Robert Kerr and Jason Davis close out the week with a look back at the new Champions League format and a look ahead to the draw for the preliminary knockout round.

They also talk about the week that Ricardo Pepi went through and Miguel Almiron's return to Atlanta United after five solid years in Newcastle.

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis go over the Champions League chaos in store for this afternoon before getting into the weeds when it comes to Rocco Commisso's burner account trashing MLS and how it affects the ongoing trail between NASL and the U.S Soccer Federation.

Lionel Messi is also making headlines again as his influence at Inter Miami continues to grow.

Finally, MLS will send 16 clubs to the U.S. Open Cup this year. This sounds like an improvement over last year, but does it really help the tournament or MLS?

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about how Christian Pulisic is back and scoring goals for AC Milan after his latest bout with a leg injury. He wasn't the only American making waves in Europe this weekend, either. Tyler Adams starred for AFC Bournemouth and Josh Sargent was in action for Norwich.

Also, Naomi Girma completed her record move to Chelsea and was greeted with much fanfare at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Finally, the MLS transfer window is heating up and the latest from the NASL vs. MLS/USSF lawsuit.

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Have American fans normalized ultra-high ticket prices? The world is taking aim at the astronomical price tag to get into FIFA Club World Cup matches and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have a lot to say about it.

Before that, the NWSL is looking to expand even further, Christian Pulisic returned to action for AC Milan, and Diego Luna gave us an image to remember following the USMNT's 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.

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The USMNT January Camp comes to a close tonight as the best Americans MLS has to offer take on Costa Rica. What did Robert Kerr and Jason Davis take from their 3-1 win over Venezuela on Saturday and what are they watching tonight?

Also, Jeff Rueter joins the show to talk about MLS transfers and Naomi Girma is on her way to Chelsea for MORE than one million dollars!

The crew round out the show by remembering a now formal staple in American soccer media as Extratime Radio signs off for the final time.

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USMNT January Camp is here so Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about which players can make a name for themselves this month. They also talk about what Naomi Girma's impending record setting move to Europe means for the NWSL and Women's Soccer as a whole.

The crew are then joined by Edwin Jimenez, president of Inter Detroit, to help Robert prepare for his first futsal play-by-play experience.

Finally, UCLA law profesor Steven Bank joins the show to get into the nitty-gritty of the NASL's lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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Jurgen Klopp has declared himself "Dr. Football" as Red Bull names him head of soccer. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis diagnose what this means for the former Dortmund and Liverpool manager.

Two guests also join the show today as Charles Boehm gives the lowdown on MLS's new Cash for Trades concept. After that, Dennis Crowley, founder of Kingston Stockade, arrives to talk about the new League for Clubs and how they are trying to revolutionize amateur soccer in the United States.

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The NASL will get its day in court against MLS and U.S. Soccer in their anti-trust lawsuit as they seek $500 million in damages. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss what this means for the broader landscape of soccer in the United States.

Also, MLS is in the news for preseason holdouts, transfer rumors, and a possible record spend.

Finally, Gregg Berhalter defends his time as USMNT head coach. Was he right to praise his own performace?

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On today's Morning Kickaround, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis talk about MLS transfer rumors, both real and MLS's erroneous reports.

Also, Tom Bogert joins the show to go in depth in the MLS offseason before he has to cut out to break some major league news.

We also peek across the pond to get the lowdown on Everton canning Sean Dyche and the upcoming FA Cup Third Round.

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back as Mauricio Pochettino has selected his first January camp roster to face Venezuela and Costa Rica. Do any of these MLS based players have a shot at the first team?

Also, the MLS transfer season is in full swing with Kevin de Bruyne leading the headlines.

Finally, rumors are swirling that Elon Musk might want to dip his toes in soccer ownership with Liverpool. What would this extremem hypothetical mean for the club and the game as a whole?

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