The Athletic Soccer Show

The first round of the MLS playoffs ends tonight. Jeff Rueter is here to preview Nashville vs. Orlando and Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake. Also, a look ahead at an important Champions League slate. Hosted...

23 Nov 202116min

The English Premier League is staying on NBC. In a 2.7 billion dollar deal, the U.S. broadcast kept rights to the competition, which could mean some interesting things for their coverage, and for socc...

22 Nov 202114min

After an important break for international soccer, players are back with their club teams and normal schedules have resumed around the world. There are important knockout games, finals, and even a few...

19 Nov 202118min

All three MLS teams in the Pacific Northwest have qualified for the playoffs. Matt Pentz is here to explain how each of the three represents a different archetype that you’re likely to see throughout ...

18 Nov 202117min

This Saturday, the NWSL Championship will pit two underdog teams with contrasting styles against each other. Today, Steph Yang joins the show to tell us what went right for the Chicago Red Stars and W...

17 Nov 202115min

In their second World Cup Qualifiers this window, the men’s national teams of Mexico, the United States and Canada will bring to a close an important year, which has brought difficulties and challenge...

16 Nov 202131min

As countries around the world fight for World Cup qualification, the men’s national team of Afghanistan makes its return for the first time after the Taliban re-took control of the country. The Athlet...

15 Nov 202119min

USA vs. Mexico in Ohio. It’s a major event on the U.S. soccer calendar every four years, and today...it’s finally here. Sam Stejskal and Felipe Cardenas are here to update us on what’s at stake for bo...

12 Nov 202127min