Best Alex Lubyansky Podcasts (2025)

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Brad Stith of AC Boise, Alex Lubyansky of Detroit Metro, USL Investment, Inter Miami Culture 1:09:58

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It's hump day on Morning Kickaround and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you through the middle of the week. The USL is making some investment news with Kewsong Lee joins their board along with invesment from BellTower Parners, a private equity firm. In other USL news, Gio Reyna is joining the ownership group for Fort Lauderdale FC, who …

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International break, Florida Soccer + more 1:02:37

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It's a national team Friday on Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis getting the MK Ultras ready for the USMNT against Ecuador tonight. The senior men's team isn't the only American squad in the news, though. The U-20 men are on to the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-0 win over Italy in the round of 16. The crew also picks thei…

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MLS retirements, New Rowdie Owners, UFL invasion, + more 1:02:11

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It's a Wednesday edition of Morning Kickaround and there is plenty for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to dig into. First up is the retirement of Darlington Nagbe, who spent 15 years in MLS with Portland, Atlanta, and Columbus. The duo discuss his career and where he sits on the pantheon of MLS lifers. La Liga is coming to Florida in the form of Barcel…

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Philadelphia and Hartford win titles, USL Club launch Postponed + more 1:10:26

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USL landscape updates, Carey Talley from Memphis joins, + more! 1:14:27

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It's almost the weekend and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are on Morning Kickaround to steer you into a busy few days of soccer. First up is the U.S. Men's National Team and their roster for next week's friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. What is Poch looking to accomplish here and is it a bad thing that he doesn't communicate with players who …

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NYRB Drama, New Stadium in Charleston, Playoff races + More! 1:04:50

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Welcome to another week of soccer and another week of Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis. This week starts with an ugly incident after the Hudson River Derby on Saturday. Raheem Edwards got himself into a shouting match with his own supporters at Red Bull Arena. Not a good look for him. Also, the Louisville City is cruising towards…

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The battle for Cleveland Pro Soccer, USL Pro Rel Investment + More 1:44:58

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The weekend is nearly here and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you ready for all the soccer it contains. Has Lionel Messi ended the MLS MVP Race? Is the G.O.A.T. ready to become only the second player to win multiple MLS MVP awards? Also, USL's top tier league is inching closer to reality as the word on the street is the Louisville City…

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Halted in Hartford, New USL clubs, + Kyle Martino joins the show 1:09:34

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Welcome to another week of Morning Kickaround! Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you through your case of the Mondays. They start on a down note as fan confrontations and potential racial slurs halted a USL Championship match between Hartford Athletic and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. On the plus side, there are several more cities looking …

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Messi signs new deal, World Cup Ticket update, + another Miami Stadium 1:19:46

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It's a South Beach heavy Friday show as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis get ready for the soccer weekend with discussion about Lionel Messi's new contract with Inter Miami and Miami FC announcing a new stadium in south Florida. Also, Caleb Porter is taking heat from former players after the New England Revolution sacked him earlier this week and the cr…

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DCU making moves, NIL's impact on soccer + New Stadium Updates! 1:16:34

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It's hump day and the soccer world is keeping busy. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to keep everyone up to speed. D.C. United is making some sweeping, and confusing, front office changes that don't exactly fill people with confidence in their future. The NPSL is launching a new regional league to keep clubs active outside of their short regula…

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Back from Albuquerque, What we learned, Liga MX investment? 1:14:37

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Morning Kickaround is back from Meow Wolf Night in Albuquerque and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis take a look back at the weekend that was in the high desert. They experienced firsthand the unique culture of New Mexico United on their special night highlighting art, soccer, and New Mexican culture. Unfortunately, there was some bad news from the weeke…

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World Cup ticket pushback, USMNT Win a game, Miami Stadium Update 1:07:10

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are ready for a soccer Wednesday. They open with some fun facts about New Mexico before they hit the road for shows on Friday and Saturday, followed by an update on Miami Freedom Park as it nears completeion. Athletic Club Boise also set a USL record for season ticket deposits. Also, the U.S. Men's National Team had thei…

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USMNT struggles against South Korea, World Cup tickets, NYCFC's stadium 1:16:09

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Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis is here to get you through your case of the Mondays. It's New Mexico week on the show with the guys traveling to nation's chile pepper capital and they are ready for New Mexico's annual Meow Wolf Night. Come out to Isotopes Park on Saturday night if you find yourself in Albuquerque. Also, New York…

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NWSL Cap Problem, Texoma Relocating? MLS Quiet On Suarez, Getting To Know Sporting Cascades 1:08:13

