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This episode is for the players. What does it take to reach your potential as a soccer player? Why do some of the most talented young players never make it to the highest levels, while others with less natural ability go on to have successful careers? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’…

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, USL is moving forward with promotion and relegation, and the structural problems facing American soccer remain largely unchanged. We open with Kane’s remarkable season and the debate over whether he deserves to be considered the best player in the wor…

Every parent wants what’s best for their child. But when it comes to youth soccer, good intentions don’t always lead to good decisions. In fact, some of the most common things parents do to help their kids may actually be working against them. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest controversy with the Portuguese national team raises an important question: Does any player, regardless of their stature, have the right to challenge a coach’s authority? We examine Ronaldo’s suspension, his declining influence on the field, and the diff…

How does a soccer coach go from beginner to expert? And why do so many coaches spend decades in the profession without ever reaching that level? The evolution of a soccer coach typically begins with trial and error, progresses into the familiarity and confidence of an intermediate coach, and, for a…

In American soccer, who succeeds isn’t always determined by what happens on the field. From the players we promote to the opportunities they receive, the system is shaped by interests that often have little to do with sporting merit. We begin with the USWNT’s loss to Spain and what it r…

American youth soccer parents and coaches have plenty to complain about. From playing time and excessive travel to questionable coaching decisions and clubs competing below their level, the frustrations are everywhere. For this episode, we went into Reddit’s youth soccer forum and selected re…

Another international window, another win over Mexico, and another glimpse into what Mauricio Pochettino is trying to build with the USMNT. The U.S. beat Mexico 3-0, giving Pochettino three straight wins with a new crop of players. The results are important, especially after the pressure he was und…

The 4v1 rondo is one of the most fundamental exercises in soccer. It also happens to be one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we go deep into the details that make the 4v1 far more than a simple possession exercise. We start with Brian Kleiban’s early influences, including Marcelo Bielsa …