In this episode, we discuss how to evaluate whether your player or kid is legitimately good at soccer. We share an email received from a concerned father about his 13-year-old son, highlighting the common issue of ‘man child’ dominance in youth soccer masking true deficiencies. We share insights into the rigorous process of player evaluations […]

A compelling episode with Joey Cascio, who shares his extensive coaching experience and insights gained over 15-20 years. We discuss the recent Club World Cup, where Chelsea surprisingly beat PSG, and dive into coaching philosophy and methodologies. Joey highlights the challenges and joys of youth coaching, such as building a team’s identity and handling parental […]

In this episode, we wrap up discussions on the US men’s national team following their 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final. We dive into roster decisions, tactical choices, and the higher-level takeaways from both the match and the broader program. We also emphasize the critical role fans play in shaping soccer culture […]