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you ready for the international soccer filled weekend ahead. They open with the continued lack of action from MLS on the Luis Suarez spitting incident and the rest of Inter Miami's bad behavior after their loss in the Leagues Cup Final. Will the league come down on the lead villains of MLS? Also, is Texom…

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Big Announcement, New Team In Texas, Suarez Does It Again, Player Development Problems 1:08:30

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis after a long holiday weekend. They open with a big show announcement before leading into another pro club coming to the Dallas metroplex area, even if the details are a bit scant. Also, Seattle Sounders won the Leagues Cup over Messi and Inter Miami. The game was a bit of a blowout and it was marred by some nastiness aft…

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MLS Breaks Spending Record, Big Weekend Matches, Up The Hearts Director Kurt Graser, Jeff Rueter 1:05:43

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It's a free for all Friday on Morning Kickaround and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to kickstart your holiday weekend. First up is MLS smashing their annual transfer spend record as the league spent $336 million as a whole on incoming transfers in 2025. There's more soccer stadium news out there as well with the USL looking to come to Clevela…

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Does Pochettino Know What He's Doing? Plus A New American Soccer Club Brand 1:11:26

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Jason and Rob are back on Wednesday. First, Sheffield Wednesday defeated Leeds in dramatic fashion in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, but are dark shadows lurking around the club? Longball number two hits on the Leagues Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Big questions: Will Messi play against Orlando and can the Galaxy save their season with a cup win? The…

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USL to MLS transfer market, stars score in MLS, Colorado Rapids w/ Matt Pollard 1:09:11

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Welcome backl to Morning Kickaround for another week of action with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis! They lead off with Bay FC setting an NWSL attendance record when more than 40,000 showed up to watch their club play the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Americans were also making headlines in Italy for bad reasons and both Son Heung-…

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MLS Transfer window headlines, even more stadiums, are Miami villians? 1:05:16

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It's a free for all soccer Friday with Roebrt Kerr and Jason Davis on Morning Kickaround! The squad opens by going back over the MLS Transfer window, focusing on Brenner returning to FC Cincinnati and Paxten Aaronson's still surprising move to Colorado. They then select their fab four American soccer games for the weekend. Then, the USL just keeps …

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Paxten Comes Homes? NISA Is Back? Games Tonight? Stadium Updates, USL or MLS In 10 Years? 1:09:11

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It's Wednesday and it's another busy soccer day for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to catch up on. Paxten Aaronson is on the move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Colorado Rapids. Is thie the right move for the young USMNT attacker? The NISA Fall tournament is coming to Michigan in October, even though none of the teams play anywhere near the state. Also, …

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Muller's Debut, Americans Abroad, It's Too Damn Hot, American Club Docuseries Redux 1:07:41

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to look back on a wild weekend of soccer in the United States. Thomas Muller made his Vancouver Whitecaps debut this weekend and thought he scored a banger of a goal within minutes, but it was called back for offside. Several Americans opened their seasons in Europe as well. Rob and Jason go through the good, th…

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Liga MX In English, Sacramento Groundbreaking, MWPL Commish, USMNT Intergenerational Squabbles 1:09:16

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The weekend is near and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you ready for it. They start with Liga MX coming to CBS Sports Network and Golazo starting this weekend. CBS will carry at least 40 regular season and additional playoff matches. Also, Sacramento Republic is finally breaking ground on their 12,000 seat stadium and the crew picks th…

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Detroit Stadium Renderings, Americans In Europe, Open Cup & More 1:11:47

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back to get you caught up on a busy soccer Wednesday. They open with FIFA asking for 65,000 volunteers to work the 2026 World Cup. Should the affluent organization really be asking for unpaid labor? Next, Detroit City FC unveiled the renderings and name of their new stadium as they take the next step in their remarka…

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MLS News, Stadium Updates & Politics, Soccer Celeb Docuseries 1:19:35

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back together for the first time in what feels like forever and they are welcomed back with a mountain of soccer news to digest. Heing-Min Son made his MLS debut over the weekend and he won a penalty for LAFC in their draw in Chicago. Thomas Muller's deal with Vancouver is final. What does this mean for a club that d…

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Messi Injured, Son to LAFC, Vermont Green, Should We Dump Penalties? 1:05:10

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It's been a very MLS wekend as Lionel Messi got hurt in the league's great money grab tournament, Son Heing-Min is close to joining LAFC, and Thomas Muller is close to joining Vancouver. Those were not the highlight of the weekend however. That honor belongs to Vermont Green, national champions of USL League 2. Should we make their title about prom…

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MLS 3.0, Muller To Whitecaps, Is American Soccer Media Growing? 1:07:57

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On Wednesday's Morning Kickaround, Jason talked about MLS 3.0 and what it could mean for American soccer, Thomas Muller's big move to Vancouver, and the state of American soccer media ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perk…

