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- USMNT Win, Climate Change And The World Cup, Expansion in MLSNP and USL-1
The USMTN had a solid international window, capped by a 2-1 win over Australia in Colorado.
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down the match with discussion on Mauricio Pochettino notching his first comeback win, Haji Wright scoring two goals, Christian Roldan grabbing two assists, and more.
Next, Elliot Arthur-Worsop joins the program to highlight Football For Future, the organization he founded dedicated to fighting climate change in world soccer and how heat, humidity, storms, and other weather issues threaten the 2026 World Cup and into the future.
Finally, there were a slew of expanion announcements in USL and MLS Next Pro as MK continues to #DotTheMap of American soccer.
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1 hr 14 min - USMNT Draws Ecuador, NISA Starts Again, Ozark United Co-Founder, And #SavedTheCrew Day
On a Monday episode of Morning Kickaround, Jason and Rob start by talking about the USMNT draw against Ecuador on Friday. Is the back three hear to stay? Is Balogun the man at the front?
The boys get into the Lionel Messi push for the Golden Boot as MLS gets down the wire and ponder the picture of the league during an international window.
Then, in Long Ball 3, NISA is back...sorta?
The MK is joined by one of the co-founders of Ozark United, a team building towards launch in the USL Championship out of Northwest Arkansas. #DotTheMap
Finally, in an edition of "American Soccer Is Weird", Jason and Rob celebrate the anniversary of #SavedTheCrew, the moment when the movement in Columbus helped keep the Crew in their proper home and away from the clutches of Anthony Precourt.
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1 hr 13 min - International break, Florida Soccer + more
It's a national team Friday on Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis getting the MK Ultras ready for the USMNT against Ecuador tonight.
The senior men's team isn't the only American squad in the news, though. The U-20 men are on to the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-0 win over Italy in the round of 16.
The crew also picks their games to watch in American soccer this weekend before taking a deep dive into the sea of expansion clubs that seem to be sprouting up in the state of Florida.
Finally, they compare and contrast the communication styles of Mauricio Pochetino with the USMNT and Jesse Marsch of Canada.
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1 hr 3 min - MLS retirements, New Rowdie Owners, UFL invasion, + more
It's a Wednesday edition of Morning Kickaround and there is plenty for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to dig into.
First up is the retirement of Darlington Nagbe, who spent 15 years in MLS with Portland, Atlanta, and Columbus. The duo discuss his career and where he sits on the pantheon of MLS lifers. La Liga is coming to Florida in the form of Barcelona against Villarreal after UEFA "regrettably" approved the out of country league match. The Greenville Triumph are also trying to promote the idea of promotion and relegation in advance of their new stadium.
Also on the USL front, the Tampa Bay Rowdies have a new ownership group that may be the wealthiest soccer owners outside of MLS.
Finally, the UFL is bringing American football to several American soccer stadiums.
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1 hr 3 min - Philadelphia and Hartford win titles, USL Club launch Postponed + more
Welcome back to another week in the world's game from the good ol' USA. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to prep you for the international break ahead.
First up is the series of trophies handed out over the weekend. The Philadelphia Union won the Supporters' Shield for the second time ever. Hartford Athletic won the Jaegermeister Cup. Also, the Campeones Cup ended in a draw. Also, the USL surpassed 2 million fans through their turnstyles once again.
Is the USL over-promising though? Santa Barbara Sky announced their postponement yet again and they are just the latest in the list of delayed expansion clubs.
Finally, Rob and Jason react to some comments on their Jimmy Haslam video from last week.
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1 hr 11 min - USL landscape updates, Carey Talley from Memphis joins, + more!
It's almost the weekend and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are on Morning Kickaround to steer you into a busy few days of soccer.
First up is the U.S. Men's National Team and their roster for next week's friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. What is Poch looking to accomplish here and is it a bad thing that he doesn't communicate with players who did not make the roster?
