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- Soccer Disrupter Michael Hitchcock, USMNT in Gold Cup quarters, what cities need a club?
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis look ahead to a busy weekend of soccer with another full slate of MLS, the USL Jaegermeister Cup, the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and more. The USWNT was also in action as Rose Lavelle returned on Thursday with her first national team goal in two years in a 4-0 win over Ireland.
Also, soccer promotor and owner of several short season summer teams Michael "Hitch" Hitchcock joins the show to discuss his strategies when starting a new club, how he became involved in sports and soccer management, and much, much more.
Finally, the commenters sound off on where should Hitch be looking to put a club next?
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1 hr 11 min - Inter Miami in the CWC Knockouts, Atletico Dallas with Sam Morton and Matt Valentine, Lessons from Sean Mann
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis kick around this Wednesday with international competition, the USL's continued growth, and more. The U.S. Men's National Team drew Costa Rica in the Cocacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals. How far can they go and will there be any surprises in North America's continental competition?
Also, how badly will Inter Miami get crushed against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup? With several Americans are on the move in Europe this summer, which moves are the guys most excited about?
Finally, Atletico Dallas co-founders Sam Morton and Matt Valentine join the show to talk about Texas soccer and his new USL expansion side and we continue the USL theme by looking back on what everyone learned from last week's chat with Detroit City FC co-owner Sean Mann.
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1 hr 14 min - USMNT perfect in group stage, Gold Cup to the World Cup Potential, Infantino for pro/rel
Another week, another Monday Morning Kickearound. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down the U.S. Men's National Team's 2-1 win over Haiti to compete a perfect group stage. They then parlay that into the players tehy think can make the jump from this less than ideal Gold Cup squad into next year's World Cup team.
Also, the USL had a wondergoal and Gio Reyna hasn't played a second in the Club World Cup, a tournament MLS hasn't quite embarassed itself in,.
Finally, is Gianni Infantino #ProRelforUSA?
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1 hr 6 min - USMNT win again, Detroit City FC's Stadium Construction, Messi Winner
The USMNT is in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have the breakdown of Chris Richards's heroics against Saudi Arabia. Also, Juventus made a rather strange trip to the White House with Gianni Infantino to meet the president and the crew picks their games to watch in American soccer this weekend.
Next up is Sean Mann, one of Detroit City FC's owners, come onto the show to talk about his club's new stadium project, promotion and relegation in the USL, and more about Le Rouge and Detroit soccer.
Finally, what did Lionel Messi's winnner against FC Porto mean for MLS as a whole?
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1 hr 11 min - Gold Cup Favorites, Quakes For Sale, Stadium Rendering Ratings, Club World Cup
Morning Kickaround from Wednesday, June 18 2025.
Jason and Robert covering a wealth of American soccer topics:
1. Who are the Gold Cup favorites after one group stage match?
2. John Fisher wants to sell the San Jose Earthquakes
3. MLS's leading goal scorer is stuck in Israel
4. Stadium renderings rating! Tampa and Chicago
5. What is the Club World Cup good for?
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1 hr 11 min - Pulisic pushes back, Gold Cup and Club World Cup begin, College Soccer's Uncertain Future
It's the eve of the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, which means Robert Kerr and Jason Davis gauge where the fans and themselves stand on this busy summer of soccer here in the United States. Where does the nation stand on these two tournaments?
Also, sports lawyer Andrew Visnovsky joins the show to discuss the impact of the NCAA's legal settlement that paves the way for schools to pay players directly and how that impacts college soccer. Plus, Jorge Mas fully believes the MLS will switch to the fall-spring calendar, and the crew picks their fab four soccer matches in the USA this weekend.
Finally, Christian Pulisic hits back at those criticizing him for missing this summer's tournaments.
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1 hr 10 min - USMNT Falls To Turkey, Atletico Dallas Stadium Plan, Where Is USL's Pro/Rel Plan?
It's Monday on Morning Kickaround and there's a lot of soccer for Robert Kerr and Jason to catch up on.
How whould we treat the USMNT's loss to Turkey? Elsewhere, MLS had a shortened weeekend highlighted by the Vancouver Whitecaps silencing doubters as they overcame illness and international callups to hammer the Sounders 3-0 and USL expansion club Atletico Dallas is in talks to play in the Cotton Bowl.
Also, Westechester SC owner Mich Baruchowitz comes on to talk about why he started a club just outside New York City and how his team is performing both on an off the pitch. Mitch's comments about promotion and relegation lead well into the final segment of the day: where the USL stands on it's plan to align with the global soccer landscappe.
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1 hr 16 min - A Pro/Rel Manifesto, the gap between amatuer and pro, why the Caps faltered in Mexico
It's a fun Friday on Morning Kickaround as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis examine one fan's vision of how promotion and relegation can work in the United States. How many tiers? How many teams? Are there playoffs? Tune in to join us on this hypothetical journey.
Also, the Vancouver Whitecaps took more than an L home from Mexico City over the weekend, the USMNT has a friendly against Turkiye with what Jason is calling a "shaddow squad" leading up to the Gold Cup, and which other games should you check out this weekend?
Finally, how big is the gap between amatuer and professional teams and why don't more of these susccesful lower league clubs move themselves up in the ranks?
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1 hr 8 min - College soccer's evolution, USWNT thrashes Jamaica, USMNT injury woes
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis start this Wednesday off with a bunch of national team talk. The men and women seem to be heading in seperate directions at the moment with the USMNT fighting injuries and, if you believe Mauricio Pochettino, a lack of dedication. The USWNT, on the other hand, just wrapped up a pair of friendlies where they rolled through China and Jamaica on their way to the 2027 World Cup.
Also, the Chicago Fire are set to build a soccer stadium just outside of downtown. Is the third stadium the charm for the Fire?
Finally, college soccer inches closer towards potential reform as U.S. Soccer's full proposal for the college game came to light this week. Do we want U.S. Soccer more involved with student athletes?Like and Subscribe to Morning Kickaround on YouTube. And check out MK Live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30am.
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1 hr 14 min - Caps destroyed in CCC Final, Sounders protest, USL2 attendance shocker
It was a big weekend for the MLS vs. Liga MX rivalry as there were a pair of games with big implications. One of them went well for MLS the other... well it didn't. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have all the details.
Also, several amateur teams are drawing crowds that would make some USL professional teams jealous, the Sounders players have a beef with Club World Cup bonus payments, and the LA Galaxy actually won a game of soccer over the weekend.
Finally, Robert Kerr has a bone to pick with cliches that soccer media overuses.
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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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