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MLS 3.0, New FIFPro Chief, transfer season, and more 1:12:35

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Jason Davis is out this Friday, so Producer Jenny joins Robert Kerr on the other side of the curtain to get you ready for your soccer weekend. Don Garber shed a rare light on how many people are watching MLS on AppleTV, even if he was cryptic about what it all meant, LAFC has another big name in mind to bring to Hollywood in Heung-Min Son, and they…

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New NISA Commish, MLS All-Star Game Questions, American Soccer News 1:05:38

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Jason Davis is flying solo this Wednesday and he's talking about the MLS All-Star Game. Lionel Messi was a no-show for Tuesday's festivities and he may miss the game on Wednesday. MLS rules would say he should be suspended. Jason has thoughts. Also, waht do people think of the branding around Denver Summit FC, the newest outfit in the NWSL? Jason a…

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Greg Lalas and the 1994 World Cup, USL Stadiums, MLS Calendar Switch 1:12:22

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It's another Monday and Jason Davis is back with Robert Kerr to get you ready for the week in soccer. There were a couple exciting rivalry games in both MLS and the USL Championship. Both El Trafico and El Clamico ended in draws, but there was plenty of action on the field and in the stands. Also, the philadelphia Union are reportedly on board with…

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Buffalo Delays, Snoop Buys Into Swansea, And NISA Is Back...Again? 1:03:00

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It's Rob Kerr and Mitch Gatzke with a big Friday episode of Morning Kickaround. Rob and Mitch talk about the delay on finding a stadium site in Buffalo for the city's planned USL team, Snoop Dogg buying a piece of Swansea City, and NISA's return to the scene in American soccer. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on Y…

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Cosmos CEO Erik Stover, Making Summer Tournaments Better, Going Viral With Finn Jurek 1:05:59

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Wednesday's Morning Kickaround gets into the summer of soccer and making the tournaments that went down in the United States better versions of themselves. Robert and substitute host Mitch Gatzke also open up a big question: Have we entered the 4.0 era of American soccer? Also in this show is a conversation with Erik Stover, the CEO of a new team l…

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Jack Grimse On The Club World Cup, Messi Can't Stop Scoring, Club World Cup Final Gets Weird. 1:15:41

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Jason and Rob went live on Monday, July 14, 2025 to talk about the Club World Cup final, Lionel Messi's incredible scoring run, and more. Soccer content creator Jack Grimse joined the show to talk about the impact of the Club World Cup and what it's like working in soccer in 2025. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET o…

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The Return Of The Cosmos 1:03:48

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Jason Davis is flying solo this Friday and with that unchecked power, he runs down the return of the New York Cosmos name to USL League 1. Why are they bringing the name back? Is it just nostalgia? What about their stadium? Jason goes through the whole story, beginning with the history of the name and the players who played there, all the way to ho…

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Jason Responds to Commments on Alexi Lalas Video 21:02

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In which Jason takes on the commenters on his Alexi Lalas thoughts. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yout…

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Getting To Know AV Alta, US Open Cup, Club World Cup Gets Weirder 1:04:45

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back this Wednesday to wrap about the U.S. Open Cup, the Club World Cup, and more. Plus, on the heels of Damion Downs joining Southampton, they debate the mertis of USMNT prospects joining EFL Championship clubs. John Smelzer, founder and president of AV Alta FC of USL Leauge One, joins the show to shed some light on…

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Silver linings for USMNT What's going on with Alexi Lalas? What is a handball anyway? 1:12:25

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It was a busy weekend of soccer and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have everything you need to feel caught up. The U.S. Men's National Team lost the Concacaf Gold Cup Final, but were there any positive takaways from Sunday night's defeat to Mexico? Stefan Frei took a shot at the tail end of the Seattle Sounders' 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew. He is …

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Cosmos resurrected, USMNT Gold Cup Semi, worst club signings 1:11:47

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back to talk about the U.S Men's National Team in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals tonight against Guatemala. Can the squad overcome squeaking by Costa Rica to take down a side that just upset Canada? They also look at the FIFA Club World Cup and if there are any more surprises after Al-Hilal took down Manchester Cit…

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USMNT Advances, Miami Done At CWC, Marsch Eats Humble Pie, Where To Put New Clubs 1:14:59

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Jason and Rob go live on Monday, June 30. We're talking Gold Cup: The USMNT got by Costa Rica and could be on their way to a final. Then we talk about Inter Miami's ignominious ouster at the Club World Cup and what it means for Major League Soccer (if anything!). Then we review the Jagermeister Cup results from the weekend and highlight Khano Smith…

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Soccer Disrupter Michael Hitchcock, USMNT in Gold Cup quarters, what cities need a club? 1:10:33

