U.S. Soccer Podcast
Presented by Henkel.
Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.
1
Soccer Bestie: The Ultimate Guide to USMNT Lore
Host Meghan Klingenberg breaks explains U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, and sound like you know what the heck you're talking about at your local sports bar.
46 min
2
Sleepless Nights, Group Chats and Big Decisions...
Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and what characteristics knit this group together.
23 min
3
Behind the Scenes of U.S. Against the World
Host Meghan Klingenberg speaks to the creative team behind U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team.
45 min
4
Live in Portland!
57 min
5
Heather O’Reilly on Hall of Fame Induction, Ita...
44 min
6
Sip Happens: World Cup Hydration Breaks Explained
How will FIFA’s new hydration break policy play out? Host Meghan Klingenberg is joined by U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares to unpack how the new breaks impact coaches, presenting the opportunity to switch tactics and change the momentum of games.
26 min
7
Kling Goes to Referee Camp
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg embeds in a camp for elite referees. Does she have what it takes to cut it as a match official?
50 min
8
Jaedyn Shaw talks family, food, and fashion
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jaedyn sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss how her family shaped her, her favorite food, her unique fashion sense, how she would style the new U.S. Soccer National Team kits and her ultimate ambitions in a USWNT jersey.
41 min
9
Meet cerebral palsy soccer legend Adam Ballou
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Adam Ballou sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss his joining the CP National Team, his proudest achievements representing team USA, and what soccer means to him.
40 min
10
Jozy Altidore: From the pitch to the pitch deck
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jozy Altidore sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss his mom’s cooking, his storied career, and life after soccer.
60 min
11
Tobin Heath: Prodigy, Artist, Architect
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Tobin sits down with he longtime friend and former teammate, Meghan Klingenberg, to discuss the eras that her career: Tobin the prodigy, the artist, and the architect.
61 min
12
Inside the Jersey: How the new U.S. Soccer Nati...
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Nike’s global product director Ronnie J. Stewart and apparel graphic designer Yaz Rosete break down the development process and how they incorporated athlete feedback to authentically represent the team’s identity.
27 min
13
Kristine Lilly on being the Queen of Caps, winn...
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to USWNT legend Kristine Lilly about her incredible longevity, how the iconic 99ers team won a World Cup on home soil, and her thoughts on the upcoming movie that tells the story of that triumph.
58 min
14
100 Days Until the World Cup with Mauricio Poch...
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to US men’s national team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, about roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly, and what inspires him outside of soccer.
34 min
15
What Eddie Pope learned at 3 World Cups
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups: 1998, 2002, and 2006. In each chapter, Eddie discusses what went right, what didn’t quite go to plan, and his favorite memories.
42 min
16
Inside the mind of NWSL coach of the year Bev Y...
In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg discusses Bev Yanez’s transition from playing to coaching, her philosophy, how she handles difficult conversations with players, and her ambitions for the future.
54 min
17
Meet new USWNT stars Riley Jackson and Maddie D...
Two recent debutantes for the U.S. Women's National Team Riley Jackson and Maddie Dahlien discuss their friendship and first caps with Meghan Klingenberg on this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel
33 min
18
Why Ally Sentnor wants to be the first USWNT pl...
USWNT star Ally Sentnor talks early soccer stardom, competitive cauldrons, and space travel.
37 min
19
Christen Press and I
In this wide-ranging interview, Christen Press and Meghan Klingenberg divide their shared history into three eras that span early disappointments, the high of winning a World Cup, and their present-day reality of a never-ending offseason.
59 min
20
Meet the American with more World Cup goals th...
Host Meghan Klingenberg chats with beach soccer star Alessandro Canale about his incredible beach soccer career, his transition from the full pitch game. and how he balances soccer with his passion for acting, art, and skateboarding.
34 min
21
Cat Macario talks making history, overcoming in...
Host Meghan Klingenberg chats with USWNT star Cat Macario about her recent form, how Hannah Montana helped her master English, her historic Nike deal, her USWNT ambitions, and the importance of mental resilience and seeking self-worth beyond the soccer field.
38 min
22
Offseason Antics with Kelli Hubly | U.S. Socce...
Host and former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg chats with Kelli Hubly of Bay FC, the NWSL's Bay Area team, to uncover what the offseason looks like for professional soccer players; Plus, 2026 SheBelieves Cup Preview
38 min
23
Holiday Special: End-of-Year Awards & Mailbag!
Hosts David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg, and Alejandro Bedoya close out 2025 with their first-ever year-end awards and a mailbag featuring fan questions in this special holiday show of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel
43 min
24
Military Hero & CP Soccer Captain Josh Brunais
U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy National Team captain Josh Brunais joins the show to discuss his military service and journey to leading the CP team to a Copa América title; Chief Advancement Officer Leah Burton discusses U.S. Soccer's "Behind the Dream" campaign
66 min
25
Inside The USMNT’s World Cup Prep with Matt Cro...
Sporting director Matt Crocker joins the show to preview the next several months for U.S. Soccer as head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
41 min