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Morning Kickaround
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An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world's favorite sport in everyone's favorite country. Working to become the home of the American Soccer conversation. Created and hosted by siriusxm veteran Jason Davis & grassroots journeyman Robert Kerr. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am ET and on-demand segments on Morning Kickaround's Youtube channel. More ball @mkickaround on social media platforms. Subscribe and join the movement!
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MK Live! FIFA Host City Kits, Rhode Island Review, and more
It’s recovery Monday for the Morning Kickaround crew as they are back from Rhode Island and more or less ready to resume normal operations. At least as normal as they can be with FIFA introducing unique kits for each host city priced at a cool $375. What’s the point of these besides making money? Are the designs even that great? Who would pay that price for a kit that no team will ever wear? Next up, Sporting Cascades finally has some forward motion with new ownership. Robert and Jason dig into the project and how this sort of momentum is very welcome. Finally, the guys look back on the Rhode Island trip and thank the ultras that made it possible. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MK Soccer Matchday Live from Centerville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are live from Rhode Island FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies courtesy of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council to celebrate all things Rhode Island soccer. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MK In Rhode Island, HOK Plans Pro/Rel Stadiums, Dot The Map
It’s MK on the road! Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are in Rhode Island as they get ready for tomorrow's MK Soccer Matchday Live show from The Ocean State. We open with some new structural developments from across the league spectrum. MLS opened their new headquarters in New York City. The league is, of course, very proud of their new location in the heart of Manhattan.Notable stadium designer HOK is also revamping stadium design for the USL’s pro/rel era. And, since the guys are in Rhode Island, they bring on Matt Entrekin from the Raising Anchor podcast to talk about anything and everything to do with soccer in Rhode Island. The show finishes as we #DotTheMap with our latest members. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New York Stadiums, Private Equity in MLS Next Pro, and more
It’s a Wednesday where we are working towards maybe dotting the map in the near future with investment money from potentially shady sources… if that makes any sense. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis open the show with soccer under construction all over the state of New York. Suyre, New York City FC opening their new stadium next year, but Staten Island, Albany, and even Buffalo all have active stadium projects. Where do all these stand? Eben Novy Williams, deputy editor of Sportico, joins on the show to break down the effects of a private equity firm joining the investor ranks for MLS Next Pro. Can anything good come from this development?Finally, we look at the supposed 150 cities that could support professional soccer in the United States. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL CBA Details, AC Grand Rapids Launches, Cleveland Team Revealed + More
Morning Kickaround is getting off to a strong start this week with some details on the long awaited USL collective bargaining agreement. The USL Championship and Premier leagues will be getting a minimum salary hike, health insurance, and more benefits in an agreement that will last until 2030. Robert and Jason break it all down. We also have a badge explainer for Cleveland’s first professional women’s team and those are always a joy to take a look at. Darius Barnes, the president of AC Grand Rapids, comes on the show to highlight West Michigan’s MLS Next Pro expansion club, their wonderful new stadium, and the future for MLS . Finally, we #DotTheMap with our newest members. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Labor agreement, Investment In MLS Next Pro, TST 2026 + More
It's a loaded Friday here on Morning Kickaround. Let's hope we all have the energy to get through it all. We open with the news we have all been waiting for. The USL and USLPA have come to a tenative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for both the USL Championship and the forthcoming USL Premier. The details are a bit light at the moment, but this is quite a welcome development. Also, MLS Next Pro is the latest league to welcome a private equity firm into their investment fold and a group from Las Vegas has interest in the Vancouver Whitecaps. We also bring on Luke Rubin, head of team relations for The Soccer Tournament. He answers all our questions about the fourth year of this event in Cary, North Carolina. We round out the show with an examination of the sneakiy changes to the Pro League Standards and we #DotTheMap with our newest MK Ultras. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Save the Caps, "Backup League" Stadiums, LAFC Protests, and more
Wednesday is here and so are Robert Kerr and Jason Davis for another edition of Morning Kickaround. We start by joining the latest soccer crusade to save the Vancouver Whitecaps. With rumors of relocation flying around because of their lack of a quality playing surface, the people are flying into action to try and keep the Caps in British Columbia. Soccer is still being built from the ground up as a couple MLS Next Pro clubs have some stadium news. Also, does it make sense to build shiny new soccer stadiums for what some cynics call a "backup league"? Finally, Grasshopper, the Swiss club owned by LAFC, is in disarray after barely two years of ownership and we have the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Soccer Stadium News, NYPD Says No, Because Football joins + More