Also, Temecula FC is withdrawing from the NISA Fall Tournament and pursing a USL Leauge One bid, plus, this guys pick their Fab Four games in American Soccer this weekend.
Former MLS player and Memphis native Carey Talley comes on the show to enlighten everyone on soccer in Memphis and Memphis FC joining USL League Two next year.
Finally, what can MLS do to make itself more appealing to TV audiences?
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1 hr 15 min - NYRB Drama, New Stadium in Charleston, Playoff races + More!
Welcome to another week of soccer and another week of Morning Kickaround with Robert Kerr and Jason Davis.
This week starts with an ugly incident after the Hudson River Derby on Saturday. Raheem Edwards got himself into a shouting match with his own supporters at Red Bull Arena. Not a good look for him. Also, the Louisville City is cruising towards another Players' Shield, but can they turn that into a USL Cup title?
Speaking of the USL, the league is fast approaching the expiration of their first CBA and the players are not happy about the progress of negotiations.
Finally, a group of former NFL players and the CEO of Chick-Fil-A are looking to build a soccer stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.
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1 hr 5 min - The battle for Cleveland Pro Soccer, USL Pro Rel Investment + More
The weekend is nearly here and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you ready for all the soccer it contains.
Has Lionel Messi ended the MLS MVP Race? Is the G.O.A.T. ready to become only the second player to win multiple MLS MVP awards? Also, USL's top tier league is inching closer to reality as the word on the street is the Louisville City has officially applied for the future league. The guys also pick their Fab Four games in U.S. Soccer this weekend.
They are then joined by Baley Major of Cleveland SC to talk about soccer in Northeast Ohio and the future potential of pro soccer in the city of Cleveland.
Finally, with the flurry of USL expansion news, the guys rate the viability of some of the cities getting attention from the league.
But, wait! There's more! The guys jump in with a bonus segment where they let out some 2026 World Cup thoughts, a badge review, and some USL pro/rel commentary.
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1 hr 45 min - Brad Stith of AC Boise, Alex Lubyansky of Detroit Metro, USL Investment, Inter Miami Culture
It's hump day on Morning Kickaround and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you through the middle of the week.
The USL is making some investment news with Kewsong Lee joins their board along with invesment from BellTower Parners, a private equity firm. In other USL news, Gio Reyna is joining the ownership group for Fort Lauderdale FC, who currently play in the USL Super League on the women's side with plans to field a men's team in USL League One.
Also, do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have a culture problem?
They are then joined by Athletic Club Boise co-founder and CEO Brad Stith to discuss his club's stellar season ticket sales, Boise as a soccer market, and what he hopes to bring to Idaho with his USL League One expansion side.
Finally, Alex Lubyanksy head coach and GM of Detroit Metro comes on toshed light on what it takes to start an amateur club from scratch.
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1 hr 10 min - Halted in Hartford, New USL clubs, + Kyle Martino joins the show
Welcome to another week of Morning Kickaround! Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are here to get you through your case of the Mondays.
They start on a down note as fan confrontations and potential racial slurs halted a USL Championship match between Hartford Athletic and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. On the plus side, there are several more cities looking to join the USL and their aggressive expansion push. Also, where do the the MLS leaders stand with only a few games left in the regular season?
Writer, historian, and blogger Dan Creel joins the show to shed some light on some of the trademark related legal trouble the Cosmos revival is getting itself into.
Finally, Kyle Martino joined up with Atletico Dallas as they look to launch in the USL Championship. He comes on to discuss his involvement in this new project.
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About Morning Kickaround
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An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world's favorite sport in everyone's favorite country. Working to become the home of the American Soccer conversation. Created and…
hosted by siriusxm veteran Jason Davis & grassroots journeyman Robert Kerr. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am ET and on-demand segments on Morning Kickaround's Youtube channel. More ball @mkickaround on social media platforms. Subscribe and join the movement!
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