Jason does it LIVE. Following the USMNT's 1-0 win over Jamaica in Kingston, Jason jumped on the livestream to take calls and get into what we learned from the performance. Who stepped up and who let Mauricio Pochettino down? Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episodes.  ...

SOLO JASON! WNBC's own gets into a USMNT roster preview ahead of the Nations League games against Jamaica for Mauricio Pochettino and the Americans. Good times.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episodes.  https://www.patreon.com/thebestsoccershow  GO SUBSCRIBE TO JASON...

Robert Kerr sits in for Jared this week. Jason and Robert talk about the American performances in the Champions League (OLIMPICO!), get into the MLS Cup playoff picture after the Wild Card games, and debate whether MLS should change its calendar following a story by The Athletic's Paul Tenorio.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the...

On this episode of The Best Soccer Show, Jason is joined by special fill-in host Jose Tellez (Jared was playing frisbie golf or something maybe) to talk about the USMNT window, the poor performance in Mexico, and what Mauricio Pochettino can do to improve the team moving forward.  There's some MLS Decision Day and MVP talk too. ] Check out Jose's very cool platform for soccer content at Golz.tv.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get...

Finally, Jason and Jared are back. With Mauricio Pochettino's coaching debut coming on Saturday, the boys dive in on what a Starting XI could look like against Panama in Austin. Turner or Schulte? Which centerbacks get the nod. With a number of possible combinations in the midfield, who will get the start? Listen to find out where Jason and Jared agree and disagree.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the...

Jared is out this week, so Jason hits the mic all by his lonesome to talk about the USMNT roster possibilities with Mauricio Pochettino a few weeks out from his first camp. Jason also has some fun with logo designs for Old Dad FC and Soccer Mom FC, the sister club... Scroll to the bottom of the show notes to see some of the Soccer Mom FC design cursed images. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best...

Ten American men are participating in this year's new weird first phase of the UEFA Champions League, and with the first round of matches in the books this week, Jason and Jared are taking stock of how our Yanks did.  Plus, a little game whipped up by the host with the most Wink Rodius.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we...

WE GOT HIM. The United States men's national team finally has its new coach and Jason and Jared are here to break down what it means that Mauricio Pochettino is coming...with his bad energy-sucking lemons.  What? Exactly.  Plus, plenty of thoughts on the really bad window the USMNT just put us through.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more....

What that says. Where in the world is Mauricio Pochettino? Will we see him in KC grabbing some burnt ends?  The boys also talk about Gio pulling out of the USMNT camp and whether we're excited for the games against Canada and New Zealand. Then Jesse Marsch has something to say about the USMNT players and their feelings about being "challenged".  Plus, some talk about Alex Morgan's place in USWNT history after her retirement annoucement.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for...

Mo Po is set to bring sexy back to the USMNT.  On this episode, Jason and Jared talk about the massive news that Mauricio Pochettino is *this close* to becoming the new head coach of the USMNT. Strap in.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode.  ...

Jason and Jared are back after a summer hiatus to dive into the news that US Soccer has made Mauricio Pochettino its top target to be the next head coach of the USMNT team.  Is Poch the guy? We discuss Tyler Adams's comments about the team needing a "ruthless" coach and debate if Pochettino fits the bill. Plus plenty of talk on the new attitude with the USWNT under Emma Hayes.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties...

Jason and Jared are back on the USMNT head coach search beat, breaking down some of the newest names added to the list of candidates and determining if they're actual candidates (REAL) or complete B******T.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode.  ...

The failure to get out of the group at the Copa America cost Gregg Berhalter his job. Now that the Gregg Era is over, the USMNT needs a new head coach. Jason, Jared, and the legend himself Nicky Soup and Sausage break down the candidates, from the sexiest (hello, Herr Klopp) to the not quite so sexy.  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All...

Jason goes solo to talk about Gregg Berhalter's shaky status as USMNT head coach, the rumors floating around American soccer fans, the success of Jesse Marsch with Canada, and the US Olympic team (Where's Diego Luna???).  Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode.  ...

In this edition of The Best Soccer Show, Jason and Jared preview the Copa America warm-up friendlies facing the USMNT over the next week: Colombia on June 8 in DC and Brazil four days later in Orlando. The big questions: Who plays right back? How much will Tyler Adams play? Who gets the big chance to prove themselves at center forward? Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The...

Jason and Jared are tackling the Olympic training camp roster on this week's episode. Lots of analysis and lots of jokes. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/thebestsoccershow  Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel to get the video version of the show....

Jason and Jared do a full breakdown of the USMNT roster called up by Gregg Berhalter for the June friendlies leading into Copa America America. Who's Man 27?  Could a formation change be coming (look at all those centerbacks...) or is Gregg considering a wide range of options in one a massive tournament for the United States? The boys also talk about overage options for the Olympic team and balancing going for gold against getting the best team together for Copa.  Please please please sign...

The newest episode of The Best Soccer Show is here and it's fire.  The boys talk about Jesse Marsch going north to coach Canada as the "MLS Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach" or whatever and what that means for US Soccer's backup options if Gregg poops the bed at Copa America. Then there's Gio talk. The Forest experience was bad, so what's next for one of the most important players for the USMNT? Then Jason and Jared get into the Johnny Cardoso's options after his move to Real Betis...

No Jared this week (like he has a life or something?) so Jason decided to do something a little different. Instead of breaking down the soccer news without the Rodius, Jason went through his deep-ish soccer jersey collection and shared stories about how he ended up with jersesys for "clubs" like Master Shake FC and the LA Riot.    This episode is obviously very visual, so if the podcast isn't cutting it for you, GO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! It don't cost nothin' and it helps the show.    ...

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The countdown to Copa America 2024 has hit the 50 day mark and Jason and Jared are talking about confidence levels for the USMNT ahead of a massive test on American soccer.  What's your DEFCON for Gregg and Co.?  Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments on this week's episode, or send us a message via social media.  The guys also asked ChatGPT this incredible question: If MLS teams were Monopoly spaces, which Monopoly spaces would they be? Please please please sign up for the...

After a short hiatus, the boys are back and better than ever to take on the big stories of the day in American soccer.  First, there's the news that Sergino Dest did a knee and will miss Copa America. Who will Gregg Berhalter turn to at right back for the big summer tournament? Then the boys get into Weston McKennie's contract impasse with Juventus and the other...business...that Weston seems to be up to in the north of Italy. Listener discretion advised because that spirals into a...

The boys are back and they are messing around. It's time for a special episode of the show featuring one of Jared "Wink Rodius" DuBois's trivia games and a Q&A from the viewers. It's a "Pick Your Poison" extravaganza! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. Join in the live version of the show on YouTube every Thursday night at 9 PM ET. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and...

We're celebrating on The Best Soccer Show because the USMNT beat Mexico (again) 2-0 (again) in the Nations League final. Jason and Jared talk about Gio's performance and Christian's OH BABY and Tyler's banger...but also about how Mexico kinda sucks these days and it's making everybody sad. Plus, the boys talk about Gregg's beef with Jesse Marsch. Is Gregg too sensitive or was he just protecting Gio? Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our...