Morning Kickaround may or may not be the cure for your case of the Mondays, but we're going to give it our best shot. We open in the plains of Iowa where we clank the clanger for a professional soccer stadium in Des Moines. The project entering the fun part of asking for public money and working with architects to develop what we really want: stadium renderings. Speaking of renderings, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have some new ones from their renovations of Highmark Stadium. Also, New York City has more grim news for World Cup watch parties. NYPD and the Department of Transportation are no longer supporting street watch parties in the cities. We then weclome Andrew from Because Football onto the show. Andrew is travelling to all the World Cup host cities before the start of the tournament. We dig into what he's learned about them and what his motivation is for all this adventure. Finally, Jason unboxes some gifts and we tease a little ticket giveaway courtesty of Blackstone Valley Tourism. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MLS Rookie Coaches, Soccer History Rhymes, Italy in World Cup? + more
It's a Rob and Luke Friday on Morning Kickaround and they have the rubrics out for the rookie MLS coaches. MLS has a plethora of new coaches on the scene and Robert and Luke break them down and give them all grades for the first quarter of the MLS season. Tom and Kirk from the An American Game podcast return the show next to shed some light on how American soccer history does not repeat itself, but the rhymes are everywhere. The alphabet soup of leagues we have now is really no different from what was around more than a century ago. Finally, can Italy replace Iran in the World Cup? ALso, Luke shows off some of his collection of obscure kits and Rob does a live unboxing of a package sent to him by AC Boise's River Guard supporters group. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Columbus To NWSL, USMNT Ticket Sales Problem, 50 Day World Cup Countdown
Welcome to Wednesday on Morning Kickaround, and today's show hits at one of the things holding down American soccer... Capitalism. Ticket prices for the World Cup continue to be sky high and sales are slower than expected. USMNT matches are even struggle to sell at the moment. Combo that with increasingly shady business practices by FIFA and you get.. a problem that FIFA doesn't care about and won't even try to solve. Also, how will the World Cup influence youth soccer and is there any hope for the problems that ail that system? In other news, the NWSL is coming to Columbus at the expense of $50 million in public funding to revamp a city park into a training facility for the new club. Finally, the GOAT is coming to Utah tonight, but what did it take to get him there and is it a good thing that Real Salt Lake is keeping this game at America First Field? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Labor Beef Get Heated, Soccer Under Construction, Dot The Map
Today Morning Kickaround has to deal with an American soccer landscape that is kind of like Rob's hair... all over the place. The USL Labor beef takes center stage as a club president decided to take to Instagram to defend his club in the ongoing PR battle around the CBA negotiations. Why did he adopt this tactic and was it actually a good idea? Also, stadium projects throughout the country continue to grow. Geenville, South Carolina is making waves with a call for investment, but so are Omaha, Toledo, and Reno. Finally, we #DotTheMap with our newest Ultras to finish out the week on a high note. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Crocker Quits, Mascherano Walks, Guest Will Bunch, Cupsets + More
It's a Wednesday of unexpected coaching and adminstrative changes on Morning Kickaround. First up is the sudden departure of Javier Mascherano from Inter Miami. Why the sudden change here? We also saw Matt Crocker depart his post as the USMNT's Sporting Director to take up a similar role in Saudi Arabia. On the happier side of surprises, we had a couple of Cupsets to talk about last night with Louisville City and Colorado Springs Switchbacks taking MLS scalps into the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. We are then joined by WIll Bunch, national opinion writer for the Philadelphia Inquierer for a look at the mental gymnastics we are all performing to square ourselves with this World Cup. Finally, Nashville SC scored a 1-0 win over Club America in Mexico for an unexpected spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and LAFC will join them. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MLS Joins the Open Cup, NWSL Expansion Check In, + More
It's a Monday on Morning Kickaround and it's full of surprises. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are joined, somewhat enexpectedly by Mitch Baruchowitz, principal owner of Westchester SC, to discuss his club's upcoming home match against New York City FC in the U.S. Open Cup. How big of a moment is this for the young USL League One club and what is he hoping to get out of the game, aside from a victory, of course. Also, we check in on the expansion teams on the women's side of the game. How are Boston Legacy and Denver Summit doing in the NWSL and how about Sporting Jax leading the way in the USL Super League? LA's World Cup Fanfest will also charge attendees in a move that reflects the extreme cost of this American World Cup and there are 15 other U.S. Open Cup matches to discuss after we chat with Mitch. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Another Club Considers Rebrand, MLS Wish List, Dot The Map + More
Exciting to kick this Friday around? Robert Kerr and Jason Davis sure are. Plenty of rumors are swirling around the MLS world. For one, Neymar is linked to FC Cincinnati. Is this a legitimate interest or a ploy to drum up interest from elsewhere? What do the people think of the Colorado Rapids re-branding efforts? Also, who makes the show's MLS transfer wishlist? Finally, in a viewer chosen bonus segment, we ask if MLS will ever return to local television coverage? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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World Cup Transportation Nightmares, USL Expansion Check, MLS to Sacramento?
