Sons Of A Pitch An American Soccer Podcast

Hey, soccer fans! We just witnessed the the greatest World Cup Final EVER, and the collection of talent in Qatar 2022 left us all in a state of shock. The beautiful game of soccer (or football) is growing around the globe and here at home. In this episode we talk about the MLS' impact on a global scale. From Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) being the…

Hey, soccer fans! Argentina is back in the FIFA World Cup Final! After their electric 3-0 victory over Croatia in the semi-finals, the South American squad will be competing for their sixth World Cup trophy. I'm sure there will be plenty of clips and video from the 2014 final - especially showing Lionel Messi and how he looked numb after that defea…

Hey, soccer fans! We're witnessing history this World Cup as Morocco becomes only the 1st African country to advance to the semi-finals. This great accomplishment has USMNT fans wondering: Why not us? If a relatively small footballing nation can get here after winning its group, and knock out Spain and Portugal in the process, what's holding back t…

Hey, soccer fans! USA is out of the World Cup after a less than desirable match against the Netherlands. In tonight's episode, we recap the USMNT's performance in the knock-out round and take a look back at their time in Qatar. How well did the players perform? What did manager Gregg Berhalter get right and wrong? Where does US Soccer go from here?…

Hey, soccer fans! The World Cup has nearly completed its 2nd group stage games. Have you had enough, yet? No, of course not! We've seen big upsets, stand-out performances, and some gutsy play by our Concacaf favorites in the United States and Canada Men's National Teams. While Canada has been eliminated after two matches, the USMNT can advance to t…

Hey, soccer fans! I've got a fever, and the only cure is more World Cup! In tonight's chat, Nick gives you his top moments from each of the first four matches, including Qatar v. Ecuador, England v. Iran, Senegal v. Netherlands, and USA v. Wales. He also makes sure you know exactly where he stands on Gregg Berhalter's tactics, lineups, and how the …

Hey, soccer fans! It's World Cup Eve, and we couldn't be more excited. Nick has finally released his picks and predictions for the group stages and the knock-out rounds, as well as his eventual champion. He also looks at the list of injured players who won't be making the trip to the tournament. These players include Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, & N'…

Hey, soccer fans! The MLS offseason is upon us, but the news, rumors, and headlines have not stopped! Stay tuned as we look at St. Louis City SC's moves in the Expansion Draft and subsequent trades - which include Tim Parker, Niko Gioacchini, Indiana Vassilev, Jonathan Bell, John Nelson, Jake La Cava. We also talk about all the moves around the lea…

Hey, soccer fans! Have you seen the roster, yet? Of course you have! You bleed red, white, and blue and can't wait for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar just like us! The roster for the Yanks was released just a few hours ago, and Nick gives you his initial impressions. -Which strikers will shine? -What happened to Zack Steffen? -Can the defenders hold b…

Hey, soccer fans! We may have just witnessed the greatest MLS Cup - maybe the greatest MLS match - of all time! Both LAFC and the Philadelphia Union had players embrace the championship moment and provide moments and goals that will be played on highlight reels for years to come. In tonight's episode, we look back on the MLS Cup Final between the g…

Happy Halloween, soccer fans! There were tricks for Austin and NYCFC while LAFC and Philadelphia got their treats - a trip to the MLS Cup Final! In this episode, we recap the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, discussing the stats and highlights of the matches. We also preview the MLS Cup Final match between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union. It'…

Hey, soccer fans! We're back after a short break, but the MLS Cup Playoffs kept rolling forward. We break down the scores, highlights, and all the playoff implications. -Were you suprised that FC Cincinnati upset New York Red Bulls? -Did the El Trafico quarterfinal match blow you away? -Is your team still in the hunt for the Cup? We take a look at …

Hey, soccer fans! We made it! It's Week 34 and Decision Day in MLS. There are a handful of playoffs spots up for grabs, playoff seeding is on the line, and teams are stilling playing for home field advantage. Stay tuned to hear who gets in from the Eastern Conference - Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, and Inter Miami - and who clinches the top spot - …

Hey, soccer fans! Who's ready for the playoffs!? Given this weekend's results, there are a few teams that aren't ready. Stay tuned for a recap of the scores, highlights, and new from this weekend's matches. We also review the standings and potential playoff matchups. How did this weekend affect your team? In the second half of the show, we look bac…

Hey, soccer fans! Just when you thought the MLS playoff race was heating up - here comes an international break! In tonight's episode, we're discussion the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) and the Canadian Men's National Team (CanMNT) pre-World Cup matches. We'll look at their rosters, how they played, and what they need to fix before head…

Hey, soccer fans! Can you feel the excitement? The MLS playoffs are almost here. Since our last update, we've seen teams clinch and teams get eliminated. Congrats to Philadelphia Union, CF Montreal, and the New York Red Bulls of the Eastern Conference! Condolences to DC United, Chicago Fire, and Toronto FC. In the Western Conference, congrats to LA…

