This episode cuts straight to the heart of the endless American youth soccer argument: winning versus development. The tired line that “it’s all about development, not winning” gets dissected here as what it so often is—a convenient shield for coaches who can’t deliver and clubs that have no real accountability in our closed, MLS-and-US-Soccer-controlled monopoly. […]

We dive deep into the gritty side of professional soccer transfers in this special extract from the 3four3 podcast. Focusing on Josh Sargent’s high-profile saga—from his refusal to play at Norwich City to force a move, to ultimately joining Toronto FC in MLS—we expose the power dynamics at play. Clubs and players often have opposing […]

We sat down for a very practical episode focused entirely on coaching knockout games — semifinals, finals, and any high-pressure elimination match. Whether you have a full week to prepare or you’re in the middle of a weekend tournament, we cover the mental side of the game first because that’s usually what decides big matches. […]