Best For Soccer Ventures Podcasts (2025)

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Pulisic On Fire, Reyna Stalled Out, Comparing 2026 Rosters, Soccer Gear For Sale 1:19:49

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20h ago1:19:49

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THE BOYS ARE HERE. After a solo-Jason opening to the show, Jared jumps into the show to talk about Christian Pulisic's fire run of form and Gio Reyna's situation at Gladbach. The boys compare their 2026 World Cup roster picks to Doug McIntyre's Fox Sports list and then dive into a patented Best Soccer Show game as Jared quizzes Jason on the price o…

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USMNT Vibe Check, Americans In Champions League, Blind Ranking Old School Soccer Blogs 1:13:03

8d ago1:13:03

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Jason and Jared are back. This week, the boys work through new info about the behind-the-scenes vibes of Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT from Doug McIntyre's story at Fox Sports, discuss the showings of Americans in the UEFA Champions League, ponder updating their 23-man rosters if the World Cup started today, and remember old school soccer blogs as Ja…

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Good Vibes Win Over Japan, Picking A World Cup 23 RIGHT NOW 1:12:06

13d ago1:12:06

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Jason and Jared are celebrating the win over Japan and what it means for the progress of the USMNT. The win feels good, but the real intrigue is in Pochettino's roster for the October friendlies. Off of the September window the boys pick their *right now* 23-man rosters for the World Cup. Lots of disagreement in there, including around a couple of …

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276: Scaling Wireless World to Regional Domination | Vince Lubben’s Midwest Empire 50:46

16d ago50:46

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Vince Lubben is the Co-Owner of Wireless World. Vince began working in the wireless sector as a sales executive for CommNet Cellular, when the cell phone industry was young. He saw an opportunity to start his own business and opened his first store in Vermillion, South Dakota in 1999. Today, there are 54 Wireless World outlets and the company has 3…

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Picking An XI For USMNT v. South Korea, Suarez And Messi Break Bad, Jared Guesses Lower Division Badges 1:14:57

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Jason and Jared are back to get into the big things in American soccer. Those things are, according to them: 1. Picking a starting XI for the USMNT friendly against South Korea on Saturday. 3-5-2? 4-3-3? 2. Inter Miami's nonsense in Seattle and whether Luis Suarez should be banned from Major League Soccer for spitting on that guy. 3. Jared guessing…

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Mauricio Pochettino's Weirdo USMNT Roster 1:12:17

27d ago1:12:17

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Jason and Jared discuss Mauricio Pochettino's really weird USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies. What the hell is going on? Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always better when you can see our beautiful faces. Thanks for your support! Ple…

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Paxten's Move, MLS Transfers, Berman Out, Leagues Cup, USMNT Tag Teams 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

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Let's GO. Jason and Jared with a special guest appearance by Jonanthan Taylor Tannenwald talking: Paxten Aarsonson's move to Colorado MLS Transfers of Note Why Jessica Berman needs to go Leagues Cup and why it's good or...not USMNT players in Europe and the start to their seasons Gio Reyna's situation as maybe Gladbach is in play? USMNT player who …

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Son To LAFC, Mueller To Vancouver, Blind Ranking Predicted Best Seasons For Americans In Europe 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

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Jason and Jared talking about Son's big move to LAFC, Mueller's big move to Vancouver, and then Jared blind ranks "Who Will Have The Best Season In Europe" with 15 USMNT players. Stay tuned till the end... Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always bette…

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Leagues Cup? Matt Turner, Johnny 5, MLS 3.0 And Blind Ranking Americans Who Didn't Make It To Europe 1:21:49

2M ago1:21:49

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Jason. Jared. El DeBarge. The BSS Boys are back to talk about the League Cup (Jared isn't impressed), Matt Turner's potential return to MLS and New England, Johnny Cardoso taking the number 5 shirt at Atletico Madrid (EL DEBARGE VOICE: "Who's Johnny?"), MLS 3.0, and blind ranking American players who never left North America. Whew. It's a lot. VINT…

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275: From the Battlefield to the CBD Boardroom: Craig Henderson of Extract Labs 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

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Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help y…

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The Best USMNT XI Of All-Time, Finding A Place For Gio 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

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Jason. Rodius. A classic edition of The Best Soccer Show. The boys get into a discussion about the best all-time eleven for the USMNT based on a team sent to Jason by soccer journalist Brian Straus. Then, some thoughts on Gio Reyna. Lots of thoughts, actually. There's some heat to the thoughts. Hot thoughts. Make sure you subscribe to get the video…