Morning Kickaround on a Wednesday? What could be better... or even less normal. The World Cup continues to wreak havoc on local infastructure. FIFA announeced yesterday that Penn Station will close to non-ticket holders for four hours every matchday, creating more headaches for non-soccer people. Also, how are the expansion teams in the USL doing early on in the season? With Vancouver relocation talk in the air, would you want your hometown to join the bigtime if iot meant taking another city's team? Finally, at the behest of the viewers, Robert and Jason discuss the state of the Concacaf Champions Cup after yesterday's quarterfinal matches. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AC Boise Home Opener, Nu Stadium in Miami, and more
Welcome back to Morning Kickaround for the week and... ROB IS STILL HERE! Mr. Kerr got himself a new new job that will allow him to stay with us on the live show, which means he has thoughts on Inter Miami's Nu Stadium. The house that Messi built opened with a 2-2 draw against Austin, inclduing a goal from the G.O.A.T. The natives are resltess in New Jersey. Despite some early season success, Red Bull New York fans are not exactly showing up and they are throwing shade at the club for what they are asking of their most loyal supporters. Also, USL players are still protesting their lack of a CBA, but are their efforts losing steam? Unlike Red Bull New York, AC Boise isn't struggling to connect with its supporters. They had their home opener, so their CEO Brad Stith join us for a little recap of how the eveinng went in the Idaho capital. Finally, we #DotTheMap and handle the apparently sensitive topic of marketing gimmicks to get fans out to American soccer matches. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Corp Shakeup, New Protest Move, TravelFutbolFan On World Cup Tickets
It's the last week of Robert on the live show on Morning Kickaround and we have a alot to discuss on this Monday. We open with the latest on the USL Championship player protests. What did they have up their sleeves for this fourth week of action without a new collective bargaining agreement. The USL is also rumored to be making a leadership change with deputy CEO Justin Papadakis reportedly leaving the league after being voted off the board. TravelFutbolFan then joins the show to break down the latest World Cup ticketing drama, the dry run in Foxborough last week, and more about this summer's giant soccer party. Finally, did the USMNT answer any our our questions from last Friday when they got thumped by Belgium in Atlanta? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USMNT Questions, New Mexico United Hype and Stadium + More
It certainly is a Friday-Free-For-All on Morning Kickaround today. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are deep in international break mode with a USMNT heavy show. They ask a few burning questions they want answered in this week's friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta. Will Gio Reyna play? What is Weston McKennie's role on the team? Are we confident in the goalkeeping? How are things looking in regards to their opponent to conclude the World Cup group stage? They also update the Ultras on New Mexico United's stadium project before hyping the club's home opener this weekend. Finally, they #DotTheMap with the newest MK Ultras. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sacramento Doubles Down, World Cup Playoffs, Expansion news + More
One day without Robert Kerr was too much, so it's great that he's back for this hump day edition of Morning Kickaround. The show opens with the latest World Cup news on the eve of the final qualification playoffs. A group of European supporters are suing over the crazy cost of match tickets for this summer's marquee event. Where will their efforts lead? Also, Sacramento released some updated stadium renderings that are not only gorgeous, but perhaps signal some bigger intentions. Perhaps a revival of the city's MLS expansion bid is on the table? We then welcome Ben Ohashi, AC Boise's cheif marketing officer. Needless to say he has a lot to do with only ten days remaining before the club's home opener. Finally, is the NWSL coming to Columbus? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pepi Deal Off (Again), Grand Rapids Stadium Update, Focus On Fort Wayne + More
Morning Kickaround is back for another week, even if Rob is sitting this Monday out. Solo Jason Davis takes on Antoine Griezmann jumping across the pond to join Orlando City this summer. What can he bring to a Lions team that's looking to finally make some noise in MLS? In other transfer news, Ricardo Pepi still can't seal his move to Fulham. The deal from PSV is off... for now. Will this long rumored move ever happen? Also, the USL Championship CBA protstets are still on-going with very little movement in negotiations for a new agreement. Things have bled over from stillness at the start of matches into a second protest after halftime. Are these messages landing? We are then joined by Brian Biedenbach, podcast host at Fort Wayne Footy to talk about how Fort Wayne FC is progressing early in the USL League One tenure. Finally, Soccer Under Construction zeroes in on Grand Rapids and their progress on building Amway Stadium. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Messi Out of CCC, Open Cup Madness, MLS Sprint Season + More
