNT's qualification for Copa America via victory over tricky Trinidad and Tobago and talk about the group that the Yanks have been drawn...
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Fields of Screams - The Spooky Pod!
Its Halloween, and that means things are starting to feel spooky. Matt and Jake return to cover a wide range of topics including the USMNT's recent friendlies against Germany and Ghana, how American players are doing in Europe, and playoff time in America for MLS and USL. Plus, the hosts touch on...
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FALLing Into (New) Place(s)
Its Fall (kind of) and that means the European season is back. Many USMNT players in find themselves with new clubs and a few stars are already making a big impact. After a long summer, hosts Matt and Jake recap ley takeaways from the USWNT's disappointing World Cup, update listeners on key...
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Women's World Cup Preview!
The sizzling summer of soccer rolls on. It is time to turn our attention to the land down under for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The US Women enter as favorites and hosts Matt and Jake break down key storylines and players that will determine whether the USWNT complete the 3-peat. Matt and Jake…
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Starting the Summer with Hardware
[Volume Up] On this episode of the Boot It! Podcast, hosts Matt and Jake review the USMNT's second straight Nations League title with resounding wins over CONCACAF rivals Mexico and Canada. Matt and Jake also react to the re-hire of Gregg Berhalter and look at prospects for the Gold Cup.
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A Big Name and a Big Game
Its happening! As one very wise podcast host predicted, Leo Messi is officially coming to America's shores. Hosts Matt and Jake talk about Messi's decision to take his talents to South Beach and what it means for American soccer. Summer of soccer has officially begun for the USMNT, who look to...
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American Soccer is Warming Up!
Its Spring, and things are warming up for both the USWNT and USMNT. The Women are three months away from kickoff in Australia/NZ for the World Cup and were victorious in a recent two-leg friendly, but will a key injury spoil their plans? Its another year of the U.S. men clashing with its big...
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MLS Preview and SheBelieves Cup Victory
The domestic focus continues as hosts Jake and Matt discuss this year's MLS season (already underway) and recap a successful SheBelieves Cup run for the USWNT, a competition played in the U.S. this past month. Jake and Matt discuss MLS' strongest teams, the state of player development and talent...
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A Whole New World - Women's World Cup and The American Soccer Ecosystem
Its 2023, and hosts Matt and Jake take listeners on a magic carpet ride of sorts, taking a break from USMNT talk to focus on the USWNT's World Cup preparation and discuss the U.S. soccer ecosystem in 2023. We are just seven months away from the Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand and the...
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This Is It! USMNT World Cup Roster and Preview
It's been eight years, but we're finally here. Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-man squad to compete in Qatar and the USMNT is mere days away from kickoff against Wales. Does it feel real yet? Hosts Matt and Jake break down Berhalter's roster decisions and talk about how the US should approach…
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Boot It! Double Header - Part 2: Why We Are Positive About the World Cup
You always have to end on a positive note, so after explaining everything that could go wrong in Part 1, hosts Matt and Jake paint the rosiest picture of what success looks like in Qatar. How far can the USMNT go? Find out in Part 2 of our Double Header!
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Boot It! Double Header - Part 1: Why We're Negative About the World Cup
The World Cup is mere weeks away, and the nerves are building! In this two-part Boot It! Double Header, hosts Matt and Jake first explain why they are negative about the USMNT's chances in Qatar before pivoting to why they are positive in Part 2. Don't let Part 1 get you down!
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American Invasion - Yanks on the Move!
The Beatles may have invaded America, but young USMNT stars are now invading England! Hosts Matt and Jake break down a busy summer of transfers, recent successes for the USWNT and U-20 USMNT, and give predictions for Yanks competing in England this year.
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USMNT Has Qualified! Celebration Podcast
We did it! The USMNT navigated the final Octopus WCQ window to solidify a spot in Qatar 2022. Not only that, we have our World Cup group! Matt and Jake recap the final qualifying games and dive into World Cup groups on this Celebration podcast. How should we think about England, Iran, and another...
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Will we Qualify? Podcast of DOOM
It all comes down to this, three games to decide the fate of the USMNT's World Cup Qualifying journey. The USMNT face the daunting Azteca, a home game against a strong Panama team, and another away trip to Costa Rica - where they have never won. Hosts Matt and Jake run through qualification...
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MLS Starts and USWNT Stomps
Its been nothing but USMNT and the CONCACAF Octopus for the last few episodes, so hosts Matt and Jake turn their attention elsewhere for this episode. MLS is back! Matt and Jake break down season favorites and USMNT hopefuls looking to catch Berhalter's eye this season. A young USWNT also played…
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Survive and Advance
Things have fully heated up in the Octopus! Just five points separates the second through fifth place teams, including the USMNT, with three games remaining. Hosts Matt and Jake recap the Jan/Feb window where Berhalter's men sputtered their way to two home wins and were beaten by Canada, the new...
