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Morning Kickaround

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World Cup
USL
Major League Soccer
World Cup 2026
USL Championship
United States Men's National Team
MLS Next Pro
USL League One
AC Boise
Oakland Roots
USL Premier
MLS
Colorado Rapids
Spain
Trinity Rodman
Fort Wayne FC
Private Equity
NWSL
CONCACAF Champions Cup
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An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world's favorite sport in everyone's favorite country. Working to become the home of the American Soccer conversation. Created and hosted by siriusxm veteran Jason Davis & grassroots journeyman Robert Kerr. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am ET and on-demand segments on Morning Kickaround's Youtube channel. More... more

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Free-for-all Friday is here and there’s no time for silly puns with all we have to chat about.

The USL got some big news this week with the official ratification of their new collective bargaining agreement. The players made some big gains in annual... more

The holiday weekend is over and Morning Kickaround is refreshed and ready for more American soccer.

Today we open with some stadium news coming out of the south, starting in North Carolina. The North Carolina Courage are trying to upgrade their stad... more

Friday is here and everyone is ready for a long holiday weekend, including we here at Morning Kickaround.

Before that, though, we have some soccer to construct. We discuss a pair of newly announced stadium projects in competing third division league... more

It’s Wednesday here on Morning Kickaround and it’s a great day to celebrate the U.S. Open Cup.

Major League Soccer announced it will return to sending all its American based teams to the country's oldest soccer competition next year when their calen... more

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Recent Guests

Jamal Fayyad
Guest from Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns, featured in the episode
Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns
Episode: Infantino Temper Tantrum, Rio Grande Valley, Roots Money Issues, and more
Justin Cohn
Director of Communications, Fort Wayne FC
Fort Wayne FC
Episode: USL Ratings Hit, Ft Wayne FC doing It all, Dot The Map + More
Simon Evans
Co-founder of The Soccer Business
The Soccer Business
Episode: Simon Evans on the World Cup and the growth of American Soccer
Bert Patnau
1930 World Cup hat-trick hero, subject of the historical segment
American soccer history
Episode: Best USMNT Performance Since 1930, World Cup Group Stage Finales, + More
Matt DiBerdino
MK Ultra member providing Group J preview
Morning Kickaround
Episode: USMNT On Fire, World Cup Craziness, and more
Todd Smith
Author
Simon & Schuster (publisher)
Episode: USMNT Roster Is Official, FIFA Kills FIFA+, Todd Smith Author of "Relegated"
Tyler Terens
Fox World Cup broadcaster announced to Fox's broadcast crew
Fox Sports (World Cup broadcaster)
Episode: World Cup Broadcaster Joins, Stadium News, Dot The Map + More
Bill Cornog
Owner, Sporting Cascades ( Eugene, Oregon )
Sporting Cascades
Episode: Expansion Club Savior, Dotting The Map, World Cup Countdown
Brooks Laimbeer
Contributor to We Are Soccer, Soccer Syndicate member
We Are Soccer
Episode: Women's Open Cup? Miami Snubbing Fans, College Soccer Changes, and more

Hosts

Robert Kerr
Co-host of Morning Kickaround, soccer commentator; involved in Morning Kickaround and related media projects.
Jason Davis
Co-host, on-air veteran; Host of Morning Kickaround with deep experience in soccer broadcasting and community engagement.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Much needed US soccer pod

    Great perspectives and great for keeping up on the rapidly changing American soccer landscape. The 3 shows per week cadence is perfect and was much needed in the us soccer podcast space.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mikeinphilly
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value timely US soccer insights and thoughtful guest perspectives.
Community interactions and listener map segments add a welcome, tangible connection to fans.
The cadence and depth on ownership, infrastructure, and development are repeatedly praised.

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#231
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Talking Points

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Friday Free-For-All: Players Reject NWSL Proposal, MLS Divisions, + More
Q: Walk us through why the players union rejected the high-impact player mechanism.
Claire Watkins explains that the PA is wary of a capped mechanism that could create a two-tier system, with uncertain criteria for who qualifies and the potential for unintended consequences on team-building and equity.
Remembering Renderings & Year End Morning Kickaround Best Of 2025
Q: What are the main sticking points in the USL Players' Association negotiations?
Economics, health care, and consistent professional standards are the core issues, including livable wages, 12-month contracts, and access to health plans, with a need for league-wide clarity and a stronger, more unified bargaining framework.
AC Boise kit design, Messi starting riots, Nancy struggles, MLS coaching carousel
Q: What was day one of the design process like for AC Boise's kit?
Jennie explained that the process began with establishing a narrative and then deciding how to translate that story into tangible elements like the crest texture, patterns, and color scheme, ensuring every detail has meaning and connects with Boise's identity.
MLS Splashes the Cash, Rio Grande Valley w/ Colby Fayyad + More
Q: What does a match day look like at your home venue?
A distinctive, community-focused match day includes inviting local restaurants to sell concessions, offering on-pitch VIP experiences with local partners, and hosting cultural touches like lucha libre, all designed to deepen ties to the Rio Grande Valley community.
MLS Splashes the Cash, Rio Grande Valley w/ Colby Fayyad + More
Q: Jamal, tell us about your club.
Jamal describes founding the Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns after studying lower-league soccer in the U.S. and abroad, developing a locally rooted brand with QR codes, a thoughtful stadium decision, and a path toward the Pro-Am League for sustainable growth.

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A candid, analysis-driven soccer show that threads current events in American soccer with larger global trends. Episodes frequently cover players abroad, MLS and USL dynamics, stadiums and ownership, youth development, and branding or media-rights discussions, all while weaving in community engagement and live chat interactions. The tone blends sharp analysis with humor and a community-first approach, making it useful for listeners who want practical takeaways for teams, sponsors, and media rights opportunities in the U.S. soccer ecosystem. Notable strengths include a steady cadence, guest and interview variety on select episodes, and a clear focus on infrastructure, development, and the business side of the sport in America.

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7. Tyler Terens
8. Bill Cornog

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