Hey, soccer fans! Four weeks 'til the playoffs - how excited are you!? In tonight's episode, we take a detailed look at the MLS table, breaking down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference standings. We analyze each team's recent results, future matches, and odds to make the playoffs. In the 1H, we look at the Eastern Conference that has been…

Hey, soccer fans! It was a wild, wild weekend for the Western Conference, we have midweek matches to discuss, and some teams may have played themselves out of the playoffs. In tonight's show, we take a look at the results and what they mean for the playoffs. Who is in, who is out, and who will be a top 4 seed. We also break down the news and headli…

Hey, soccer fans! The playoff picture in coming into focus! Which teams gave us some clarity in Week 28? Austin FC shocked LAFC to open the weekend, and Portland may have ended Seattle's playoff appearance streak. MNUFC keeps grinding wins, as well. Out East, RBNY and Montreal keep momentum, while Columbus and Cincinnati have to wait 'til next week…

Hey, soccer fans! Another weekend of MLS action is in the books. And does any team want to make the playoffs!? There's a log jam in the middle of the Eastern and Western Conferences, but none of those teams had a game to separate themselves from the pack Is your team positioned for a playoff push? In the 2nd Half of the show we look at playoff hope…

Major League Soccer | Weekly Recap, August 13-14 | Philadelphia Union Hey, soccer fans! Another week of MLS is in the books, and we're recapping and reviewing all the action from around the league. We're looking at the highlights, results, and headlines from around Major League Soccer including Toronto FC on the rise, Chicago Fire hit a setback, an…

Hey, soccer fans! It was a historic week for goal scoring in MLS. We saw the most goals in a single day (57 on 8/6) and the most games with 5+ goals in a single day. At one point, goals were coming every 6 minutes! In the first half of the show, we recap these high-scoring matches and how it affects the playoff picture. In the second half, we look …

Hey, soccer fans! It was raining goals in Minnesota's match vs. Portland, Philly's match vs. Houston, and Miami's match vs. Cincinnati - and it was just raining in Charlotte, postponing their match vs. the Columbus Crew. The weekend kicked off to a great start - lots of goals, lots of excitement - and ended with teams struggling to improve their pl…

Hey, soccer fans! Did you see the Designated Players this weekend!? We saw 8 different DPs score for their MLS clubs - and that doesn't count Gareth Bale, Michael Bradley, and Jordan Morris. We're going to recap all those goals, highlights, and headlines from around the league. In the second half of the show, Nick breaks down the Chicago Fire. We p…

Hey, soccer fans! The stars are out in LA...and Columbus! Cucho keeps scoring for the Crew, Taty gives NYCFC a win against rival Red Bulls, but the biggest headline this weekend was Bale and Chiellini making their debuts for LAFC in a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC. STAY TUNED for a full recap of the last week in MLS - all 25 games and all the headl…

Hey, soccer fans! Did you see the results this weekend? MLS IS UPSIDE DOWN! In this episode, we recap the matches from July 8 & 9, a rivalry week with results that shocked and surprised fans across the league. We also break down the scores and highlights, and we profile the Columbus Crew with guest Konor McCabe. Has record signing Cucho Hernandez p…

Hey, soccer fans! Hope you all enjoyed Independence Day weekend and the slate of games leading up to the July 4th match day. Fireworks were in the sky and on the pitch as we saw offensive fire-power light up lazy defenses. In this episode, we recap the matches from June 29 to July 4, break down the scores and highlights, and we profile Western Conf…

Hey, soccer fans and SOPeeps! if you missed any of the action and headlines from MLS Week 16, you're in the right place. We've got you covered with: -score updates and league recap -headlines and major signings -table and standings review This week, we profile the most surprising team in the league: Real Salt Lake. They've risen to 2nd in the West,…

The international break is over, and MLS is back in action. We'll catch you up on all the scores, highlights, and news from around the league and the American soccer landscape. We also profile the New York Red Bulls - a team with trophy aspirations. How have their signings turned out, what's the ceiling on the season, and will their ?form hold? Tha…

Hey, soccer fans! We're back from the international break and family vacations to bring you the latest from the MLS and around the region. This week, we take a closer look at Concacaf Nations League and a detailed look at the New England Revolution. Is there something more than just a loss of talent? Thanks for listening and make sure to RATE and R…

Hey, soccer fans and SOPeeps! How about those goals!? It was a season-high for scoring in this Match Week 14. Hopefully your team got a result to go along with a few of those bangers. In this episode, we recap the scores and take a look up the table from the perspective of Toronto FC and Sporting KC. Do either of those teams have any hope of making…

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back as we look at all the action around MLS Match Days 12 and 13. We kick off the show looking at the Eastern Conference, specifically: Is Montreal for real? Why Nick favors NYCFC over Philadelphia in the battle for the East. After a short rant on the Chicago Fire, we shift gears to the Western Conference: No Goals Galaxy…

Hey, soccer fans! We are back with a live recording of all the MLS action from Week 11. Timbers score a touchdown! Toronto in trouble? Cincy on a streak ...and much, much more! Be sure to rate, review, and find us on twitter (@SOPSoccer, @WifeKidsHouse) and on youtube for all the latest from SOP Soccer Central! --- Support this podcast: https://anc…