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Gold Cup Player Tiers, Americans On The Move, How Much Do You Pay Your Barber? 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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JASON AND JARED ARE BACK! The dynamic duo got together to finish off the Gold Cup review and to put players from this version of the USMNT into tiers for their ceiling as internationals. The boys also threw in a bit of talk about American players making moves this summer (and wonder who needs to make one ahead of the 2026 World Cup). Plus...haircut…

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Greg Halter, CFA, Director of Research at Carnegie Investment Counsel 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Today, we’re sitting down with Greg Halter, CFA, Director of Research at Carnegie Investment Counsel. Greg’s path through the financial planning side of the business, his formative experience at the Federal Reserve, and his unique insights into Cleveland’s evolving investment landscape give us a lot to unpack. We talk about why the planning side of…

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USMNT Drama, Gold Cup Quarterfinals, Americans On The Move With Dan Vaughn 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

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With JRodius at the beach this week, Jason is joined by special guest fill-in co-host Dan Vaughn of Protagonist Soccer to talk about the big stories around the USMNT. 1. USMNT drama! Jason and Dan dissect the Pulisic situation and its potential impact on the USMNT moving forward 2. USA v. Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals and our confidence …

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David MacGregor, CFA on the History of the Investment Industry in Cleveland (Part 3) 27:11

3M ago27:11

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In part three of our special series on the history of Cleveland’s investment industry, we're joined by David MacGregor, CFA, co-founder and President of Longbow Research. David first came to Cleveland in the 1990s as a sell-side analyst, and in the early 2000s, he co-founded Longbow Research. Over the past two decades, he's led the firm through mul…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

3M ago2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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USMNT Goes Down 4-0 To Switzerland: TBSS Postgame Show 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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The boys went live after the horrible USMNT performance against Switzerland in Nashville. Featuring some four-letter words and a call from JTT, Jonathan Taylor Tannenwald. Make sure you subscribe to The Best Soccer Show YouTube channel to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always…

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USMNT Gold Cup Roster Goes Shadow Squad, Blind Ranking Best American Soccer Goal Cellies 1:14:33

4M ago1:14:33

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Jason and Jared were live on Thursday night talking about the USMNT Gold Cup roster that isn't anything like we hoped. The boys try to come up with a few decent lineups from the players going to the tournament, including some wild suggestions from the Rodius. After all the National Team talk, Jared gives Jason nine iconic American soccer goal celeb…

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Scott Roulston on the History of the Investment Industry in Cleveland (Part 2) 32:48

4M ago32:48

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In part two of our special series on the history of Cleveland’s investment industry, we sit down with Scott Roulston, former CEO of Roulston & Co. Scott’s family has played a central role in Cleveland’s investment industry for more than 50 years, and he shares personal insights from his own journey, including becoming CEO at a young age and making …

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Gold Cup DEFCON, Biggest American Soccer Headlines In History, Galaxy WOES 1:09:48

4M ago1:09:48

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The boys are back and going in on American soccer. This week, Jason and Jared talk about the USMNT Gold Cup prospects, our confidence levels around the team (USING THE PATENTED 'DEFCON' SCALE), and the decision by Christian Pulisic to play for Milan after pulling out of the USMNT summer. Then, some blind ranking. Jared throws Jason 11 of the bigges…

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USMNT Gold Cup Roster Review: No Pulisic, No Party? 1:17:42

4M ago1:17:42

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The Best Soccer Show boys are back to talk about the new USMNT roster dropped by head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday. The headline is that Christian Pulisic asked to be left out of the summer Gold Cup tournament after a long couple of season for club and country. Was it the right choice for Pulisic and for Pochettino? There's a full roster b…

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Nancy Benacci, CFA on the History of the Investment Industry in Cleveland (Part 1) 30:40

4M ago30:40

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In this episode, we begin our series diving into Cleveland's investment history—where it's been, how it's evolved, and the influential figures who've shaped it. I'm thrilled to kick off this series by sitting down with a true industry pioneer, Nancy Benacci. Nancy has built a distinguished career here in Cleveland, witnessing firsthand the transfor…

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New US Soccer Kits, Dest Hasn't Heard From Pochettino, Should Pulisic Skip The Gold Cup? 1:11:13

4M ago1:11:13

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The Best Soccer Show boys are back to talk American soccer. First up, the new USWNT and USMNT kits. Then Jason and Jared talk about Mauricio Pochettino's lack of communication with Sergino Dest. What does it mean!?? Then the big question looming for the summer: Should the likes of Christian Pulisic and Jedi Robinson be given some time off after a l…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