Firday is here and there's a big week of soccer to look back on before we get to the weekend ahead. The first round of the U.S. Open Cup is just about in the books. Six amateur teams have moved on to the second round, all of them at the expense of third division pro sides. USL League One in general took quite a dive with five of its sides falling at the first hurdle. Elsewhere, Messi is oout of the Concacaf Champions Cup on the away goals tiebreaker and MLS announed their sprint season to bridge the gap between winter and fall when the calendar switches next year. Finally, Landon Donovan has thoughts on dual nationals and we #DotTheMap with our new members. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hype Your Match, USMNT Roster, Open Cup Magic + more
Wednesday is here and Morning Kickaround is here to get you over the hump and ready for the rest of a busy soccer week. The U.S. Men's National Team released their roster for their March friendlies before the World Cup this summer and the crew finds themselves asking what Gio Reyna is doing there? Also, last night was the start of the 2026 U.S. Open Cup with a historic upset already showing up here in the first round. USL League Two champions Vermont Green took down Portland Hearts of Pine on their home turf to get the tournament off to a roaring start. We also hype up Flint CIty Bucks and their first round match against Forward Madison. Lorain Countyr Leviathan charimain Andrew McDonnell comes on to deliver an update on where his expansion club stands before the start of the summer season. Finally, we ask if Catarina Macario is worth the record deal she got from the San Diego Wave. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Protests Continue, Club Debuts, Jason From I Hate Soccer
Welcome to Monday on Morning Kickaround! Today’s Long Balls start with the USL and their ongoing labor saga. Protests continued into the second week of the season with several being joined by chanting fans supporting their cause. On the plus side, several expansion sides completed their quest to #DotTheMap by playing their first game. A couple USL League One sides joined two NWSL expansion outfits in playing their first matches this weekend. Jason Collinsworth from the I Hate Soccer podcast joins the show to explain why he does, yet doesn’t, actually hate soccer. He talks about the flaws in the youth system in this country and how we can go about making it better for everyone involved. Finally, does MLS have an obligation to alert fans in advance when Lionel Messi is not going to play in a given game? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL CBA Talks Drag On, Foxboro Strikes Deal, Temecula FC Spotlight
Friday is here and Morning Kickaround is ready tog et you set for the weekend of soccer ahead. We open with a resolution to the rich person squabble in New England. Robert Kraft has stepped up to fund security efforts that will allow the seven World Cup matches in Foxborough to proceed as planned. We also update the USL and their CBA discussions. There's no deal yet, but is there progress? Will there be games? Will there be protests? We shall see. We then welcome on Brandon Jantz, owner of Temecula FC to talk about his club in the USPL and what sort of ambitions he has for his amateur outfit. Finally, we #DotTheMap with our newest MK Ultras. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cleveland Pro Soccer, USL Club Finances, Countdown to AC Boise Home Opener + More
Welcome to another Wednesday on Morning Kickaround! The show opens with the Clanger clanging away for Forest City Cleveland, the officail name of the MLS Next Pro club coming to Ohio's largest city. It's also a front in the soccer wars with a group exploring a USL franchise in the town as well. Also, we look back at our discussion on the USL business model in light of a piece by Jeff Rueter that tocuhes on how much money these clubs actually lose in a given season, and more. We continue the countdown to AC Boise's home opener with the club's manager of soccer operations Michael Kafari. What's left to do before fans are in the seats in Idaho? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Player Protests, Business Model Change, Club Debuts + more
It's a USL heavy Monday show on Morning Kickaround. The opening weekend of the USA's second and third tier leagues were full of drama. The biggest story was the players protest on the lack of a new collective bargaining agreement. Every game opened with a minute of players standing still while being virtually ignored by the league's television broadcast. Was this this right move for the players? By the league? What's next in this saga. On the positive side for the league, a handful of expansion clubs got their formal start, including friends of the show AC Boise. How did the new guys fare in opening weekend and how did the MK Ultras take it all in? Finally, has the USL outgrown its business model and how can it be updated to fit the league's current reality? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Opening Weekend, Road Trips, New Stadiums + More!
