American Soccer Quick Kicks

We're in the middle of Leg 2 of CCL Round of 16, but the MLS season starts in 2 days. Here are my picks for the Top 4 in the East plus a rebuilding team to keep an eye on 

Leg 1 of the CCL Round of 16 is in the books and it was all good for MLS clubs. And I give you my picks for the Top 4 teams in the West, as well as a couple of other clubs to keep an eye on this year.  

CCL kicks off this week. Two matches on Tuesday involving MLS clubs, two on Wednesday and one on Thursday. Learn about each of these clubs and their opponents so that you're ready to join me in watching the action.

I break down the changes to the US Open Cup format for 2021 and put it into the context of the larger history and scope of the competition. 

Find out everything about what CCL is, which American clubs are participating and how they qualified.

The senior team and Olympic teams each played on Sunday to very different results. Get caught up and let's look ahead to a busy soccer calendar for 2021.

A quick look back at the USMNT's victory over Jamaica and a look ahead at Sunday's match against Northern Ireland. Also, our U23 team put their Olympic dreams on the line Sunday night.

It's the perfect time to start following the United States Men's National Team once again. There's a busy schedule of games for this year and World Cup Qualifying starts in September. Now is the time to start paying attention and learning these players. There are two matches this week, starting tomorrow. This episode sets you up with everything you need to know: expected tactics and key players. Plus, learn about our manager, Gregg Berhalter.

Four matches this week. Two each for the Olympic squad and the senior team. Be sure to catch all the action.

New USMNT friendly added to the schedule

Olympic roster cuts

MLS news

What is the USL Championship?