5M ago1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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Ryan McGovern – Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital 40:24

5M ago40:24

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In this episode, we're joined by Ryan McGovern, Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital. Originally from the West Coast, Ryan's educational and career journey took him around the world before he eventually landed in Cleveland, where he has now lived for over a decade. Ryan has extensive expertise in private markets, having transitioned early in …

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Bruce Arena Gets Critical of Pochettino, Pochettino Talks Team Mentality Ahead of Gold Cup 1:10:27

5M ago1:10:27

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Jared and Jason got together to talk out the narratives around the USMNT at the moment. Bruce Arena had a go at the idea of a foreign coach for the USMNT while US Soccer saw fit to drop a mini-interview with Mauricio Pochettino with lots of talk about playing with pride. The boys also debated whether Brenden Aaronson has a chance to make the cut at…

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Gio On The Move, KDB Eyed By Four MLS Clubs, FIFA Club World Cup Playoff? 1:09:29

5M ago1:09:29

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Jason and Jared are back together to talk about the big happenings in American soccer. Did Borussia Dortmund tell Gio Reyna to find a new club in the summer? The boys take a hard look at the unrealized American talent and try to figure out the best place for him to play. Then Jason and Jared consider the idea of Kevin De Bruyne in MLS and assess wh…

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Craig Cimoroni, CFA – Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Elizabeth Park Capital Management 33:32

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In this episode, we talk with Craig Cimoroni, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Elizabeth Park Capital Management. Craig was born and raised on the east side of Cleveland and returned to the area immediately following college. He's worked for several well-known companies in Northeast Ohio and is very active in his local communi…

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Gold Cup Draw, Big USL TV Ratings, MLS Calendar Switch, Is MLS Too Foreign? 1:07:53

6M ago1:07:53

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We're covering a ton of ground on this episode of The Best Soccer Show. Jason starts by dropping news of the Gold Cup draw for this summer. The USMNT goes into the continental tournament needing to improve dramatically under Mauricio Pochettino after a poor Nations League. Dan Vaughn of Protagonist Soccer to talk about the draw, tell us about his 2…

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USMNT Likability, Pochettino's Commitment, Open Cup Madness and More 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

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Jason goes solo this week to work through some thoughts about the likability of the USMNT following a story by Beau Dure at The Guardian (read it here), followed by an unpacking of Mauricio Pochettino's comments about wanting to return to Tottenham Hotspur (and what that might mean for his commitment to the USMNT), before he gets to the fun stuff a…

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Picking The Something-To-Prove USMNT Team 1:09:52

6M ago1:09:52

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Jason goes solo...for a bit...on this episode of The Best Soccer Show. After Jason talks through some feelings around the USMNT, Jonathan Tannenwald joins to get into the attitude of the players and some quotes from head coach Mauricio Pochettino about effort at the international level. Then JTT joins via video to help Jason put together a "SOMETHI…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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USMNT Loses To Panama LIVE Post-Game Show 1:09:47

6M ago1:09:47

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Jason and Jared went live immediately following the USMNT's disappointing loss to Panama in the Nations League semifinals to talk about what went wrong, what Mauricio Pochettino should have done instead, and how we feel about the team with just over a year until the World Cup. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't …

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USMNT Nations League Roster Review And Meet Volar 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

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Mauricio Pochetttino picked his 23-man roster for the Nations League final and The Best Soccer Show Boys break down the Argentine's choices as only they can. Jason and Jared compare their picks from last week's show to Poch's picks and discuss how the US might play against Panama on a narrow pitch in LA. PLUS. The boys dive into the MASSIVE news th…

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Picking Pochettino's Nations League Roster And MLS In The CONCACAF Champions Cup 1:15:01

7M ago1:15:01

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The Best Soccer Show is back at full strength and we're diving into the USMNT roster for the Nations League finals. Fight us on our picks. It's time for Pochettino to pick 23 players to beat Panama and either Canada or Mexico and we're here to help. Jason and Jared also get into the CONCACAF Champions Cup struggles of MLS teams. Does MLS want to be…

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MLS 2025 Predictions Extravaganza Featuring Nicky Soup And Sausage 1:23:15

7M ago1:23:15

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It's that time of year, time to make insane MLS predictions that are guaranteed to be insanely wrong. Jason and Jared got Nicky Soup & Sausage out of storage to pick the playoff teams East and West, predict who will win the Supporters Shield and MLS Cup, and select a few individual awards. Send us your picks by commeneted on the YouTube video https…

