Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast
by Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast
Steven Jotterand, Arman Kafai, and Jake Watroba host an all American soccer podcast. Bringing you in-depth analysis, hot topics, and intriguing interviews about American soccer. The show is always centered on American soccer whether it's local, national, or abroad! We zig while everyone else zags.
Episodes
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Episode 207: USMNT Is Back!
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast... The US Men's National Team is back and boys give their reactions to the roster and their expectations for the side during as they prepare to play two international friendlies against Wales and Panama. You can follow the show on Twitter...
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Episode 206: MLS Cup Playoff Picture is Set
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast... Justin and Jake talk all things MLS as the MLS Cup playoff picture is set! You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in. Don't forget rate, review and subscribe to…
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Episode 205: David Gass on MLS & USMNT
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast... David Gass of ExtraTime Radio joins Jake and Justin to discuss all things MLS and USMNT. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in. Don't forget to rate, review…
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Episode 204: Evan Raimist on Maryland Bobcats FC
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast... Justin and Jake are joined by GM and Director of Operations Evan Raimist to discuss all things Maryland Bobcats FC as they prepare for their first season in NISA in spring of 2021. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always...
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Episode 203: MLS Embraces Selling Players and The Forgotten Man For The USMNT
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast... Justin and Jake discuss the recent transfers of Americans leaving MLS for Europe and whether or not the league is becoming a selling league. Plus, the two talk about USMNT striker Josh Sargent and his outlook moving forward with Werder Bremen…
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Episode 202: Reyna Turns Heads and Turner or Steffan?
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys discuss Gio Reyna's three assist performance for Borussia Dortmund on the weekend. Plus, who should be the starting goalkeeper for the USMNT? Matt Turner or Zack Steffen? You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always…
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Episode 201: Nats Abroad
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys discuss which USMNT player they're most excited to follow as the European club schedule begins. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget to...
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Episode 200: 200th Special and MLS
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, It’s an episode special! Steven, Jake and Justin look back at some of the funniest behind the scene moments in the show’s history. Plus, the guys recap the weekend’s play in Major League Soccer and issues within the league. You can follow the show...
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Episode 199: Hartford Athletic Owner Bruce Mandell
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Justin speaks with Hartford Athletic owner Bruce Mandell, discussing a wide selection of issues from COVID-19 to youth development and the Southampton partnership. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback...
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Episode 198: MLSisBack Final
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys talk about the MLSisBack Final and discuss which team needs the win more. Plus, a look at MLS' plan to restart the regular season. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod. We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so…
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Episode 197: COVID-19 and The Round of 16
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys talk about the latest news on COVID-19 and its impact on sports. What does it mean for MLS moving forward? Plus, an MLSisBack edition of the Counter Attack with Jake Watroba! You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always...
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Episode 196: FdB is Out and The Round of 16
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys talk about Frank de Boer's departure from Atlanta United and what it means for the club moving forward. Plus, what should the mentality be for clubs entering the round of 16 of the MLS is Back Tournament? You can follow the show on…
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Episode 195: Entertainment Value?
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys discuss and grade the #MLSisBack Tournament and what you can take away from the games thus far. Plus, who they think the favorites are to win the tournament. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and…
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Episode 196: Entrainment Value?
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, The boys discuss and grade the #MLSisBack Tournament and what you can take away from the games thus far. Plus, who they think the favorites are to win the tournament. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and…
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Episode 194: Orange County SC GM Oliver Wyss and Forward Diego Lopez
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Oliver Wyss, President of soccer operations and general manager for Orange County SC, rejoins the guys to discuss sports during COVID-19, USL’s return, youth development and the documentary “Path To Glory” that airs on ESPN tonight at 8:30 EST....
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Episode 193: #MLSisBack and Brandon Busbee
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake react to MLS’ #MLSisBack tournament: has it been successful for America’s top soccer league? Plus, Brandon Busbee (@bbbusbee), host of the London is Blue Podcast (@LondonBluePod) discusses Christian Pulisic’s fantastic form with...
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Episode 192: #WeAreBack
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, #MLSisBack and so are Steven and Jake! But COVID-19 is still around causing problems for MLS and FC Dallas. The guys are joined by Buzz Carrick, founder of 3rd Degree (@3rdDegreeNet), an independent soccer news source for North Texas, to discuss…
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Episode 191: Light at the End of the Tunnel?
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake discuss the viability of sports returning here at home and talk about the potential return and cancellation of some of Europe's biggest soccer leagues. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod. We always enjoy your...
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Episode 190: No fans
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on sports and soccer in America. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod. We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always...
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Episode 189: The Impact of Delay
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake are joined by League 1 Fun host Jason (@HomeSweetSoccer) to talk about the impact of postponing the start to domestic leagues across the U.S. will have on the sport. You can follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod. We always...
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Episode 188: MLS and Covid-19
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Antoine Latran (@AntoineLatran) joins Steven and Jake to discuss MLS and the impact Covid-19 is having on European soccer. Antoine is the editor in chief of Culture Soccer (@CultureSoccer), a French website that covers US and Canadian soccer.…
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Episode 187: Olympics in Doubt and Carlos Cordiero
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake discuss the postponement of international soccer tournaments and what it could be for the USMNT if the Olympics are pushed back a year. Plus, their reactions to the resignation of now-former USSF President Carlos Cordiero. Follow…
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Episode 186: MLS, LigaMX, & CCL with Eric Gomez
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Eric Gomez joins Steven and Jake to discuss MLS, LigaMX and CONCACAF Champions League! Eric covers LigaMX and MLS for ESPN FC/Deportes. You can follow him @EricGomez86. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and...