We would say Happy Friday, but with the USL Championship's opening weekend in danger we aren't sure that it is one. MK is here to keep you updated on their CBA negotiations and get you through the potential strike ahead. The Toledo expansion story we touched on earlier this week also seems to have legs. The city is aiming for a USL League One expansion side with a stadium plan. We also have stadium renderings in south Florida and we talk top Pablo from Club Eleven Magazine. Club Eleven is currently telling the story of their 12,000 mile road trip in a school bus turned soccer museum in a podcast series called The Soccer Odyssey. Finally, we finish the show and #DotTheMap with our new members. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Strike Coming? Boston World Cup Resolution, Jacksonville Stadium + more
It's another Hump Day on Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis. Here's hoping the USL and USLPA can get over the hump in their negotiations with only two days remaining before the start of the 2026 regular season. They are meeting today, so the gang gets caught up on where the negotiations stand and what the outlook for this weekend's matches is. In other news, Foxbrough found a solution to their security funding issue in the form of Robert Kraft spending a small fraction of his billions to cover the costs. Also, Sporting Jax released some plans for a fancy looking new stadium in northern Florida. Then, thanks to the generosity of the MK Ultras, we have a bonus segment touching on the Vancouver Whitecaps settling their Messi lawsuit, an actor trying to make his pro soccer dreams come true, and Sebastian Lletget heading to the USL Championship as both a player and owner. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Messi Gets Going, World Cup Updates, Pro Soccer In Toledo?
Another week, another Monday edition of Morning Kickaround. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis dive into Messi's 22026 awakening, the Red Bulls and their teenage sensations, and other nuggets from the second weekend of MLS action. In other news, the World Cup is still happening, even in light of certain events in the Middle East. How is that going to affect the world's soccer party this summer? Also, they give the latest on security funding in Foxborough and Los Angeles. Finally, the Soccer Wars are still raging as MLS Next Pro looking to expand at an aggressive rate and more USL expansion rumors surffacing. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USLPA Authorizes Strike, FIFA Price Hikes, Tormenta Shutdown Update + more
"Happy" Friday from Morning Kickaround! We sadly ahve a lot of bad news to close out this week, starting with the USL Players' Association authorized a strike should they not come to an agreement before the season begins next week. How serious are they and what are they asking for to call off thier threat? Also, the town of Foxborough is asking FIFA for money to cover security and public safety costs for their World Cup matches. FIFA, as you would expect, is penny pinching their way through this. We are then joined by Alex Ashton from League One Updater to shed some more light on South Georgia Tormenta's financial trouble and other League One issues. The show ends on a high note by dotting the map and, because our viewers came through with a fundraising goal, a review of new NWSL kits for the 2026 season. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Next Don Garber, AC Boise Countdown, Tormenta Offically Shuttered
Jason is manning the mic himself on this hump day edition of Morning Kickaround, but that doesn't mena he doesn't ahve a ton to discuss. He opens with MLS and their search for Don Garber's successor followed by confirmation that South Georgia Tormenta is officially shutting down less thant wo weeks beforew they were supposed to take the field in USL League One. It's also another edition of Countdown to Kickoff with AC Boise as they are only ten days away from playing their first competitive match in Sarasota. Brad Stith joins the show to take another look at the stadium they've put together and what's left to do before their home opener on April 4. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Messi In Trouble? MLS Week 1, USL Club Shuts Down, World Cup Fanfest Cancelled
Monday, Monday, Monday... Morning Kickaround is here to help you survive it. MLS Opening Weekend was not short on storylines. Messi confronted the officials after Inter Miami got smoked by LAFC in front of more than 70,000 fans at the LA Colisium. The Red Bulls youth movement scored a win in Michael Bradley's coaching debut. Diego Chara also set another milestone with the Portland Timbers Outside of MLS, the World Cup Fanfest in New Jersey is no more and there was a lot of madness in Mexico this weekend after the death of a major drug cartel leader. Finally, we pay our respects to South Georgia Tormenta, who abruptly folded over the weekend. What went wrong in southern eorgia and how can it be a lesson for future clubs striving to succeed in USL League One and beyond? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MLS Kicks Off, Going Pro In Texas, Jozy Buys In + more
