Sunset Soccer Club

Tyler and Arman tackle the first four groups of their World Cup Preview.  Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia  Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey  The guys discuss who the favorites are for each group, potential dark horse teams, the best match for each group, and players to keep an eye out for. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Let’s do the math. The USMNT can take 26 players to the World Cup this summer. Who are the locks, who’s on the bubble fighting for their spot, and who is out? Tyler and Arman go position by position to talk about who they would put on the roster when it gets announced May 26th by head coach Mauricio Pochettino. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of The Sunset Soccer Club, Arman and Tyler tackle a big batch of MLS news and rank how concerned we are about some of the most important players for the USMNT. First, the Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be on the verge of being moved from the Pacific Northwest and sold to the highest bidder. We’ve seen this kind of thing before in MLS, with Anthony Precourt attempting to move the Columbus Crew to Austin roughly a decade ago. This conflict centers around the need for a stadium and buyers for the Whitecaps. Arman and Tyler share what stands out to them about this particular story. Staying in MLS, the guys discuss the greatness of Bruce Arena, who has once again turned around a franchise and has the San Jose Earthquakes atop the Western Conference Standings. How does this guy continue to do it? On the other end of the spectrum, it’s dark days in Kansas City, where SKC is realizing a hard truth as they attempt to move on from the Peter Vermes era. Finally, it’s time to rank our level of concern on a scale of 1-10 for a few of the USMNT players. Christian Pulisic can’t find the back of the net for AC Milan, Anotonee Robinson isn’t getting starts for Fulham, and Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t seem to know who his best XI is. Seg 1: What Soccer Did We Watch? I watched EPL again. The switch from West Ham winning & Tottenham drawing, to West Ham drawing and Tottenham winning was so wild. In the end, they both won so Tottenham is still two points from safety. I want to run through the sequence real quick. Soucek for West Ham 51’ - Put West Ham up 1-0 Palhinha for Tottenham in 82’ - Tottenham up 1-0 Dewsbury-Hall for Everton 88’ - Everton equalizer, 1-1 Callum Wilson 90+2’ - West Ham win 2-1 Seg 2: The Duality of MLS: Bruce Arena and San Jose, and Sporting KC Vancouver Potentially Relocating Kick to Arman for this San Jose & Bruce Arena First team in post-shootout MLS era (2000) to win 8 of their first 9 games. Bruce does this everywhere he goes. Sporting KC Oh dear. -18 goal differential in 9 matches. 1 win, 1 draw, 7 losses. I would love to hear your thoughts on how this happened. Seg 3: Concern Level Rate your concern level: For each of these USMNT stories, rate your level of concern on a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being sound the alarms, this is an emergency). Christian Pulisic hasn’t scored since 12/28/25 and has only registered one assist in Serie A in 2026. Antonee Robinson hasn’t been starting for Fulham, coming on as a sub in their last two matches. CHANGEUP: Alex Freeman got his first start and went 90 in a win for Villareal. What is your level of hope and optimism for the 21-year-old right back? Side note: Hadn’t looked at the La Liga table in a while, but Villareal have locked up a Champions League spot for next year?! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New co-host Arman Kafai joins Tyler Kern to discuss the drama taking place at both ends of the Premier League table. They recap Arsenal vs Manchester City and the emergence of Nico O’Reilly. Then, they turn their attention to Tottenham, who look like real candidates for relegation following the action from the weekend. As the World Cup quickly approaches, news of lagging ticket sales and boosted transit prices are dampening the enthusiasm of some fans. Is this something to actually be worried about, or will all of this fade once the tournament gets started? Also in the news from the past week, Matt Crocker has left his post as the Sporting Director of U.S. Soccer to take a similar role in Saudi Arabia. What should USMNT fans make of this so close to the World Cup? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The USMNT dropped both of its March friendlies, falling to Belgium 5-2 and Portugal 2-0. So…what the hell happened? Tyler Kern and Arman Kafai break down both matches, the tactical decisions, and lineup curiosities from Mauricio Pochettino. Arman was on the scene in Atlanta for both matches and provides a perspective from watching the games in person. They wrap up the episode discussing the current state of the USMNT with just two more warm-up matches before the World Cup begins. Did this camp and round of friendlies make the guys feel better or worse about the USMNT’s prospects in this summer’s World Cup? Let us know how you’re feeling about the USMNT and give us your grade for these two matches by emailing the show at mailto:[email protected] us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We have a March roster for the upcoming friendliest with Belgium and Portugal. Questions abound for head coach Mauricio Pochettino without much time left to answer them ahead of the World Cup. Tyler breaks down what we hope to learn after these two matches, as well as who is on and missing from this USMNT roster. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tyler is joined by Daniel Robertson to preview the questions and opportunities facing the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of their March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.  With the World Cup looming just ~90 days away, questions about who starts in the midfield, Weston McKennie’s best position, and the health of Sergino Dest loom large for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. Finally, we wrap up this episode discussing the recently announced Fan Fest at Fair Park in Dallas for the World Cup. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Sunset Soccer Club celebrates their 10th episode by welcoming Arman Kafai back to the show to talk about a brand new season of MLS. New York Red Bulls impress under Michael Bradley, LAFC scores a big win, and Arman likes what he’s seeing from Nashville SC.  Elsewhere, the USMNT got good news on the injury front, and Weston McKennie’s contract situation might be nearing a resolution. Chapters:  00:00 – Welcome to Episode 10 & World Cup Countdown (106 Days Out) 01:06 – World Cup Concerns in Mexico & FIFA’s Response 03:04 – Weston McKennie’s Juventus Contract Situation 03:32 – Tyler Adams Returns: What It Means for USMNT 04:41 – Ricardo Pepi’s Comeback & Striker Depth Debate 06:23 – MLS Week 1 Recap Begins with Arman Kafai 07:39 – Red Bulls Shock the League with Youth Movement 11:38 – Nashville’s Statement Win Under BJ Callahan 14:56 – FC Dallas: Peter Musa or Bust? 18:24 – Sporting Kansas City in Full Rebuild Mode 22:32 – MLS Schedule Shift & World Cup Strategy 26:49 – San Diego’s Strong Start & LAFC Impressions 28:28 – Griezmann to Orlando? Big Name Moves in MLS 29:48 – Final Thoughts: Why MLS Is Just Fun Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club takes a look at a big batch of USMNT news from the weekend. Weston McKennie continues his incredible season, Tyler Adams makes the bench for Bournemouth following a big injury, and Alex Freeman makes his La Liga debut. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club features updates on the Ricardo Pepi transfer situation, yet another injury for Gio Reyna, and a wild day in the Champions League.  Following some comments made by Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti about Weston McKennie’s ability to play as a striker, Tyler names his top 3 USMNT players who could have played another position.  Finally, rumors of a World Cup boycott have begun to circulate in the wake of political turmoil the U.S. Tyler gives his thoughts on whether or not that would be a good idea in these circumstances.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tyler is back with a brand new episode of The Sunset Soccer Club, diving into a six pack of news and information impacting the USMNT and broader soccer world. Weston McKennie is flying at Juventus, but for how much longer? Gio Reyna isn’t playing (again), and we keep a close eye on the injury report for a few key USMNTers.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★