Boot It! Podcast

The sizzling summer of soccer rolls on. It is time to turn our attention to the land down under for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The US Women enter as favorites and hosts Matt and Jake break down key storylines and players that will determine whether the USWNT complete the 3-peat. Matt and Jake also (quickly) cover the US Men's so-so Gold Cup and European transfer news for USMNT stars.

[Volume Up] On this episode of the Boot It! Podcast, hosts Matt and Jake review the USMNT's second straight Nations League title with resounding wins over CONCACAF rivals Mexico and Canada. Matt and Jake also react to the re-hire of Gregg Berhalter and look at prospects for the Gold Cup.

Its happening! As one very wise podcast host predicted, Leo Messi is officially coming to America's shores. Hosts Matt and Jake talk about Messi's decision to take his talents to South Beach and what it means for American soccer. Summer of soccer has officially begun for the USMNT, who look to defend their CONCACAF Nations League title in June. They'll have to get past Mexico in the semifinal first, and Matt and Jake break down roster decisions and potential approaches for America's own big names.

Its Spring, and things are warming up for both the USWNT and USMNT. The Women are three months away from kickoff in Australia/NZ for the World Cup and were victorious in a recent two-leg friendly, but will a key injury spoil their plans? Its another year of the U.S. men clashing with its big continental rival, Mexico. The U.S. and Mexico meet in the inaugural "Continental Clasico" before a high stakes semifinal in the Nations League, and possibly a third meeting in the summer's Gold Cup. Hosts Jake and Matt prepare listeners for another summer of soccer in America and also catch up on how overseas USMNT stars are doing.

The domestic focus continues as hosts Jake and Matt discuss this year's MLS season (already underway) and recap a successful SheBelieves Cup run for the USWNT, a competition played in the U.S. this past month. Jake and Matt discuss MLS' strongest teams, the state of player development and talent identification in the league, and make predictions for the Supporters Shield, MLS Cup, and CONCACAF Champions League. The hosts also discuss the progress the USWNT is making as they prepare for July's World Cup.  

Its 2023, and hosts Matt and Jake take listeners on a magic carpet ride of sorts, taking a break from USMNT talk to focus on the USWNT's World Cup preparation and discuss the U.S. soccer ecosystem in 2023. We are just seven months away from the Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand and the USWNT are gathered in New Zealand for a January camp. Matt and Jake preview the expanded Women's World Cup and U.S. prospects. Next, the hosts dive into the state of American soccer in 2023. What is the youth system like? What do recent movements in pro leagues mean for the sport? Lastly, we consider a few young men's players who you might here more about in the coming years.  

It's been eight years, but we're finally here. Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-man squad to compete in Qatar and the USMNT is mere days away from kickoff against Wales. Does it feel real yet? Hosts Matt and Jake break down Berhalter's roster decisions and talk about how the US should approach the Wales and England games. What are the surprise inclusions? Snubs? Break it down on the Boot It! Podcast.

You always have to end on a positive note, so after explaining everything that could go wrong in Part 1, hosts Matt and Jake paint the rosiest picture of what success looks like in Qatar. How far can the USMNT go? Find out in Part 2 of our Double Header!

The World Cup is mere weeks away, and the nerves are building! In this two-part Boot It! Double Header, hosts Matt and Jake first explain why they are negative about the USMNT's chances in Qatar before pivoting to why they are positive in Part 2. Don't let Part 1 get you down!

The Beatles may have invaded America, but young USMNT stars are now invading England! Hosts Matt and Jake break down a busy summer of transfers, recent successes for the USWNT and U-20 USMNT, and give predictions for Yanks competing in England this year.