Friday is here and there is only one more sleep until MLS returns for 2026! The nation's top tier league begins its final summer season this weekend with 15 games throughout Saturday and Sunday. Instead of breaking down what to expect on the pitch this season, MK examines where MLS stands in the overall American sporting scene. How mainstream is MLS and do we wish it was more center to American culture? Also, in lower league news, Jozy Altidore is getting involved in the OKC USL expansion project to add more star power to that ownership group. We then welcome Corpus Christi FC head coach Eamon Zayed joins the show to shed some light on his club making the jump from amateur to pro as they are 22 days away from the start of their first season in USL League One. Entrepreneur Brian York is trying to speed run building a USL expansion club for the state of Massachusetts. Is this a good idea? How quickly can you actually build a soccer team? Jason digs into this story and analyzes what it actually takes to start a whole new team. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bad Stadium News, Pulisic Transfer Rumors, USL2 Schedule
Monday is here and so is Morning Kickaround! And there's less than a week to go before MLS kicks off the 2026 campaign! In our final show before Kick-A-Thon 2026 we open with some rocky stadium news out of the Nutmeg State. MLS Next Pro expansion side CT United's stadium plans remain unfunded with no solution in sight. MLS also has a strange new partnership with Polymarket as they look to capitalize on the growing trend of prediction markets. Chris Wilson then joins the show to get us up to speed on USL League Two for 2026 season. We talk about the schedule, fortmat, clubs, and much more. Finally, Robert and Jason answer a Super Chat question about soccer in the deep south. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baltimore Soccer Stadium, USL Negotiations With The Soccer Lawyer, MLS Layoffs + More
Clang the Clanger! It's Friday and there is pro soccer expansion news! D.C. United is submitted a proposal for a 12,000 seat soccer stadium in Baltimore. It's almost as if they were listening to Morning Kickaround on Wednesday when we mentioned Baltimore as a strong candidate for a pro club. In other expansion news, MLS in Indy may be dead. We then get into the weeds of the USL labor talks with soccer lawyer Andrew Visnovsky to get his perspective on how the talks are going and where they could lead. Finally, before dotting the map for the week, wwe discus the business side of MLS. They are drastically changes its website staff, the AppleTV deal is entering a new era, and more. Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 18 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Countdown to Kickoff With AC Boise Supporters Group, a Poch Poach? + More
Welcome to Wednesday morning, let's kick it around with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis. Plans for the World Cup are going predictably awry, particularly in Massachusetts. Foxborough is threatening to withhold entertainment licensing for the event should they not receive promised security payments from FIFA. Also, will ICE dampen World Cup celebrations? WIll Mauricio Pochettino still be the USMNT head coach at the World Cup? Rumors are swirling that Tottenham will try to re-hire him now that they are without a manager. On the plus side, MLS clubs are getting richer and more valuable, with Inter Miami leading Sportico's club valuation list for the first time. It is then time for another edition of Countdown to Kickoff, this time with Ryan Pritchett from their River Guard, AC Boise's supporters group. Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 18 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MLS Splashes the Cash, Rio Grande Valley w/ Colby Fayyad + More
Morning Kickaround has the perfect cure for your Super Bowl Monday hangover, and it's all about figuring out what it means that MLS spent boat loads of money during the January transfer window. The USA's top league moved the fourth most dollars in the world this winter, but what does it actually say about the league? Also, what are the top places in this country without pro soccer and how are the USL CBA negotioations going? Finally, Jamal Fayyad from Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns joins the show to shed some light on soccer in the southernmost areas of Texas and his clubs ambitions to join The League for Clubs and their planned pro-am ranks. Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 18 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cosmos Countdown to Kickoff, USL Expansion Delays, Dot the Map + More
The weekend is nigh and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to kick you into it! There was some rough news on the USL expansion front. Ozark United and the Buffalo expansion project are both experiencing delays in stadium construction. Both are on track to start... eventually. On the more positive front, Denver Summit tickets are selling like hotcakes for their first NWSL season. New York Cosmos CEO Erik Stover and their headline signing Sebastian Guenzatti then join the show for another edition of Countdown to Kickoff with only 36 days until their first match. Finally, we #DotTheMap with a grab bag of topics, including MK merch designs and highlighting our newest MK Ultras. Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 18 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Concacaf Champions Cup returns, USL CBA talks, unanswered pro/rel questions + More
