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- Gregg apologizes, New Mexico rises, and should Americans adopt a foreign team?
The Chicago Fire got hammered so badly by Nashville that Gregg Berhalter issued a formal apology in his postgame comments. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss how sincere he was, as well as other takeaways from the first ten weeks on Major League Soccer action.
Also, Ron Patel, president of New Mexico United, joins the show to discuss his club and the soccer scene in Albuquerque in general.
Finally, with Robert on cloud nine after Liverpool clinched the Premier League title, the guys discuss the rights and wrongs of Americans adopting foreign teams to cheer for.
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1 hr 9 min - NWSL Announces Second Division, Fan Sues U.S. Soccer, Which Pro/Rel System Do We Want?
The American Soccer Pyramid, such as it is, takes center stage this Friday with the NWSL announcing its plans for a second division league, thus elevating the Soccer Wars on the women's side of the game. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down that new venture and what it means for the women's game as a whole.
Also, a fan is suing the U.S. Women's National Team for "not trying to win" the SheBelieves Cup, Vancouver stays hot with a 2-0 win over Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the guys pick their four American soccer games to watch this weekend.
Finally, there are many ways to implement promotion and relegation in the USA, what to Robert and Jason think the best one is?
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1 hr 11 min - RSL Sold with Simon Evans, MLS Valuations, and Playoffs in Italy
Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the Utah Royals have new owners. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis welcome Simon Evans of the AFP to the show to get to the bottom of what this means for MLS, the NWSL, and American soccer as a whole.
Also, the Serie A title race between Napoli and Internazionale could end in the playoff if the two sides remained tied at the top of the table, the Concacaf Champions Cup continues tongight and tomorrow, and what are Brendan Aaronson's chances of getting as much playing time for Leeds next season in the Premier League?
Finally, why did Mauricio Pochettino make a video for the USMNT about team pride?
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1 hr 10 min - Wild MLS Weekend, Rodman Out, Puig Backs Vanney, Soccer In Cleveland
Robert Kerr made the drive to Cleveland to watch Inter Miami took down Columus Crew in a battle of MLS undefeated sides. Robert and Jason Davis break down the thrilling game, as well as the ethics of hosting a big game outside of the Crew's home market. Is MLS in the right to encourage these sorts of events?
Also, Portland and LAFC played an equally exciting contest in the late night window on Saturday, though Phil Neville didn't hink the officiating matched the quality of play. Trinity Rodman is unfortunately back on the sidelines after her back injury resurfaced. How does this affect both the Wasington Spirit and the USWNT?
Finally, how hot is Greg Vanney's seat in LA?
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1 hr 7 min - USL vs. MLS Open Cup, College Soccer Changes, Santa Rosa expansion + more
Jason is out today so Robert Kerr welcome professional scout Brooks Laimbeer to the show to talk about changes that are gaining momentum in college soccer, including a longer schedule. The pair also look ahead to the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup, a potential Santa Rosa expansion team in the USL, and more.
Jason doesn't fully take the day off, though. He did do an interview with Cesar Hernandez about the state of promotion and relegation in Mexico and how it relates to the USL's recent announcement brining the system to American soil.
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1 hr 12 min - Open Cup round 3, New 2nd division, Pros/Cons of Euro Calendar
Robert Kerr and Jason Davis rap about the U.S. Open Cup third round and some of the memorable moments from the first day of action. Also, the WPSL announced they will begin a second division pro women's league in 2026 and Gianni Infantino confirmed that there will be a plyoff between LAFC and Club America for Club Leon's spot in the Club World Cup should the CAS side with them in their court case in the coming weeks.
The guys also weigh the pros and cons of MLS switching the a fall-spring calendar, complete with AI shenanegans, and take to Peter Marlette about his new soccer stadium project and his USL expansion side in Buffalo.
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1 hr 18 min - Open Cup Returns, Is American Soccer Thriving? And More
American soccer is often consumed by conflict with itself and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis do not like this state of affairs. The guys take this show to rundown the things that are working well in the game today and look into how that conflict is ultimately silly. Also, The U.S. Open Cup is back this week to showcse the game's growth at the lower league and grassroots levels. In the same vein, the USL's Buffalo expansion teased some stadium renderings that look exciting.
MLS is nearting the end of the first quarter of the season so Robert and Jason also look at which teams are failing to live up to expectations and which team they would rather have in a on-off Mortal Kombat match, figuratively speaking.
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1 hr 9 min - Gold Cup Draw, MLS delays calendar change, USL TV ratings
Lots to do on a Friday edition of Morning Kickaround. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down USL's impressive television ratings and whether or not the league has the potential to out pace MLS in terms of popularity. This comes after a discussion about how MLS discussing a calendar switch is more complicated than it seems.
Before that, however, the USMNT learned its opponents for this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup, there will be an MLS team in the Concacaf Champions Cup Final, and they pick four games to watch in American soccer this weekend.
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1 hr 9 min - Original Pro Rel Plan Uncovered, Columbus replace Cucho, pro Soccer in Seattle
Promotion and relegation is central to today's show as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis discuss the original plan for the concept here in the USA. It was created back in the 1980s, believe it or not. The guys explain the concept and try to carve today's landscape into that plan.
Before that, though Jeremiah Oshan from Sounder at Heart comes on the discuss soccer in the Pacific Northwest and, as per the theme, promotion and relegation. Catch the entire video on the Morning Kickaround Ko-Fi page!
Before all that, however, Daniel Gazdag moved from Philly to Columbus in a blockbuster cash trade in MLS, it was revealed that Inter Miami holds the discovery rights to Kevin De Bruyne, and the USWNT fell to Brazil on a late goal in the second of two friendlies between those two storied nations.
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1 hr 19 min - Can anyone catch Wondo's MLS record, SKC win without Vermes, Messi held by Toronto
On the heels of Alex Ovechkin breaking a record that was once thought untouchable, Robert Kerr and Jason Davis ask if anyone could possibly break Chris Wondolowski's scoring record and how that potential record chase is different from what Ovechkin accomplished.
Before that, though, Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star joins the program to talk about life after Peter Vermes at Sporting Kansas City and what is next for the storied MLS club and their former coach.
Also, The USWNT took down Brazil thanks in large part to the return of Trinity Rodman, Toronto FC took a point home from Miami on Sunday Night Soccer, and which other MLS head coaches could be joining the unemployment line in the near future?
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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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