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American Soccer Headlines and Reactions

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Hey, soccer fans! Here are the latest headlines from around the American soccer landscape and my quick reactions. Make sure to follow all our social media content via Linktree and join the conversation: 

Pulisic reveals his new position for Tuchel at Chelsea

As much as I liked Pulisic as an attacking winger, his development as a ‘kind of false striker’ his going to make him more effective: more touches, more time in dangerous positions, and more versatility. This could also ripple to the USMNT.

Philadelphia Union unveil 2021 secondary jersey – designed by fans

Why do clubs even hire graphic designers anymore? Just outsource it to fans. Seems to have worked for Philly with their “electric” secondary jersey, and it would’ve worked for the Chicago Fire.

Will MLS owners lock players out?

No one wants a lockout. The league might not survive a lockout. Both sides are making concessions, a compromise is needed. As a fan, I’m angry this once again comes down to the wire. Deadlines make deals, but both sides have known about this for over six months. Continue reading American Soccer Headlines and Reactions →

Replacing Josef, Broadcasting Bias, and MLSisBack Semis

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Hey, soccer fans! We are back again, discussing anything and everything in the American soccer landscape. In tonight’s episode, our hosts tackle the following topics:

  • How Atlanta United will try to replace Josef Martinez with Cubo Torres
  • Is Christian Pulisic injury prone, and how injured should USMNT fans be?
  • More transfer rumors for Inter Miami – Willian and Suarez
  • Broadcasting bias in favor and against foreign broadcasters/announcers calling MLS games

We also recap the MLSisBack Tournament quarterfinals and preview the semi-final matchups of Philadelphia vs. Portland and Minnesota vs. Orlando City. Tune in for all this and more with the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast!

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Listener Questions, MLSisBack Tourney Preview, Americans Abroad Roundup

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Hey, soccer fans! Welcome to another episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Tonight we answer the questions burning in your mind. Specifically:

  • In soccer, is all defense “zone defense”? Would you ever put your best defender as a “spy” on the other team’s best player and have him follow them all over the field?
  • What is your fear of the MLS is Back Tournament being cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns?
  • What’s the best English Premier League team for Weston McKennie to transfer to from Schalke?
  • How many Americans do you see in Europe in the next ten years? Double what the number now?

We also talk MLS headlines, including

  • Chicago Fire’s tournament experience and edge to the new MLS season
  • Jurgen Locadia gets a loan extension and FC Cincy get the option to buy
  • Ezequiel Barco transfer rumors

Finally, we roundup all the USMNT players in England and the Bundesliga. Hear just how well our current and future stars – Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, Brooks, Llanez, Ream, Reyna, Vickers, Robinson, Sargent – performed for their respective clubs. All this and more in tonight’s episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast.

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Cabrera’s Back, Pulisic’s EPL Start, and Miami’s Toxic Site

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Hello soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this week’s episode, Nick and Mike cover a variety of headlines, including:

  • Montreal Impact fire Remy Garde, hire Wilmer Cabrera. How will Cabrera fit in with a drastically different roster?
  • Christian Pulisic is off to a great start with Premier League side Chelsea. He’s playing with confidence, fitting in well, and creating scoring chances. Can he be an even bigger face of American soccer?
  • Inter Miami is making lots of headlines with rumored signings and actual signings, but the biggest headline is the toxicity of their proposed complex site. It could cost them $50 million to clean it up.

In the second half of the show, the hosts roundup and recap all the action from around Major League Soccer and the American soccer landscape. They review scores, highlights, and how the results affect the MLS playoff picture.

Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to follow along on twitter @SOPSoccer, on facebook @sonsofapitchsoccer, or leave us a comment below.

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What Pulisic to Chelsea Means, USMNT Camp Roster, CCL Preview, and MLS Moves

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Happy New Year soccer fans! Thanks for spending time with us as we flip the calendar and look forward to another year of soccer. We at Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast appreciate you listening as we break down all the latest soccer news.

And speaking of breaking news, Christian Pulisic has been sold from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea for $73.1 million (64 million pounds) – the largest transfer for an American player by far. Nick is giddy with excitement at the opportunity for Pulisic and how it will raise the profile of American soccer and the talent level of the USMNT. Mike feels confident that Pulisic can live up to the hype and not yield to the pressure. Whatever the case, this is a great move for all parties involved.

Next, Mike and Nick break down the USMNT January camp roster – new coach Gregg Berhalter’s first camp roster – and what it means to have a group made up of all MLS-based players. There’s excitement in the goalkeeping competition, but Nick thinks there’s real competition at the forward position. Mike believes the international based players have the edge, but competition will be better at every position.

Sticking with the international theme, Concacaf Champions League (CCL) kicks off in just a few short weeks. Our hosts still believe that the tournament belongs to Liga MX, but the talent gap is closing, and there should be some great match-ups. Finally, Nick and Mike break down the latest headlines from around Major League Soccer (MLS), including:

  • Kei Kamara to the Colorado Rapids
  • Speculation around FC Dallas South American signinsg
  • Chicago Fire extend coach Veljko Paunovic’s contract

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to follow us on twitter @SOPSoccer. Have a great 2019!