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Episode 185: COVID-19 Stops Sports
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, As leagues around are postponed, Steven and Jake discuss the impact that COVID-19 will have on the sports world for the next several weeks. Follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to…
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Episode 184: Matt Doyle Hangs Out With US
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Jake and Steven discuss the latest news and notes in American soccer. Plus, Matthew Doyle from MLSSoccer.com calls in to chat all things MLS. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send…
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Episode 183: Mustaches
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Jake and Steven give their—over—reaction to Match Day 1 in MLS. Dustin Nation, co-host of the Dallas Soccer Show joins to discuss all things FC Dallas. Plus, coronavirus, Champions League, and MLS giving clubs more power. Follow us on Twitter...
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Episode 182: MLS' 25th Season
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Jake and Steven question what the leading headline is in MLS’ 25th Season. Tom Boguert joins the guys and helps give a quick league preview. Plus, Steven and Jake react to Jermaine Jones’ comments on the US Men’s National Team. Follow us on…
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Episode 182: MLS’ 25th Season
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Jake and Steven question what the leading headline is in MLS’ 25th Season. Tom Boguert joins the guys and helps give a quick league preview. Plus, Steven and Jake react to Jermaine Jones’ comments on the US Men’s National Team. Follow us on…
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Episode 181: Australia Bushfires and Football For Fires
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake take a deep dive and discuss the devastating bushfires in Australia and the unique opportunity that is Football for Fires. Joining the guys are: Dr. Mike Flannigan, professor with the Department of Renewable Resources at the...
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Episode 180: Tom Bogert calls in! Plus Problems in Toronto?, Chicharito taken out of context, and Top 10 Players in MLS
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Tom Bogert (@Tombogert) joins Steven and Jake to breakdown the Michael Bradley situation in Toronto, Chicharito has comments taken out of context, and our Best 10 in MLS. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and...
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Episode 179: Chicharito signs, Adam Belz from Scuffed, & Oliver Wyss of Orange County Soccer Club
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven and Jake discuss the latest big name—Javier Chicharito hernandez—to make his way to MLS. Also Jake and Steven speak with Adam Belz (@zlebmada) from The Scuffed Podcast about the state of youth soccer in America. Finally, the guys sit down...
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Episode 178: Mcbride, Chicharito, and Klinsmann with Joseph Lowery
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman speak about McBride being named USMNT GM, Klinsmann & Pulisic's comments on the national team, and all things MLS with Joseph Lowery of the Athletic. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and...
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Episode 178: McBride, Chicharito, & Klinsmann with Joseph Lowery
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman speak about McBride being named USMNT GM, Klinsmann & Pulisic comments, and MLS with Joseph Lowery of the Athletic. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them...
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Episode 177: We're Back!
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman are back for 2020! They discuss everything related to US soccer. Expectations, fears, and questions for the national teams, club soccer, youth development and fans. Plus, USMNT roster thoughts and A Counter Attack with Jake...
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Episode 176: Gary Green (Union Omaha Owner & CEO)
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake and Arman speak with Gary Green, owner and CEO of USL League One expansion side Union Omaha. They talk about the transition from baseball to soccer, the culture in Omaha and ongoing plans. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We...
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Episode 175: The State of USMNT
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the current state of the US Men’s National Team. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always find the show on any...
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Episode 174: LIVE 10/30/19
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss MLS Cup Playoffs. How did Seattle beat LAFC? Plus, reactions to Toronto beating Atlanta United and more! Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them…
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Episode 173: All Talk
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the non-VAR call in the LAFC-LA Galaxy game, Bob Bradley’s interaction with ESPN reporter Sebastian Salazar and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's post-game comments. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your...
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Episode 172: LIVE MLS Cup Playoffs 10/24/19
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the latest in MLS. They give their reaction to Atlanta vs Philadelphia and preview El Trafico. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't...
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Episode 171: LIVE MLS Cup Playoffs 10/23/19
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the latest in MLS. They give their reaction to NYCFC vs Toronto FC and preview Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to…
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Episode 170: Beasts in the East
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman preview the MLS Eastern Conference playoffs. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always find the show on any major…
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Episode 169: The Wild West
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman preview the MLS Western Conference playoffs. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always find the show on any major…
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Episode 168: To Develop or Not To
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the US Men’s National Team roster and Gregg Berhalter's comments on developing players. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget…
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Episode 167: MLS Decision Day
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss MLS Decision Day, LAFC’s claim to the best team in MLS history, and Minnesota United’s first playoff appearance. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send...
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Episode 166: Klinsmann Speaks
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake and Arman discuss Jurgen Klinsmann's most recent comments on the USMNT. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always find the show on...
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Episode 165: MLS Penultimate Weekend
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Jake and Arman recap Major League Soccer's penultimate weekend and look ahead to Decision Day 2019. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can always…
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Episode 164: Concerns for Captain America?
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss Christian Pulisic's run of form and get to an international edition of the Counter Attacker with Jake Watroba. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send...
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Episode 163: No Winners
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss MLS action from this past Sunday, as well as, Wednesday’s midweek games. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't forget that you can…
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Episode 162: MLS Saturday
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Steven, Jake, and Arman discuss the sporting landscape in America. Plus, the winners and losers from Saturday’s MLS action. Follow us on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't…
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Episode 161: Fire Sale
On today's episode of Uncle Sam's Soccer Podcast, Guillermo Rivera of The Athletic (@FireConf) joins Steven and Jake to discuss the latest news surrounding the Chicago Fire. Follow the show on Twitter @UncSamSoccerPod! We always enjoy your feedback and comments, so continue to send them in! Don't...
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Steven Jotterand, Arman Kafai, and Jake Watroba host an all American soccer podcast. Bringing you in-depth analysis, hot topics, and intriguing interviews about American soccer. The show is always centered on American soccer whether it's local, national, or abroad! We zig while everyone else zags.
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