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MLS Big Money Moves, USL Plans D1 League With Pro/Rel? With Jonathan Tannenwald 1:21:52

7M ago1:21:52

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The Best Soccer Show goes big on the news from the MLS cash money market and then brings on Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer to talk about the USL's stated intent to start a Division 1 men's outdoor soccer league. Are we gonna get..gasp...PROMOTION AND RELEGATION? Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

8M ago55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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USMNT In The Champions League, Jonanthan Tannenwald on MLS And The Open Cup, MLS Transfers Go Crazy 1:13:13

8M ago1:13:13

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JASON AND JARED IN THE BUILDING. Here's what we got for you this week: 🔥 USMNT Stars in the Champions League The UEFA Champions League is heating up, and several USMNT players are making an impact on the biggest stage in club soccer. We break down the performances of Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi, etc. as they battle a…

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USMNT January Camp Review: Diego Luna's Got Big Balls, How Do You Say Agyemang? 1:09:10

8M ago1:09:10

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In this episode of The Best Soccer Show, we dive into all the big talking points from the USMNT’s January Camp with Jason and Jared back together again. From standout performances to tactical insights, we break down everything you need to know about the camp and how it sets the stage for the upcoming international fixtures. ⚽ USMNT January Camp Rev…

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Andrew Rising & Mike Nieset – Encore Venture Labs 37:07

9M ago37:07

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In this episode, we talk with Andrew Rising & Mike Nieset of Encore Venture Labs. Both Andrew and Mike were born and raised in NE Ohio before exploring other parts of the US and then brought their experiences back to Cleveland. We talk about these experiences and what led them back to Cleveland as well as what they are doing at Encore Venture Labs …

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Jared Is BACK! Looking Back At 2024 And Ahead To 2025 In American Soccer 1:08:54

9M ago1:08:54

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The boys are back together! Jared returns after his protracted absence to revel in the Galaxy's MLS Cup championship, talk about the state of coaching hires in the league, and discuss the player movement happening in America's top division. Seattle Sounders: All Gooses, No Mavericks? The boys talk about 2024 for the USMNT and the USWNT. Tim Weah...…

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

9M ago59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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The Davis Soccer Show: Leagues Cup Dead? MLS TV Problems, GAM Numbers Go Public 1:08:03

9M ago1:08:03

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Jason is all by his lonesome this week, but that's okay because there's still plenty to talk about with news out this week on a number of American soccer fronts. Come for the dive into the future of the Leagues Cup, a discussion about Major League Soccer's broadcast situation, and the big move to release everyone's GAM numbers for the first time in…

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Friday's Morning Kickaround 1:10:59

10M ago1:10:59

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Hey guys. Tough times getting an episode of The Best Soccer Show made these days, so here's an episode of Morning Kickaround from Friday, December 13. Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jason Davis & Jared DuBois

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The State of Soccer In America With Jonathan Tannenwald 1:11:02

10M ago1:11:02

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On this very special episode of The Best Soccer Best, Jason opens up solo on the MLS Cup Final between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls before Jonathan Tannenwald (OMFGPG13 IT'S JTT!) jumps on the show to breakdown everything from the MLS Cup Final to the media landscape for soccer in American. Plus...Leagues Cup! Is it dead or not? And the Clu…

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

10M ago1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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USMNT Beats Jamaica 1-0: Live Reaction Show 1:16:27

10M ago1:16:27

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Jason does it LIVE. Following the USMNT's 1-0 win over Jamaica in Kingston, Jason jumped on the livestream to take calls and get into what we learned from the performance. Who stepped up and who let Mauricio Pochettino down? Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the be…

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USMNT Roster Preview: Who Gets the Call From Pochettino? 1:07:13

11M ago1:07:13

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SOLO JASON! WNBC's own gets into a USMNT roster preview ahead of the Nations League games against Jamaica for Mauricio Pochettino and the Americans. Good times. Support the show and get extra stuff. Sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. A…

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Nick Raich, CFA – Founder & CEO of The Earnings Scout 33:49

11M ago33:49

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In this episode, we talk with Nick Raich, Founder & CEO at The Earnings Scout. Nick was born and raised in Youngstown before his career journey took him to Chicago and then back to NE Ohio where he now lives on the west side of Cleveland. After working for several large organizations, he founded The Earnings Scout in 2013, using his background in a…