The week rolls along with Morning Kickaround! The USL CBA negotiations are, technically speaking, rolling along as well, though not much progress is being made and USL CEO Justin Papadakis has some interesting things to say about the players in his league. ALso, what questions do we still have for the USL's version of Promotion and Relegation? The Concacaf Champions Cup heralds the return of American men's clubs for 2026. We welcome Jon Arnold to the show to get us up to speed on the tournament. Fianlly, James Rodriguez was once a hot name in global soccer and now he's looking at a move to Minnesota United. Is this the right move for the Loons? Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 19 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vancouver's stadium situation, Concacaf Champions Cup, Americans on the move
Morning Kickaround is back for the return of top-level men's soccer in the USA! San Diego FC's season begins tomorrow when they host Pumas UNAM in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Is anyone excited for this tournament and how will it evolve when MLS changes their calendar? Also, the Ricardo Pepi move to Fulham appears dead in the water, Josh Sargent could still move, and several Americans are playing well for their European clubs, notably Weston McKennie. The USL may have announced their Premier division and promotion/relegation plans, but their players are still upset at the lack of healthcare and a new CBA. Finally, the Vancouver Whitecaps are struggling with their stadium situation on the Pacific coast of Canada. What is next for the defending Westetn Conference champions? Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 19 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Premier Conversation, New American Landscape, Dotting The Map + More
Welcome to a Morning Kickaround Friday with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis! John Morrissey joins the show to get his views on the USL Premier announcement, the timeline for promotion/relegation, which clubs will go to the top tier, and so much more. Before John joins us, the gang examines Mauricio Pochettino's decree that his players should stick to soccer and not comment on "political" issues like the price of World Cup tickets. Also, Crystal Dunn announced her retirement from soccer after a short, but very successful career in the NWSL, France, and for the U.S. Women's National Team. MLS is altering its proiduction for MLS Season Pass as it moves onto the main AppleTV platform. Is cutting Spanish language production and shiffting some English broadcast teams overseas really a great idea? Finally, we #DotTheMap of American soccer with our latest MK Ultras. Tune in to Kick-A-Thon 2026 on February 19 at 9:30am! Join Morning Kickaround for a three hour extravaganza of American soccer featuring games, guests, banter, and more! Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USL Premier Confirmed, Countdown To Kickoff, Open Cup News + more
Lace up your boots with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis as they kick around this Wednesday morning. It's a big day for the United Soccer League as they officially announced their first division league called USL Premier for a launch in 2028. The gang examines the announcement, the naming, the format, and much more. It's also another edition of Countdown to Kickoff with Athletic Club Boise co-founder Bill Taylor. There's still a lot to do in Idaho with only 38 days left until they play their first USL League One match. Finally, the draw for the opening rounds of the 111th U.S. Open Cup is out there. Robert and Jason look at the tournament and where it stands in American soccer. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SKC Sale detail and World Cup Prep, American Landscape News + more
The cold snap continues, but Morning Kickaroud is keeping the hot soccer talk coming. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis speculate about how MLS is suddenly part of the country's America 250 celebration after initially being left out of the party before digging into some German talk about a World Cup Boycott. They also digest the state of USL's planned first division roughly one year out from the initial announcement. They then bring on Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star to dig into the details regarding the sale of Sporting Kansas City and other happenings on KC as they enter a new era for the club. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Behind Atletico Dallas' Bold Design, USL Labor Update, + More
Morning Kickaround is here for a Wednesday to show off our incredibly professional operation. Unlike the USL Championship. The CBA negotiations between the nation's second tier and their players' union have shown zero progress in their negotiations and the union is starting to play dirty in the PR battle. Also, are there plans for a World Cup boycott if the Greenland situation gets ugle? And several MLS clubs a have released their new kits for the 2026 season. Finally, Sam Morton of Atletico Dallas joins the show for another edition of Countdown to Kickoff to go over his club's unique badge design. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rocco Commisso Passes, SKC Sold, New Cosmos Kit Design + More
