Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, USL is moving forward with promotion and relegation, and the structural problems facing American soccer remain largely unchanged. We open with Kane’s remarkable season and the debate over whether he deserves to be considered the best player in the world. His goal-scoring numbers are extraordinary, but numbers alone […]

Every parent wants what’s best for their child. But when it comes to youth soccer, good intentions don’t always lead to good decisions. In fact, some of the most common things parents do to help their kids may actually be working against them. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don’ts of youth soccer […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest controversy with the Portuguese national team raises an important question: Does any player, regardless of their stature, have the right to challenge a coach’s authority? We examine Ronaldo’s suspension, his declining influence on the field, and the difficult reality of managing aging superstars. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi continues to produce extraordinary performances at […]