Hey, soccer fans and SOPeeps! Nick is back recapping all the action from Week 10 in MLS. There were goals galore, with Montreal and Atlanta's offenses exploding, DCU's DP bagging a brace and a couple 4 goal results that got fans on their feet! Stay tuned as we discuss the big plays and break down the stats for each match. Did your team get a good r…

Nick is back to bring you the Week 9 MLS Recap! Lots of cards and great games to talk about! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-guglielmi0/support

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back again to recap all the action from Week 8 in MLS and roundup the latest round of US Open Cup results. We saw several second half comebacks, a rash of USOC cupsets, and some late night barnburners - 16 goals in two games! Tune in has we highlight the goals, the stats, and the standings from around American soccer. Did …

Guess who's back? Nick, one of our founders and long time host, is back from a year-long hiatus to recap all of the games from the past weekend of MLS action. We had to wait 'til Sunday for the goal-scoring breakout, but every game provided some great action. Did your team get a good result? Are you excited for your next matchup? Join us over on Yo…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS Weekly Recap - April 5 - 10, 2022 | CONCACAF Champions League Recap video! Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS action. Did your team get a good result? Lots of early season surprises continuing! We also discuss the #SCCL22 Semi Final first legs, who will move on to the FINAL? Thanks for watching and mak…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS Weekly Recap - March 30 - April 3, 2022 | CONCACAF WCQ Recap video! Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS action. Did your team get a good result? Lots of early season surprises continuing! We also discuss the #CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers FINAL window!! What's ahead for #USMNT #CANMNT and #ElTri? Thanks…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS & CWCQ Recap - March 24 - 27, 2022 | CONCACAF WCQ Recap video! Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS action. Did your team get a good result? Lots of early season surprises continuing! We also discuss the #CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers FINAL window!! What's ahead for #USMNT #CANMNT and #ElTri? Thanks for …

MLS Week 4 Recap - March 19 & 20, 2022 | CONCACAF WCQ Preview video! Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS Week 4 action. Did your team get a good result? Lots of early season surprises continuing! We also look ahead to the #CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers FINAL window!! What's ahead for #USMNT #CANMNT and #ElTri? Thanks for watc…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS Week 3 Recap - March 12 & 13, 2022 | CONCACAF Champions League QF Recap new segment! Mike is no longer doing regular podcast episodes and this new segment takes its place. Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS Week 2 action. Did your team get a good result? Thanks for watching and make sure to LIKE and SU…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS Week 2 Recap - March 5 & 6, 2022 new segment! Mike is no longer doing regular podcast episodes and this new segment takes its place. Mike recaps all of the games from the past weekend of #MLS Week 2 action. Did your team get a good result? Thanks for watching and make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Make sure to pick up some Skyr…

MLS Weekly Recap | MLS is Back Week 1 Recap - February 26 & 27, 2022 new segment! Mike is no longer doing regular podcast episodes and this new segment takes its place. Mike recaps all of the games from the past week of CONCACAF Champions League #SCCL22 and #MLS opening weekend action. Did your team get a good result? Thanks for watching and make s…

MLS Weekly Recap | CCL Round of 16 - 1st Leg Recaps new segment! Mike is no longer doing regular podcast episodes and this new segment takes its place. Mike recaps all of the games from the past week of CONCACAF Champions League #SCCL22 action. #MLS starts up this weekend and Mike will be back next Monday night with that recap! Thanks for watching …

MLS 2022 Season Preview and Predictions | Major League Soccer Preview video! Mike is here to bring you a HUGE #MLS season preview! What will this season be like in America's top soccer league watch til the end to find out all of Mikes #predictions and #preview! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE!!! Your American Soccer Headquarters!! --- Support …

Mike discusses the #CONCACAF Champions League which kicks off soon! #SCCL2022 preview and predictions! #MLS talk and #CFFC update from our sponsor John Donovan. Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5 star review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-guglielmi0/support

On this episode of Sons of a Pitch Soccer Mike and Nick discuss the #USMNT struggles under GGG and #CanMNT keeps on ROLLING! We look ahead to the matchday 11 matchups and discuss some MLS moves as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-guglielmi0/support

CanMNT January WCQ Best XI, USMNT previews & MLS Transfer Talk is the latest episode of Sons of a Pitch Soccer Central!! Mike and Nick from WifeChildrenHouse discuss what the #CanMNT best XI looks like for this World Cup Qualifying window. We also have Konor from KonorKnowsStuff Podcast on to discuss the upcoming #USMNT matchups. We also talk the m…

On this episode of Sons of a Pitch, what is the best XI for the #USMNT in the January window for #CONCACAF #WCQ matchups?? Mike and former host and now host of WifeChildrenHouse on YouTube Nick Poteres hash out the best XI for games against El Salvador, Honduras and Canada! We also discuss transfer moves in #MLS and Rusnak as a DP for #Sounders! Ma…