Welcome back to Monday on Morning Kickaround! Robert Kerr and Jason Davis open the show honoring the soccer legacy of Rocco Commisso, who passed away this weekend. The mogul left his mark on multiple continents with multiple clubs, inlcuding the New York Cosmos, who are making their latest rivival this spring. With that in mind, the guys welcome in Mark Jenkinson, who led the kit design team for the new Cosmos as part of their Countdown to Kickoff series. Also, Oakland Roots are moving closer to an ambitious stadium project, Sporting Kansas City is for sale and what's the deal with local World Cup watch parties? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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More USL Expansion News, Kit Voting, World Cup Ticket Confusion, + More
Happy Friday from Morning Kickaround! Another week, another update on the chaos that is purchasing World Cup tickets. FIFA is touting high application numbers, but how reliable are their figures with all the negative reaction to this incredible convoluted process? Also, Fresno, California is back in the USL expansion game after they entered into an exclusivity agreement with the league. Will this Central Valley soccer venture work out better than the last two? Finally, we get to know Lorain County, Ohio with Andrew McDonnell of Lorain County Leviathan. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Building A Squad From Scratch, January Transfers + More
Welcome to Wednesday on Morning Kickaround! First up is the USL CBA negotiations. We know there have been talks, but the news coming out of them has been sparse. Is no news good news? Timo Werner is making a surprise move to the San Jose Earthquakes, of all MLS clubs. How did they score this German striker? Also, Medford, Oregon is the latest small town to join the USL League One expansion rumor mill. The bulk of the show is another edition of MK's Countdown to Kickoff series with AC Boise Head Coach Nate Miller. What does a coach have on his plate with just 52 days remaining before his team's first match? How does a coach build a squad out of nothing? Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Biggest Cupsets, Josh Sargent to MLS?
Monday is here and so is another rundown of the goings on in American soccer with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis. Josh Sargent takes the top spot today with his rumored move to Toronto FC. What does this mean for the once promising American striker? Ricardo Pepi has a rough weekend over in the Netherlands as he left PSV's weekend match with a broken arm that will sidleine him for at least two months. Also around MLS, Eric Ramsey is leaving Minnesota United to coach at West Bromwich Albion and Chuky Lozano is on the outs at San Diego. Finally, in honor of the FA Cup Third Round and some wonderful upsets, Robert and Jason look back at some of best best U.S. Open Cupsets. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Messi The Owner, New USA Kit Leaks, USL CBA Updates
Welcome to Wednesday on Morning Kickaround, where there is plenty for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to sink their teeth into. The USL CBA negotiations kick things off, which is good to see them going on, but there's still a lot to be hashed out before anything resembling a deal can emerge. Also in USL news, the guys break down some quotes from USL president Paul McDonough about the potential look and feel of promotion/relegation in the legue. Plus, Lione Messi owning a club? Why not? U.S. Soccers kits for the World Cup leaked, as well, giving chance for a nice visual breakdown of the new look. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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World Cup Boycott? MLS Coaching Hires + More
It's a Monday and the end of winter vacation for much of the country and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you through it. It won't be easy, though. They start off pretty heavy with how the possible effects of the weekend's military action in Venezuela on the upcoming World Cup this summer. It lightens up after that, though as they crew discusses a couple MLS coaching hires, including Henrik Rydstrom and Sporting Kansas City reportedly brining on former Chicago Fire boss Raphael Wicky. Finally, they loom ahead to some important dates on the pitch for 2026. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Bluesky Subscribe to Jason's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world's favorite sport in everyone's favorite country. Working to become the home of the American Soccer conversation. Created and hosted by siriusxm veteran Jason Davis & grassroots journeyman Robert Kerr. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am ET and on-demand segments on Morning Kickaround's Youtube channel. More ball @mkickaround on social media platforms. Subscribe and join the movement!
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