The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT player and recently awarded 2023 Young Player of the Year Kevin Paredes to the show to talk about the significance of the accomplishment, life at Wolfsburg, and expectations from coach Berhalter. The group also discuss the transition to playing in Europe, facing off against Bayern Munich, and Paredes weighs in on the "Animals" Best XI trend.

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Interview: Kevin Paredes talks USMNT, being named 2023 Young Player of the Year, time in Europe (Morning Footy)

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo were live in-studio to talk about all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, the ladies discuss the news that Camille Ashton has resigned from KC Current as well as more USWNT roster reactions with a focus on first call-ups and players back from injury (2:08). Then, Lisa Carlin and Morning Footy's Charlie Davies interview new USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes about her next phase, if anything scares her, the "shoe game" she brings, the defining characteristics of an "Emma Hayes Side," being a big personality, and the work that Twila Kilgore has done (15:37). Next, the group preview this weekend's UWCL Final featuring Barcelona and Lyon (33:28). Then, the A3 crew focus on Becki Tweed, Angel City, and the team's current form (39:18). And finally, a full preview of all the NWSL action coming up this weekend (48:40).

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Emma Hayes Interview | UWCL Final preview | A focus on Becki Tweed & Angel City | NWSL Weekend preview (Attacking Third)

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil which will serve as warm-up games ahead of the Copa América. The guys go line-by-line beginning with Sean Johnson's inclusion among the goalkeepers (07:36) before discussing Shaq Moore as a possible replacement for Sergiño Dest at right back (12:53). Further up the field, will Timothy Tillman get a chance to show what he can do in midfield? And who should line up in the center of the park? (23:06) CIWYW's two resident number nine's share their thoughts on the omission of Brandon Vazquez (31:17) and whether Folarin Balogun should be the starter (43:17). And the guys react to Berhalter teasing a possible back three before set out their expectations for the June camp (53:36).

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Berhalter names USMNT roster for Copa America tune-up friendlies against Colombia and Brazil | Reaction & analysis (Soccer 5/20)

In his final appearance on the podcast, Jesse Marsch joins Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies to go in depth about his decision to take the reins of Canada’s men’s national team, the road to the 2026 World Cup and how he "wasn't treated very well" during the interview process for the USMNT job. The guys also discuss Jesse's relationship with MLS owner Joey Saputo, tactics and the baptism of fire that awaits him in next month’s Copa América group stage.  

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Jesse Marsch talks Canada job, USMNT rivalry and frustrations with U.S. Soccer interview process (Soccer 5/16)

Uncertainty hangs over Sergiño Dest's future after PSV declined to trigger a purchase clause for the injured USMNT star. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss potential landing spots for the 23-year-old (04:50) before tackling the latest headlines including Mexico's notable Copa América roster omissions, Presidential roster interventions ahead of the Olympics and Gianni Infantino's criticism of the pay-to-play youth soccer model (12:49). Then, the guys give flowers to Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Chris Richards (28:32) before focusing on the Americans involved in promotion, relegation and silverware fights (42:43). And as Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan looks set to become the youngest ever MLS debutant, the crew discuss the 14-year-old's developmental path and the dangers of overhyping young players (48:35).      

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PSV pass on Dest, Pulisic's rising stock, Cavan Sullivan's path to Man City, weekend winners & losers (Soccer 5/13)

With the European seasons drawing to a close, the time has come to zero in on decisions facing Gregg Berhalter ahead of the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch nominate their locks for the USMNT's 23-man roster and discuss the competition for the remaining places (07:23). Griffin Yow joins from Belgium to talk about his professional growth since coming through the ranks at DC United, how his game and mentality have developed at Westerlo, and the stiff competition to crack the 18-man Olympics squad (25:57). The guys put Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun and Jedi Robinson under the Americans Abroad spotlight (51:28), tip their hats to PSV's dancing Sporting Director Earnie Stewart, and discuss Tim Howard's U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame induction, Lionel Messi's six-goal contributions and much more (62:55)!

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Interview: Kevin Paredes talks USMNT, being named 2023 Young Player of the Year, time in Europe (Morning Footy)

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