Susannah is joined this week by Toronto FC, USMNT Defender and Committee member Walker Zimmerman!

00:12 - Intro and a Happy Birthday to Walker!

04:19 - Catch-Up with Walker and welcoming Eloise Hollowell Zimmerman!

12:15 - Walker’s outlook on the Toronto FC season ahead and the incoming World Cup break

15:39 - Columbus Crew fire head coach Henrik Rydström and Austin FC fire sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and head coach Nico Estevez. The duo discuss the impact these firings have on clubs, what it does to players, situations team to team.

25:38 - The NCAA announces an agreement to switch the Men’s D1 college soccer schedule to a fall to spring format in 2027. Walker’s experience as a former college player at Furman University gives insight on this decision and why it’s the right one in Walker’s mind.

32:09 - Sam Sarver is already an MLS legend and Walker remembers a Johnny Cash-inspired celebration

37:45 - We hear your voicemails! Thoughts on Atlanta United, Bianca St-Georges, Philadelphia Union and a brief SEC Football segue

50:03 - The Survivor TV Recap featuring Walker’s appearance on the HBO USMNT documentary series

57:02 - Close

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