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Happy New Year! 2021 Recap and 2022 Preview
What a year it was for the USMNT. Hosts Matt and Jake look back on the first half of 2022 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying and note highs and lows for Berhalter's men. Matt and Jake also talk about the end of the MLS season and what it meant for young Americans, and preview the last six games of WCQ...
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Summer of Success!
We're back! After a long summer delay, hosts Matt and Jake dive back in the U.S. Soccer world. The USMNT had an insanely successful summer, winning both the Nations League and Gold Cup and beating two A-level Mexico squads along the way. Matt and Jake break down the performances, the players, and...
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Soccer in America is Back...Back!
Professional soccer in America has returned. MLS and NWSL teams are now underway competing domestically and internationally in the CONCACAF Champions League. MLS teams are catching the CCL fever and perfect so far! Matt and Jake run through CCL action and preview teams and players in the MLS and...
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All U.S. Soccer, All the Time - We're Back!
After a long layover (with new furry friends), Jake and Matt are back at it to recap U.S. soccer happening at all levels - youth (Olympic Qualifying failure), Men's (two friendly wins over Jamaica and Northern Ireland), and Women's (SheBelieves Cup dominance). The hosts also provide some...
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The Bootsies! Midseason Awards for Americans Abroad - Its USMNT Game Week!
Hosts Matt and Jake talk January camp wrap up with a friendly against "The Team Who Must Not Be Named" (TnT). USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter released his squad for the upcoming friendly and the hosts break down player selection and potential line-ups. Matt and Jake also introduce the Bootsies…
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Happy 2021! The Year of Orlando (not City) and Olympic team reviews
Its 2021, and that means a jam-packed schedule for the U.S. men and women, including SheBelieves Cup, Gold Cup, Olympics, and World Cup Qualifying. Matt, Jake, and special guest Aaron review January camps for the senior men's and women's teams as well as a deep dive on the U23 USMNT camp that…
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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!
2020 is a wrap! Matt and Jake discuss MLS Cup and the Columbus Crew's victory, continued domination and debuts for young Americans in Europe, USWNT players, and notes on the USMNT-El Salvador friendly. Matt and Jake also take big takeaways for 2020 and bold predictions for 2021, including who…
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USMNT Camp Madness - Berhalter Recruiting Trail Continues
It has been awhile, but hosts Matt "Viktor" Crumb and Jake "from State Farm" Lucas are back to talk USMNT, USWNT, and MLS playoffs. Matt and Jake run through the results and player performances from the recent friendly matches against Wales (0-0 tie) and Panama (6-2), culminating in a fun game of...
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Its Game Week! USMNT Wales and Panama Preview
We have waited a while, but America finally gets to see its boys play some soccer! Hosts Matt Crumb and Jake Lucas provide a deep dive preview of upcoming friendlies against Wales and Panama. The roster is (nearly) a dream roster for the U.S. soccer fan, and Matt and Jake talk form and prospects...
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Champions League, Mexico, and Triumvirate Triangles
The Boot It! Podcast is back! Hosts Matt and Jake, settling back in to reality after early fall travel, talk all things happening with Americans in Europe, including promising starts for the likes of Sergino Dest, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams in domestic league play. The Champions...
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Costa Rican Dinosaurs (But Mostly Young Americans!)
In this episode of the Boot It! Podcast, Jake and Matt provide updates for American men and women breaking through and joining new clubs in Europe, including an Italian destination for Weston McKennie. They also break down what has been an inspiring MLS Restart (Phase 10A?) with many young…
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Matt and Jake's Jet Lag Journey: Europe--> North America--> Europe Again
In this episode of the Boot It! Podcast, Matt and Jake take listeners on a jet lag inducing journey to Europe, North America (CONCACAF), and BACK to Europe again. They talk American players (men's and women's) on the move in Europe's top leagues, preview the USMNT's Octopus WCQ schedule (it's...
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MLS is Back Wraps Up, Americans on the Move?, Around CONCACAF, and Imagining an American Soccer Restart
Hosts Matt and Jake take you on a soccer trip around the region, and the world! Topics for the first segment include MLS is Back Tourney wrap-up and season restart, USL Championship, leagues continuing play around CONCACAF, Champions League, American men and women on the move in Europe, and some...
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First Ever Episode! Setting the Table for 2020/2021
Welcome to the first ever Boot It! Podcast episode, where Matt Crumb and Jake Lucas introduce the motivations for sounding off on everything American soccer (USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, Lower Leagues, Youth), CONCACAF, and Americans playing abroad. In this first episode, Matt and Jake catch…
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Talking all things American soccer and life in Washington, DC. Topics include USMNT, USWNT, MLS, NWSL, American players abroad, European leagues, CONCACAF, Lower Leagues, and Youth. Hosts Matt Crumb and Jake Lucas
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