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 […]

Culture, Passion, and the Realities Holding American Soccer Back We bring on long-time friend and experienced practitioner, Kephern Fuller, to discuss the challenges and barriers in US soccer culture, the differences between suburban and international football cultures, and the importance of mental resilience. We examine the role of culture in developing top players, top clubs, […]