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis look ahead to a busy weekend of soccer with another full slate of MLS, the USL Jaegermeister Cup, the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and more. The USWNT was also in action as Rose Lavelle returned on Thursday with her first national team goal in two years in a 4-0 win over Ireland. Also, soccer promotor and owner of several s…

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Inter Miami in the CWC Knockouts, Atletico Dallas with Sam Morton and Matt Valentine, Lessons from Sean Mann 1:13:08

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis kick around this Wednesday with international competition, the USL's continued growth, and more. The U.S. Men's National Team drew Costa Rica in the Cocacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals. How far can they go and will there be any surprises in North America's continental competition? Also, how badly will Inter Miami get crushed …

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USMNT perfect in group stage, Gold Cup to the World Cup Potential, Infantino for pro/rel 1:05:47

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Another week, another Monday Morning Kickearound. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down the U.S. Men's National Team's 2-1 win over Haiti to compete a perfect group stage. They then parlay that into the players tehy think can make the jump from this less than ideal Gold Cup squad into next year's World Cup team. Also, the USL had a wondergoal and …

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USMNT win again, Detroit City FC's Stadium Construction, Messi Winner 1:10:37

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The USMNT is in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have the breakdown of Chris Richards's heroics against Saudi Arabia. Also, Juventus made a rather strange trip to the White House with Gianni Infantino to meet the president and the crew picks their games to watch in American soccer this weekend. Next up is Sean Mann,…

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Gold Cup Favorites, Quakes For Sale, Stadium Rendering Ratings, Club World Cup 1:11:00

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Morning Kickaround from Wednesday, June 18 2025. Jason and Robert covering a wealth of American soccer topics: 1. Who are the Gold Cup favorites after one group stage match? 2. John Fisher wants to sell the San Jose Earthquakes 3. MLS's leading goal scorer is stuck in Israel 4. Stadium renderings rating! Tampa and Chicago 5. What is the Club World …

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Pulisic pushes back, Gold Cup and Club World Cup begin, College Soccer's Uncertain Future 1:09:46

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It's the eve of the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, which means Robert Kerr and Jason Davis gauge where the fans and themselves stand on this busy summer of soccer here in the United States. Where does the nation stand on these two tournaments? Also, sports lawyer Andrew Visnovsky joins the show to discuss the impact of the NCAA's legal settlement tha…

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USMNT Falls To Turkey, Atletico Dallas Stadium Plan, Where Is USL's Pro/Rel Plan? 1:15:21

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It's Monday on Morning Kickaround and there's a lot of soccer for Robert Kerr and Jason to catch up on. How whould we treat the USMNT's loss to Turkey? Elsewhere, MLS had a shortened weeekend highlighted by the Vancouver Whitecaps silencing doubters as they overcame illness and international callups to hammer the Sounders 3-0 and USL expansion club…

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A Pro/Rel Manifesto, the gap between amatuer and pro, why the Caps faltered in Mexico 1:07:49

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It's a fun Friday on Morning Kickaround as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis examine one fan's vision of how promotion and relegation can work in the United States. How many tiers? How many teams? Are there playoffs? Tune in to join us on this hypothetical journey. Also, the Vancouver Whitecaps took more than an L home from Mexico City over the weekend, …

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College soccer's evolution, USWNT thrashes Jamaica, USMNT injury woes 1:13:19

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis start this Wednesday off with a bunch of national team talk. The men and women seem to be heading in seperate directions at the moment with the USMNT fighting injuries and, if you believe Mauricio Pochettino, a lack of dedication. The USWNT, on the other hand, just wrapped up a pair of friendlies where they rolled throug…

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Caps destroyed in CCC Final, Sounders protest, USL2 attendance shocker 1:04:00

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It was a big weekend for the MLS vs. Liga MX rivalry as there were a pair of games with big implications. One of them went well for MLS the other... well it didn't. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have all the details. Also, several amateur teams are drawing crowds that would make some USL professional teams jealous, the Sounders players have a beef wi…

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Fab 4, USL Growth Update, America Needs More Soccer Drama 1:12:00

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It's a free for all Friday with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis and there's plenty to talk about around the world of soccer. The USL had some more growth news including Detroit City's new stadium and an NBA star getting involved with the reborn Oklahoma City Energy. Also, should American soccer make itself more dramatic in the Liga MX style? Which Amer…

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Remembering FIFAGate, MLS Coaching Hotseat, Messi-Suarez FC, and more 1:05:02

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis return after the holiday weekend to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Department of Justice raiding FIFA headquarters and arresting, among other prominent figures, then FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Henry Busnell of Yahoo Sports joins them to discuss his reporting on the incident and whether or not FIFA has actu…